Call Her Daddy

Sophia Bush discusses her memoir covering her journey from USC to One Tree Hill stardom, her experiences with workplace harassment and sexualization, her failed marriages, and her recent marriage to Ashlyn Harris. She reflects on learning to trust her intuition, advocating for herself, and finding authentic happiness after years of dissociation and people-pleasing.

Denise Huskins recounts her kidnapping in 2015 by a man who claimed to represent a criminal organization targeting her boyfriend Aaron's ex-fiancée. After her release, she faced widespread public disbelief, media scrutiny comparing her to the "Gone Girl" hoax narrative, and interrogation by law enforcement who suspected her of fabricating the story—until the perpetrator was caught attacking another family.

Heather McMahon discusses her comedy career, recent experiences hosting at the Ryder Cup and dog show, her neck lift recovery, gout diagnosis, move from her mother's house, and her new special 'Buy a Thread' on Hulu. She shares stories about travel mishaps, her dogs, and lessons learned about professional boundaries.

Dr. Kate Manne, a feminist philosopher at Cornell University, discusses the Jane Doe case involving alleged gang rape at a Chi Phi fraternity in the context of broader institutional failures, rape culture, and the systematic betrayal of sexual assault survivors. The conversation examines why institutional systems fail victims, the role of misogyny and patriarchy in enabling sexual violence, and what meaningful change requires beyond awareness campaigns.

Alex Cooper discusses the psychological and physical challenges of transitioning to motherhood, emphasizing that women can simultaneously feel excited and terrified about becoming mothers without shame. She explores the concept of 'matrescence,' the grief of losing one's former identity, and argues that society's toxic binary expectations of mothers prevent honest conversations about the real fears and ambivalence that accompany pregnancy.

Alexandra Cooper discusses how a formative relationship with a manipulative, unfaithful boyfriend created deep trust issues that followed her through subsequent relationships, and how she eventually healed those issues through therapy, self-awareness, and a partner (Matt) who consistently demonstrated trustworthiness and emotional safety.

Sonja Morgan and Luann de Lesseps discuss their return to reality television with 'The Golden Life,' a new show featuring OG Real Housewives of New York cast members. They reflect on their decades-long friendship, dating experiences in their 60s, and how they've evolved as women and entrepreneurs since their original Housewives run.

Alex Cooper hosts a Call Her Daddy Sunday session where she answers listener questions about relationships, including topics like friendship betrayals, unreliable partners, flirting boundaries, long-distance visits, aggressive behavior, sexual compatibility, and unexpected proposals. She shares personal anecdotes from her college days and provides candid relationship advice based on her experiences.

Tinashe discusses her journey from a 14-year-old girl group member to an independent artist, navigating industry pressures while maintaining authenticity. She shares insights on dating standards, relationship patterns, and her new album 'Pop Star,' emphasizing the importance of not conforming to industry expectations and prioritizing personal fulfillment over external validation.

Holly Madison and Bridget Marquardt discuss their experiences living at the Playboy Mansion for seven years, exploring themes of control, objectification, coercion into sexual situations, beauty standards, eating disorders, and their paths to healing and independence after leaving the mansion.

Dr. Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist and parenting expert, discusses foundational parenting philosophies centered on the belief that children are born "good inside" and need skill-building rather than punishment. She covers topics including boundaries, attachment theory, confidence-building, and practical strategies for navigating common parenting challenges while maintaining parental authority and self-care.

Alex Cooper discusses the complex emotional dynamic of resenting parents while wanting their love and support as an adult. She explores two common childhood paths—idealizing parents then experiencing disappointment, or never respecting them—and offers practical strategies like setting action-based boundaries and accepting parents' limitations to break cycles of resentment and regain emotional control.

Alanis Morissette discusses her groundbreaking music career, experiences with fame and industry exploitation, struggles with postpartum depression across three pregnancies, and her journey toward wholeness and self-advocacy. She reflects on how anger became a tool for empowerment, the importance of community and mentorship for younger women, and her evolving perspective on aging and menopause.

Morgan Stewart discusses her fashion philosophy, two marriages, parenting experience, and her transition away from reality TV. She shares insights on style basics, relationship dynamics with her current husband Jordan McGraw, and her upcoming pilot show exploring different facets of her personality.

NFL sideline reporter Erin Andrews discusses her groundbreaking career in sports broadcasting, her journey through infertility and surrogacy to become a mother, and her experience surviving a serious privacy violation. She emphasizes the importance of hard work, persistence, and not accepting 'no' as a final answer while sharing candid insights about motherhood, marriage, and building her clothing line.

This episode explores fearful-disorganized attachment, characterized by simultaneous high anxiety and high avoidance stemming from chaotic, unpredictable childhoods where caregivers were sources of both love and fear. The host explains how this attachment style creates painful relationship cycles of pursuing intimacy then fleeing it, and discusses the difficulty of breaking trauma bonds with toxic partners.

Taye Lautner joins Alex Cooper to discuss her pregnancy journey, covering first trimester challenges including severe nausea and body image struggles, the emotional and physical toll of pregnancy, her relationship with Taylor, and their parenting aspirations. Both women emphasize the importance of honest conversation about pregnancy's difficulties alongside gratitude for the experience.

This episode of Call Her Daddy explores avoidant attachment style, examining its origins in childhood emotional neglect or enmeshment, how it manifests in adult relationships through deactivating strategies, and the destructive anxious-avoidant dating cycle. The host provides practical healing steps for avoidant individuals and guidance for couples caught in this dynamic.

Harry Jowsey discusses his Netflix show 'Let's Marry Harry' where he got engaged to 20 women simultaneously before choosing one to marry. He reflects on his emotional journey, grief over his father's death, and how the experience forced him to confront his patterns of toxic relationships and emotional avoidance.

Sisters Devon and Sydney Carlson discuss their journey founding Wildflower Cases after Miley Cyrus's encouragement, their close sisterhood despite a rough period during Devon's toxic relationship, and their contrasting dating styles and personalities.