57- Every Man’s Achilles Heel

This week, Father Cooper sits down with Demi Lovato. Demi exposes the reality of what it was like to be one of the biggest stars on the Disney Channel. How much of Demi’s personal life did Disney have control over and what the fuck was up with the purity rings? Demi outlines how extreme management evolved into manipulation and brainwashing which led to drugs and alcohol. Now free of the control, Demi reflects back on problematic relationships and opens up about which relationship inspired the song "29." Holy Fuck…Demi shares all about sex and dating and discusses a new relationship. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of emotional and physical abuse, eating disorders, and substance abuse and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Resources: If you have been affected by domestic abuse, free, confidential support is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.7233 and online at www.thehotline.org. Text or call the NEDA helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder at 800.931.2237 and online at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org The National Drug Helpline is open to any individual dealing with addiction issues, including family members and other loved ones. Resources are available for those struggling with any addictive substance, including alcohol, and professionals are available to help 24/7/365 at 1-844-289-0879 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24 Aug 202244min

Is your parent a narcissist? In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Sherrie Campbell breaks down what happens when you come to the realization that your mom or dad should never have been a parent in the first place…children know when their parents don't want them. Dr. Campbell explains the effects narcissists have on their children. Survivors of this trauma can grow into adults who struggle with assertiveness, boundary setting and sense of self. She explores how the children of narcissists later find themselves dating someone with narcissistic tendencies. Cutting ties with toxic family members is a difficult decision. Dr. Campbell is an expert and a victim of this type of abuse. The survival tactics Dr. Campbell outlines in this episode are tools she developed while studying psychology, and implemented because she needed them herself. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of emotional and physical abuse, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. If you have been affected by domestic abuse, free and confidential support is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.7233 and online at www.thehotline.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

17 Aug 202244min

Father Cooper sits down with model and content creator, @remibader. Remi got her start on TikTok posting realistic clothing hauls and her platform has since expanded beyond fashion. Remi opens up and reflects on discrimination she’s faced since launching her career; for the first time, she tells the story of what actually went down this summer at a Hampton’s ranch where she was publicly humiliated and forced to leave due to her weight. Remi opens up about how she really feels towards the ‘influencers’ who decided participating in a low rent influencer horsey ride was more important than siding with their friend. Remi discusses her decision to seek outpatient treatment for her eating disorder and her ongoing journey to self-acceptance. Over wine, Remi dishes on her best dating stories and shares how one night of sex led to thousands of dollars in water damage. Trigger warning: This episode discusses adult subject matters, including descriptions of eating disorders and body dysmorphia. Listener discretion is advised. Text or call the NEDA helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder at 800.931.2237 and online at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

10 Aug 202253min

This week, Father Cooper is joined by fashion designer and entrepreneur Danielle Guizio. Danielle built a streetwear fashion company from the ground up. Now, her designs are everywhere - from dressing the cast of Euphoria to celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Sophie Turner and Bella Hadid. Danielle discusses her difficult journey to success, which started after dropping out of fashion school and overcoming a health scare. Danielle explains how she went from running a company out of her parent’s basement to earning a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

7 Aug 202225min

This week, Father Cooper sits down with Kristin Cavallari. Can you imagine being in high school and having grown men with cameras following you around to stir up drama? Kristin can - and she’s here to reflect on those Laguna Beach days and explains why MTV should now be paying for the entire cast’s therapy. And, with Alex and Kristin well experienced in the world of hooking up with professional athletes, they give the inside scoop on what it’s like to date (or marry) one. Kristin opens up about her divorce - and how she knew when it was time to end her marriage to Jay Cutler. While opening up about the current state of her dating life, Kristin is hilariously honest and details a recent date gone horribly wrong with a stuntman, why she’s attracting an influx of 26 year olds, and what she is currently looking for in a partner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3 Aug 202254min

Your Father is home from Europe and in NYC delivering a SOLO episode. The lesson of the week…how to embrace the single life and thrive. Alex is here to rid the idea that there is any shame in being single. Feeling pressure to settle down and find someone? NOT ANYMORE. There is no age that you become less desirable and we are here to tell all concerned friends and family to kindly mind their own f*cking business. Let’s hit the streets of NYC and go vintage shopping (and no, we aren’t looking for used sweatpants). Alex seeks professional help and calls her stylist, Mark, for advice on how to conquer the overwhelming task of thrifting and then takes you along for the journey. And stick around for the end to hear an update from Alex on the future of Call Her Daddy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 Jul 202243min

Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted and still worry that you aren’t doing enough? Do you ever find yourself thinking, “the worst that could happen is they’ll fire me and honestly… that would be a relief?” This is Burnout. And there is science that proves, Burnout is real. Burnout goes beyond your job and can also be experienced in relation to your relationship, family life or generally the state of the world. This week, Father Cooper is joined by Dr. Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. who explains the secret to unlocking the stress cycle and breaks down how to prevent Burnout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

24 Jul 202232min

This week, Father Cooper sits down with Audrina Patridge. Opening up like never before, Audrina details the abusive nature of her relationship and marriage to ex-husband Corey Bohan. She recounts the serial cheating, emotional abuse and extreme manipulation tactics that left her isolated from friends and family. After surviving years of abuse, Audrina escaped. She filed for a divorce and a restraining order and began to rebuild her life as a single mother. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of emotional and physical abuse, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. If you have been affected by domestic abuse, free, confidential support is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.7233 and online at www.thehotline.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

20 Jul 202241min