Elizabeth Day is the author of Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict, available now in the UK. Today Elizabeth and Amanda share a down and dirty look at friendship, what is a true friend, getting ghosted, friend break-ups, and experiences they have shared in this murky area of friendship. Is losing a friendship always a bad thing; does it make you a bad friend, or can you heal and be better off without that friend? Find out in this episode.. 

IN THIS EPISODE:
[02:56] Elizabeth analyzes friendships – superficial and genuine, and how she came to re-evaluate friendships through the eyes of covid
[08:58] Coming to terms with friendships that are not active and how those can be viewed healthily. Experiencing grief when friendship disappears 
[14:21] You may be fulfilling a role in a friendship, whether you know it or not. The friendships we establish could be a result of a dysfunctional upbringing 
[20:08] Surviving by making friends, being ghosted and making peace with losing a friend 
[30:00] Statistics and the number of sustainable friendships possible. Establishing friendship barometers and the term non-consensual friendship
[35:40] Some friends bring chaos continually, and at what cost to you

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Defining the language of friendship is not done when you first get to know someone. However, it should be to maintain the friendship you both enjoy.
A friend may cast you in a role you neither want nor are aware of, making you an emotional hostage.
The language of addiction speaks to that friend who is always in crisis and takes you with them. You are enabling them.

RESOURCES:

Amandadecadenet.com
Amanda de Cadenet LinkedIn
Amanda de Cadenet Instagram

Elizabeth Day - Website

Book: Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict

QUOTES:

“True friendship empowers, enables and embraces the change and the evolution and the growth of both people.” - Elizabeth Day

“A non-consensual friendship is where you find yourself in a dynamic where you never wanted to commit to being this person’s full-blown friend.  You were just being nice.  Not trying to be rude. My book is an attempt to rectify the language of friendship.” - Elizabeth Day

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host, Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics from porn to politics.Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Elizabeth Day is the author of Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict, available now in the UK. Today Elizabeth and Amanda share a down and dirty look at friendship, what is a true friend, getting ghosted, friend break-ups, and experiences they have shared in this murky area of friendship. Is losing a friendship always a bad thing; does it make you a bad friend, or can you heal and be better off without that friend? Find out in this episode.. 
IN THIS EPISODE:
<ul>
<li>[02:56] Elizabeth analyzes friendships – superficial and genuine, and how she came to re-evaluate friendships through the eyes of covid</li>
<li>[08:58] Coming to terms with friendships that are not active and how those can be viewed healthily. Experiencing grief when friendship disappears </li>
<li>[14:21] You may be fulfilling a role in a friendship, whether you know it or not. The friendships we establish could be a result of a dysfunctional upbringing </li>
<li>[20:08] Surviving by making friends, being ghosted and making peace with losing a friend </li>
<li>[30:00] Statistics and the number of sustainable friendships possible. Establishing friendship barometers and the term non-consensual friendship</li>
<li>[35:40] Some friends bring chaos continually, and at what cost to you</li>
</ul>
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
<ul>
<li>Defining the language of friendship is not done when you first get to know someone. However, it should be to maintain the friendship you both enjoy.</li>
<li>A friend may cast you in a role you neither want nor are aware of, making you an emotional hostage.</li>
<li>The language of addiction speaks to that friend who is always in crisis and takes you with them. You are enabling them.</li>
</ul>
RESOURCES:
<a href="https://www.amandadecadenet.com/">Amandadecadenet.com </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandadecadenet/">Amanda de Cadenet LinkedIn </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandadecadenet/">Amanda de Cadenet Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.elizabethday.org/about">Elizabeth Day - Website</a>
<a href="https://books.google.com/books/about/Friendaholic_Confessions_of_a_Friendship.html?id=o3R7EAAAQBAJ">Book: Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict</a>
QUOTES:
“True friendship empowers, enables and embraces the change and the evolution and the growth of both people.” - Elizabeth Day
“A non-consensual friendship is where you find yourself in a dynamic where you never wanted to commit to being this person’s full-blown friend.  You were just being nice.  Not trying to be rude. My book is an attempt to rectify the language of friendship.” - Elizabeth Day
ABOUT THIS PODCAST:
The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host, Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics from porn to politics.Visit <a href="https://www.amandadecadenet.com/">amandadecadenet.com </a>to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandadecadenet/">@amandadecadenet</a>.

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of one-on-one interviews featuring candid conversations with women and non-binary individuals.  Host, Amanda de Cadenet , provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on topics that need to be addressed right now. Each week, these incredible guests share their personal journeys,the insights they’ve gained and often hard lessons they’ve learned along the way. 

 Past guests include: Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Zoe Saldana, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Silverman, Elle Fanning, Kamala Harris and many more.

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics.Past guests include: Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Zoe Saldana, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Silverman, Elle Fanning, Kamala Harris and many more.Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics.Past guests include: Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Zoe Saldana, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sarah Silverman, Elle Fanning, Kamala Harris and many more.Visit <a href="https://www.amandadecadenet.com/">amandadecadenet.com </a>to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandadecadenet/">@amandadecadenet</a>.

Defining the Language of Friendship and Getting Ghosted With Elizabeth Day

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Trigger Warning for our listeners - Please be advised that this episode talks about suicide.

Amanda welcomes New York Times bestselling author Sloane Crosley to The Conversation Podcast for a personal and thoughtful chat about loss and grief.

Sloane’s latest book, Grief is For People, shares her journey through loss after a personal robbery and a close friend’s suicide. Amanda and Sloane explore the impact and complexities of suicide and mourning. Through her unique storytelling, Sloane paints a vivid picture of the journey through grief, offering comfort, thought-provoking insights and even humor. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking solace, understanding, or guidance on navigating loss. Be advised the conversation addresses death by suicide.



IN THIS EPISODE: 
[8:53] Sloane shares one way she has changed for the better as a writer
[10:33] Sloane admits she would like to become more patient 
[12:33] Sloane shares one of her most emotionally painful experiences and how that translated into her book
[19:35] How do you make peace with someone taking their life
[29:43] Sloane talks about her reaction to the suicide and why the book resonates with people
[34:49] Sloane discusses her book Cult Classic
[41:00] Sloane says that having to be “the girl writing funny essays”  is no longer serving her, and she answers a personal question about death
[51:13] Sloane tells about the best cake she ever ate and what her  80-year-old self would say to her today



KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Everyone has a relationship with grief and loss, and everyone deals with and experiences them differently. 
The impact of suicide and loss is full of questions with no answers. 
The process of grief and loss is never easy. 



RESOURCES:

Grief is For People
Sloane Crosley's Website
Sloane Crosley's Books
Sloane Crosley on Twitter
Sloane Crosley on Facebook



About This Podcast:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet. Follow Amanda on Substack at amandadecadenet.substack.com.



BIOGRAPHY: 

SLOANE CROSLEY is the author of The New York Times bestselling booksGriefIsforPeople,How Did You Get This Number, and I Was Told There’d Be Cake (a 2009 finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor). She is also the author of Look Alive Out There (a 2019 finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor) and the novels,Cult Classic and The Clasp, both of which have been optioned for film. She served as editor ofThe Best American Travel Writing series and is featured in The Library of America's 50 Funniest American Writers,The Best American Nonrequired Reading, Phillip Lopate’s The Contemporary American Essay and others. She was the inaugural columnist for The New York Times Op-Ed "Townies" series, a contributing editor at Interview Magazine, and a columnist for The Village Voice, Vanity Fair, The Independent, Black Book, Departures and The New York Observer. She is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. She lives in New York City.

Trigger Warning for our listeners - Please be advised that this episode talks about suicide.
Amanda welcomes New York Times bestselling author Sloane Crosley to The Conversation Podcast for a personal and thoughtful chat about loss and grief.
Sloane’s latest book, <a href="https://www.sloanecrosley.com/grief-is-for-people-book">Grief is For People</a>, shares her journey through loss after a personal robbery and a close friend’s suicide. Amanda and Sloane explore the impact and complexities of suicide and mourning. Through her unique storytelling, Sloane paints a vivid picture of the journey through grief, offering comfort, thought-provoking insights and even humor. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking solace, understanding, or guidance on navigating loss. Be advised the conversation addresses death by suicide.
 
IN THIS EPISODE: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">[8:53] Sloane shares one way she has changed for the better as a writer</li>
<li aria-level="1">[10:33] Sloane admits she would like to become more patient </li>
<li aria-level="1">[12:33] Sloane shares one of her most emotionally painful experiences and how that translated into her book</li>
<li aria-level="1">[19:35] How do you make peace with someone taking their life</li>
<li aria-level="1">[29:43] Sloane talks about her reaction to the suicide and why the book resonates with people</li>
<li aria-level="1">[34:49] Sloane discusses her book <a href="https://www.sloanecrosley.com/cult-classic">Cult Classic</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">[41:00] Sloane says that having to be “the girl writing funny essays”  is no longer serving her, and she answers a personal question about death</li>
<li aria-level="1">[51:13] Sloane tells about the best cake she ever ate and what her  80-year-old self would say to her today</li>
</ul>
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Everyone has a relationship with grief and loss, and everyone deals with and experiences them differently. </li>
<li aria-level="1">The impact of suicide and loss is full of questions with no answers. </li>
<li aria-level="1">The process of grief and loss is never easy. </li>
</ul>
 
RESOURCES:
<a href="https://www.sloanecrosley.com/grief-is-for-people-book">Grief is For People Sloane Crosley's Website </a><a href="https://www.sloanecrosley.com/books">Sloane Crosley's Books </a><a href="https://twitter.com/askanyone">Sloane Crosley on Twitter </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sloanecrosley">Sloane Crosley on Facebook</a>
 
About This Podcast:
The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit <a href="http://amandadecadenet.com/">amandadecadenet.com</a> to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandadecadenet/">@amandadecadenet</a>. Follow Amanda on Substack at <a href="http://amandadecadenet.substack.com">amandadecadenet.substack.com</a>.
 
BIOGRAPHY: 
SLOANE CROSLEY is the author of The New York Times bestselling books<a href="https://www.sloanecrosley.com/grief-is-for-people-book"> Grief Is for People</a>,<a href="http://www.sloanecrosley.com/how-did-you-get-this-number"> How Did You Get This Number</a>, and <a href="http://www.sloanecrosley.com/i-was-told-thered-be-cake">I Was Told There’d Be Cake</a> (a 2009 finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor). She is also the author of <a href="https://www.sloanecrosley.com/look-alive-out-there">Look Alive Out There</a> (a 2019 finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor) and the novels,<a href="https://www.sloanecrosley.com/cult-classic"> Cult Classic</a> and <a href="http://www.sloanecrosley.com/theclasp">The Clasp</a>, both of which have been optioned for film. She served as editor of<a href="http://www.sloanecrosley.com/best-american-travel-writing-2011"> The Best American Travel Writing</a> series and is featured in The Library of America's 50 Funniest American Writers, The Best American Nonrequired Reading, Phillip Lopate’s The Contemporary American Essay and others. She was the inaugural columnist for The New York Times Op-Ed "Townies" series, a contributing editor at Interview Magazine, and a columnist for The Village Voice, Vanity Fair, The Independent, Black Book, Departures and The New York Observer. She is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. She lives in New York City.

Sloane Crosley: Grief is for People -  The Impact of Loss and Grief

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In this episode of The Conversation, best-selling author Anne Lamott talks about her newest book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love, her relationship with her son and grandson, and connects with Amanda on her earlier work, Bird by Bird, which greatly impacted Amanda’s sobriety journey. Anne addresses moments from her past when she unintentionally hurt others and offers insights into navigating tough moments. Additionally, Anne shares the impact and influence of her spiritual beliefs and the significance of self-love throughout the healing process. 

In This Episode:  
[2:38] Anne talks about the gift of sobriety
[11:15] Amanda talks about the hope the book Bird by Bird gave her
[17:56] Anne discusses the context of her new book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love, released on April 9th, 2024
[30:13] Anne describes her methods of connecting to her higher power and helpful sayings that relate to her sobriety mindset 
[34:44] Stories and personal life examples from Anne’s new book 
[44.24] Lessons Anne has learned from life’s mistakes
[47:09] Thoughts on recovery and how the earth is forgiveness school

Key Takeaways:
Anne Lamott’s journey includes making mistakes, writing, recovery, and self-love. 
We have the opportunity to determine our own paths, lean into forgiveness, and move forward. 

Biography: Anne Lamott is the author of twenty books, including the New York Times bestsellers Help, Thanks, Wow, Dusk, Night, Dawn, Traveling Mercies, and Bird by Bird, as well as seven novels. A recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and an inductee into the California Hall of Fame, she lives in Northern California with her family. 

Resources:
Amazon - Purchase the Book - Somehow: Thoughts on Love
Thoughts on Love Book and Tour 
Book Reporter - Website
Anne Lamott on Instagram
Anne Lamott on Facebook 
Anne Lamott on X

About This Podcast:
The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet. Follow Amanda on Substack at amandadecadenet.substack.com.

Please don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes, and if you feel inspired by our discussion, please share it with someone who might need to hear it too. 

X Amanda 

In this episode of The Conversation, best-selling author Anne Lamott talks about her newest book, <a href="https://a.co/d/bvG84Or" data-w-id="2094614d-b498-ad5d-3ec7-8575793bb1e9" data-wf-id="[&quot;2094614d-b498-ad5d-3ec7-8575793bb1e9&quot;]" data-automation-id="dyn-item-body-copy-input">Somehow: Thoughts on Love, her</a> relationship with her son and grandson, and connects with Amanda on her earlier work, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/0385480016" data-w-id="7d8c6309-c31f-de4f-a734-3b65b9d93758" data-wf-id="[&quot;7d8c6309-c31f-de4f-a734-3b65b9d93758&quot;]" data-automation-id="dyn-item-body-copy-input">Bird by Bird</a>, which greatly impacted Amanda’s sobriety journey. Anne addresses moments from her past when she unintentionally hurt others and offers insights into navigating tough moments. Additionally, Anne shares the impact and influence of her spiritual beliefs and the significance of self-love throughout the healing process. 
In This Episode:  
<ul>
<li>[2:38] Anne talks about the gift of sobriety</li>
<li>[11:15] Amanda talks about the hope the book Bird by Bird gave her</li>
<li>[17:56] Anne discusses the context of her new book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love, released on April 9th, 2024</li>
<li>[30:13] Anne describes her methods of connecting to her higher power and helpful sayings that relate to her sobriety mindset </li>
<li>[34:44] Stories and personal life examples from Anne’s new book </li>
<li>[44.24] Lessons Anne has learned from life’s mistakes</li>
<li>[47:09] Thoughts on recovery and how the earth is forgiveness school</li>
</ul>
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Anne Lamott’s journey includes making mistakes, writing, recovery, and self-love. </li>
<li>We have the opportunity to determine our own paths, lean into forgiveness, and move forward. </li>
</ul>
Biography: Anne Lamott is the author of twenty books, including the New York Times bestsellers Help, Thanks, Wow, Dusk, Night, Dawn, Traveling Mercies, and Bird by Bird, as well as seven novels. A recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and an inductee into the California Hall of Fame, she lives in Northern California with her family. 
Resources: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0034PEWO8?ingress=0&amp;visitId=405b9576-2c70-405a-8d13-11ccd1efddc4&amp;ref_=ap_rdr">Amazon - Purchase the Book - Somehow: Thoughts on Love</a> <a href="https://sites.prh.com/annelamott">Thoughts on Love Book and Tour </a>  <a href="http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/anne-lamott.">Book Reporter - Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annelamott/">Anne Lamott on Instagram </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AnneLamott/">Anne Lamott on Facebook </a><a href="https://twitter.com/ANNELAMOTT">Anne Lamott on X</a>
About This Podcast: The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics from porn to politics. Visit <a href="http://amandadecadenet.com">amandadecadenet.com</a> to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandadecadenet/">@amandadecadenet</a>. Follow Amanda on Substack at <a href="http://amandadecadenet.substack.com">amandadecadenet.substack.com</a>.
Please don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more episodes, and if you feel inspired by our discussion, please share it with someone who might need to hear it too. 
X Amanda

Anne Lamott: Thoughts on Love, Sobriety, and Second Chances

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Trigger Warning for our listeners - please be advised, this episode talks about suicide and eating disorders.

Amanda welcomes comedian, writer, producer, and host Nikki Glaser this week on The Conversation. Nikki shares her experiences in Hollywood, trauma, relationships, and insight on her new HBO special, Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die. 

Amanda and Nikki speak with humor, compassion, and brutal honesty. Nikki opens up about her struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and the road to recovery.  

Nikki Glaser is a stand-up comedian, producer, actress, and television host. Just a week before releasing her HBO special, she received a standing ovation for her roast of Tom Brady on Netflix’s The Greatest of All Time: Tom Brady. She is known for her slice of life perspective on intimate topics, balancing humor with themes including sex, trauma, dating, and mental health.



IN THIS EPISODE: 
[1:57] Amanda and Nikki catch up on Nikki’s schedule and how she was one of the comedians on Netflix’s The Greatest of All Time: Tom Brady.
[2:09] The story behind naming her special and composing the theme music. 
[4:50] Amanda talks about the series on death she’s working on, and Nikki discusses her thoughts on life after death and self-esteem.
[10:03] Shame, anorexia, substance abuse, and the pursuit of healing. 
[13:40] Nikki shares her aspirations for a healthier lifestyle, IFS and EMDR. [15:30] Feelings around the challenges of fame.
[17:24] Nikki talks about being a late bloomer, sex, and her boyfriend.
[19:14] Experiences with intimacy and vulnerability. 
[29:33] Decisions regarding motherhood and the evolving dynamics of friendships.
[33:11] Nikki and Amanda share how they grew up in a home with an alcoholic parent and talk about being uncomfortable with attention



KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Nikki has been in a relationship with her boyfriend for 10 years and is open about her late-bloomer experiences with sex. Amanda and Nikki talk about honest communication in sex and relationships helping individuals navigate their own experiences.
The decision to have children is a personal one, and it's okay to not want  to become a parent.



RESOURCES:

Nikki Glaser: "Someday You’ll Die" HBO Trailer
Nikki Glaser - Instagram
Nikki Glaser - Facebook
Nikki Glaser - Website
The Nikki Glaser Podcast on YouTube



About This Podcast:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.  Follow Amanda on Substack at amandadecadenet.substack.com



BIOGRAPHY:  

For nearly two decades at clubs across the country, and as the host of three hit podcasts, Nikki Glaser has honed her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style of comedy, solidifying herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today. 

Glaser is currently on the road with her global THE GOOD GIRL stand-up tour, which kicked off in January 2023 and will continue through September 2024.  

This Spring, Glaser premiered her highly anticipated second HBO comedy special. In July 2022, she headlined her first HBO comedy special, GOOD CLEAN FILTH, which was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. 

In March 2021, Glaser launched THE NIKKI GLASER PODCAST for iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network, where she provides a fun and brutally honest look into pop-culture and her own personal life in weekly episodes. 

Nikki has multiple stand-up specials and late-night tv appearances in which she jokes about her most humiliating moments as a woman in the modern world. Nikki’s past and current struggles with anorexia, depression, and anxiety are fair game in both her stand-up, and in-depth interviews with THE HOWARD STERN SHOW, WTF with MARC MARON, CONAN O ́BRIEN NEEDS A FRIEND and THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE. She has become a complete open book on mic for the laughs and as the empowering voice for women that she yearned for as a confused adolescent. 

Trigger Warning for our listeners - please be advised, this episode talks about suicide and eating disorders.
Amanda welcomes comedian, writer, producer, and host Nikki Glaser this week on The Conversation. Nikki shares her experiences in Hollywood, trauma, relationships, and insight on her new HBO special, <a href="https://www.hbo.com/movies/nikki-glaser-someday-youll-die">Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die</a>. 
Amanda and Nikki speak with humor, compassion, and brutal honesty. Nikki opens up about her struggles with eating disorders, addiction, and the road to recovery.  
Nikki Glaser is a stand-up comedian, producer, actress, and television host. Just a week before releasing her HBO special, she received a standing ovation for her roast of Tom Brady on <a href="https://www.netflixisajokefest.com/shows/g-r-o-a-t-the-greatest-roast-of-all-time-tom-brady">Netflix’s The Greatest of All Time: Tom Brady</a>. She is known for her slice of life perspective on intimate topics, balancing humor with themes including sex, trauma, dating, and mental health.
 
IN THIS EPISODE: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">[1:57] Amanda and Nikki catch up on Nikki’s schedule and how she was one of the comedians on <a href="https://www.netflixisajokefest.com/shows/g-r-o-a-t-the-greatest-roast-of-all-time-tom-brady">Netflix’s The Greatest of All Time: Tom Brady</a>.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[2:09] The story behind naming her special and composing the theme music. </li>
<li aria-level="1">[4:50] Amanda talks about the series on death she’s working on, and Nikki discusses her thoughts on life after death and self-esteem.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[10:03] Shame, anorexia, substance abuse, and the pursuit of healing. </li>
<li aria-level="1">[13:40] Nikki shares her aspirations for a healthier lifestyle, IFS and EMDR. [15:30] Feelings around the challenges of fame.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[17:24] Nikki talks about being a late bloomer, sex, and her boyfriend.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[19:14] Experiences with intimacy and vulnerability. </li>
<li aria-level="1">[29:33] Decisions regarding motherhood and the evolving dynamics of friendships.</li>
<li aria-level="1">[33:11] Nikki and Amanda share how they grew up in a home with an alcoholic parent and talk about being uncomfortable with attention</li>
</ul>
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Nikki has been in a relationship with her boyfriend for 10 years and is open about her late-bloomer experiences with sex. Amanda and Nikki talk about honest communication in sex and relationships helping individuals navigate their own experiences.</li>
<li aria-level="1">The decision to have children is a personal one, and it's okay to not want  to become a parent.</li>
</ul>
 
RESOURCES:
<a href="https://www.hbo.com/movies/nikki-glaser-someday-youll-die">Nikki Glaser: "Someday You’ll Die" HBO Trailer </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nikkiglaser/?hl=en">Nikki Glaser - Instagram </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNikkiGlaser">Nikki Glaser - Facebook </a><a href="https://www.nikkiglaser.com/">Nikki Glaser - Website </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheNikkiGlaserPodcast">The Nikki Glaser Podcast on YouTube</a> 
 
About This Podcast:
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BIOGRAPHY:  
For nearly two decades at clubs across the country, and as the host of three hit podcasts, Nikki Glaser has honed her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style of comedy, solidifying herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today. 
Glaser is currently on the road with her global THE GOOD GIRL stand-up tour, which kicked off in January 2023 and will continue through September 2024.  
This Spring, Glaser premiered her highly anticipated second HBO comedy special. In July 2022, she headlined her first HBO comedy special, GOOD CLEAN FILTH, which was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special. 
In March 2021, Glaser launched THE NIKKI GLASER PODCAST for iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network, where she provides a fun and brutally honest look into pop-culture and her own personal life in weekly episodes. 
Nikki has multiple stand-up specials and late-night tv appearances in which she jokes about her most humiliating moments as a woman in the modern world. Nikki’s past and current struggles with anorexia, depression, and anxiety are fair game in both her stand-up, and in-depth interviews with THE HOWARD STERN SHOW, WTF with MARC MARON, CONAN O ́BRIEN NEEDS A FRIEND and THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE. She has become a complete open book on mic for the laughs and as the empowering voice for women that she yearned for as a confused adolescent.

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