I Wish Somebody Told Me

Liddy Huntsman is back to talk about her various experiences working in comedy - the good the bad and the sometimes very ugly - and to give her unfiltered take on the latest pop culture news, including everyone's obsession with the Johnny Depp case.   Produced by Dear Media

Abby's sister Liddy, who is known as the most unfiltered of the family (self-proclaimed comedian), joins Abby and Lauren to share some of the untold stories around her surprise pregnancy. And while her sudden beginning to motherhood was not totally planned, not to mention her subsequent wedding and new life as a gringa living in the Dominican Republic, Liddy is loving and learning from it all. And not surprisingly, none of it has stopped her from pursuing stand up comedy, a masters, and work in type 1 diabetes.   Produced by Dear Media

Dominique Sachse has been a household name and rock star news anchor in Houston for decades, but it was her very personal and inspiring YouTube channel, filmed inside her own home, that have earned her millions of fans all over the world. (Including Abby's mother Mary Kaye!) And these are true fans who look forward to hearing from her every week, whether it's makeup tips, or simple wisdom to help simplify our world and our brains. Dominique discusses her new book "Life Makeover," the many changes in her own life, including walking away from her tv career and divorce, and what she is STILL learning from it all.   Produced by Dear Media

Aasif Mandvi is a writer, producer, actor, comic - as well as a dad - and his path to all of the above has taught him many lessons. While Aasif is well known for his long run on “The Daily Show” and his Peabody Award winning series “Halal in the Family” and many other hit TV shows, it is his lesser known failures that he had learned the most from. Aasif, who is currently hosting CW's  “Would You To Lie to Me” and starring in Hulu's “Crush” talks through it all and shares the MANY things he wishes somebody told him way back.   Produced by Dear Media

Jenna Elfman has been entertaining us with her sharp, quirky humor for many years - in both the scripted and real worlds. From her comedy work on "Dharma and Greg" and "Keeping the Faith" to her intense role in "Fear The Walking Dead" to hosting her podcasts and of course he role as a mom, Jenna has gained a ton of wisdom and she is sharing the many many lessons she's learned through life's dynamic chapters.   Produced by Dear Media

Abby's mother Mary "Kaye Kaye" Huntsman is back and Leeds' mother "Andy" joins to share all the things the wish somebody had told them back when they were new mothers and they give a little perspective on babies from the grandmothers' point of view. They share stories from the toughest days of being a mom - which may include the day of the “sex talk.”   Produced by Dear Media

Emmy nominated Actress Marin Hinkle is well known for her work on 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' "Two and a Half Men" and several other television series - but this is not necessarily the career that this theater actress set out to have. Similarly, Marin's personal life has been filled with unexpected twists, including her path to motherhood. Marin joined Abby and Leeds and shared the many insights she picked up throughout these journeys. And perhaps the best lesson came from the example she herself demonstrated in her willingness to treat every interaction in life with a boundless level of enthusiasm as well as vulnerability.    Produced by Dear Media

Journalist Brooke Baldwin has been killing it in TV news for a couple of decades, but in more recent years, despite her many professional accomplishments, she realized her life was missing a solid, supportive group of other females. With that, she set out to create her own “huddle” and to learn about collective groups of women in America - which ultimately led to her book “Huddle: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power.” Brooke shares the lessons she learned on her path to success, how she is finding in her work and she tells us how everyone can find an empowering huddle. Also, maybe our favorite piece of advice: weddings or not we should be throwing bachelorette parties every 5 years!   Produced by Dear Media

Commander Mark Divine is well known for his SEALFIT program, selling books on leadership, mental and physical strength and his podcast "The Mark Divine Show", but his journey to becoming an expert and educator on leadership had some unexpected beginnings. Mark joins Abby and Leeds to discuss how his path from a difficult childhood to a financial educational track eventually led him to the Navy SEALs - where he was the #1 ranked trainee.   Produced by Dear Media

Brandi Jordan, an internationally-recognized doula and board certified lactation consultant, pediatric sleep specialist, newborn care specialist and social worker. After 20 years helping new parents with the life transformations that are babies, Brandi has worked with well known moms like Mandy Moore, Rosamund Pike, Megan Fox and Julia Stiles along with thousands of others. By now, she has seen it all. Brandi joining Abby and Leeds to talk through some of the lesser talked about sides of parenthood and shares what she wishes everyone knew before they embark on the journey.   Produced by Dear Media

Each episode of Jenny Mollen's new podcast “Third Wheel” is a sit down between Jenny and various celebrity couples - this is something she is familiar with as she is married to Jason Biggs and is extremely open about the details of their lives. Jenny, also a ‘New York Times' best selling author of a couple of hilarious non-fiction books, joins Abby and Leeds to discuss the new podcast, her upcoming fiction book and to share the many lessons the wishes she knew way back before she was the very successful, adult, mother of two that she is today.   Produced by Dear Media

Abby and Leeds have a much needed catch up after a doozy of a week. Abby explains to Leeds why travel and time away are worth the stress. Then Abby and Leeds take a look at the complications behind some of the biggest cancel culture stories and discuss why none of these stories and their repercussions can be boiled down to a simple right and wrong.   Produced by Dear Media

Masia One is a hip hop and reggae singer who recently debut her empowering latest single called 'Vulva Vocabulary' in conjunction with International Women's Day. In this episode, we talked about her music, what it means to be empowered and empowering, and why songs like Vulva Vocabulary is important today, especially in Southeast Asia. New episodes every Wednesday! Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. Music: Vulva Vocabulary - Masia One / All That - Bensound / Something 'Bout Jelly - RYYZN / Make Your Day Better - Dream Haven

Kelsey Nixon has been giving people confidence in the kitchen ever since she started her first cooking show back in her college days. She went on to appear on “Food Network Star” which led to her own Cooking Channel show “Kelsey's Essentials” as well as cookbooks. Kelsey continues to influence people in the kitchen, especially young families trying to get their kids to eat new things, but nowadays her own family life has taken center stage. Kelsey joins Abby and Lauren to talk about the unexpected and emotional path to motherhood. From the unimaginable loss that Kelsey and her family suffered, to her wonderful experiences with gestational surrogacy, Kelsey shares how she has been able to create the family and work life that she had long envisioned.   Produced by Dear Media

Lecy Goranson began playing ”Roseanne's” Becky Conner - then a teenager - back in 1988. And she is back playing Becky as an adult on the hugely popular “The Conners.” There is perhaps no family sitcom that has stirred up more conversation and controversy than “Roseanne.” This was true back in it's first run in the ‘80s and ‘90s and was even more true when the show was brought back in 2018. Despite it's huge ratings, the revival was soon canceled after Roseanne wrote an offensive tweet at the end of its first season. The series was revived once again, however, as it became “The Conners” and maintained it's mega hit status. Recently, Lecy Gornason penned her own episode about a subject close to her heart and very reflective of life in her hometown of the Chicago suburbs: gun violence. Lecy joins Abby and Lauren to discuss the special episode, the evolution of this endlessly fascinating show and to share the lessons she learned from playing Becky through a variety of stages of her life. (Lecy's episode “Triggered” is available on Hulu now.)   Produced by Dear Media

As many of our favorite reality stars have demonstrated, it is not easy to reach stardom at a young age and maintain a career - not to mention sanity. Whitney Port however, has managed to build a thriving career along with a growing family ever since her first days on "The Hills." But like most of us, her journey has taken some unexpected turns. Whitney is very open about her fertility struggles and the new path she is taking right now. She also tells us about how she was able to parlay her TV career into multiple fashion brands, including her cozy new brand Cozeco. And she shares the many lessons she has learned and used to propel her forward. Also, some very surprising insights into how to preserve authenticity while filming reality television.   Produced by Dear Media

 Up until 2 years ago, epidemiologist and science communicator Jessica Malaty Rivera was doing patient advocacy and healthcare PR which often meant preparing information for medical meetings and conferences and education. Of course as 2019 came to a close her work changed in a big way and her current mission to help us understand Covid 19 and debunk misinformation has made her a leader and social media star. In addition to her many roles in healthcare, she is the mother of two young kids and is not afraid to share her personal views and family's practices when it comes to dealing with the pandemic. Abby and Lauren had a great time speaking with Jessica about the latest and how make sense of what she calls the “infodemic.” Produced by Dear Media

Amirah Kassem and her Flour Shop stores are loved by celebrities and fans worldwide  — They are known for their incredible exploding cakes and Amirah's insistence on leading a rainbow and sprinkle-filled life. And while her products have been viral hits, her success did not happen overnight. Amirah was born in Mexico and took inspiration from the colorful, creative household she was raised in. When Amirah moved to the US, she moved fast on a career track in the fashion business. But her lifelong love of cake-making was always present. Eventually, baking moved to the front and center and Amirah tied her experience in fashion brands with her cakes and (thanks to her neighbor's extra oven!) she opened her first Flour Shop location. Amirah joins Abby and Lauren to share the lessons she learned on the winding road to success and talks about how becoming a mother has actually been good for business. Why shouldn't it? Produced by Dear Media

Mary Kaye Huntsman plays many roles. Daughter, wife, grandmother of 9 (is that right?!) and mother of 7 - including our own Abby - among many other things. Mary Kaye is here to set the record straight on Abby's childhood and to help celebrate Valentine's Day by imparting the lessons she learned having been VERY happily married for four decades.  Produced by Dear Media

One of the silver linings of quarantine is the tv time - And it's a great time for tv! There has not been a show more talked about this year, and maybe in our lifetimes, than “Sex and the City” and its revival series “And Just Like That”. Like everybody, Abby and Lauren cannot get enough and it has given them a lot to think about!  Produced by Dear Media

Carly Zakin and Danielle Weissberg are living the dream. These pals both started their careers in TV news but they soon left those cushy jobs and developed a vision for a new way to deliver news. 10 years later theSkimm has grown from a daily newsletter, to multiple newsletters, podcasts, a best selling book, a course series called SkimmU and content of all forms. Of course, growing the business was not always smooth sailing. But during this last decade, while the company and Carly and Danielle's personal lives have evolved - as personal lives do - they remain great friends and have kept the voice of theSkimm authentically theirs. We discuss the many lessons they learned through taking theSkimm from their couch to leading their own workforce. Produced by Dear Media

Like so many fans, we were saddened and shocked to hear about the passing of Bob Saget. We had actually planned to have Bob join us for an interview on January 11th - We were preparing for the interview when we got the news. For this podcast, we were so lucky to be joined by Scott Weinger, one of Bob's costars on Full House and Fuller House, and someone who quickly became a very close and loyal friend. Scott shares some great stories and insights on the person that Bob was and the lessons he learned from his very interesting life, including a last minute trip to Paris! Produced by Dear Media

Daphne Oz has been known for her health food/lifestyle expertise and media savvy for many years, but lately Daphne, along with her famous family, have been all over the news. Her father, Dr. Mehmet Oz recently announced a run for the Pennsylvania Senate and with that, an exit from his longtime show. Now, Daphne is headed back to television with “The Good Dish,” a new show she is co-hosting with Jamika Pessoa and Gail Simmons. Daphne is here to discuss the new show, her upcoming book “Eat Your Heart Out,” her old podcast “Mom Brain” and the MANY lessons she has learned since her first book came out in college, including her own relationship with weight in her younger years. And Abby shares her own ‘I Wish Somebody Told Me' advice that she learned during her own experiences with a father on the campaign trail. Produced by Dear Media

Perez Hilton created a pop culture website/blog in the early 2000's that quickly grew to become one of the largest in the world. At the time, Perez and his site had a unique level of access to exclusive celebrity stories as well as a special brand of, shall we say, snarkiness. Nowadays, along with running his website, Perez hosts “The Perez Hilton Podcast,” and is a father of 3. The busy blogger joins Abby and Lauren to discuss the lessons he's learned over the years that helped transform himself to a man who works to put a more healthy spin on his work and his personal life. Produced by Dear Media

Abby and Lauren take a look back at some of the most memorable events of 2021 with a fun and embarrassing New Year's game. Abby is a contestant in Lauren's “quiz” (we use the term loosely.) Which is kind of unfair seeing as Abby is suffering through a migraine. And they welcome the lovely Danielle Robay, host of the PRETTYSMART podcast with a conversation about Danielle's quest to reframe the concept of beauty and what meetings she wishes she hadn't taken. Produced by Dear Media

Abby and Lauren take a look back at some of their unusual holiday traditions and welcome USA Today Columnist and CNN Senior Political Analyst, Kirsten Powers, to discuss her new book Saving Grace: Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive You Nuts. Kirsten describes how she was able to save her own inner grace after years working in cable news and explains how finding our internal peace and happiness might be the best cure - particularly when it comes to dealing with people we might disagree with this holiday season. Produced by Dear Media

Journalist Maria Shriver is an Emmy winner, Peabody winner, mother of four children, a leader in raising awareness, funds and research in the Alzheimers and brain health space, creator of Shriver Media and its “Sunday Paper” as well as being a founder of new brand Mosh. And if you go to Abby's house, you will see that the seven time “New York Times' best selling author has written all of the books that currently sit on top of the family's large coffee table. Maria joins Abby and Lauren to discuss her work in brain health and the new wellness company Mosh, that has derived from that work. Maria, who has been generously sharing the lessons she has learned for many years, gets personal about how she truly felt through life's changing chapters. And now, in her 60s, Maria is enjoying some new found freedom - and leading by example showing us life only becomes more fun as you go. Produced by Dear Media

Andrea Savage, the creator and star of beloved comedy “I'm Sorry” answers Lauren and Abby's burning questions about the show's very real storylines. She also allows them to beg and plead with her to bring the show back, while politely explaining its current status. Andrea speaks candidly about the state of comedy and what we need to know about motherhood growing up. There is also some, um, “advice” from her grandmother and an incredible encounter with Sally Field.  Produced by Dear Media

ABC's Jonathan Karl has spent decades inside parts of DC, and the Whitehouse, that few have been privy to. In his new book “Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show,” Karl shares many stories about the late days of the Trump Presidency from the start of Covid through the shocking events of January 6th. He joins Abby and Lauren to talk through these stories and share what he has learned from his experiences as a reporter during several administrations. Abby recalls her own never before shared story about the time President Trump called her from the oval office to discuss - you guessed it - the media's treatment of him.  Produced by Dear Media

One might argue that reality TV is the most impactful television of our time. At least Lauren is making that argument. Teddi Mellencamp joins IWSTM to dish on the ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' franchise as well as the lessons she learned about dealing with friendship as a result of the drama. Teddi opens up about taking a risk to follow her dreams, only to hit rock bottom. Despite being the daughter of John Mellencamp, life wasn't all rock 'n roll. Even her path to motherhood. Teddi spills the tea on it all and shares the advice that helped her become her most authentic self. And of course, some thoughts on Erika Jayne. Produced by Dear Media

Don't let his teenager looks fool you. Mario Lopez has been entertaining us for over 3 decades - and thriving throughout. But being Mario Lopez is not totally stress free. Mario discusses the thoughts that keep him up at night. And on the heels of a new season of his “Saved by the Bell” revival, Mario looks back at his life juggling school and stardom in 1989 and how he survived it all. Mario explores the lessons he's learned since then and the invaluable advice that has guided his career along the way. Produced by Dear Media

Governor Jon Huntsman is known as a statesman, after serving as the Ambassador to Singapore, China and Russia, a 2012 Presidential Candidate, a Governor of Utah and a business leader in the private sector - not to mention a father to seven - including Abby. But there is a side that we don't hear about as much. Including the fact that Governor Huntsman was an accomplished keyboard player who once owned a highly questionable green van. Governor Huntsman talks about his younger days, where his love of public service came from and he also gives his candid take on the current state of our democracy as well as his own recent gubernatorial campaign - and what he learned from the frustrating results. This was a very different conversation with the Ambassador, even Abby learned something new! Produced by Dear Media

Ursula Burns is famous for becoming the first Black, female CEO to lead a Fortune 500 company. But her success in business is just one part of her story. She grew up in the projects of New York City, and while her mother never made a ton of money, she managed to give her children everything they needed and a solid education on top of it. Ursula shares the lessons that helped her achieve the unimaginable in the corporate world - and in life. Now, she is working on creating more opportunities and leveling the playing field for others. Ursula is full of wisdom, one-liners, humor. And she's got some thoughts on Jeopardy. Produced by Dear Media

Before asking their guests to make themselves vulnerable, Abby and Lauren jump into the deep end first - interviewing each other about their hardest, most uncertain life chapters, including why Abby ultimately walked away from her "dream job" hosting ABC's The View, and Lauren's unexpected road to parenthood. Produced by Dear Media

Brad Snyder, a former EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) officer lost his eyesight while serving Afghanistan with seal team 10. Since then, he has won several Paralympic medals in London, Rio and in the Tokyo games. Along the way, Brad has found a whole new way to look at the world. Produced by Dear Media

Life is all about pivotal moments. Those big life changes when we ask ourselves “Why didn't somebody tell me this?” Beginning October 28th, TV host and journalist Abby Huntsman and her best pal, comedy writer and media producer Lauren Leeds come together to bring you in depth conversations with some of the most intriguing and impactful people of our time to learn THEIR life lessons. They will pull back the curtain on some of their biggest life transitions, how their reality is far less “perfect” than it might appear - and of course, what they wish somebody had told them back when. Produced by Dear Media  

On this week's Quickie with Jas, I talked about how a Malaysian influencer went on and say that victims are the ones to be blamed for leaked nudes because they were the ones who took it, therefore, blame is on them. That "every action has a reaction", so we cannot blame the ones leaking the nudes 100%. I beg to differ. Also, at the end of the episode, I share some tips on how to create and share nudes 'safely'. New episodes every Wednesday! Don't forget to follow @iwishthepod on Instagram too. Music: Day In Paris – Pyrosion / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Noorindah who is from Singapore, is the founder and writer of Shy and Curious (@shyandcurious_com), a website that explores all things sex, relationships and self love without having to hide your google search history! Listen to her talk about her oh so sexy sexcapades, tips and tricks on how to spice up the bedroom, and how we as women, can explore our sexuality safely but also with a little bit of fun. New episodes every Wednesday! Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. This episode is brought to you by One Condoms. Check out the launch of their latest limited edition flavour coming out this 1st August. #Jangan2MinitJer Music: All That - Bensound / Something 'bout July – RYYZN / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Welcome to Season 2 of I Wish Someone Told Me! This season, I'm introducing a new series called 'Quickie With Jas' where I get to talk about everything and anything with just me, myself, and I - all unfiltered and candid. I love it! This week, I talk about how my cousin got her first period, why we shouldn't be ashamed of our periods, even as adults, and what to do when you're horny af during the pandemic. Also, new I Wish Someone Told Me episodes every Wednesday now! Surprise! Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram.  Music: Day In Paris – Pyrosion / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Paromitha Vohra is the founder and director of Agents of Isqh, a multimedia project that champions for comprehensive sexuality education in India through fun and educational videos, images and articles. It was such a pleasure to speak to Paromitha because she's just this force to be reckon with and she gives an interesting insight into why she believes in advocating for more pleasure positive conversation and changing the narrative in India. New episodes bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. This is a special episode collaboration with Sugar and Spice Festival, happening from March 23rd - 27th, 2021. Get your tickets at sugarandspice.asia today! Music: All That - Bensound / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Sherry Sherqueesha is a human rights defender for Project X; an organization dedicated towards advocating for the rights of sex workers in Singapore. As a transwoman and sex worker herself, Sherry not only shares her life story, but also gives us a rare insight into one of Singapore's most marginalized and discriminated community. New episodes bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. This is a special episode collaboration with Sugar and Spice Festival, happening from March 23rd - 27th, 2021. Get your tickets at sugarandspice.asia today! Music: All That - Bensound / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Madame Rouge loves burlesque. She loves it so much that she founded Thailand's first authentic neo-burlesque company in 2019 in bustling and vibrant Bangkok. Wanting to push for more women empowerment, she founded a physical space called Maison Rouge; a women-focused, multifaceted space that provides a supportive community and safe environment for individuals to learn, heal, share and explore. In this episode, we spoke about her journey towards finding her own empowerment and how she uses the art of burlesque and striptease to encourage and inspire other women to find theirs. New episodes bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. This is a special episode collaboration with Sugar and Spice Festival, happening from March 23rd - 27th, 2021. Get your tickets at sugarandspice.asia today! Music: All That - Bensound / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Azryn is famously known as Kakak Kondom in Malaysia which means Miss Condom (or big sis condom). She's a sex educator who passionately talk about safe sex and pleasure, in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. Being a Malay Muslim woman in a country where sex is highly stigmatized and taboo, her responsibility did not come without a price. In this episode, she spoke about how she rises above despite the social backlash, why choosing the right condom size is really important for your pleasure and the hoo-haa around nasi lemak and rendang condoms! Thanks for listening. This episode is brought to you by One Condoms in conjunction with International Women's Month. One Condoms, One with Women! New episodes bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. Music: All That - Bensound / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven / Ad music by JuliusH from Pixabay

Jacqueline is the co-founder and Pleasure Tool Expert at The Hedonist Store, a sex positive store that sells sex toys based out in Singapore. We spoke about how it's like to run a sex toy store especially during the pandemic, questions around sex toys that we're too afraid to ask and how to bring toys in the bedroom especially with a partner who's not really too keen about it. Thanks for listening! New episodes bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. Music: All That - Bensound / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Nicole was born with a unique reproductive organ (or rather, organs) - a condition that effects less than 5% of women and vulva owners globally. We spoke about her traumatic experience with doctors and romantic partners, and how those experiences whilst traumatic, empowered her to find her inner strength and courage to take control of her mind, body and most importantly, her sexuality. Thanks for listening! New episodes bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. Music: All That - Bensound / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Join me as I speak to Nina (@sesh_ay) about all things tinder and casual hookups, how to set strong boundaries and sticking to it, her views on being an ally to the LGBTIQ+ community and her powerful advocacy work for sexual harassment. Thanks for listening! New episodes bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. Music: All That - Bensound / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Join me as I speak to Adam (@adamtambakau) as he talks about his struggles with coming to terms with his sexuality as a gay man in Malaysia, how he finally embraced it and ultimately, find the courage to share it with those closest to him. Thanks for listening! New episodes bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. Music: All That - Bensound / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Have you ever been curious about BDSM? Why do people enjoy pain so much? In this episode, we delve into the world of BDSM with Filipino nude artiste and shibari practitioner, Nudista (@iamnudista), where she talks about her journey with BDSM, her passion in bondage, as well as misconception and lessons to be learnt from the lifestyle. Thanks for listening! New episodes bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. Music: All That - Bensound / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Ever wondered what it's like to explore with both men and women? What are the differences and who is more fun? Why consent and normalizing conversations around STIs are very important, and a piece of important advice on radical self love. More of this on the show featuring the fun and vivacious Cassie (@cassie.albanus)! Thanks for listening! New episodes bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. Music: All That - Bensound / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

Welcome to the show! Here's a short introduction to I Wish Someone Told Me and what can you expect from the show. Thanks for listening! New episodes bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Follow @iwishthepod on Instagram. Music: All That - Bensound / Make Your Day Better - DreamHaven

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