Podcast
Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel
Hosted by Rachel Uchitel · EN
New episodes every Tuesday at 12am EST
New Patreon episodes every Saturday at 12pm EST
This podcast will delve into the lives of those who have been reduced to a single headline. Each episode will take a closer look at the stories of those who are on a mission to change their narrative. Through raw and honest interviews, we will reveal the human behind the headline. Join me, as we uncover the truth behind the misconceptions, shed light on the stories of those who have perhaps been wrongfully portrayed, explore the complexities of the human experience, and celebrate the power of second chances.
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The Secret Business Behind Diamonds | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #360
Mar 700:58:55Summary readyRachel 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.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFFSPLITIFIUse this link https://mysplitifi.com/rachel or use code RACHEL for 50% off the first 3 months.--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George CarmonaOur Sponsors:* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
SummaryThe Private World of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #359
Feb 2801:07:58Summary readyRachel 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.--- Sponsors: ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFFSPLITIFIUse this link https://mysplitifi.com/rachel or use code RACHEL for 50% off the first 3 months.--- --- —Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George Carmona Do you have show ideas, media requests or sponsorship opportunities? Email the show at: ru@missumedia.comListen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw13NrSKD-nD_8E0vBHt5hARumble: https://rumble.com/c/RachelUchitelWebsite: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
SummaryMaddie Kowalski & Going Viral Against Your Will | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #358
Feb 2100:54:12Summary readyRachel 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.--- Sponsors: ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFFSPLITIFIUse this link https://mysplitifi.com/rachel or use code RACHEL for 50% off the first 3 months.------------Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George Carmona Email the show at: infomissunderstoodpodcast@gmail.comRumble: https://rumble.com/c/RachelUchitelWebsite: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
SummaryAviva Drescher, Bad Bunny & Real Housewives | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #357
Feb 1401:05:22Summary readyRachel 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.---Learn more about Aviva’s foundationhttps://strongerthanyouthink.org/--- Sponsors: ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFFSPLITIFIUse this link https://mysplitifi.com/rachel or use code RACHEL for 50% off the first 3 months.------------Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George Carmona Email the show at: infomissunderstoodpodcast@gmail.comRumble: https://rumble.com/c/RachelUchitelWebsite: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
SummaryTaylor Swift’s Biggest Fan ft. Olivia Levin | Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel #356
Feb 700:58:56Summary readyRachel 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.To preorder Olivia Levin's book 'The Story Of Us' - https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Story-of-Us/Olivia-Levin/9781668092927------------Shop Miss Understood Merch https://mumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George Carmona Email the show at: ru@missumedia.comRumble: https://rumble.com/c/RachelUchitelWebsite: https://missunderstoodpodcast.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Bad Boy of Wall Street: Ross Mandell
Feb 300:57:32Summary readyRoss 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.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George Carmona Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Truth Within The Lie with Dana Grant
Jan 3100:45:19Summary readyTransformational 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 powerLinks:Follow Dana Grant on Instagram @danagrantcoaching (https://www.instagram.com/danagrantcoaching)Buy The Truth Within the Lie — https://danagrant.com/book--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George Carmona Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
SummaryDocumenting ICE Agents & Detention Centers | Christina Clusiau & Shaul Schwarz
Jan 2801:14:55Summary readyJoining 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.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George Carmona Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The Truth About Stem Cells: What You’re Being Told Is Wrong with Dr. Briggs of Auragens
Jan 2600:54:25Summary readyStem 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.VISIT AURAGENS: https://auragens.com/--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George Carmona Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Reality Rundown with Sarah Fraser: TLC’s Juiciest Headlines, Personal Updates, and a Little Friendly Fire
Jan 1901:17:26Summary readyFan-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.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/Follow Rachel on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: George Carmona Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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