The Bachelor’s Sam Frost reveals how reality TV and social media decimated her mental health: ‘I hated myself’

Sam Frost opened up about her turbulent journey through fame, heartbreak and personal struggle.

Speaking to the Life Uncircumcised podcast, Sam dedelved into her experiences with depression and anxiety, revealing the profound impact of her television stint and the transformative power of motherhood.

Frost, 35, whose appearance on The Bachelor left her feeling “humiliated and manipulated,” shared disturbing details about the show’s aftermath.

“I felt really humiliated after The Bachelor,” Frost admitted.

‘I had really sincere intentions and someone manipulated them. At that moment you think everyone has your best interests at heart, producers have your best interests at heart, and then you realize afterwards: oh, I think they were playing me.’

The emotional burden carried over to her season as The Bachelorette, where she recalled crying uncontrollably alongside the executive producer, burdened by the facade of reality TV.

‘I felt like this is real for me, this is a real experience. You see me as a character, as a puppet in your show,” she said, emphasizing the raw emotion she felt during filming.

Her struggle extended beyond the screen and touched on dark themes of mental health.

Sam delved into her experiences with depression and anxiety, revealing the profound impact of her TV stint and the transformative power of motherhood

Frost, whose appearance on The Bachelor left her feeling “humiliated and manipulated,” shared disturbing details about the aftermath of the show (pictured with Blake Garvey)

“I grew up with depression and anxiety and they were conversations that weren’t being had when I was a teenager,” she explained.

‘I really thought there was something wrong with my brain. I hated myself, I hated my brain, I hated the way I looked, I hated my thoughts, I hated everything about who I was.”

Despite these hardships, Frost’s tone changed as she spoke about the transformative impact of becoming a mother to son Theodore with beau Jordie Hansen.

‘I had really sincere intentions and someone manipulated them. At that moment you think everyone has your best interests at heart, producers have your best interests at heart, and then afterwards you realize, oh I think they were playing me,” she explained.

‘I really thought there was something wrong with my brain. I hated myself, I hated my brain, I hated the way I looked, I hated my thoughts, I hated everything about who I was’

This new chapter has given her life meaning and joy, reshaped her perspective, and given her renewed strength to tackle her inner demons.

Fans and followers praised her courage in discussing such personal and often stigmatized issues, highlighting her role in bringing much-needed attention to mental health.

Frost also emphasized her commitment to mental health care.

“There is a positive side, and you really do get better,” she reassured her audience.