Alex Cooper ON: Feeling Insecure? This Video Will CHANGE Everything! | Jay Shetty

Today, I talk to Alex Cooper. Alex is the creator, host, and executive producer of the hugely successful podcast and brand Call Her Daddy, which amasses millions of listeners per episode and frequently tops Podcast charts. In 2018, Alex began to blaze a path through the podcasting medium that had never before existed: a space where women were encouraged, empowered, and emboldened to share their unapologetic stories and truths. Now one of the most listened to female podcasters in the world, Alex continues to break all boundaries by shattering stigmas and stomping on misogyny, all while keeping mental health and personal empowerment at the forefront. Her thought-provoking conversations are meticulously designed to explore wide-ranging topics such as life experiences, culture, health, relationships, and more, all through her lens of comedy and extreme candor. To the millions of devoted gen-z and millennial listeners (“The Daddy Gang”) the Call Her Daddy brand represents a new set of values and standards, with many quotes and phrases permeating pop-culture vernacular. In addition, the Boston-bred entrepreneur has a successful merchandise line, as well as several exciting business endeavors in the pipeline.

Alex bravely shares how she suffered through constant bullying in her younger years and the trauma she still carries because of it, the pain of feeling uncomfortable with your body, and how creating content has helped her find calmness, peace, and purpose. We talk about how gender equality remains a delicate subject, how women can help other women through various programs and campaigns, and how self respect is one of the things we owe to ourselves. We also discuss how social media can heavily influence our thoughts and actions, how to set boundaries with it and for yourself, and why finding the right partner plays a big role in our success.

Throughout the conversation, we learn that despite the many challenges we’ve faced and will face in the future, there’s no other way but to keep moving forward. Having the will to do so will help mold us to become a better version of ourselves.

What We Discuss:
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:56 What was your favorite thing about Italy?
00:06:33 “I turned to making content as an escape.”
00:18:01 We all go through similar experiences
00:20:07 “I’m the same person…”
00:25:54 The trauma of being bullied
00:32:04 We are not equal to men?
00:38:18 You can be mindful and determined
00:43:32 What is your relationship with respect?
00:55:20 Taking the show to a different level
01:00:23 It’s okay if you don’t know things
01:05:46 Dealing with hate comments
01:12:34 When people assume you’re a bad friend
01:23:54 Respecting the privacy of your partner
01:30:55 What are you looking for in a partner?
01:36:45 TheManySidesOfYou
01:42:25 Alex on Fast Five

[jackiee]

I love how they listen to each other. No interrupting.

[lynnbilbrey]

I have never needed a podcast more deeply. I am so moved and loved by this episode. I love love love y’all’s voices. Something about both of them just calms me and makes me feel seen.

[general.disdain]

I’m crying so hard right now because Ive gone 30 years with this being the first time I’ve ever heard someone else say out loud that they wore 3 pants to school to look bigger. It felt so shameful and we think no one else has done it so thank you for saying it out loud. Idk why I needed that but I did.

[iyaabdo]

Love this! We are always looked down upon or called “dumb” when we don’t know things but it’s like no, we simply just don’t know that. I love when Alex said “When you have people on platforms that are acting like “you don’t know what you’re doing?!” It makes you feel ashamed. It makes you feel insecure and then you just don’t do anything at all”, because the exact same goes for a topic she covers often: intimacy.

[selin]

I had goosebumps for 80% of this interview. This brought me so much clarity on so many personal experiences. Thank you both.

[tikikiki]

Jay Shetty saying he’s a part of the daddy gang just made my whole day! 😂🎉

[Teddietonbear]

The way he talks about he’s mum. How sweet and beautiful. She’s the Rock and clue to everything ❤❤❤❤

[laurenjackson]

Jaw dropped when she talks about the teacher calling her out absolutely heartbreaking 💔

[nikole]

I became a fan when Alex started having these types of conversations with others. It was just more relatable for me than the original conversations on the show and now I love all of it. We can find so many things to relate to if we don’t judge someone from just the outside

[pakhimleung]

Couldn't believe such gorgeous beauty has had experience of being bullied. I think everyone hopes to be understood. I was so amazed and grateful to know they stood up from hardship

[missnoellechristine]

This was BY far my favorite interview.. not only do I adore Alex, but I felt like this was so therapeutic for not only us, but the both of you as well 💕

[barbaramariadasilvadasilva]

“I am the same and a different person at the same time” and the power of inner strength vs. external strength. I love it, it really resonated with me ❤

[hopeyonekenobi]

I relate to Alex so much dude down to being a Leo. I was bullied and am now such a loving person. I’ve always connected with strangers so easily. Just finished a year and a half of therapy myself to heal a lot of trauma. What an episode thank you guys for your vulnerability.

[victoriavelazquez]

You’re not loud you’re just passionate about the topic you talk about & I love it bc I’m the same way 🥹❤️ I love you both 💕

[imaginator]

Getting this interview free is feels like a precious gift! This was important therapy sessions 101 ! So thank you Jay S for bringing such a insightful conversations with various people from various fields.. every episode gives something very important to include in my life

[hassnatahmad]

It’s crazy how a lot of the bombshells, studs you see nowadays were bullied in school and struggled to fit in with their peers. Respect ✊

[Kopfootball]

In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.

[alyf.]

They need to have a podcast together. love both their energies.

[fiffysmillles]

This is probably one of my favourite guest to be on the show. She is so relatable I went through so much with family, depression, self identity, insecurities but I’m getting to a stage where I’m healing learning about me and healing and I’m loving every part of it

[lanarosefit]

This was so therapeutic to hear someone so successful and with a huge platform be honest about the incredibly dark and difficult experience of bullying. I’m so grateful for the vulnerability on both sides of this interview. Thank you, thank you, thank you. There are no sufficient words. ❤