About this episode

Kail interviews Jenn Del Rio about her experiences as a teen mom and the realities behind her episode of 16 and Pregnant.

Kail sits down with 16 and Pregnant alum Jenn Del Rio to unpack what really happened behind the scenes of her episode and everything viewers never saw. Jenn opens up about becoming a teen mom to twins, escaping an abusive relationship, fighting for custody and unexpectedly finding the man who would help raise her boys. Jenn also reveals how much of her 16 and Pregnant episode was recreated or manufactured for TV and how reality television impacted her real life long after the cameras left. Plus, she shares where life has taken her now: marriage, four kids, farm life, Lupus and the book she’s writing about everything she’s kept private for years. For more of Jenn follow her on Tik Tok and Instagram . For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowry Thanks for supporting the show by checking out the sponsors! Talkiatry: Head to Talkiatry.com/famous and complete the short assessment to get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. HERS : start your initial free visit at forhers.com/barelyfamous . Progressive: To get your auto insurance quote head to progressive.com Zenni: Go to zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first…

People in this episode

Host: Kail

Guest: Jenn Del Rio

Topics covered

• teen motherhood
• reality television
• personal struggles
• custody battles
• life after TV
• mental health

Keywords

• Jenn Del Rio
• 16 and Pregnant
• teen mom
• custody
• reality TV
• abusive relationship
• Lupus
• book writing

Sponsors

Talkiatry, HERS, Progressive, Zenni

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