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Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy

ByLemonada Media
25 episodes

Podcast Summary

Dive into the raw and unfiltered world of "Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy," where the former child star explores the complexities of growing up in the spotlight. With a candid approach, Jennette shares her journey through fame, mental health, and personal growth, tackling the tough emotions that come with it. Each episode features insightful conversations with notable guests, including actors, writers, and mental health advocates, who share their own experiences with vulnerability and resilience. From discussing the pressures of perfectionism with a fellow former child actor to unpacking the nuances of self-identity with a renowned psychologist, the podcast offers a refreshing perspective on the human experience. Jennette's authenticity and humor shine through as she navigates serious topics with grace and candor. "Hard Feelings" is not just a podcast; it’s a safe space to confront the unspoken struggles we all face, inviting listeners to embrace their own hard feelings.

#1

Hard Feelings with Jennette McCurdy (Official Trailer)

Jennette McCurdy doesn't give a f*ck. Except that she does. She gives many f*cks. So many, in fact, that she hurts constantly. "This is what it means to be human," Jennette said in an exclusive quote for this podcast description. She said it with her chin in her palm, taking herself seriously.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-10-13•1mins
#2

shame

this past year has been crazy. with the success of my book, i thought the shame i felt about my past would finally wash away. surprise ! it didn’t. listen to the episode to hear more about it, i don’t want to spoil it all here. why are you still reading this ? please go listen now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-10-24•23mins
#3

bad mood

i recorded this episode in new york city, the capital of stink. i was in a pissy mood. i kind of want to mention the hotel i stayed in so that, should you visit new york, you don’t have to subject yourself to those nasty, moldy steamers, but i can’t bring myself to. actually i can, it was called public hotel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-10-24•20mins
#4

pressure

i used to be an “underdog”. it was a narrative that fueled me. nowadays i don’t have the external circumstances that support that narrative, so what do i do now ? no i’m actually asking. this isn’t rhetorical. i’m literally asking you, the reader, to tell me what to do now. you can send ideas to my managers, norm & derek, at mainstay entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-10-28•17mins
#5

loyalty

in this episode i delve into loyalty and, more specifically, what an issue i think it presents in certain relationships. the key relationship that comes to mind for me is the one with my “dad”. to understand why i put “dad” in quotes, you’re gonna have to listen to the episode. mormon punch recipe: 1 part sprite, 1 part rainbow sherbet, 1 dollop of whipped cream, ice to taste.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-10-31•22mins
#6

egg freezing

“doctor week” is a week i dread every year. it’s a week where i stuff as many doctor’s appointments in as possible because i dread them so much that i want to get them all over with as quickly as possible. this time, the appointments were a mammogram, ultrasound, pap smear, genetic testing, and an egg freezing consultation. i talk about what these appointments brought up for me emotionally, in the most i-have-zero-credentials-and-am-clearly-not-a-doctor sort of way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-11-07•18mins
#7

ending friendships

i don’t think friendships are necessarily a forever thing. i think sometimes it’s beneficial to end them. in my twenties, i tried to stay in expired friendships where the dynamic was doing me a disservice. in this episode, i talk through two examples of when i ended “key” friendships in my life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-11-14•21mins
#8

abandonment issues

abandonment issues: we all know them, we all hate them. well, maybe we don’t all know them. but i certainly do. in a heightened way. even with, i’m embarrassed to admit, my assistant…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-11-21•18mins

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#9

acne

once upon a time there was a girl named jennette who struggled with acne. she then became a woman named jennette who still struggled with acne. this was a confusing and frustrating journey for her. until she met a handsome prince named benzoyl peroxide. only, the story is a lot more complicated than that. listen to the episode to hear the full fairytale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-11-28•19mins
#10

burnout

i used to think work-life balance was for lazy people who couldn’t cut it. turns out, they were on to something. sorry i judged you, you balanced and healthy individuals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-12-05•15mins
#11

authentic connection

i got lunch with a new friend and it was a deeply fulfilling experience. have i finally beaten social anxiety ? or was there just something specific and special about this connection ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-12-12•18mins
#12

end of year reflection

it’s been a wild year. gather round as i look back at 2023. the highs, the lows and a story that still makes me laugh every time i think about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-12-19•17mins
#13

i miss my 20s

my 20s sucked ass. full ass. yet lately i’ve been finding myself reminiscing. what’s that about ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-12-26•18mins
#14

eating disorder recovery

as you may well know, i once struggled with an eating disorder. i’ve met and heard from so many of you who also struggle with this so today i’m gonna share what has worked for me.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-01-02•24mins
#15

social media

i have a love/hate relationship with social media. okay so maybe it’s just a hate/hate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-01-09•17mins
#16

i’m pretty

so… i’m pretty. this might be a weird thing to say but i think it’s an important one. i spent too much of my life not recognizing my own beauty. i let negative beliefs and body dysmorphia rule me. not anymore, baby ! i like my eyes and my lips and my boobs and my hips and my hair and my cheekbones and the whole package. i’m happy to look like me.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-01-16•15mins
#17

style

it took me a long time to realize that clothing could be a creative and fulfilling way to express myself. here’s why i think it’s an underrated element of self-esteem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-01-23•19mins
#18

bad mood (rerun)

i recorded this episode in new york city, the capital of stink. i was in a pissy mood. i kind of want to mention the hotel i stayed in so that, should you visit new york, you don’t have to subject yourself to those nasty, moldy steamers, but i can’t bring myself to. actually i can, it was called public hotel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-01-30•20mins
#19

the last episode

in this final episode of hard feelings, i share a story of a recent incident where i wish i stood up for myself after someone’s hurtful comment. don’t worry, next time i will 😉 . thank you all for listening to hard feelings - i truly hope it’s been helpful to you in some way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-02-06•16mins
#20

pressure (rerun)

i used to be an “underdog”. it was a narrative that fueled me. nowadays i don’t have the external circumstances that support that narrative, so what do i do now ? no i’m actually asking. this isn’t rhetorical. i’m literally asking you, the reader, to tell me what to do now. you can send ideas to my managers, norm & derek, at mainstay entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-03-12•17mins
#21

loyalty (rerun)

in this episode i delve into loyalty and, more specifically, what an issue i think it presents in certain relationships. the key relationship that comes to mind for me is the one with my “dad”. to understand why i put “dad” in quotes, you’re gonna have to listen to the episode. mormon punch recipe: 1 part sprite, 1 part rainbow sherbet, 1 dollop of whipped cream, ice to taste.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-03-18•22mins
#22

egg freezing (rerun)

“doctor week” is a week i dread every year. it’s a week where i stuff as many doctor’s appointments in as possible because i dread them so much that i want to get them all over with as quickly as possible. this time, the appointments were a mammogram, ultrasound, pap smear, genetic testing, and an egg freezing consultation. i talk about what these appointments brought up for me emotionally, in the most i-have-zero-credentials-and-am-clearly-not-a-doctor sort of way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-04-09•18mins
#23

ending friendships (rerun)

i don’t think friendships are necessarily a forever thing. i think sometimes it’s beneficial to end them. in my twenties, i tried to stay in expired friendships where the dynamic was doing me a disservice. in this episode, i talk through two examples of when i ended “key” friendships in my life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-04-30•21mins

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#24

abandonment issues (rerun)

abandonment issues: we all know them, we all hate them. well, maybe we don’t all know them. but i certainly do. in a heightened way. even with, i’m embarrassed to admit, my assistant…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-05-14•18mins
#25

acne (rerun)

once upon a time there was a girl named jennette who struggled with acne. she then became a woman named jennette who still struggled with acne. this was a confusing and frustrating journey for her. until she met a handsome prince named benzoyl peroxide. only, the story is a lot more complicated than that. listen to the episode to hear the full fairytale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2024-06-11•19mins

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