Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen Whitney Cummings on Freezing her Eggs, One Year of Celibacy, and Addiction
Mar 13, 2023
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Roasts, Early Career Pressure, And Remorse
- Whitney describes starting her career writing and performing on celebrity roasts and how upset she felt when roast targets were hurt by jokes.
- She explains that early money and industry pressure led her to participate in cruel roasts and later motivated her to make amends.
Caring For Parents In Nursing Homes
- Whitney recounts caring for both parents in nursing homes for years and the relief she felt when they died after prolonged decline.
- She shares horror stories about poor nursing-home care and practical tips like asking staff how long they've worked there.
Energy Shift After Stopping Birth Control
- Whitney describes coming off birth control and Prozac after her mom's death and suddenly gaining energy and sexual drive.
- She links those changes to reunited family relationships and major life transitions.