Nest Session: Yvette Young on Internet Stalkers
Summary
Musician Yvette Young shares her journey from classical piano to guitar, crediting the instrument with saving her from a severe eating disorder. She discusses her passion for birds and lizards, inherited from her family, and her love for "butt rock" bands like Creed. The episode centers on her harrowing experience with a stalker who broke into her home, highlighting the bureaucratic failures of the US legal system and the burden placed on victims to prove intent.
Topics discussed
Introduction and the guest's dog Bub
Growing up with animals: birds, cats, and lizards
Early musical training and family background
Struggles with eating disorders and finding guitar
Discovering rock music and MySpace culture
Learning guitar and going viral on social media
The dangers of being a woman online
Sponsor breaks: The Diplomat and Wayfair
Online harassment and stalking experiences
Stalker breaks into home and assaults mother
Police response and the burden of proof
The bureaucratic nightmare of restraining orders
Chasing the stalker and police inaction
Serving the order and DA involvement
Judge Judy's letter and the aftermath
Touring safety and the limits of legal protection
Stalker released and new threats emerge
New DA's efforts and the stalker's release
Doxxing, privacy, and the dark side of the internet
Mental health impact and the pressure of social media
A specific incident of fan harassment
Supporting artists: Bandcamp vs streaming
Food talk: Cornbread, meat pies, and culture
Musical performance: 'Always' and solo work
Musical performance: Acoustic version of Covet song
Closing sponsor reads
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