
Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil
For anyone who feels like their life is one disaster after another: good news–you’re not alone. Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk) gathers her funny friends and they share their most mortifying and embarrassing stories. Crucially, there are no morals and no silver linings. They are simply here to revel in each others’ misfortune. Wrong Turns: where dignity goes to die.Please share your own Wrong Turns with us for possible inclusion in the show, just email a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com. Wrong Turns takes over from iWeigh and Bad Dates as Jameela’s home in podcasting. You can still find the entire archive of I Weigh right here.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey. Thank you to our launch producer Eve Bishop, our editor Shannon Joy Rodgers, and consulting producer Colin Anderson.Wrong Turns takes over from I Weigh and Bad Dates as Jameela’s home in podcasting. You can still find the entire archive of I Weigh right here in the Wrong Turns feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Apr 30, 2024 • 55min
I Weigh - Unfiltered: AMA with Grace Campbell 2
This week, Jameela welcomes back comedian Grace Campbell (28 Dates Later Podcast) for another unfiltered advice episode with more hilarity (no chips!). You’ll hear the two discuss how to stop appealing to the male gaze, what would happen if your therapist was a stand-up comedian, and the exact phrase Jameela utters that sends Grace into hysterics. Follow Grace on IG @disgracecampbellGrace’s Tour ‘Grace Campbell is On Heat’ details: www.disgracecampbell.com/If you have a Wrong Turn of your own to share with Jameela, email a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com, and we may include it in a future episode!Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil. Her Substack is A Low Desire To Please.You can find iWeigh transcripts on the Earwolf websiteAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!Please support the show by subscribing, reviewing and telling your friends about us. Share your own Wrong Turns with us by emailing a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey. Thank you to our launch producer Eve Bishop, our editor Shannon Joy Rodgers, and consulting producer Colin Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 7min
I Weigh - Unfiltered: AMA with Liza Powel O'Brien
Jameela is joined by playwright and podcaster Liza Powel-O'Brien for a fascinating look into some famous historical figures and their partners featured in Liza’s podcast 'Significant Others.' Liza (famously Conan O’Brien’s significant other) also helps Jameela with some of your questions around commitment, raising children and juggling domesticity.Find 'Significant Others' on your podcast players or here: https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/significant-othersIf you have a Wrong Turn of your own to share with Jameela, email a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com, and we may include it in a future episode!Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil. Her Substack is A Low Desire To Please.You can find iWeigh transcripts on the Earwolf websiteAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!Please support the show by subscribing, reviewing and telling your friends about us. Share your own Wrong Turns with us by emailing a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey. Thank you to our launch producer Eve Bishop, our editor Shannon Joy Rodgers, and consulting producer Colin Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 8min
I Weigh - Celeste Barber Returns
Jameela welcomes comedian and actor Celeste Barber (Netflix’s Wellmania) back to the podcast to talk about her relationship with her mental health, what themes are emerging in her life this year about the old work-life balance, and together they ask “Should we face our fears?”, “Have you named your inner bully?” and the biggest one that will never die, “Can women really have it all?” Find all the details about Celeste's World Tour www.celestebarber.com and follow her on IG @celestebarberIf you have a Wrong Turn of your own to share with Jameela, email a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com, and we may include it in a future episode!Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil. Her Substack is A Low Desire To Please.You can find iWeigh transcripts on the Earwolf websiteAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!Please support the show by subscribing, reviewing and telling your friends about us. Share your own Wrong Turns with us by emailing a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey. Thank you to our launch producer Eve Bishop, our editor Shannon Joy Rodgers, and consulting producer Colin Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 8min
I Weigh - The Age of Magical Overthinking with Amanda Montell
Author and linguist Amanda Montell joins Jameela Jamil to discuss magical thinking, cognitive bias, and societal norms. They explore the impact of overthinking, nostalgia, fandom, and the obsession with parasocial relationships. Amanda shares insights on decision-making, simplification, and personal growth. The conversation delves into the myth of celebrity perfection and reflects on nostalgia and gratitude.

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 9min
I Weigh - Minnie Driver
Jameela welcomes actress Minnie Driver (About a Boy, Good Will Hunting) for a vulnerable and candid conversation about modern parenting, the superpower of growing older, and what #metoo and #timesup did and didn’t change for her and her peers working in Hollywood. You’ll also hear some sage and life changing advice she received from Carrie Fisher and plenty more. Listen to Minnie's podcast Minnie Questions where you find your podcasts and follow her @driverminnieIf you have a Wrong Turn of your own to share with Jameela, email a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com, and we may include it in a future episode!Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil. Her Substack is A Low Desire To Please.You can find iWeigh transcripts on the Earwolf websiteAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!Please support the show by subscribing, reviewing and telling your friends about us. Share your own Wrong Turns with us by emailing a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey. Thank you to our launch producer Eve Bishop, our editor Shannon Joy Rodgers, and consulting producer Colin Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 11min
I Weigh - Level Up Your Mindset with Rob Dial
This week Jameela is joined by Rob Dial (The Mindset Mentor Podcast) to talk about how his own generational trauma informed his career path blending neurology, neurobiology, psychology, early childhood development, and cognitive behavioral therapy to better understand how the brain and body work together. They cover procrastination and motivation and how changing gears on our self talk can be a mindset magnet, and also Rob helps Jameela with some tips on how to reframe her work on a new project. You can follow Rob on IG @robdialjr and find Rob's podcast The Mindset Mentor on Apple Podcasts or on the new SiriusXM AppIf you have a Wrong Turn of your own to share with Jameela, email a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com, and we may include it in a future episode!Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil. Her Substack is A Low Desire To Please.You can find iWeigh transcripts on the Earwolf websiteAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!Please support the show by subscribing, reviewing and telling your friends about us. Share your own Wrong Turns with us by emailing a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey. Thank you to our launch producer Eve Bishop, our editor Shannon Joy Rodgers, and consulting producer Colin Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 22min
I Weigh - Brave Expression with Africa Brooke
Jameela welcomes Africa Brooke (“Beyond The Self” Podcast Series) to discuss the collective sabotage of call out culture, what Africa did as she realized how intolerant her own audience had become, and what we can learn from Carl Jung about online personas and how we behave online. In this important conversation, they also talk about their own identities and how they've reshaped and rediscovered what it means to be authentic. Africa’s book The Third Perspective: Brave Expression in The Age of Intolerance is available via pre order here: https://africabrooke.com/preorder-my-book You can follow Africa on IG @africabrooke If you have a Wrong Turn of your own to share with Jameela, email a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com, and we may include it in a future episode!Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil. Her Substack is A Low Desire To Please.You can find iWeigh transcripts on the Earwolf websiteAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!Please support the show by subscribing, reviewing and telling your friends about us. Share your own Wrong Turns with us by emailing a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey. Thank you to our launch producer Eve Bishop, our editor Shannon Joy Rodgers, and consulting producer Colin Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2024 • 59min
I Weigh - Unfiltered: AMA with Grace Campbell
Jameela is joined by her good friend UK comedian Grace Campbell for another hilarious Ask Me Anything and the pair dig deep into your questions about dating and relationships. Unfiltered advice on questions like how to tell if you’re dating a narcissist, how to approach people in real life without being too flirty or giving any ick, and what to do when our friends lean on us more like therapists than friends, plus plenty more. Further Listening:Understanding Narcissism with Dr. Ramani DurvasulaExpectations of Marriage with Esther Perel Follow Grace on IG @disgracecampbell Grace’s Tour ‘Grace Campbell is On Heat’ details: www.disgracecampbell.com/If you have a Wrong Turn of your own to share with Jameela, email a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com, and we may include it in a future episode!Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil. Her Substack is A Low Desire To Please.You can find iWeigh transcripts on the Earwolf websiteAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!Please support the show by subscribing, reviewing and telling your friends about us. Share your own Wrong Turns with us by emailing a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey. Thank you to our launch producer Eve Bishop, our editor Shannon Joy Rodgers, and consulting producer Colin Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 2024 • 52min
I Weigh - Countering Misinformation about Later Stage Abortions with Asha Dahya
This episode features stories about pregnancy loss and birth trauma so please take care while listening or join us next time. Jameela welcomes producer, TEDx speaker and founder of GirlTalkHQ.com, Asha Dahya for a compassionate and eye-opening conversation about why people have abortions in the later stages of pregnancy. The two discuss the politically charged future of reproductive rights without Roe v Wade, the reality of later abortion as healthcare with a focus on saving lives, and how the landscape of abortion access in the US has been increasingly challenging. This episode will help anyone understand how to better advocate for abortion rights by arming you with important facts to counter misinformation. You can learn more about Asha Dahya's film documentary 'Someone You Know' here: https://www.someoneyouknowdoc.com and follow her on IG @ashadahyaIf you have a Wrong Turn of your own to share with Jameela, email a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com, and we may include it in a future episode!Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil. Her Substack is A Low Desire To Please.You can find iWeigh transcripts on the Earwolf websiteAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!Please support the show by subscribing, reviewing and telling your friends about us. Share your own Wrong Turns with us by emailing a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey. Thank you to our launch producer Eve Bishop, our editor Shannon Joy Rodgers, and consulting producer Colin Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 2024 • 57min
I Weigh - Will I Ever Have Sex Again with Sofie Hagen
Jameela is joined by comedian and author Sofie Hagen to celebrate their new book “Will I Ever Have Sex Again?” with a candid and hilarious conversation. The pair discuss where the pressure to have sex comes from, the universal themes that unite people when they’re not having sex, and what Sofie learned while researching and writing the book, including how to draw boundaries, being sexual while fat and how to reframe flirting. Sofie’s book and stand up tour info available at www.sofiehagen.com - sign up now for pre-sale for “Will I Ever Have Sex Again?” by Sofie Hagen You can follow Sofie on IG @sofiehagendk Further reading from this episode - "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der KolkIf you have a Wrong Turn of your own to share with Jameela, email a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com, and we may include it in a future episode!Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil. Her Substack is A Low Desire To Please.You can find iWeigh transcripts on the Earwolf websiteAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!Please support the show by subscribing, reviewing and telling your friends about us. Share your own Wrong Turns with us by emailing a voice memo to PersonalDisasterStories@gmail.com. Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey. Thank you to our launch producer Eve Bishop, our editor Shannon Joy Rodgers, and consulting producer Colin Anderson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.