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Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzo

Kelly Rizzo
Grief
Mental Health
Bob Saget
Relationships
Loss
Comfort Food
Dating After Loss
Reality TV
Resilience
Breakups
Therapy
Strength
Family Dynamics
Self Discovery
Childhood Trauma
Public Grief
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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Latest Episodes

Kelly sits down with Courtney LaCorte, aka Cheese Gal, the Nashville-based content creator who accidentally built a brand around beautiful, approachable hosting and never looked back. They make the Bob Martini together (Stoli Elite, no vermouth, stup... more

Kelly sits down with comedian Kelsey Cook, whose brand new Netflix special Happy Hour is out right now and it is absolutely spectacular. Kelsey grew up in the most wonderfully bizarre household: her parents met at a professional foosball tournament, ... more

This week Kelly is getting really personal about one of the most common fears in the grief and dating world: what does it actually look like when your new person truly honors your late spouse?

Kelly opens up about all the specific, beautiful ways h... more

Nina Parker is one of those people who walks into a room and owns it. She's hosted TMZ Live, co-hosted E! News, and is now co-hosting Keep It on Crooked Media. But what you really need to know is that she is one of the most honest, grounded, and genu... more

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Recent Guests

Kelsey Cook
Comedian
Netflix (Happy Hour)
Episode: Kelsey Cook on Comedy, Grief, and How Bob Saget Helped Her Get a Big Break
Nina Parker
Veteran TV host and entertainment journalist
Entertainment/Media
Episode: Nina Parker: Grief, Perimenopause, and Being Child-Free in Your 40s
Joey Zauzig
Online content creator known as the internet's best friend
Episode: Joey Zauzig: The Internet's Best Friend on Dating, Divorce, and Climbing Cringe Mountain
Sophia Maddox
Filmmaker and subject of the documentary My Grandfather Charles Manson
Filmmaker
Episode: Finding Out Your Grandfather Is Charles Manson
Melissa Mickelson
Friend of Kelly and fellow widow who joined the episode to share her experience
Independent, friend of Kelly Rizzo
Episode: When One of Your Best Friends Becomes a Widow Too
Lindzi Scharf
Guest who speaks about grief after losing a daughter, founder of Retality
Retality
Episode: Lindzi Scharf on Losing Her Daughter and Choosing Joy Each Day
John Stamos
Actor, musician, and New York Times best selling author
Episode: John Stamos Revisited: A Comfort Food Classic
Catt Sadler
Television host and journalist who became known for candid discussions about aging and plastic surgery
Media
Episode: Catt Sadler: Plastic Surgery, Facelifts, and the Truth About Aging Gracefully
Aggie Murs
Best friend and guest on this episode
Friend of the host
Episode: The Ultimate Guide to Long Distance Friendships

Host

Kelly Rizzo
Host of Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzo

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 432 ratings
  • Love the conversations

    Great guests and heartfelt topics. I always feel seen or learn more about others. Thank you, keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    winnieb1
    United States4 months ago
  • One of my favorites

    Absolutely love all the guests you have had on and all the recipes you have shared. Such a good podcast. Season 1 was amazing but season 2 is great too! Thank you for all you do Kelly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jennabug8805
    United States5 months ago
  • 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 States6 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

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Listeners praise the honest, comforting conversations and relatable guests.
Fans appreciate the mix of personal stories and practical comfort foods.
Many comment on the supportive, warm hosting style and tangible takeaways.
Episodes often cited for helping with grief and finding gratitude in tough times.

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Kelsey Cook on Comedy, Grief, and How Bob Saget Helped Her Get a Big Break
Q: Origin story: how did you get into comedy and what role did mentorship play in your early career?
Kelly asks about her origin, and Kelsey explains that a campus open mic suggestion sparked her path. A pivotal break came when Bob Saget noticed her, chose her to open, and offered real help and connections in LA and NYC, which were crucial for her early career.
Lindzi Scharf on Losing Her Daughter and Choosing Joy Each Day
Q: What can someone do for a grieving parent who is going through this right now?
Don't disappear; continue to show up over time, share memories, and be honest about what you can say or do in the moment. Respect boundaries, offer practical help, and keep conversations open.
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.

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This show centers on honest storytelling around grief, relationships, parenting, aging, and everyday resilience, often blending personal anecdotes with practical takeaways and comfort-focused rituals (like sharing go-to comfort foods). Guests frequently include friends, entertainers, authors, and real-life experts who illuminate personal loss, healing, and growth through candid conversations. A notable throughline is transforming loss into connection and meaning, with a warm, supportive hosting style that makes difficult topics feel approachable for a broad audience seeking empathy, practical guidance, and inspiration.

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Recent guests on Comfort Food include:

1. Kelsey Cook
2. Nina Parker
3. Joey Zauzig
4. Sophia Maddox
5. Melissa Mickelson
6. Lindzi Scharf
7. John Stamos
8. Catt Sadler

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