# Lindy West’s Memoir Adult Braces (with Guy Branum)

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Podcast: [Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/glamorous-trash-a-celebrity-memoir-podcast-1318939)
Published: 2026-03-10T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Chelsea welcomes comedian and writer Guy Branum to dive into “Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane,” the essay collection by writer and former podcast guest Lindy West. They explore Lindy’s journey on the road to Kokomo (yes, the place referenced in the Beach Boys song) while unpacking body image, burnout, life after working on the TV adaptation of “Shrill,” and whether or not to be polyamorous!! Is this what Eat, Pray, Love was supposed to be?? A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including body image talk. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Follow Chelsea: Instagram @chelseadevantez Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Thank you to our sponsors: Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Ritual - Save 25% on your first month at ritual.com/glamorous. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Show Notes: Dringo! Card Lindy West Thought She Couldn’t Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong. (NY Times) *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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