The High Life with Ricki Lake
The High Life with Ricki Lake
Hosted by Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake, The High Life brings us into Ricki’s blissed-out world of joy and pleasure, featuring conversations with compelling guests who have cracked the code to living a full and vibrant life. Join Ricki in her best phase of life — midlife — as she gets into sex, menopause, weight, energy healing, and all things wellness. The High Life will elevate your spi…Social links:
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This Thanksgiving, Ditch Food Guilt | Evelyn Tribole
Evelyn Tribole is a dietitian who hates diets! For the last 30 years, she has been championing the idea of "intuitive eating,” a practice where you trust your gut to choose the foods that make you feel your best. In this episode, Evelyn explains why nothing is off limits and how exactly this practi…
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The Secret to Good Health? Be Mindful | Ellen Langer
What if we could significantly improve our physical health through our mind? Social psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer has seen it happen first hand in countless studies at Harvard University and beyond. Dr. Langer, known as the ‘mother of mindfulness,’ joins Ricki to discuss how reshaping our perspecti…
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Gardening Election Anxiety Away | Brian Brigantti and John Bonny
This election week, Ricki decides to destress by taking a weed gummy and talking about gardening alongside two pros – TikTok gardener Brian Brigantti and landscaper John Bonny. They chat about what’s growing in their gardens, how to create a sanctuary in your backyard, and what taking care of plant…
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You Got a Divorce? Congrats! | Lyz Lenz
Women are asking for divorce way more than men. Why is that, and shouldn’t that choice be met with celebration rather than pity? Ricki talks about her own divorces with Lyz Lenz, author of the recent memoir, “This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended my Marriage and Started my Life.” They get into finance…
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Sharing Our Hair Loss Stories | Y
For the first time ever, Ricki tells her hair loss story in detail alongside her friend and mentor Y, the founder of The Women’s Hair Loss Project. After Ricki began losing her hair in 1995, Y helped her explore treatment options, shop for wigs, and deal with the emotional turmoil. Y and Ricki swap…
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A Fall Food Reset | Melissa Urban
You may notice that your body thrives off some types of foods but feels awful after eating others. Why not experiment to figure out what’s working in your favor and what’s not? Ricki chats with Melissa Urban, the co-founder and CEO of The Whole30 Program, about how to optimize your meal choices and…
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How to Choose Yourself | Jennie Garth
‘90210’ star Jennie Garth rose to fame seemingly overnight in the 1990s, just like Ricki. After successful careers, kids at young ages, and multiple marriages, Ricki and Jennie chat about their latest era of choosing themselves. Jennie also shares stories from her ‘90210’ days, including hiding her…
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Neurodivergent Love | Michael Theo
You may know Michael Theo as the breakout star of the reality show 'Love on the Spectrum Australia,' where he and other young people with autism navigated the dating scene. He didn’t come away with a girlfriend, but he captured the hearts of countless people, including Ricki herself. Michael and Ri…
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What Mindfulness and Treating OCD Have in Common | Dr. Patrick McGrath
Chances are, you know someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 40 people will develop OCD at some point in their life. But what is it, and why does it show up so differently in each person? Ricki speaks with Dr. Patrick McGrath from NOCD…
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Passing the Talk Show Host Baton | Karamo
Little Karamo grew up watching Ricki Lake and dreaming of one day being on TV. Decades later, he gives Ricki her flowers for inspiring so many career decisions he’s made, like starting his own talk show, 'Karamo,' and competing in 'Dancing With the Stars.' He tells Ricki how much her show meant to …
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