Heidi Montag on Fame, Failure, and Finally Being Understood

Heidi Montag on Fame, Failure, and Finally Being Understood

June 18, 2026 · 45 min

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Heidi Montag discusses her journey in music, public perception, and personal success.

You’re probably wrong about Heidi Montag. This week on Superwomen, I sat down with the woman many people think they already know. (And no, we’re not talking about The Hills.) Instead, we get into the dream Heidi had long before reality TV: her music. She shares how she spent years pouring everything into her album, why she believed it had failed, and what it felt like to watch it find a cult following more than a decade later. This is a conversation about what it costs to keep believing in a dream the world has already dismissed, and what happens when public perception finally catches up to who you were all along. Brought to you by Macy's. Episode Guide: (00:00) Introducing pop culture icon Heidi Montag (02:54) Why music was always her dream (05:35) Meeting David Foster + turning down a major deal (10:39) The story behind her 10 surgeries in one day (15:39) Heidi's advice for dealing with hate and criticism (18:15) The unexpected revival of her music (24:08) Navigating success during a season of grief (29:03) The reality of being a working mom (32:34) How public perception of Heidi has changed (39:01) How she defines success today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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