Episode 70: LA Faves with Esmé Wang
“I tried to bring attention to the experience of the schizophrenias – not just from outsiders or clinicians, but also from someone who’s diagnosed with a form of the schizophrenias.” — Esmé Wang
This week, Kate and Doree share all of their favorite spots in Los Angeles – from beloved bookstores to the most random place you can spot a celeb.
Then they welcome New York Times best-selling novelist and essayist, Esmé Wang. She discusses being diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, the stigmas and common misconceptions surrounding mental illness, how she approaches self-care, and her newest book, The Collected Schizophrenias.
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Los Angeles Faves:
Kate’s Faves:
Bookstore: The Last Bookstore, The Ripped Bodice
Walk: Eaton Canyon
Hike: Fryman Canyon
Drive: Down the coast through Manhattan, Redondo Beach, also Laguna!
Romantic Spot: Terra rooftop bar and restaurant at EatalySpa: Olympic Spa
Yoga: Wanderlust
Dance Class: Yoga Booty Ballet at Heartbeat House, PonySweat
Fancy Dinner: 71 Above, Broken Spanish, RedCat, Bestia, Here’s Looking At You
Good Food: Din Tai Fung, Sugarfish, Jon & Vinny’s, Meals by Genet, Guisados
Best Place To See A Celeb: Little Dom’s, Cafe Gratitude on Larchmont, McCall’s in Los Feliz, Runyon Canyon, Cafe 101
Coffee Shop: Sqirl, Kitchen Mouse
Bread: Gjusta, Tartine at The Row
Favorite Mall: The Americana, The Grove
Movie Theater: Arclight // Cinerama Dome
Museums: The Broad, The Getty, LACMA, Norton Simon Museum, MOCA
Outdoor Concert Venue: Hollywood Bowl, The Greek
Indoor Concert Venue: The Forum, Disney Concert Hall
Other Fun Things I Enjoy: Angel’s Flight, Grand Central Market, Wine Nights at Barnsdall Park, Art’s Delicatessen in Studio City, Descanso Gardens, The Magic Castle
Stuff To Do With Kids: LA Zoo, Hollywood or Studio City Farmer’s Market, Skirball Center, Kidspace Museum in Pasadena, Aquarium of the Pacific, Grand Park, Griffith Park, Franklin Canyon
Doree’s Faves:
Library: West Hollywood Library
Bookstore: Skylight Books
Walk: Hollywood Reservoir (Lake Hollywood), Silver Lake Reservoir
Nature Walk: Franklin Canyon
Hike: Temescal Canyon
Bike ride: Pacific Palisades → Marina Del Rey or Ballona Creek to Playa Vista
Drive: PCH or Mulholland Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes
Romantic Spot: Griffith ObservatorySpa: Olympic Spa, Wi Spa
Yoga: One Down Dog
Pilates: Fitmix
Dance Class: 567 Broadway, Swerve on 3rd St.
Fancy Dinner: Maude
Good Food: Terra, Bestia, Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
Coffee Shop For Coffee/Food: Go Get Em Tiger
Coffee Shop To Do Work: Dinosaur Coffee or Verve
Croissant: Proof
Favorite Mall: Westfield Century City
Expensive Clothing Store: Mohawk General Store
Semi-expensive Clothing and Gift Store: Individual Medley
Very Expensive Department Store: Barney’s Beverly Hills
Movie Theater: Arclight // Cinema Dome
Outdoor Concert Venue: Hollywood Bowl
Indoor Concert Venue: The Forum, Disney Concert Hall
Small Concert Venue: Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
Best Random Place to See a Celeb/Overhear “Hollywood” Conversations: Sycamore Kitchen
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