Growing Up Buttafuoco: Jessie Buttafuoco on Living in the Shadow of the Long Island Lolita Scandal

From Notre Dame football player to multimillionaire entrepreneur, investor, and social media personality — John Cerasani has lived a life most people only dream about.In this episode, Rachel Uchitel sits down with John to uncover the real story behind his success — from walking away from corporate America at 26 to building and selling a company that changed his life forever. They dive into the mindset shifts, the business risks, and the Vegas tables that shaped the man behind the persona.💬 They talk entrepreneurship, money, mindset, social media, and even the surprising truth about high-stakes gambling in Las Vegas.If you’ve ever wondered how to turn rejection into fuel — or how to play life like a game you can actually win — this conversation will change how you think about risk and reward.📚 Check out John’s books on Amazon 🔗 Follow John on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/johncerasani--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charlie Rocket’s story is the proof we all need that dreams aren’t naïve — they’re powerful, they’re healing, and they can change your entire life. After spending years as a successful music manager but living in a body that was failing him, Charlie faced a devastating diagnosis that became his turning point. He made a decision most people would consider impossible: he declared he was going to become an athlete. Not someday. Not quietly. Immediately. And against all odds, against every doctor’s expectation, he transformed his body, his identity, and his future — ultimately starring in a Nike commercial alongside some of the biggest athletes in the world. His belief in the impossible didn’t just save his life… it gave him a mission.Today, Charlie is the founder of the Dream Machine Foundation, a movement that travels the country granting life-changing dreams for kids and families who need hope more than anything. From medical bills to miracle moments to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, Charlie brings joy, resources, and possibility to people when they need it most. His Dream Wagon has become a symbol of faith, impact, and human connection. In this episode, Charlie shows us how he built this mission, why he believes dreams are medicine, and how we can all create transformation in our own lives. This is an episode about reinvention, purpose, and the incredible power of choosing your dream — even when the world tells you it’s impossible.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Rachel sits down with Dave Neal — host of The Rush Hour Podcast — for a rapid-fire, unfiltered pop-culture breakdown. Every once in a while, Miss Understood brings in someone who can decode the headlines we’re all obsessing over, and today Dave gives us the full sweep: from Hollywood scandals to court cases, royal drama, influencer chaos, and more.About Dave Neal:Host of The Rush Hour Podcast, stand-up comedian, and one of the fastest-growing voices in pop-culture commentary. His show releases twice a day and breaks down everything happening across reality TV, entertainment news, celebrity scandals, and cultural stories you can’t escape.Follow Dave:Instagram: @dnealzPodcast: The Rush Hour With Dave NealYouTube: Dave NealIf you want more pop-culture breakdowns like this, hit subscribe, leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, and share this episode with someone who loves to stay ahead of the headlines.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What if everything you think you know about testosterone… is wrong?For decades, testosterone has been treated like a taboo — whispered about, mocked, misrepresented, and buried under stigma. It’s been tied to bodybuilding, cheating athletes, “midlife crisis” jokes, and outdated fears about health risks.But what if testosterone is actually one of the most important — and most misunderstood — hormones for longevity, metabolism, mental health, energy, sexuality, and overall quality of life?In this powerful episode, Rachel sits down with Shalin Shah — The Metabolic CEO, Thought Leader and Speaker in Testosterone and Longevity, and CEO of Marius Pharma. With years of experience educating the public, mentoring physicians, and guiding thousands of patients toward optimal health, Shalin is on a mission to shift the narrative around hormone health and redefine what true vitality looks like.Together, they break down the myths, the misinformation, and the science — revealing how testosterone impacts both men and women far beyond what most people realize. From metabolism and mood to energy and longevity, this conversation will change how you think about your body’s most misunderstood hormone.It’s time to stop whispering about testosterone — and start understanding it.Shalin’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/themetabolicceo/?hl=enhttps://mariuspharma.com/--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

With over 5,500 death investigations and 700 homicide scenes behind her, Barbara is one of the most experienced death investigators in the country — a woman who has stood in the middle of humanity’s darkest moments and brought order to chaos.She served as a top investigator for New York City’s Office of Chief Medical Examiner, responded to the 9/11 attacks, helped identify victims of the Thailand tsunami, and now brings her unmatched insight to Oxygen’s new true-crime series, The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher, airing Saturdays at 9 p.m.In this episode, Barbara sits down with Rachel to break down what a death investigator really does — from how she reads a crime scene the moment she walks in, to the mistakes cops make before she even gets there, to how she determines cause and manner of death when the evidence is almost gone.⸻What You’ll Learn:    •  What separates a death investigator from a medical examiner or detective    •  The critical first clues she looks for when entering a crime scene    •  The subtle signs — smell, temperature, position — that reveal time and cause of death    •  How she handled mass-fatality cases like 9/11 and the Thailand tsunami    •  Why her new Oxygen series shows the real side of forensic investigation — not the TV version⸻About Barbara Butcher:Barbara is a retired death investigator for the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner, author of What the Dead Know: Learning About Life as a New York City Death Investigator, and host of The Death Investigator with Barbara Butcher on Oxygen.⸻🎧 Tune in now to go behind the tape — and hear from the woman who’s been at the scene of the truth more times than anyone else.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 1992, a 17-year-old girl named Amy Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco on the doorstep of her Long Island home — igniting one of the most infamous tabloid scandals of the decade. It was a story about sex, betrayal, and violence that consumed America. But behind the headlines and the chaos was a nine-year-old girl whose life would never be the same.This week, Rachel sits down with Jessie Buttafuoco, daughter of Mary Jo and Joey, to talk about what it was like growing up in the long shadow of that scandal — the trauma, the public judgment, and the complicated process of healing from something the world refused to let die.This conversation is about identity, forgiveness, and what happens when you inherit a narrative you never asked for.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!: ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

He was 18 years old — a Texas high-school football star with a full-ride future ahead of him — when one accusation shattered his life.Convicted of a crime he didn’t commit, Greg Kelley spent years behind bars, branded a child predator, fighting a system built to forget him.Six years later, the truth finally came out: the investigation was flawed, the evidence was nonexistent, and Greg Kelley was officially exonerated.In this raw and emotional episode of Miss Understood, Rachel Uchitel sits down with Greg Kelley on the anniversary of his exoneration to revisit his incredible journey — from the moment everything changed, to the fight for justice that captured the nation in Showtime’s Outcry, and the life he’s building now.In this episode, you’ll hear:    •    How one accusation turned a small-town hero into a convicted felon overnight.    •    What prison was really like for someone labeled a monster — and how he survived it.    •    The shocking investigation flaws that nearly cost him his life.    •    What justice, forgiveness, and freedom look like now.    •    Why Greg Kelley’s story still matters for every person who believes the system always gets it right.Follow Greg Kelley:Instagram | @gregkelley2Watch Outcry on Showtime or Paramount+🎙️ Subscribe to Miss Understood with Rachel UchitelRate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, share the episode, and join the conversation about truth, resilience, and what it really means to be misunderstood.--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Andrew Rosener, the self-made mogul behind MediaOptions, the world’s #1 domain brokerage. From selling scallops to selling some of the most valuable names on the internet, Andrew has turned a niche idea into an empire — brokering digital real estate for clients like Elon Musk, Amazon, and Zoom.Rachel and Andrew break down what makes a great domain — and a great brand name — in an age where attention is the new currency. Andrew shares how he created the “Rosener Equation” for valuing domains, why he believes digital assets are the new commercial real estate, and whether it’s still possible to break into the space today.This isn’t just about the business of domains; it’s about vision — how to see value before everyone else does, and why the next frontier of wealth is already online. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What makes a domain name powerful — and why some are worth millionsHow Andrew built an $800M brokerage with only six employeesThe difference between a good brand name and a great oneWhy the smartest investors are shifting from property to digital assetsWhether it’s too late to profit from domain investingAndrew’s philosophy on novelty, success, and doing what others won’t Guest InfoGuest: Andrew RosenerCEO & Founder: MediaOptionsFollow: Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter/X--- --- —VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSORS!ROGERS HOOD APOTHECARYGo to rogershood.com and use code RACHEL at checkout for 10% OFF--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This Halloween, step into the world of real witchcraft with Carlton Gebbia — former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, designer, and practicing Wiccan.Beyond the gothic glam and reality‑TV drama lies a woman deeply connected to the spiritual and the supernatural. In this hauntingly beautiful conversation, Carlton opens up about: ✨ The truth behind modern witchcraft — and what it’s not 🌙 How Wicca shaped her beliefs, rituals, and relationship with nature 💫 The energy of protection, intention, and manifestation 🔥 Her honest thoughts about Kyle Richards and the misconceptions that still follow herIt’s mysterious, empowering, and the perfect listen for anyone who believes there’s more to life than meets the eye.🔮 Listen if you dare… and celebrate Halloween with a little magic.--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just in time for Halloween… What happens when ghost hunting stops being a job — and starts haunting you?Jay Wasley, longtime star of Ghost Adventures, has spent years chasing spirits across the world's most haunted locations. But in this special episode, he opens up about what happens after the cameras stop rolling.From the terrifying moment that turned him from skeptic to believer, to the lasting psychological toll of living in the paranormal world, Jay shares the side of ghost hunting the public rarely sees — including the real-life hauntings that followed him home.Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the supernatural or a curious skeptic, this episode will make you question everything you think you know about ghosts, energy, and the unknown.🔦 Warning: This one stays with you...--- --- ---PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/missunderstood Become a Patreon Member: https://www.patreon.com/c/MissUnderstoodwithRachelUchitelShop Miss Understood Merch https://missumerch.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Rachel on Instagram!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/racheluchitelnyc/?hl=enFollow Rachel on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@itsracheluchitelExecutive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠George Carmona Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/miss-understood-with-rachel-uchitel/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy