Ginger Zee
Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans
iHeartPodcasts
4.8 • 924 Ratings
🗓️ 5 August 2024
⏱️ 58 minutes
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Summary
Content Warning: The following episode contains discussions on eating disorders and domestic abuse.
She went from reporting the weather to taking Dancing with the Stars by storm!
ABC's Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee opens up to Cheryl about her time on Season 22 of DWTS, including a frank discussion on how her eating disorder and pregnancy were factors in her dancing journey, being open about her struggles with depression and domestic abuse in the hope of helping others and the specific type of therapy that changed her life.
Plus, Ginger talks about her relationship with Val Chmerkovskiy and how dancing, while ticked off at one another, led to a great performance, the effect of 'dancing goggles,' and rapid-fire Q&A!
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, what's up? This is Ramses Job. And I go by the name, Q Ward. And we'd like you to join us each week for our show Civic Cipher. That's right. We discuss social issues, especially those that affect black and brown people, but in a way that informs and empowers all people. We discuss everything from prejudice to politics to police violence, and we try to give you the tools to create positive change in your home, workplace, and social circles. We're going to learn how to become better allies to each other. So join us each Saturday |
| 0:24.7 | for Civic Cipher on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast. |
| 0:30.9 | This is Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans with me, Cheryl Burke, and IHeart Radio podcast. |
| 0:37.7 | The following episode contains potentially disturbing content, and we want to alert trauma survivors. |
| 0:43.6 | It contains material that for some may be difficult to discuss or listen to. |
| 0:48.8 | Hey guys, welcome back to Sex Lies and Spray Tans. |
| 0:51.4 | We are thrilled to welcome one of the best meteorologists in the |
| 0:54.7 | business. As a vital part of the ABC and Good Morning America family, she balances a demanding |
| 1:00.1 | career with being a loving mom and wife. Beyond her professional accomplishments, she's a dedicated |
| 1:05.9 | mental health advocate and a New York Times best-selling author. I actually had the pleasure of reading both of |
| 1:12.1 | her books, natural disaster, and a little closer to home this past week. And I have to say |
| 1:16.8 | her transparency and vulnerability is truly inspiring. I highly recommend reading both, which is why |
| 1:22.6 | I'm so excited to have my next guest on the podcast as her journey is a result of her resilience and |
| 1:28.6 | strength that she has endured, which we all saw a glimpse of when she competed on Dancing |
| 1:32.9 | with the Stars with Val Schmerkowski, finishing in third place. Let's not waste any more time. |
| 1:39.3 | Please join me in welcoming the amazing Ginger Z to the show. |
| 1:44.3 | Welcome to Sex Lice and Spray Tans, Ginger. |
| 1:47.2 | I'm so excited to be here. |
| 1:48.9 | I feel like I'm probably down the road from you, but this is nice. |
| 1:52.2 | Yes. |
| 1:52.7 | Well, I read both of your books, and I am in awe of your story and your vulnerability |
| 1:58.7 | and your courage and your transparency. I was crying. I was like just, |
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