Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"My whole life I had trust issues, but then really when you're 17, 18 and you have adults taking advantage of you and manipulating situations and in a lot of ways just straight up lying to your face. I mean, that'll rock your boat for sure." — Kristen Cavallari
"Confidence is quiet and insecurity is loud. Well, I was that, you know, I was overcompensating for my insane amount of insecurity." — Kristen Cavallari
"The older we get, we realize life is building blocks and everything starts to make sense. And so I feel like just everything that I've been through, like, I feel like this was supposed to be my journey." — Kristen Cavallari
Kristen Cavallari joins Alex Cooper to revisit her early days in reality television, starting with "Laguna Beach." Cavallari reflects on the surprising level of producer involvement and manipulation she experienced as a teenager, which significantly impacted her trust in others. She discusses the decision to shield her children from social media, valuing their right to privacy and to make their own choices about their public presence. The conversation delves into her personal growth, highlighting how she discovered her own insecurities despite projecting confidence on screen.
The episode further explores Cavallari's romantic history, including her marriages to athletes. She details the challenges of dating in the public eye and how certain behaviors, like a partner seeking external validation through social media, are significant turn-offs. Cavallari emphasizes the importance of prioritizing personal well-being and not tolerating toxic relationships, a lesson learned through her own experiences, which she attributes to not wanting her children to perceive unhealthy dynamics as normal.
Towards the end, Cavallari discusses her current life balance as a single mother and business owner. She expresses a desire for a partner who is comfortable with themselves and willing to put in effort, while also acknowledging the complexities of modern dating in the age of social media. She highlights that despite her past experiences, she remains open to relationships but has clear non-negotiables, prioritizing accountability and emotional maturity.