High Low with EmRata

I reflect on my personal journey around Astrology, and what’s made me go from skeptic to possible true believer. This episode includes never-before-heard clips from Anitta and Maddie Ziegler, and excerpts of my conversations with Jeremy O. Harris and Iggy Azalea, on the topic of zodiac signs, traits, compatibility, and just astrology in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nelly Furtado reflects on her recent career resurgence, finding balance between music and motherhood, and creative epiphanies. We get into her various eras, from topping the charts to flying under the radar and returning to “normalcy” under an assumed name. Plus, imposter syndrome, choreography, and controlling your image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we have curated a sampler of some of the best clips from past High Low: Talkback episodes. Featuring questions and comments on friendship breakups, OnlyFans, flirting while in a relationship, porn addiction and approaching 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recording artist Victoria Monét stops by to talk music, motherhood, and her current Jaguar era. She gets candid about working with and opening for Ariana Grande, pregnancy and postpartum depression, and addresses the Kehlani relationship rumors head-on for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unpacking the numerous systemic issues with the Troubled Teen Industry, the controversial network of for-profit, youth treatment centers such as boot camps, wilderness programs and boarding schools with the author of The Elissas: Three Girls, One Fate, and the Deadly Secrets of Suburbia, Samantha Leach.  Sam shares her reporting, lived experience, and personal insights, in a rich discussion of the lingering effects of Y2K celeb culture's toxic influence on young women, the power of shame, and how names like Paris Hilton and Bhad Bhabie play into all of this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polarizing personality Tana Mongeau (Cancelled) stops by to speak about the millions she’s made on OnlyFans (and the critics), privacy concerns, her very public relationships (Bella Thorne, Jake Paul), and whatever is it that is going on with her and Miss Brazil, Duda Castro. Plus, how not monetizing photos of your feet is leaving money on the table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sensitive subject matter. Discretion is advised. In the July edition of my monthly AMA ep, I take questions on Monica Lewinsky, the white party, and eating disorders.  Submit your questions and comments at HighLow.fm, 42-HIGH-LOW-4 or using the hashtag #HighLow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and singer-songwriter Troye Sivan drops by to address the reception to his new video for “Rush,”  criticism, sex and dating, and sets the record straight when it comes to his sexual preferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exploring the fascinating true crime story behind how the abortion pill became legal in the U.S. with investigative reporter and host of Cover Up: The Pill Plot, TJ Raphael. You can listen to Cover Up: The Pill Plot now here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anitta stops by to talk about her rise from the favelas of Rio to world famous. The unofficial Baile Funk and Brazilian ambassador speaks about her witchy ways, the power of manifestation, and faking it till you make it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices