How To Fail With Elizabeth Day ON PARENTING…with Andy Cohen and Caitlin Moran
Nov 17, 2025
In a heartfelt discussion, Andy Cohen, a renowned television host known for the Real Housewives franchise, shares his relatable parenting struggles, including a moment of playground embarrassment. Caitlin Moran, a journalist and author, opens up about navigating her daughter's eating disorder and the early missteps she took in handling her child's emotions. Both reflect on the importance of acknowledging feelings and seeking proper guidance, reminding listeners that parenting is a journey filled with learning and growth.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Playground Moment Of Parental Vulnerability
- Andy Cohen describes feeling exposed and unprepared when his son Ben lacked swimwear at a playground party.
- He cried and felt like a failure because his insecurity made him imagine judgement that wasn't there.
Insecurity Often Comes From Within
- Elizabeth and Andy agree the shame came from internalised social conditioning rather than others' judgment.
- Recognising insecurity as internal helped Andy move past it over time.
Growing Up Taught To Ignore Sadness
- Caitlin Moran recounts being raised in a household that dismissed sadness with practical fixes like a hot bath.
- That upbringing taught her to suppress emotions and 'watch the musicals' instead of addressing feelings.