When Being Trixie Mattel Became Too Much

Trixie Mattel might be one of the busiest women in show business. She says it’s time for us all to slow down. Since she made a name for herself on RuPaul’s Drag Race, she’s starred in multiple TV shows, created a hit podcast (@katyaandtrixiebecame) a New York Times best-selling author, launched a cosmetics line and even opened her own motel. But Trixie says all that work led to burnout. She tells Sam how she learned the importance of slowing down, why there would be no Trixie without The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and how she’s trying to be more present in gratitude. Plus, Trixie reflects on the pop culture that keeps her grounded, including a favorite country music album and the comfort show she can always turn on. Don’t miss Trixie at KCRW’s Summer Nights! https://www.kcrw.com/summer-nights ________________ 👀 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes: https://bit.ly/41gUf7t 🎧 LISTEN on the KCRW app: https://kcrw-app.app.link/SkWTbEqauYb 📧 SIGN UP for the newsletter to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week. https://kcrw.co/3OJEXjW ________________ 00:00 Navigating Work and Personal Health 02:59 Reprioritizing Life and Happiness 06:06 The Nature of Ambition and Self-Belief 08:56 The Role of Drag in Personal Identity 11:53 Career Challenges and Resilience 15:11 The Power of Performance and Persona 18:03 The Impact of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ 20:55 Cultural Reflections and Personal Growth 28:59 Cultural References and Generational Gaps 30:28 The Burden of Performance and Work-Life Balance 31:54 The Power of Music and Townes Van Zandt 33:20 Exploring Loneliness and Self-Discovery 36:44 The Complexity of Achievement and Gratitude 40:21 Reflections on Personal Growth and Presence 45:39 The Impact of Nostalgia and Comfort Shows 50:30 ‘The Office,’ a Cultural Touchstone 54:24 Trixie's ‘Super Disco’ DJ Show and Artistic Vision ________________ The Sam Sanders Show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions. Executive Producers: Sam Sanders and Arnie Seipel Showrunner: Tyler Greene Senior Producer: Bennett Purser Video Lead: Beau Delmore Switcher & Video Editor: Luis Peña Technical Director: Phil Richards Producer and Social Media Editor: Andrea Bautista Theme Music: Elisheba Ittoop Graphic Designer: Rommel Alcantara ________________ http://www.kcrw.com Music | Culture | News | NPR #kcrw #samsandersshow #videopodcast #trixiemattel