Rants with Bethenny Frankel

Elf, the Gorga's, Broadway, Housewives talk...it's story time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YOU do the holidays, the holiday's don't do you! Don't let tradition and how things "should" be at the holidays ruin the holidays. You don't HAVE to do anything. Take the time now to think about how you want it all to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to get rid of the meddling ex, meet your idols, and do literally anything: you have to be strong in your convictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Adventure Era continues with the Yellowstone premier and Fortune's Global Forum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Martha documentary out on Netflix, Bethenny shares her own Martha stories and her experience on the early days of reality and The Apprentice.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big followings, no connection: why Hollywood hype doesn’t sway voters and why big names don’t make a big difference at the polls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The election happened. It’s time to stop talking at each other and start listening. Authenticity and genuine connection means hearing one another out—even when it’s uncomfortable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All of this and the after party is STILL the main event? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got the right venue (Palm Springs), the right theme (Mad Men), the right plus one (wouldn't YOU like to know). ICONIC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WONDER WOMAN in the house for the QUEEN'S Halloween bash. Baller booth, amazing venue, low diva quotient. PLUS: It's my birthday and I like a deal made, but not a BIG deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bethenny has a new suitor, he's 96-years-young, and he's outperforming you on IG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't settle! Here's what to look for to avoid breadcrumbing, desperation, and disappointment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Haters are actually your biggest fans. Who's thinking about you more than a hater?! If they're watching, give them a show worth seeing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you let people know where you are, they'll understand why you act in a certain way. Be honest, be specific, be VOCAL. Communication turns "being needy" into "asking for what I want." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you don't proactively prioritize your time, the important things suffer. It's fun to do everything. But everything everywhere all at once? It's too much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I went to the Glamour Women of the Year event...the lesson is be authentic, be unapologetically yourself. PLUS: We need to talk about our kids and their workloads, it's getting out of control.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't be jaded! It's OK to get excited about stuff - big and small! PLUS: Live your own life! Be authentically you, and forget the haters! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astrology signs, core wounds, families of origin--we're all our own brand of crazy. Consider the source. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Debates are reality TV, and the Housewives principles apply. PLUS: We can learn a lot about politics from the beauty industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a teen is a whole thing. You gotta have clear boundaries, mutual respect, and sometimes a tight leash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That one friend who's up for anything, always fun, and knows everyone? Mine's Tim Dillon. Find yourself one. PLUS: Prioritize your happiness.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes a matchmaker shows up on your date. PLUS: Find your gays, they'll look out for you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volleyball costs $10K now?!?! Pre-season?! Plus: Restaurant Reservations Shenanigans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're all frosting, no cake. We want the cake! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bethenny weighs in on some of the It Ends With Us controversy, and lessons we can learn from doing too much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.