Season’s greetings! Ricki’s former co-host Kalen Allen stops by to spread holiday cheer and boy does he deliver. Not only is Kalen making his Broadway debut in ‘Elf,’ but he has a new Netflix movie and Christmas album out! Kalen and Ricki talk about his favorite holiday traditions, how it feels to be on Broadway, and why he’ll be hitting on the Secret Service men at the White House this Christmas.

Check out Kalen in ‘Meet Me Next Christmas’ on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81392060

Listen to Kalen’s latest holiday album, ‘Christmas Memories’: https://open.spotify.com/album/2HNZKa1VHSeMhkUvmCrfJ2

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Therapy is more popular than ever thanks to social media! Dr. Nicole LePera is one of the psychologists at the forefront of this trend. She has been making content on IG and TikTok that makes terms like attachment styles, narcissism, trauma, and intuition accessible to millions. She joins Ricki in today’s episode to talk about listening to our bodies and how our past traumas affect our relationships and attachment styles.

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Some people have a knack for painting, singing, or sports. But a select few, like Tyler Henry, can communicate with the dead. Tyler is a medium, acting as an intermediary between the living and the departed through one-on-one sessions as well as his latest Netflix show, ‘Live From The Other Side.’ Tyler and Ricki talk about her guest appearance on his show, and what it was like to read for Tyler's first celebrity client, actress Sarah Paulson. He also tells Ricki the origin story behind his gift and how we can all connect to a deeper, intuitive state of being.

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Being a pop culture fan naturally comes with a lot of opinions. You’ve got your favorites and you’re ready to defend your picks at a moment’s notice. But who’s right, and who’s just plain wrong? That’s what Pop Culture Debate Club is here to decide. Each week, two notable mega-fans square off, ready to convince host Ronald Young Jr. that their opinion on TV, movies, music, and more is the only one that matters. And after carefully considering all the arguments, Ronald picks a winner. Will you agree with him? 

This week, we’re debating which political TV show is better: Veep or The West Wing? Two familiar voices square off this week, with former host Aminatou Sow returning to argue on behalf of Veep and previous guest Hrishikesh Hirway taking the side of The West Wing. This is not going to be an easy decision for host Ronald Young Jr. to make! Aminatou says that recent political headlines prove that Veep is a realistic portrayal of American politics, warts and all, while The West Wing is a liberal fantasy. Hrishi contends that The West Wing wasn’t meant to be realistic and was rather an incredibly entertaining TV show, and that Veep’s satire became too biting to be enjoyable. Which show will Ronald cast his vote for?

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Evelyn Tribole is a dietitian who hates diets! For the last 30 years, she has been championing the idea of "intuitive eating,” a practice where you trust your gut to choose the foods that make you feel your best. In this episode, Evelyn explains why nothing is off limits and how exactly this practice works. You'll also hear Ricki get her mind blown. Ditch guilt this Thanksgiving and try out some of the basic principles that Evelyn outlines in this enlightening and empowering conversation.

Check out Evelyn’s book, ‘Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works,’ co-authored by Elyse Resch and now in its 4th edition: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/

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What if we could significantly improve our physical health through our mind? Social psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer has seen it happen first hand in countless studies at Harvard University and beyond. Dr. Langer, known as the ‘mother of mindfulness,’ joins Ricki to discuss how reshaping our perspective day to day can help us get in better shape, strengthen our decision making, and even improve chronic health conditions.

Check out Dr. Langer’s most recent book, 'The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health': https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705365/the-mindful-body-by-ellen-j-langer/

Watch the Simpsons’ episode inspired by Dr. Langer’s study: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9etT76QaKc

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This election week, Ricki decides to destress by taking a weed gummy and talking about gardening alongside two pros – TikTok gardener Brian Brigantti and landscaper John Bonny. They chat about what’s growing in their gardens, how to create a sanctuary in your backyard, and what taking care of plants can teach you about taking care of yourself. This episode is the perfect antidote to election coverage!

You can find Brian Brigantti @redleafranch on Instagram and TikTok. And check out his book, “Gardening for Abundance: Your Guide to Cultivating a Bountiful Veggie Garden and a Happier Life.”

You can find John Bonny @cultivategardendesign on Instagram.

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Women are asking for divorce way more than men. Why is that, and shouldn’t that choice be met with celebration rather than pity? Ricki talks about her own divorces with Lyz Lenz, author of the recent memoir, “This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended my Marriage and Started my Life.” They get into finances (who keeps the house?), the perks of becoming single again (wine and murder podcasts!), and how to know if/when you’re ready to remarry.

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Listen to Lyz’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-american-ex-wife-the-podcast/id1720174738

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For the first time ever, Ricki tells her hair loss story in detail alongside her friend and mentor Y, the founder of The Women’s Hair Loss Project. After Ricki began losing her hair in 1995, Y helped her explore treatment options, shop for wigs, and deal with the emotional turmoil. Y and Ricki swap stories of what it felt like to shave their heads, discuss drugs they took that didn’t work, and talk about how they finally came to a place of acceptance.

Learn more about the Women’s Hair Loss Project: https://www.womenshairlossproject.com/.

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You may notice that your body thrives off some types of foods but feels awful after eating others. Why not experiment to figure out what’s working in your favor and what’s not? Ricki chats with Melissa Urban, the co-founder and CEO of The Whole30 Program, about how to optimize your meal choices and some of her favorite recipes in The New Whole30 book.

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‘90210’ star Jennie Garth rose to fame seemingly overnight in the 1990s, just like Ricki. After successful careers, kids at young ages, and multiple marriages, Ricki and Jennie chat about their latest era of choosing themselves. Jennie also shares stories from her ‘90210’ days, including hiding her pregnancy and nearly getting fired. Plus, why she loves cemeteries.

Head over to Jennie's I Choose Me podcast feed to listen to Part 1 of this conversation, where Jennie interviews Ricki!

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