Michelle Williams’ Memoir Checking In (with Tocarra Elise and Quincie Zari)

Michelle Williams’ Memoir Checking In (with Tocarra Elise and Quincie Zari)

1:29:38 Sep 16, 2025
About this episode
Tocarra Elise returns to guest host and welcomes her The List podcast co-host Quincie Zari to dive into “Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life and Can Save Yours,” the memoir of singer and actor Michelle Williams. Together, they trace Michelle’s rise to superstardom as a member of Destiny’s Child and explore her mental health journey through depression and self-doubt. Plus: the viral “106 & Park” fall, her reality TV romance, and the big question… did we finally find a book Tocarra actually enjoyed? Listen to find out! A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including suicidal ideation, depression, and negative self-talk. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Tocarra Elise: Instagram @tocarraelise Listen to The List Show Notes: Ricki Lake’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise) Jennifer Hudson’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise) Josephine Baker’s Memoir Episode (with Tocarra Elise) Tina Knowles Memoir Episode (with Maria Randazzo) Destiny’s Child 106 & Park Performance Destiny’s Child Harmonizing Compilation “Survivor” Destiny’s Child Where to find our guest Quincie Zari: Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you.
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