Best Anna Marie Blessing Podcasts (2024)

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The Kitchen Is Closed 1:01:15

8M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Well, pals, it’s time to hang up our aprons! After four years, over 130 episodes, and countless kitchen adventures, Pod Appétit is signing off. But not before a grand finale. Join us for one last episode of cooking triumphs, and of course, disasters! Whether you’ve been with us since the halcyon days of the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen or are a new lis…

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Grab Some Nuts! 45:29

9M ago45:29

45:29

Nuts, fails, and a trip to Comic-Con! Don’t worry, there are yummy recipes as well. August 2023 Themes: Grab Some Nuts Day (8/3) Potato Day (8/19) National Sandwich Month Seasonal produce Today’s Menu: 6-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Crumble Squares from Oh She Glows For Dinner by Angela Liddon Blueberry pie (Mary's recipe) & Blueberry Pie…

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Interview with Mary 47:44

9M ago47:44

47:44

This week’s guest is an accomplished home chef, a cooking competition extraordinaire, and… Meg’s mom! Mary has competed in the Pillsbury Bake-Off three times, won the grand prize at the National Beef Cook-Off, and placed in hundreds more recipe contests and cook-offs. _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: podappetitpodcast.com YouTube: youtube.com/@pod_appe…

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Soupify It 43:15

10M ago43:15

43:15

Balls, nuts, and enough culinary innuendos to make even GBBO blush. July 2023 Themes: Independence Day (7/4) Chocolate Day (7/7) Seasonal produce Today’s Menu: Dark Chocolate Hemp Energy Bites by Minimalist Baker No-Bake Triple Berry Pie by Betty Crocker (visit the Pod Appétit Substack for Meg’s gelatin-free version) 7-Vegetable and “Cheese” Soup b…

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Bless My Gluten-Free Heart 39:34

10M ago39:34

39:34

Thicc pie, fancy beans on toast, and a crumble that would make America proud. July (and June) 2023 Themes: National Martini Day (6/19) Independence Day (7/4) Chocolate Day (7/7) National Macaroni and Cheese Day (7/14) Today’s Menu: Dirty Smoked Olive Martini by Meg Mezeske Cannellini Con Limon & Garlic by Ela Vegan Copycat Costco Peanut Butter Choc…

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Interview with Phil Shen 44:33

11M ago44:33

44:33

We chatted with Phil Shen, award-winning blogger and cookbook author. Phil is the co-creator of Behind the Food Carts, named the Best Culinary Travel Blog by Saveur magazine. Phil is also a co-author of Food Truck Road Trip: A Cookbook, with more than 100 recipes collected from the best street food vendors coast to coast. Instagram: @behindfoodcart…

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Summer Book Club Romance Challenge with Ky Gerbush 31:30

11M ago31:30

31:30

Ky joins me again on the podcast to share the details of a summer reading challenge underway in WNK Club. We hope you'll join us in this fun summer reading contest. To do so, head to wnk-club.com to become a member if you aren't already. Then head to the Book Club section and you'll find the details there. To find your summer romance novel, here's …

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The Value of Community with Ky Gerbush 1:03:39

11M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

Ky Gerbush is a writer, a lowkey tree and flower farmer, a WNK-member, and the co-facilitator of a course we created together in the WNK community called Creating A Meaningful Childfree Life. Ky has added so much to both my life and WNK community. I'm forever grateful to her and honored to call her a friend. In this episode, she shares how her chil…

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Cat Chef Universe 42:43

11M ago42:43

42:43

Wily lobsters, mush that’s been cooked (aka food), and the return of yea-big cucumbers. June 2023 Themes: National Lobster Day (6/15) International Picnic Day (6/18) National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month Today’s Menu: For the Love of Cottage Cheese Salad by Amiel Stanek Fresh-caught lobster courtesy of New England Vegan Unagi Bowl by Meg Mezes…

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What She Says with Jess Ridder 44:36

11M ago44:36

44:36

In this episode, I sit down with the lovely Jess Ridder to talk all things childfree. We talk about losing our fathers at a young age and how this shaped our view of aging. Jess shares her excitement for what aging as a childfree person means and what opportunities might exist for communal living. I loved every second of this conversation and I thi…

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Feeling at Peace Post-Sterilization with Brenda Brodie 36:55

11M ago36:55

36:55

Brenda Brodie is an all-around fabulous human who I am grateful to consider a friend. In this episode, Brenda shares her experience advocating for her choice to be sterilized and her relatively easy experience getting approved for a bilateral salpingectomy. Brenda was incredibly helpful in my own personal journey of seeking sterilization and helpin…

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Blorp Some Jam 42:00

12M ago42:00

42:00

Rhyming recipes, corn on corn, and basic mushrooms. May 2023 Themes: Star Wars Day (5/4) Cinco de Mayo (5/5) Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Seasonal Produce Roulette Today’s Menu: The Mandalorian Macarons by Binging with Babish Vegan Sweet and Sour Cauliflower by Get Set Vegan Elote Street Corn Salad by Meg Mezeske Chinese Scallion Oil Noodl…

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It's Okay to be Selfish with Daina Bond 27:31

12M ago27:31

27:31

It was an honor and a blast to interview Daina Bond for this episode of the podcast. At 52, Daina has no regrets when it comes to not having kids. She is a proud dog mom who understands the value of being selfish with her time. Having met Daina through a mutual friend in the small town that we live in, reminds me that we really aren't alone in this…

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Finding Community in a New Country with Veronica Weston 41:05

12M ago41:05

41:05

In today's episode, Veronica Weston shares her childfree experience and how she cultivated a community after moving from Canada to Mexico. Veronica is a personal development coach. She and her husband moved to Mexico in 2021. They have two sweet adopted pups named Lily and Layla. When she's not coaching, Veronica enjoys going to the beach, trying a…

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Cannot Say No to Po-Tay-Toes 44:00

12M ago44:00

44:00

Giant hashbrown deliciousness, buns that rise like Jesus, and killer baklava (not in a good way). April 2023 Themes: Passover (4/5) Easter (4/9) Eid al-Fitr (4/21) National Garlic Month National BLT Sandwich Month Today’s Menu: Vegan Cast Iron Potato Kugel by Jamie Geller Hot Cross Buns by Claire Saffitz Vegan Frittata by Make It Dairy Free Vegan C…

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Childfree Blessings with Diliana Gadjova 41:48

12M ago41:48

41:48

Diliana Gadjova is the creator of the Instagram account Childfree Blessings. Within the last two years, Diliana came to the realization that she didn't want to have kids. This inspired her to create an account and help others realize that parenthood is a choice. I've loved getting to know Diliana through WNK-Club and it's an honor to share her stor…

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BONUS: Session 5 Childfree Financial Planning with Dr. Jay 47:35

1y ago47:35

47:35

In this episode, Grant and I sit down with Dr. Jay at the end of March to recap our experience getting a disability insurance quote from our local insurance agent. This was an eye-opening experience and unpacking it with Dr. Jay was enlightening. If you haven't heard the first three sessions with Dr. Jay, you can listen to them here: ⁠Session 1 Ses…

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Interview with Anna Hezel 41:53

1y ago41:53

41:53

We sat down with Anna Hezel, senior editor at Epicurious, to talk about her latest cookbook, Tin to Table: Fancy, Snacky Recipes for Tin-thusiasts and A-fish-ionados. Anna’s writing has appeared in publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bon Appétit, GQ, Rolling Stone, Eater, and more. Tin to Table annahezel.com _ Find Pod Ap…

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Without Children: The Long History Of Not Being A Mother with Peggy O'Donnell Heffington 1:03:39

1y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Peggy O'Donnell Heffington to discuss her new book, Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother⁠. Peggy shares her insights from researching and writing this fantastic book. She also shares a bit about her own childfree story. I learned so much both from reading the book and having this co…

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Finding Connection Through the Stories of Others with Nicole Louie 58:32

1y ago58:32

58:32

Nicole Louie is a writer, translator, and content curator based in Ireland. She has dedicated a great amount of time to finding and sharing the stories of amazing women without children through her social media accounts (@bynicolelouie). In our conversation, Nicole shares her personal journey of feeling isolated as a childfree woman which lead her …

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This Is My Therapy Cast-Iron Pan 38:33

1y ago38:33

38:33

BLTs made for vegetarians, lolx bagels, and cozy AF potato salad. April 2023 Themes: Passover (4/5) Easter (4/9) Eid al-Fitr (4/21) National Garlic Month National BLT Sandwich Month Today’s Menu: Vegan BLT with Baked Tempeh Bacon by Vegan Huggs BLT with Rice Paper Bacon by Thee Burger Dude Strawberry Goji Compote from Whole Food Cooking Every Day b…

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Coconut Afterbreath 37:51

1y ago37:51

37:51

Squishable tapioca pearls, PB&J vibes, and loopholes for making pancakes. March 2023 Themes: Holi (3/8) Pi Day (3/14) Cookbook Roulette Today’s Menu: Gluten-Free Banana Malpua by My Heart Beets Quinoa Kheer from Indian-ish by Priya Krishna Sabudana Khichdi from Tarkari: Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Dishes with Heart and Soul by Rohit Ghai Salted PB&…

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Reddit Talk with The Pieous 51:08

1y ago51:08

51:08

This bonus episode is a recording of our live r/food Reddit Talk from March 13, 2023, with special guest Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin aka “The Pieous.” Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin is a pie artist and author of Pies Are Awesome. Known as The Pieous on social media, Jessica creates viral pie art that has been featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Jessic…

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BONUS: Session 4 Childfree Financial Planning with Dr. Jay 49:15

1y ago49:15

49:15

In this episode, Grant and I sit down with Dr. Jay at the end of February to recap how our budget went in February. We also discuss the ins and outs of disability insurance and talk about what might be best for Grant. Then we talk about an upcoming trip and how to budget for that. If you haven't heard the first three sessions with Dr. Jay, you can …

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Salty Lemons 29:03

1y ago29:03

29:03

Grilled cheese without cheese, a dessert that went straight in the trash, and more March munchies. March 2023 Themes: Holi (3/8) Pi Day (3/14) Cookbook Roulette Today’s Menu: Dahi Toast with Cilantro Chutney from Indian-ish by Priya Krishna Vegan Oreo Tart with Berry Mousse by A Pinch of Zing Preserved Lemons by Chris Morocco Vegan Cornbread Bears …

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Sunday Class & The Pink Engine with Antara Sarkar 44:57

1y ago44:57

44:57

Antara Sarkar is the creator of Sunday Class, a free STEM school for underprivileged youth. Her passion for volunteering turned into a mission to help students stay in school through the creation of Sunday Class. For this work, she was named the iVolunteer Hero Winner in 2022. Antara is also the co-founder of The Pink Engine which makes 3d-printed …

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BONUS: Session 3 Childfree Financial Planning with Dr. Jay 46:59

1y ago46:59

46:59

In this episode, Grant and I sit down with Dr. Jay at the end of January to recap how our budget went over the holidays. We also get into more detailed goal discussions. If you haven't heard our first two sessions with Dr. Jay, you can listen to them here: Session 1 Session 2 Or watch the sessions here. As you heard in this episode, I am looking to…

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Matching Snacking Cakes 33:58

1y ago33:58

33:58

Welcome to the all-new Pod Appétit. Cue the makeover montage! In this episode, we make February-themed foods, including cakes for Valentine’s/Galentine’s Day, queso for The Big Game, and more. We also chat about the latest food media we’ve been consuming. Listen to find out what the rebooted Pod Appétit has in store—and join in next month’s themed …

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Creating Deep and Meaningful Friendships with Jewel Hohman 43:41

1y ago43:41

43:41

Jewel Hohman is a life coach who specializes in helping people feel secure and confident, while also teaching them how to create deep, meaningful friendships. In this episode, she shares what she calls the connection formula, an intentional way to build fulfilling friendships. Did you know that research shows that roughly half of our friendships ch…

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From Childless to Childfree with Jordan 39:18

1y ago39:18

39:18

In this episode, Jordan who runs the Instagram account, @violet_unexplained, shares her experience navigating IVF. After she and her husband decided to stop IVF treatments, they were faced wtih the question, "now what?" Tune into this episode to hear how they embraced being childfree after finding themselves childless. Follow Jordan on Instagram, @…

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Spinsterhood Reimagined with Lucy Meggeson 52:11

1y ago52:11

52:11

Lucy Meggeson is the creator of the incredible podcast, Spinsterhood Reimagined. Lucy is reclaiming and redefining the image of the spinster as something to be aspired to rather than pitied, feared, or avoided. She also coaches women and helps them lean into their solo lives and find freedom and fulfillment. Lucy is brilliant and this episode is no…

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Are Kids For Me? with Margaret O'Connor 44:32

1y ago44:32

44:32

Margaret O’Connor has worked as a counselor and psychotherapist since 2011. She specializes in helping those who are unsure about parenthood make the right decision for them. Margaret has conducted two pieces of research regarding this topic. The first explored the role of personality factors and how they impact the decision to have kids. She also …

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GBBO 2022 - Part 7: Potluck 24:01

1+ y ago24:01

24:01

Mexican Week redemption! For our Great British Bake Off potluck, we tried our hand at baking a couple of Mexican classics. Listen to hear all about Justine’s tres leches cake (or should we say “dos” leches cake?!) and Meg’s tres-colored conchas. Today’s Menu: The Great British Bake Off 2022 (UK Series 13, US Collection 10) Gluten-Free Tres Leches C…

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Best Childfree Life Possible with Jared Hansen 34:03

1+ y ago34:03

34:03

In this episode, I sit down with Jared Hansen the founder of the Facebook group, Best Childfree Life Possible, a community that is 9K strong. Jared co-created the Childfree Convention along with Cody Hetzel and LeNora Faye. He also created the Facebook group Childfree Runners and has organized an in-person childfree 5k walk taking place May 14th in…

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