Craig Conover on Heartbreak, Bullying & Turning His Passion Into Purpose

Craig Conover was bullied as a child, then faced ridicule as an adult for loving to sew. Now, he’s sharing that experience through his new children’s book, Patchwork, to help kids understand that the things that make them different can become their strengths. The Southern Charm star joins Kelly for an honest, funny, and personal conversation about bullying, heartbreak, and finding the confidence to build a life other people might not understand. Craig opens up about the criticism he faced for sewing, how childhood experiences stayed with him, and why he wanted to write a book that helps children and parents start conversations about bullying. He also shares what it’s been like to process a public breakup, learn to travel alone, and figure out what to do with three years of good memories after a relationship ends. Craig and Kelly compare notes on grief, gratitude, and letting go of the pressure to hit certain milestones by a certain age. Plus: solo snowboarding in Switzerland, his move into romantic acting, and why he’s learning to stop waiting for permission. Follow Kelly on Instagram @kellyrizzo and Craig @caconover. This episode is sponsored by Lifeway Foods. Look for Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese in the dairy aisle. learn more at www.lifewaykefir.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.