Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness10 Sep 2025

Make Oversharing Your Superpower with Tefi Pessoa

What happens when two professional oversharers get together? Pure magic... and a little chaos. JVN is joined by the incomparable Tefi Pessoa — culture commentator, internet big sister, and now host of her brand-new podcast Tefi Talks. Come for the tea, stay for the wisdom, and leave with a little extra permission to embrace your inner oversharer. Together they cover everything from Kirstie Alley’s problematic family lore and Jessica Biel’s legendary arms to the chaos of mixed doubles and how Tefi turned being the “personality hire” into a full-time job. They talk about embracing your inner oversharer, the art of being a good listener (you won't believe the source for this advice), and how she holds space for everyone — yes, even MAGA and GOP supporters — while staying true to herself. Full Getting Better Video Episodes now available on YouTube. Follow Tefi Pessoa on Instagram @hellotefi TikTok @hellotefi YouTube @tefitalks Follow us on Instagram @gettingbetterwithjvn Follow Jonathan on Instagram @jvn BIO: Tefi Pessoa is a multi-hyphenate media personality, digital content creator, and pop culture commentator from Miami, Florida, now based in Brooklyn, NY, known for her witty humor and honest advice on topics like self-love, relationships, and astrology. She is recognized by millions across TikTok and Instagram for her deep dives into pop culture, red carpet commentary, and relatable content, earning her a place on the TIME100 Creators List for 2025 and being named among TIME's Latino Leaders for 2024. Tefi also has a new monthly column, "Ask Tefi," and podcast “Tefi Talks,” with The Cut and Vox Media. Senior Producer, Chris McClure Producer, Editor & Engineer is Nathanael McClure Production support from Anne Currie and Chad Hall Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive BTS content, extra interviews, and much much more - check it out here: www.patreon.com/jvn Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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