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Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil

For anyone who feels like their life is one disaster after another: good news–you’re not alone. Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk) gathers her funny friends and they share their most mortifying and embarrassing stories. Crucially, there are no morals and no silver linings. They are simply here to revel in each others’ misfortune. Wrong Turns: where dignity goes to die.Please share your own Wrong Turns with us for possible inclusion in the show, just email a voice memo to

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00:59:14

Cameron Esposito

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/08/12

Actor, stand-up, and author Cameron Esposito joins Jameela this week to discuss their relationship with their eating disorder and struggling with their gender identity, how they realized they are gender-fluid and what that means to them, how taking their top off on network television has helped them love their body, and more. Check out Cameron Esposito's book - Save Yourself - wherever books are sold. And listen to Cameron's podcast - Queery. You can follow Cameron

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01:04:23

Constance Wu

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/08/05

Actor, activist, and newly-minted author Constance Wu joins Jameela this week to discuss her new book - Making A Scene. They discuss learning from your mistakes and offering others grace for their own, why we shouldn't dismiss stereotypes but rather make them more human, and more. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weighhas amazing merch – checkit out at

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01:00:06

Ask Jameela Anything with Harry Trevaldwyn

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/07/29

Actor, comedian, and dear friend Harry Trevaldwyn joins Jameela this week to answer your questions! They talk about what they would say to their younger selves, how to know when to walk away from an argument, how to best heal after a breakup, advice for communicating in a romantic relationship, and more. You can follow Harry Trevaldwyn on Instagram and Twitter @Harrytrevaldwyn If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can

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00:59:33

How To Find Your Political Power with Adam Conover

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/07/22

Comedian, host, writer, and activist Adam Conover joins Jameela this week to encourage us all in the ways local government matters. They discuss the importance of - and Adam's involvement in - local politics, how to access your political power, why LA's upcoming mayoral election is so important, the Supreme Court's impact and how we got here, the homelessness problem and ways to fix it, and more. Check out Adam Conover's show - The G Word - on Netflix! Listen to Adam's podcast - Factually - wherever

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01:01:28

Sofie Hagen

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/07/15

Comedian and author Sofie Hagen joins Jameela this week to discuss their shared struggle with being too honest, feeling incredible after a nude photo shoot, the emotional work of comforting a supposed ally, how the pandemic quietly changed the experience of being fat, and more. Listen to Sofie's podcast - Bad People - wherever you get your podcasts. And check out Sofie's book - Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World That Wants to Shrink YouYou can follow Sofie on Instagram @sofiehagendk and Twitter

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01:10:10

George Resch (Tank Sinatra)

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/07/08

This week, the meme-master himself - George Resch aka Tank Sinatra - joins Jameela to discuss how his successful Instagram account Tanks Good News got started, what he has learned about generational trauma, his journey working through addiction and co-dependency, what he teaches his young sons, and more. **CONTENT WARNING** - There are mentions of self-harm in the first third of the episode, before the first ad break. If you are feeling sensitive to this, feel free to skip the first and join us

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01:04:52

Understanding Narcissism with Dr. Ramani Durvasula

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/07/01

Clinical Psychiatrist and author Dr. Ramani Durvasula joins Jameela this week to explain the ins and outs of narcissism. They cover what it is, the different forms it takes, how the world encourages narcissism in its leaders, how to recognize narcissism in a relationship, the ways narcissism is nurtured, how to survive in a relationship with a narcissist, and more. Check out Dr. Ramani Durvasula's books on narcissism, Don't You Know Who I Am and Should I Stay or Should I Go wherever books are

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00:51:51

Grace Campbell

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/06/24

Comedian, author, and activist Grace Campbell joins Jameela this week to talk about her upcoming Edinburgh show, her complicated relationship with men, where her stunning confidence comes from, why she gave herself a "man ban," it being okay to say you want a relationship, conquering her fear of being alone, and more. Follow Grace Campbell on Instagram @disgracecampbell and Twitter @GraceCampbell If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a

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00:43:06

Gina Yashere

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/06/17

Comedian, author, and 'Bob Hearts Abishola' EP/writer/actor, Gina Yashere, joins Jameela this week to discuss a career marked by perseverance, why she never stopped believing in herself, leaving a career in engineering to become what her mother called "a clown," the glass ceiling for black comedians in the UK, almost missing a meeting with sitcom legend Chuck Lorre, opening doors for other performers like London Hughes, and more. Check out Gina's book - Cack-Handed - wherever books are

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00:52:13

It's Okay To Gain Weight with Alex Light

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/06/10

This week, body confidence and self-acceptance influencer Alex Light joins Jameela to discuss her personal recovery journey from an eating disorder, the realization that diets don't work, the repercussions she and Jameela share from years of dieting, why the healing process is slow but worthwhile, why it's okay to gain weight, and more. Check out Alex Light's new book - You Are Not A Before

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00:59:52

Fixing The System, Not the Women with Laura Bates

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/06/03

Writer, activist, and founder of The Everyday Sexism Project Laura Bates joins Jameela this week to discuss what has changed since she started Everyday Sexism 10 years ago, the ways that all the authorities/systems are failing women, how rape is practically decriminalized in the UK, how men's issues are important to feminism as well, the importance of sharing stories, and more. Check out Laura Bates' most recent book - Fix The System, Not the WomenYou can follow Everyday Sexism on Twitter

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01:04:05

Erin Gibson

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/05/27

Comedian, podcast queen, and author Erin Gibson joins Jameela to discuss how they are feeling about the current abortion crisis, the way the media's fearmongering affects everyone, what the heck conspirituality is, Erin's journey to finding peace from her depression, the importance of local politics, where to start in making a political difference, and more. Check out Erin's book Feminasty, wherever books are sold: https://www.feminasty.com/You can follow Erin on Instagram @gibblertron You can

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01:04:25

Lauren "Lolo" Spencer

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/05/20

Actor, disabilities activist, and Youtube influencer Lauren "Lolo" Spencer joins Jameela this week to discuss her diagnosis of ALS at a very young age, how the people she loved came around her in difficult times, fighting for "non-medical" acting roles, why she started her Youtube channel Sitting Pretty, the monetary issues that face disabled people, the challenges of dating, what she hopes to see change in the world for disabled people, and more. Check out Lolo's Youtube channel - Sitting

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01:04:40

Elizabeth Banks - Re-release

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/05/13

In response to the national conversation around Roe v. Wade, we are re-releasing a favorite episode which goes in-depth on the importance of abortion. Actor, director, writer, and newly-minted podcaster Elizabeth Banks joins Jameela this week to discuss the ways PMS can affect your mental health, why Elizabeth is fighting so hard for reproductive rights, and how Elizabeth loves to wear dresses when directing movies. Elizabeth's podcast - MY BODY MY PODCAST is out now on Audible! If you have a

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01:20:26

Porn and Social Sex with Cindy Gallop

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/05/06

CEO of Make Love Not Porn, Cindy Gallop, joins Jameela to discuss loving the single life, how she discovered a gap in the porn market, why "social sex" is the answer to the porn industry's problems, the importance of sex education at every age, love as a kink, the patriarchal-fueled obstacles she faces building her company, and more. Check out Cindy's website - Make Love Not Porn: https://makelovenotporn.tv/ If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask

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00:59:50

Taylor Tomlinson

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/04/29

Stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson joins Jameela this week to discuss her recent diagnosis of bipolar 2, embracing medication, processing the stigma around bipolar to write a stand-up special around it, her relationship with food and finding intuitive eating, wishing for more open-ness around plastic surgery, what a "clelfi" is and why it is so revolutionary, and more. Check out Taylor's newest Netflix special - Look At YouFollow Taylor Tomlinson on Instagram @taylortomlinson If you have a

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01:10:51

What You Should Know About The Birth Control Pill...

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/04/22

Documentarians Abby Epstein & Ricki Lake join Jameela this week to discuss their documentary -The Business Of Birth Control. They discuss the history of the contraceptive pill, how many of its side effects have been downplayed by Big Pharma, the dangers surrounding the birth control pill, the importance of women being able to make an informed choice, why the media refuses to talk about this documentary, and more. **DISCLAIMER - To be clear, this episode is not anti-pill. It is pro-contraceptive

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01:06:51

Tyler Henry

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/04/15

Author and everyone's favorite medium Tyler Henry joins Jameela this week to discuss how he learned about his gifting, how his gift affects his daily life, how to tell the difference between intrusive thoughts and intuition, what he believes the afterlife is made of, how he creates healthy boundaries for himself in his work, the intuitiveness of children, how to manage scarier experiences with spirits, and more. Check out Tyler's Netflix series: Life After Death

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01:13:34

Evan Rachel Wood

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/04/08

For our 2-year anniversary episode, Jameela is joined by actor and activist Evan Rachel Wood. They discuss her work with The Phoenix Act and making actual legislative change for domestic abuse survivors, the different ways domestic abuse can happen and how it affects the survivor, her own experiences and journey towards healing, how becoming a mother helped her grow, the joy and freedom one can find in autonomy, and more. Watch Evan's docuseries Phoenix Rising on HBO Max.You can follow Evan Rachel

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00:56:20

Healing Refugee Trauma with Zarlasht Halaimzai

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil ·

2022/04/01

Zarlasht Halaimzai joins Jameela this week to share about her organization Amna - which works to provide psychosocial support for refugees. They discuss Zarlasht's own experience as a refugee fleeing the war in Afghanistan, how we can learn from the response towards Ukrainian refugees, the key things displaced people need, Amna's focus to creating safe spaces for children to talk and play, and more. To learn more about Zarlasht's work at Amna, check out their website: www.amna.orgYou can follow

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