588: Melodies and Memories: A Candid Conversation with CARNIE WILSON

In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel Hollis interviews musician and culinary enthusiast Carnie Wilson. Wilson shares her journey, starting from her musical upbringing in a family blessed with harmony, to the genesis and evolution of Wilson Phillips, and her struggles and triumphs over personal issues like weight, self-image, and sobriety. She discusses the pivotal role her family and especially her mother played in shaping her positive outlook on life despite fears and challenges. Wilson also talks about her newly launched cooking show, 'Sounds Delicious,' where she combines her love for music and cooking, hosting friends and sharing comfort dishes. Carnie's story is one of overcoming personal battles, embracing one's passion, and the importance of family and self-belief. 00:00 Embracing Positivity Amidst Life's Challenges 01:52 The Musical Journey of Wilson Phillips 02:16 From Childhood Dreams to Professional Success 05:19 The Formation and Rise of Wilson Phillips 09:48 Navigating the Music Industry and Personal Growth 13:50 The Impact of Music on Personal and Family Life 15:00 Reflecting on Success and the Power of Music 25:27 The Personal Struggles Behind the Scenes 30:22 Finding Healing Through Food and Personal Challenges 32:48 The Journey of Weight Loss Surgery 34:13 The Aftermath: Coping Mechanisms and Therapy 35:00 Finding Love and Struggling with Self-Image 37:07 The Pursuit of Happiness: Career and Personal Life 47:08 Parenting in the Digital Age 52:10 A Passion for Cooking and the New Cooking Show Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode?? Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.