"I Lost Myself In Fame - I Just Want To Be Me"
Reality TV star Chloe Ferry opens up about the dark side of fame, body image struggles, and the pressure of online scrutiny in this raw episode of We Need to Talk with Paul Brunson. From Geordie Shore fame to undergoing multiple surgeries in search of confidence, Chloe shares how she lost herself—and why she’s now embracing self-love and a fresh start.
This episode contains discussions about mental health, body image, and cosmetic surgery, which may be sensitive for some listeners.
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Sections:
00:00 Intro
01:27 Chloe Leaving Her Comfort Zone
03:10 Growing up in Newcastle
06:51 Chloe's Family Life
11:19 Speaking to Chloe's Inner Child
12:42 Ice Skating as an Outlet
18:33 "Being Scouted for Geordie Shore"
24:43 Chloe's Mindset on Geordie Shore
27:44 The Backlash
34:01 Chloe Lost Who She Was
38:34 Who Chloe Was
41:23 The Surgeries
51:03 External Validation
52:42 A Message from Chloe's Mum
55:24 Adobe Express Ad
56:22 Tinder Ad
57:15 Relationships
1:03:17 Chloe, The Businesswoman
1:06:43 Body Dysmorphia
1:12:54 Therapy
1:14:33 Depression
1:16:47 The People in Chloe's Life
1:19:24 Anxiety
1:22:48 Beauty as a Currency
1:31:53 Is Surgery Ever a Good Idea?
1:37:27 More Surgery Plans
1:40:23 Coming Out of The Storm
1:45:36 Most Memorable Conversation
1:48:39 Paul's Takeaways
1:50:36 Keep Love Ad
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