The Drama Diet with Lisa Stuart

In this special The Drama Diet episode, Lisa Stuart takes center stage at a Barnes & Noble event hosted and moderated by her producer and friend, Rachel McCord, for an inspiring conversation about overcoming drama, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the fear of being seen. Lisa shares the personal story behind The Drama Diet, a book born from her own experiences as a self-described “drama mag...

In this special episode of The Drama Diet, the tables are turned as Rachel McCord takes over hosting duties to interview creator and host Lisa Stuart about the personal experiences that inspired her mission to help people disrupt, deflate, and detox drama from their lives. Lisa shares the deeply personal story behind The Drama Diet, revealing how a difficult divorce became the catalyst for develop...

In this episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with security expert, entrepreneur, and public servant Russell Stuart for a compelling conversation about leadership, resilience, and what it truly means to protect the people and values that matter most. As the Founder and CEO of the Force Protection Agency—often referred to as the "Secret Service of Hollywood"—Russell has spent m...

In this episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with child development and behavior specialist Marissa Gold for an honest conversation about parenting through every stage of childhood while navigating personal healing and life's unexpected transitions. As the founder of IntuitParenting, Marissa has dedicated her career to helping parents raise emotionally healthy, resilient children u...

In this episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with film and television producer Keri Ann Kimball for an inside look at what it takes to build successful entertainment projects from concept to screen. With more than two decades of experience in film, television, and media, Keri Ann has worked alongside actors, writers, directors, musicians, and production companies around the world. She...

In this episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with 16-year-old student leader Alexa Azran to discuss pursuing big dreams, building confidence, and balancing multiple passions while still in high school. Alexa shares how her love for acting and theatre began at a young age, leading her to become a theatre captain at her school. She also discusses her interest in law as captain of her sch...

In this episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with Pnina Muller for a heartfelt conversation about love, resilience, and navigating life's most difficult transitions with grace and courage. After spending 20 years in marriage, Pnina faced the challenge of rebuilding her life following divorce and rediscovering who she was outside of the identity she had known for decades. Eventually...

In this episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with fashion executive and entrepreneur Ronit Weinberg for a conversation about leadership, reinvention, and building a business with purpose. With an impressive career spanning wholesale, retail, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer operations, Ronit has worked with some of the most recognizable names in fashion, including Diane von Furstenbe...

In this episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with makeup artist, skin specialist, and entrepreneur Sarah Stern for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and finding purpose through life's unexpected challenges. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Sarah has spent more than 14 years helping people feel confident through beauty and skincare. After building her career in...

In this episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, and elite matchmaker Simona Fusco for an inspiring conversation about relationships, resilience, and the importance of authentic human connection. As the Founder and President of Perfect 12 Introductions, Simona has spent more than fifteen years helping CEOs, entrepreneurs, and high-profile in...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with filmmaker, director, and producer Landon Popadic for a powerful conversation about personal agency, creative leadership, and how to navigate life’s challenges with intention and purpose. Drawing from his experience directing films and leading production teams, Landon shares how the principles of filmmaking can be appli...

In this insightful episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with journalist, former national news anchor, and media personality Kelsey Kernstine for an honest conversation about perfectionism, vulnerability, identity, and what it truly means to be seen in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and curated online personas. After spending more than a decade working in nationa...

In this deeply moving episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with addiction medicine physician Dr. Ariella Morrow for a powerful conversation about depression, alcoholism, recovery, and transforming pain into purpose. From the outside, Ariella’s life appeared successful — she was a respected physician, wife, mother, and medical professional working at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with a t...

In this episode of The Drama Diet, host Lisa Stuart sits down with psychologist, relationship expert, and trauma specialist Meg Tuohey for a powerful conversation about self-attunement, emotional regulation, and transforming relationships by transforming yourself. Meg brings a unique blend of psychology, leadership science, and psychoeducation, shaped by her background in corporate HR, talent deve...

In this heartfelt episode of The Drama Diet, Lisa Stuart sits down with her mother, Gail Novack, for an emotional and deeply honest conversation about healing generational wounds, rebuilding relationships, and choosing peace through life’s challenges. Gail shares her remarkable journey as the daughter of German immigrant parents, growing up between Europe and the United States before eventually bu...

In this powerful episode of The Drama Diet, host Lisa Stuart sits down with bestselling author, media entrepreneur, and literary powerhouse Zibby Owens for an honest conversation about reclaiming your voice and rewriting the story of your life. At the heart of the episode is a transformative message: take back the pen. Lisa and Zibby explore what it means to stop living as a supporting character i...

In this episode of The Drama Diet , Eden Sassoon shares a deeply personal conversation on transformation, healing, and reclaiming identity beyond fame and external validation. Known as an entrepreneur, wellness advocate, television personality, and daughter of the legendary Vidal Sassoon, Eden opens up about the inner work that led her from public image and material success to a life grounded in s...

Celebrity hairstylist Chris Russell joins Lisa Stuart on The Drama Diet for an honest conversation about what it really means to show up as your most confident self. From the power of a signature blowout to the discipline of intentional beauty, Chris shares how outer transformation reinforces inner steadiness — and why self-care is the quiet foundation of a meaningful life. Together, Lisa and Chri...

In this emotionally honest and empowering episode of The Drama Diet , host Lisa Stuart sits down with rising pop artist Cyn to unpack the real-life emotional drama behind success, motherhood, and personal growth. From her early SoundCloud days to being discovered by Katy Perry and signing to UNSUB Records, Cyn’s journey has been anything but ordinary. With over 100 million streams and features in...

In this insightful episode of The Drama Diet , Jana Davidoff brings her signature honesty and strength to a powerful conversation about communication, resilience, and navigating life’s most challenging seasons. A seasoned PR professional and certified dance instructor, Jana shares how her direct, no-nonsense communication style—shaped by her upbringing—has helped her avoid unnecessary drama and bu...

Rainy Terrell joins host Lisa Stuart on The Drama Diet to explore the emotional depth behind her music project Alibis. With a classical foundation in opera, piano, and professional theatre, Rainy has performed on renowned stages and festivals including Warped Tour and South by Southwest. But her journey goes far beyond performance—it’s about transformation. Rainy opens up about the pivotal moment...

Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated producer Cindy Cowan has built an extraordinary career in Hollywood, working with some of the biggest names in film and producing award-winning projects that have made a global impact. As co-founder of Initial Entertainment Group (IEG) and founder of Cindy Cowan Entertainment, her work spans decades of success—from Traffic to Miracle on 42nd Street and her latest t...

Entrepreneur, advocate, and founder of the popular “Pizza Girl” brand, Caroline D’Amore shares the powerful philosophy behind her “Drama Diet”—a mindset and lifestyle approach designed to eliminate unnecessary chaos and focus on what truly matters. Caroline opens up about redefining the idea of “having it all,” explaining why trying to do everything at once often leads to burnout rather than fulfi...

In this episode of The Drama Diet with Lisa Stuart , executive stylist Kim Apodaca shares how conscious dressing transforms confidence, leadership presence, and personal power. With a background in business and industrial psychology and over 25 years in Los Angeles, Kim has styled Fortune 500 CEOs, global leaders, and changemakers — helping them align their external image with their inner purpose....

In this powerful episode of The Drama Diet , host Lisa Stuart sits down with author and speaker Peyton Hoffman, the founder of Redefining Possible. Together, they unpack how limiting beliefs quietly shape our lives—and how setting loving boundaries is the first step toward true freedom. Lisa opens the conversation with insights from her book about saying “yes” to yourself without fear and “no” to...