In the first BRAVOCON episode since my return, Cat (@worm_with_a_mustache) and I dive into the absolute whirlwind that was BravoCon. We unpack the intensity of the weekend, the standout moments from CreatorCon (hosted by The Bravo Docket and Podcast Nation) and our own shifting feelings about the Housewives universe.

We cover the ethics of sharing personal stories and children on reality TV, the justice system’s inconsistent treatment of reality stars, and what the future of Bravo might look like as more controversies surface.

If you love reality TV but also enjoy the psychology, the power plays, and the human cost behind it all, this episode is it.

Follow Cat for all things Bravo and politics at @worm_with_a_mustache.Connect with me on Instagram at @jana.firestone, watch episodes in full on YouTube @thecuriouslifepodcast and find out more at www.janafirestone.com.

Thank you to the brilliant Sam Talbot, our audio engineering wizard who whipped this together in a matter of hours! Work with him directly at www.samtalbot.com.au

In this week’s episode of Pop Therapy, I’m joined bymy friend Dana Regan, a.k.a. The Bravo Investigator, for afull-blown Housewives debrief. We dive into the brand-new Real Housewives of London from the accents, alliances and the early villains emerging from the fog.

Then we head to the icy slopes of Salt Lake City, unpacking the Todd and Muzzie of it all and what’s really going on beneath that chaos. Over in Miami, we ask the big question - is Julia even remotely redeemable after this season’s revelations? And because we can’t help ourselves, there’s a cheeky sprinkle of 90 Day Fiancé drama to round things out.

Follow Dana on Instagram at @thebravoinvestigator,listen to her podcast The Bravo Investigator, and support her on Patreon for even deeper dives into the Bravosphere.

You can find me at @jana.firestone, or visit www.janafirestone.com for all things Plot Twist, Pop Therapy,and beyond.

Thanks as always to the award-winning Sam Talbot for audio engineering. Check out his work at www.samtalbot.com.au

This week on Pop Therapy, I’m joined again by my brilliant friend Heidi Anderson - author, speaker, and all-round powerhouse, to unpack The Muzzy of it all from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

What started as a juicy Bravo debrief turned into a raw and emotional conversation about mothers, boundaries, and the people who hurt us the most. We talk about Bronwyn’s pain, how she can possibly heal from this, and the complex web of love, loyalty and loss that sits underneath it all.

Heidi shares an incredibly moving story about her own mum - one that will stay with you long after you listen - and together we explore the mother wound, narcissism, and the very specific cultural pressures of Mormonism that shape some of the stories we are seeing unfold on RHOSLC.

If you’ve ever had a complicated relationship with a parent, a toxic friend, or someone who just can’t meet you where you are, this one’s for you. It’s honest, messy, emotional and full of those “oh my god, me too” moments.

We also touch on the seemingly endless stream of Bravo Con - as in, convicted felons and why this seems to be an ongoing trend!

Listen in for therapy-meets-pop-culture realness, and a conversation that might just help you see your own story a little differently.

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