Barely Famous

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses postpartum psychosis, maternal mental health, suicide, infanticide, child loss, and 9/11.Kail sits down with bestselling author Jodi Picoult for her second appearance on Barely Famous to discuss her 30th novel, Hollow Bones.From the inspiration behind the story and its unexpected connection to My Sister’s Keeper to the extensive research that brings her novels to life, Jodi shares the real-life stories, personal experiences, and surprising details woven into her latest release. They dive into postpartum psychosis and the gaps in maternal healthcare, the importance of preserving stories of loss, book bans and the fight for the freedom to read, and what it takes to write fiction that challenges readers to see the world differently.Plus, Jodi opens up about her research process, the realities of publishing, and her upcoming novel exploring AI companions and chatbots.For more information on how to contact your state reps check out Jodi's website hereGet Hollow Bones hereFor full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Boll And Branch:  Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com.barelyfamous with code barelyfamous.Dipsea: Go to DIPSEASTORIES.com.FAMOUS for your first week FREE - then 25% off.Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to homechef.com/barelyThe Absorption Company: Go to absorbmore.com and enter FAMOUS at check out for up to 35% off your first order.HERS: start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous.Hiya: for 50% off their best selling children’s vitamin head to hiyahealth.com/famousProgressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, rape, consent, and the Cornell 7 case. Some of the discussion may be upsetting or triggering for listeners.This week on Barely Famous, Kail sits down with Kayla for a conversation that covers everything from a very unfortunate red-carpet wardrobe malfunction to wedding planning, family, adoption, grief, and some deeply personal life experiences.Kayla opens up about her adoption story, reconnecting with her biological siblings, searching for answers about her biological family, and the complicated emotions that came with finally finding her biological mother. She also shares how the losses and difficult family circumstances she experienced this year have shaped the way she’s processing grief and moving forward.Later, Kail and Kayla discuss the Cornell 7 case and the broader conversation surrounding sexual assault, consent, accountability, and the responsibility of bystanders and institutions when they know someone is being harmed, and why they believe conversations about consent and educating young people are so important.For more of Kayla follow her on InstagramFor full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Shopify: Start your free trial period at shopify.com/famousSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kail sits down with debut author Grace Alexander to talk about her novel The Lowe Job and the scandalous, reality-TV-inspired world behind it. Grace shares how she went from working in finance to writing her first novel during maternity leave, landing a literary agent, and becoming a Book of the Month pick.They dive into the inspiration behind the book’s scandal, the influence of celebrity families and social media, and what it means to turn a public scandal into an empire. Grace opens up about the realities of publishing, writing complicated female characters, finding her writing style, and the pressure of following up a successful debut.Plus, Kail and Grace talk dream casting, UK vs. US book covers, mood reading, favorite authors, and the characters that made The Lowe Job so much fun to write.Purchase The Lowe Job hereFor full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowryThanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors!Collective: Get compounded GLP-1s for $59 a month from Collective Visit collective.org/FAMOUS The Absorption Company: Go to absorbmore.com and enter FAMOUS at check out for up to 35% off your first order.Arya: Right now, Arya is offering my listeners $10 off your first month at GET ARYA.COM/FAMOUS. This offer is only for my podcast listeners so use my link to get this discount.Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/famous and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutesHiya: for 50% off their best selling children’s vitamin head to hiyahealth.com/famousProgressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.