Raised By Ricki with Ricki Lake and Kalen Allen

Lemonada Media

In the 1990s, a generation of kids, teens, and young adults got home, kicked off their sneakers, and settled down in front of the TV to watch Ricki Lake. Hosted by Ricki herself alongside TV personality and digital creator Kalen Allen, Raised By Ricki revisits the 90s iconic talk show, The Ricki Lake Show, and the era to which it belonged. Part rewatch podcast, part cultural retrospective, and mostly hilarious, join Ricki and Kalen each week along with cultural icons like John Waters, Rosie O’Donnell, and Andy Cohen, past producers, former guests, former audience members and more. Drop your backpack at the door, pop a Hot Pocket in the microwave, and look back on the days where we were all raised by Ricki – and introduce her to a whole new generation today.

  • 45 minutes 16 seconds
    This Thanksgiving, Ditch Food Guilt | Evelyn Tribole

    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/

    Follow Evelyn on Instagram @evelyntribole.

    Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    19 November 2024, 8:30 am
  • 41 minutes 34 seconds
    The Secret to Good Health? Be Mindful | Ellen Langer

    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

    Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    12 November 2024, 8:30 am
  • 37 minutes 6 seconds
    Gardening Election Anxiety Away | Brian Brigantti and John Bonny

    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.

    Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    5 November 2024, 8:30 am
  • 40 minutes 24 seconds
    You Got a Divorce? Congrats! | Lyz Lenz

    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.

    Follow Lyz @lyzlenz on Instagram.

    Check out Lyz’s newsletter: https://lyz.substack.com/

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

    Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    29 October 2024, 7:30 am
  • 43 minutes 13 seconds
    Sharing Our Hair Loss Stories | Y

    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/.

    Follow Y @whlpnetwork.

    Follow Yomarie Castellano, aka Hair Loss Bonita, @hairlossbonita.

    Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    22 October 2024, 7:30 am
  • 35 minutes 39 seconds
    A Fall Food Reset | Melissa Urban

    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.

    Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    15 October 2024, 7:30 am
  • 38 minutes 45 seconds
    How to Choose Yourself | Jennie Garth

    ‘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!

    Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    9 October 2024, 4:00 am
  • 35 minutes 33 seconds
    Neurodivergent Love | Michael Theo

    You may know Michael Theo as the breakout star of the reality show 'Love on the Spectrum Australia,' where he and other young people with autism navigated the dating scene. He didn’t come away with a girlfriend, but he captured the hearts of countless people, including Ricki herself. Michael and Ricki chat about dating advice, how Michael continues to advocate for the neurodivergent community worldwide, and his new buzzy comedy series, 'Austin.'

    Check out the trailer for 'Austin': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3WNJKKGzwc

    Learn about the new dating app, Wable: https://www.hellowable.com/

    Learn about Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia): https://www.aspect.org.au/

    Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    Thank you to our sponsor Magic Mind. You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code HIGHLIFE at checkout. You can claim it at: https://magicmind.com/HIGHLIFE.

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    1 October 2024, 7:30 am
  • 38 minutes 19 seconds
    What Mindfulness and Treating OCD Have in Common | Dr. Patrick McGrath

    Chances are, you know someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 40 people will develop OCD at some point in their life. But what is it, and why does it show up so differently in each person? Ricki speaks with Dr. Patrick McGrath from NOCD, the world's leading provider of OCD treatment, about ways to support people with OCD, how mindfulness can help with treatment, and why we should stop using the term flippantly. This episode was sponsored by NOCD. You can learn about them at treatmyocd.com.

    Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    24 September 2024, 7:30 am
  • 38 minutes 53 seconds
    Passing the Talk Show Host Baton | Karamo

    Little Karamo grew up watching Ricki Lake and dreaming of one day being on TV. Decades later, he gives Ricki her flowers for inspiring so many career decisions he’s made, like starting his own talk show, 'Karamo,' and competing in 'Dancing With the Stars.' He tells Ricki how much her show meant to him as a queer, Black boy in a poor Texas neighborhood and spills the tea on his own daddy drama, 'The Real World' woes, and how his new show updates the way conflict plays out on live TV.

    Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    17 September 2024, 7:30 am
  • 37 minutes 37 seconds
    Proving Yourself Wrong | Paralympian Amy Purdy

    As the Paralympics come to a close, Ricki speaks with snowboarder and Paralympian Amy Purdy, who at age 19 was placed on life support and underwent a double amputation after getting diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. Amy tells her story and explains to Ricki how she was able to remain positive and grateful through terrible prognoses, new prosthetics, and competition at the highest level. They also bond over their shared experience performing with Derek Hough on Dancing with the Stars!

    Show Resources:

    Learn more about Amy's work at, Adaptive Action Sports

    Follow her @amypurdygurl on Instagram.

    Follow Ricki Lake @rickilake on Instagram. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

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    10 September 2024, 7:30 am
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