In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Batula from Summer House to discuss her journey with mental health, the challenges of being in a public relationship, and her new swimwear line. Amanda opens up about her struggles with depression, how antidepressants changed her life, and navigating the pressures of reality TV. We dive into the complexities of filming Summer House, the impact of public opinion on relationships, and Amanda's evolving role in Loverboy. Plus, she shares exciting details about her upcoming swimwear collection designed for women with larger busts.
Key Takeaway / Points:
Amanda's experience with depression and antidepressants
Navigating a public relationship on reality TV
The impact of viewer opinions on personal relationships
Amanda's evolving role in Loverboy and new swimwear line
The challenges of filming Summer House and rewatching episodes
How mental health struggles affected Amanda's relationship with Kyle
Amanda's journey to building confidence and self-esteem
The pressure to start a family and dealing with public speculation
Amanda's close friendship with Paige and Ciara
On Kyle's DJ career and Amanda's thoughts on it
Amanda's most embarrassing Summer House moments that didn't air
The process of filming confessionals for the show
Amanda's thoughts on potentially reconciling with Hannah
How being on reality TV has impacted Amanda's self-esteem
Amanda's favorite munchies snack and dream blunt rotation
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:38 Drama and Relationships
6:24 Personal Growth and Mental Health
14:34 Mental Health Journey
18:32 Self-confidence Discussion
21:22 Building a Swim Brand
24:39 Relationship Challenges
28:03 Moving to New Jersey
30:42 Societal Pressure and Mental Health
34:08 Summer House Questions
36:33 Rewatching Episodes
39:14 Confessionals and Filming Process
42:06 Relationship Dynamics and Friendship Challenges
45:48 Style Inspiration and Self-Esteem
53:58 Celebrity DMs
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