Michelle Williams’ Memoir Checking In (with Tocarra Elise and Quincie Zari)

Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast

Chelsea Devantez

Society & Culture, Arts, Books

4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 16 September 2025

⏱️ 89 minutes

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Summary

Tocarra Elise returns to guest host and welcomes her The List podcast co-host Quincie Zari to dive into “Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life and Can Save Yours,” the memoir of singer and actor Michelle Williams. Together, they trace Michelle’s rise to superstardom as a member of Destiny’s Child and explore her mental health journey through depression and self-doubt. Plus: the viral “106 & Park” fall, her reality TV romance, and the big question… did we finally find a book Tocarra actually enjoyed? Listen to find out! A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including suicidal ideation, depression, and negative self-talk. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Tocarra Elise: Instagram @tocarraelise Listen to The List Show Notes: Ricki Lake’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise) Jennifer Hudson’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise) Josephine Baker’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise) Tina Knowles Memoir Episode (with Maria Randazzo) Destiny’s Child 106 & Park Performance Destiny’s Child Harmonizing Compilation “Survivor” Destiny’s Child Where to find our guest Quincie Zari: Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Quince - Go to quince.com/glamorous for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Why do your socials look so good? Mine are basic.
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0:23.7	Ah, Benny's parents, thanks for coming.
0:24.2	Hi-ya.
0:26.9	So, Benny has really blossomed this term.
0:29.1	You're telling me, he outgrew his bike.
0:30.5	We sold it, on eBay.
0:32.6	Oh, that's not quite what I meant.
0:33.8	It's free to sell on there.
0:34.8	Free to sell?
0:35.7	Easy too.
0:38.3	Sold Benny's bike, your guitar, my jacket. You sold my guitar?
0:40.3	Shall we talk about Benny?
0:43.3	When it's this easy to sell for free, you can't help but say you on it's eBay.
0:48.3	Things people love. T's and C's apply. Exclused vehicles.
0:57.0	Welcome to Glamorous Trash, a podcast that book club's viral articles, celebrity memoirs, and trashy discourse to elevate your life. I'm your guest host, Takari Lease. I'm a comedian, TV writer, actor, kid lit enthusiast, and hosts of the amazing new podcast, The List.
1:13.4	You may recognize me from the episodes that recap books by Ricky Lake, Jennifer Hudson,
1:18.0	and Josephine Baker. Did I like any of those books? No. Was I still charming, polite, effervescent,
1:24.0	funny? You bet your sweet ass. Today we are book clubbing the memoir of singer,
1:28.5	author, and Broadway star Michelle Williams titled, Checking It, How Getting Real About Depression
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