‘Good Bones’ Star Mina Starsiak Hawk Shares Update on Mental Health & HGTV Return
Mina Starsiak Hawk has opened up about her personal life in a series of Instagram Stories, where she said the changes she’s made over the past year have been “one of the hardest things” she’s done in her life. She also address her possible return to HGTV.
The last year saw significant changes in Hawk’s life, including the end of her renovation series Good Bones, which aired its final episode back in October. She’s also had various falling outs with her family, having not spoken to her mother and co-star, Karen E. Laine, for over a year.
On Thursday, January 4, Hawk took to her Instagram to answer fan questions while she had some free time before a flight home. When asked about the recent changes in her life, the reality star said, “Making the changes I’ve made in the last year has been one of the hardest things I’ve done in my life; mentally and emotionally.”
She continued, “[It has been] 100x harder than even dealing with infertility. And doing it in the spotlight makes it that much harder,” adding that she’s yet to feel “settled” or like she’s reached the “next phase” of her life.
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“I’m still scared and anxious a lot of the time,” she went on to write. “But I know where I want to land (at least personally) and am just working towards that,” she continued. “And trying to not screw up along the way. We’ll see where my career lands once I get a good handle on the rest.”
Recently, Hawk has been busy at work on her upcoming Good Bones spinoff show, which will chronicle the renovation of her family lake house, located about 35 minutes from her Indianapolis home. The two-part special is set to air on HGTV in 2024.
When another fan asked about the best and worst outcomes of all the recent changes, Hawk said the worst is “being misunderstood.”
“People fill in the blanks based on their own personal experiences I’ve found, not typically with facts,” she added, but noted the best part is that “the bandaid has been ripped off.”
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“The hardest part is done,” she continued. “I get to make new choices or re-choose things I had fallen out of love with. Getting to choose my store *again* is a privilege and one I’m excited about.”
Another fan wanted to know if she’ll continue working with HGTV after the upcoming special, but Hawk said that decision is out of her hands and encouraged her followers to let the network know they want to see more.
“I would love to continue working with HGTV,” she explained. “But really, it is what YA’LL demand and then actually watch. So feel free to slide into their DMs demanding more!”
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As for whether she misses working on Good Bones, Hawk had mixed feelings.
“I miss it too. But only the best parts of it,” she shared. “I miss the early years and the fun but I don’t miss having the weight of the entire show on my shoulders and my bank account… I don’t like what my life was turning into under the pressure of it all.”
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In the last year of the show, Hawk fell out with some of her co-stars, including her brother, Tad Starsiak, and colleague Cory Miller. Based on Tad’s New Year’s Instagram post, it seems like he and his sister are still not on speaking terms. In a carousel of photos, Tad celebrated some of the biggest moments of 2023, but none of the pictures featured Hawk.
“Cheers to 2023 and onward to 2024! Remember that the present moment is the best place to live, it’s the only place that life is actually happening,” Tad captioned his post. “This year will bring us all reasons to be happy and sad, but don’t let that be disheartening, that is the beauty of life. It takes one to appreciate the other.”
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Despite the end of her show and various feuds with her family, Hawk is trying to remain positive as she looks to the future.
“I hope there is a new way forward that’s more manageable,” she said. “I love getting to put Indy on a stage. It’s such an amazing place to live and raise a family.”
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I loved the show Good Bones and would love to see it come back without the friction that we as watchers could feel and see. If you can go for a year without speaking to the woman that gave you life, then there is a bad problem within yourself. God said honor thy father and mother. My mother made me upset but I did not go without speaking to her. Now my mother has passed and every single argument that we have ever had comes to my mind and I regret it. I don’t know what happened but if Mina had a falling out with everyone on the show then maybe she needs to go talk with a therapist because everyone I have talked with is saying the problem sounds like it is with Mina herself. A word of advice Your daughter is going to grow up one day and she sees how you treat your mother so she will think it’s okay to go for a year or so and not speak to you Mina. You have a lot of growing up to do and your temper is not your friend. I speak it as I see it and am not sorry for what I say. You tried to get to big before your time. If HGTV brings you back take it slow and above all things be kind and if you can’t be kind stay off the show.
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Not all mothers are loving caring good people. Keep your opinions to yourself. Mina did what she needed to do. Her Mom knew when she was annoyed and she made it look like Mina was the only one with an issue. I loved the show but the disrespect Mina was shown by her Mom and brother was hard to watch. I hope Mina does what is best for her and her little family.
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Not all mother daughter relationships are as you see it and not all are reparable. Both sides have to be open and able to admit their part. I don't see that with Mina and her mom. I thought her mom was w rather demeaning at times towards Mina and took pleasure in it..if she can do that on TV I'm sure it's even more so off. I wish them both well and hope they can mend their relationship.
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I cannot pretend to understand what happened between the family members and I won't become judge and jury either! It seems Mina had a body make over done as she has lost a lot of weight and has had some enhancements done. Idk if that factored in to the quarreling between the family members or not. Jealously can be very ugly. It might all be Mina's own issues or it might be that when one family member attacked her the others jumped in also. Or, it could be that everyone had been snipping at each other for a long time and it resulted in a huge blow up. All I know is that they all need healing and forgiveness. Even if it does not result in a full reunion at least they need to come together before someone does have an issue with their health that could be devastating on a permanent scale. They need prayers.
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Maybe they All got upset with you was you stoped the show.And as far as your bank account.you were the only one who bought the Houses.
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Mina is brave. To imagine and grow a business.....To share her infertility journey...To have a TV show...To attempt to corral that herd of very entertaining cats. Friends? Family? Employees? And manage 2 children.
I applaud her strength to share this journey.
Kindness is good. A civil conversation is good as well.
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Good Bones was one of my Faves. It’s sad that we can’t let go and forgive. That baggage wears one down.
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The common denominator in all these bust ups with individual people seems to be Mina...........
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I wish the best for her but will take getting past her “Me Syndrome” Her self-importance still screams over anything else.
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I also loved Good Bones, even tho the show ended at least most of them helped Tad with his house. I understand that being on tv can be hard on everyone and I think they all needed a break.
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I binge watched the entire show and was kind of happy when it did finally come to an end because I was so sick of seeing Mina Lord over everyone else. She bullied Everyone. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen. And stay out!
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