nocrumbsleft table talks

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 in to experience your own inner wisdom, and see how Sonia guided me to hear mine! As always, you can follow me on Instagram @nocrumbsleft or learn more about nocrumbsleft on my website. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast to be updated on new episodes!

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, people, but Mel explains how to find your inner compass and embrace the responsibility to rock your own life! Don't miss the wonderful after show with my kid @heyimseptember. As always, you can follow me on Instagram @nocrumsbleft or learn more about nocrumbsleft on my website. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast to be updated on new episodes!

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 miss the lively after show with my own @heyimseptember, because we go deeper into my relationship with Roy and our family life from September's perspective

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, nonpartisan, fact-based videos, and the rest is her-story. I'm a fan—and as it turns out, she's been following me as well. This conversation is packed with goodness!

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 to grab a copy at your local bookstore and let me know what you think!As always, you can follow me on Instagram or learn more about nocrumbsleft at my website. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast to be updated on new episodes!

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 daughters who adore their mothers, but beyond that we are foodies who will recipe test together until we reach perfection. It's certainly been a match made in heaven for both of us, and you'll love listening in on this one. Plus, don't miss the after show with my own kid, September! As always, you can follow me on Instagram or learn more about nocrumbsleft at my website. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast to be updated on new episodes!

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 sure does all three in this conversation. If you're wondering what the number one most-wasted food is, listen in!You can follow Max on Instagram or learn more about him on his website. As always, you can follow me on Instagram or learn more about nocrumbsleft at my website. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast to be updated on new episodes! 

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… and one of the best beauty secrets ever!You can follow Julee on Instagram @MissJulee.  As always, you can follow me on Instagram @nocrumbsleft or learn more about nocrumbsleft at my website. You can follow my kid, September, on Instagram, @heyimsemptember. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast to be updated on new episodes!

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 have a real connection, and this podcast shines a beautiful light on it. Let me know what you think by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your shows. You can follow MaryRuth on Instagram @MaryRuthOrganics or learn more about her on her website. Plus, if you listen to the episode you'll hear our special discount code you can use to shop her products! As always, you can follow me on Instagram @nocrumbsleft or learn more about nocrumbsleft at my website. You can follow my kid, September, on Instagram, @heyimsemptember. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast to be updated on new episodes!

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 @CarlaPHall or learn more about her on her website. As always, you can follow me on Instagram @nocrumbsleft or learn more about nocrumbsleft at my website. You can follow my kid, September, on Instagram, @heyimsemptember. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast to be updated on new episodes!

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.To learn more about Destiny, visit her website and check out her new book — Revised Not Repeated: A Brown Mom's Guide to Breaking Generational Curses in Parenting. As always, you can follow me on Instagram or learn more about nocrumbsleft at my website. You can follow my kid, September, on Instagram, here. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast to be updated on new episodes!

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 daily newsletter (Wake Up Call), podcast (Next Question), and memoir enough! Take a listen. As always, you can follow me on Instagram or learn more about nocrumbsleft at my website. You can follow my kid, September, on Instagram, here. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast to be updated on new episodes! 

In this episode, I wrap up the year with my very own Lucy Hartman, who joins me to talk about a few of our fun family traditions, my Year of Health (including 100 inadvertent days of Whole30), my social media break, my love for Roy, self-care, traveling together, who's influenced me, family values, and the tough year of transitions that kicked my butt. I also have quite a bit to say about bras! You won't want to miss the origins of our family's coined phrases, including don't kiss the garbage can; don't be a Santa crusher; and angels and guides, we need a space!

In this episode, I was delighted to sit down with American singer-songwriter Michelle Branch! We met on my trip to Mexico and continued our lively poolside conversation in this episode. She fills me in on the inception of her career, which started when she was only 17. She shares about her romantic and musical relationship with her husband, Patrick Carney of The Black Keys, and we also touch on motherhood, recording and touring, the future of The Wreckers, Michelle's next album, her gift at interior design, what's truly important in life, and strawberry shortcake!

In this episode, in celebration of Mother's Day, I sit down with my children's father, world class yoga educator Devarshi Steven Hartman, to reminisce about our mothers' lives and deaths. It's rare that mothers of a couple would be friends, but our mothers were, and we honor them by discussing what and who they were and were not. We touch on cooking, camping, doing dishes, parenting our kids, and living (and dying) without regrets. We are truly blessed. This tearjerker includes an engaging after show with our own @itsthelucyshow.

In this episode, I was excited to sit down with fellow cookbook author Danielle Renov of @peaslovencarrots, who truly inspires the best in people! We are connected by our love of food, family, and faith. Like me, she follows her parents' and grandparents' footsteps by speaking her truth and desiring to make a difference in the world, while truly being herself. Danielle talks about how changing yourself changes the world, conscious consumerism, the grueling process of cookbook writing, content creation, her deep connection to Judaism, her upcoming tv show, and prunes!

In this episode, I was delighted to sit down with Dan Pelosi, the popular, unpretentious, self-taught cook behind @grossypelosi, whose IG, Pinterest, and product line really exploded during the pandemic, when people were cooking seven days a week. We are so simpatico in our desire to create what he calls “edible love.” He tells me how he learned to cook from his family at an early age, his day job in fashion, his grandfather's marinara sauce, his unique online appeal, cooking as storytelling, positivity, LGBTQI+ issues, and recipe creation.

In this episode, I sit down with three of my fellow food Instagrammers, Michelle from @nomnompaleo who is Chinese American, Alice from @hipfoodiemom who is Korean American, and ChihYu from @iheartumami.ny who is Taiwanese American. It was such an important conversation, in light of the unthinkable level of racially motivated violence Asian Americans are experiencing in addition to decades of micro-aggressions and xenophobia. They share their own stories from a very vulnerable place, and I was honored to be a part of this heartfelt and deeply personal level of sharing about current events as well as what it was like to be an Asian American child growing up in the United States and living in a predominantly white area. Please take a moment to give this unique episode a listen and learn how to help. Find out the Five Ds of intervention by @ihollagram and how to use our collective voices to educate and illuminate. Let's do this.In addition, I feel so grateful that Michelle @nomnompaleo took the time to compile a list of resources for those looking to learn, grow, and make a difference right now. Absolutely set aside some time to click here, check them out, and share.

In my recent Table Talks podcast episode, I sit down for the second time with my dear friend Joanne, The Korean Vegan. We talk about her TikTok debut, fiercely protecting the vulnerable ones (while staying vulnerable yourself), choosing joy over fear, being an aunt, balancing being a blogger and storyteller with being a lawyer, and her new book coming out this fall. It's been amazing to watch her completely come into her own and develop new parts of herself over the past year. This episode is definitely not one to miss!

In this episode I was honored to 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. If you enjoy a beautiful French accent, you will certainly enjoy listening to Jacques talk about my favorite topics: food and life itself.

In this episode, I sit down with Broadway's own David Josefsberg, a 25-year veteran (including Les Mis, Grease, and Waitress). We discuss the gifts of the pandemic, living life with joy, being willing to take imperfect action, dealing with nerves, his wife (my health coach), and learning TikTok. I love following his fun Instagram, @davidsjosefsberg. As a special podcast treat, he even sings us a song!

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 including her most recent, Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from my Israeli Kitchen. In addition to cookbooks and cuisines, we talk about being late bloomers, the influence of our mothers, and finding love later in life. Listen in and share with your friends!

In this episode, I sit down with fellow cookbook author Julia Turshen, whose new cookbook, Simply Julia, will be released March 2. She is truly the home cook's home cook and is so good at articulating the deep value of home cooks--I couldn't agree more! We also discuss writing good recipes, cooking a little extra, knowing where our food comes from, the writing process, cooking as anxiety relief, and how lgbtq+ representation is embodied in her work.

In this episode, I was thrilled to sit down with professional troublemaker, entrepreneur, branding strategist, podcast host, and 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 truly are, despite the fear. Luvvie talks about her audacious mission to shift a million lives, being a disruptor, other people's judgements, setting boundaries, her own unapologetically empowered grandmother, being of service, truth-telling as a muscle, #sharethemicnow, and the pandemic as an opportunity to double down on intentions about the world we want to build. Her virtual book tour starts March 2, so check out professionaltroublemakerbook.com and maybe even hop on the kindness train by purchasing a spot for someone who can't afford it.

In this episode, my longtime friend and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Serle is back! Her intriguing novel, In Five Years, accompanied plenty of people through the pandemic and is about to be released in paperback. We talk about chosen family, female friendships, the writing process, intuition, my own chapter three, and my secret TikTok account. Is life about fate or free will? Tune in to hear what we say about that, and don't miss the after show with my own @itsthelucyshow.

In this episode, I sit down with my friends and fellow foodies, actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julie Tanous, and it's an absolute lovefest. We cover their new cookbook, Food Between Friends, the cookbook writing and publishing process, parenting in the pandemic, cooking as a lifelong journey, honoring family recipes, imposter syndrome, and Jesse's Tie the Knot Foundation. Jesse also reveals how much he wanted me to do an Instagram story about it the minute we met, in 2017.

In this episode, I talk with nutritional therapist, author, chef, mother, and Navy wife Cristina Curp, who is such a firecracker! She shares how she embraced the idea of food as medicine. We share a passion for food and getting stuff done! We also cover writing our cookbooks, remaining sane in crazy times, self-discovery, living a public life, autoimmune disease, carving out time for yourself, and representation in the wellness field.

In this episode, I sit down with change agent and entrepreneur Tonya Rapley to talk about money. Named the “New Face of Wealth Building” by Black Enterprise magazine and selected as a modern History Maker by TV One, Tonya says financial empowerment begins with awareness. Then, it's all about discipline and dedication--YOU are the secret ingredient, and you'll feel better when you've planned for the future. I loved her simple advice to set micro-goals, and we also talk all about lather!

In this episode, Chef Zoe Adjonyoh, author of Zoe's Ghana Kitchen, joins me for a delightful conversation ranging from the gifts of the pandemic to the African food movement to personal growth. Zoe's approach to food activism and diversity in food has not only brought personal success, but it's shifted awareness about what “African food” means in the restaurant world.

In this episode, personal chef Aubrey Johansen and I discuss our passion for cooking, rainbows, the evolution of queer culture on social media, trying new spice profiles, leaps of faith, and trusting your gut. A wizard in the kitchen, Aubrey shares her meal-planning process for professional athletes with nutritional goals and her secret to meditating. What's not to love about a gal who calls me “the Oprah of the food blogging world”?

In this episode, I have a reunion with content creator and brand ideation expert Kevin Masse, who recounts working together when I was at the beginning of my blogging journey. We also discuss showing up on social media as your authentic self, nightly rituals, to drink or not to drink, how to start a major project like his in-home bakery (step by step), and the difference between Pinterest and Instagram. His advice? Be authentic.

In this episode, I talk with the ever-inspiring Devi Brown, Chief Impact Officer at Chopra Global and master wellbeing educator, whose deep intuitive understanding of joy will leave you in awe. We discuss how to live in love, surrender to the unpredictability of life, learn and hold space for more than your own experience, and be in service to one's self on a moment to moment basis. Our conversation was truly a healing experience.

In this episode, I talk with notable artist Heather Gentile Collins, whose public murals you may very well have enjoyed, about how it's easy live without fear when you are living in your purpose. We explore the idea of the “sixth sense,” our heart's intuition versus the ego/brain, and how we have experienced winks from God. Ultimately, it's not about the number of years you put into your life, it's about the amount of life you put into your years.

Bon vivants Teri and Amanda talk about the wonderful world of wine, being married in a fun Instagrammy way, getting to be yourself online, and renting the runway.

Teri and Michelle aren't just going to stick to food. In this episode they discuss not accepting whatever is offered to you, your family being your best friends, reluctantly trying new things, figuring out how to be a foodie, and prioritizing rest.

We're kicking off Season 3 of Table Talks with Teri and Lucy chatting about building a collective vibe, how scary it is to be who you are, and how to rebuild when the previous form no longer works. Things have changed, but one thing that's the same: they still make each other cry. Join in, listen and share with your friends.

In this episode, friend and extraordinary photographer George Lange shares anecdotes galore! He's shot the casts of Seinfeld and Friends, the Obamas, Jim Carrey, and Sophia Loren, to name a few. He tells me the story of his viral Jeni's Ice Cream video, explains how photography is a tool for a deeper appreciation of life, and discusses how experience translates into content. He truly is a magic maker!

In this episode, I sit down with Robyn Sexton, mother, entrepreneur, and advocate, about her family's journey through illness, recovery and advocacy. She shares how her family got through the worst of times and how her dedication to having Gavin feel like a regular kid inspired the creation of Phabulous Foods, one of the few ready-to-eat snack foods with kidney-kind ingredients.

In this episode, I sit down with Crumble and fellow LGBTQ+ parent Julie Stewart to talk about how she quietly makes a difference in the world by connecting as a surrogate mom to LGBTQ+ people. She shares how understanding other people's struggles, educating ourselves, being public about it, and not making assumptions are some keys to going from ally to advocate. As a woman who was told she'd never walk again and went on to run seven half-marathons, Julie knows a lot about beating the odds and manifesting your dreams.

In this episode, I sit down with the author of the book 37 Seconds, Stephanie Arnold. How can you tell the difference between your intuition and your worst fear? Stephanie had an intuition, and a fear, that she was going to die in childbirth…and she did. But only for 37 seconds. What can happen in 37 seconds? A lot, as it turns out. Part medical thriller and part personal journey, and soon to be a Netflix special, her story is truly astounding.

In this episode, fellow mom and food blogger Jill Fergus and I sit down together and exemplify creating community based on shared passions. We love cooking and family dinners, gathering with loved ones, and being in the kitchen. We bond over food memories, our favorite kitchen tools, the joy of packing kids' school lunches (not kidding!), the ideal cooking oils, and how to make the best nachos. Jill also shares the keys to a long-lasting marriage and the origin of the name “feedtheswimmers.” Food brings people together and starts conversations, and if you enjoy food, you'll love this one.

In this episode, I sit down with Field Foundation president and native Chicagoan Angelique Power to talk about how everyone, from corporations to individuals, can make a difference in shifting the balance of power in today's society. We discuss what racial equality and intersectionality mean, how the system we live in is designed to perpetuate inequality, why who tells the story matters, and what we have learned from our daughters. Rethinking the entire system makes for a lively conversation! If you've ever wondered how YOU can be a part of making a difference, Angelique offers some thoughtful ideas.

In this episode, I sit down with ice cream maven Jeni Britton Bauer to hear about how it all began. As a longtime fan of Jeni's Ice Cream, I enjoyed hearing about her initial ice cream epiphany and her early days of mixing essential oils into ice cream (making her the hit of every dinner party). Inspiration is her lifeblood! We discuss how building a company means building community, why it's important to build trust with your team and your suppliers, why anyone with an idea and a little support from friends should just get on out there and learn by doing.

In this episode, I talk with instant friend, art historian and curator Danny Dunson of @legacybros, who began a second career at age 35 as a Fulbright Scholar doing art research in Ghana and is continuing his parents' intention to elevate the African-American community. He shares the true meaning of curation, why self-esteem and self-love helps us love others better, why it's important to see people who look like you and have stories similar to yours, and where Instagram fits into it all.

In this episode, fellow band daughter and childhood friend Laurel Schumacher regales us with stories of our mothers' epic adventures traveling with their band. We share our love for community and multi-generational friendships. Find out what a gut bucket and a kitty keeper are, how a group of women in the 1970's formed a band without really even knowing how to play instruments, and how my mother inspired her friends to do things they never would have done. Laurel also reveals what the first “meal” I ever cooked for her was! Some people inspire the best in each other and challenge each other a little bit, and after 50 years of mother-daughter lunches, we celebrate our lasting bond in this episode.

In this episode, I sit down with friend and parenting expert Dana Hirt to talk about what it takes to co-parent, whether happily married, divorced, or anywhere in between. Dana explains why it is key to define your core values, let go of past resentments, and embrace the present. Successful parenting produces “launchable” kids who can navigate their own lives, and it's never too early to look into parenting styles—she even works with expectant parents to create a blueprint. Listen in to find out why knowing the outcomes you desire make the parenting journey easier!

In this episode, I meet brand strategist (and friend of Roy) Molly Louthan for the first time, here on the podcast! Molly advocates taking time out to visualize one's brand and see the big picture of what's next. Look at your own life choices in light of societal expectations, and cook up the life that's best for you. It all comes down to being ambassadors for each other.

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Wasser, a high profile divorce attorney from Los Angeles who, like me, believes that divorce can be accomplished amicably. Her online resources help couples move into a new paradigm in which divorce can be viewed as a beginning and not an ending, a rebirth and not a death. She calls the path toward a good divorce the “evolution of dissolution,” offering divorcing couples not just information but a sense of community.

In this episode, I sit down with []1 Erika VanDam, who looked around a neighborhood full of unique shops, realized it needed a bookstore, and began her dream career. Once a little girl reading under the covers with a flashlight after bedtime, Erica is now a true resource in the community for people who love books. She shares her recent favorite reads, why shopping local is important, and her bookstore's role in nocrumbsleft's “pay it forward” program.

In this episode, Dallas shares the moment that inspired the Red Fred Project, a crowd-funded venture that publishes books written by children living with life-threatening illnesses--kids who have seen and understood things far beyond their years. The power of collaboration and the power of having a vision have fueled this project (in addition to a well-timed tweet by Neil Gaiman), which is on its way to 50 books, 50 children, 50 states, sharing kids' wisdom and sending them royalty checks. Sometimes our dragons help us.

In this episode, I talk to super-neighbor Tia about our community, which she calls our “urban family.” She reflects on how being raised by a single mom shaped her, how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable, the myth of balancing work and home life, raising kids to be gritty, and how there is no failure, just reinvention. She also shares how ripped pants led to her bodybuilding hobby and what her superpower is.