By popular demand, here are some never-before-heard clips from my conversation with Esther Perel that were simply too good to leave on the cutting room floor. Click play to hear Esther’s thought-provoking insights on: jealousy, gender roles, and her own relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Psychotherapist, author and podcaster Esther Perel joins me to talk all about power and desire, pornography and relationships, infidelity, and the reasons why we cheat. Plus, she breaks down some of the biggest shifts she’s seen over the last four decades of her couples therapy practice. You can hear new episodes of Esther’s show, Where Should We Begin?, every week on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 73
I delve into the world of gender and drag performance and beauty pageants with Professor Laurie Greene, author of Drag and Beauty Pageants: Performing Femininity in the World’s Playground. We chat about playing into as well as subverting gender norms, camp sensibilities, and the politics of the Miss America pageant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 06, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Benny Drama a.k.a. Benito Skinner talks about his creative process whether it’s doing impressions of our favorite stars or creating original characters. We also chat about online hate, relationships, and his new TV show, Overcompensating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 04, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 71
In the June edition of my monthly AMA ep, I take questions on TikTok, Vocal Fry, OnlyFans, and whether there’s an expiration date on modeling. Plus, answers to some FAQs around skincare and responses to critiques of the Kelly Rowland episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 29, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Maddie Ziegler (Dance Moms, West Side Story) stops by to chat about the connection between modeling and dance, TikTok dances, and her relationship with Sia. Plus, we trade Steven Spielberg stories and compare notes on our experiences working on major music videos. Send in your comments, questions and voice notes to HighLow.fm / 42-HIGH-LOW-4 or [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 69
What’s so dangerous about some words? Exploring what books are banned, how they get banned, what it means for the authors in question, and what we can to keep information accessible to all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 68
The author of the #1 NYT Instant Bestseller, Pageboy, stops by to talk writing, romance and representation as he reflects on his journey to becoming one of Hollywood’s leading men. Plus, we talk about Elliot's evolving relationship to love and why he decided to write explicitly about sex in his book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 67
This week I explore the process of putting your eggs on ice. I speak to a friend who has just frozen her eggs about her experience, discuss pricing and the industry surrounding fertility and hear from listeners who submitted their perspectives via highlow.fm. Plus: fertility for LGBTQ+ couples, Spain and Sofia Vergara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 15, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 66
This week, we have something a little different: a curated collection of audio straight from the cutting room floor. Enjoy never-before-heard clips from my conversations with Meghan Trainor, Kelly Rowland, Ireland Baldwin, Winnie Harlow, Bhad Bhabie and Loren Gray. Highlights include: Meghan Trainor on how she approaches the craft of songwriting, Kelly Rowland and I about how we named our kids, Winnie Harlow on brand collabs, Ireland Baldwin on social media, Loren Gray on being a glizzy gourmand...
Jun 13, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 65
We’ve gotten a ton of requests for book recommendations, so this week I’ve dedicated an entire episode to talking about my favorites. Fiction, essays, short stories, and the books that have influenced my own writing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 08, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Grammy winning multi-hyphenate Kelly Rowland stops by talk about why sex in your 30s is so much better, body dysmorphia, gentle parenting and her greatest regret. Kelly also tells me all about the performance ‘boot camp’ Matthew Knowles put her and her Destiny’s Child groupmates through and the lessons she’s learned in Hollywood. Plus, I get all the details on her new series Breakthrough, now streaming on Audible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 06, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 63
I explore the disconnect between connectivity and loneliness to try and better understand the current loneliness epidemic. Why do we feel so lonely? Is something wrong with us? And how do we fix that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 01, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Model, actress and influencer Alexis Ren and I chat about the disconnect between your real self versus your online self, the influence we have as influencers, and overcoming insecurities. Plus, I premiere a brand new segment! Send in your comments, questions and voicenotes to HighLow.fm / 42-HIGH-LOW-4 or [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 61
I’m in the High Low hotseat once again for our monthly Ask Em Anything episode. No topic is too random, no question too big or too small! Subjects covered include: dream podcast guests, favorite places to travel, will I ever write another book?, my relationship with acting, and a Where Are They Now? update on the Scab Crew. 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
May 25, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 60
"Some comedian girl,” Hannah Berner (stand-up comedian, Bravo’s Summer House, Giggly Squad and Berning in Hell) stops by High Low to talk manifesting and blowjobs, why we stan Gen Z, our love/hate relationship with men, and dating advice for the young girlies. Plus, how you can dismantle the patriarchy by pooping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 23, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 59
This week, I’m taking your questions about modeling and covering everything from breaking into the business, what it’s like on set, economics of the industry and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 18, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Winnie Harlow stops by to talk about what it takes to make it as a model. The Toronto-born beauty speaks about her harrowing first time walking in the Victoria’s Secret show, posing nude for the cover of Women’s Health, friendship with Teyana Taylor, and her relationship with Kyle Kuzma. Plus, we trade stories about what it’s like to embarrass yourself in front of Beyonce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 16, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Inspired by my recent chats with Meghan Trainor and Ireland Baldwin, I’m talking all about my experience with pregnancy and my son, Sly. I cover; What I wish I knew before getting pregnant, the moment I found out, my mom group, and other Highs and Lows. Happy Mother’s Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 11, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Ireland Baldwin gets candid about pregnancy, eating disorders and life as a Hollywood nepo baby. Plus, how her family reacted to her strip club themed baby shower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 09, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 55
On the heels of the first Monday in May, I’m talking all things Met Gala. I reflect on my past Met Ball memories, including brushes with famous folks like Beyonce, Doja Cat, Phoebe Bridgers, Lizzo, and David Byrne. And I answer your questions about everything from the invites and red carpet experience to overall vibe. Plus, a look back at the origins of fashion’s biggest night. This is everything you always wanted to know about the Met Gala but never knew who to ask! Learn more about your ad cho...
May 04, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Anthem queen, supermom, and new author, Meghan Trainor muses on motherhood, music, and mental health. Plus, why she avoided sex during pregnancy and how a newfound friendship “Auntie” Kris Jenner has changed her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 02, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Diving into the (possible) upcoming WGA strike and what it means for the entertainment we love and the artists who make it. In this episode, I break down why I'm so pro-union and explore the impact of past writers' strikes on the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Bhad Bhabie, a.k.a. Danielle Bregoli, gets real about making bank on OnlyFans, being misunderstood, and the Troubled Teen Industry. Plus, why she recently covered up one some of her Chief Keef-inspired ink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 25, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this special edition of EmRata Asks, I answer your questions submitted via DM or voice memo. Nothing is off limits in this Ask Me Anything, where I give my thoughts on New York, Celeste Barber and what people are like at the annual Vanity Fair Oscars party. You can submit your questions at HighLow.fm or on socials using #HighLow. A Sony Music Entertainment, Somethin' Else, and Bitch Era Media production. Subscribe to ‘High Low: Talk Back’ for exclusive extra episodes every week. Plus, you’ll ...
Apr 20, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Marc Jacobs has had a career in fashion for over 30 years. Today, my friend for better the part of a decade comes on to discuss the art of performance, facelifts, reinvention and what he’s learned about the creative process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 18, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 49
There is an inherent disconnect between people’s online personas and who they are in real life, creating a divide between their IRL (in real life) and URL (online) identities. The way we represent ourselves online-through curation and manipulation-creates a discrepancy between the expectations we have of ourselves and our actual experiences, leading to feelings of inadequacy and making it difficult to perceive and connect to others in real life. This week I’m exploring the idea of the real vs. i...
Apr 13, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Loren Gray is a lot more than just a TikTok star. Loren came in right before her 21st birthday to discuss her upcoming debut album Guilty, her rise to viral fame, and her recent quest to live a “Hannah Montana life.” She talks about what its been like growing up with the internet watching and how she’s learned to navigate the music business despite the people who have doubted her. Plus: making TikToks, Taylor Swift and trucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 11, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 47
I’m sick this week but still wanted to give you something to listen to. I’m still getting a lot of messages to HighLow.fm about the episode I did on Non-Ethical Monogomy back in December. Check it out and let me know your thoughts, and if they’ve changed since this episode first aired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 06, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Hari Nef and I have known each other for almost 8 (?!) years. It’s been incredible to watch her blossom into the accomplished model, actress, and writer that she is today. Hari is undoubtedly having a moment on both stage, runway and screen (Barbie, The Idol, The Seagull with Parker Posey and walking nine fashion shows last season). We talk about the letter she wrote to Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie which landed her the role in Barbie and what it was like behind-the-scenes of the controversial ...
Apr 04, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 45