Kelly Rizzo on Public Grief, Anxiety, and Rebuilding Life After Tragedy

On this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle are joined by Kelly Rizzo, host of the podcast Comfort Food and widow of beloved comedian Bob Saget.

In this vulnerable conversation about grief and loss, Kelly shares the deep love she had for Bob, the heartbreak that followed his death in 2022, and how she continues to manage her relationship with grief and the trauma she experienced processing such a loss in the public eye.

Kelly also shares her personal experience of finding love again after loss, how she knew she was ready to date again, and also talks of her personal experience of choosing to live child-free.

We felt such a beautiful connection with Kelly in this episode and we hope you love it as much as we do!

Episode Highlights:

Grief after sudden loss while grieving in the public eye
The trauma of grief, PTSD, and the blessing of sharing your story to help others
Finding love again and the importance of not settling in relationships
Choosing a child-free life and breaking free from societal expectations

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