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