Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzo

David Dastmalchian is known for his roles in TV and movies but his life experience and perspective far surpasses the strength of his acting career. From drug abuse and homelessness to sobriety and success, David discusses his journey and, in particular, his relationship with death. A brief content warning as this episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation and drug abuse. If you or a loved one...

Heidi D'Amelio might be the mother to two superstars, and is one in her own right, but that doesn't mean she hasn't been through difficult times. Today, Heidi opens up about the pressures that come with a sudden rise to fame, how her family maintains their dynamic, the loss of her parents, and the growth she's experienced over the years. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock a...

Dave Coulier has been through a lot in the past few years. Today, he discusses his relationship with Kelly's late husband Bob, how he got through the most difficult year of his life, what difficult but beautiful conversations with loved ones can accomplish, and how to embrace your emotions when going through intense grief. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood...

Elisa Donovan is someone who has literally written the book on grief. Through losing her father, she's discovered an incredible sense of wisdom and perspective. She shares her experience in overcoming grief and how relationships evolve out of the most difficult circumstances, even after a loss. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage...

Jack Osbourne is no stranger to the difficulties of life, but through it all he has remained positive, daring, and resolute. Today, Jack discusses his journey with Multiple sclerosis, his time on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, his sobriety, and his experiences with the paranormal. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from...

Though JoJo Siwa may be young, she is wise. Today, JoJo discusses her mental health journey, the pressures of positivity and generosity, how she deals with insecurities, and what it was like to grow up under a very bright spotlight. She's a warrior through and through and it was a joy to eat a turkey dinner in her presence. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfoo...

Today, Rabbi Steve Leder shares his experiences of ushering thousands of families through the grief of loss, his relationship with Bob Saget, how his own tragedy has shaped his ability to connect with those suffering pain, and what he's learned from the wisdom of the dying. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Ra...

Nick Viall is not only a relationship advice guru, podcast host, and TV personality - he's also a near and dear friend. Nick shares his perspective on grieving the end of a relationship, how to manage your ego, and the surprising delicacy that is peanut butter and pickles on toast. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the pod...

Jodie Sweetin is an actress and TV personality, in addition to being Bob Saget's on-screen daughter. Jodie opens up about the parallels between her sobriety journey and grief and talks with Kelly about the lessons she's learned in the years since Bob's passing as well as how she utilizes the tools she's picked up throughout her life to work toward self-acceptance. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all...

Jeff Ross is no stranger to grief, loss, and getting through it with humor. After losing his parents at a young age, Jeff became a caretaker to his grandfather while cutting his teeth on the comedy scene in New York. Now, Jeff reflects on how he processes grief, how he felt after Bob Saget's passing, his evolution as the RoastMaster General, and his passion for beef ribs. You can follow Kelly Rizz...

To honor the two years since Bob Saget's passing, this month we are joined by some of his nearest and dearest in the studio. John Mayer is both an extraordinary musician and friend. He opens up about the experience of losing Bob, how he strives to take care of those around him, the mechanics of grief, and remembering those who have passed on. You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelr...

The holidays are all about family so today’s episode features someone who threw themselves in the misery of grief right alongside Kelly after losing her husband Bob. Kelly’s sister Kristin Rizzo comes to the studio today to talk about what it was like to watch someone you love suffer, what she learned from that experience, and her love of breakfast food.  You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all pla...

Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife Tay Lautner have both gone through a significant journey of mental health wellness through very different circumstances. Taylor grew up in the spotlight, and had to learn to reckon with debilitating fame at a young age, while Tay had to learn to prioritize her own wellbeing during her time as a Covid nurse. Their stories are different, but the triumphs and commitm...

When Nikki Boyer’s best friend, Molly Kochan, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, Nikki’s life changed forever. She began to document Molly’s final years in earnest, culminating in an award-winning podcast Dying For Sex. Today, Nikki discusses what that journey was like for her, her love of pasta and carbs, how conversations surrounding death sometimes make for the best discussions, and her new po...

When Brian Austin Green suffered from a debilitating brain condition, he wasn’t sure he would ever regain his previous quality of life. Luckily, through years of hard work and dedication to his health, Brian is healthy again and was even strong enough to compete with Kelly on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. He discusses his emotions during that time as well as how it felt to suddenly lose o...

Amanda Kloots tragically lost her husband, Nick Cordero, during the early months of the pandemic in 2020. In the aftermath, she’s worked incredibly hard to support her young son and share her grieving journey with those who might be going through the same thing. Today, Amanda discusses her memories from the early days of losing Nick, how she received support during that time, how there’s no room f...

When Kelly found out Bob had passed, she knew there would be a few people that would be very difficult to tell. Those people were “Bob people,” the people who knew him as well as she did. At the top of the list? His full house family, and one of his best friends, John Stamos. Today, John shares the reason he never plays Bob’s guitar, his love of Disney and how Bob’s gallows humor is channeled thro...

When Katie Couric lost her husband, Jay Monahan in 1998, she didn’t know how she would go on. But she had to keep it together for her two young daughters - and for the millions of Americans tuning in each week to see her on the Today Show. Today, Katie discusses the pressure of working and raising her kids while grieving, how our culture needs to normalize discussions of death, keeping her husband...

Welcome to Comfort Food, a new podcast from Kelly Rizzo and Wheelhouse DNA. On every episode, expect to laugh, to cry, and to eat a lot of great food. Grab a fork and tune in, new episodes come out every Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.