{"podcast":{"title":"Hot Mess Espresso","slug":"hot-mess-espresso-6478282","podcast_index_feed_id":6478282,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/MWxiFze4.rss","website_url":"www.hotmessespressopod.riverside.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/f8744283-c42d-48ea-a6c1-a0f99f85df33/logos/ef85979d-f637-4700-ae5d-4ba178d231e0.png","author":"Heather Herington","episode_count":137,"summary":"Hot Mess Espresso is a mental health podcast focused on honest conversations around healing, burnout, anxiety, self-growth, and navigating the chaos of everyday life. Through relatable stories, expert insight, and unfiltered moments, the podcast creates a safe space for listeners to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone while figuring life out one episode at a time. Want to follow along more? Follow us on IG: @hotmess.espresso & @heather.herington Business & guest inquiries: team@hotmessespressopodcast.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:17:01.930574+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282"},"episode":{"title":"(119) The Surprising Truth About What Beauty Pageants Actually Teach Women With Gillian DiAddazio","slug":"119-the-surprising-truth-about-what-beauty-pageants-actually-teach-women-with-gillian-diaddazio","published_at":"2026-03-25T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282/119-the-surprising-truth-about-what-beauty-pageants-actually-teach-women-with-gillian-diaddazio","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/37b151837c6fbceae881b1ccae286af6cad377264ae6e6aa7354148c8f93b8ba/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNjk3NDhhZC02YmViLTQwYWEtOGI4MS05YWU4OThmY2YwZjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmODc0NDI4My1jNDJkLTQ4ZWEtYTZjMS1hMGY5OWY4NWRmMzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NDk0YWQ4M2VhMGFjYTZmOTk4YzY3MzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhNzhlMmUwMzgzOTQ0ZmI0OThmYmNhL2hlYXRoZXItaGVyaW5ndG9ucy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTRfXzItNDMtOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/37b151837c6fbceae881b1ccae286af6cad377264ae6e6aa7354148c8f93b8ba/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyNjk3NDhhZC02YmViLTQwYWEtOGI4MS05YWU4OThmY2YwZjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmODc0NDI4My1jNDJkLTQ4ZWEtYTZjMS1hMGY5OWY4NWRmMzMiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NDk0YWQ4M2VhMGFjYTZmOTk4YzY3MzYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhNzhlMmUwMzgzOTQ0ZmI0OThmYmNhL2hlYXRoZXItaGVyaW5ndG9ucy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTRfXzItNDMtOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"Most pageant queens are all glitz, glam, and a sprinkle of cattiness, but Gillian DiAddazio is rewriting the script. After retiring her crown at 16 and making a bold comeback as an adult, she proves that authenticity beats perfection every time. You’ll discover how Gillian’s journey from shy girl to pageant queen transformed her outlook, and why modern pageantry is more about integrity and purpose than pom-poms. We break down the real pressures behind those sparkling crowns, including the mental health struggles, the social media comparison trap, and the toxic “glitz pageant” culture she’d rather see fade away. Plus, Gillian shares her top tips on navigating competitiveness, embracing imperfections, and using a pageant platform to inspire others.","meta_description":"Most pageant queens are all glitz, glam, and a sprinkle of cattiness, but Gillian DiAddazio is rewriting the script. After retiring her crown at 16 and ma…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1979,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hot-mess-espresso-6478282/episodes/119-the-surprising-truth-about-what-beauty-pageants-actually-teach-women-with-gillian-diaddazio/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-mess-espresso-6478282/119-the-surprising-truth-about-what-beauty-pageants-actually-teach-women-with-gillian-diaddazio.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}