Lindy West’s Memoir Adult Braces (with Guy Branum)

About this episode

Chelsea and Guy Branum discuss Lindy West's memoir on body image and personal growth.

Chelsea welcomes comedian and writer Guy Branum to dive into “Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane,” the essay collection by writer and former podcast guest Lindy West. They explore Lindy’s journey on the road to Kokomo (yes, the place referenced in the Beach Boys song) while unpacking body image, burnout, life after working on the TV adaptation of “Shrill,” and whether or not to be polyamorous!! Is this what Eat, Pray, Love was supposed to be?? A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including body image talk. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Ritual - Save 25% on your first month at ritual.com/glamorous. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Show Notes: Dringo! Card Lindy West Thought She Couldn’t Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong. (NY Times) ***…

People in this episode

Host: Chelsea Devantez

Guest: Guy Branum

Topics covered

• body image
• burnout
• polyamory
• celebrity memoirs
• pop culture

Keywords

• Lindy West
• Adult Braces
• body image
• polyamory
• burnout
• celebrity memoir

Sponsors

Quince, Thrive Causemetics, Ritual, Libro.fm

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane, Shrill

Places: Kokomo

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