Hi, I’m EmRata, aka Emily Ratajkowski. Maybe you know me from my work as an actress or model, or maybe you’ve read my bestselling book, My Body. I’m interested in marrying everything high and low-brow by talking about pop culture and happenings that may seem frivolous in a way that raises big questions. On this podcast, I’ll be talking about everything from politics, philosophy, and feminism to sex, TikTok, and relationships. Every Tuesday, I’ll host intimate conversations with special guests, including celebs, incredible authors, close friends, and people I admire. In the week’s second episode, I’ll talk about whatever’s happening in the world and what it’s making me think about, including anecdotes, personal opinions, and, ideally, some thought-provoking questions. Finally, you can subscribe to a third exclusive episode each week where you get to be part of the show. I’ll go through your comments and answer your DMs. My hope is that this series will be a place where you can come to have fun and take part in thoughtful discourse. High Low with EmRata is a Sony Music Entertainment and Bitch Era Media production...
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 17 hours 39 minutes
episode 19: Olivia Ponton
Olivia Ponton has a built a massive following on Tik Tok and landed a place in Sport’s Illustrated 2022 Swimsuit addition. Today we discuss what the last few years of her life have been like, the commodification of one’s body and being a queer woman in the spotlight. Today’s episode includes discussions surrounding eating disorders and body dysmorphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 18: Why Are We Obsessed With Calling People Toxic? Emrata Asks
It’s easy to write people off as “toxic” and cut them out of your life completely. But have we taken the culture of boundaries too far? Today I read from an article published in The Atlantic entitled “That’s It. You’re Dead to Me.” and discuss the “toxic” phenomenon that millennials and Gen Z have come to rely on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 17: Bella Thorne
Bella’s first photo shoot was at 6 weeks old. She grew up in Hollywood, and today on the pod she talks about her experience of being simultaneously sexualized and shamed as an adolescent in the limelight. You can check out Bella’s jewelry line, Thorne, at thornedynasty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 16: How Bad Are Dating Apps, Really? EmRata Asks
I finally did it. In honor of me downloading my first dating app, I bring in my best friend, Kat, a former swiping pro to discuss the pros and cons of matching with strangers online. And yes, we even read some of my DMs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 15: Andrea Long Chu
Andrea is a critic at New York magazine and the author of Females. Her searing critiques of writers like Ottessa Moshefegh and Bret Easton Ellis are as hilarious as they are insightful. Her essay “On Liking Women” has been credited as launching the “second wave” of transgender studies. I first met Andrea when she profiled me around the publication of my book and we have since become friends. We talk about writing, flirting via text, gender politics and so much more...
episode 14: How Can We Better Manage Our Jealousy? EmRata Asks
Jealousy has been on my mind since we posted the episode on Ethical Non-Monogamy. Dozens of you came to me with the same feedback: "I could never, I'm too jealous". Today I take a closer look at the emotion we all seem to have the most shame and fear around...
episode 13: Drew Afualo
Drew Afualo has taken over TikTok by taking a no holds barred approach to eviscerating dudes who share racist, misogynistic commentary online. But the best part? She’s really, really funny. Today we discuss her Samoan heritage and its influence on her politics, why she doesn’t consider being called “fat” an insult, accountability in the age of the internet, her distinction between “nice” and “kind” and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
episode 12: Is Attachment Theory Effective? EmRata Asks
Attachment theory has become incredibly popular in the last 5 years: not only for therapists and people working in psychotherapy, but also for individuals who hope to better understand their behavior and needs in close relationships. Today I explain the history of attachment theory and its rise to prominence in recent years before breaking down the 4 styles of attachment...
episode 11: Sarah Hoover
Art! Patriarchy! New York City! Childbirth! My friend, Sarah Hoover, former Gagosian gallery director turned writer, comes on the pod today to talk about her experience with postpartum depression, her understanding of art history through the lens of feminism, the medical-industrial complex and the terrifying history behind women's healthcare. Sarah also gives a peek into her upcoming memoir, Motherload. A Sony Music Entertainment, Somethin’ Else, and Bitch Era Media production...
episode 10: Ethical Non-Monogamy?: EmRata Asks
In her essay "Scenes from an Open Marriage" Jean Garnett asks her husband "’Which scenario endangers us more: you sleeping with other women, or you not sleeping with other woman?’” Partnership and commitment is difficult and inherently risky—so what about opening up a relationship? Today on the pod I explore ethical non-monogamy. I examine Garnett's essay as it relates to a friend, B, who has practiced ENM and then I'm joined on the phone by another friend...