Margarita Monet, lead singer of Edge of Paradise, joins me to talk about the pressure to have “trauma” to make good art, the truth about being in a rock band, and why healing doesn't have to be performative. From band breakups and anxiety to cultural expectations around aging, marriage, and motherhood—we cover it all.

In this episode, we get into what it really means to be honest, how to let go of people without losing yourself, and how Margarita built confidence without conforming to the “tortured artist” stereotype. She shares how being a frontwoman in a rock band shaped her, the guilt of not having a traumatic past, and why she’s unlearning people-pleasing for good.

If you’ve ever felt like you needed to struggle to be taken seriously—or felt pressure to stay in relationships (creative or personal) that no longer align—this one’s for you.

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In this episode, Reality TV Casting Producer Tara Katchur gets honest in a way she never has before. She talks about the childhood friends who ghosted her on her wedding day, what it felt like to keep showing up for people who didn’t show up for her, and the moment she finally learned to listen when someone shows you who they are.

Tara also opens up about growing up with a dual-diagnosed mom and the years she spent being the “parent” in her family. She shares the ultimatum that changed everything and the exhaustion of always keeping it together.

She even tells the story of the colonoscopy she had at 24—how gaining twenty pounds led her to a doctor’s office, and how finding polyps early ended up saving her life.

We wrap with a conversation about beauty pressures coming from shows like Love Island, and what she’s learned about putting herself out there online. As Tara says, it costs nothing to support someone’s work… even though the internet can be a strange place.

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In this episode, one of my favorite artists, Lew, sits down with me to chat about the messy truths of dating and the real struggle behind the artistry. This conversation is raw, reflective, and painfully relatable—especially if you've ever ignored red flags just to feel loved.

We overshare about:

Taking back a cheating ex and gender double standards

Trusting your gut and spotting red flags early

The pressure to define “exclusive” in today’s dating world

How heartbreak can harden you—and how to soften again

Moving to LA with no job, no money, and no backup plan

The emotional rollercoaster of working in entertainment

Drake being the GOAT of storytelling

Lew’s story is a reminder that rock bottom builds character—but courage is what makes you stay.

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