Jennette McCurdy

1. Why no one talks about the complicated feelings of freedom after the death of a toxic loved one.2. How Jennette’s mom enforced extreme calorie restriction to control and bond with Jennette, and the moment her body finally said, No.3. What led Jennette to step away from acting after her iCarly stardom, and why she doesn’t think “resilient” is a compliment.4. How Jennette found herself still “doing her mother’s work” in therapy – and how she stopped forcing forgiveness.5. Why – when you’ve grown up in an environment of chaos and volatility – healthy, comfortable relationships can feel boring. 6. Jennette's relationship with her inner voice – and how she understands and experiences Obsessive-compulsive disorder today.CW // eating disorders, toxic relationships About Jennette:Jennette McCurdy is the New York Times Bestselling author of I’m Glad My Mom Died, which stayed at #1 on the NYT bestseller list for eight consecutive weeks and has remained on the list for 24. In her memoir, Jennette dives into her struggles as a former child actor—including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother—and how she retook control of her life. Jennette has been honored as part of the 2022 TIME100 Next list, and her debut fiction novel will be released in 2024.TW: @jennettemccurdyIG: @jennettemccurdy To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author Jennette McCurdy discusses how her relationship with her mother is far more common among child stars than is known, why she believes the message in her memoir “I’m Glad My Mom Died” is worth sharing despite potential backlash, and her return to the entertainment industry as a writer, podcaster, and director.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Nickelodeon star, Jennette McCurdy, shares her perspective after releasing a blockbuster memoir about her abusive upbringing and career. She discusses separating her Nickelodeon past from her self-actualized present and her new podcast, Hard Feelings, where she explores sensitive topics. Topics include dysfunctional mother-daughter relationships, body image struggles, managing weight with noom, the importance of empathy, struggles with eating disorders, the impact of the mother figure, the dark side of the entertainment industry, and the launch of her podcast and return of Cream Magazine.

Prince Harry and Jennette McCurdy discuss the impact of public figures discussing estrangement. They explore societal misconceptions, the challenges faced by individuals who are estranged, and the importance of supporting others. The conversation delves into Prince Harry's book launch and the public discussion around estrangement within the royal family. They also touch on Dylan Sprouse's experiences with narcissism and how public figures sharing their experiences can influence the broader conversation on estrangement.

Jennette McCurdy, author of 'I'm Glad My Mom Died', returns to talk about family dynamics, promoting a book, Christmas gatherings, authenticity in conversations, acting, love for sour flavors, impact of books on personal growth, relationships and social media, internal family systems, and their love for sugary cereal.