Sad Girls Who Read
Are you a sad girl who loves to read? Do you eat prozac for breakfast? Are you looking for a serotonin boost? Look no further! Actress Erin Kommor and therapist Alegra Kastens cover one book each episode, and in true sad girl fashion, become unhinged as they talk books, dating, daddy issues, and their general mental unwellness. Stay tuned for iconic sad girl special guests who join as well!
Episodes
This week, the Sad Girls are reading Tembi Locke’s memoir of love, Sicily, and finding home, “From Scratch.” As Erin and Alegra dig into this rare love story, they discuss love at first sight, dating in New York City, and the reasons why Alegra wants to quit dating apps and start seeing a psychic.
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In this bonus episode, Alegra shares what it's been like working with a nutritionist, and she and Erin discuss what it's like healing from an eating disorder.
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Episodes edited by Donny Hadfield
...The Sad Girls have returned to cover parts 3-5 of Stephanie Foo's memoir, "What My Bones Know." In this episode, Erin and Alegra dive into intergenerational trauma, what it's like setting up a problematic partner (or parent) for success in their next relationship, and various ways of healing, including restorative yoga and acupuncture. We love meds!
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In their first episode since their appearance on The Tamron Hall Show, the Sad Girls break down how that day went, as well as the rest of their week, including Alegra's experience with her nutritionist and Erin's big news. Then, they jump into the first half of Stephanie Foo's memoir about CPTSD and healing, "What My Bones Know," where they share their thoughts on talk therapy, this country's mental health...
Tamron Hall's second Jordan Manning novel is out TODAY, Sad Girls, and to celebrate, she is joining Alegra and Erin to break it all down. They discuss self care, her inspiration, and how writing a book can be free therapy. Also, they touch on how there is no "perfect time" to do something, so just do it, Sad Girls! Finally... GIVE TAMRON HER KATE WINSLET EMAIL.
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To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Sad Girls are reading a novel… written by a man?! (It was an accident! Sorry, Sad Girls!) In this episode, they’re breaking down the novel by David Nicholls that inspired the Anne Hathaway/Jim Sturgess movie and the new Netflix show starring Leo Woodall. The book has them talking about the singular moments and people who have changed their lives, as well as what it’s like falling in love ...
After last week’s episode about Alegra and Erin’s journeys with therapy, the Sad Girls decided to open up even more - this time, about their experiences with eating disorders. While getting vulnerable about their histories, they touch on the discrepancies between body positive social media accounts and people in larger bodies and also the effects of eating disorders on mental health. The end the episode by answering listener-submit...
The Sad Girls are taking a break from reading this week to talk about therapy. While it’s impossible to “go backwards” and unlearn what you’ve learned in your sessions, sometimes it feels like that, so Alegra and Erin update each other on where they are today in their therapy journeys. They also discuss living a sober-curious life and dive into the details of disassociating, CPTSD, and trauma. Also, Alegra shares a recent experienc...
This week, Erin and Alegra dive into “As the Wicked Watch” by Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamron Hall (The Tamron Hall Show, Today’s Take, Deadline: Crime). As the first book in Hall’s thrilling Jordan Manning mystery series, this powerful novel tackles a topic not discussed nearly enough. The Sad Girls discuss the captivating way Hall is able to infuse her life into her writing, separating yourself from traumatic work, and missi...
Sad Girls, you’ve been asking and it’s time for answers. In this special episode, Erin interviews Alegra about her book deal and how it came to be. She talks about her initial fears and how she overcame them, the similarities between dating and creating art, and what her next steps are. Also, the Sad Girls compare Valentine’s Days.
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After a brief pop culture roundup including the Grammys, Taylor Swift drama and preparing for the Super Bowl, the Sad Girls dig into “Milk Fed.” Alegra and Erin both share their connections to the novel that Entertainment Weekly, Vogue, and Time named one of the “Best Books of the Year.” In it, Melissa Broder breaks down the world of diet culture while weaving in a story of family, sexuality, and faith.
This week, Alegra and Erin are covering Sonali Deraniyagala's "Wave," the tragic true story of loss and grief. There may not be a "right way" to grieve, but there IS a right way to speak to someone who experienced loss, and the Sad Girls are absolutely breaking it down. They also touch on trying to rationalize bad things happening to you, and how to reframe it.
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Alegra and Erin are back to cover the last three episodes of the six-part documentary that follows Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and Sad Girls… it doesn’t get any easier as you get further. The duo breaks down the unsettling conclusion and gets into why TikTok is torn on the issue. Also, they explain why they (and her lawyers) think she needs to slow down with the social media posts and discuss the similarities between this case and Scaman...
This week, Alegra and Erin get out of their own way. They discuss how to set yourself up for the best possible outcome, best practices to start your day on the right foot, and why you shouldn't micromanage your past. They also compare the similarities between dating and auditioning, and they revisit their New Year's intentions.
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The Sad Girls are putting down their books this week to watch the first three episodes of Lifetime’s “The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard.” They discuss details of Munchausen Syndrome, the horrors of manipulation, and their opinions of this very nuanced and terrifying story.
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It’s Rotting Girl Winter, and the Sad Girls are back to cover part two of Kristin Hannah’s epic novel, “The Great Alone.” Besides discussing how the thrilling conclusion differed from their expectations, Alegra and Erin also discuss the similarities between one of the storylines and Gypsy Rose Blanchard, as well as Gen Z lingo and Jo Koy’s Golden Globes monologue.
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Happy New Year, Sad Girls! Today, Alegra and Erin are covering the perfect cozy winter read, "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah. Alegra educates about PTSD before the Sad Girls discuss why they're not made for Alaska living.
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Christmas is over and the New Year has not yet arrived. That's right, Sad Girls; it's officially The Dark Week (in terms of both sunlight and emotions). Erin and Alegra discuss what this week can do to you, and why it's important to celebrate your wins... and the complications that arise when that doesn't feel like enough.
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Alegra and Erin are back for Part II of Roxane Gay's "Hunger," where they discuss not being defined by the worst thing to happen to you and the stresses of body image in show business, among other things. Sad Girls, as we begin a new year, remember: if it's for you, it'll find you.
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This week, Alegra and Erin settle in for the first half of their discussion on Roxane Gay's "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body," and Sad Girls, there is a lot to talk about. This intimate and honest book lead the duo to discuss body image, concern trolling (especially in regards to bigger bodies), and the scam that is the BMI chart. Also, Alegra shares big news!
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