Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzo

What if bullying didn’t end in high school? In this episode of Comfort Food , I sit down with my wonderful sister Kristin to talk about something we almost never hear about… what it’s like to be bullied as an adult. In my early 30s, I went through an experience that was confusing, isolating, and honestly, hard to even talk about at the time. It didn’t look like the bullying we’re used to hearing a...

What is it really like to build a career as a content creator? In this episode, I’m joined by my very dear friend Erica Eckman, founder of Ecko Digital Media. Erica and I actually started our journeys at the same time over a decade ago… with just a few thousand followers and no roadmap. Since then, our paths have taken very different directions. Erica built a powerhouse agency with over 40 employe...

Dating after loss is something no one can fully prepare you for. In this episode of Comfort Food , I sit down with my dear friend, Amanda Kloots, to talk about what it’s really like to date as a widow — the emotional complexity, the challenges, and the unexpected growth that comes with opening your heart again. Amanda shares her journey of navigating grief while learning how to love again, the fea...

Adult female friendships can be some of the most meaningful relationships in our lives… but also some of the hardest, especially as we get older. In this episode of Comfort Food , I sit down with one of my best friends, Tiffany Louise, therapist and life coach, for a very honest and relatable conversation about why friendships in your 40s can feel more complicated, more layered, and sometimes more...

In this deeply personal solo episode, Kelly shares a detailed account of the day her husband, Bob Saget, passed away. Hour by hour, Kelly walks through what happened from her perspective, from the final phone calls and texts they shared the night before to the surreal and heartbreaking hours that followed. She reflects on what it was like to experience sudden loss in real time while also navigatin...

In this episode of Comfort Food , Kelly Rizzo sits down with Arielle Lorre, host of the hit "Well. With Arielle Lorre" podcast, to talk about what it really means to choose a life without children, and why that choice can still be full, meaningful, and deeply connected. They discuss the societal pressure and judgment many child-free women face, the myth that all women naturally want children, and...

Romance scams aren’t just something that happens to “other people.” They are a growing, modern-day epidemic - and they can devastate entire families. In this episode of Comfort Food , Kelly sits down with her sister Kristin Rizzo to talk about how romance scams really work, why they’re so effective, and the very real emotional and financial damage they can cause. Kelly shares a deeply personal sto...

We’ve all heard the phrase “red flags,” but what do they actually look like when you’re inside the relationship? In this episode of Comfort Food, Kelly sits down with one of her best friends Tiffany Louise, a licensed therapist and life coach, to talk honestly about red flags in relationships. Together, they break down how red flags show up, why they’re so easy to miss in the moment, and what to d...

In this episode of Comfort Food , I sit down with my wonderful boyfriend, Breckin Meyer for a raw, deeply honest conversation about dating after loss and what it’s really like to be in a relationship with a widow. Breckin opens up about the emotional realities of dating "Bob Saget’s widow". We talk candidly about grief, comparison, public perception, insecurity, and how to show up with patience an...

Hey everyone! We have a special Q&A episode today while we're between seasons of Comfort Food. These are questions sent in via Instagram but if you'd like to submit a question for future episodes, please feel free to shoot us an email at comfortfood@wheel-house.com. Also, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the season and the show in general so please fill out our survey HERE . See you soon! Ho...

Hey everyone! We have a special Q&A episode today while we're between seasons of Comfort Food. These are questions sent in via Instagram but if you'd like to submit a question for future episodes, please feel free to shoot us an email at comfortfood@wheel-house.com. Also, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the season and the show in general so please fill out our survey HERE . Thanks again for...

Thank you so much to everyone for tuning in to season one of Comfort Food! We'd love to hear your thoughts on the season and the show in general so please fill out our survey HERE . Also, feel free to shoot us an email at comfortfood@wheel-house.com. Thanks again for your support. We've got some bonus content coming to you soon so stay tuned for that! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Megan Devine was an incredible resource to Kelly after the loss of her husband, Bob. Today, Megan discusses her transition from therapist to grief therapist after the death of her own husband, the importance of food in grief (and why eating and meditation may be difficult for those who are currently grieving), the expectations and judgements we place upon those navigating through loss, moving on r...

Husband and wife powerhouse duo Seth Green and Clare Grant stop by the studio today to discuss the relationship between grief and comedy, how loss enables growth, the pressures of performance in day-to-day life, and choosing happiness in times of difficulty. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Seth and Cl...

This episode is brought to you by Home Run Inn. As the first person to comfort Kelly after the loss of her husband, Bob, Candace Cameron Bure has a unique insight into the early stages of grief and what it means to support someone going through that experience. Today she discusses meeting Kelly, the aftermath of Bob's passing, her relationship with faith, and her new film Unsung Hero. You can foll...

We're back with part 2! Today, Kelly answers listener questions from the internet and beyond, including her experience with Tom Sandoval, her relationship, and advice for those with loved ones struggling with grief. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're doing something a little different this week! So many of our listeners have written into the show with some amazing questions so for this episode, Kelly sits down with producer Chiara Nonni to answer questions from listeners, Instagram, and beyond! This is part 1 of the interview, part 2 will be coming out soon. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod...

Nikki DeLoach has had a deeply impressive and dynamic history both in her personal and professional life. She has starred in 18 films across Hallmark's various channels, she serves as the President of the Foundation Board of Trustees for Children's Hospital Los Angeles, in addition to being the spokesperson for The Alzheimer's Association. Today, she discusses the pain of losing her father to Pick...

From The Bachelorette to Dancing with the Stars to Special Forces: World's Toughest Test and even writing a NYTimes Bestselling book, Hannah Brown has brought her kindness, graciousness, and strength into whatever she does. Today, she opens up about the terrible loss her family suffered as a young girl when her close relatives were killed. She discusses her experience with childhood pancreatic can...

Julie McFadden, the social media star also known as @hospicenursejulie started her career as an RN in the ICU before moving into hospice care, supporting those who are in the final stages of their lives. Today, she discusses her personal journey in educating others about the dying process, what actively dying can look and feel like, deathbed phenomena, and what family and friends can do to support...

After losing his mom in 2020, Tyler Cameron felt adrift. Today, he discusses how he still feels the effects of that instantaneous loss, the lessons he's learned about valuing the people you love, and how his new TV show is an homage to his mother. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Tyler @tylerjcameron a...

Whitney Port is truly evidence to the old adage that there is deep strength in vulnerability. Today, the podcast host, reality tv star, and author opens up about the grief of losing her father, her journey through fertility, and her openness in sharing her personal struggles with the public. She is incredibly inspiring as she embraces the bittersweet nature of love and loss. You can follow Kelly R...

Marc Maron is a prolific podcast host, comedian, actor, and musician. Today, he discusses the loss of his partner, Lynn Shelton in 2020 after a brief illness. Marc gets into how he dealt with the logistics and immediate aftermath of Lynn's passing, his grieving process, translating tragedy into comedy, and the various ways people have showed up to support him since. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on a...

Though she may have been known as Kimmy Gibbler on Full House, Andrea Barber is far more complex and expansive than the happy-go-lucky character she portrayed so well. Today, she discusses her journey with anxiety both on and off set, postpartum depression, divorce, and the losses of both her mother and Bob Saget. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for...

Radhi Devlukia has experienced a whirlwind of adventures over the past few years. In addition to marrying her superstar husband, Jay Shetty, Radhi has also gone through the kind of metamorphosis that only comes with deep and thoughtful self assessment. Now, as the NYTimes Bestselling Author of her cookbook, Joyfull, Radhi opens up about what it means to know yourself, to think about death, and to...