Maria Sausa joins Casual Chaos to talk about opening her restaurant Il Vero in Westwood, New Jersey this September alongside her business partner Gia and the Giudice family. She shares how the partnership came together like a match made in heaven, the story behind the name (which means "the truth" in Italian), and the Mediterranean-influenced "new Italian" menu rooted in her Sicilian heritage. Plus, she talks having Teresa in the kitchen as taste tester, the challenges of building the space from the ground up, and the global dreams for Il Vero. 

Maria Sausa joins Casual Chaos to talk about opening her restaurant Il Vero in Westwood, New Jersey this September alongside her business partner Gia and the Giudice family. She shares how the partnership came together like a match made in heaven, the story behind the name (which means "the truth" in Italian), and the Mediterranean-influenced "new Italian" menu rooted in her Sicilian heritage. Plus, she talks having Teresa in the kitchen as taste tester, the challenges of building the space from the ground up, and the global dreams for Il Vero.&nbsp;

Welcome to Casual Chaos with Gia Giudice, where your favorite Jersey girl is finally telling her story—unfiltered, unedited, and unapologetic. From moments you didn’t see on camera to secrets nobody’s dared to spill, Gia is bringing you behind the scenes like never before.

She’s talking love, life (because let’s be real, there’s been a journey), wellness, and the truth behind the headlines. And, of course, she’s got the receipts.

Plus, she’ll be sitting down with some of the biggest names in pop culture for casually chaotic conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.

So pour yourself an espresso martini, and get ready—because once you start listening, you’ll be waking up in the morning thinking about so many things…

Welcome to Casual Chaos with Gia Giudice, where your favorite Jersey girl is finally telling her story&mdash;unfiltered, unedited, and unapologetic. From moments you didn&rsquo;t see on camera to secrets nobody&rsquo;s dared to spill, Gia is bringing you behind the scenes like never before.
She&rsquo;s talking love, life (because let&rsquo;s be real, there&rsquo;s been a journey), wellness, and the truth behind the headlines. And, of course, she&rsquo;s got the receipts.
Plus, she&rsquo;ll be sitting down with some of the biggest names in pop culture for casually chaotic conversations you won&rsquo;t hear anywhere else.
So pour yourself an espresso martini, and get ready&mdash;because once you start listening, you&rsquo;ll be waking up in the morning thinking about so many things&hellip;

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Maria Sausa on Opening Il Vero With Gia, the RHONJ Connection & Bringing New Italian to New Jersey

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Collin rapid-fires through the mystery meat he refused to eat in the jungle, the hour-long shower he took the second he got home, the skydiving test run he did before the course, and the woman he looks up to most.

Collin rapid-fires through the mystery meat he refused to eat in the jungle, the hour-long shower he took the second he got home, the skydiving test run he did before the course, and the woman he looks up to most.

Chaotic Questions: Collin Gosselin on Smuggling Snacks on Special Forces, Skydiving to Beat His Fear of Heights & His Reclamation Arc

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Collin Gosselin sits down with Gia, who won her own season of Special Forces, for a raw and powerful conversation about the road that shaped him. He opens up about taking on the brutal jungle course in Malaysia, why failing a challenge still takes real character, and how a lifetime of adversity gave him the mindset to never consider quitting. Collin gets candid about the isolation and abuse he endured growing up, being separated from his siblings in his own home, the years he spent in institutions, and how therapy and a tight circle of good people helped him heal and learn to trust again. He also shares the story behind his first book, In the Shadow of Eight, why he dedicated it to the reader, his mission to advocate for children who feel unseen, and why returning to TV on his own terms feels like reclaiming his life. Tune in to Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.

 

Collin Gosselin sits down with Gia, who won her own season of Special Forces, for a raw and powerful conversation about the road that shaped him. He opens up about taking on the brutal jungle course in Malaysia, why failing a challenge still takes real character, and how a lifetime of adversity gave him the mindset to never consider quitting. Collin gets candid about the isolation and abuse he endured growing up, being separated from his siblings in his own home, the years he spent in institutions, and how therapy and a tight circle of good people helped him heal and learn to trust again. He also shares the story behind his first book, In the Shadow of Eight, why he dedicated it to the reader, his mission to advocate for children who feel unseen, and why returning to TV on his own terms feels like reclaiming his life. Tune in to Special Forces: World&rsquo;s Toughest Test.
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Collin Gosselin on Special Forces, His New Book & Turning His Trauma Into Purpose

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Serena rapid-fires through the dating advice in her book most likely to spark a debate, the green flag people don’t take seriously enough (laughter), the ick there’s no coming back from, and her take on whether your partner can grab dinner with a female friend.

Serena rapid-fires through the dating advice in her book most likely to spark a debate, the green flag people don&rsquo;t take seriously enough (laughter), the ick there&rsquo;s no coming back from, and her take on whether your partner can grab dinner with a female friend.

Chaotic Questions: Serena Kerrigan on the Book Line That’ll Start Fights, Green Flags People Ignore & Never Trusting a Guy Who Wears Crocs

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Maria Sausa on Opening Il Vero With Gia, the RHONJ Connection & Bringing New Italian to New Jersey

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