Show Notes
Lisa Joyner spent years interviewing celebrities on the red carpet. Then she married one.
In our very first episode, Lisa shares how Jon Cryer developed an instant crush on her while she thought he might be gay, what it was like going from entertainment journalist to Hollywood plus one, and the emotional journey that took her from being adopted herself to adopting a child and eventually meeting her biological parents.
Grab some tissues. You're going to laugh, cry, and fall in love with Lisa's story.
(00:00) Cold Open: The Thunderous Fart Story
(00:14) Welcome to Plus One with Lisa & Morgan
(00:36) Life Updates: Graduations, Puppies & Chaos
(07:32) How Lisa Met Jon Cryer
(12:02) Becoming an Instant Stepmom
(15:11) Why Lisa Chose Adoption
(18:28) Meeting Her Son's Birth Mother
(21:23) Stepping Back From Her Career
(23:34) Identity Crisis & Reinventing Herself
(25:38) Searching for Her Biological Family
(32:19) The Call That Changed Everything
(36:32) Meeting Her Biological Parents
(38:14) How "Long Lost Family" Was Born
(40:26) Reuniting Families on Television
(44:34) Balancing Motherhood, Marriage & Career
(46:25) Trusting the Universe's Timing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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