DeepSummary
Christina Applegate and Jamie Lynn Sigler welcomed their friend Jennifer Esposito to discuss her journey with celiac disease and the challenges she faced in getting diagnosed. Jennifer opened up about the years of suffering she endured, being told by doctors that her symptoms were just due to her emotions or being a 'dramatic female.' She shared how healing her gut through dietary changes eliminated her panic attacks and other issues she previously thought were normal.
The conversation then shifted to Jennifer's experience writing, directing, and starring in her film 'Fresh Kills,' which offers a unique perspective on women in the mafia genre. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including financial struggles and industry skepticism, Jennifer persevered and is proud of her artistic achievement. The hosts commended her resilience and the powerful performances from the all-female cast.
Throughout the episode, Jennifer encouraged Christina and Jamie to explore dietary changes to manage their multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy and finding the right treatment approach. The discussion highlighted the need for doctors to listen to and believe patients, especially women, when it comes to their health concerns.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The importance of self-advocacy and perseverance in seeking proper medical care, especially for women whose concerns are often dismissed.
- The healing power of dietary changes, such as eliminating gluten, dairy, and other inflammatory foods, in managing chronic illnesses like celiac disease and MS.
- The resilience and determination required to overcome industry obstacles and achieve one's artistic vision, as exemplified by Jennifer Esposito's journey with 'Fresh Kills.'
- The cathartic and therapeutic benefits of channeling pain and experiences into creative outlets like writing and art.
- The significance of creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment on film sets, particularly for women and marginalized groups.
- The need for doctors to listen to and believe their patients, especially women, when they express concerns about their health.
- The importance of finding inner strength, perspective, and living in the present moment during times of adversity and trauma.
- The power of representation and diverse storytelling in challenging industry norms and offering fresh perspectives.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I remember sitting on the deck of my house in the backyard thinking, knowing that I'm broke and my film wasn't going anywhere. And this man just deeply traumatized me again from what he did. And I didn't see a way out. And I thought, I don't know if I can live. Like, this is too much for me, I felt. And something in me was like, no, no, you just gotta look at your dogs. Look at the trees in the silence. Understand that this is not real.“ by Jennifer Esposito
- “Odessa came over to me at the end of the shoot, and she said, this has been the most respected and the most safe I have ever felt on a set.“ by Jennifer Esposito
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Episode Information
MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Wishbone Production
6/11/24
This week, Christina and Jamie are joined by Jennifer Esposito. Jennifer opens up about her celiac disease and the struggle she went through to get a diagnosis. They also discuss the gaslighting of women, the importance of fighting for your health, her new film "Fresh Kills," and much more.
Executive Producers: Christina Applegate, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and Allison Bresnick
Audio Engineer: Josh Windisch
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