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For the first time we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini episode we feature Alicia Keys. 

We begin our conversation discussing how women perceive their body size and age. Alicia has a beautiful outlook on how a woman’s body perception can change with insight and a historical view. We also discussed the birth of her son, Egypt, and Alicia explains everything she learned about breastfeeding. 

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 


[00:32] Alicia and Amanda talk about how women perceive their body size and age
[02:52] Alica discusses her body changing after she had her son
[03:22] Alica’s response to breastfeeding and what she wasn’t told
[05:52] How Alica came to choose her child's name
[07:26] Alica reflects on her trip to Egypt
[07:52] Alicia answers Amanda's rapid-fire questions

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:


Vacationing alone can be liberating because you aren’t worried about another person’s happiness.
Women are hard on themselves when it comes to body size and aging. Women need to give themselves a break and look on the inside.
Before you melt down, getaway. You may not be able to travel to Egypt, but you can do a B&B in the next town.

 

RESOURCES:

Amanda de Cadenet - Website

Amanda de Cadenet - Instagram

Alicia Keys - Facebook

Alicia Keys - Instagram

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.
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For the first time we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini-episode, we feature Lady Gaga. 

Lady Gaga always knew she wanted a larger than life music career and has done everything possible to pursue that dream and goal. In my chat with Lady Gaga she reflects on a dark period in her life, and refocusing her attention on her music, career, and finding happiness. She shares that she wants young women to know, “It’s important to remember that you have to be the sole source of your happiness. It is up to you, no one else.”

 

IN THIS EPISODE: 


[00:32] Lady Gaga reflects on her teenage years and the growing up she needed to do
[02:30] How did Lady Gaga’s parents influence her views of marriage, and how did she deal with loneliness early in her career 
[04:30] Lady Gaga discusses a dark period in her life
[06:05] How she overcame and started focusing on music and happiness
[08:30] Lady Gaga’s advice to women
[09:13] Lady Gaga responds to Amanda’s rapid-fire questions 

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:


Artists should dedicate their time, effort and energy to what they want to become in life.
There is a myth that cocaine makes you better at what you do. Often, it just makes you sick.
Don’t rely on a man to make you happy. That is your responsibility, and it’s unfair to him.

 

RESOURCES:

Amanda de Cadenet - Website

Amanda de Cadenet - Instagram

Lady Gaga - Facebook

Lady Gaga - LinkedIn

 

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.
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Trigger Warning for our listeners - please be advised, this episode talks about sexual assault.

This episode of The Conversation features Tiffany Haddish, an American comedian known for her raw and unfiltered humor.Tiffany continues to overcome a lot of difficulties. At nine years old, her mother was diagnosed with schizophrenia, triggered by a car accident and brain injury .Despite facing a series of challenges, including endometriosis, arrests, and DUIs, Haddish has channeled her experiences into laughter. She's a successful stand-up comedian and the author of two books, "The Last Black Unicorn" and "I Curse You With Joy." This conversation with Tiffany is truly inspiring.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:


[00:25] The discussion begins with how trauma, as bad as it is, can inspire you to be accomplished and successful
[01:26] Tiffany Haddish shares how her mother's schizophrenia framed her childhood and life
[07:25] Amanda and Tiffany compare their journeys to adulthood, and Tiffany admits that she has been an “emotional hoarder”
[09:09] Tiffany reveals her addiction, her struggle with endometriosis, and what she has done to cope
[23:10] How pain can force you to take control of your health
[30:54] Discussion about CBD, keeping stress levels down, a court case and sexual abuse when she was 13
[40:26] Tiffany reveals her thoughts and experiences with foster care during her childhood and how she releases stress through humor
[35:54] Tiffany talks about her arrests and why she will remain sober, other health considerations, mocktails and hangover results
[1:00:25] Discussion about the books Tiffany has authored, the men she’s dating and sexual pleasure

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:


Trauma victims keep events, feelings, and emotions inside themselves until they realize they can’t medicate trauma. You need therapy to be able to unpack the feelings you are hoarding. 
Women are good at dismissing pain. Women try hard not to acknowledge pain, and therefore, it doesn’t exist. Women are caretakers for others and often forget to care for themselves. 
Alcohol abuse causes, DUIs, child abuse, spousal abuse, and other traumas because people do not have control of their minds and actions. Statistics prove so many tragedies happen because alcohol or drug abuse is involved.

 

BIOGRAPHY:

Tiffany Haddish is an American stand-up comedian and actress. Her breakthrough came in with a leading role in the comedy film Girls Trip, which earned her several accolades and was included on The New Yorker's list of the best film performances of the 21st century.

 

GUEST RESOURCES:

tiffanyhaddish.com

Tiffany Haddish Instagram

Tiffany Haddish YouTube

Book: The Last Black Unicorn

Pre-Order Book: I Curse You with Joy on Amazon

Pre-Order Book: I Curse You with Joy on Barnes and Noble

 

THE CONVERSATION:

Amanda de Cadenet SubstackAmanda de Cadenet - WebsiteAmanda de Cadenet - Instagram

 

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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.
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In this episode Suleika Jaouad and Amanda talk about her Oscar nominated film American Symphony, and Suleika's second cancer diagnosis happening the same week her husband Jon Baptiste was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards.

 They discuss transforming significant life challenges into avenues for connection and creativity.The beauty of finding small joys amidst uncertainty, the courage it takes to share our most vulnerable moments, and the profound growth that can come from acceptance and self-discovery. Suleika's story is testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of storytelling.This is a conversation filled with honesty, vulnerability, and hope.

Here are some thought-provoking takeaways from their discussion:


The Isolation Journals: Discover how a 30-day project evolved into a thriving creative community, offering a space for storytelling and vulnerability.
Small Joys: Learn about the practice of identifying daily moments of joy, and how this simple act can shift our focus and bring light to our lives.
Resilience Through Creativity: Hear how both Suleika and Amanda have used their creative processes to navigate through illness and adversity, finding strength and connection along the way.
The Role of Relationships: Explore the impact of relationships on our experiences with illness and the importance of building a supportive community.
Embracing Uncertainty: Reflect on the idea of living each day with curiosity and wonder, rather than fear, and how this perspective can enrich our lives.
The importance of therapy and the value of having a space to talk openly about the challenges we face in our relationships.

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Archival episode with Lake Bell from the very first podcast series of The Conversation.  Lake Bell discusses the challenges of growing up with divorced parents, fostering teamwork in creative spaces, and how medication and therapy helped Lake be herself again after a traumatic birth experience.
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​​Archival episode with Padma Lakshmi from the very first podcast series of The Conversation. Amanda de Cadenet travels to the Hamptons where she and guest Padma Lakshmi get cozy for an intimate discussion about the joys of getting older and navigating raising kids through the lens of your own childhood trauma.
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