Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel

Think your relationship is just “in a rut”? Maybe you’ve just misunderstood what intimacy is really about. This week we’re breaking down the myths around sex, kink, and connection—and getting real about what actually keeps the spark alive. From awkward date nights to full-on bedroom boredom, this episode is your permission slip to ditch the pressure and rediscover play, curiosity, and emotional co...

Remembering Judge Frank Caprio: America’s Nicest Judge Judge Frank Caprio, the beloved Providence Municipal Court chief judge and star of Caught in Providence, has passed away at 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Known worldwide for his compassion, empathy, and sense of justice, Caprio touched millions with his humanity from the bench. A few months ago, I had the privilege of traveling to...

Lisa D’Amato has never been a stranger to the spotlight. From America’s Next Top Model to Celebrity Rehab and Marriage Boot Camp, she’s lived her life on camera — edited, labeled, and judged. But the headlines she faces today are far more personal. Ahead of this interview, Adam’s family (her ex-husband) reached out to me directly, sharing their concerns and providing translated court documents fro...

What happens when the person who’s supposed to love you most becomes the one who leaves the deepest wounds? Those scars don’t just stay in childhood—they follow us, shaping the partners we choose, the patterns we repeat, and the stories we tell ourselves about love. That’s the raw heart of Taylor Higgins’ brand-new novel, Best Kept Stranger, out this week. It’s fiction, but it reads like truth—pul...

In this raw and revealing episode of Miss Understood , Rachel Uchitel sits down with comedy icon Kathy Griffin for an unflinching conversation about surviving one of the most infamous scandals in pop culture. Kathy opens up about the fallout from her controversial Trump photo, the six years she spent in professional exile, battling prescription pill addiction, surviving lung cancer, and enduring a...

What happens when you’re the only one in the room willing to say what no one else will? Nikki Fried knows the feeling all too well. As Florida’s former Agriculture Commissioner and now Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, Nikki has spent her career challenging power from the inside out. She’s been arrested protesting abortion bans, turned a low-profile government role into a platform for progres...

Menopause isn’t just hot flashes and hormone swings—it’s one of the most misunderstood phases of a woman’s life. And Dr. Kutluk Oktay is here to challenge everything we think we know. A Yale professor and fertility preservation pioneer, Dr. Oktay has made headlines for saying menopause might soon be able to delay or skip altogether—but in this episode, we go beyond the headlines. We talk about: •...

She had a thriving restaurant, a cult following, and a mission to change the way people eat. Then, almost overnight, Sarma Melngailis became the woman at the center of Bad Vegan — a Netflix scandal that made headlines but missed the real story. Now, in her brand-new memoir The Girl with the Duck Tattoo, Sarma is reclaiming the narrative. And in this in-person interview — recorded live in New York...

Pardons, affairs, and family feuds… oh my. 👀 On this episode of Miss Understood , I’m joined by the king of celebrity scoop himself — Naughty But Nice host Rob Shuter — and he’s here to spill the real tea from inside Hollywood’s most jaw-dropping headlines. We’re diving into: 🚨 Trump’s rumored pardon list (yes, it includes Diddy and Ghislaine Maxwell) 🇫🇷 Wild lawsuits surrounding France’s First...

Today’s guest is known for his role as Robert Di Nero’s son in the film "A Bronx Tale".  While Lillo Brancato won over audiences on the big screen, most don’t know what was actually happening behind the scenes.  Lillo shares with us the story of how he got tangled up in drug addiction, leading to a tragic fatal shooting.  He opens up about his time in prison and how it became a pivotal moment in h...

What happens when your love life, your career, and your identity are all entangled… and then unravel on national television? This week on Miss Understood, Rachel sits down with Galyna Saltkovska, the powerhouse CFO of McBee Farms and breakout figure from Bravo’s hit reality series The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys, which is currently one of the most-watched shows on Peacock. Galyna became a...

What happens when a gossip content creator gets pulled into the gossip herself? Just ask Lauren Neidigh, whose deep dives into viral celebrity sagas have made her a rising star — and landed her on the radar of Blake Lively’s legal team. In this episode, Lauren joins Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel to break down two of the most chaotic stories making waves online: — Her firsthand experience of...

Award-winning journalist Susan Hendricks joins Miss Understood just hours after witnessing one of the most emotionally charged courtroom moments of the year: the sentencing of Bryan Kohberger, the man responsible for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. Susan, host of the new YouTube series Headline Crime, waited outside the Idaho courtroom since 10 p.m. the night before—determin...

He defended himself—and ended up facing attempted murder charges. Barry D. Todd was a decorated Army veteran, a business owner, and a law-abiding citizen. But in 2014, one violent encounter outside a restaurant turned his life upside down. Though he acted in self-defense, Barry was arrested, charged with attempted murder, and thrown into a justice system that seemed determined to break him. In thi...

Former NHL enforcer Nick Tarnasky joins the mic to set the record straight on the viral July 4th golf course brawl at Alberta Springs Golf Course in Red Deer, Alberta. He reveals how a slow‑play dispute escalated when an intoxicated golfer, Trevor Ogilvie, challenged his group—then physically charged at him. Now, Tarnasky addresses the fallout: comments from his NHL and coaching peers, the RCMP in...

My friend and author, Jorge Perez, shares his inspiration for his new book, “The Shut The Fuck Up Method, Silence your way to the life of your dreams.” He gives tips and tricks to live a happier life - Now!- emphasizing that there are times to air legitimate grievances and times to shut up. Jorge and I tell some juicy stories of how we got close 15 years ago during the height of when the whole wor...

What if the most powerful gift you could give your kids isn’t love or protection—but financial literacy? In this eye-opening episode, trailblazing financial expert Neale Godfrey returns to Miss Understood to talk about why money should never be a taboo topic in your home. As the first female president of a major U.S. bank and a New York Times bestselling author, Neale has spent decades helping fam...

In today's episode, we welcome Sarma Melngailis, the subject of Netflix's heart-racing docuseries, “Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives”.  Sarma was a Vegan restaurateur who fell for conman Anthony Strangis, causing her to lose her money, her business, and nearly everything.  Today she reveals the shocking true story of how she went from having it all while running NYC's Pure Food and Wine, to getti...

This Happy Hour is pure chaos, comedy, and candid confessions. Rachel recounts her recent trip to the beautiful Kamalame Cay — complete with beach walks, protein bar discoveries, and some unexpected island moments. But things really take a turn when she shares the story of her foot-focused first date with comedian Jim Norton…  Also in this episode:   •  Gary Brecka’s wellness obsession: hydrogen w...

Is Sherri Papini a master manipulator or a woman we failed to believe? In 2016, she vanished without a trace. For 22 days, Sherri Papini’s disappearance captivated the country. When she returned bruised, starved, and shackled, she claimed she had been abducted by two Hispanic women. Her story shocked the world — until it unraveled. Investigators later said she faked the whole thing. She was arrest...

What if the answers you’re looking for aren’t outside of you—but buried deep within? I’m joined by Jana Stern—psychic, spiritual activator, astrologer, and intuitive guide. Known for her powerful energy readings and soul-level insight, Jana helps people awaken to who they really are and why they’re here. In this episode, we explore what it means to live a life guided by intuition, how she discover...

Today's guest is the vibrant, classy, magnetic, Real Housewife of Miami, Guerdy Abraira!   Guerdy's unique flair has captivated us from the moment she appeared on our TV screens. But before Guerdy was a "Housewife," she ran her hugely successful business, Guerdy Design, where she had a hand in planning some of the biggest events and was named Top Planner in the World by Harper's Bazaar. This past...

It's What You Do Next: The Fall and Rise of Nashville's First Female Mayor - https://a.co/d/38aGyyH Megan Barry made history as the first female mayor of Nashville. She was a rising political star—respected, ambitious, and widely beloved for her leadership style and dedication to public service. But in 2018, her life took a sharp and very public turn. A romantic relationship with her bodyguard led...

Executive Producer George Carmona joins Rachel on this happy hour to discuss the headlines. Rachel dishes about her stalker and gives us a deep dive into her Wedding drama.  --- --- --- VISIT OUR AMAZING SPONSOR! --- --- — HAPPY MAMMOTH Go to happymammoth.com and use code UNDERSTOOD at checkout for 15% OFF --- --- — PLEASE LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, AND GIVE US A 5-STAR REVIEW!:  ratethispodcast.com/...

She was a breakout star on Survivor, a relentless public defender in NYC, a candidate for Manhattan District Attorney, and now a sought-after legal commentator. But behind every chapter of Eliza Orlins’ public life is a deeper mission: speaking truth, challenging power, and refusing to be boxed in. In this episode of Misunderstood, Eliza opens up about the surprising throughline between reality TV...