Jennette McCurdy’s Journey: Surviving Stardom & Reclaiming Power

In this powerful episode of Dragons and Spaceships, host Brandi explores Jennette McCurdy's bestselling memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died. Known worldwide as Sam Puckett on iCarly and Sam & Cat, McCurdy steps beyond the spotlight to share a raw and honest account of her childhood stardom, her fraught relationship with her mother, and her long path toward healing and self-discovery.

Brandi unpacks the memoir’s themes of emotional abuse, family expectations, and reclaiming personal agency—all while highlighting McCurdy’s unique blend of unflinching honesty and humor. This episode is a thoughtful discussion about survival, resilience, and what it means to take back your story.

Key Discussion Points:

• The pressures of child stardom and identity
• Navigating toxic family dynamics and emotional abuse
• The journey toward self-acceptance and healing
• How humor can coexist with pain in storytelling
• Why I’m Glad My Mom Died resonates beyond celebrity culture

Content Warnings:

• Emotional and verbal abuse
• Disordered eating
• Grief and loss

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