LIVE FROM BED with Jade Iovine

Today we have a dynamic duo on the show. 

One half of that duo is a woman who was a HUGE part of most of our childhoods – a peer we grew up watching on TV– Raven Symoné, aka Raven Baxter of That’s So Raven, aka Olivia on The Cosby Show!

The other half of this couple is Miranda Pearman-Maday, a doula (we love a doula around here) who stars alongside her wife Raven in their new Youtube series 8pm! 8pm gives you a sneak peek into their lives, and each episode is different - from conversations about mental health issues and relationships to cooking fried chicken.

Flash back a few (many) years: when I was 10, I got to go to a That’s So Raven taping, and my god, it was the best day of my life… but for Raven, growing up in front of the world is not the dream everyone thinks it is. Being told what to do, who you are supposed to be, what you’re supposed to look like, who you’re supposed to love – it takes strength and courage to break out of the bubble you’re put in and finally put your happiness above all else. Miranda and Raven are a great example of how far your willingness to look inward and evolve can get you. 

We covered A LOT in this interview. The two of them are extremely honest about the trials and tribulations of their marriage, and the work they do both together and separately to make the relationship and their lives together thrive. We talked about friendship breakups, why some people choose to ghost, and how each of us feel about the friendship breakups in our own lives. We talked about trauma, body stuff, childhoods, mental illness, and more!

To continue the conversation and for more about the podcast and my life, you can find me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/ 

Executive Producer Nick Stumpf

Produced by Catherine Law

Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert

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Let’s be real, the universe has been kicking all of our asses over the past two years. 

Between brutal mercury retrogrades, Saturn returns, and full moons I’ve been asked more than ever about astrology. 

I’m a Sagittarius with a Capricorn moon and Cancer rising (woop woop). I love astrology and growing up in LA astrology was just as common recess conversation as what your mom packed you for lunch.

BUT astrology is definitely having a moment right now. Recently a friend of mine called me asking if I could explain her chart to her. Quite frankly, I barely understand my own so of course I told her to hang up the phone and download the CHANI APP immediately.

WHICH I think you all should open now before this episode. Before you start listening, grab your birth certificate, find out what time you were born, and download Chani’s app. Oh! And definitely get a paper and pen or your notes app out in case you want to write any of it down. 

Chani broke down astrology in a way I’d absolutely never heard before. It was simple and direct, two adjectives very rarely associated with astrology. Oh and I promise, I didn’t have her read my chart on this episode…I'm not that self-indulgent. 

She tells us what our rising sign really means, what our moon tells us about ourselves, what to do when mercury retrograde(s?), where to look in your chart to find out about relationships and even divorce, how to unlock your purpose, and you know we had to get into my favorite topic which is the infamous Saturn Return.

So many of us are in our Saturn Return right now but don’t fully understand what it means. Trust me you’ll become an astrology expert after 50 minutes of listening to this episode and I'm so grateful we have the legend herself CHANI NICHOLAS to teach us!

https://chaninicholas.com/chani-app/

For more about the podcast and my life, you can find me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/ 

Executive Producer Nick Stumpf

Produced by Catherine Law

Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert

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After five long weeks, we are *finally* back!

I was so hesitant to take this break, but we’ve been recording like crazy and with the holidays, I'm surprised to admit: it flew by. BUT I am so happy to be back, truly I’m lost without you guys, so happy new year and let’s get back to business.  

I turned a year older since we last spoke and I have a million other updates but I’ll save that for a solo episode when we can really get into it…

I’ve been looking forward to this episode for months. We recorded this episode on November 29th, and today is the day we get to finally release the Amanda Knox episode. 

The morning of our interview Amanda woke up to her name splashed all over the headlines…again. And in this interview you’ll hear her immediate thoughts about having to relive the nightmare, yet again. 

What you’ll hear in this interview is a woman who has been inarguably traumatized and is steadfastly, impressively and bravely trying to create a life for herself after spending the majority of her twenties tossed around by this nightmarish trial, or in an Italian prison. Her name and reputation were dragged through the mud, in her early 20s, before she fully knew who she was.

Whether it’s a rumor going around about you within a small friend group or a complete media attack on your character, what I want you to take away from this interview is how universal these feelings are. Pain is subjective. Your situation might not be like Amanda's, but I want you to really hear the woman behind the headlines: a mother, trying desperately to start over. And I’m certain there is a part of her story that will resonate with you. 

For more about the podcast and my life, you can find me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/ 

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After months of hearing me tell countless stories about him and letting me embarrass him on this show, we thought it was time to invite my fiancé Dylan to hang out with us this week. Dylan is my better half in nearly every way and I think you’ll agree and love him as much as I do -- well hopefully not quite that much, that’d be weird, but you know what I mean…

We go over all the details of Dylan’s proposal (in the least cringey way, as aforementioned), talk a little about our history, argue about details of every story, and you’ll get a very telling sneak peek into our relationship along the way.

And, before you all yell at me, I know I have a “talking-over-Dylan” problem. I’m working on it very hard in therapy, I swear..

For more about the podcast and my life, you can find me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/ 

Executive Producer Nick Stumpf

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Media personality and entrepreneur Angela Yee stopped by this week and we had A GOOD TIME. 

Angela Yee currently co-hosts Power 105.1’s nationally syndicated and award-winning radio show The Breakfast Club as well as her popular podcast, Angela Yee’s Lip Service. She owns the Juices For Life juice bar in Brooklyn, NY, has a line of organic pressed juices called Drink Fresh Juice, and recently co-founded Coffee Uplifts People (CUP)—a majority Black-owned coffee company with a brick and mortar location in Brooklyn. In 2018, the New York City mayor officially designated August 28th as Angela Yee Day, now an annual community event spotlighting local Black-owned businesses. Additionally, Yee launched the Angela Yee’s Book Club literacy initiative with WellRead, which showcases authors with unique stories to tell. Her two-decade career has solidified her as this generation’s “go-to” media personality. With her finger on the pulse of hip-hop, culture and business, Angela Yee is indeed a multi-hyphenate in every sense. 

Angela told me about her experience switching schools as a kid and how the racism of her classmates ultimately made her decide to leave. She told me a story about her boss asking her to have sex with him, and when she declined, was fired a few days later. We talked about shame, the ups and downs of friendships, insecurity and how she ultimately got revenge on that former boss of hers…

For more about the podcast and to continue our conversation, you can find me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/ 

Executive Producer Nick Stumpf

Produced by Catherine Law

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This week I got to sit down with a woman whose music was such an important part of my adolescence (and probably yours, too). To this day, I know every word to Baby It’s You, Too Little Too Late, and Leave (Get Out). She starred in Aquamarine -- how much did I love Aquamarine? -- and has the voice of an angel. Yes, no other than JoJo. The ORIGINAL JoJo, that is.

JoJo let me in on why we didn’t hear from her for nearly ten years while she endured a legal battle with her record label that silenced her and prohibited her from releasing new music. We talked about parental mental illness and shared our mutual experience having mental illness play a prominent role in our upbringings. We talked about shame, perfectionism, and the risky behavior and unhealthy relationships she lived through before identifying, seeking help and caring for her mental health.  

JoJo was the breadwinner of her family from such a young age - she was just 13 when her first hit single debut as #1 - and we talked about the crippling pressure that came with that. We really went there in our heart to heart and I’m so appreciative of her bravery and willingness to share this part of herself and her past with us.

JoJo is FINALLY able to release new music, and thank god, because this EP is truly a gift. It’s called Trying Not To Think About It and it’s about her experience with anxiety and depression. She talks about the negative, anxious voice in her head (who she calls Burlinda) and has an entire song about the decision to allow herself to go on antidepressants. It’s beautiful, and so important, and everyone should go listen. 

References in this episode: 

Binaural Beats App

A Time To Heal: The Ramp (Apple Music) 

For more about the podcast and to continue our conversation, you can find me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/ 

Executive Producer Nick Stumpf

Produced by Catherine Law

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This week I got to sit down with iconic TV personality and broadcast journalist Cari Champion (@CariChampion). 

Alongside her colleague, Jemele Hill - Cari made history as the first Black woman to host a late-night cable news show, “Cari & Jemele: Stick to Sports.” She recently launched a new podcast presented by iHeartMedia , “Naked with Cari Champion” in the Summer of 2021. She’s spent time reporting for the Tennis Channel, ESPN in roles on Sports Center, Sports Nation, and First Take. Cari continues to break barriers, paving the way for younger women of color who want to pursue a career in sports television and other areas within broadcasting. 

Cari and I talked about what it was like to be a Black woman in the early 2000’s trying to make a name for herself in the newsroom, the many challenges that came with her job at ESPN and why she ultimately chose to leave. She told me how she and Jamele Hill overcame efforts to pit them against each other, and why they didn’t fall victim to the often-popular belief that there is “only room for one”. We dove into the depths of shame and how hard it is to shake it, and arguably, most importantly, why saying NO is more important than saying yes. 

References in this episode: 

Binaural Beats 

A Time To Heal: The Ramp (Apple Music) 

For more about the podcast and to continue our conversation, you can find me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/ 

Executive Producer Nick Stumpf

Produced by Catherine Law

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You are cordially invited to…

LIVE FROM BED PT 2! 

If you’ve listened to this show before, you know that bed is my safe place, my happy place, and the place where I get all my best ideas--and have my most iconic shame spirals. Today’s episode is a peek inside my psyche -- I talk to my wonderful producer Catherine Law (@cathalizabeth) about the things that've been on my mind this week, the stuff I’m working hard on in therapy, my (many) thoughts on friendship, and go over some important life updates. How do you heal knowing the person you’re having problems with can’t/won’t change? What do you do when your best friend tells you she’s moving across the country? What is the real etiquette of texting? From needing a major attitude adjustment, to managing long-distance relationships with my best friends, this episode covers it all--from under the covers. 

For more about the podcast and to continue our conversation, you can find me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/ 

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***Trigger Warning: In this episode we talk about miscarriage, surgery, and fertility issues.***

Over the past few months I’ve received countless requests to talk more about fertility and have a fertility-focused episode. I don’t know if it’s something in the air right now, the fact that I’m now (vomit) in my late twenties, or what but it seems like I can’t go anywhere with other women lately without talking about fertility. Freezing eggs, AMH levels, IUI procedures... it’s enough to make your head spin. Not to mention the tremendous amount of grey area that surrounds the topic of our reproductive systems. 

It seems like most people know someone who had trouble getting pregnant. And luckily women are more open about those struggles than ever, but we still have a long way to come. Which is why I begged Dylan’s cousin - AKA Holistic Nutritionist and blogger - Lindsay Surowitz (@weeknightbite) to share her story with us. 

Now before you get the wrong idea, I want to emphasize that this episode is NOT:

• A step-by-step guide on how to get pregnant 
• A conversation about a holistic approach to pregnancy 
• A doctor using medical terms and words we don’t understand 

INSTEAD, this episode is one woman’s *very* raw, *very* personal fertility story. 

Because Lindsay is a best friend of mine, I watched her fertility journey up close. Lindsay encountered so many obstacles, set backs, and disappointments in her pursuit to become a mom and was so generous with her entire story in our conversation. We talked about what it really feels like to have trouble conceiving, the ins and outs of the hormone injections, and heartbreaks that can happen along the way. She’s a warrior and is remarkably strong and real about what she went through, and I know you or someone you love will find so much comfort in her honesty. 

Xo Jade 

In this episode:

• Lindsay recommends the Expectful app

For more about the podcast and to continue our conversation, you can find me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/ 

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This week we’re going to take another listen to one of my all time favorite episodes of the show thus far. This episode is a true embodiment of why I wanted to create this show in the first place. A heart to heart with one of my favorite women and friends, Stephanie Shepherd - or as she’s known on the internet, Steph Shep. 

You probably know Steph most notably from her connection to the Kardashians (she was Kim’s assistant for years and is now a permanent part of their world). Which is kind of why I love this episode. I love that you’ll hear Steph’s side of the story when she stopped being Kim’s assistant and instead, in true Saturn Return fashion, decided to create a life of her own. 

With no plan and a huge following awaiting her next move, she admits she didn’t get off the couch for a couple weeks. She talks about how annoying the media was at the time, twisting their professional parting of the ways to make it seem like a friendship breakup - which, as we now know, was far from the case.

Steph is a Virgo, a hustler, the best friend you always wanted, and is a lethal combination of beauty and brains that is just, quite frankly unfair. But the best part about Steph is somehow able to keep it so real with her wickedly sarcastic, self-deprecating sense of humor while managing to be one of the most admired and envied women out there.  

Stephanie Shepherd is best known for her style, beauty secrets, and work as a humanitarian. Steph is an entrepreneur, environmental advocate, and tastemaker who educates her millions of followers on blending luxury lifestyle and conscious consumerism.

Formerly the COO of Kardashian West Brands, Steph and has since established her own platform and partnered with American Express, Google, and J Brand — among other prominent brands. She’s a monthly contributor to (Kourtney Kardashian’s website, Poosh and Elle Magazine.

In 2019, Steph co-founded the digital climate education platform, @FutureEarth. She is also an ambassador for Days For Girls International, and The Environmental Working Group, as well as working with politicians on new climate change initiatives. 

What I love most about our conversation is that Steph really peeled back the social media curtain and let us in on the reality of her world. She is so real, so relatable, you can’t help but fall in love with her after listening to this episode. 

We talked about feeling pressure to have it all figured out in your twenties, getting fired, the things that make her feel most insecure, the awkwardness of ending a friendship, the identity struggles that came with growing up as an Asian kid in a white rural town in Ohio, and why she has chosen to start a relationship with her father. She reminds us that everyone isn’t having as much fun as it looks on Instagram and that we have so much in common—especially on our shittiest days. 

For more about the podcast and to continue our conversation, you can find me: https://www.instagram.com/jadeiovine/ 

Executive Producer Nick Stumpf

Produced by Catherine Law

Edited and Engineered by Brandon Dickert

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