Barely Famous – ENCORE: Trisha Paytas on Fame, Motherhood, and Viral Moments

Host: Kail Lowry
Guest: Trisha Paytas
Date: November 28, 2025

Episode Overview

In this special encore episode of Barely Famous, host Kail Lowry sits down with internet icon and self-described “troll,” Trisha Paytas. Held in the Chamberlain Hotel, West Hollywood, the conversation dives deep into Trisha’s life, touching on motherhood, fame, viral internet moments, plastic surgery, pop culture obsessions, and mental health. Both women share candid, raw, and sometimes hilarious stories about their personal journeys—no topic is off-limits, and the energy is open, relatable, and refreshingly vulnerable.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Names, Trolls, and Coincidences

Early in the episode, the women riff on names and internet rumors about Trisha’s real name.

• Trisha explains her tendency to play with her identity online:

  "Wait, I just like to troll sometimes for fun." (Trisha, 01:30)

• Kail and Trisha bond over giving their kids distinctive or personal names, debating the legality and copyright implications of names like "Malibu Barbie" and "Elvis Presley."
  • "I was worried with Malibu Barbie too. I was like, will Mattel sue me?" (Trisha, 02:48)

2. Friendship Drama & Accountability in the Influencer World

Kail asks about Trisha’s notorious fallout with Bunny and Jeffree Star—a topic steeped in online gossip and cancellation culture.

• Trisha admits fault, explaining how running late in Vegas led to ghosting Bunny and a tangle of misunderstandings. She’s since made amends:

  "I definitely screwed Bunny over. Not on purpose... I was so embarrassed, and it was awful." (Trisha, 04:09)

• On closure:
  "And we talked on the phone, like, two days ago and he was, like, super apologetic for things that happened five years ago." (Trisha, 05:23)

3. Struggles with Weight, Ozempic, and Plastic Surgery

Both discuss body image, weight loss trends, and their experiences with cosmetic procedures.

• Kail shares her perspective as a mom often pregnant and considers Ozempic to prep for surgery. They detail consultations and BMI requirements for surgery.
  "When I did the consultations, they were saying that the BMI has to be a lot lower." (Kail, 06:48)
• Trisha candidly lists her surgical history (lipo, BBL, boob jobs) and the psychological aspects:
  "Anesthesia is fine. I was a little addicted plus surgery. Because I love the feeling of, like, being put under." (Trisha, 08:55)

4. Motherhood, Trauma & Mental Health

A raw exploration of connecting (or struggling to) with their children, postpartum depression, and generational trauma.

• "I wasn’t connecting… I wasn’t like, I don’t know what I did, you know what I mean?" (Trisha, 69:54)
• Trisha is open about being diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, outlining the difference between BPD, DID, and Bipolar Disorder, and how group therapy (DBT) helped her.

  "I just couldn’t control myself. So, I, like, lash out… it was like a blackout." (Trisha, 62:00)

• The two reflect on how being a parent and evolving changes their approach to online controversy, past mistakes, and public apology.

  "You can’t live in the past, but if people get mad about it, I think it’s just one of those things that you’re stained with forever." (Trisha, 55:23)

5. Viral Moments & Pop Culture

• Trisha laughs over her own viral "chicken sandwich" and "mayonnaise" moments, even as she wonders how random content takes off:

  "I don’t know if I have any iconic lines or anything. I don't even know what is viral." (Trisha, 34:28)

• They geek out over Teen Mom history, MTV shows, and Trisha’s route into reality TV—citing a Craigslist ad for My Strange Addiction and her love of spin-off fame.
• Kail confesses an obsession with true crime, especially the Menendez brothers (30:44), and Trisha shares her fandom for Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton/Wicked).
• Both admit to spending sprees, love for Target, and the perks and pitfalls of adulthood money management.

6. Mental Health, Relationships, and Recovery

Trisha talks about her tumultuous relationship history, therapy, breakdowns, and mental wellness.

• She credits her husband, Moses, for supporting her through BPD challenges and therapy, acknowledging, "it is like abusive" and how she worked hard to change for motherhood. (65:55)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Anesthesia & Surgery:

  • “Anesthesia is fine. I was a little addicted plus surgery. Because I love the feeling of, like, being put under.”
    – Trisha, 08:55

• On Being a Mom and Feeling Disconnected:

  • “I wasn’t connecting… I wasn’t like, I don’t know what I did, you know what I mean?”
    – Trisha, 69:54

• On Online Drama and Apologies:

  • “If people get mad about it, I think it’s just one of those things that you’re stained with forever.”
    – Trisha, 55:23

• On Mental Health:

  • “I could never control my emotions... I would just go nuts. And it kind of elevated. I was very—I don’t know what the word is—I would just black out and just go absolutely insane, and I just don’t remember so much of it.”
    – Trisha, 62:00

• On Spending and Financial Literacy:

  • “I thought if you wanted a four million dollar house, you'd have four million dollars in your bank account... so I just spent hundreds of thousands a month on rent.”
    – Trisha, 22:07

• On Going Viral:

  • “I don’t even know what that is or where it came from or I didn’t surprise. It's on TikTok. I don’t even know.”
    – Trisha, 36:30

Important Segment Timestamps

• Discussion of name rumors and trolling: 01:18–01:56
• Plastic surgery, Ozempic, and BMI real talk: 06:03–09:36
• Friendship drama with Bunny/Jeffree: 03:26–05:55
• Online drama & mental health struggles: 57:28–64:49
• Discussion of motherhood, postpartum, not connecting: 69:38–71:16
• Viral content, "mayonnaise" moment & chicken fingers: 34:44–36:41
• Mental health (BPD, therapy, medication): 57:28–67:13
• Pop culture obsessions (Bridgerton, Menendez brothers): 31:14–33:41

The Hosts’ Dynamic & Tone

The episode is marked by humor, self-deprecation, and the kind of real, unvarnished honesty both women are known for. While appropriately messy at times, the discussion never shies from uncomfortable or dark material—and always circles back to empowerment, growth, and the ability to laugh at (and learn from) life’s messes.

Closing Thoughts

If you’re looking for a glimpse into the complicated reality of internet fame, motherhood, and self-reinvention—all wrapped in candid humor and wild tales—this episode delivers. Trisha’s journey, from viral scandals and mental illness to family and self-acceptance, is raw and relatable, while Kail’s own reflections offer grounding and balance. Both women’s willingness to “go there” creates a conversation that is as engaging as it is enlightening.

Where to Find More

• Trisha Paytas: Search “Just Trish” wherever you listen to podcasts or visit patreon.com
• Kail Lowry: Listen to Barely Famous and follow her on Patreon

“I love that for you—you know, stories you’re going to be able to tell your kids so many.”
— Kail Lowry, 46:09

“You have to make jokes of it because it is such a scary thing. And especially since you’re gonna like, do it. But if it makes you happy…”
— Trisha Paytas, 09:36