Episodes
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 gifts is leading others to hear the voice of their soul, and in this episode, she leads me through a profound —yet fun— intuitive process. Listen...
Published 01/04/23
Published 01/04/23
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 tank first — quite an epiphany. Mel truly embodies how to level up, move forward, and create a meaningful life. No one is coming to save us,...
Published 10/06/22
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 media. I reflect on what Joe calls “the Teri personas,” like Vacation Teri, Teri Unplugged, and Teri After Dark. Plus, you certainly won’t want to...
Published 09/15/22
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 someone could love the US Constitution, listen in to find out who Sharon is. During 2020, instead of getting into arguments, she created short,...
Published 05/13/22
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 a magical summer in Italy. I listened to it on audiobook and loved listening to Lauren Graham's performance of Rebecca's beautiful words. Be sure...
Published 04/22/22
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 sunshine! If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes @nocrumbsleft, this is the episode for you. We are both the third of three girls, and...
Published 04/07/22
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 DMs, unplugging every weekend, living in London, and his passion for reducing food waste. His intention is to inform, educate, and inspire and he...
Published 03/17/22
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, how she manifested the perfect trip, Martha’s Vineyard as a Black enclave, generational wealth, freedom, rocking the boat, creating life balance…...
Published 03/03/22
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, Liquids Till Lunch: 12 Small Habits that Will Change Your Life for Good. Like me, she cares about making a difference and loves giving gifts! We...
Published 02/17/22
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 aging, and what she’s cooking now! Be sure to stay for the after show with my own incredible kid, September. You can follow Carla Hall on Instagram...
Published 01/27/22
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 viral video. She’s impressive and inspiring! Be sure to stay for the after show with my own incredible kid, September. As always, you can follow...
Published 01/13/22
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 our respective relationships to our parents, children, social media, COVID and life in 2021. I loved talking with Katie and cannot recommend her...
Published 12/24/21
In this episode, sit down with my very own Lucy Hartman to close out this season with a juicy all-you-need-to-know finale!
Published 09/09/21
In this episode, I was delighted to sit down with American singer-songwriter Michelle Branch! She shares about her relationship with her husband, Patrick Carney of The Black Keys, and we also touch on motherhood, recording and touring, Michelle’s next album, what’s truly important in life, and strawberry shortcake!
Published 05/27/21
In this episode, I sit down with my children’s father, world class yoga educator Devarshi Steven Hartman, to reminisce about our mothers’ lives and deaths, cooking, camping, doing dishes, parenting our kids, and living (and dying) without regrets. This tearjerker includes an engaging after show with our own @itsthelucyshow.
Published 05/06/21
In this episode, I was excited to sit down with fellow cookbook author Danielle Renov of @peaslovencarrots. Danielle talks about conscious consumerism, the grueling process of cookbook writing, content creation, her deep connection to Judaism, her upcoming tv show, and prunes!
Published 04/29/21
In this episode, I sit down with Dan Pelosi, the popular self-taught cook @grossypelosi, whose IG, Pinterest, and product line exploded during the pandemic, when people were cooking more often. We are so simpatico in our desire to create what he calls “edible love.” He tells me how he learned to cook, his day job in fashion, his grandfather’s marinara sauce, LGBTQ+ issues, and recipe creation.
Published 04/15/21
In this episode, I sit down with three Asian American food Instagrammers for an important conversation about current events, in addition to decades of microaggressions. They share their stories from a very vulnerable place, and I was honored to be a part of their heartfelt and deeply personal level of sharing.
Published 04/08/21
My dear friend Joanne Molinaro, The Korean Vegan comes back to visit! We cover her viral Tik Tik account, choosing joy over fear, being an auntie, and her new book coming out this fall.
Published 04/02/21
In this episode I 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 world is.
Published 03/19/21
In this episode, I sit down with Broadway’s own David Josefsberg, a 25-year veteran (including Les Mis, Grease, and Waitress). We discuss living life with joy, being willing to take imperfect action, his wife (my health coach), and learning TikTok.
Published 03/12/21
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! In addition to cookbooks and cuisines, we talk about being late bloomers, the influence of our mothers, and finding love later in life.
Published 03/05/21
In this episode, I sit down with fellow cookbook author Julia Turshen, about her new cookbook, Simply Julia. She is truly the home cook’s home cook. We discuss writing good recipes, cooking a little extra, knowing where our food comes from, cooking as anxiety relief, and lgbtq+ representation.
Published 02/26/21
In this episode, I was thrilled to sit down with 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 are, despite the fear. We cover being a disruptor, setting boundaries, truth-telling as a muscle, and the pandemic as a reset opportunity. Her virtual book tour starts March 2: professionaltroublemakerbook.com.
Published 02/18/21