This week, Father Cooper sits down with Demi Lovato. Demi exposes the reality of what it was like to be one of the biggest stars on the Disney Channel. How much of Demi’s personal life did Disney have control over and what the fuck was up with the purity rings? Demi outlines how extreme management evolved into manipulation and brainwashing which led to drugs and alcohol. Now free of the control, Demi reflects back on problematic relationships and opens up about which relationship inspired the song "29." Holy Fuck…Demi shares all about sex and dating and discusses a new relationship. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of emotional and physical abuse, eating disorders, and substance abuse and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Resources: If you have been affected by domestic abuse, free, confidential support is available 24/7 through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.7233 and online at www.thehotline.org. Text or call the NEDA helpline for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder at 800.931.2237 and online at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org The National Drug Helpline is open to any individual dealing with addiction issues, including family members and other loved ones. Resources are available for those struggling with any addictive substance, including alcohol, and professionals are available to help 24/7/365 at 1-844-289-0879 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a bop thing.
Like it's giving me old Demi vibes.
Like, yes, I love that.
You know, old Demi.
Oh my God, are you kidding me?
Did you forget?
Oh.
Do you know how many times I've cried over that in my bedroom?
Like, I.
Good way.
Like, yeah.
And I'd be like, Demi's with me.
I.
Are you kidding?
If we repeat some of this, just pretend like it didn't happen before.
Cuz this is all great.
We need to stop.
Stop.
Are we ready, guys?
Let's get started.