Hello Loans, I'm Jess, the host of OpenLake podcast.

A deep dive into all things, open relationships.

On this show, every Wednesday, we explore the multifaceted, frequently misunderstood dynamics

of polyamory, and what being open even means.

We release episodes with Sex Bird's doctors, authors, and real people living this life

and sharing their journey with you.

We even have a free chat community you can join for support if you're interested in

opening up.

You can find this and more at OpenLakepodcast.com.

This season, we'll be further exploring each topic, hanging out with experts and enthusiasts

of all kinds, for more strange stories, social commentary, and the myths that make America

tick.

I'm your host, Chelsea Weber-Smith.

Mara Wilson is a writer, actor, and the former star of the 1996 Classic Movie Matilda.

In her poignant memoir, where am I now, true stories of girlhood and accidental fame,

Mara shares her relationship to the character that the public sometimes still sees her as,

and the long-term personal project of finding her own self.

For this episode, we're talking about the drama turgy of living.

Who we are offstage, the characters we all play onstage, and for Mara, the pressure

of the perfectionism that comes from yet another mask.

We'll also talk about mental health, queerness, and finding one's self among those who truly

embrace the performance.

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