Is your fast-paced relationship love bombing, or love? We’redigging into the differences, in this week’s episode of Hello Dahhhhling with tangible takeaways, lived experience, and advice on how to navigate new relationships while remaining grounded and watching out for your own best interest. Newsletter: Like this podcast? Subscribe to HelloDahhhhl…

From the tender moments of discovering the pregnancy testresult to navigating the highs and lows of pregnancy, I'll take you along our journey so far as we prepare to welcome our little bundle of joy into the world. Join me for the excitement, the humor, and the many changes that comealong with this once in a lifetime moment. Newsletter: Like this …

How to plan a wedding *your way* from the ring, to the dress, to the party. A critical look at the wedding industry, traditions, and why I threw out most of the preconceived notions of what it should be and still had an unforgettable experience that felt authentic, and good. Are you planning a wedding? This episode is for you. Newsletter: Like this…

Welcome to Part 1 of this special 3 part Glow Up Series - How I got engaged in four months. Erin Darling is back with a personal and podcast rebrand. Hello again, Dahhhhling! Where has she been? Transforming her life one big uplevel at a time, NBD. Are you tired of the endless cycle of toxic TikTok dating advice? I've got you covered. In this episo…

Writer and mental health professional Dani Druz joins the podcast to educate us about Cluster B personality types and how they relate to trauma and addiction. Also, we talk about how to create an intriguing IG persona, answer your questions, and give astrology advice for your hot girl (or boy) summer with our new game - "love lust or bust." TOPICS …

"If you want honest growth, you need honest truth." Taking care of your mental health is more important than ever. In this episode I talk about how therapy has helped me, what I've learned from therapy, tips on finding the right specialist, and times I've decided to take a break. RESOURCES: The Saturday Center SAMHSA Addiction Center // 12 Step Pro…

A comedian's take and experiences surrounding the rising gas prices. TOPICS INCLUDE: How gas prices are affecting comedians, and relationships A horror story - driving 5 hours to do 5 minutes of comedy Long distance relationships (AKA anyone 20 minutes away) Tips and tricks OUR SPONSORS: Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. Take cha…

Host, actress, and podcaster Jaclyn Marfuggi Caprio joins Hot Pizza Ass to talk about her new show, "Where Should We Eat?" She also dishes on the best spray tan tips, lessons learned while planning a wedding, and we give all the best food tips for your next brunch, date, or night out in Los Angeles. TOPICS INCLUDE Food recommendation list for the a…

Who doesn't love a glow up and a good old fashioned spiritual healing? Content queen Haely White joins the podcast to talk about a major awakening. How she went from acting, to producing, to directing, and moments where she leaned into life's lessons, energetics, and listened to the universe leading to her metamorphosis. TOPICS INCLUDE: Hustling in…

Aaron Abeyta of NOFX and "The Mayans" on FX joins the show to talk about getting into music, acting, comedy and how to make a living out of having fun. TOPICS INCLUDE: Crazy psychic predictions that came true Stories from the road Writing an album during the pandemic Joining NOFX and blowing up Saying no to MTV and KROQ Getting “rockegnized” Starti…

Thinking about starting a podcast? This is a must-listen. 5 things I wish I knew as a new podcaster consisting of valuable lessons I've learned along the way. TOPICS INCLUDE: Consistency Content Sponsorships and monetizing Booking solid guests Building community Networks For more questions and details, book a consultation through my website. Suppor…

Ever wonder why adult friendships are so hard to make and maintain? Alex, Chloe, and Allison of the Traumedy Podcast join the show to break down the 7 year friendship rule, and the difficulties of navigating relationships with others. Together we establish the 10 commandments of adult friendships. The 10 Commandments of Adult Friendships: 1. Thou s…

Former "Ghosted Hunters" podcast hosts Erin and Ariel Kashanchi reunite after years apart and catch up on all of Ariel's recent experiences - a traumatic accident, brain surgery, her recovery process, and what she's learned in the process of healing. TW: this episode contains honest conversations about mental health, including severe depression, an…

What is the relationship between grief and joy? Academic and "The Gravity of Joy" author Angela Gorrell joins the podcast to answer that question and to tell her story of experiencing faith-challenging tragedy while teaching curriculum about joy at Yale. TOPICS INCLUDE: What it means to live a good life in contemporary culture How to support someon…

A must listen for anyone online dating! Writer and host of "Am I Dating a Serial Killer" host Gabi Conti joins the podcast to give personal safety tips for dating, relationship advice and some hints on how to avoid dating a dangerous person. TOPICS INCLUDE: Applicable tips for dating app success you can use today The safety tips you NEED TO KNOW Ke…

Goodbyes are never easy. This special episode was recorded about lessons I've learned in saying goodbye after losing a dog and family member in the same week. If you're struggling with grief, you are not alone. Please see additional resources below. Dedicated to the loving memory of Gentleman, and Tonie Darling. You both will live on forever in our…

Kathryn Nicolai has a dream job. Literally. She's read millions of people to sleep on her wildly popular podcast "Nothing Much Happens" with charming bedtime stories for adults. Today she joins us to talk about how and why she started the podcast, and her views on the importance of rest, relaxation, and slowing down to enjoy life's little pleasures…

Comedian, podcaster and writer Jessica Michelle Singleton joins the podcast to talk about raising your standards, expectations, and prices in this episode about taking everything to the next level from career, to communication, and comedy. TOPICS INCLUDE: Expressing yourself Dealing with trolls and misogyny Saying no Road stories Asking for what yo…

Host Erin Darling Torralva is back after a long podcast hiatus to talk about recent life updates including a really difficult decision, in her most vulnerable episode yet. Get your tissues ready. TOPICS INCLUDE: Lessons learned in a break up Tough decisions Taking time for yourself Solo trips Feminist plays given to you by questionable people The c…

Jaimie Beebe and Jake Deptula from "Strictly Stalking" podcast join the show to talk about personal safety tips, and give advice on what to do if you have a stalker. They also share they story on how and why they started the podcast, growing it to 5 million listens. TOPICS INCLUDE: Important creative and business decisions in the beginning stages o…

Host, content creator, and producer Joslyn Davis joins the podcast to tell us the story of building Clevver - Youtube's first and biggest entertainment new channel to rebuild after some unexpected shifts. To launching her own YouTube channel and creating her own company with Lily Marston - our shared channel, and overshare podcast. TOPICS INCLUDE: …

Orlando Leyba is a talented comedian and writer, you've seen him on HBO Latino with his special "Adorable" or on the Tonight Show. We talk about his comedy journey - the story of how he started, the importance of staying positive and not taking anything too personally, and lessons learned from strong women. Also, the biggest tips he has for anyone …

Becky has arrived! How she went from growing up in the South in church to finding herself in the ballroom scene in LA, which led to a new path of embracing herself to the fullest and getting cast on HBO Max's "Legendary" and performing with Bebe Rexha. We talk about the magic that happens when you truly embrace yourself, and live life on your own t…

On our first Hot Pizza Ass road trip Erin and Zach Harper (NBA Radio, Count the Dings) went to visit Eric Jensen, critically acclaimed winemaker at Booker in Paso Robles and host of Poppin’ Corks podcast. We share a bottle of Krug as Eric tells us his story of how he left a career producing music festivals behind, to enter the wine industry - an in…

Welcome Rosey Blair to the Hot Pizza Ass Podcast! How she went from working in retail to becoming an influencer, plus size blogger, hilarious video creator, and consultant. Why she quit comedy in LA, moved to Dallas, and a few years later came full circle as a content creator on TikTok now entertaining us with her funny and truthful content – like …

Erin talks about getting out of a rut and answers your questions in this Q&A episode presented by Eaze. Need some relaxation? Sleep aids? Self care? Go to Eaze.com and use code DARLING30 for 30% off your first order. TOPICS INCLUDE: Navigating social events post-pandemic Handling bad thoughts and memories Big life changes Clearing the decks LINKS: …

You're Khloe Kardashian, you've been body shamed, bullied, and compared to your sisters for years. An unedited photo of you is accidentally posted to the Internet. What do you do about it? This is an episode about the insidious effects of shame. And how body shaming and toxic beauty standards can only be resolved if we confront our shame, and don't…

Journalist, filmmaker, and conspiracy debunker David Farrier joins the podcast for a fun conversation about why influencer culture should be burned to the ground, why conspiracy culture is damaging, and of course, we take a look back at his fascinating documentary "Tickled." TOPICS INCLUDE: The dangerous intersection of influencer culture and consp…

Need a spiritual pick me up? This episode's for you. Leah Knauer and Rachel Laforest of the Basic Witches Podcast join Hot Pizza Ass Podcast to talk about change, growth, healing shame after trauma (whether it's specific trauma, or trauma like living through a pandemic) and choosing to live in strength and courage. TOPICS INCLUDE: Life after sexual…

Epidemiologist and faculty at UCLA School of Medicine Dr. Chelsea Shover joins the podcast to debunk the biggest COVID 19 vaccine rumors and misconceptions. *If you enjoy this episode, or any episodes of the podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes.* TOPICS: Was there enough time to develop and test the vaccine Long term effects of the vaccine W…

Comedian Erica Rhodes joins the podcast to talk about love, loss, and of course, laughter. Erica is the best comedian I've been in a car accident with. She has had a successful career doing stand up and performing, starting with appearances on "A Prairie Home Companion" alongside actors like Alison Janney, Martin Sheen and Meryl Streep. Since then …

This episode started out as a guide on how to take control of your social media experience, take your power back, and draw boundaries. But what it turned into was a story about my life, and the irony of spending time on platforms people scroll through for a second only to forget about 5 minutes later. Which, in itself, says something about social m…

Welcome to Season 3 of Hot Pizza Ass. Allow me to reintroduce myself. What is a hot pizza ass? Hot Pizza Ass (n.) - Somebody truly in their worth, where outside expectations placed upon them or internalized expectations not in alignment with their their souls deepest desires have no relevance to the choices they make, how they see themselves or liv…

A special message to close out 2020 from me, to all of you Hot Pizza Ass listeners out there. Stay safe, healthy, and encouraged. See you in 2021. Thank you for your continued support. Feel free to check us on Patreon for bonus content and more ways to support. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hello-dahhhhling/suppo…

Qveen Herby rose to fame with viral sensation Karmin and then went independent after reaching her dream of signing a record deal, only to realize it wasn't what it seemed. We talk about becoming a Qveen, stepping into her power, and releasing music on her own record label. TOPICS INCLUDE: Breaking free of the expectations of others Going on a creat…

You might know Lisa D'Amato from America's Next Top Model, or Shark Tank, but she's also using her voice and platform to raise awareness for political topics. Her Pole-itics videos on IGTV have gone viral on Instagram talking about the election, Social Dominance Orientation, and climate change. She tells us why she's mobilizing her fanbase for issu…

Comedian Alex Hooper took the America's Got Talent stage by storm in a onesie and a fur coat. We discuss what it was like filming America's Got Talent in a pandemic, finding your voice, pivoting in unpredictable times, and taking risks on stage as a comic (like roasting the judges on national TV) and not being afraid to truly be yourself in this wo…

Ever feel awkward networking or pitching your work? Do you ever feel unworthy of putting your accomplishments out there in a public forum? Then this episode's for you. Meredith Fineman is an entrepreneur, and author of the book, Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion which became an Amazon bestseller. Brag Better is a guide to self-…

"I'm making white man money now, ya'll" - Gloria Calderon Kellett, and possibly my favorite quote of all time. Did you know Latinas in high wage occupations (over $100k/year) make 58 cents to the dollar compared to that of their white, male colleagues (according to Luz Collective). Writer, producer, and co-showrunner of "One Day at a Time" Gloria C…

Caroline Dooner author of "The F*ck It Diet" joins the podcast to talk about food neutrality, body neutrality, and a feminist approach to diet culture. After 10 years of dieting, Caroline decided to adopt an anti-diet mentality and heal her relationship with food by allowing food, allowing rest, and she started a blog, which led to a book deal. We …

I can't believe it's been a year! We've come so far! Hot Pizza Ass is the #3 Self Love podcast on the Internet! We're celebrating! Thank you for the ranking, Feedspot! RATE AND REVIEW Do you love this podcast? Rate us on iTunes! If you listen every week, give us a review. It takes 5 seconds and is a totally free way to show your support! SUPPORT Su…

Hans Molenkamp is an expert at marketing and building brands - he's worked with Monster, and CBD MD, he's also an entrepreneur and founder of Crimson Tactical, and CEO of Triumph United. He's had a career that brought him to get involved with MMA on the early end, and has worked with many athletes in the field like Conor McGregor, Kimbo Slice, and …

Aidan Park shares his story of how he overcame hurdles including a HIV + diagnosis, poverty, an undocumented status he didn't know about, and losing a partner to cancer to become a successful international touring comedian and author. His new book "The Art of Being Yay" expands on these stories, and how he used Neuro Linguistic Programming to find …

In this bonus episode, Megan Nager and I get heavy into comedy. We talk about our experiences as stand up comedians, including all the lessons learned, and TONS of advice for comedians who are just starting out, or who are struggling to find their voice or best outlet suited for their talents. Topics include: - the worst stand up advice we've ever …

Comedian and podcaster Megan Nager has gained popularity with her hilarious instagram content including posting photos that make fun of extreme photo editing which is both a thought provoking and insightful reflection of society and our obsession with being "perfect." Today she joins the podcast to get real about photoshop, filters, facetune, and w…

Erin and Karamo reunite after almost a decade from when they initially met as part of a mentorship program at The LGBT Center! Get your tissues and your notebooks ready, this episode is full of gems on life, career, and inspiration. We talk about his journey from social work to becoming a TV host on OWN, to landing his big break as the culture expe…

Did you know that 50% of women have hormonal imbalances, while only 10% of men struggle with the same issues? Or that your period is your 5th vital sign? Or that toxins in your cosmetics may be affecting your endocrine system? We tackle these topics with Alisa Vitti HHC, AADP - a functional nutrition and women's hormone expert, the founder of FLO L…

Can you believe that the last time we spoke to Epidemiologist Dr. Shover was in April? She joins the podcast again to answer more of your submitted questions about COVID 19. Full episode up on Patreon for subscribers only. Sign up here! This episode's themes are centered around misinformation and how our lives are changing the further we get into t…

Legendary comedy manager Barry Katz joins Erin on today's episode to talk about his long career in entertainment managing artists like Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, Dane Cook, Bill Burr, and Wanda Sykes. He was also the owner and founder of Boston Comedy Club in New York City, an executive producer TV and film including Last Comic Standing, and now…

This episode is inspired by a Q&A question received for one of our live shows regarding handling grief. It's an emotional show that was tough for me to record due to recent life events, but I feel strongly that it's an important topic connected to mental health and emotional well being. Being yourself can be very tough in times like these when coll…