S1 EP6: Jennette McCurdy discusses child stardom and her memoir 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'

Louis meets former child actor and bestselling author Jennette McCurdy. Calling in from Missouri, whilst on her book tour, Jennette talks to Louis about the process of writing her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, her complicated feelings towards child stardom and how she’s managed to forge successful relationships since.

Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes, including mental health issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and death. For further information and support, visit resources.byspotify.com

Links:

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
amazon.co.uk/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/dp/1982185821…

iCarly Netflix link
netflix.com/gb/title/70136153

Sam + Cat Netflix link
netflix.com/gb/title/80027564

Sam + Cat – Dumpster Scene
Sam watches kat get eaten by a garbage truck (youtube.com/watch?v=KfNFtogOMIg)

Jennette McCurdy - ‘Not That Far Away’
Jennette McCurdy - Not That Far Away (youtube.com/watch?v=FTeG_I_Hu4Q)

Ron Howard - Happy Days
Happy Days | Richie Loses It (youtube.com/watch?v=MUzaguDQ3D8)

Ron Howard – The Andy Griffith Show
Andy Griffith Show - Opie's Allowance (youtube.com/watch?v=MPMbo-WyiEM)

Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends – Series 2, Episode 6: ‘Wrestling’bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00b9993/louis-thero…

Attachment Theory
verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-279…

New York Times profile of Dan Schneider
nytimes.com/2021/06/30/arts/dan-schneider-nick…

Credits:
Producer: Paul Kobrak
Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira
Show notes compiled by Millie Chu
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify
mindhouse.co.uk

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