“I Survived!" Holly Madison’s Journey to FREEDOM.

Holly Madison, former world FAMOUS PLAYMATE, reveals SHOCKING truths about her life in the Playboy Mansion....from her relationship with Hugh Hefner (who was 54 years her senior) to LOVE BOMBING, the dark side of STOCKHOLM SYNDROME, and BREAKING FREE and discovering herself.
Holly (bestselling author, podcaster, THE PLAYBOY MURDERS host & EP) opens up about how being diagnosed with autism recently affected her entire outlook on life and shares important signs that you might be in a manipulative relationship.
She discusses everything you've ever wondered about Playboy life, including:
- What enticed her about the Playboy mansion experience, how she came to live there, and how she became Hugh Hefner’s “Main girlfriend”
- Why she thinks she was an easy target for Hefner
- Tactics Hefner employed to keep women from leaving the mansion
- How she numbed herself through substance use to get through day-to-day life
- How interpersonal dynamics & intense sense of competition within the playboy mansion contributed to her body dysmorphia
- HEALING & EMPOWERMENT: What was Hefner really like behind closed doors? And how did she FINALLY break free from his grip?
- What led her to break her silence on the trauma she suffered during her time at the mansion
We're unpacking her fascinating autism diagnosis, from the benefits of finally being diagnoses and how it negatively influenced her decision-making process, to how it informed her parenting style.
Holly breaks down:
- The real cost of giving up yourself in a harmful relationship
- Why people stay in harmful relationships, from fear of judgment to lack of financial stability
- Finding spirituality in storytelling & the places she lets her intuition guide her
- Her new mission as a free speech advocate!
- What she does to maintain positive mental health, including her superstitious vision board process
Mayim and Holly also bond over their love of true crime as Holly explains “The Playboy Curse”!
Ready to be INSPIRED? TUNE IN to MBB today!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
4:34 - Alaskan Childhood
8:17 - What led Holly to the Playboy universe
24:20 - What happened at the Playboy Mansion
28:03 - Relationship with Hugh Hefner
37:10 - Advice to younger self
41:49 - What led her to finally speak out
45:55 - Therapy and healing journey
47:40 - Autism diagnosis
52:20 - Parenting
55:55 - The Playboy Murders
59:37 - Self-care routines
1:01:11 - Spirituality
1:03:46 - Vision boards
1:06:10 - Relationship Red Flags
1:12:41 - Rapid Fire
1:20:14 - OUTRO
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  • @AstridSouthSea
    @AstridSouthSea19 күн бұрын

    This is the first time I've seen an interviewer point out that by writing her book she was dismantling the patriarcy, and that breaking the fantasy of that world was brave. Loved so much of this meeting of my two favourite podcasters

  • @camilanovalife

    @camilanovalife

    18 күн бұрын

    but then she records a podcast trashing Crystal and doing the same as people did to her when she wrote the book.

  • @diamond2979

    @diamond2979

    17 күн бұрын

    @@camilanovalifecrystal made me feel bad for hef in his last days. she’s not someone you wanna defend i promise

  • @lulibatista3028

    @lulibatista3028

    17 күн бұрын

    @@camilanovalifeshe’s reviewing Crystal’s book. Pointing out discrepancies isn’t trashing someone.

  • @rexysmum

    @rexysmum

    16 күн бұрын

    @@camilanovalifeif you equate ‘trashing Crystal’ with calling her out for being a nasty, manipulative bi$ch, then yep, she did 😘

  • @lisakemp7352

    @lisakemp7352

    15 күн бұрын

    @@camilanovalifeShe’s not trashing Cristal! They’re doing a book review of her book ! Not their fault if things in it are false ! She did that to herself! I supported her in the beginning! But then she full on bullied Bridget via video for everyone to see . Holly also saw it and that’s when she lost support

  • @Cimmaronisson
    @Cimmaronisson19 күн бұрын

    I remember seeing her on TV at the mansion and just being impressed with her intelligence. She seemed too smart and classy for that environment. I’m glad she reinvented herself out of it.

  • @janadeboa

    @janadeboa

    19 күн бұрын

    Too smart and classy? As if a girl who posed naked or went to that environment was supposed to be dumb and unclassy. 😢

  • @lacyrivers4338

    @lacyrivers4338

    19 күн бұрын

    I ❤ that terminology “reinvented herself out”

  • @Jenny-ls7hf

    @Jenny-ls7hf

    19 күн бұрын

    I don’t see any reinvention? Everything she’s doing is about Playboy still, 17 years later. We still see the same misogynistic behavior towards other women, and reinforcement of the same beauty standards. On her pod, she talks about all the plastic surgery she gets, always anti aging treatments as if it’s unthinkable for a woman to age naturally, and how Holly’s always on restricted diets like keto. She went on tangents how she does laser treatments, really wanted “hand rejuvenation” injections next, and did in-office cellulite treatments recently. It is fine if you wanna do plastic surgery more power to you, ….but it isn’t a reinvention. It’s the same misogyny as Playboy. It’s what she promotes. Even quite literally, as Holly’s podcast is sponsored in part by SomoBello liposuction company. Listeners get to hear it all being promoted. I’d like to see some more growth. Hef was a bad guy, we all feel her on that. But show us how you’re different.

  • @HollyBoos

    @HollyBoos

    19 күн бұрын

    She’s so well spoken! I always was so impressed with how eloquent she was on the show.

  • @lynnreeves60

    @lynnreeves60

    18 күн бұрын

    If she has a thing about beauty that's probably one nitore thing that drew her into his web. She seems very introspective and changed in many ways with lots of life lessons learned.

  • @courtneydor2vintage632
    @courtneydor2vintage63217 күн бұрын

    I got to meet Holly about 10 years ago, it was a brief encounter at a friends house. She was the sweetest most genuine and gracious person and I am so happy to see her growing success. She is a kind soul and I believe truly deserves it. 😃💗

  • @christinahek
    @christinahek19 күн бұрын

    It sounds like Hef picked “small town girls” because he knew they’d be far from home, face increased shame if they went home, and he could keep them isolated and dependent. That he blocked them from therapy and sent them to a pre-approved person who would support their dependence is so abusive.

  • @TiffanyTurquoise

    @TiffanyTurquoise

    19 күн бұрын

    The Hefner Doc cruising Hawaiian Tropic promotional events. No mystery what that was about. From bikini clad to nudity is not a big jump. 👉🏻Gnimoorg

  • @tammyboykin5285

    @tammyboykin5285

    19 күн бұрын

    I love Holly but she was an adult and made her own choices. I made choices when I was a teenager

  • @BreezybriefswithBrooke

    @BreezybriefswithBrooke

    19 күн бұрын

    Step one, isolate Step two, alienate from friends and fam Step three, take financial control Step four, prevent victim from working if you're living with them ,you're really screwed.... I've been there. A lot of abusers, go for women who have been previously assaulted or grew up in an abusive household. They look for women who might be struggling with addiction, or just their own demons. Hugh Hefner definitely fits this mo. He was feeding girls drugs for God sakes. He gave them an allowance, but it's never enough to actually do anything with such as go back to school or start a business. It's all manipulation, the money is just to make you believe that you're free. I'm so proud of Holly for doing this interview 💯 And I'm definitely going to be analyzing it on my channel❤

  • @JHall8888

    @JHall8888

    19 күн бұрын

    She could have left at any time. She's no victim. It was a mutually beneficial relationship until it wasnt... for her.

  • @BreezybriefswithBrooke

    @BreezybriefswithBrooke

    19 күн бұрын

    @@JHall8888 left how ? With what money ? If I’m not mistaken, even the car that she drove, was Hughes…. So in what car was,she supposed to get in and leave? Also , where was she to go? (Some people like myself, have zero living family) What if ,her family wasn’t able to have her back in the home. It’s not as easy as just packing your things and leaving 😅(I wish it were) I know personally, I stayed because I had money tied up in business dealings with my abuser. Not only that , after almost 20 years, he was the only family I felt like I had. Because I had been brainwashed! In a codependent relationship🙄 And I never dated the man 💯 Abuse comes in so many forms. I’m glad holly escaped and is flourishing♥️

  • @maryczerwinski2437
    @maryczerwinski243719 күн бұрын

    I've always loved Holly and found her to be classier and more articulate than most in that environment. Thank you for handling some of these uncomfortable topics with grace. You're a great interviewer and Holly was an awesome guest.

  • @burningcopper
    @burningcopper19 күн бұрын

    So much packed into this interview. My biggest takeaway is Holly's advice to girls...."any time the partner wants to move too fast". Sage advice from one who knows.

  • @dawnhughes9942
    @dawnhughes994219 күн бұрын

    Thank you for having openly autistic women on. I really appreciate Holly sharing her story and bringing awareness to how much autistic women are prone to being taken advantage of.

  • @jillsarah7356

    @jillsarah7356

    19 күн бұрын

    Yes people on the Autism Spectrum, but also anyone under the age of 25 is more vulnerable to certain types of manipulation.

  • @ABBYBENORMAL

    @ABBYBENORMAL

    18 күн бұрын

    I’m 54 and just discovered in the last year that I am on the spectrum & I finally have some peace because I always felt there was something and couldn’t never figure it out. Nor did any of my therapists over the years. I’m grateful to hear more adults talk about it, especially women.

  • @paulahudson9320

    @paulahudson9320

    18 күн бұрын

    I’ve also heard that women often present differently with a diagnosis on the spectrum

  • @Cbawtam

    @Cbawtam

    17 күн бұрын

    @@jillsarah7356and any women with disabilities sadly 🥺 I know it doesn’t apply here but I thought I’d mention it.

  • @rachelzwicker8731

    @rachelzwicker8731

    16 күн бұрын

    I was diagnosed at 27, so her story brought me to tears.

  • @scandaliez
    @scandaliez18 күн бұрын

    Holly is like a real life Disney princess.

  • @MysticMoonz

    @MysticMoonz

    15 күн бұрын

    I can't believe she's 45!!! Blows my mind! She looks phenomenal

  • @lum3336

    @lum3336

    15 күн бұрын

    @@MysticMoonzshe’s 45, not 85 lol

  • @theveefit

    @theveefit

    14 күн бұрын

    She truly is !!

  • @lynettebunac9565

    @lynettebunac9565

    14 күн бұрын

    Always wondered what her obsession with Disney was

  • @bydivadream

    @bydivadream

    8 сағат бұрын

    It's interesting because Holly has said in the past that Bridget really was naturally the epitome of "Disney princess" (and known as "the girliest one" in the GND trio) so having Bridget as her best friend really helped Holly bring that aspect of fantasy into coping with life at the mansion - Holly at her core is more of the vintage Disney and 50s/60s cartoons era Oddly enough, Crystal Hefner is also obsessed with Disney and is even a Club 33 member (which costs $$$$ per year)

  • @playadremingrl
    @playadremingrl13 күн бұрын

    I cant tell you you how deliciously satisfying it is to watch these female celebrities speak up and speak out for women. Your bravery does not go unoticed ❤

  • @cemanuelhead
    @cemanuelhead18 күн бұрын

    Hef’s long time secretary said “he keeps the ones with the broken wings.” And the story of every one these ladies who had a long term relationship with that guy had broken wings.

  • @iznuriaelizabeth340

    @iznuriaelizabeth340

    15 күн бұрын

    😢so sad but too true

  • @angelacarter6593

    @angelacarter6593

    14 күн бұрын

    So sad how he was worshipped by other men for his repeated abuse of women. Telling about our culture.

  • @lynettebunac9565

    @lynettebunac9565

    14 күн бұрын

    Isn’t this always the case with older people, they pick the young ones, easily manipulated, wanting to be loved, seeking love in the wrong place

  • @carolclover1238

    @carolclover1238

    7 күн бұрын

    ​@lynettebunac9565

  • @JanisFoleyPhotography

    @JanisFoleyPhotography

    7 күн бұрын

    That's so sad and quite awful... We had a friend/roommate that was a playmate and she said he was just old and creepy. She also said that the mansion wasn't as awesome as everyone thought. At least not the house that she got to stay in with all the girls. She said that part was old. I thought that was interesting to hear from a person in real life.

  • @black_cats_enthusiast
    @black_cats_enthusiast18 күн бұрын

    People who never experienced manipulation on this level, will never understand how difficult it is to break from it. I guess this is the best podcast to litterally break it down to understand how this whole process can simply devour you and your personality. Leaving abuse behind you is just a first (crutial) step and healing is journey has many bends and bumps but its so worth it to find your true self during it. Massive thanks to Holly to keep going and just showing how you can set yourself free 💗 Also (again) breaking from an image of autistic person as we were shown for year on the media. There is a reason who its called a spectrum. Can you be proud of someone who you never met in person and probably never will? I guess you can 💪🏻

  • @micheleford4282

    @micheleford4282

    13 күн бұрын

    she signed up for that manipulation for fame and money and a roof over her head. she isnt a victim.

  • @2degucitas
    @2degucitas18 күн бұрын

    Hefner's Playboy mag (and other media) was NEVER about empowering women. It's first and only goal was the sexual gratification of men. His mag would adapt itself to the current culture only to provide men with advice on how to get laid, what they had to wear and say to entice women. Any attempt to notice women's rights was with the angle of placating them to get sex. I never saw women modeling for Playboy, or working in the club as empowering or embracing their sexuality. It was always coercive in my view. I know there are some who disagree, and I fail to understand how they can delude themselves into thinking that way.

  • @Silvermoonscorpion

    @Silvermoonscorpion

    18 күн бұрын

    Absolutely agree. I don't recall the models having their younger selves photos in the magazine. My father left mags everyone and I read a few but my point is as a woman in her forties, three kids and married, Im thoroughly grossed out by the younger pics being apart of it. Like fantasizing about the girls prepubescent.. 😳 I always found playboy and hustler grotesque.

  • @christine5119

    @christine5119

    18 күн бұрын

    Women who think it's an honor to pose for Playboy have been conned by the patriarchy.

  • @angolson6108

    @angolson6108

    16 күн бұрын

    Yep 💯

  • @mrjones422

    @mrjones422

    13 күн бұрын

    I can see how the term "empowering" can be applicable to young women who feel "empowered" in so far that their beauty allows them to manipulate men or make easy money. Girls I have known that were strippers felt "in charge" of their own finances by making way more money than they could any other way, being young with no real world work experience. Same can be said of any only fans girl in today's world that makes money from providing that sort of content. Is this healthy? Probably not, but "empowered" for young beautiful women who are just starting to see how their looks can influence those around them and provide opportunity that others can't get is a real thing. The delusion in those young women, is thinking that that way of living will last forever. When developing an actual skill-set and personality will serve them in the long run.

  • @jairenesereno4519
    @jairenesereno451918 күн бұрын

    Love Holly always have. I never judged her before, during or after the mansion. I think she was the main fan favorite. Her journey is unbelievable. I’ve always been proud of her for leaving the mansion bc she was too good for gross Hefner. We have all been in bad relationships. I loved when her book came out and bought it. I hadn’t read a book since childhood. I’m happy she seems styled and has two children. I’ll always want to see what she’s up to. Hope she finds her full happiness. She has always deserved it❤️💯🙏🏼😊

  • @jairenesereno4519

    @jairenesereno4519

    18 күн бұрын

    Settled I meant not styled.

  • @mrsbinkbonk
    @mrsbinkbonk19 күн бұрын

    Holly’s experience is so interesting. She is very articulate and likable. I wish her the best!

  • @orland0110
    @orland011019 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for having Holly Madison in this episode and really interesting conversation. Much love to you Mayim! ❤

  • @MinouMinet
    @MinouMinet18 күн бұрын

    This interview was remarkable. Her insightful self-awareness was just a stunning and refreshing experience. Huge respect for her! As always, love you too Mayim and Jonathon, such a great podcast. I would like $5 for every time Mayim said “ you know” though, I think Mayim was a bit uncomfortable, thus that over used term. Doesn’t matter much because Holly was so unflappable. Excellent interview! 💗

  • @HummingbirdEighty8

    @HummingbirdEighty8

    8 күн бұрын

    Your comment reinforces my thought! I feel that Mayim was very uncomfortable doing this interview. I noticed a big difference in her wording and speech in general. Imo, Mayim has my full respect, whereas I don't feel at all that way towards Ms. Madison.

  • @MinouMinet

    @MinouMinet

    8 күн бұрын

    @@HummingbirdEighty8 Thanks for sharing the same observation of Mayim. I do enjoy her podcast, though some interviews are just not my point of interest, so I move on. Thought I would be doing that here, but found it rather impressive. 🙂

  • @jo-annahudson723
    @jo-annahudson72318 күн бұрын

    As one of the like 5 Canadians who remembers the log drivers waltz thank you for the throw back I have been singing it all day!

  • @666chinchilla

    @666chinchilla

    15 күн бұрын

    glad your happy!!!

  • @Happytravellerkimmy

    @Happytravellerkimmy

    14 күн бұрын

    I was so insulted that Mayim thought all Canadians have opinions about logging... And then I remembered that all my friends in my 20s were tree planters and I worked at a sawmill. Nevermind.

  • @altaresjoyceee
    @altaresjoyceee19 күн бұрын

    Wow! Holly is here 🥹♥️ what a great ep! ❤

  • @ashleybowman3709
    @ashleybowman370915 күн бұрын

    The conversation holly is creating is so SO important!!! Helping people see that autism is such a huge spectrum AND the reality of work that she’s been a part of! Sounds like she’s an incredible person and mother. Great interview!

  • @karenslade6864
    @karenslade686418 күн бұрын

    Love your back and forth banter with each other! Another great episode!

  • @tamsims1968
    @tamsims196819 күн бұрын

    As a teen I was obsessed with the show, it makes me so happy to see where Holly is now. She was clearly such a clever person who had such a future ahead of her. Despite the context I was watching her in she was inspirational

  • @CherylBerryl

    @CherylBerryl

    18 күн бұрын

    WHY were your parents allowing you, as a teen to watch that kind of CRAP!!! Shame on them!!!

  • @tamsims1968

    @tamsims1968

    18 күн бұрын

    @CherylBerryl I have absolutely amazing parents and it's wild for a stranger to comment that on the Internet 🙄

  • @LauraB0421

    @LauraB0421

    18 күн бұрын

    ​@@tamsims1968 😮 😂

  • @LauraB0421

    @LauraB0421

    18 күн бұрын

    What show was this?

  • @tamsims1968

    @tamsims1968

    18 күн бұрын

    @@LauraB0421 The Girls Next-door I think it was on MTV

  • @lauraestrada7279
    @lauraestrada727919 күн бұрын

    @Mayim Bialek as an RBT and a huge advocate of autism. Wow Holly is my hero. As someone who identifies as neuro divergent as an adult. I find such validation and strength in knowing how many of us exist and are FINALLY understanding how WE process and apply. Thank you Mayim and Holly Madison wow you are a warrior. Thank you!!!

  • @MayimBialik

    @MayimBialik

    19 күн бұрын

    🫶🫶🫶

  • @jadebel7006

    @jadebel7006

    18 күн бұрын

    @MayimBialik you seem kimd hearted and intelligent but I think you came across quite judgemental and somewhat ignor*nt in this interview, things like how the playboy industry being "predicated on suspension of disbelief" and how essentially s*xu*l liberation is merely a fantasy and everyone who is unhappy etc .. and comparing posing n*de to basically 'cornography'. Firstly as much as I agree mass produced 'corn' is harmful to EVEYONE but posing n*de on its own without any kind of suggestive imagery or actual s*xu*l acts then it's not 'corn' wether people use it as that or not , the imagery itself is not. Secondly not everyone in polyamorous relationship is unhappy with it or in a ab*sive one like Holly nor are people who have more open relationship or are single and only have 'casual' relationships, some people enjoy it and are very happy. Secondly it's very ign*rant to just to take away from people that are s*xual liberated to deny them of that title and treat them as a puppet for the male gaze for the patriarchy. Yes these industries and lifestyles were founded and benefit men but its also greatly benefits women. Not everyone is as privileged as ypu to come from her financial and educational background, if someone isn't being taking advantage and freely choose to make money using their 'femininity' to appeal to male gaze to become successful then to me the joke is on the men, I see it as taking back contr*l of your own s*xual*ty and belive its very powerful and we are in nature sensual beings so who is anyone to act like expressing that is unnatural. There are people who have casual relationships, or are more open who are extraordinarily happy and feel strong, smart, successful and empowered who is anyone to tell them they are not. Essentially do you want women to be free and empowered or is it that you want you want them TO BE LIKE YOU, because that's not freedom. What you think is wrong or right isn't cannon, no one's opinion is, we all have our own opinions of good bad and right and wrong, for anyone to be so sure that what they believe MUST be correct is just narciss*st*c in my opinion. Or at least the act is. Ultimately as humans in this big universe, we know nothing, so let's not judge people different from us. Different isn't bad.

  • @LauraB0421

    @LauraB0421

    18 күн бұрын

    ​@@jadebel7006 Nudity for art and nudity for sexual exploitation are clearly different. I suppose there are a select few who don't feel exploited in some of these situations, but unfortunately most are indeed being used and exploited. Please don't discount that. There are way too many people trapped in situations they did not choose or were predisposed to gravitate toward that are extremely harmful and dangerous and abusive to them, if only on an emotional, mental and spiritual level.

  • @Kitkatteg

    @Kitkatteg

    15 күн бұрын

    When these industries are owned by and primarily financially benefit women, then I’ll buy the empowerment and liberation piece.

  • @randyholloway920

    @randyholloway920

    13 күн бұрын

    Some people just want to belong to a group they think will help explain themselves. Like finding your tribe as an adolescent. The problem with some of these spectrums and diagnosis by exclusion is they end up being wrong by describing virtually every human on the planet. No way Holly actually is autistic. Sorry, not sorry. Anyone can give you the diagnosis that you want to hear. As smart and educated as Mayim is, she still subscribes to misogynistic standards for women informed by patriarchy.

  • @ursulaleonowicz2744
    @ursulaleonowicz274417 күн бұрын

    I love Holly and have watched quite a few interviews with her, and you definitely went one step further with every question, which was very much appreciated by me but also by her, I think. The smiles between the two of you feel very genuine, and this was so interesting to watch. Thanks!

  • @Jevima85
    @Jevima8519 күн бұрын

    Holly is an incredible human being. Much love and respect to her 🙏 ❤

  • @believer773
    @believer77319 күн бұрын

    32:40 "it was a shit storm in my head" seems like the perfect summation of what this experience was for all the girls in that situation. I'm so happy for any of the women that came out the other side of Hefs influence with any shred of mental health, since sooo many are still dealing with the trauma.

  • @danatriesit3244
    @danatriesit324418 күн бұрын

    Love how Holly has reinvented herself, especially watching her when I was younger. Love her podcast with Bridget and her book is great! I love that she came through to the other side of it all 🎉🎉

  • @EveryHandleIsTaken979
    @EveryHandleIsTaken97919 күн бұрын

    It’s surprises me how much I relate to Holly. I hid under extra clothes when I was younger and was not ever in a non monogamous relationship (well, I was cheated on in past relationships). However, I still grew to have such similar ideas as Holly. The be careful of lovebombing thing has been my advice to others for over a decade except I didn’t use the term but just explained the sentiment/experience. It was my advice for those being lovebombed and those doing the lovebombing in the beginning of a relationship. I’d remind the love bomber to to ask themselves if it was love or infatuation. I’d ask them to if they were in love with the person or the idea of the person. I’d remind them that the person is a human being and be careful not to put them too high up on a pedestal because then they’ll just fall down.

  • @user-dg6jl5pk3n
    @user-dg6jl5pk3n14 күн бұрын

    I only wish I could have heard this story before I married my second husband. Holly’s story is so informative and gives telling red flags to look for. I was so clueless to what “love bombing” is! Everything in this interview is important to all women and men.

  • @sharonzona4346
    @sharonzona434618 күн бұрын

    What an interesting interview. I knew a lot about her life, but I learned so much more.

  • @Alice-zj6lp
    @Alice-zj6lp18 күн бұрын

    Mayim asked the best and most interesting questions. I've listened to many interviews with Holly and this was by far the most intelligent, respectful and thoughtful. 💛

  • @shinysideup7017
    @shinysideup701717 күн бұрын

    Mayim, I’m loving this podcast! You are so bright and so very kind and respectful to your guests and you are picking really great people to join you! I watched you on tv over the years on all of the shows and I’m thrilled to see you enjoying such success!

  • @MayimBialik

    @MayimBialik

    16 күн бұрын

    🥹🤯

  • @kerryk6472
    @kerryk647219 күн бұрын

    🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦Another great episode…and as always….love any mention of ‘our’ beloved Canada! ❤️🇨🇦❤️

  • @nikki3248
    @nikki324814 күн бұрын

    I almost choked on my coffee when she said she was 45 .... I feel so weathered.

  • @ct6852
    @ct685219 күн бұрын

    Loves me some Holly and Bridgett. They're great. She's being pretty serious here, but she's also lowkey hilarious with her deadpan delivery at times. Fantastic women. You can tell they learned a lot through their experiences and they've guided them in a pretty great way, actually. 💖

  • @dsgp7835
    @dsgp783519 күн бұрын

    Thank you Mayim, Johnathan and most of all, Holly. This was fascinating. Exposing Hefner and his fantasy of male dominance is very important.

  • @vickyschaffner2672
    @vickyschaffner267219 күн бұрын

    Used to watch out of morbid curiosity. Explained so much! Thank you!

  • @rozzykronfeld-wilbanks8759
    @rozzykronfeld-wilbanks875918 күн бұрын

    Great interview. Mayim is very respectful, yet asks questions that could be uncomfortable. I remember watching some of Holly’s shows. And podcasts. Now I want to watch The Playboy Murders! Thanks❤

  • @user-fb4sb1zi8g
    @user-fb4sb1zi8g7 күн бұрын

    I deal with a lot of mental health issues, and I love this channel so much! Everything is so relatable and educational. And also makes you feel less “weird.”

  • @misacruzader
    @misacruzader12 күн бұрын

    Watching Holly's lack of eye contact is truly telling. People who are diagnosed later in life, the lack of eye contact happens later, because they've spent their whole life masking. As an adult who was also diagnosed at the age of 37, I respect these elements of human emotion. I call myself a Christ-follower, and my neurotypical partner gets angry sometimes because he wants me to call myself a Christian. To me, I only have so many spoons for each day and I use them first to brush my teeth, take a shower, put on makeup, make it to work.... and if I'm then able to make it home, wash my face, get to bed on time, then it's a blessed day. I'm not a millionaire, but I try so hard.

  • @benbower8388
    @benbower838815 күн бұрын

    Holly and Bridget are so fun to listen to! I love their retelling and stories. Their podcast is my fav!!

  • @kimberlycoldren4237
    @kimberlycoldren423717 күн бұрын

    I watched Girls Next Door cause I wondered how people who had everything spent their time. Thank you for discussing the reality of everything, I respect Holly Madison so much more now. And the courage to get an ASD diagnosis as an adult makes her a great spokesperson for understanding the whole spectrum. Loved this broadcast!

  • @robinsiciliano8923
    @robinsiciliano892319 күн бұрын

    I’ve never done a vision board! I’m 53. Should I? I’m intrigued. Hurts my heart to know how terrible those women were treated. Really enjoyed Holly’s interview.

  • @ct6852

    @ct6852

    18 күн бұрын

    Don't know if you've ever seen that movie The Secret...but it's kind of the same concept. Strangely Law of Attraction thing kind of works...in a way that's a little creepy. Then there's always the concept of 'be careful what you wish for' thing to think about.

  • @coconutty4808

    @coconutty4808

    16 күн бұрын

    No 🤣

  • @imo.124

    @imo.124

    14 күн бұрын

    ​@ct6852 I used to be into the secret and manifesting however if you are Christian it's dangerous. It's opening yourself up to the demonic forces to help you achieve what you put on your board

  • @cyberninjasworld

    @cyberninjasworld

    10 күн бұрын

    Yes, do It ⭐❤

  • @simmiedavissimmiesings8185

    @simmiedavissimmiesings8185

    4 сағат бұрын

    I don't subscribe to vision boards. But journaling is a more linear and verbal representation.

  • @minstrelcat1951
    @minstrelcat195116 күн бұрын

    Came here for Holly, subscribed n staying for Mayim. Loving it ❤

  • @MayimBialik

    @MayimBialik

    16 күн бұрын

    🫶🧠

  • @foofieviolet
    @foofieviolet16 күн бұрын

    Can people in these comments stop comparing her to other women who have worked in "that world"? All of these comments of "I always thought she was smarter/classier than other girls in that environment/ line of work" like really do you hear yourself putting these women down? As if a woman has to be classy or smart to be deserving of respect. She's a person no matter if she does sex work or is a lawyer. Like listen to Holly talking about the other girls, you think she looks down on them, she's describing how the industry abuses women and makes them do things they might not want to do. Holly is an example of why all women deserve respect. Listen to her

  • @cynthiadawn5806

    @cynthiadawn5806

    9 күн бұрын

    YES!! Sex work and those who participate are vulnerable to being othered and categorized as some exotic species. Some of the "im so baffled, bemused and intrigued.." vibes can get a little much. And the "you're so well spoken" part is right there with that. It doesn't seem Holly took offense and I'm glad for that, but it's something to watch for.

  • @marthastaab6938
    @marthastaab693815 күн бұрын

    Thank you for being so nice to her during this interview.

  • @auntyfluffy
    @auntyfluffy4 күн бұрын

    1st step: I will *omg crying as I write this* seek help I need. For many reasons, this podcast was what I was meant to hear today. Thank you Mayim for doing what you do, in a way, that is only you, and Holly, TY for describing your painful past to help others. Ain't as easy as it looks, I'm sure.

  • @jusTRYNAgetaPEANUT

    @jusTRYNAgetaPEANUT

    3 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing!!! Wishing you all good luck and sending love ♾️💞

  • @luisataylor8089
    @luisataylor808916 күн бұрын

    Loved this interview ❤

  • @grkvenus7275
    @grkvenus727512 күн бұрын

    So glad I stumbled upon this youtube chanel and interview. Wonderful way to decompress and relax with a cup of coffee. Well done ladies.

  • @LightOfJoy1
    @LightOfJoy114 күн бұрын

    Wow, another really good interview. Thank you so much!!!

  • @louisbonilla6780
    @louisbonilla678018 күн бұрын

    Great episode - really good questions - deep diving is what you Mayim and Jonathan do well - Thank you for internal spiritual processing in this unpredictable life❤

  • @MayimBialik

    @MayimBialik

    18 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing and for being here! 🧠🫶

  • @maryremchuk2484
    @maryremchuk248419 күн бұрын

    I absolutely love Holly! Mayim you are a great interviewer. Love your show.

  • @pattybreiland7015
    @pattybreiland701517 күн бұрын

    Love the show! Thank you.

  • @SuzanneQuew-vc4us
    @SuzanneQuew-vc4usКүн бұрын

    I’m glad to see Mayim’s reaction when she was talking about the bedroom…after 20 years since watching them, I just didn’t realize what they were doing, I was shocked. I feel for these women, they were so young…

  • @Miss_Wen21
    @Miss_Wen2119 күн бұрын

    Epic episode ❤

  • @oceancat0450
    @oceancat045015 күн бұрын

    I grew up watching the Girls Next Door. I was 16 when it was airing. I took acid one time, in my parents home, from my first boyfriend. The trip kicked in right when it was his designated time to leave. I started to have the WORST TRIP. I called my boyfriend who came back, telling my mom he forgot his wallet. He comes upstairs to my room, having no clue what to do. He laid with me for a minute and before he left again, he put The Girls Next Door on, knowing how much I loved the show, and I slowly started coming out of the *bad* trip. Never took hallucinogens EVER ZAGAIN.

  • @ct6852

    @ct6852

    14 күн бұрын

    Was the show comforting??

  • @shortyash100
    @shortyash1003 күн бұрын

    As a Canadian who is 41 years old and grew up in a small town in Alberta, I am one of the few who definitely knows what the Log Driver's Waltz is!

  • @tashak.4186

    @tashak.4186

    3 күн бұрын

    That’s how the log drivers learned to tread lightlyyyy (40 year old Ontarian here)!

  • @patternmotherlode9250
    @patternmotherlode92507 күн бұрын

    Really enjoying seeing Holly come into her power. This is a totally different person, and the more I listen to her, the more I like her and find her interesting. Keep going, girl!

  • @bes03c
    @bes03c18 күн бұрын

    As a late diagnosed adult, I also found comfort in the script of waiting tables. Having a clear pattern of expectations for social situations is very comforting and also helped me build confidence.

  • @ashsweetjones
    @ashsweetjones16 күн бұрын

    Love both Holly & Mayim! I didn’t even know this collaboration was going to take place. I feel like Holly gave her usual answers but she finally opened up the last 20 mins of the interview. I wanted to see Mayim get excited about breaking it down. I need a redo!

  • @Cidnee454
    @Cidnee45419 күн бұрын

    Thank You for another great episode shared.☺️ And as a Canadian… i extra LOVE that ‘The Log Driver’s Waltz’ was mentioned!!😂💖💕

  • @gwynnethsmith9226
    @gwynnethsmith922617 күн бұрын

    What a great interview. Both ladies are fun to listen to. And I think most of us want to k ow what it was like for Holly because like Holly, many of us were at some point fascinated with classic glam and being the it girl. Holly is that plus down to earth. And I adore Mayim!!! Loved this!

  • @carasomebody6477
    @carasomebody64774 күн бұрын

    Oh my gosh the answer to her last question really hit me! So simple but I loved that for her and I’m just going to start saying it. Thanks for my new mantra, Holly! I’m happy right now. And if I don’t feel like it’s connecting I know to make a change. I’m happy right now.

  • @katieweigl
    @katieweigl19 күн бұрын

    Commenting before I even listen, this is the crossover I need 🙌🙏🤩

  • @MayimBialik

    @MayimBialik

    19 күн бұрын

    🙌 Hope you liked the ep!

  • @mspckls1057
    @mspckls105719 күн бұрын

    So fun! you two have the only podcasts I actively seek out consistently, & You're together! & I've been so curious about this aspect of Holly too, so fun to see you two together!

  • @MayimBialik

    @MayimBialik

    19 күн бұрын

    🫶🧠

  • @MoMo-mo8bg
    @MoMo-mo8bg19 күн бұрын

    This was a great podcast. I remember seeing the show and not thinking much of any of the girls, but this interview was so enlightening. Holly seems very grounded and in such a good place. She is very well spoken and successful. Just loved seeing this other side, human side of it all, so much more relatable. Mayim did a great job at being respectful in asking the questions we all were curious about. Everyone has a story, some not so great even when they seem perfect. I was curious if she was in contact with the other two girls from the show. I was happy to see Kendra growing and having a family….sad she had struggles as well. Mental health is so important and I appreciate anyone who can educate and provide support others experiencing the same struggles. I’m 50 and my vision board is in my head and heart…..some things are better kept private. I had to google love bomb…..lol….. love is love…..being confident in yourself and being patient are critical in fostering healthy connections.

  • @randocalrissian347
    @randocalrissian34717 күн бұрын

    I noticed something in the first 2 minutes. I am on the spectrum, diagnosed in my 40’s. I notice her blinking and the eye closing when she discusses things that are emotionally charged, my doctor pointed that out with me. I do it any time I’m uncomfortable and can’t look people on the eye, it physically is uncomfortable and a trait many on 5:30 the spectrum share. I’m proud of her for being vulnerable and speaking out ❤

  • @user-bl6ht3fg3d
    @user-bl6ht3fg3d19 күн бұрын

    I did a vision board once w/"the job of my dreams on it." Only to land that job some years later. The reality was the job was a nightmare, the people were crazy and it only looked good on paper!

  • @meschahayes1003
    @meschahayes10039 күн бұрын

    I have been following their podcast since inception and LOVED seeing this. I love your interviewing style and you just gained a new fan.

  • @maritzag694
    @maritzag69416 күн бұрын

    I've seen clips here and there but this insightful interview made me a subscriber.

  • @lindseylee8405
    @lindseylee840514 күн бұрын

    So happy to see Holly on your show! Two intelligent ladies from two different worlds, discussing interesting topics. Great questions, excellent interview. I shall love bomb it in the healthiest of ways ❤

  • @sydnigrauberger5984
    @sydnigrauberger598418 күн бұрын

    What a surprisingly interesting and thought-provoking interview that is making me reconsider some of my own biases and assumptions.

  • @MayimBialik

    @MayimBialik

    18 күн бұрын

    🧠🫶

  • @rexysmum
    @rexysmum10 күн бұрын

    Loved seeing the host warm so much towards Holly 🩷

  • @foxylee88
    @foxylee882 күн бұрын

    So glad to see her shining and thriving this was a great interview! Intuition story is so awesome too

  • @globetrotting2628
    @globetrotting262819 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this deep interview. I'd love to see a tour of Holly's Las Vegas home. She loves tutor cottages and so do I. It's one of the many reasons why I became a fan and follow her on social media. Her Los Angeles home is cute as a button.

  • @ct6852

    @ct6852

    18 күн бұрын

    She gave a short tour on her KZread channel. Like two and a half years ago or so?

  • @sweetpjess
    @sweetpjess19 күн бұрын

    Thank you for holding space for Holly! She is so amazing and creative and smart. Her self awareness and getting diagnosed is such a stellar example for so many to be mindful of ones self. She also loves Disney which makes her extra cool! I know people love to discredit her because of how long she was at the mansion and to that I would say, I hope they remember this is her valid experience and none of us were there. I hope she keeps producing and making amazing shows! The stories she has brought to light have been so heartbreaking and give the victims a voice!! She's stellar.

  • @tomwilson2112
    @tomwilson211213 күн бұрын

    I love this series. Interviewing happy people doing happy things is easy… but this… This is next level.

  • @maciehill8677
    @maciehill867715 күн бұрын

    I’ve watched a lot of her interviews, I liked the questions you asked here!!!

  • @ritzmarii
    @ritzmarii19 күн бұрын

    Great episode! It’s incredible to see her evolution. Please have Kendra Wilkinson on next!!! She also has evolved immensely and I’d love to hear how she did it.

  • @bec1036

    @bec1036

    18 күн бұрын

    Yes! Good call! I am intrested how shes going now, i just read her two books.

  • @graziaromano3531
    @graziaromano353118 күн бұрын

    Hope Holly can speak out about the sex industry and trafficking

  • @kellybelair3107
    @kellybelair310719 күн бұрын

    YESSSSS I loved that commercial/video of the Timber longer OMG you just brought back a wave of memories 😂❤ He had serious "river dance" moves 😂😂

  • @LaGrenouille09
    @LaGrenouille0917 күн бұрын

    I loved this so much. I used to watch The Girls Next Door and just felt so bad for the girls, they always seemed so sad. It’s so interesting to hear the backstory of someone who seemed so much larger than life. And Holly is so well spoken and fun to listen to❤

  • @junglejolene
    @junglejolene18 күн бұрын

    I love you guys!

  • @seanbean002
    @seanbean00219 күн бұрын

    Only some 7 min in. As an Oregonian, she said Enchanted Forest and my heart immediately was open to her story. Such a quintessential experience of PNW millennial kids 😂

  • @derae5237

    @derae5237

    17 күн бұрын

    I'm Gen X, and my grandmother took me to the Enchanted Forest. Honestly, I was scared of the rabbit hole, my only real memory.

  • @livechilllife
    @livechilllife15 күн бұрын

    Good interview ❤

  • @erikad2440
    @erikad244018 күн бұрын

    Best Interview , more more more

  • @hollylewis5302
    @hollylewis530215 күн бұрын

    I wish she would have gotten more into the misogyny, power and control side of Hefner. I was not sad when he died. I was not happy. I was sickened thinking of how he manipulated, used, and objectified SO many women over the course of his life and how Americans allowed it to become normalized. Idk, maybe she couldn't talk about it for legal reasons. Seems like both of you were choosing your words very carefully.

  • @aliigatorwine
    @aliigatorwine18 күн бұрын

    I love Holly. She always seemed punk rock even though she looked the blonde bunny part.

  • @AlexandraKate09

    @AlexandraKate09

    15 күн бұрын

    You should look up her high school photos, she was very emo it’s awesome 😂

  • @aliigatorwine

    @aliigatorwine

    15 күн бұрын

    @@AlexandraKate09 I love that so much!! I could spot one of my own 😂

  • @kal2487
    @kal248718 күн бұрын

    Very interesting! I didn't know much about her but she's more down the earth then I would have anticipated.

  • @IamERIKA111
    @IamERIKA11118 күн бұрын

    So happy she's doing well. We all deserve happiness!

  • @brianalopez2245
    @brianalopez224517 күн бұрын

    I love Holly sooooo much. Amazing episode. I relate SO much to her.

  • @jenniferblair-zc5hs
    @jenniferblair-zc5hs3 күн бұрын

    I love Holly, this was a great interview ❤❤❤❤

  • @vanessawanderlingh7408
    @vanessawanderlingh740817 күн бұрын

    She’s adorable and I always liked her on the girls next door . Such a smart and interesting person. Enjoyed listening to her experiences.

  • @LOLOspeaks2733
    @LOLOspeaks273319 күн бұрын

    The realest she's ever been. And this isn't a money grab!

  • @rexysmum

    @rexysmum

    15 күн бұрын

    You mean she shouldn’t try to earn a living ?????

  • @hillbillyherb
    @hillbillyherb18 күн бұрын

    "For he goes birling down and down the white water. That's where the log driver learns to step lightly..." 🎶😂

  • @rachelcpeters
    @rachelcpeters18 күн бұрын

    THE LOG DRIVER'S WALTZ! Great stuff. It was on tv every 30 minutes in the 80's.

  • @MrSamisue27
    @MrSamisue2712 күн бұрын

    Met and spent time around Holly and her daughter and daughters father. She really is as she appears. Down to earth and approachable. I'm glad she's happy now.

  • @abigailknight2045
    @abigailknight204516 күн бұрын

    "Do you do vision boards?" Stealing that. You are hilarious.

  • @SuzanneQuew-vc4us
    @SuzanneQuew-vc4usКүн бұрын

    I’m so relived both of them were respectful to Holly…

  • @user-ho8br1cw8c
    @user-ho8br1cw8c19 күн бұрын

    I watch pretty much any podcast with Holly on it. I also watch her and Bridget's Girls Next Level podcast all the time. So when i saw Holly on here, I was excited and had to watch!

  • @gwendolynnorton6329
    @gwendolynnorton632918 күн бұрын

    OMG two of my favorite girls on a podcast together!!!!!! Yeah!