In this episode, I go deep with longtime thought leader and highly respected teacher Sonia Choquette, a New York Times bestselling author of 27 books, including The Psychic Pathway and Trust Your Vibes. We have known each other for more than 30 years, and my mom and I took one of her first workshops! A third-generation psychic, one of Sonia’s many …

We're kicking off Season Five with a very special guest. In this episode, I was thrilled to sit down with lawyer, tv host, acclaimed motivational speaker, and bestselling author Mel Robbins, who has just launched a fantastic podcast of her own! Her powerful Launch workshop changed my life. I learned to keep my commitments to myself and fill my own …

In this episode, I sit down with Super Crumble Joe Grande @joe_gran, who interviews me! We go well behind the scenes in a conversation that illuminates the fundamental aspects of who I am, including my bond with our @nocrumbsleft community, my year of health, my diet history, how I make the journey fun, and how I don’t “stay in my lane” on social m…

In this episode, I sit down with the lively and inspiring Sharon McMahon, popularly known by her Instagram handle, Sharon Says So. A former high school government and law teacher, her mission is to educate people to make their own well-educated decisions. Her love for the Constitution is at the root her Instagram, and if you have no idea how someon…

In this episode I am in conversation with best-selling author Rebecca Serle. I've known Rebecca for a long time and it's been a true pleasure watching the world fall in love with her and her writing over the last few years. Rebecca has a new book out called One Italian Summer which follows the relationship of a young woman to her late mother during…

In this episode, I sit down with nocrumbsleft’s kitchen manager, Fernanda Sacramento, to say goodbye and chat about our time creating recipes together. She’s truly been a bright thread in the tapestry of nocrumbsleft. It’s the classic “We laughed, we cried…” episode (I may or may not have cried at least twice). I’m going to miss this ray of sunshin…

In this fun, lively episode, I was happy to sit down with Max La Manna, influencer, friend, non-preachy vegan, “failed actor,” and author of the inspiring cookbook More Plants Less Waste. He shares how his lifelong food journey led to his preference for simple, unfussy cooking. He also talks about his marriage (love at first sight!), handling his D…

In this episode, I was joined by Julee Wilson, the first Black Beauty Director at Cosmopolitan magazine, a social media influencer, wife and mother. She’s an incredible manifester whose intention is to create a legacy in which diverse stories around beauty are told. We touch on topics like what she loves to cook, what she’d tell her younger self, h…

In this episode, I was happy to sit down with MaryRuth Ghiyam of MaryRuth’s Organics, one of my favorite female founders and the maker of my favorite supplements. We talk about how we first met, how MaryRuth began her business, how she’s growing it, intermittent fasting, time blocking, and being a working parent. Plus, she shares about her new book…

In this episode, it was such a treat to sit down and talk about everything under the sun with the one and only Carla Hall. She talks about her iconic glasses collection, her childhood food memories, modeling in Paris, cooking as an act of gratitude, how Top Chef helped her learn to be comfortable with discomfort, following intuition, the joys of ag…

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant and insightful Destiny Bennett @theycallmemamabennett, who grew up in a day care center and has become an influencer encouraging “gentle” parenting. We talk about the stress and joy of being a mother, the power of self-care, and how to move through generational trauma. You'll also hear the audio from her…

In this episode, I was thrilled to sit down with the wonderful, kind and accomplished Katie Couric. After four decades in the public eye as a television and online journalist, producer, and author, Katie remains a deep-thinking, down-to-earth creator, mother and friend. We discussed Katie's beautiful and honest new memoir, Going There, as well as o…

In this episode, I wrap up the year with my very own Lucy Hartman, who joins me to talk about a few of our fun family traditions, my Year of Health (including 100 inadvertent days of Whole30), my social media break, my love for Roy, self-care, traveling together, who's influenced me, family values, and the tough year of transitions that kicked my b…

In this episode, I was delighted to sit down with American singer-songwriter Michelle Branch! We met on my trip to Mexico and continued our lively poolside conversation in this episode. She fills me in on the inception of her career, which started when she was only 17. She shares about her romantic and musical relationship with her husband, Patrick…

In this episode, in celebration of Mother’s Day, I sit down with my children’s father, world class yoga educator Devarshi Steven Hartman, to reminisce about our mothers’ lives and deaths. It’s rare that mothers of a couple would be friends, but our mothers were, and we honor them by discussing what and who they were and were not. We touch on cookin…

In this episode, I was excited to sit down with fellow cookbook author Danielle Renov of @peaslovencarrots, who truly inspires the best in people! We are connected by our love of food, family, and faith. Like me, she follows her parents’ and grandparents’ footsteps by speaking her truth and desiring to make a difference in the world, while truly be…

In this episode, I was delighted to sit down with Dan Pelosi, the popular, unpretentious, self-taught cook behind @grossypelosi, whose IG, Pinterest, and product line really exploded during the pandemic, when people were cooking seven days a week. We are so simpatico in our desire to create what he calls “edible love.” He tells me how he learned to…

In this episode, I sit down with three of my fellow food Instagrammers, Michelle from @nomnompaleo who is Chinese American, Alice from @hipfoodiemom who is Korean American, and ChihYu from @iheartumami.ny who is Taiwanese American. It was such an important conversation, in light of the unthinkable level of racially motivated violence Asian American…

In my recent Table Talks podcast episode, I sit down for the second time with my dear friend Joanne, The Korean Vegan. We talk about her TikTok debut, fiercely protecting the vulnerable ones (while staying vulnerable yourself), choosing joy over fear, being an aunt, balancing being a blogger and storyteller with being a lawyer, and her new book com…

In this episode I was honored to sit down with master chef and cooking educator Jacques Pepin, who has been in the kitchen for more than 70 years and in the public eye for 40. Credited for inventing the modern cooking show, Jacques talks about bringing up kids in the kitchen, cooking with your heart, epic friendships, and how small the cooking worl…

In this episode, I sit down with Broadway’s own David Josefsberg, a 25-year veteran (including Les Mis, Grease, and Waitress). We discuss the gifts of the pandemic, living life with joy, being willing to take imperfect action, dealing with nerves, his wife (my health coach), and learning TikTok. I love following his fun Instagram, @davidsjosefsberg…

In this episode, I sit down with the author of the Best Fall Cookbook according to The New York Times, author Adeena Sussman, who has written 14 cookbooks including her most recent, Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from my Israeli Kitchen. In addition to cookbooks and cuisines, we talk about being late bloomers, the influence of our mothers, and findin…

In this episode, I sit down with fellow cookbook author Julia Turshen, whose new cookbook, Simply Julia, will be released March 2. She is truly the home cook’s home cook and is so good at articulating the deep value of home cooks--I couldn’t agree more! We also discuss writing good recipes, cooking a little extra, knowing where our food comes from,…

In this episode, I was thrilled to sit down with professional troublemaker, entrepreneur, branding strategist, podcast host, and New York Times bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi Jones for a lively, inspiring conversation. Her new book, Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual, is all about trusting our voice and embodying who we truly are, …

In this episode, my longtime friend and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Serle is back! Her intriguing novel, In Five Years, accompanied plenty of people through the pandemic and is about to be released in paperback. We talk about chosen family, female friendships, the writing process, intuition, my own chapter three, and my secret TikTok …

In this episode, I sit down with my friends and fellow foodies, actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julie Tanous, and it’s an absolute lovefest. We cover their new cookbook, Food Between Friends, the cookbook writing and publishing process, parenting in the pandemic, cooking as a lifelong journey, honoring family recipes, imposter syndrome, and Jesse’s …

In this episode, I talk with nutritional therapist, author, chef, mother, and Navy wife Cristina Curp, who is such a firecracker! She shares how she embraced the idea of food as medicine. We share a passion for food and getting stuff done! We also cover writing our cookbooks, remaining sane in crazy times, self-discovery, living a public life, auto…

In this episode, I sit down with change agent and entrepreneur Tonya Rapley to talk about money. Named the “New Face of Wealth Building” by Black Enterprise magazine and selected as a modern History Maker by TV One, Tonya says financial empowerment begins with awareness. Then, it’s all about discipline and dedication--YOU are the secret ingredient,…

In this episode, Chef Zoe Adjonyoh, author of Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen, joins me for a delightful conversation ranging from the gifts of the pandemic to the African food movement to personal growth. Zoe’s approach to food activism and diversity in food has not only brought personal success, but it’s shifted awareness about what “African food” means in t…

In this episode, personal chef Aubrey Johansen and I discuss our passion for cooking, rainbows, the evolution of queer culture on social media, trying new spice profiles, leaps of faith, and trusting your gut. A wizard in the kitchen, Aubrey shares her meal-planning process for professional athletes with nutritional goals and her secret to meditati…

In this episode, I have a reunion with content creator and brand ideation expert Kevin Masse, who recounts working together when I was at the beginning of my blogging journey. We also discuss showing up on social media as your authentic self, nightly rituals, to drink or not to drink, how to start a major project like his in-home bakery (step by st…

In this episode, I talk with the ever-inspiring Devi Brown, Chief Impact Officer at Chopra Global and master wellbeing educator, whose deep intuitive understanding of joy will leave you in awe. We discuss how to live in love, surrender to the unpredictability of life, learn and hold space for more than your own experience, and be in service to one’…

In this episode, I talk with notable artist Heather Gentile Collins, whose public murals you may very well have enjoyed, about how it’s easy live without fear when you are living in your purpose. We explore the idea of the “sixth sense,” our heart’s intuition versus the ego/brain, and how we have experienced winks from God. Ultimately, it’s not abo…

Bon vivants Teri and Amanda talk about the wonderful world of wine, being married in a fun Instagrammy way, getting to be yourself online, and renting the runway.על ידי nocrumbsleft

Teri and Michelle aren't just going to stick to food. In this episode they discuss not accepting whatever is offered to you, your family being your best friends, reluctantly trying new things, figuring out how to be a foodie, and prioritizing rest.על ידי nocrumbsleft

We're kicking off Season 3 of Table Talks with Teri and Lucy chatting about building a collective vibe, how scary it is to be who you are, and how to rebuild when the previous form no longer works. Things have changed, but one thing that's the same: they still make each other cry. Join in, listen and share with your friends.…

In this episode, friend and extraordinary photographer George Lange shares anecdotes galore! He’s shot the casts of Seinfeld and Friends, the Obamas, Jim Carrey, and Sophia Loren, to name a few. He tells me the story of his viral Jeni’s Ice Cream video, explains how photography is a tool for a deeper appreciation of life, and discusses how experien…

In this episode, I sit down with Robyn Sexton, mother, entrepreneur, and advocate, about her family’s journey through illness, recovery and advocacy. She shares how her family got through the worst of times and how her dedication to having Gavin feel like a regular kid inspired the creation of Phabulous Foods, one of the few ready-to-eat snack food…

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In this episode, I meet brand strategist (and friend of Roy) Molly Louthan for the first time, here on the podcast! Molly advocates taking time out to visualize one’s brand and see the big picture of what’s next. Look at your own life choices in light of societal expectations, and cook up the life that’s best for you. It all comes down to being amb…

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Wasser, a high profile divorce attorney from Los Angeles who, like me, believes that divorce can be accomplished amicably. Her online resources help couples move into a new paradigm in which divorce can be viewed as a beginning and not an ending, a rebirth and not a death. She calls the path toward a good divo…

In this episode, I sit down with []1 Erika VanDam, who looked around a neighborhood full of unique shops, realized it needed a bookstore, and began her dream career. Once a little girl reading under the covers with a flashlight after bedtime, Erica is now a true resource in the community for people who love books. She shares her recent favorite rea…

In this episode, Dallas shares the moment that inspired the Red Fred Project, a crowd-funded venture that publishes books written by children living with life-threatening illnesses--kids who have seen and understood things far beyond their years. The power of collaboration and the power of having a vision have fueled this project (in addition to a …