Heather Graham, actress from films like The Hangover and Austin Powers, discusses the realities for young women in Hollywood and the men who run it, what it’s like to transition to the role of director, and more.

In this episode of The Liz Moody Podcast, host Liz Moody sits down with actress and director Heather Graham. They tackle issues like Hollywood's pervasive misogyny, Heather's personal experiences with figures such as Harvey Weinstein, and the transformative power of storytelling in women's lives. Heather opens up about overcoming an abusive family background, choosing to remain child-free, and the significance of finding a chosen family and maintaining optimism. The discussion spans diverse topics including aging, sexuality, mental health, and the empowering role of self-help and therapy. Heather also delves into the impact of daily affirmations and self-love practices on her life, sharing how these methods helped her fulfill ambitions.

00:35 Heather's Hollywood Experiences
00:59 Breaking Free and Creating Family
01:27 Secrets to Optimism and Wellness
01:48 Listener Engagement and Support
02:15 Diving into the Conversation
02:33 Heather's Optimistic Outlook
04:01 Mental Health and Self-Help Practices
06:11 Overcoming a Religious Upbringing
07:16 Navigating Hollywood and Sexuality
15:43 Sex and Relationships
26:56 Friendship and Chosen Family
28:31 Child-Free by Choice
30:37 Navigating Friendships with Kids
31:11 Perspectives on Marriage
31:55 Impact of Parental Relationships
33:34 Growth and Healing
34:51 Challenges in Hollywood
40:01 Directing vs. Acting
45:28 Balancing Different Film Genres
52:39 Building Strong Communities

For more from Heather, you can find her on Instagram at @imheathergraham. Watch her newest film, Place of Bones, in theaters and streaming starting August 23rd. Her debut film as writer and director, Chosen Family, will premiere this fall.

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