Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzo (Wheelhouse DNA)

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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’s memory alive, and her love of meatloaf.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock for clips or BTS footage from the podcast, and you can get Katie’s book, Going There, wherever books are sold.

Meatloaf Recipe 

1. Finely dice onion, mushroom, zucchini, carrots and celery - or whatever’s in season. 
2. Sauté veggies with some olive oil until they are cooked down. 
3. Add the vegetables to a pound of either raw ground chicken or raw ground turkey and massage them together, until the veggies are evenly spread throughout the meat mixture. 
4. Add an egg, Italian breadcrumbs, ketchup, and barbecue sauce (optional) to the meat mixture. Shape into a loaf and put that in your baking dish. 
5. Make another mixture of ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce and pour that on top of the loaf.
6. Bake in the oven for 1 hour at 400 degrees.

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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 through them. This episode also features a never-before-seen recording of one of Bob’s last shows.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock for clips or BTS footage from the podcast, and you can get John’s book, If You Would Have Told Me, wherever books are sold.

Chicken Pot Pie Recipe 

1. Find your favorite pre-made pie crust and make sure there’s enough for both the top and bottom of your pie.
2. Simmer your chicken breasts in some stock with your favorite aromatics - I like salt, pepper, chicken bouillon, rosemary, and some garlic, but choose your own adventure.
3. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove and set to the side to cool. 
4. While your chicken is cooling, saute some onion, celery, and carrots or whatever veggies you like in a pan with some butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and celery seed. 
5. When the veggies are cooked, add some water and milk and bring to a simmer until nice and thick.
6. Shred your cooled chicken and add that to the veggie mixture.
7. Put your pie crust in your dish and add your chicken and vegetables. 
8. Place your second crust on top and cook at 425 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

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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 for judgment when it comes to grief, and her thoughts on dating after losing a spouse.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock for clips or BTS footage from the podcast, and you can get Amanda’s Books, Tell Me Your Dreams and Live Your Life, wherever books are sold.

Grilled Cheese and Waffle Fries Recipe

1. Take two pieces of bread and slather them in some mayo on the outside and butter on the inside, or however you prefer.
2. Add some american cheese and put your sandwich together.
3. Put a little bit of butter in the pan, heat it up and put your sandwiches in there. 
4. Toast on one side until golden brown then flip ‘em over and toast the other side with the lid on so that the cheese gets nice and melty.
5. For the waffle fries, we had them frozen so preheat your oven and bake to the package instructions.

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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 one of his best friends, actor Luke Perry. Brian gets into his relationship with grief, how he lives his life the way Luke would have wanted him to, his parenting ethos, and how to find comfort under terrible circumstances. 

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock for clips or BTS footage from the podcast, and you can follow Brian at @brianaustingreen.

Lasagna Bolognese Recipe

1. Add some oil to a hot pan. 
2. Add minced carrot, onion, and celery to the oil and saute for 4-6 mins. 
3. Add some ground beef and ground pork and cook until it’s brown and cooked through. 
4. Deglaze the pan with some red wine to get all the good bits up from the bottom then add some crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper and mix it up! 
5. While that’s cooking, you wanna start your beschamel sauce which is essentially just butter, milk, and flour with a dash of nutmeg, stir until nice and thick and creamy.
6. Boil your pasta noodles, then you’re ready to assemble! 
7. Start with your cooked noodles on the bottom, then layer up with sauce and beschamel to your heart's content.

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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 podcast Near Death. 

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Nikki’s podcast Near Death is streaming now on all podcast platforms and you can follow her on socials @nikkiboyer.

Penne a la Vodka Recipe

1. Add some oil into a hot pan with some finely diced onion. 
2. Once the onion cooks down a bit and becomes translucent, add some garlic and chili flakes and let that cook for a couple minutes - we don’t want the garlic to burn so keep an eye on it. 
3. Add some tomato paste and stir that in. Let it cook down for a couple more minutes so we get that nice earthy flavor. 
4. In the meantime, boil some water with a lot of salt and cook your penne - when that’s done be sure to save some of your pasta water. 
5. Once everything in the pan is nice and combined, we’re gonna add some vodka. 
6. Let that vodka cook down, we want to cook out all the alcohol so it doesn’t taste like a cocktail! 
7. Then, stir in some heavy cream, add your pasta, pasta water, and a whole bunch of parmesan cheese and you’re ready to eat!

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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 commitment they hold to having vulnerable conversations as a result, are the same. Today we discuss how advocating for your own mental health can be an incredibly difficult thing to do, how there’s freedom in being open, and the mission of Lautners’ foundation called The Lemons Foundation.  

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Taylor and Tay’s podcast is called The Squeeze and can be found on all podcast platforms. You can follow the Lautners on social media @taylorlautner and @taylautner.

Chili Recipe 

1. Heat some olive oil in a big soup pot and add some chopped onion once that’s hot
2. Saute your onion for about 5 minutes then add some ground beef 
3. Break up your beef in the pot and cook for 6-7 minutes, or until it’s cooked fully through 
4. Add some spices and stir until combined, I like chili powder, cumin, a bit of sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and some cayenne  
5. Then you can add some diced tomatoes, kidney beans, beef broth, and tomato sauce and stir it up 
6. Let that simmer for at least 20-25 minutes but the longer you let it sit, the better it’s gonna be.

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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 platforms @eattravelrock for clips or BTS footage from the podcast.

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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 @eattravelrock for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Listen to John's SiriusXM show Life with John Mayer and follow him on instagram @johnmayer

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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 Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. You can follow Jeff @therealjeffreyross and you can find tickets to his show, "Take a Banana for the Ride" and other shows here.

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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 platforms @eattravelrock for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. You can follow Jodie @jodiesweetin and you can find her podcast How Rude, Tanneritos! wherever you get your podcasts.

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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 podcast. You can follow Nick @nickviall and you can find his podcast The Viall Files wherever you get your podcasts.

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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. Rabbi Leder's books are available here and wherever books are sold.

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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 @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow @jojosiwa and be sure to listen to her podcast JoJo Siwa Now wherever you get your podcasts.

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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 the podcast. Follow Jack on Instagram @jackosbourne and be sure to listen to his podcast Ghosts and Grit With Jack Osbourne.

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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 from the podcast. Follow Elisa on Instagram @reddonovan and buy her book Wake Me Before You Leave anywhere books are sold.

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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_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Dave on instagram @dcoulier and be sure to listen to his podcast Full House Rewind wherever you get your podcasts.

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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 and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Heidi on instagram @heididamelio and watch The D'Amelio Show on Hulu.

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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 is suffering from mental health and/or addiction disorders, here are some resources:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988

SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

To find a treatment facility, visit findtreatment.gov

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow David on instagram @dastmalchian and watch to David's newest film Late Night with the Devil

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Radhi Devlukia has experienced a whirlwind of adventures over the past few years. In addition to marrying her superstar husband, Jay Shetty, Radhi has also gone through the kind of metamorphosis that only comes with deep and thoughtful self assessment. Now, as the NYTimes Bestselling Author of her cookbook, Joyfull, Radhi opens up about what it means to know yourself, to think about death, and to try and remain authentic in the public eye.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Radhi on instagram @radhidevlukia and be sure to purchase her cookbook Joyfull to unlock some incredible plant-based delicacies.

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Though she may have been known as Kimmy Gibbler on Full House, Andrea Barber is far more complex and expansive than the happy-go-lucky character she portrayed so well. Today, she discusses her journey with anxiety both on and off set, postpartum depression, divorce, and the losses of both her mother and Bob Saget.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Andrea on instagram @andreabarber and listen to her podcast How Rude, Tanneritos! wherever you get your podcasts.

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Marc Maron is a prolific podcast host, comedian, actor, and musician. Today, he discusses the loss of his partner, Lynn Shelton in 2020 after a brief illness. Marc gets into how he dealt with the logistics and immediate aftermath of Lynn's passing, his grieving process, translating tragedy into comedy, and the various ways people have showed up to support him since.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Tickets to Marc's upcoming standup shows are available on Ticketmaster and be sure to listen to WTF with Marc Maron wherever you get your podcasts.

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Whitney Port is truly evidence to the old adage that there is deep strength in vulnerability. Today, the podcast host, reality tv star, and author opens up about the grief of losing her father, her journey through fertility, and her openness in sharing her personal struggles with the public. She is incredibly inspiring as she embraces the bittersweet nature of love and loss.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Whitney @whitneyeveport and listen to her podcast With Whit wherever you get your podcasts.

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After losing his mom in 2020, Tyler Cameron felt adrift. Today, he discusses how he still feels the effects of that instantaneous loss, the lessons he's learned about valuing the people you love, and how his new TV show is an homage to his mother.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Tyler @tylerjcameron and be sure to tune into Going Home with Tyler Cameron, now available on Amazon Prime.

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Julie McFadden, the social media star also known as @hospicenursejulie started her career as an RN in the ICU before moving into hospice care, supporting those who are in the final stages of their lives. Today, she discusses her personal journey in educating others about the dying process, what actively dying can look and feel like, deathbed phenomena, and what family and friends can do to support someone in their last moments.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Julie on all platforms @hospicenursejulie and be sure to preorder her book Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully.

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From The Bachelorette to Dancing with the Stars to Special Forces: World's Toughest Test and even writing a NYTimes Bestselling book, Hannah Brown has brought her kindness, graciousness, and strength into whatever she does. Today, she opens up about the terrible loss her family suffered as a young girl when her close relatives were killed. She discusses her experience with childhood pancreatic cancer as well as how she looks at grief today after experiencing death at such a young age.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Hannah on all platforms @hannahbrown and be sure to preorder her book Mistakes We Never Made, out on May 7, 2024.

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Nikki DeLoach has had a deeply impressive and dynamic history both in her personal and professional life. She has starred in 18 films across Hallmark's various channels, she serves as the President of the Foundation Board of Trustees for Children's Hospital Los Angeles, in addition to being the spokesperson for The Alzheimer's Association. Today, she discusses the pain of losing her father to Pick's Disease, her son's health difficulties and what it means to advocate for the people you love, her experience as a child star, and the lessons she's learned about overcoming personal hardships.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Nikki on all platforms @nikdeloach and be sure to stream her new film Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans on Peacock.

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We're doing something a little different this week! So many of our listeners have written into the show with some amazing questions so for this episode, Kelly sits down with producer Chiara Nonni to answer questions from listeners, Instagram, and beyond! This is part 1 of the interview, part 2 will be coming out soon.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast.

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This episode is brought to you by Home Run Inn.

As the first person to comfort Kelly after the loss of her husband, Bob, Candace Cameron Bure has a unique insight into the early stages of grief and what it means to support someone going through that experience. Today she discusses meeting Kelly, the aftermath of Bob's passing, her relationship with faith, and her new film Unsung Hero.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Candace on all platforms @candacecbure and be sure to check out her new film Unsung Hero.

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We're back with part 2! Today, Kelly answers listener questions from the internet and beyond, including her experience with Tom Sandoval, her relationship, and advice for those with loved ones struggling with grief.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast.

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Husband and wife powerhouse duo Seth Green and Clare Grant stop by the studio today to discuss the relationship between grief and comedy, how loss enables growth, the pressures of performance in day-to-day life, and choosing happiness in times of difficulty.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Seth and Clare on Instagram @sethgreen and @claregrant.

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Megan Devine was an incredible resource to Kelly after the loss of her husband, Bob. Today, Megan discusses her transition from therapist to grief therapist after the death of her own husband, the importance of food in grief (and why eating and meditation may be difficult for those who are currently grieving), the expectations and judgements we place upon those navigating through loss, moving on romantically after losing a partner, and how sometimes gender differences can affect how we mourn.

You can follow Kelly Rizzo on all platforms @eattravelrock and @comfortfood_pod for clips or BTS footage from the podcast. Follow Megan on Instagram @refugeingrief. There is a wealth of information and plenty of resources on Megan's website, including links to her available books, It's Okay That You're Not Okay and How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed: A Journal For Grief.

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Thank you so much to everyone for tuning in to season one of Comfort Food!

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the season and the show in general so please fill out our survey HERE. Also, feel free to shoot us an email at comfortfood@wheel-house.com.

Thanks again for your support. We've got some bonus content coming to you soon so stay tuned for that!

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Hey everyone! We have a special Q&A episode today while we're between seasons of Comfort Food. These are questions sent in via Instagram but if you'd like to submit a question for future episodes, please feel free to shoot us an email at comfortfood@wheel-house.com.

Also, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the season and the show in general so please fill out our survey HERE.

Thanks again for your support. Part 2 will be released soon!

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Hey everyone! We have a special Q&A episode today while we're between seasons of Comfort Food. These are questions sent in via Instagram but if you'd like to submit a question for future episodes, please feel free to shoot us an email at comfortfood@wheel-house.com.

Also, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the season and the show in general so please fill out our survey HERE.

See you soon!

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