Michele Lee UNFILTERED: Knots Landing, Broadway & Mental Health | Harder To Breathe Podcast

🎙️ I’m beyond excited to share this deeply personal and incredibly special episode of The Harder To Breathe Podcast — featuring none other than my amazing aunt, the legendary Michele Lee!

You know her from Knots Landing, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Broadway, and a 50+ year career that's nothing short of iconic. But in this conversation, we go way beyond the headlines.

It was an honor to sit down with Aunt Michele and my co-host Brian “Duck” Maillard for a raw, real, and heartfelt chat. We covered everything — from superstardom to family complexities (especially her relationship with my dad, Kenny!), to healing from grief and discovering self-acceptance later in life.

She opened up about navigating imposter syndrome (yes, even at the top of her game), shared stories from her early Broadway days and The Love Bug, and teased her brand-new podcast with her Knots Landing co-stars. And yes... we get that Bill Clinton story. 😳

I also share my surreal experience giving the commencement speech at Pepperdine University and reflect on how it all ties back to Mental Health Awareness Month and my own recovery journey.

This episode is packed with vulnerability, laughter, wisdom, and a few surprises.

🎧 In this episode, we cover:
[00:00:30] - Michele Lee’s incredible legacy
[00:02:30] - My Pepperdine commencement moment
[00:09:30] - Mental Health Awareness & the work of NAMI
[00:16:25] - The heart of our family story: control, codependence & healing
[00:34:30] - Grace, reflection & Michelle’s take on aging
[01:06:30] - Knots Landing reunion podcast: We’re Not Done Yet
[01:14:15] - The Bill Clinton moment, hypnosis for stage fright, Barbra Streisand & more!

This one meant a lot to me — I hope it resonates with you too. Drop a comment and let me know what stood out the most.👇

➡️ And be sure to follow Michele’s new show: Knot Done Yet!