Nov. 6, 2026

Fresh Take: Ellen Skrmetti on What Happens When Life Goes "Cattywampus"

Fresh Take: Ellen Skrmetti on What Happens When Life Goes "Cattywampus"
What Fresh Hell
Fresh Take: Ellen Skrmetti on What Happens When Life Goes "Cattywampus"

When life goes a little sideways, Ellen Skrmetti says that's "cattywampus," and believes that humor is the best coping strategy. Ellen tells us about her new memoir, ⁠⁠CATTYWAMPUS⁠⁠, and how to keep laughing in the face of midlife.

Most days, Ellen Skrmetti's house is a little cattywampus—something, somewhere, is going to be a tad askew. And these days, what's most likely to be cattywampus might be her hair— or her hormones.

In this hilarious interview, Ellen tells us about her new memoir CATTYWAMPUS, and how her comedy, her family, and her intergenerational friendships keep her sane through all of life's ups and downs.

Amy and Ellen discuss:

  • some very Southern and ladylike ways to say "no"
  • whether one can have a "little bit of cancer"
  • why it's worth the work to have female friends in all stages of life
  • why we can't wait until it's "convenient" to pursue our dreams

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What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables.

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