Ep 91 - Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins: Being Broke, Dating Apps and This Is Us

The Paula Faris 'Faith & Calling' Podcast

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Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Talk Radio

4.4 • 697 Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

This week Paula sits down with the star of the smash hit TV show, “This Is Us” – Chrissy Metz – and her beloved boyfriend, songwriter Bradley Collins, for a blissful conversation about love in ALL its many forms. Driven by a calling on her heart that she just couldn't shake, Chrissy retraces the rough and winding road that led her to the breakthrough role of Kate Pearson (at age 36 with only 81 cents to her name!). Chrissy and Bradley also open up about the deeply relatable early-pandemic genesis of their adorable relationship. Find out how the couple stays grounded and what led them to their recent collaboration – a heartwarming picture book, “When I Talk to God, I Talk About You”, all about the loving bond between parent and child. Whether you’re looking to love what you do, hoping to find love, or simply seeking to pour more love out into the world, let this episode encourage you – this is possible! Order Chrissy and Bradley’s new picture book, “When I Talk to God, I Talk About You” Listen to the book’s accompanying album, “Prayed For This Day” Paula’s new book is almost here! Pre-order your copy of “You Don’t Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward” (March 2023) Don’t miss Paula’s biweekly newsletter where she shares facts, favorites, fun… and giveaways! Visit PaulaFarisOfficial.com and scroll to the bottom to add your email to the list. Learn everything about Paula’s company CARRY Media and sign up for The CARRY ALL, THE essential weekly newsletter for the working mom that drops every Sunday! Follow along with CARRY Media on social media: @carry_media Connect with Paula & share what you are feeling called to in this season of your life: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Subscribe & Listen to more episodes of the Podcast: Access More | Spotify | Apple

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0:00.0	Access more.
0:04.3	Hi friends, it's Paula.
0:06.0	And if you know me, you know that I have a heart for empowering people to live the life that they were meant for.
0:11.4	So I invite you to join me and my friends each week as we dive into really honest conversations about life,
0:18.3	struggles, triumphs, and everything in between. I hope that these stories
0:22.7	equip you and what you're called to do and who you're called to be. So come on in to the Paula Ferris
0:29.1	Faith and Calling podcast. Hey, you guys, I hope you enjoyed last week's conversation with my husband, John, in the co-host chair.
0:39.2	We had a chance to talk to one of our favorite people, Craig Rochelle, about the power of change, why change is necessary in our lives, why it can also be a little scary.
0:49.0	So my next guest, it's going to be hard for me to contain my enthusiasm. You guys know that when I'm really
0:54.5	excited to have a guest on, I tend to talk a little too much. I get a little nervous. I think
0:58.7	that's my awkwardness that comes out. It's coming out right now. But I have literally been trying
1:03.2	to get this guest for a couple of years. If you are a fan of the TV series, this is us. You are
1:08.7	going to love my next guest. I am talking with none other than
1:13.8	Chrissy Metz. Yes, the actress and singer. And she is joined by her boyfriend, Bradley Collins,
1:20.4	who is a songwriter in Nashville. This is a fascinating conversation about dating apps,
1:25.5	how they met, and running toward what scares you.
1:29.0	We also talk about how Chrissy's big break came when she was 36 years old and had just 81 cents in her bank account.
1:37.1	Yes, you heard me right. Eighty-one cents.
1:40.6	When I booked this as us, I was so broke out of them with a friend and borrow money to, you know, even get to the audition. I needed to borrow gas money. No. And so I literally had 80 one sets on a bank account when I booked the show and, you know, no savings and no nothing. And I was headed back to Florida and by the
2:04.4	grace of God, my life completely changed forever. Chrissy and Bradley's stories of how they got to
2:10.2	where they are today. They are so real and relatable. Crissy was an agent and a preschool teacher.
2:15.9	And Bradley, he was in the music industry, but not doing what he loved.
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