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In this episode, Valeria sits down with Stassi Schroeder for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, honest, and unexpectedly deep. They talk about Stassi’s early experiences in the spotlight and what it feels like to return to reality TV with Vanderpump Villa after years of personal growth. She opens up about the emotional toll of growing up on camera, how motherhood has changed her, and why she’s giving more attention to what matters most now.

Stassi shares how writing her latest book helped her rethink ambition, identity, and the myth of balance. She also reveals her decade-long struggle with self-harm and what helped her finally stop. The two dive into joy as a healing practice, the emotional cost of perfectionism, and why fashion is still one of Stassi’s favorite forms of self-expression (just don’t expect her to wear neon or crop tops). They also get into motherhood, mental health, alone time as a survival tool, and even egg-based spiritual cleansing.

This is a layered look at what it really means to evolve, how to stay grounded in chaos, and how to laugh at yourself along the way.

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Mentioned: 

Vanderpump Villa on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/vanderpump-villa-bf42f6f5-db26-4429-85e0-17e86d161c98 

Stassi Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5vYFtK213TmWUvTVynh0IL 

You Can't Have It All: The Basic B*tch Guide to Taking the Pressure Off by Stassi Schroeder: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1668049929 

What we talked about: 

00:31 Hair and Makeup Talk

01:45 Nail Care and Personal Preferences

02:39 Vanderpump and Personal Evolution

06:46 Writing and Vulnerability

07:39 Balancing Life and Work

10:42 Joy and Self-Improvement

16:47 Mental Health and Self-Care

38:05 Reflecting on Self-Harm

39:07 The Catalyst for Change

40:02 Finding Coping Mechanisms

40:31 A Turning Point in the Relationship

45:26 The Importance of Alone Time

46:37 Fashion and Style Evolution

01:00:35 Navigating Motherhood and Identity

01:03:07 Balancing Work and Personal Life

01:07:26 Dealing with Jealousy and Social Media

01:11:35 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

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