For the first time we are making the Conversation original TV series interviews available on the pod. This is part of a miniseries featuring the first guests to appear on the show. In this mini episode we feature Portia de Ross.

Portia openly and honestly discusses her past and reveals her innermost fears about being gay and her feelings of unworthiness. She also shares the details about the eating disorder that comforted her when nothing else could. Portia gives fantastic advice to her 14-year-old self that you won’t want to miss.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(0:00) Introduction

(00:32) Portia de Rossi talks about hiding her sexuality when she first became an actress

(03:35) Portia speaks about her eating disorder and how it went from one extreme to another

(06:35) Portia gets honest with herself about being worthy and her sexuality

(07:45) Portia gives her 14-year-old self some great advice

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Depression will often make you turn to an eating disorder.
• Someone on the Ally McBeal Show should have reached out to Portia when they saw the severe weight loss and the escalating gain.
• A woman who doesn’t feel good about herself can spiral into depression. A girl should be taught at a young age that she is special and loved.

RESOURCES:

Portia de Rossi - Twitter

Portia de Rossi - Facebook

ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet is a groundbreaking series of weekly interviews featuring candid conversations with impactful thought leaders. Host Amanda de Cadenet provides a platform for raw and honest discussions on a wide variety of topics, from porn to politics. Visit amandadecadenet.com to learn more and sign up for her newsletter. Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandadecadenet.

Keywords: Amanda de Cadenet, The Conversation podcast, Celebrity interviews, Women's empowerment, Feminism, Interviews with inspiring women, Mental health discussions, Self-growth podcast, Authentic conversations, Empowered women conversations