In this powerful episode of Dragons and Spaceships, host Brandi explores Jennette McCurdy's bestselling memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died. Known worldwide as Sam Puckett on iCarly and Sam & Cat, McCurdy steps beyond the spotlight to share a raw and honest account of her childhood stardom, her fraught relationship with her mother, and her long path toward healing and self-discovery.
Brandi unpacks the memoir’s themes of emotional abuse, family expectations, and reclaiming personal agency—all while highlighting McCurdy’s unique blend of unflinching honesty and humor. This episode is a thoughtful discussion about survival, resilience, and what it means to take back your story.
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