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This week, Dina sits down with Isabel Tom to talk about the importance of building meaningful connections between grandparents and grandchildren. Drawing from her experience growing up with her grandparents and working in senior living and hospice care, Isabel shares practical ways families can bridge the generational gap through curiosity, conversation, and intentional time together. The conversa...

In this episode, host Dina Deleasa Gonsar continues her spring–summer “How-To” series by welcoming internationally recognized food-preservation expert  Diane Devereaux , also known as  The Canning Diva . With over 30 years of experience, Diane is an author, TV presenter, instructor, and mom of two who has dedicated her life to empowering others to garden, preserve, and cook sustainably.  Dina and...

In this episode, Dina chats with friend and guest  Ruth McKeaney  — former attorney turned home renovator, cookbook author, and host of  Hungry for Home . Ruth shares how she went from the courtroom to flipping houses with her husband, moving every 18 months while raising five kids, and discovering her creative side through necessity.  They talk about:  Faith in uncertainty  — Ruth’s journey of tr...

In this warm and joy-filled episode, Dina sits down with her friend  Tasha Calvert , a beloved Bible teacher, host of the  Digging In  podcast, and author of the upcoming book  Set Apart for More . The two dive into kitchen stories, faith journeys, and the surprising inspiration behind this week’s featured recipe.  Tasha walks us through the behind the scenes of her journey with the Bible. How she...

In this honest and heartfelt solo episode, Dina Deleasa Gonsar invites you into a very real, very unfiltered moment—right in the middle of a messy kitchen and an even messier day. After filming, cooking, and receiving some discouraging news, Dina finds herself overwhelmed, scattered, and tempted to fall into frustration.  Instead of staying there, she makes a different choice.  Opening her Bible t...

In this episode of  The Dish It Girl Podcast , Dina Deleasa Gonsar sits down with her friend Ashlee Gadd , writer, photographer, and founder of Coffee and Crumbs.  In this episode, they talk about her new book, You’re in Good Company. We talk about Ashlee’s heart for encouraging women to seek authentic connection and give practical ways to help us foster community in everyday life. Ashlee and Dina...

In this episode of The Dish It Girl Podcast , Dina Deleasa Gonsar sits down with her friend Katie Marie Helgerson , hospitality educator and founder of Gather Intentional Living . Together, they explore the heart behind hospitality—how welcoming others to the table can build deeper community, spark meaningful conversations, and create spaces where people feel truly seen.  Katie opens up about her...

In this heartfelt episode of the Dish It Girl podcast, host Dina Deleasa Gonsar sits down with relationship expert Lindsay Maestas for an honest conversation about the beautiful, complicated, and often messy layers of relationships. Together, they unpack the power of vulnerability , the realities of marriage and parenting , and the emotional labor that so often goes unseen.  Lindsay opens up about...

In this episode of The Dish It Girl Podcast , Dina Deleasa Gonsar sits down with her dear friend and mentor, Holly Newton , founder of She Lives Fearless Ministry . Their conversation opens with warmth and familiarity as they share stories of how their friendship began and Holly’s heart for equipping women across generations.  They dive into their shared love of cooking, swapping weekly meal plans...

Welcome to Season 2 of the DishItGirl Podcast! Dina kicks off the new year with a fresh conversation about what it means to live in the in-between — those seasons where we sense God is moving but aren’t quite sure what comes next.  From realistic weekly meal planning (including this week’s featured Sausage & Peppers recipe!) to navigating the pressure and expectations of “new year, new me,” Di...

Hey Mama—you did it. This Christmas episode is a gentle reminder that every part of the season you carried mattered, even the unseen moments and the things that didn’t get done. Dina encourages listeners to release the pressure of a “perfect” holiday and reflect on the memories God is quietly forming in their hearts.  The featured recipe—a cozy Christmas coffee with candied bacon—is an invitation...

In this Advent reflection, we turn to Luke 2 and the quiet strength of Mary, who “kept and pondered” the events surrounding Jesus’ birth in her heart. While we often imagine the nativity scene in vivid detail—the shepherds, the star, the awe-filled visitors—Scripture tells us very little about Mary’s outward response. Instead, we’re given insight into her inner life: a woman who weighed the wonder...

This week may not feel “all calm and bright,” but you’re here - and I pray these few minutes give you space to breathe, reset, and hear exactly what God wants to speak into your life. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to listen to Part 1 of my story about Siena’s birth and my journey through postpartum depression. In this episode, I continue sharing how my experience with postpartum depre...

In today’s episode, I open up about a part of my story I wasn’t sure I should share during Christmastime: my experience with postpartum depression. The holidays often amplify what we carry—grief, anxiety, trauma, transition—and while our stories may differ, there are threads we all recognize.  This episode is the first of a two-part series where I talk about the season when I realized something wa...

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Today’s episode is all about taking a breather in the middle of the holiday rush and finding practical ways to protect your peace. Dina shares her favorite hosting sanity-saver (yes—scheduling a shower!), plus why taking a break after the big meal is not only allowed but encouraged. This week’s featured recipe is a fun way to use up leftovers—Crispy Stuffing Bites with...

Between conferences and holiday breaks, November’s school schedule is all over the place — and it’s totally normal to feel thrown off by it. This is our last episode before Thanksgiving, and I’m sharing one more recipe for your holiday table:  Pretzel Bread Stuffing — a fun, cozy twist on the classic stuffing, and honestly one of my favorite sides ever.   As fall sports come to an end, I had a mom...

This week on the DishItGirl podcast, Dina is serving up comfort — both in the kitchen and in the heart. With back-to-back holidays and endless gatherings, it can feel like the foodie Olympics, but she reminds us that showing up matters more than showing off. Whether you’re bringing mac and cheese, popcorn, or just your helping hands, what counts is connection.  Dina also opens up about learning to...

Welcome to another episode of the DishItGirl Podcast ! Dina kicks off November by diving into everyone’s favorite part of the holiday meal—side dishes . First up: Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with smoky paprika, maple syrup, and gruyere cheese—an elevated remix to the classic casserole. Dina also shares what’s been happening in her kitchen lately, from her cozy Pumpkin Pasta with dried sage and sher...

As October winds down, Dina’s in the kitchen tackling the post-Halloween candy avalanche and turning it into something sweet and smart! This week, she shares creative ways to use leftover candy, including a Yogurt Bark and Granola . Plus she’s stirring up a cozy Loaded Sweet Potato Soup and testing a new Mac & Cheese recipe for the holiday season.  But beyond the recipes, this episode takes a...

This week, Dina’s leaning on the comfort of good old faithfuls: chicken cutlets, pizza night, and a batch of Baked Honey Mustard Turkey Sliders inspired by a long-lost favorite. But in between bites, she opens up about the “broken record” moments in life—those thought patterns that keep us stuck. Through a moving song and a reminder from Deuteronomy 31, Dina shares how to trade fear for faith and...

From resisting the pull of Hobby Lobby’s Christmas aisles to planning easy weeknight meals, Dina shares how she’s learning to slow down and “park” with God—literally and spiritually. Using those in-between moments—like waiting in the car pickup line—to reconnect with God instead of just scrolling your phone. Reflecting on Psalm 32:5–7, Dina reminds us that God doesn’t seek to condemn but to heal,...

Fall has officially arrived, pumpkins, mums, and all! Dina might be a summer girl at heart, but she’s embracing the cozy chaos of this new season. Between weekend sports, dance classes, and family moments on the sidelines, she’s sharing a peek into her real-life kitchen lineup. But beyond the recipes, Dina opens up about the beauty she’s finding in this busy season, the joy of cheering on her daug...

In this heartfelt and unfiltered first episode, Dina welcomes you into her (sometimes chaotic) kitchen and life. She sets the “table” by introducing you to her Italian American roots and life as a mom, wife, cookbook author, ex-reality tv star, and everything in between. Listeners can expect to hear musings about life as mom navigating busy schedules and the dinner time rush, as well as deeper roo...

In just 15 minutes, you’ll find both practical inspiration for dinner and spiritual encouragement for your day. Each episode feels like time with a trusted friend who sends you home with a Tupperware of leftovers—delicious, comforting, and made with love. Every conversation offers food for the body, strength for the soul, and the reassurance that you’re not alone in the chaos. Each conversation of...