S1 EP6: Jennette McCurdy discusses child stardom and her memoir 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'

Louis meets former child actor and bestselling author Jennette McCurdy. Calling in from Missouri, whilst on her book tour, Jennette talks to Louis about the process of writing her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, her complicated feelings towards child stardom and how she’s managed to forge successful relationships since.

Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes, including mental health issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and death. For further information and support, visit https://resources.byspotify.com/

Links:

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/dp/1982185821/ref=asc_df_1982185821/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570436685930&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2627304235139422921&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046360&hvtargid=pla-1530068095877&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

iCarly Netflix link

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70136153

Sam + Cat Netflix link

https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80027564

Sam + Cat – Dumpster Scene

Sam watches kat get eaten by a garbage truck

Jennette McCurdy - ‘Not That Far Away’

Jennette McCurdy - Not That Far Away

Ron Howard - Happy Days

Happy Days | Richie Loses It

Ron Howard – The Andy Griffith Show

Andy Griffith Show - Opie's Allowance

Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends – Series 2, Episode 6: ‘Wrestling’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00b9993/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends-series-2-6-wrestling

Attachment Theory

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337

New York Times profile of Dan Schneider

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/30/arts/dan-schneider-nickelodeon.html

Credits:

Producer: Paul Kobrak

Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri

Production Manager: Francesca Bassett

Music: Miguel D’Oliveira

Show notes compiled by Millie Chu

Executive Producer: Arron Fellows

A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify

www.mindhouse.co.uk

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