Jennette McCurdy opens up about her struggles with enmeshment, coping mechanisms, and the impact of her mother's death. Mayim and Jennette discuss their paths to recovery from disordered eating, the pressures of early fame, and self-discovery. They share insights on enmeshment in relationships, emotional discomfort, and personal growth through storytelling.
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Life Changes After Loss
Jennette McCurdy experienced significant life changes the week her mother died.
These included her first sexual experience, first bulimic episode, and first alcoholic drink.
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Defining Enmeshment
Enmeshment describes relationships with unclear boundaries, especially in families.
It hinders a child's independence and creates emotional dependency.
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Early Acting Career
Jennette McCurdy started acting at six, encouraged by her mother's desire for her to have a better life.
By eleven, she became the family's primary financial provider.
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Jennette McCurdy, writer, director, actor, and singer ( iCarly, Sam & Cat), inspires Mayim with her openness and vulnerability as she shares the harmful coping mechanisms and profound revelations she experienced following the death of her mother - leading to Jennette’s one woman show "I’m Glad My Mom Died." Jennette discusses the pressures and anxieties she faced at an early age as a hugely popular children’s TV star and the source of financial support for her family. Jennette unpacks how her identity was tied to her mother’s perceptions of her and how the enmeshed relationship impacted her. Mayim breaks down the psychological concept of enmeshment, including the effects of removing an enmeshed relationship from one’s life, the reasons we tolerate emotional discomfort for so long, and the elements of the power struggles surrounding love. Mayim and Jennette deeply connect over their self-discovery journeys, including their respective paths to recovery from disordered eating. They also discuss their personal and professional plans for the future, and Mayim confesses her feelings about her upcoming feature directorial debut.
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