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Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzo

Kelly Rizzo
Grief
Mental Health
Bob Saget
Loss
Comfort Food
Dating After Loss
Reality TV
Relationships
Resilience
Breakups
Therapy
Public Grief
Strength
Family Dynamics
Childhood Trauma
Self Discovery
Red Flags In Relationships
Comedy
Friendship
Health

In January 2022, Kelly Rizzo’s life changed forever when she suddenly lost her husband, Bob Saget. What followed were a lot of tears, a lot of conversations, and a new way of moving forward.

Comfort Food is a podcast about honest storytelling and real conversations that offer comfort, clarity, and perspective. Through conversations with friends, notable guests, and solo episodes, Kelly explores im... more

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Four years ago, on the night Bob passed away, two women Kelly barely knew showed up at her front door and said, "Where's the kitchen?" They spent the rest of the night doing Kelly's dishes, taking out the trash, and passing out waters to everyone in ... more

This one is really special. And really personal.

Kelly recently found a grief journal tucked in her nightstand that she wrote in less than a month after losing Bob. The problem? She had completely forgotten she'd written in it. She opened it expecti... more

Bestselling author Gabrielle Stone joins Kelly for one of the most kindred-spirit conversations Comfort Food has had yet. Gabrielle wrote the cult-favorite memoir Eat Pray FML, its sequel The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl, and her newest ... more

Julie Smolyansky, CEO of LifeWay Foods — the largest kefir brand in the country — has one of the most extraordinary stories you'll ever hear. Born in Soviet Ukraine, her family defected behind the Iron Curtain when she was just one year old, arriving... more

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Recent Guests

Gabrielle Stone
Author of Eat Pray FML and The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl
Author/Speaker
Episode: Gabrielle Stone (Eat Pray FML) on Betrayal, Love Bombing & Healing.
Lala Kent
Reality TV personality and public figure, guest discussing personal loss and resilience
Episode: Lala Kent On Grief, Her Horrible Breakup, and Learning to Trust Again
Erica Eckman
Content creator and founder of Ecko Digital Media
Ecko Digital Media
Episode: The Real Life Of A Content Creator With Erica Eckman (Featuring Melissa Metrano)
Melissa Metrano
Fitness/content creator and sister of Erica Eckman
Echo Influencers / YouTube shopping contributor
Episode: The Real Life Of A Content Creator With Erica Eckman (Featuring Melissa Metrano)
Amanda Kloots
Author, dancer, and widow who publicly discussed loss and healing
Episode: Dating After Loss With Amanda Kloots
Tiffany Louise
Licensed therapist and life coach
Episode: Adult Female Friendships Are Hard
Arielle Lorre
Guest and co-host discussing child-free by choice
Episode: Being Child-free Isn't "Bleak" with Arielle Lorre
Megan Devine
Psychotherapist, bestselling author, and grief advocate, recognized for her expertise in understanding grief and loss through both personal and professional experiences.
Refuge in Grief
Episode: Presence is Active with Megan Devine (aka @refugeingrief)
Candace Cameron Bure
Actress, producer, TV personality, author, and entrepreneur
Episode: Sit in the Grief with Candace Cameron Bure

Host

Kelly Rizzo
Host of Comfort Food and main facilitator of conversations around grief, relationships, and everyday life; guides guests through personal storytelling and comfort food rituals.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 389 ratings
  • I’m going through exactly what you experienced

    Thank you. I am going through exactly what you experienced. My heart is broken and the pain in my heart is real.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    t3nn
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    I have followed Kelly on social media for years, but I somehow just recently learned of her podcast. I recently lost my dad, and these stories, especially about Bob, hit close to home. It’s so refreshing and validating to listen to this open space of people talking about something everyone will endure at some point. I adore Kelly and I have enjoyed every episode so far. The addition of comfort food and recipes is also such a cool idea!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nlt0105
    United States2 years ago
  • So happy I found this ❤️

    As someone dealing with grief due to an unexpected, tragic loss myself, this is comforting and I enjoy listening. So happy that she finally had CCB on- love her !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccaarttriiruc
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it - most of the time

    Love the idea of this and the guests. The only thing I find annoying is talking about Special Forces. We get it, you did Special Forces.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Eloise 5737295&$3
    United States2 years ago
  • So Informative

    So glad you had Hospice Nurse Julie on the podcast. I wish I would have had this information when my mother was dying in 2020. She had dementia and we were shocked when she went into the hospital and they told us to contact hospice. We brought her home with hospice and she died in 5 weeks. She experienced so many of the things Julia spoke about. I tried learning as much as possible online as hospice isn’t there all the time. It made me less afraid to know what to expect. Can’t wait to read Julie... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chgrpads
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guest conversations are often deeply personal and relatable, adding depth to tough topics.
Listeners praise the host's warmth and authenticity, noting the space feels comforting during grief.
Many reviews highlight that topics around grief are handled with empathy and practical takeaways.
Some episodes receive feedback about certain recurring themes (e.g., references to Special Forces) that may polarize a few listeners.

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Gabrielle Stone (Eat Pray FML) on Betrayal, Love Bombing & Healing.
Q: Tell me how you cope with the fear of losing loved ones, and how that has evolved in your current relationship.
Gabrielle explains that healing came from therapy, open communication, and an intentional reset of her nervous system, which helped her feel safe and trust again, reducing the urge to monitor every move of a partner.
Adult Female Friendships Are Hard
Q: What practical steps can listeners take to set boundaries without harming valued friendships?
Identify what you can tolerate, communicate needs clearly, and decide when to have conversations or when to gracefully adjust or disengage, prioritizing self-care and long-term compatibility.
Adult Female Friendships Are Hard
Q: How does aging change the way women approach friendship and bandwidth for relationships?
Aging shifts priorities and bandwidth; as women juggle careers, families, and personal growth, they learn to curate and invest in reciprocal, high-quality connections, while letting go of draining dynamics.
Walk Through It with Marc Maron
Q: How did the comedy help you get through it? And did it take a while?
It took a long time to come to terms with utilizing comedy as a tool to process my grief.
Walk Through It with Marc Maron
Q: What is not helpful?
So many people can be insensitive, in their own way, trying to help but missing the mark.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Comfort Food

What is Comfort Food about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A compassionate, host-driven show that pairs candid conversations about grief, loss, and life's hard moments with comforting food stories. Episodes center on personal journeys, resilience, and practical takeaways, often featuring guests who share vulnerable memories and go-to comfort recipes. The format blends intimate storytelling with cooking-inspired rituals, creating a warm space for listeners navigating difficult topics and seeking perspective, connection, and small moments of hope.

Noteworthy traits include a steady focus on grief and healing through authentic dialogue, normalization of difficult feelings, and a distinctive pairing of guests' life stories with comfort foods. The show frequently explores relationships, caregiving, and... more

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Recent guests on Comfort Food include:

1. Gabrielle Stone
2. Lala Kent
3. Erica Eckman
4. Melissa Metrano
5. Amanda Kloots
6. Tiffany Louise
7. Arielle Lorre
8. Megan Devine

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