We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson

Trisha Paytas opens up about her rise to internet fame, childhood, relationships and mental health, revealing the experiences behind one of the internet’s most recognisable personalities. She reflects on feeling unwanted growing up, her complicated relationship with her dad, and why she spent so much of her life searching for someone to love her.

Trisha looks back on moving to LA to pursue fame, her experiences with sex work, deliberately making herself an internet spectacle and the terrifying time she was held captive in a man's basement. She also speaks candidly about her darkest period, her mental health struggles and being admitted to a psychiatric hospital.

She opens up about meeting her husband Moses on the H3 dating show, finding stability, struggling to conceive and becoming a mother. Trisha reflects on how much her life has changed, before reading a deeply personal letter from Moses that brings her to tears.

Trisha Paytas, We Need To Talk

This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, substance abuse, suicidal ideation and disordered eating. If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the topics in this episode, please watch with care. You can find support resources in the links below:

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(00:00) Intro

(01:34) Trisha's Childhood in Illinois

(02:54) Trisha's Childhood Photo

(05:41) Trisha's Early Love of Film and TV

(08:37) Trisha and Her Father

(11:12) How an Absent Father Affected Trisha

(12:34) Films That Influenced Trisha

(16:33) Trisha's Teenage Ambitions

(20:22) Trisha's Lonely Childhood

(22:57) Trisha's Experience of School Abuse

(27:17) Moving to Los Angeles After High School

(33:58) How Trisha Made Money in LA

(39:42) How Trisha Started Sex Work

(50:28) Trisha's Kidnapping Experience

(57:14) Trisha and Anthony Michael Hall

(01:04:01) Trisha's Relationship History

(01:07:20) Huel Ad

(01:08:29) Anthropic Ad

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(01:10:24) Trisha and Anthony Michael Hall's Breakup

(01:17:13) Trisha's YouTube Breakthrough

(01:20:45) Trisha's Mukbang Videos

(01:26:04) Trisha on Celebrity Big Brother

(01:30:12) Trisha and Jason Nash's Relationship

(01:34:30) Trisha and Aaron Carter

(01:43:06) Trisha's Psychiatric Hospital Stay

(01:47:10) Why Trisha Started OnlyFans

(01:48:40) Trisha and Husband Moses

(01:56:49) Trisha's Career and Family Life

(01:57:35) Trisha's Children

(01:59:29) Trisha's Family Photo

(01:59:40) Trisha's Career Success as a Mum

(02:01:58) Trisha Reads a Letter from Moses

(02:02:20) Trisha's Family Photo

(02:04:48) Trisha Reads Another Letter from Moses

(02:07:28) Paul's Final Takeaways

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Dr Tara Swart opens up about the cognitive science that shapes what we believe is possible, unpacking the true potential of the human brain. From explaining neuroplasticity to breaking down the science behind manifestation, Dr Tara reflects on how we can create the right conditions to take healthy risks and feel more agency over our lives.

She also revisits the misconceptions around the laws of attraction, the importance of building a "trust muscle," and the practical steps to using a vision board to actively achieve your goals, rather than just waiting for things to fall from the sky.

Insightful, practical and revealing, this is a conversation about the untapped power of the mind and the science that proves you have the power to shape the life you want.

We're Talking Dr Tara Swart!

(00:00) Intro(00:28) What Is 'The Source'?(03:45) Dr Tara Swart Explains the Science of Manifestation(07:53) How Vision Boards Work and What to Put on Them(14:53) Organised Ad(16:20) How to Manifest Through Visualisation

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Vine made Rickey Thompson famous overnight, taking him from a bullied high school underdog to a sensation. But what really happened when he moved to Hollywood and the initial hype faded? Years later, he revisits his viral rise, the promises of LA, and the moments that changed his life in ways he never expected.

Rickey looks back at the trauma of growing up gay when his own father told him it was against the Bible, and the relentless bullying he endured while desperately dreaming of becoming an actor. He reflects on the whirlwind of sudden wealth, cashing a $50,000 check right out of high school, and the devastating reality check that followed when a four-year acting job came to an end. From being completely dropped by his agency and manager, to running out of money and being forced to move in with a friend, Rickey opens up about the darker reality of life after going viral. He reveals the moments he felt completely "over life," and how he had to lock himself in a room to rebuild his career from scratch on Instagram. Looking back at the videos where it all began, this is a raw and vulnerable look at the true cost of internet fame, told with the hindsight he never had at the time.

Rickey Thompson, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro(02:08) Rickey Thompson's Childhood in North Carolina(03:42) Rickey's Childhood and Family(05:53) Rickey's Experience With Childhood Bullying(12:26) Rickey's Relationship With Religion(15:11) Advice to His Younger Self(17:01) Rickey's Childhood Dreams(18:44) Growing Up and Finding His Identity(22:38) How Rickey Became Famous on Vine(29:04) Touring and Moving to Los Angeles(36:10) Rickey's First Acting Role(38:44) Rickey Thompson's Coming Out Story(41:36) The Lowest Point of Rickey's Career(45:13) Rickey's Social Media Comeback(50:17) How His Parents' Divorce Affected Him(56:06) Huel Ad(57:16) Anthropic Ad(58:06) Cometeer Ad(59:10) How COVID Changed Rickey's Career(01:05:18) Rickey's Upcoming Film Role(01:09:20) Rickey's Dating History and Ex-Boyfriend(01:24:33) Rickey's Love of Fashion(01:27:55) Rickey Thompson at the Oscars(01:30:18) Most Memorable Conversation(01:33:08) Paul's Key Takeaways

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Katie Price opens up about the childhood experiences that shaped her life before becoming Jordan, one of Britain's most recognisable celebrities. From growing up in Brighton to facing traumatic experiences and difficult early relationships, Katie reflects on how her past influenced her understanding of love, trust and self-worth.

She also revisits her unexpected journey into modelling, her search for validation, and the beginnings of a career that would change her life forever.

Raw, personal and revealing, this is a conversation about the girl behind the headlines and the experiences that shaped the Katie Price we know today.

We're Talking Katie Price!

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(00:00) Intro(00:34) Katie's Childhood and Upbringing in Brighton(11:04) How Katie's Early Relationships Shaped Her(16:00) The Story Behind Katie's Modelling Career(20:41) How Katie Became a Household Name in the UK
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The X Factor made Lucy Spraggan, Jahméne Douglas and Rak-Su’s Myles Stephenson famous overnight, but what really happened behind the scenes of Simon Cowell’s hit TV show? Years later, they revisit their iconic auditions, the promises of fame and the moments that changed their lives in ways they never expected.

Lucy looks back at a decision that changed the course of her music career, the pressure she faced behind the cameras, and why she feels she lost herself for a decade. Jahméne reflects on having his painful childhood turned into a television storyline, and the struggle of watching millions of people form an opinion of someone he didn't recognise. Myles revisits Rak-Su’s whirlwind rise to fame, Simon Cowell’s plans for the band, and the darker reality of life after winning The X Factor. Together, they reflect on the relationships, manipulation and difficult experiences that shaped their time on the show, questioning how much of what viewers saw was ever real.

Returning to the auditions where it all began, this is a raw and nostalgic look at the true cost of fame, told with the hindsight they never had at the time.

Lucy, Jahméne & Myles, We Need To Talk

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(00:00) Intro(02:18) X Factor: What We Gained and Lost(06:15) The X Factor Audition Process(37:57) Organised Ad(39:17) Who Owns the Songs?(45:41) Watching Our X Factor Auditions(52:32) How X Factor Created Characters(01:06:11) X Factor Contestant Welfare(01:14:39) The Truth About the X Factor Judges(01:23:58) Classism on The X Factor(01:28:57) X Factor Contracts Explained(01:30:49) Dealing With the Press(01:38:26) The Best Moments on X Factor(01:43:35) Behind the X Factor Final(01:47:24) Nicole Scherzinger's Mic-Snatch Moment(01:53:09) Viral X Factor YouTube Clips(01:55:42) Why Lucy Left X Factor Early(02:07:51) X Factor Blacklisting and the 'Curse'(02:16:02) Myles' Life After X Factor(02:33:21) Life and Future Projects(02:37:12) Would We Do X Factor Again?(02:38:28) Should The X Factor Return?(02:43:27) Paul's Key Takeaways

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