Judy Greer, known for her roles in 'Arrested Development' and '13 Going on 30', shares her candid journey through sobriety and perimenopause. She discusses the societal pressures of body image, reflecting on weight-loss drugs and body positivity. Judy opens up about using alcohol as a coping mechanism and how sobriety has transformed her self-awareness. The episode also highlights her love for playing the 'best friend' and her unforgettable Eras Tour experience. Expect laughter, raw honesty, and a deep dive into personal growth!
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Wil Wheaton Fiasco
Judy Greer humorously recounts the moment when she was confused with Wil Wheaton upon arriving at the recording.
This mix-up highlights how easily perceptions can shift in the entertainment industry.
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Pickle Love
Judy shares a fun story about her husband making refrigerator pickles and how they enjoy eating them together.
This light-hearted anecdote highlights her love for pickles and the joy of sharing food experiences.
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Perimenopause Challenges
Judy Greer discusses the often unshared struggles of perimenopause and how it affects mental health and self-esteem.
She emphasizes the lack of information and support available to women going through this transition.
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Judy Greer (Arrested Development, Marvel’s Ant-Man, 13 Going on 30, Halloween Kills) and Mayim relive the now legendary "Wil Wheaton fiasco", reminisce about THE BIG BANG THEORY (the role Judy continues to be recognized for most today) and their shared love for pickles and Taylor Swift!
Judy reveals her powerful journey through perimenopause, from her symptoms and what encouraged her to seek help, to hormones and what has worked for her. She opens up about her body image & self-esteem issues, her thoughts on GLP-1 drugs (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy) and its effect on the body positivity movement. Judy discusses using alcohol as a reward and to ease social anxiety, sobriety and what it’s taught her about herself, her codependent tendencies, religion's role in processing grief, and how she finds ways to decompress after a particularly traumatic acting role. Mayim and Judy bond over their love of Taylor Swift! Judy recounts her Eras Tour experience and how Folklore made her a “Swiftie.”
PLUS, she explains why her mom got fired from being a nun and why playing the "best friend" is her go-to role. Don't miss this raw and inspiring chat!
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