When Melissa Radke shows up, you know it’s going to be real, hilarious, and completely unforgettable. If you know Melissa, you already know you're in for laughs, real talk, and probably a few “Did she just say that?” moments (the answer is yes, and we love her for it).
Melissa and I are diving into all the things: podcasting behind the scenes, the chaos of book launches, and what it really looks like to blend two very different family cultures in marriage. She shares some hilarious parenting stories, and we both talk about what we learned growing up that shaped how we raise our own kids.
We also talk about the challenge of writing authentic dialogue, how her ‘Swim Gym’ water aerobics sessions became comedy gold, and the raw truth behind body image, weight loss, and wellness. Melissa opens up about what self-care actually looks like when life is busy and unpredictable, and why laughter and honesty are so important.
I recently read Melissa’s book, Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship, and the Women Who Made Us This Way. Let me just tell y’all it is one of the few books written in the past century that I laughed out loud many times while reading. If you haven’t already, you need to order Melissa’s book TODAY.
This episode is packed with honesty, humor, and so many “me too” moments. Melissa brings the kind of real talk that reminds us we’re not alone—and that it’s okay to laugh while we figure it all out.
Chicken-Fried Women: Friendship, Kinship, and the Women Who Made Us This Way by Melissa Radke
The Chicken-Fried Women Podcast
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