Romance scams aren’t just something that happens to “other people.” They are a growing, modern-day epidemic - and they can devastate entire families.

In this episode of Comfort Food, Kelly sits down with her sister Kristin Rizzo to talk about how romance scams really work, why they’re so effective, and the very real emotional and financial damage they can cause. Kelly shares a deeply personal story about how a romance scam played a major role in destroying the marriage and life of a close family member, and how the fallout affected everyone around them.

Together, Kelly and Kristin break down what romance scams actually look like, why smart, capable people fall for them, and why victims often stay even when red flags start to appear. They talk about shame, secrecy, manipulation, and the psychological tactics scammers use to build trust and dependency.

This episode also offers practical, matter-of-fact guidance — how to spot warning signs, what to do if you think you or someone you love may be involved in a scam, and how to approach these situations with compassion rather than judgment.

This conversation is personal, educational, and meant to help protect others from going through the same kind of loss.

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We’ve all heard the phrase “red flags,” but what do they actually look like when you’re inside the relationship?

In this episode of Comfort Food, Kelly sits down with one of her best friends Tiffany Louise, a licensed therapist and life coach, to talk honestly about red flags in relationships. Together, they break down how red flags show up, why they’re so easy to miss in the moment, and what to do when something doesn’t feel right.

Kelly opens up about her worst breakup and reflects on the red flags she can now see clearly in hindsight, but couldn’t recognize at the time. Tiffany brings professional insight into common patterns, including narcissistic tendencies, emotional manipulation, boundary issues, and why our nervous systems sometimes override logic when we’re emotionally invested.

This conversation is practical, compassionate, and grounded. It’s about learning, not blaming. Whether you’re dating, in a relationship, healing from one, or trying to make sense of past experiences, this episode offers clarity and tools to help you trust yourself more moving forward.

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In this episode of Comfort Food, I sit down with my wonderful boyfriend, Breckin Meyer for a raw, deeply honest conversation about dating after loss and what it’s really like to be in a relationship with a widow.

Breckin opens up about the emotional realities of dating "Bob Saget’s widow". We talk candidly about grief, comparison, public perception, insecurity, and how to show up with patience and empathy when your partner has experienced profound loss. This is an unfiltered look at love after loss from the perspective of the person stepping into it.

We also discuss what it means to build something new without erasing the past, how to honor a late spouse while moving forward, and why healing doesn’t mean forgetting. This episode is for anyone navigating grief, dating after loss, or wondering if love can feel safe again.

Topics include:

• Dating after loss
• Loving a widow or widower
• Navigating grief in a new relationship
• Public grief and private healing
• Building a healthy relationship after trauma

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