We sit down with Elizabeth Smart for a deeply honest conversation about life after unimaginable trauma. She opens up about navigating detours she never chose, rebuilding her identity after captivity, and learning to release the shame that can cling to our darkest moments. Together, we talk about resilience, healing, motherhood, and how survival is not the end of the story — it’s the beginning of reclaiming your power.

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We’re diving headfirst into the chaos, controversy, and cultural impact of America’s Next Top Model with none other than Jay Manuel. From iconic runway meltdowns to the judging panel dynamics we didn’t see on TV, Jay gives his unfiltered take on the show’s most talked-about moments, and what it was like working alongside Tyra Banks at the height of ANTM mania. Was it empowering? Exploitative? Both? Jay breaks down how the show shaped reality TV, the fashion industry, and the mental health conversation we’re still having today. Meanwhile in LadyGang land… Jac adds yet another horrifying reason to her growing list of why we absolutely cannot use hotel coffee makers (you will never travel the same again). Keltie overshares about getting BV because nothing says sisterhood like bacterial vaginosis solidarity. And Becca might be drinking a little too much, but in her defense, life is lifing.

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Today is a full-circle, pull-back-the-curtain LadyGang moment. Keltie shows the girls her book cover for the very first time, and let’s just say… emotions are EMOTING. Keltie opens up about the brutal summer that quietly changed everything, the burnout, the grief, the reckoning, and the moment she realized she couldn’t keep powering through without telling the truth. That hard season became the spark for her upcoming book, The F*ck Them Theory, and she gets real about why writing it felt terrifying, necessary, and ultimately freeing. She also introduces her next era: the K-Type Collective, a community rooted in ambition, support, and paying it forward. Keltie explains why giving back, mentoring other women, and building something bigger than herself feels non-negotiable right now, and how this chapter isn’t about hustling harder, it’s about leading with purpose.

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Viral comedian and country chaos queen Danae Hays joins us to discuss everything from butt stuff to vibrators to the very specific trauma of awkward doctor’s appointments. We dive into growing up with southern manners (and how quickly they disappear when the group chat gets spicy), the real-life moments that inspire her wildly relatable comedy songs, and the behind-the-scenes story of her meteoric rise from internet favorite to sold-out touring comedian. She also gives us the inside scoop on her brand-new Buck Wild Tour, what it’s like taking her larger-than-life characters on the road, and why leaning into the chaos has been her greatest career move yet.

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It's round 2 with Stephen Colletti! Stephen opens up about his journey from MTV fame to scripted TV, what One Tree Hill really meant to him, and how navigating fame at a young age shaped who he is today, on screen and off. We talk about growing up in the public eye, the pressure of being labeled a “heartthrob,” and what it was like transitioning from reality TV on MTV to becoming a serious actor on One Tree Hill. Stephen also gets real about love, sharing the story of how he found his person, what finally felt different this time around, and how real life romance compares to the ones we all shipped on TV. 

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We’re going all the way back with Stephen Colletti! Stephen opens up about Laguna Beach, what that time in his life was really like, and why he finally came back to reality TV with The Traitors. Stephen spills on what he actually thinks of Colton Underwood, WTF was going on with the infamous salmon, and how he clocked Lisa Rinna as a possible Traitor before he even stepped into the castle. He also breaks down what really happens at the round tables, behind-the-scenes kitchen secrets, and the mysterious “librarians” of the game, the players who’ve stayed quiet… until now. 🎭🔥

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Keltie gets deep. Like heal-your-relationships-and-your-inner-child deep. She sits down with attachment theory expert Thais Gibson, founder of The Personal Development School, to break down how your subconscious mind has been quietly running the show in your relationships. They unpack how identify your attachment style and why the way you loved (or didn’t) as a kid still shows up in your relationships. Thais explains between core wounds vs core needs, the childhood patterns that turn us into people-pleasers, what secure love is actually supposed to feel like, how fear of abandonment sneaks into relationships, and the one question you should ask yourself before starting an argument with your partner. 💥💖

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The girls cover everything, from the emotional rollercoaster of growing out a bob to fully stepping into their witchy energy era. They get real about the fine line between self-loathing and self-aggrandizing, unpack creative struggles (and wins), and share an unexpectedly enlightening pelvic floor therapy journey. Parenting isn’t off-limits either, as they dive into the challenges of raising a defiant child and how springtime motivation can feel both inspiring and elusive. Plus, there are beauty and self-care discoveries worth trying, a deep discussion on pajama evolution and why comfort is king, and a nostalgic obsession with the return of incense and iconic perfumes. And finally, an important PSA on RSVP etiquette that everyone needs to hear. 💋

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WHEN REALITY HITS: “Cabo Confessions with Lala Kent, Michelle Saniei, and Janet Caperna”

What happens in Cabo… gets recorded. Brittany is joined by Lala Kent, Michelle Saniei, and Janet Caperna while celebrating her birthday in paradise, and the vibes are high and the conversations are very real. From friendship dynamics to life behind the scenes, this girls’ trip turns into an unfiltered group chat you won’t want to miss.

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Money class is back in session, and Part Two goes even harder. 💸🔥 Financial icon Vivian Tu returns to LadyGang to dicscuss her new book "well endowed" and to finish what she started. Vivian breaks down the real tea on renting vs. owning, why estate planning is not just for rich people, the smartest (and least painful) ways to pay off debt, and how to grow your money without giving up travel, fun, or your will to live. If you want your money to work for you while you still enjoy your life, this is a must-listen. 💅💰

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