Comedian, social media sensation, and bestselling author Anna Akana joins me this week as she discusses her journey from dealing with the tragic loss of her sister to suicide to becoming a comedian where she found solace in making others laugh. We dive deep into the challenges of dating in LA, dealing with grief, the quirks of menstrual products, and the imp ... Show More
Oct 3
The Art of Dining Alone (and Redefining Community)
This week I’m talking about the art of dining alone, and why sometimes community is just you, your fork, and the courage to sit there unapologetically. Spoiler: I went out for sushi by myself, got seated in the middle of strangers’ dates, and somehow ended up in an accidental fak ... Show More
22m 42s
Sep 26
Everybody's Dying - Here's How It Taught Me To Live
It’s been a couple months since I dropped into your ears, and I wanted to be honest about where I’ve been. I hit pause on podcasting to rethink my career, launch my Substack (maybe both), and figure out if this mic was really the best place for me to share. In that break, I reali ... Show More
24m 4s
Jul 16
Why Women Stay Too Long—and How to Stop
This week, I respond to a listener who knows her marriage is over—but can’t shake the guilt of being the one to end it. We talk about why women are taught to feel like the villain when they choose themselves, how shame is inherited, and what it really means to leave a life that w ... Show More
17m 13s
Jan 2025
Leave Your Situationship in 2024 with Anna Kai
Bestie, we aren’t bringing any mediocre situationships into 2025 - but we are starting the year off with some hard truths. This week, we’re joined by Content Creator and Host of the Brutally Anna podcast, Anna Kai as she gives us the big sister advice we all need on how to know w ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2025
Anna’s Guide to Loving Your Body
On this week’s episode of Anna’s Guide, Anna gets vulnerable about her journey towards body positivity. Anna reflects on watching her body change online, her reformed attitude towards fitness, and loving yourself for more than just what’s on the outside. Welcome to Anna’s Guide t ... Show More
45 m