The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet

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 h...

Amanda reunites with her friend, actress, writer, producer, and singer Billie Piper. They reminisce about their shared experiences and beginnings in the UK - where they both started their professional careers as teenagers. Their conversation includes Billie’s latest project, the Netflix movie Scoop, inspired by the infamous interview of Prince Andrew. Amanda and Billie discuss the complicated journey of parenthood, sharing insights...

Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, is renowned for her expertise in narcissism and its effects on relationships. Amanda and Dr. Durvasula discuss the complexities of narcissism, shedding light on its defining characteristics and the impact it has on individuals and their relationships. She explains that narcissism is more than just self-centeredness; it's a pervasive pattern of grandiosity,...

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 refocu...

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 discuss...

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 endomet...

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 ...

In today's episode of "The Conversation," I, Amanda de Cadenet, alongside my fabulous co-host Rachel Hall, have the pleasure of getting into it  with the insightful Jed Jenkins, the creative mind behind "Mother Nature." We're peeling back the layers on how the natural world shapes our inner growth and the craft of writing. Jed opens up about the magic of how his thoughts take shape through the art of dialogue. He's a firm believer ...

In this podcast episode, Amanda de Cadenet and Brit Marling revisit their past interview from ten years ago, reflecting on their personal and professional growth. They explore the evolution of their careers, with Brit discussing her transition from acting to directing and the grounding effect it has had on her life. They touch on the importance of storytelling, the impact of aging, and the changing roles of women in the entertainme...

In this podcast episode, Lisa Rinna and Amanda de Cadenet engage in a vulnerable discussion about the complexities of grief, parenting, and aging in the public eye. They delve into the transformative effects of loss, the significance of living authentically, and the challenges of raising teenagers against societal pressures. The conversation also covers the dynamics of long-term marriage, the pioneering role of being on the cover o...

The lifelong path of recovery from addiction is a shared theme in the lives of actress Jamie Lee Curtis and host Amanda de Cadenet. The duo shares their sobriety stories and spiritual journeys from a place of sisterhood, mutual trust, and empathy. Join us today on this episode of The Conversation, where Jamie Lee Curtis truthfully shares her journey through addiction to the light of sobriety. Jamie Lee discusses the three events th...

Today, Sarah Jones and Amanda discuss the sexualization and disempowerment of women. Sarah, writer, actor and filmmaker, brings to light aspects of the sex industry through her film Sell/Buy/Date.  We delve into topics that should not be taboo and issues that require a conversation that for all too long have been ignored, denied or sadly even justified, like why women should not be shamed and stigmatized for expressing their sexual...

Are the tides turning on psychedelics? What once was considered a dangerous experiment might now be the answer to PTSD, depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. Lucy Walker, the documentary filmmaker of How to Change Your Mind, has studied the effects of various psychedelics and is convinced of the favorable treatment they provide. It may seem counterintuitive, but Lucy cites examples of how these drugs can lead to lon...

Embarking on our personal growth journeys can sometimes feel overwhelming and confusing especially when faced with some of the profound ideas discussed in spiritual communities. That’s why I’m thrilled to be speaking with Jeff Brown on this week’s episode of The Conversation. Jeff is the brilliant author behind Hearticulations, one of my absolute favorite books dedicated to making spiritual growth accessible to everyone. If you’re ...

In this episode of The Conversation Podcast, we are joined by model and activist, Sabrina Elba. She discusses the podcast, Coupledom, that she and her husband, Idris, co-host together. They created this podcast during the pandemic as a reminder of the importance of human connection and nurturing relationships. On their podcast, they visit with couples of all types, even the creators of Ben and Jerry’s famous ice cream. We discuss t...

“No one has the power to fix anyone but themselves,” is one of many impactful pieces of wisdom shared by actress and author Julianna Margulies in this episode. Host Amanda and Julianna cover a wide range of topics: the joy of a second chance at love, measuring how much hovering over our teen children helps, raising children, and how eager we are to watch a tv series that explores how women over 50 navigate this chapter of life. Don...