Suzanne Lossia may look like she has always lived a glamorous, larger-than-life life ? but the story behind it is anything but simple. 
Suzanne joins Rachel Uchitel to open up about growing up in a traditional Chaldean-American family, being pushed into an arranged marriage as a teenager, and realizing before the wedding that she did not love the man she was expected to marry. She talks about becoming a mother, living in a relationship she now describes as transactional, dealing with infidelity, and eventually making the decision to leave despite having little education, no real career, and no idea how she was going to survive on her own. 
Suzanne also gets candid about the years that followed ? struggling to keep a roof over her children?s heads, living without electricity at times, selling possessions to survive, and trying to rebuild her life as a single mother. 
Then came a completely different chapter: television opportunities, Food Network, restaurants, entrepreneurship, and eventually a move to Palm Beach where Suzanne says she is finally learning to live life for herself. 
This is a conversation about family expectations, freedom, motherhood, survival, faith, reinvention ? and what happens when you finally decide the life everyone planned for you is no longer the life you want. 
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Alexis Bellino Janssen sits down with Rachel Uchitel for a conversation about life before, during, and after The Real Housewives of Orange County. Alexis gets candid about the facelift everyone is talking about ? breaking down her entire experience of before, during and after. She also takes Rachel behind the scenes of her Real Housewives journey: how she unexpectedly landed RHOC all the way to the infamous ?Jesus Jugs? nickname.

Alexis opens up about meeting John Janssen, falling in love after believing she would never marry again, and the misconceptions surrounding her relationship with John and Shannon Beador. Plus, Alexis shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped her outside of reality television ? from divorce and motherhood to losing her mom and finding love again. And just when Alexis thinks the interview is over, Rachel shares some major personal news of her own.

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BONUS EPISODE: In light of Perez Hilton?s recent hospitalization following a deeply concerning TikTok livestream, we?re revisiting our raw and unfiltered conversation with the man who became known as one of the original kings of celebrity gossip. Long before this latest crisis, Perez opened up to Rachel about what was happening beneath the larger-than-life persona?the insecurity, pain and anger that fueled some of his most controversial behavior, and the realization that ?hurt people hurt people.? He takes responsibility for the people he lashed out at, reflects on the ways he has hurt himself along the way, and reveals a much more vulnerable side of the person behind Perez Hilton. Listening to his words today, this conversation takes on an entirely different meaning.

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In 1995, twenty-year-old Navy SEAL Dusty Turner watched the man he trusted most ? his SEAL Team ?swim buddy? ? murder a young woman in the back seat of his car. What followed was 31 years in a Virginia prison for a crime Turner didn?t commit: two trials, an 82-year sentence, a 2008 ruling that called him ?actually innocent? (the first of its kind in Virginia history), and a Virginia Supreme Court reversal that sent him back to prison for 18 more years on what he calls a legal technicality.

Paroled in March 2026, Turner sits down with Rachel Uchitel for his first extended interview since walking free ? the SEAL ?code? that kept him silent for a week, the polygraph strategy he used so the truth could surface without him breaking that code, what three decades inside 13 different facilities does to a person, and why he?s still fighting for full exoneration while living under sex-offender-registry restrictions for a crime he was never charged with.

In this episode:

? The night of June 18, 1995, and how it unraveled in under two minutes

? Why Turner didn?t go to police ? and the polygraph gambit he used instead

? Learning years later that Billy Brown had confessed to the murder

? Being ruled ?actually innocent? in 2008 ? and losing it again in 2011

? Training rescue dogs and growing an apple tree from a windowsill in solitary

? Walking out of prison after 31 years, and what ?paroled, not pardoned? really means

? His new work with Veterans Healing Veterans, helping other wrongfully convicted vets

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To the world, Victor ?Little Vic? Orena became known as a powerful figure in New York?s Colombo crime family. To Jackie Orena, he was simply her grandfather.

Jackie joins Rachel for a deeply personal conversation about growing up with the Orena name, the moment she realized her family wasn?t like everyone else?s, and why she has dedicated herself to fighting for her grandfather after more than three decades behind bars.

Now elderly and suffering from serious health problems, Orena remains incarcerated?and Jackie is asking a difficult question: At what point should punishment give way to compassion?

Rachel doesn?t shy away from the other side of the story. She challenges Jackie on her grandfather?s conviction, the victims connected to the case, whether Jackie is arguing for his innocence or simply asking for mercy, and how she responds to people who believe she was too young to understand the man her grandfather was accused of being.

Jackie also reveals what she would say if she had five minutes with President Trump, why every rejection has made her fight harder, and whether her advocacy will continue even after her grandfather is gone.

This isn't just a conversation about organized crime. It's about what happens when the person the world knows from headlines is the person you simply know as family.

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With Lee Asher back in the news following the recent attention surrounding Velveteen, I wanted to bring back one of my favorite interviews.

For those who aren?t familiar with him, Lee is the founder of The Asher House and one of the most influential voices in animal rescue today. Nearly 3 million people follow his work across Instagram and YouTube as he documents the realities of rescuing animals and running a sanctuary.

Years ago, I interviewed Lee for Miss Understood. At the time, we released the conversation in two separate episodes. We?ve never published it as one complete interview?until now.

The interview was recorded well before the recent Velveteen story, so it isn?t about the current headlines. This is a candid conversation about Lee?s childhood, how he built The Asher House, why he devoted his life to rescue, and what it?s really like caring for so many animals every day.

One of the most fascinating parts of our conversation is Lee?s honest perspective on running an animal sanctuary. The biggest challenge often isn?t the animals?it?s the people. We talk about the emotional toll, public expectations, criticism, and the realities of rescue work that most people never see.

Whether you?ve followed Lee for years or you?ve only recently discovered him because of the Velveteen story, this is the full interview you?ve never heard in one place.

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Why do so many men struggle to open up? Why do relationships break down even when both people care? And what does "manning up" actually mean today?

Rachel sits down with therapist and Rugged Counseling founder Trey Tucker for one of the most honest conversations we've had about masculinity, rejection, anxiety, childhood trauma, and why so many men quietly carry emotional burdens they never talk about.

Together they explore how our earliest experiences shape who we become, why rejection affects us more than we realize, the differences between how men and women process emotions, and the misconceptions both sides have about each other.

Whether you're trying to better understand yourself, your partner, your son, or the men in your life, this conversation challenges conventional thinking while offering practical insight into what healthy masculinity really looks like.

In this episode:

Why rejection hurts more than we realize

The childhood experiences that shape adult relationships

Why many men shut down emotionally

What anxiety is actually trying to tell you

Therapy, EMDR & modern mental health

What "manning up" really means

Why women often misunderstand men's emotional responses

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What if high school wasn't about preparing students for a job?but teaching them how to build a business instead?

Rachel sits down with Nat Eliason, co-founder of Founders School, an innovative high school redefining what education can look like in the age of AI.

For $150,000 per year, students spend their mornings learning through AI-powered instruction and their afternoons building real businesses alongside experienced entrepreneurs. The boldest promise? If students don't generate $1 million in gross profit by graduation, Founders School refunds their tuition.

Rachel and Nat discuss:

Why Founders School has no traditional teachers

How AI is changing education

Why students spend most of their day building businesses

The admissions process and why families are turned away

The $1 million guarantee explained

Whether college is still necessary

What skills today's kids actually need to succeed

Whether you think it's the future of education or one of the boldest experiments ever attempted, this conversation will challenge the way you think about school, entrepreneurship, and preparing the next generation.

Founders School Website: https://founders.school/

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For nearly two decades, Reality Steve (Steve Carbone) has been the internet's most trusted source for reality TV spoilers and behind-the-scenes information.

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Steve to discuss how he built his reputation breaking Bachelor spoilers long before the finales aired?and why his reporting has changed the way fans watch reality television.

They dive into the latest headlines surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul's unaired Bachelorette season, why ABC pulled the show just days before its premiere, what Steve's sources have told him, and whether the season could still air.

Plus, they discuss the latest Love Island drama, the reality behind production, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's wedding, and what viewers don't see happening behind the cameras.

If you've ever wondered how Reality Steve gets his information?or why millions of fans trust his reporting?this conversation is for you.

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Rachel sits down with author and longtime entertainment journalist Mark Gray, who was covering the Route 91 Harvest Festival for Rolling Stone on October 1, 2017?never imagining he'd become part of one of the darkest nights in American history.

Mark shares what it was like to be inside the festival as gunfire erupted, the lasting impact of surviving the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, and why he chose to write Las Vegas Massacre Connections.

But this conversation isn't just about tragedy.

It's about the extraordinary people who found purpose after unimaginable loss. From widows and first responders to survivors who transformed grief into acts of kindness, Mark reveals the remarkable stories that inspired his book and changed his perspective on resilience.

Rachel also reflects on her own experiences with trauma, healing, and why moving forward doesn't always mean moving on.

A powerful conversation about loss, hope, and the strength of the human spirit.

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Sarah Edmondson never thought she'd join a cult.

Like so many others, she was searching for personal growth, community, and purpose when she discovered NXIVM?a self-help organization that promised to help people become the best version of themselves.

Instead, she found herself trapped inside one of the most notorious cults in modern history.

In this eye-opening conversation, Sarah shares how she became involved with NXIVM, the red flags she noticed from the beginning, and why she ignored them. She opens up about the secret inner circle known as DOS, the shocking branding ritual that changed everything, and the moment she realized the organization was far more dangerous than she ever imagined.

Rachel also shares her own experiences with coercive environments and explores the psychology behind manipulation, control, and why intelligent, successful people can find themselves caught in systems they never intended to join.

This is more than a story about NXIVM.

It's a conversation about trust, belonging, influence, and how easily our instincts can be overridden when the right person?or organization?knows exactly what we want to hear.

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For decades, Joey Merlino has been one of the most controversial and recognizable figures in America. Federal prosecutors called him the boss of the Philadelphia crime family. He's spent years behind bars, fought some of the biggest federal cases of his life, and recently became the subject of renewed public attention through a Netflix documentary.

In this candid conversation with Rachel Uchitel, Joey opens up about prison, solitary confinement, loyalty, betrayal, gambling addiction, family, second chances, and how he navigates a world where everyone seems to have an opinion about him. Whether you view him as a mob boss, businessman, survivor, or something else entirely, this conversation reveals a side of Joey Merlino that rarely makes the headlines.

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After Netflix's The Crash reignited national attention around Mackenzie Shirilla, Rachel Uchitel sits down with former inmate Kat Crowder, who spent time incarcerated with her in Ohio prison.

Kat shares what Mackenzie was really like behind bars, why she says the woman featured in the documentary didn't match the person she observed in prison, and what inmates thought about one of the most talked-about true crime cases in recent years. She also discusses Mackenzie's prison reputation, disciplinary reports, relationships behind bars, and the reaction inmates had to seeing the documentary while incarcerated.

But this conversation becomes much more than a story about Mackenzie. Kat opens up about her own troubled past, her father's suicide, addiction, multiple arrests, a high-speed police chase that landed her in prison, and the daughter she believes ultimately saved her life. It's a powerful story about accountability, redemption, second chances, and rebuilding after prison.

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As wildfires tore through California, many residents were forced to flee without knowing if they would ever see their pets again. In this heartbreaking episode, Rachel Uchitel speaks with animal rescuer Jessica Davis, who entered the Palisades fire zones to search for stranded animals after entire neighborhoods had been destroyed. Jessica shares the emotional stories of desperate owners, surviving pets found hiding in the rubble, and the devastating reality facing California?s overwhelmed shelter system. From rescue efforts during active fire conditions to the growing animal crisis happening across the state, this is a powerful conversation about survival, compassion, and the bond between people and their animals.

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Reality TV icon, model, entrepreneur, author, and luxury real estate powerhouse Kelly Bensimon joins Rachel for a deeply personal conversation about reinvention, resilience, and why being misunderstood may actually be her greatest strength.

Fresh off filming E!?s highly anticipated new reality series The Golden Life ? which reunites original RHONY legends in Palm Beach ? Kelly opens up about what it was really like stepping back into ensemble reality television on an entirely different network with a completely new storytelling style and energy.  

But this episode goes far beyond reality TV.

Kelly shares the truth about rebuilding herself over and over again ? from modeling and publishing to becoming one of the top luxury real estate brokers in New York and Florida ? all while learning how to stand firmly on her own two feet. She reflects on public perception, fame, heartbreak, and why she?s finally comfortable owning the parts of herself the world never fully understood.

She also addresses her complicated history with Bethenny Frankel, discusses the lasting tension from the RHONY years, and gives her honest thoughts on friendship, competition, and reality television today. The conversation also dives into love, dating, and relationships after the end of her engagement to financier Scott Litner in 2024.

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Andrea Bartzen was labeled the ?Fake Cartier? in a viral society scandal that lit up Palm Beach, Manhattan, and social media. But headlines rarely tell the full story.

In this episode of Miss Understood, Rachel Uchitel sits down with Andrea for an exclusive conversation about the accusations, the media storm, and how one article changed her life overnight.

Andrea opens up about her past, her connections, the claims made against her, and why she says much of the story was false.

Then Rachel takes it one step further ? attending one of Andrea?s real-life events herself and sharing what happened after the cameras stopped rolling.

Is Andrea Bartzen misunderstood? or exactly who critics say she is?

Watch and decide for yourself.

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K-Beauty expert Erin An joins Rachel Uchitel on Miss Understood to break down why thousands of people ? including celebrities and luxury clients ? are flying to Korea for advanced beauty treatments. From stacked lasers and stem cell facials to anti-aging trends not available in America, Erin explains what makes Korean beauty clinics so different, why Seoul has become the global hub for cosmetic treatments, and what people should know before booking their own trip.

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What would you do if everything you worked for was suddenly taken from you?

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Amy Nelson to break down a shocking 6-year legal battle involving Amazon, federal prosecutors, and a case that completely unraveled.

Amy?s husband, a former Amazon Web Services real estate executive, was accused of being part of a multi-million dollar kickback scheme tied to data center land deals. Amazon claimed he used insider knowledge to profit from real estate transactions.

Then everything escalated.

The FBI showed up at their home.

The government seized their money.

Their assets were taken.

Their family lost their home and financial stability.

And yet? after years of investigation, the government never filed charges.

Multiple related cases collapsed.

Key guilty pleas were vacated.

No conviction. No charges.

Amy breaks down what really happened behind the scenes, the pressure to plead guilty, and what it?s like to go up against one of the most powerful companies in the world ? and survive it.

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Before he was standing next to the President of the United States at the most chaotic White House Correspondents' Dinner in history ? Oz Pearlman sat down with Rachel in 2023 and told her everything.

In this throwback episode, Rachel sits down with Oz Pearlman, the mentalist who just took the world by storm at the 2026 WHCD, for an intimate conversation you won't find anywhere else. Oz opens up about growing up as the twin who survived, how losing his other half at birth shaped the man he became, and how a magician on a bar mitzvah cruise changed the entire trajectory of his life.

From teaching himself magic in his bedroom in Michigan, to quitting Wall Street after a CEO told him he had no business being there, to becoming the most talked-about mentalist in America ? this is the origin story the world is now desperate to know.

And yes ? he reads Rachel's mind live on mic. And it will make your jaw drop.

If you're just discovering Oz Pearlman, start here. This is where it all began.

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Andrea Bartzen was labeled the ?Fake Cartier? in a viral society scandal that lit up Palm Beach, Manhattan, and social media. But headlines rarely tell the full story.

In this episode of Miss Understood, Rachel Uchitel sits down with Andrea for an exclusive conversation about the accusations, the media storm, and how one article changed her life overnight.

Andrea opens up about her past, her connections, the claims made against her, and why she says much of the story was false.

Then Rachel takes it one step further ? attending one of Andrea?s real-life events herself and sharing what happened after the cameras stopped rolling.

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Gossip insider and author Rob Shuter joins Rachel Uchitel on Miss Understood to break down the biggest celebrity stories you need to know. Rob reveals insider intel on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's highly secretive summer wedding ? including why even the guests don't know the location yet. He breaks down whether Diddy could actually walk free within months, what's really happening behind the scenes with Blake Lively's career-ending lawsuit, and why he believes Madonna's comeback has been carefully orchestrated from the start. Plus: the truth about the Met Gala struggling to sell tickets, Wendy Williams' heartbreaking reality, Britney Spears' only shot at recovery, and why the Savannah Guthrie story has stalled in the media. Rob also opens up about his debut novel It Started With a Whisper ? a thinly veiled fiction about the world's most powerful gossips, and why streamers are already calling.

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"My introduction to the world was riots and violence."

Azadeh Atzberger was born in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution ? bombs, riots, and chaos were her earliest memories. She came to America as a child, was bullied relentlessly, called the Ayatollah's daughter, and found herself in a violent, abusive relationship that left her bloodied, stitched up, and abandoned at a mental institution by her own mother.

Today she is one of the leading voices on narcissistic abuse recovery ? author of the 12 Steps of Narcissistic Abuse, a couples coach, and a women's empowerment expert who has helped thousands reclaim their lives, their identity, and their power.

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She was called a liar, a fraud, and a con ? but what if the story you were told was manufactured? Rachel Dolezal, now Nkechi Diallo, sits down with Rachel Uchitel for her most honest conversation yet. From a survivalist childhood in rural Montana, sexual abuse, and a cultish household, to Howard University, leading the NAACP, and the private investigator her own parents hired to destroy her credibility ? this is the story behind the headlines. Plus, life after the fallout: OnlyFans, losing every job, and finding peace in the quiet work nobody sees.

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In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Staats, aka Old Man Liver, who tried to buy the naming rights to Fyre Festival. Things took a wild turn when Billy McFarland sent over a botched contract generated by ChatGPT?complete with the wrong company name. We dive into what really happened, Billy?s unprofessional dealings, and how it all fell apart.

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In this episode of Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, Rachel sits down with Billy McFarland, the entrepreneur behind the infamous Fyre Festival ? widely known as the biggest party that never happened. Billy opens up about the rise and collapse of Fyre Festival, the decisions that led to his prison sentence, and what life was really like behind bars. After his release, he attempted to redeem himself with Fyre Festival II, which ultimately fell apart, but not before he began rebuilding through a smaller event that finally showed signs of success. Billy also reflects on his childhood, the documentaries that shaped public perception ? including Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened ? what they got right, what they got wrong, and the new documentary he?s currently working on about life after prison and why Fyre Festival II didn?t work. It?s a candid conversation about accountability, redemption, and what comes next.

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In this episode of Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, Rachel sits down with viral food creator Justin Schuble, who has built a massive following on Instagram and TikTok by teaching people how to make simple, healthy meals at home.

Justin shares how he went from not knowing how to cook to becoming a full-time content creator, building a brand around easy, approachable recipes that anyone can make. He also dives into the realities of being a viral food influencer, how social media changed his career, and why healthy food doesn?t have to be complicated to be delicious.

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When Rachel Waters rushed to be by her mother?s side during her final days, she believed she was doing exactly what hospice care had prepared her for ? providing comfort, dignity, and love at the end of life.

Instead, she found herself charged with murder.

In this emotional and deeply important episode of Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, Rachel Waters shares the shocking story of how caring for her dying mother ? who was suffering from late-stage cancer and Alzheimer?s ? turned into a criminal investigation that threatened the rest of her life.

Following hospice guidance, Rachel administered legally prescribed comfort medication intended to ease her mother?s pain during her final hours. But after her mother passed, authorities launched an investigation that ultimately led to Rachel being charged with murder ? despite the involvement of medical professionals, hospice protocols, and documented end-of-life care.

The charges were eventually dismissed, but not before Rachel endured unimaginable emotional, financial, and personal consequences.

Now, Rachel is speaking out and advocating for Marsha?s Law, legislation designed to protect caregivers who follow hospice guidance and administer legally prescribed comfort medications during end-of-life care. Her story highlights a legal gray area that could impact millions of families navigating hospice care every year.

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Everyone has now seen the ending.

The final episode of Love Story brought Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.?s story back into the spotlight ? and with it, a new wave of opinions, assumptions, and debates about who they were behind closed doors.

After our first conversation went viral, I sat down again with Guy Clark ? someone who actually knew Carolyn ? to talk about what the series got right? and what it didn?t.

Now that the full story has played out on screen, this conversation goes deeper.

What you?ll hear in this episode:

    ?    Guy?s honest reaction to the Love Story finale

    ?    What felt accurate ? and what felt completely off

    ?    The biggest misconception about Carolyn that still persists

    ?    What their relationship was really like in private

    ?    How the ending compares to what people who knew them actually experienced

    ?    Why the public still doesn?t fully understand her

This isn?t a recap of the show.

It?s a response to it.

If you watched the series and are still asking yourself what was real ? this is the conversation that answers it.

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Nigel Barker was one of the most recognizable faces on America?s Next Top Model ? photographer, judge, and part of the show?s core for 17 cycles. Now, with Netflix?s Reality Check: America?s Next Top Model bringing the series back into the spotlight, he?s opening up.

In this episode of Miss Understood, Nigel shares what it was really like behind the scenes ? from how he got cast, to the truth about judging, production, and whether the show was ever really about finding a top model. He also addresses the moment he was let go, his relationship with Tyra Banks, and what he thinks now watching it all back.

This is the conversation fans of ANTM, reality TV, fashion, and media won?t want to miss.

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The conversation continues in Part 2 of our exclusive Members Only Palm Beach cast sit-down on Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel. Hilary Musser, Taja Abitbol, Romina Ustayev, Rosalyn Yellin, and Maria Cozamanis (aka DJ Tumbles) return to finish the conversation ? but this time, the tension explodes.

When Gale Brophy joins the table, the fireworks begin immediately. Old accusations resurface, alliances are questioned, and the women confront the drama that continued long after the Netflix cameras stopped rolling.

Can these relationships ever be repaired, or are the feuds deeper than viewers ever realized? This explosive continuation is a must-listen.

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For the first time since the December premiere of the Netflix series Members Only Palm Beach, the entire cast sits down together ? Hilary Musser, Taja Abitbol, Ro-Mina Ustayev, Rosalyn Yellin, and Maria Cozamanis (aka DJ Tumbles). 

In this exclusive two-part special on Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, the women reunite to break down what really happened during the season, the feuds viewers watched unfold, and the drama that continued long after the cameras stopped filming. It?s the show everyone has an opinion about, and for the first time, the cast confronts the rumors, the headlines, and each other in the same room. And just when you think the conversation couldn?t get more explosive? a surprise moment arrives that no one sees coming.

Part 2 airs Tuesday, March 17th, 6pm ET. 

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Rachel sits down with Chris Del Gatto, one of the world?s premier diamond experts about New York?s Diamond District, becoming a gemologist and cutter as a teenager, building one of largest buyer of diamonds and jewelry from the public, what people get wrong about natural versus lab-grown diamonds, how resale value actually works, why cut matters more than most people realize and the most beautiful stone he?s ever seen.

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Rachel sits down with Guy Clark, a close friend of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, about befriending Carolyn at Cartier in New York City, her marriage to John F. Kennedy Jr., the paparazzi, their letters to each other, who she was in private, the plane crash and why he has kept quiet about their friendship for 30 years.

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Rachel sits down with Maddie Kowalski, the college student who went viral after a sensitive video was shared without her consent. They discuss how the leak has reshaped her life, victim-blaming, online harassment, her mental health, family and her college experience now.

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Rachel sits down with author, advocate & RHONY alum Aviva Drescher about Jill Zarin getting fired from a RHONY reboot for halftime show comments, ranking the new housewives, protecting her peace, Bethenny Frankel, her infamous leg throw incident, if she?s working on a new show and her charity work.

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Rachel sits down with Swiftie influencer Olivia Levin about running one of the most popular Taylor Swift accounts, her book on the superstar, meeting Taylor as a teenager, turning her fandom into a business, selling tour tickets, Taylor?s possible Vegas residency, the wedding and if they?re really a cult.

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Ross Mandell was once a powerful Wall Street executive running Sky Capital ? a brokerage firm prosecutors say defrauded investors of approximately $140 million. In 2011, a federal jury convicted him of securities fraud and conspiracy. In 2012, he was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison and permanently barred from the financial industry.

Today, Mandell has resurfaced with a major social media following, positioning himself as a voice on discipline, masculinity, power, and reinvention. Rachel sits down with Mandell to unpack the rise, the fall, the sentence, and the very public comeback ? and to ask the questions most interviews don?t.

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Transformational coach and author Dana Grant joins Rachel to discuss her powerful new book The Truth Within the Lie ? a call to stop pretending, performing, and playing small. Dana shares her journey from trauma to awakening, how she learned to align with the Universal Laws that govern our reality, and what it means to reclaim the truth that?s always lived inside you.

In this episode, you?ll hear:

    ?    Why ?shrinking to fit? is the biggest lie we?ve been sold

    ?    How trauma shapes our search for safety ? and how to heal without erasing the past

    ?    What the 14 Universal Laws are and how to use them to realign your life

    ?    The difference between performing and living in alignment

    ?    How to turn pain into purpose and truth into power

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Joining me today are Shaul Schwarz and Christina Clusiau, the filmmakers behind the critically acclaimed Netflix documentary Immigration Nation. As award-winning directors, cinematographers, and journalists, their work has shed light on some of the most pressing social issues of our time. Immigration Nation is a six-part docuseries that offers an unprecedented look inside the U.S. immigration system, featuring raw, unfiltered access to ICE operations, immigrant families, and the complexities of enforcement policies. Their ability to capture both the humanity and the harsh realities of immigration enforcement made the series one of the most talked-about documentaries of 2020.

In our conversation, Shaul and Christina discuss what they witnessed while making Immigration Nation and how the landscape of immigration has evolved?especially now, with Donald Trump back in office. We dive into what?s happening at the border, the shifting role of ICE, and the human stories often lost in political debates. Their insights provide a crucial perspective on a topic that remains at the heart of national and global discussions.

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Stem cell therapy is everywhere right now?from TikTok to wellness clinics?but most of what people think they know is misunderstood or incomplete. In this episode, Rachel shares her personal experience traveling to Panama for five days of stem cell treatment, then sits down with Dr. Briggs, founder and CEO of Auragens, to explain what stem cells actually are, why the most effective treatments are not available in the United States, and how regulations, sourcing, and science differ dramatically from what?s commonly advertised. Dr. Briggs breaks down the real differences between true stem cell therapy and what many doctors dismiss or mislabel, and discusses potential applications ranging from anti-aging and recovery to serious physical and neurological conditions. If you?ve been curious, confused, or skeptical about stem cells, this episode cuts through the noise with clarity, science, and firsthand insight.

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Fan-favorite guest Sarah Fraser returns to Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel for a fun, fast-paced catch-up that blends real life with reality chaos. From wedding planning and pregnancy updates to laughing through her ever-ongoing (and always entertaining) feud with David Yontef, nothing is off limits ? and all in good fun. Sarah also serves up her hottest takes on the latest TLC headlines she?s watching, breaking down the drama only a daily reality insider can deliver. It?s equal parts personal, playful, and perfectly messy ? just the way we like it.

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OG gossip columnist and Fame Is a Bitch host AJ Benza returns to break down the wildest celebrity gossip and Hollywood controversies making headlines this week, including the shocking child sex abuse charges involving Timothy Busfield, husband of Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert, the explosive drama and whispered scandals surrounding Members Only Palm Beach, and the latest developments in the growing allegations tied to Sean ?Diddy? Combs, along with candid conversations about Tyler Perry, Will Smith, and the shifting narratives around sexuality in Hollywood. We also dive into new allegations surrounding Julio Iglesias, media silence versus pile-ons, and why power, fame, and protection always seem to go hand in hand. As always, AJ delivers his unfiltered, controversial, and often hilarious take on celebrity news, pop culture scandals, Hollywood insiders, and the stories everyone is talking about?but few are willing to say out loud.

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When I started reading Leland Vittert's book Born Lucky, I wasn't expecting to cry. I don't know anyone with autism, and honestly, I didn't think it would resonate with me. But within pages, I was in tears?because his story of feeling different, misunderstood, and alone is something I've carried my whole life. Leland was born with the umbilical cord around his neck, diagnosed autistic at 8, and told by doctors there was "not much you could do." His father quit his job and did something radical: no medications, no accommodations, no labels?just thousands of hours coaching his son through hell. Teachers mocked him in class, kids bullied him relentlessly, and his kindergartner sister held his hand while he cried walking home every day. What Leland didn't know until writing this book was that his father went downstairs alone every night and cried until 2am.

In 2020, Leland lost everything in three months. Fox News fired him after he questioned Trump's stolen election claims (Lachlan Murdoch literally sent an email saying "Leland's done"), he ended an 8-year relationship, and he nearly died from COVID. His father told him the same thing he'd said in 8th grade: "You can do this." The lesson Leland learned as a bullied kid became his survival guide as an adult?you get out of hell by keep walking. He joined NewsNation and met his wife on a blind date his second day of work. His father almost refused to publish the book because it was "too raw," but wrote the afterword in one hour. When Leland read it, he sobbed.

What nobody knows about Leland is that he's still autistic. Communication doesn't come naturally?it's a skill his father taught him through years of practice. When his NewsNation talent coach asked why emotional connection was so hard, he finally told her: "I'm autistic." She had no idea. We also talk about the accommodation crisis destroying kids today?40% of Stanford students now claim disabilities, and we're medicating 3-year-olds into dependency. This isn't a story about curing autism. It's about a father who chose to walk through hell with his son instead of taking the pain away. And it's proof that love, not accommodations, changes lives.

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Everybody is talking about Netflix?s new hit reality series Members Only: Palm Beach, and cast member Taja Abitbol joins us to give the inside scoop. Taja breaks down how she was cast on the show, what really happened behind the scenes, and the drama viewers didn?t see on camera ? including her ongoing rift with Gale Brophy. She also opens up about navigating Palm Beach?s elite social hierarchy, her perspective on who really runs Palm Beach, and life as the long-term partner of MLB legend David Cone, balancing public scrutiny with private reality in one of the most exclusive worlds in America.

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If you think this episode is just about diamonds, think again. In this in-person conversation, Moshe?known to millions as Watch King NYC?joins me to break down one of the most misunderstood debates in luxury today: lab-grown versus natural diamonds, what actually holds value, and what buyers should really be paying attention to.

But behind the expertise is a story most people don?t know. Moshe opens up about his life before the watches and the following?growing up in a deeply religious Jewish household, becoming a rabbi, and later losing everything through addiction and financial collapse. At one point, he was homeless. What followed was a complete reinvention and the creation of the empire people now see online.

We talk candidly about luxury as an investment, the psychology of status, and how misinformation?especially around diamonds?can cost people far more than money. This conversation blends hard-earned personal experience with real-world expertise, offering both clarity and perspective for anyone thinking about buying a watch, a diamond, or redefining success altogether.

In this episode, we discuss:

  ?  Lab-grown vs. natural diamonds: what actually matters when buying

  ?  Common misconceptions about diamond value and resale

  ?  Whether luxury watches are truly an investment

  ?  Moshe?s journey from rabbi to rock bottom to rebuilding an empire

  ?  What people misunderstand about wealth, status, and reinvention

Guest:

Moshe, aka Watch King NYC

Instagram: @watchkingnyc

If you?re considering an engagement ring, a luxury purchase, or simply questioning what real value looks like, this episode delivers insight you won?t get from a showroom?or an Instagram feed.

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Vinny Cuevas grew up Cuban and Puerto Rican in the South Bronx, where survival wasn?t a metaphor ? it was a daily calculation. In his raw and unflinching memoir From the Bronx with Scars, Vinny traces a life shaped by violence, loyalty, betrayal, fatherhood, and devastating loss. This episode is not about glorifying the streets ? it?s about what it costs to survive them, and what it takes to rewrite your story when the scars don?t disappear.

In this episode, we talk about:

    ?    What the ?scars? in From the Bronx with Scars really represent

    ?    Growing up in the South Bronx and what survival looked like day to day

    ?    How Vinny understood power as a kid ? and how that definition changed

    ?    The pull of the streets and why it felt like the only option

    ?    Loyalty, betrayal, and the price of trusting the wrong people

    ?    The moment Vinny knew he had to change his life

    ?    Fatherhood, grief, and losing a child ? and how that loss reshaped his purpose

    ?    Why people still misunderstand him ? and what they get wrong

    ?    Advice for anyone who feels trapped by their past

    ?    What redemption actually looks like when you?ve lived through real trauma

This conversation is about identity, accountability, and the courage it takes to stop surviving and start choosing something more.

Vinny?s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Bronx-Scars-Lessons-Streets-Raised-ebook/dp/B0FHKTJS4H

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This week on Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel, we sit down with one of the most inspiring people you?ll ever meet ? Peter Mutabazi, a man who went from surviving the streets of Uganda to becoming one of America?s leading voices in foster care and adoption.

Abandoned as a child and left to fend for himself, Peter?s life could have ended before it began. Instead, he chose to rewrite his story ? building a life dedicated to giving kids the love and stability he never had. Today, as a foster dad, advocate, and motivational speaker, Peter has opened his home and heart to countless children, proving that one person?s compassion can change everything.

In this powerful conversation, Peter and Rachel explore:

? Tune in for an episode that reminds us what resilience, kindness, and second chances can do ? and why Peter Mutabazi?s story is one the world needs right now.

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In this episode, Rachel sits down with Gina L. Osborn, former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge and host of the podcast Making Maverick Moves, to unpack why strong women in leadership are so often misunderstood, mislabeled, and silenced ? even at the highest levels of power.

After nearly three decades in U.S. Army counterintelligence and the FBI, Gina knows firsthand how fear, insecurity, and outdated systems shape who gets labeled a leader? and who gets called ?difficult.?

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Pamela Jones was born into a polygamous Mormon cult in Mexico ? a closed system built on obedience, fear, and silence. Married at just fifteen years old and raising nine children inside a world that offered women no education, no independence, and no exit plan, Pamela spent years believing escape was impossible.

At thirty-four, she proved herself wrong.

With two cars, two tanks of gas, and no safety net, Pamela fled across the Mexican border with her children and started over in Minnesota with less than a fifth-grade education and no resources. What followed is a story of resilience few people can imagine ? and even fewer achieve.

Today, Pamela is the founder of a multimillion-dollar company. She?s a mother of nine, a grandmother to thirty-one, and a living example of what?s possible after control, trauma, and poverty.

This episode is about breaking cycles, reclaiming power, and understanding that freedom isn?t given ? it?s taken.

In this episode, we discuss:

    ?    What life inside a polygamous cult actually looked like

    ?    Why fear was used as a tool of control

    ?    Being married at fifteen and raising nine children without autonomy

    ?    What finally gave Pamela the courage to escape

    ?    Starting over with nothing ? financially, emotionally, and practically

    ?    Building a multimillion-dollar business without formal education

    ?    Motherhood, legacy, and breaking generational cycles

    ?    What freedom really means after a lifetime without it

? Listen now for a story of survival, strength, and the power of choosing yourself ? even when the cost feels unbearable.

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Susan Powter was everywhere in the ?90s ? the shaved head, the voice, the phrase ?Stop the Insanity.? She built a massive fitness empire and became a cultural force almost overnight? and then she disappeared.

A new documentary, Stop the Insanity: Finding Susan Powter, finally asks the question so many people never did: what actually happened to her after the fame faded? When I watched it, I was stunned to learn where her life led ? and I knew I needed to speak with her directly.

Susan joins me for an honest, in-depth conversation about where she came from, how she rose to fame, what went wrong, and what her life looks like now. We break down the documentary everyone is talking about ? and go deeper into the parts that weren?t shown.

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