So technically I’m supposed to be on “hiatus” from the podcast while I finish my book . But I just couldn’t stay away from you. Especially when I’ve just recorded an interview on a topic that so many of you have said you wanted to know more about. When I first talked about misophonia (the hatred of sound) on Episode 30 with Ashlae Warner , I got tons of messages from listeners saying they felt such relief knowing they weren’t alone in either experiencing misophonia themselves or having to deal w...
Feb 08, 2016•57 min
I know that the title of this podcast is long. And I wanted to make it 20 times longer, because we covered so much great stuff in this episode. This week, I’m talking to Kelsey Miller. She’s a senior writer at Refinery 29, creator of The Anti-Diet Project, and author of the new book, Big Girl: How I Gave Up Dieting And Got A Life . Kelsey and I talk about what it’s truly like inside the head of someone with disordered eating, what led her to start the Anti-Diet Project, what “giving yourself per...
Jan 11, 2016•53 min
Have you ever become friends with someone right before you move away to a new city? Someone that you really connect with and makes you laugh and just gets you? And you ask yourself (and them), “WHHHHHY have we been living in this city so long and not known each other??” It’s sorta like when you were little and you met your new best friend at summer camp and then summer was over and you had to go your separate ways. And while you might be thinking about one another, you never really talk again. W...
Jan 08, 2016•21 min
It’s the first The Things That Freaked My Week podcast of 2016! It’s January 1st, so…that’s about as fresh as a pod can get. The new year is all about starting fresh and finding your good vibes. So, I had to bring the Queen of Good Vibes, Ms. Sarah Britton of My New Roots. Thanks for all of you that suggested her as the first guest of the year. Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all t...
Jan 01, 2016•21 min
Oh, so you thought since Christmas was on Friday that I wasn’t going to give you a Freak Your Week this week? No way. We’re dooooooing it (just a few days early). And man, this week’s guest (Alexis Nido-Russo of Local Eclectic) brought A LOT of freak-worthy finds. You remember her, right? The For Reals Meals host that tried to serve bacon. She’s the best. And that lunch was one of my most favorites we’ve ever done here. Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought...
Dec 23, 2015•23 min
We’ve got Lynn Chen this week! Actress, activist, and creator of the website & podcast, The Actor’s Diet. She’s cool, she’s funny, and she had lots of freak your week goodies you’re going to love. Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below. Here’s Lynn: Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher *Photos above courtesy of Lynn and her Instagram Top ...
Dec 18, 2015•20 min
Our second Julia in a row! This week, it’s Julia Sherman. She’s an artist, writer, and founder of the website (and future book!) Salad For President. Yes, SALAD FOR PRESIDENT. The best name for anything. Ever. Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below. Here’s Julia: Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher *Photos above courtesy of Julia and her Ins...
Dec 11, 2015•21 min
After reading the intro to Anne Sage’s new book, Sage Living: Decorate For The Life You Want, I immediately reached out to her and asked her to be on the podcast. It was that good. Lucky for all of us, she said yes. In this episode, I ask Anne to dive deeper into that intro, and she shares how she was able to overcome the fear of living/being alone, how she got through both a love and business divorce, what steps she took to live a happier and healthier life, and how she began to understand (and...
Dec 07, 2015•40 min
Cool jean jumper? Check! Drinking a tiki drink wearing said jean jumper? Double check! Brow game strong? Oh yeah! Editor at THE BEST food magazine out there? Yes!!!! Man, this week’s guest has got it all. I’m really excited for you to meet Julia Kramer (senior editor at Bon Appétit magazine) and hear all the things that freaked her week. Here’s Julia: Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher *Photos above courtesy of Julia and her Instagram. Photo of Julia by Alex Lau EAT ...
Dec 04, 2015•21 min
Food photographer + writer Dennis Prescott (aka Dennis The Prescott) is this week’s guest. When I say food photographer, I mean FOOOD photographer. As in, I suddenly become starving anytime I look at his photos. They are vibrant, beautiful, and literally dripping with goodness. Mainly, cheese. Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below. *Photos above courtesy of Dennis and...
Nov 27, 2015•21 min
Food photographer + writer Dennis Prescott (aka Dennis The Prescott) is this week's guest. When I say food photographer, I mean FOOOD photographer. As in, I suddenly become starving anytime I look at his photos. They are vibrant, beautiful, and literally dripping with goodness. Mainly, cheese. Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat (in this case, drink), the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below. *Photos above ...
Nov 25, 2015•21 min
Two Moms In The Raw’s Shari Koolik Leidich is this week’s guest. I’m excited for about a million reasons, but I’ll break it down to my top three… 1. Her products are DELICIOUS and were my savior when I changed my diet. 2. Her cookbook is one the best of this year. 3. Her enthusiasm, sense of humor, and just plain Shari-ness is incredible (you’ll hear what I mean when you listen to the episode). Shari and I discuss how she was blindsided by her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, how she took her he...
Nov 23, 2015•45 min
This week’s guest has a lot of name. But that’s ok, because he’s got a lot of talent to go along with it. It’s Isaiah Freeman-Schub, market editor at WSJ (as in The Wall Street Journal). He knows what’s up, and I’m so excited to have him on this week! Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat (in this case, drink), the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below. *Photos above courtesy of Isaiah and WSJ Mag Instagram. H...
Nov 13, 2015•21 min
And she’s back! Laura Wright from the The First Mess is here again with her sultry voice and cool cooking ways. If you didn’t hear her the first time she was on the podcast, make sure to check out Episode 27 (we talked long-term relationships and not working for free). On this episode, listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat (in this case, drink), the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below. *Photos above courtesy...
Nov 06, 2015•21 min
This week’s guest is writer and editor Rachel Holtzman. Chances are she’s probably had something to do with some of your favorite cookbooks, you just didn’t know it. Take a look . Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below. *The Chocolate Honey Peppermint Cup (above) was also a freaker. Here’s Rachel: Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher SHEEEET ...
Oct 30, 2015•27 min
This week’s guest is Ashlae Warner of Oh, Ladycakes. You may remember her as a fellow sound-hater (Misophonia Club) and Endo sister from Episode 30 of the podcast. Her episode was one of the most popular of the first season…so I figured it was time to bring her back for Season 2! Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. And then find all the links below. *Photos above courtesy of Ashlae and her Instagram...
Oct 23, 2015•31 min
Curb Your Enthusiasm . Arrested Development . And now…the One Part Podcast. Huh? Yeah, get excited about this week’s episode. Jeff Garlin and I discuss how he got involved in the documentary Finding Vivian Maier ( and his take on the controversy surrounding her work), the reason he decided to leave his podcast behind, why it’s important to treat positive reviews/comments with the same weight as negative ones (hello, ego!), and his favorite not-really-a-recipe recipe for dessert. Here’s Jeff: Lis...
Oct 19, 2015•37 min
I sat down ( literally, sat on the ground ) with Paul Octavious for this week’s podcast. He hosted my farewell-to-Chicago For Reals Meals (coming later this week!), and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to interview one of my most favorite photographers and creatives out there. Paul and I discuss how leaving school to care for his grandfather ignited his passion for photography, how getting fired from his first job didn’t turn out so bad, the incredible physical transformation he’s made over th...
Oct 12, 2015•45 min
This week’s guest is Billy Green. He’s the pop-of-color king, the man behind Wit & Vinegar, and the author of Whip It Up (launching October 13th!). Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. Find all the links below. *Photos above courtesy of Billy and his Instagram. Here’s Billy: Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher TWEET Dog Train SHEEEET How To Get Away With Murder MEET Ba...
Oct 09, 2015•21 min
This week I’m bringing you a conversation with Adrianna Adarme, creator of popular website A Cozy Kitchen and author of the new book, The Year Of Cozy. Adrianna and I talk about why she decided to leave her career in the film industry behind, how a speech from David Foster Wallace changed how she approached each day, why she wants people to stop saying they’re busy, and her tips on controlling negative thinking (you might be surprised how she’s doing it). And we’re giving away Adrianna’s new boo...
Oct 05, 2015•45 min
This week’s guest is Kevin Aeh. He’s a style expert, writer, and lifestyle editor at Q (Equinox’s health and wellness site). And he’s also got some of the best hair I’ve ever seen. Listen in to hear us discuss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. Find all the links below. *Photos above courtesy of Kevin and his Instagram. Here’s Kevin: Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher NEAT: The Curious Incident of ...
Sep 25, 2015•21 min
That’s right, I’ve got a little literary bun in the oven. I’m cooking up my first cookbook, to be released in Spring 2017! It feels a little surreal, kinda weird, but mainly really, really awesome. There are a hundred reasons why I’m excited, but I’d have to say that getting to work with one of my dream publishers ( Harper Wave of the HarperCollins family) is at the very top of the list. Thank you to Harper’s Karen, Julie, and John. I know you’re supposed to wait until the book comes out to writ...
Sep 21, 2015•1 hr
This week’s guest is Renee Byrd. She’s a crazy talented photographer, recipe developer, yoga teacher, and the creator of the beautiful website, Will Frolic For Food . Listen in to hear her and I disucss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. *Photos above courtesy of Renee and her Instagram. Here’s Renee: Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher TWEET: American Ninja Warrior Million Dollar Winner (video) WHO...
Sep 18, 2015•21 min
This week’s guest is Dean Renaud of South Social & Home . But you also might remember her from the first ever (and only) For Reals Meals: Southern Blonde Edition . Dean is the coolest and I had no doubt she was going to bring IT to the pod. Listen in to hear her and I disucss the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. *Photos above courtesy of Dean and her Instagram. Here’s Dean: Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe...
Sep 11, 2015•21 min
So excited to bring you this interview with Paul Lowe of Sweet Paul magazine! Lots of incredible nuggets of wisdom and advice from this crazy-talented man. Paul and I talk about the early beginnings of his career in Norway, how his path shifted when he came down with blogger-fatigue, his big advice on growing your own creative brand, and his thoughts on bacon, the Kardashian/Jenners, and word the”bae.” We didn’t agree on that last one. Here’s Paul: Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subsc...
Sep 07, 2015•42 min
Welcome to the first installment of The Things That Freaked My Week – a new weekly micro podcast where my guest and I share the things we had to eat, the people we thought were neat, and all the things that made us say sheeeeet. This week’s guest is Gabriel Cabera aka The Artful Desperado . Take a listen and find links of the things we talk about below. *Photos above courtesy of Gabriel and his Instagram. Here’s Gabriel: Listen and subscribe in iTunes Listen and subscribe in Stitcher EAT: Eating...
Sep 04, 2015•21 min
WE ARE BACK! Season Two is kicking off with one of my favorite episodes of Season Two. Yeah, I said it. No crystal ball over here, I just know it will be – it’s that good. I’m talking to Beth Kirby. She’s a photographer, creative consultant, stylist, and the creator of the beautiful website Local Milk. Beth and I talk about the past struggles that led her to where she is today, how she said “so long” to the toxic relationships in her life, the new direction for her cooking, and how she’s creatin...
Aug 31, 2015•41 min
It’s the Season One finale of the One Part Podcast! One whole year has gone by since launching the first episode. It’s so crazy! There’s been lots of laughing , some tears , many an F-bomb , and tons of planty recipes. I cannot thank you all enough for listening, sharing the episodes, tweeting up a storm, and just plain supporting the show. You’ve helped create a cool and thoughtful OPP community that we can all be part of, and I love you all so much for it. For the finale, I wanted to go big! S...
Jul 09, 2015•46 min
This week I’m talking to body-positive advocate and emotional-eating expert Isabel Foxen Duke. Former OPP guest Katie Dalebout suggested her as a guest, and I’m so glad she did! Isabel really brought it to this episode. In our chat, Isabel and I discuss how she landed in rehab after abusing drugs to control her weight, her path from working in finance to becoming a certified health coach, the problem with our diet culture, and the number one thing she believes you have to change in order to have...
Jul 02, 2015•1 hr 6 min
You probably already know that I love Dana Shultz from Minimalist Baker (seen here and here ). But like most of my internet girlfriends, we hadn’t ever actually spoken before this podcast. But based on our emails, her Lil Jon and Martin references, and her undying dedication to creating new dairy-free mac & cheese recipes, I knew that we’d hit it off (and we did). In this episode, Dana and I discuss her decision to ditch the traditional publisher route and self-publish her cookbook, her top ...
Jun 25, 2015•49 min
