Brigit Binns, daughter of actor Edward Binns (12 Angry Men and Patton) and author of 30 books including the memoir "Rotten Kid," shares her inspiring story of resilience and overcoming adversity. Growing up in Hollywood with a mix of privilege and neglect, she faced challenges like being left alone at age 12 in the Honolulu airport by her parents for 6 hours. Despite this, Brigit found solace in cooking and pursued a career as a food writer, translating restaurant recipes for home cooks.
Brigit emphasizes using humor to cope with hardship and celebrating wins and losses. She discusses the tendency to focus on negative feedback and the importance of self-confidence. Brigit also shares the story behind her memoir's title "Rotten Kid," a hurtful nickname from her mother, and stresses not blaming yourself for low self-esteem stemming from family dynamics.
The conversation explores the concept of "choosing your battles," with Brigit encouraging listeners to find courage to tackle new challenges through self-belief and journaling. Her optimism, resilience, and embrace of new experiences like writing fiction and moving to Italy serve as an inspiration.