LIVE FROM BED with Jade Iovine

Hunter McGrady is such a dreamboat. This conversation was expansive, honest, so funny… and truly nothing was off limits. We talked about the challenges and shame that can come with finding a wedding or bridesmaids dress for a curvy figure. We talked about 2020, during which Hunter not only welcomed her first child but was a time when her life came to a crashing halt with the unexpected loss of her younger brother. She shares how she straddled the most devastating and crippling grief with the excitement and joy of her new baby boy.    Hunter and I both come from blended, modern families and we talked about both having a stepmom and BEING one, as Hunter became a stepmom in her early twenties. We even covered finding gray hair, death doulas, and what bitches girls are in high school (and how much we still blame the moms who bred that horrible species of female).   Growing up in Los Angeles as an aspiring model, Hunter McGrady is breaking down cultural beauty barriers as the first plus size woman to appear on the cover of The Knot. She's the curviest model to appear in ‘Sports Illustrated' and was named their 2018 rookie of the year. Hunter was one of the first curve models to walk NYFW runways in September 2017, and has worked with top brands such as Olay, Revlon, Nordstrom, and Lane Bryant. Hunter is a dedicated advocate for body positivity and mental health, and works closely with the JED foundation for suicide prevention.   Download this episode of Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine wherever you get your podcasts! And to continue the conversation DM me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/   Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Catherine and I got INTO it. We laughed, we cried, and we talked about the do's and don'ts of the most recent source of friendship-breakups: Venmo. How long can/should you wait to Venmo someone? What exactly IS that soul-crushing feeling of getting an unexpected Venmo request. Are you allowed to decline a Venmo request if you feel it was unwarranted? THESE are the things that are keeping me up at night!   I confessed to Catherine the ways in which I'm a bad friend who WON'T pick you up from the airport. We discussed how Playboy played a prominent role in my childhood, and what it actually takes to break off an engagement.    This episode is a good one, Catherine's “favorite solo ep so far”. So listen in and let me know if it's your favorite too!   Love you guys.     Download this episode of Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine wherever you get your podcasts! And to continue the conversation DM me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/   Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Casey is a dream TMAI guest. First of all, she, like me, is fluent in Real Housewives and dropped the most shocking Housewives truth bomb in this episode that absolutely shook me to my core. Secondly, she wrote one of my favorite books, The Wreckage of My Presence, in which she generously details ALL of her cringiest moments and bad feelings. She also shines a light on a formative childhood experience that she and I both went through and commiserated about extensively.    We talked about getting fired from SNL, losing her mom, finding love after rejection, the mystique and rulebook of the “cool girl” and how we have both nurtured (...and resisted) our undying and unwavering devotion to bed.    Casey Wilson is an actress, writer, director and podcaster. You know her from Happy Endings, Saturday Night Live, The Shrink Next Door, Marry Me, Black Monday, Mrs. Fletcher, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as films such as Gone Girl, Julie and Julia, and Always be My Maybe. Casey co-wrote and co-starred in the movies Bride Wars and Ass Backwards with her longtime collaborator June Diane Raphael. Alongside Danielle Schneider, she co-hosts the hit podcast Bitch Sesh. Her directorial debut, Daddio, premiered at SXSW and TIFF. Casey lives with her husband and two young sons in Los Angeles.   Seriously, go buy The Wreckage of My Presence. I cannot recommend this book enough. You'll feel like you're hanging with your best friend who has the best stories, and you won't want it to end.    Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After spending millions and having her life and career nearly destroyed, Michelle shares her first-person experience escaping the world of Scientology after decades of devotion and abuse.    Listening to Michelle's story I found each turn more shocking than the last and I am sure your jaw will be on the floor, as mine was, hearing each harrowing detail.    She has survived and endured so much and I feel so strongly that this story is an important one to tell. The shame she feels, the abuse she endured, and the times she hit rock bottom will leave you in awe and will open your eyes to something that is, quite frankly, happening right now to someone else.    Download this episode of Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine wherever you get your podcasts! And to continue the conversation DM me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/   Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trigger Warning: This episode is about abortion.   As most of us recently learned, the Supreme Court is threatening to overturn Roe v. Wade.    This news is heavy and jarring and, as someone who has had an abortion, I know firsthand how triggering this very public debate can be.    I needed to get my thoughts out and vent to you guys about what this decision really means, just in case any of you feel the same. You might be curious about abortions, have had an abortion yourself, or love someone who's had (or will need) one, so this story is from me to you. When I was going through it, I couldn't find a single first-person abortion story, despite scouring the internet relentlessly for one. While all abortion experiences are different, I just need to offer my experience to anyone who wants to know that someone else has, well, been there.    I love you guys for letting me share this part of my story. Connecting with you all about this has been the greatest gift and has provided me with so much comfort – I'm forever grateful and am always here if you want to talk about it.  Download this episode of Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine wherever you get your podcasts! And to continue the conversation DM me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/   Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How much sex is enough sex?    Are my s/o and I doing it often enough? What if we went on vacation and forgot to have hotel-room sex? …is that bad?    This week I sat down with my producer Catherine and spilled all the stuff I'm too embarrassed to talk to my friends and fiancé about. Like being the best friend of someone falling in love and how annoying it can be when suddenly all plans revolve around the new fling, my reasons behind swearing off red wine, our uses for the IG “close friends” list, and answer the age old question: can three people be friends without someone getting their feelings hurt?    Download this episode of Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine wherever you get your podcasts! And to continue the conversation DM me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/   Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we called in icon, legend and neuropsychiatrist Dr. Louann Brizendine to help us understand why we do the things we do:    How a woman remembers fights that a man insists never happened Why thoughts about sex actually enter a woman's mind less often than they enter a man's  Why women use more forms of communication per day than men How a woman over fifty is more likely to initiate divorce than a man    Dr. Brizendine was among the first to explain why women think, communicate, and feel differently than men. She wrote the book The Female Brain (which was later turned into a movie starring Whitney Cummings) which absolutely changed my life and everyone's who read it. It was revolutionary and was the first time someone actually studied the fundamental ways in which women's brains and hormones are so different from men's. Her book is snarky, sassy and easy to understand but your mind will be absolutely blown.    She explained: Orgasms and Antidepressants The differences between the male and female brain and how they can cause misunderstandings or tension Our moods and our cycle and how we can and should build our life around it Why we should actually be excited for menopause…?   Yes, you read that last sentence correctly…I was shocked too. Dr.Brizendine's new book The Upgrade focuses on why post-menopausal life is actually much better than our youth. She details how to hack menopause and why it isn't the end of our life but rather the beginning…   Download this episode of Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine wherever you get your podcasts! And to continue the conversation DM me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/   Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm convinced Laura Clery was sent from above to make sure no woman felt alone in a shitty feeling ever again. We talked for over an hour about everything from chronic people pleasing, redefining “rock bottom” with addiction, ADHD, to abusive relationships and being brutally honest with ourselves. Speaking of honesty, this episode is a refreshingly truthful and vulnerable one–you'll laugh, you might cry, but I know for sure you'll relate to something in our conversation.    Laura reminded me that no one is more scared of our truth than ourselves, and she's one of the most generous people when it comes to sharing her story. We talked about going through your significant other's phone, hiding the shitty parts of relationships, and birthing surprises that were left out of our sex-ed class. Laura shared her son's recent diagnosis of autism and how she chooses to look at it. All in all, this is a no-filter, no-bullshit episode and I can't wait for you to hear it.   Laura Clery, internet influencer and New York Times bestselling author of Idiot, is back with her new book IDIOTS: Marriage, Motherhood, Milk & Mistakes. In her first book, Idiot, Laura gave us mind-blowingly personal life stories about addiction, toxic relationships, and recovery. Here she is two kids later asking, “How did we get here?” Sex. Sex is how we got here.    Purchase IDIOTS: Marriage, Motherhood, Milk & Mistakes here.    Download this episode of Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine wherever you get your podcasts! And to continue the conversation DM me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/   Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest this week needs absolutely no introduction. She is none other than the icon, the legend herself, PARIS HILTON.   This week, Paris and I peeled back the pink curtain and got very real about what it's actually like to be, well, Paris Hilton. I got a rapid-fire, deep dive with her of pure honesty and a level of openness we've rarely heard from her in other interviews. We talked about the abuse she experienced many years ago and how the character “Paris Hilton” actually came to be–and if we'll ever hear from her again. As we all witnessed in the early 2000's, Paris is no stranger to friendship drama, so, of course, we also had to unpack how she handled those infamous friendship breakups. I hope you love hanging with her in this heart-to-heart as much as I did. Xxx   Download this episode of Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine wherever you get your podcasts! And to continue the conversation DM me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/   Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week my producer Catherine and I had a lot to catch up on amidst brutal jet lag and PMS. I complained to her about social anxiety and how hard in-person conversations are. We talked about our biggest physical insecurities and how we handle it (or break down) when someone points them out. We dissected the versions of our past selves we wish we could forget, and how much time we waste talking shit about ourselves. And finally, we did the thing of all things and finally bridged the gap between those of us with big boobs and those of us with small boobs–I speak on behalf of the latter team while Catherine represents the former, and together we compare notes on the best and worst parts of both worlds.    Download this episode of Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine wherever you get your podcasts! And to continue the conversation DM me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/   Executive Producer Nick Stumpf Produced by Catherine Law Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.