“I know that if I had kept drinking and doing drugs the way that I was, I would have died. There wasn’t really another option.” — Kate on her decision to get soberOn this episode of the #nakedbeautypodcast I’m joined by Kate — writer and lover of all things wellness. We discuss this universal phenomenon of women constantly thinking about their hair…. what to do with it, to dye or not to dye, etc. - why is it constantly on our minds? Kate gives me insight into going platinum blonde & I get her thoughts re: as a white woman how much she worries about cultural appropriation... We talk about a summer in the South of France breeding insecurity, going on her first diet at 10, and her super-chic Mom practicing ‘radical candor’ way before it was fashionable. Kate, who’s now 11 years sober, talks about the 12-step program and embracing the practice. Also stay tuned for a hilarious take on why my question ‘when do you feel most beautiful?’ is so hard to answer (54:15)Follow Kate/ DM her to chat: https://www.instagram.com/thekateseward/Stay in touch with me: https://www.instagram.com/brookevard/ Join the community on Instagram @Nakedbeautyplanet Products/Things Mentioned:Drinking a Love Story by Caroline Knapp https://www.amazon.com/Drinking-Love-Story-Caroline-Knapp/dp/0385315546Cat Marnell’s Amphetamine Logic https://www.vice.com/en_us/topic/amphetamine-logicAngel Wash by Kevin Murphy https://www.kevinmurphystore.com/shampoo/angel-washCollagen Powder for added protein with your morning coffee https://bit.ly/2K5y2OUSakura Life Chocolate Collagen https://www.sakara.com/products/beauty-chocolatesIf you love the show, please subscribe and rate on the Apple Podcast App & spread the word using #nakedbeautypodcastThis episode was mixed by Laila OwedaJoin the #nakedbeautypodcast community on Instagram: @nakedbeautyplanet Keep in touch@brookedevard For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy