Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"I honestly think because of what was happening to me when I was a kid, I was going through all that traumatizing shit that it made me want to have a better life." — Bella Poarch
"The women that I was surrounded with, they kind of like, they knew something was wrong." — Bella Poarch
"I just want to say that hi, I'm Bella. I love making music. You should go check it out if you want, but I don't know. I think you've done a really good job of explaining your life story today and I feel like even just sitting here with you, I can say that like you have a very incredible presence about you." — Bella Poarch
The episode features an in-depth interview with social media personality and singer Bella Poarch, hosted by Alex Cooper. Poarch begins by recounting her childhood in the Philippines, detailing experiences of abuse under her adoptive father from a young age. This difficult upbringing, coupled with bullying at school, fueled her desire for a better life. At 17, she joined the U.S. Navy as a way to escape her circumstances and gain independence, a decision met with resistance from her adoptive parents. Her time in the Navy, while offering a sense of freedom and community, was also marked by a traumatic sexual assault at 18, an experience she bravely reported, leading to the perpetrator's conviction.
Poarch further shares her journey of healing and self-discovery, including her struggles with PTSD and a suicide attempt. She describes her unexpected rise to fame on TikTok, initially posting lip-sync videos that gained massive traction, leading to widespread recognition. The conversation delves into her personal life, including her elopement and subsequent divorce from her ex-husband, emphasizing their mutual decision and ongoing amicable relationship, despite the challenges presented by her burgeoning public career and his preference for privacy.
The episode concludes with Poarch discussing her current headspace, her new music, and her outlook on dating and future aspirations. She emphasizes the importance of time, self-compassion, and surrounding oneself with supportive people for healing. Poarch expresses a desire for continued personal growth and aims to embrace joy and learn new things in her next phase of life, offering an inspiring message of resilience and hope to her listeners.