It’s the 30th episode of That Greenwich Life and the first of 2025! I can’t believe how far we’ve come, and I’m so excited to kick off the year with a super fun special episode with tons of travel ideas as part of That Greenwich Life’s 5-part 2025 Glow-Up series this month.
     No New Year’s Resolutions here because – let’s be honest – who really keeps them? I know I don’t. Instead of only hitting the gym hardcore with the rest of the pack (ok…we can do that also), I’m focusing on five areas of our lives where we could all use just a little bit more self-care, attention and direction.
     This week in Part 1, I’m joined by my longtime friend and incredible NYC-based travel journalist, Juliet Izon, whose work has been featured in The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, The Wall Street Journal and more. Together – since you all know by now I’m a travel writer as well! - we’re sharing travel ideas and tips for every season and school break, whether you're dreaming of a spring getaway, summer escape, or a holiday trip to end the year. From Grenada to Morocco, Norway to San Diego, there’s something here for everyone, no matter your style or budget.
     What’s Inside:
          •        February Break Inspiration: Grenada’s serene Silver Sands Beach House and my upcoming trip to Beaches Turks & Caicos (with a magical stop at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter on the way back to Greenwich!).
          •        Spring Break Favorites: Morocco and Southern Spain for culture and adventure, or Mallorca for a quieter, off-season vibe.
          •        Summer Escapes: Norway’s fjords and culinary treasures, or a surprising pick—Vail, Colorado—perfect for hiking and llama treks.
          •        Holiday Travel Magic: Juliet shares her wintertime Lake Placid experience at Lake Placid Lodge, while I talk about the incredible Hotel del Coronado in San Diego.
          
      Special Thanks: PodPopuli for hosting me and to this episode’s sponsors, Illume Fertility and Steam Greenwich. 
      llume Fertility is a leading fertility and family-building practice serving the tri-state area since 2002, led by an award-winning team of highly credentialed, board-certified reproductive endocrinologists. I wish I knew about them when I was going through my grueling IVF journey. Visit IllumeFertility.com for more info. 
      Steam on Greenwich Avenue is your perfect solution for taking the night off from cooking. Visit www.SteamGreenwich.com for authentic dishes like dim sum, noodles, rice, duck and more – and enjoy a meal that’s fresh, homemade and that the whole family will love. 
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       Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and start booking your next adventure. Tune in the next five weeks for more of my 2025 Glow-Up series, and remember: 
Don’t just live your life—love it! ?

     Now that the holidays are officially over, it’s time to look back on the last few weeks and identify what worked well and what just didn’t so next year we don’t end up in the same unfulfilling patterns during the precious time of the holiday season.
     Too many of us KILLED ourselves to keep traditions alive that no longer serve us and our families, AND too many of us engaged in extreme people pleasing at a large cost to our own peace.
     This week I’m also sharing a listener’s moving story about finding gratitude amidst unimaginable loss. It’s a reminder that the holiday season is not just about perfection but about connection, healing, and joy in the small moments – and prioritizing your mental health.
In this episode:
•        A sneak peek into my upcoming girls’ getaway to the Mirabeau Inn & Spa in Rhinebeck, NY, with my best friend, Alison Seponara.
•        The joy of incorporating new traditions, like tinsel on the Christmas tree, and rethinking old ones that no longer serve us.
•        Why it’s okay to say “no” to holiday obligations and prioritize your family’s unique needs.
•        Reflections on past holidays, navigating childhood traditions with divorced parents, and how those experiences shape my current holiday approach.
•        The balance between people-pleasing and preserving your peace—and how to make self-care a priority.
 
     Thank You to This Week’s Sponsors!
A big shoutout to Room For Paws Pet Resort in Stamford, CT, for keeping Bleecker happy and loved during our busiest holiday weeks. Their exceptional care makes traveling a breeze! Check them out at RoomForPawsPetResort.com. And I’ve talked about Steam before on That Greenwich Life. Order takeout or delivery (or dine in) at this Greenwich Avenue restaurant. The ingredients are fresh, everything is homemade and the soup dumplings are perfection. Give yourself the night off from cooking and let Steam do it for you. Order at steamgreenwich.com   And as always thank you to Podpopuli for having me in your Greenwich CT studio.
 
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Thanks for tuning in, and remember: don’t just live your life—love it! See you in the New Year!

This week, I’m sharing some holiday highs, a few stumbles, and why staying flexible is more important this time of year than ever before. From our family’s Christmas tree adventure (where nothing went as planned) to balancing holiday to-dos with quiet moments, it’s all about finding joy in the unexpected.
      I also share a bit about past holidays that were tough and how those experiences helped me shift my perspective. We all experience grief around the holidays, and it's so important to leave space to process it. It’s not about having a picture-perfect season; it’s about finding little ways to make it meaningful, even if that means curling up with a blanket and just enjoying the glow of your Christmas tree.
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      A Big Thank You:
This episode is brought to you by Room For Paws Pet Resort. Room For Paws took such great care of Bleecker over Thanksgiving that he almost didn’t want to leave! Their exceptional care, personalized playtime, and top-tier sanitation gave me peace of mind. Check them out at RoomForPawsPetResort.com.
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      Thanks so much for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and let me know how you’re embracing the season. See you next week – and remember, don’t just live your life – love it! 

     In yet another follow-up to the past two episodes about body image, this week I’m joined by Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an OB-GYN with 25 years of experience and the founder of Tribe Called V. She has shepherded me – and countless other women and families -  through some pretty traumatic medical hurdles, and she is talking all things perimenopause with me this week in the studio.
     She’s dishing about hormonal changes, misconceptions about treatments – especially hormone therapy - and how to manage symptoms like weight gain, hot flashes, low libido and mood shifts. You’ll never believe how helpful something as simple as Vitamin D3 is – or watching your alcohol, sugar and caffeine intake! There’s no one-size-fits-all approach but she definitely shares some action items.
     Most importantly, we talk about how self-compassion plays a role in these changes. We have to find a middle-ground between making positive changes and accepting the natural aging process. 
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Thank you to PodPopuli for hosting me in your Greenwich, CT studio and a special shoutout to this week’s sponsor, Room For Paws Pet Resort, your fur baby’s home away from home! Their exceptional care, personalized playtime, and top-tier sanitation gave me peace of mind leaving Bleecker there while we were in California over Thanksgiving. Check them out at www.RoomForPawsPetResort.com for more info and bookings!
     Tune in next week for more, and remember: Don’t just live your life—love it (imperfections and all)! ?

This week, we’re diving into Part Two of our body image conversation. Everyone faces their own struggles, and while they may vary in size, what truly matters is how significant those struggles feel TO YOU. It’s not about whether others think your concerns are valid—it’s about how YOU perceive and deal with them. I’m sharing more about my postpartum recovery journey, how hormones and perimenopause play a role, and how intermittent fasting helped me when nothing else seemed to work. We need to shift our perspectives and embrace the beauty of our imperfections.

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Thank you to PodPopuli for hosting me in your Greenwich, CT studio and special thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Room for Paws Pet Resort—the ultimate home away from home for your fur babies! With their exceptional care, personalized playtime, and veterinarian-grade sanitation, Room For Paws Pet Resort made it so much easier for me to leave my sweet golden doodle Bleecker when we traveled. Check them out at www.RoomForPawsPetResort.com for more info and bookings!

This Thanksgiving, instead of worrying about our bodies or what we’ve eaten, let’s focus on positivity and gratitude. Yes, there's something about every one of our bodies we wish we could change, but while the world may judge our size or shape – and sometimes we are our own harshest critics -- it’s our job to remind ourselves that we are beautiful, blessed, and deserving of self-love.

This week, I’m sharing my own postpartum recovery struggles and how I’ve navigated body changes, negative self-talk, and have learned to embrace this season of life (there is not much exercise happening for me these days). Plus, I talk about how Rent the Runway saved my sanity after my daughter was born, the power of body positivity for our kids, and why it’s time we all start being kinder to ourselves.

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Thank you to PodPopuli for hosting me in your Greenwich, CT studio and special thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Room for Paws Pet Resort—the ultimate home away from home for your fur babies! With their exceptional care, personalized playtime, and veterinarian-grade sanitation, Room For Paws Pet Resort made it so much easier for me to leave my sweet golden doodle Bleecker when we traveled. Check them out at www.RoomForPawsPetResort.com for more info and bookings!

Tune in next week for part two of this very important topic, and remember: Don’t just live your life—love it (and love yourself too)! ?

This week, I’m still reflecting on the post-election mood and no matter which way you voted, we have to find a better way to understand one another, even when we disagree, and we have to find a better way to understand the facts.

I’m sharing my go-to resource for staying informed without the drama and false info: Mo News, and I’m joined by Mosheh Oinounou, founder of Mo News and former Emmy, Murrow, and Webby-winning Executive Producer at Fox News, CBS, CNBC and Bloomberg TV. He's one of the smartest guys I know and a personal friend from our days working together at the student newspaper at our alma mater, The George Washington University.

As a former journalist, I know how overwhelming news can be, especially when misinformation is everywhere. That’s why I’m excited to highlight tools like Mo News that make it easier to get the facts—and why we all need a little more empathy and a lot less noise in our lives. We’re also talking about how Greenwich schools are tackling kids’ device use and why it matters -- and the new secret weapon for MOM brain – Chat GPT.

Don’t forget to check out Mo News, follow him on instagram @Mosheh, listen to his daily podcast, subscribe to his exclusive content, including more in-depth interviews and grab some Mo News merch. You can also connect with me on Instagram @dorothyonTV and visit dorothyonTV.com for That Greenwich Life merch and more.

Thank you to PodPopuli for hosting me in your Greenwich, CT studio and special thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Room for Paws Pet Resort—the ultimate home away from home for your fur babies! With their exceptional care, personalized playtime, and veterinarian-grade sanitation, they made it so much easier for me to leave my sweet golden doodle Bleecker when I traveled. Check them out at www.RoomForPawsPetResort.com for more info and bookings!

See you next Thursday, and remember—don’t just live your life, love it!

The election is over, and whether your candidate won or lost, we ALL have the chance to choose kindness and tolerance toward each other and reject hate every single minute of every single day. It’s not often on this show that I talk about specific things that happen in Greenwich that involve other people – afterall it’s NOT a gossip show even though some would like to hear the juicy dish on this town. 

But the stories I’m sharing this week needed to be told in the hopes that it will inspire us all to be a bit more tolerant of each other and leave any sense of entitlement we may have behind – whether you live in Greenwich or anywhere else in this world.

It's easy to be angry and act on that anger – but it’s also easy to be kind, especially when our kids are watching our every move.

Follow me for more on Instagram @DorothyOnTv and at www.DorothyOnTV.com and head on over to my Youtube channel to watch full episodes of the show. Special thanks to @podpopuli - they take the hard parts out of podcasting by graciously hosting me in their new Greenwich CT studio, and a heartfelt thanks also to this episode’s sponsor: Steam on Greenwich Avenue. Visit www. SteamGreenwich.com for authentic dishes like dim sum, noodles, rice, duck and more – and take a night off from making dinner. In an effort to foster community, Steam has also extended the hours of their lunch special to middle-school and high-school students so they can dine in at their Greenwich Avenue and afford a decent meal in a safe setting.

And don’t forget to shop the That Greenwich Life MERCH store!!! Hats, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, even baby onesies – if you want it, we’ve got it! SHOP NOW through my website – www.DorothyOnTV.com – by clicking the SHOP tab at the top right of the page. 

And remember – Don’t just live your life, love it!

It’s time to tell the story of how I ended up sharing a private moment – and a drink – with one of the biggest rap moguls in music history one night in the early 2000s. He is now in federal custody after being arrested and charged for multiple crimes including sex trafficking with two dozen other lawsuits filed against him accusing him of drugging, assulting and even raping people. 

You don’t want to miss this. In the early days of my career as a celebrity reporter working for People magazine, I was paid to party in New York City, and this is only one of dozens of tales from the vault.

Follow me for more on Instagram @DorothyOnTv and at www.DorothyOnTV.com and head on over to my Youtube channel to watch full episodes of the show. Special thanks to @podpopuli - they take the hard parts out of podcasting by graciously hosting me in their new Greenwich CT studio, and a heartfelt thanks also to this episode’s sponsor: Steam on Greenwich Avenue. Visit www. SteamGreenwich.com for authentic dishes like dim sum, noodles, rice, duck and more – and take a night off from making dinner. In an effort to foster community, Steam has also extended the hours of their lunch special to middle-school and high-school students so they can dine in at their Greenwich Avenue and afford a decent meal in a safe setting.

And don’t forget to shop the That Greenwich Life MERCH store!!! Hats, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, even baby onesies – if you want it, we’ve got it! SHOP NOW through my website – www.DorothyOnTV.com – by clicking the SHOP tab at the top right of the page. 

And remember – Don’t just live your life, love it!

Being sick sucks. Being really sick – I’m talking “hospital” sick, “can’t-figure-out-what’s-wrong-and-you-have-to-see-a-million-specialists” sick really sucks.  It’s an emotional roller coaster whether you are the patient or someone you love is.  It can be traumatic – I know it was for me when I went through 4+ years of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and failed IVF – and navigating the healthcare system (and being made to feel like a number instead of a human being) was its own secondary trauma for me and so many others. 

But my dear friend, Dr. Tracy Shevell, M.D., is changing that for people – with a focus on women – and helping them navigate the most complex health mysteries while at the same time empowering them throughout their journeys. She joined me in Podpopuli’s Greenwich CT studio on the most recent episode of That Greenwich Life, and shared an action plan for when -- not if – a health crisis strikes. Follow her on Instagram @tracyshevellmd where she hosts regular “office hours” or find out more about her personalized offerings at her website: www.tracyshevellmd.com 

She shepherded me through a very confusing medical crisis – a riddle, really with no answer  - and for all her clients, she is part therapist, part doctor, all friend. I’m forever grateful to her, and so glad now she is helping so many others. 

Follow me for more on Instagram @DorothyOnTv and at www.DorothyOnTV.com and head on over to my Youtube channel to watch full episodes of the show. Special thanks to @podpopuli - they take the hard parts out of podcasting by graciously hosting me in their new Greenwich CT studio, and a heartfelt thanks also to this episode’s sponsor: Steam on Greenwich Avenue. Visit www. SteamGreenwich.com for authentic dishes like dim sum, noodles, rice, duck and more – and take a night off from making dinner. As part of their commitment to bettering the entire Greenwich community, Steam has even extended their mid-day lunch specials so middle-school and high-school students have a safe place to hang out and enjoy a delicious meal at an affordable price after school. Take a night off from cooking, and order Steam instead to support this amazing establishment in our town!

And don’t forget to shop the That Greenwich Life MERCH store!!! Hats, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, even baby onesies – if you want it, we’ve got it! SHOP NOW through my website – www.DorothyOnTV.com – by clicking the SHOP tab at the top right of the page. 

And remember – Don’t just live your life, love it!