Better Me (Hopefully)

We are diving into the chaos of celebrity morning routines today as Sharyn attempts Hailey Bieber’s olive oil and lemon shot—with messy results. We also wrap the phenomenal new celebrity cast for The Traitors UK, reveal why Taylor and Travis are keeping their wedding venue a total secret, and discuss the heartbreaking reality of TV residuals for stars like Jodie Sweetin. Plus, we break down the latest intense court rulings for the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast.

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One of Sharyn’s drunken DMs finally paid off! Today on A Little Bit Extra, we are joined by the hilarious Rachel Stubington (who plays the iconic Summer on Apple TV’s Shrinking).

Rachel spills the tea on what it’s actually like working alongside legends like Harrison Ford and Jason Segel, from not being able to watch How I Met Your Mother to the reality of being next to Meryl Streep at the SAG Awards.

We dive into how a childhood obsession with Annie fueled her acting career, her secret talent for Muppet impressions (Disney, call her!), plus Rachel reveals the new project she’s working on while we wait for the new season of Shrinking. 

00:00 - The drunk DM that started it all

01:30 - What it’s like on the set of Shrinking

02:45 - Meeting Harrison Ford for the first time

04:10 - Working with Bill Lawrence & Brett Goldstein

05:45 - That Adderall scene with Harrison Ford

06:20 - Why Rachel’s career is built on "Jealousy"

07:45 - The Kermit & Mickey impressions you didn't know you needed

09:15 - Fangirling over Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo

11:20 - Life-size cutouts and "Hot Mom" energy

13:00 - SAG Awards Secrets: Peeing next to Meryl Streep

15:30 - Rachel’s new YA Rom-Com book

17:00 - Formula 1 and "Smut" book recommendations

20:00 - The JFK Jr. conspiracy theories

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MAFS Australia is back and it is already delivering the drama we love. We sit down with expert John Aiken to get his take on the new cast and why this season feels more confronting than ever.

John reveals the bizarre TikTok relationship trends he is seeing this year and why having a strict list of non-negotiables is a recipe for disaster. We also get the behind the scenes truth on those eight hour commitment ceremonies.

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We're diving into a serious conversation today about the "skinny is back" era and the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Sharyn chats with dietitian and author Abbey Sharp about the dangers of "Skinny Tok" and why glorifying medical intervention for a quick fix is problematic for young people. Plus, we look at how to actually nourish your body without falling into the trap of restrictive dieting.

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In this chaotic and juicy episode of pop culture updates, we dive into the biggest stories shaking up your feeds:

✨ KATSEYE’s global takeover — from the Dream Academy to red carpet rumors and that viral VMAs moment

🎤 Mr. Fantasy (KJ Apa) — the bizarre, bold new persona, and an exclusive interview with the first-ever hosts to sit down with him

🎬 K-Pop Demon Hunters & parenting culture shocks

💔 Kelsea Ballerini & Chase Stokes split — what went wrong with the country princess and the Outer Banks star?

🌪️ Taylor Frankie Paul is your new Bachelorette (chaos incoming!)

🎧 Kylie Kelce on why she won’t talk about Taylor Swift & Travis

🧠 Real talk on gut health, anxiety, and bloating with our sponsor Moodi — plus testimonials you’ll want to hear

This episode is your ultimate pop culture catch-up — part gossip session, part comfort hangout. Whether you're here for the drama, the deep dives, or the weirdly relatable gut health chat, we’ve got you covered.

00:00 – The Interview That Had Us Second-Guessing Reality

00:30 – Pop Culture Overload: K-Pop, Country Stars & VMAs Moments

03:30 – KATSEYE’s Rise & VMAs Red Carpet Chaos

06:00 – Mr. Fantasy Unmasked

08:00 – Jimmy, Nath & Emma

15:00 – Reality TV Mayhem: Taylor Frankie Paul, Kelsea Ballerini & Kylie Kelce

30:00 – The Summer I Turned Pretty Final

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