Secret Turkey, Cashmere Back Hair, and the Seahorse Situation | Fact Check from Anna Kendrick

This podcast episode covers various topics, including Anna Kendrick's struggles with gift-giving and holiday anxiety, her experience with back hair and a potential cashmere sweater, and updates on her dental and ring-related issues. The discussion also touches upon mental health, including depression and work anxiety, and concludes with reflections on a trip to Kauai and a humorous anecdote about almost stealing a candle from a restaurant.

Secret Turkey Tradition

• 00:00:05 The podcast begins with a discussion of the Secret Turkey tradition, which was invented by Erica Molly's daughter, Lily. It involves participants drawing names out of a hat and creating a gift for the assigned person. The tradition has been a heartwarming part of their Thanksgiving celebrations for the past few years.

Holiday Anxiety & Drawing

• 00:03:30 Anna experiences holiday anxiety related to her participation in a limited-edition sweatshirt design contest. She struggles with drawing, particularly attempting to recreate a crow, mouse, and cherries design. She eventually orders a lightboard to aid in her artistic process, demonstrating her dedication to completing the contest.

Back Hair & Cashmere

• 00:13:53 Anna discusses her discovery of a significant amount of back hair due to backlighting at her gym. She had her daughter shave her back and collected the hair, believing it to be incredibly soft and cashmere-like. She intends to collect enough to potentially create a cashmere sweater in the future.

Dental & Ring Updates

• 00:10:55 Anna shares updates on her upcoming dentist visit after a 10-year hiatus, motivated by seeing old photos of her teeth. She also discusses her recently re-soldered ring, which now fits a bit tighter due to a swollen knuckle and the soldering process.

Mental Health & Kauai Trip

• 00:08:42 Anna discusses her current work anxiety and how it relates to Kristen's depression. She also recounts a recent trip to Kauai, a location she associated with a period of heavy drinking in her past. Reflecting on the past and present, she feels a strong sense of gratitude for her current healthy and happy life.