More Life with Carl Radke

The Bachelorette’s Michael Allio on Losing His Wife, Single Parenting, and Finding Love Again

Two years after losing his wife Laura to cancer, Michael Allio did something no one expected - he went on 'The Bachelorette' to start living again. He sits down with Carl to talk about going on reality TV as a grieving single dad, raising their son James, getting judged for daring to move forward, getting sober, and how he slowly found love again on his own terms. A beautiful conversation about grief, fatherhood, and the courage to begin again before you feel ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Below Deck's Captain Sandy Yawn on Going from Rock Bottom to Captaining Million Dollar Yachts

Before she was running million-dollar yachts on Below Deck Mediterranean, Captain Sandy Yawn was hiding from police in the bushes, getting kicked out of halfway houses, and spending nights at a Denny's with nowhere to go. In this conversation, Carl and Captain Sandy get into how she clawed her way to 36 years sober, why she leads her crew with empathy instead of ego, and the ultimatum she once gave a crew member that may have saved their life. Tough, honest, and full of hard-won wisdom on what it actually takes to rebuild a life and become the captain fans know today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Remi Bader on TikTok Stardom, Body Image, & Mental Health in the Spotlight

Creator, founder, and size-inclusivity and mental health advocate Remi Bader joins Carl in the More Life studio. She opens up about landing in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, getting let go from her first jobs at Bravo and Tidal, how her TikTok blew up overnight, and her honest, ongoing journey with binge eating, recovery, and weight loss surgery. Remi and Carl get real about navigating mental health in public, handling the internet's opinions, dating, and why the right people in your corner change everything. Remi has recommended a couple resources if you are looking for more information on any of the topics covered in this episode: https://jedfoundation.org/helplines-for-specific-identities/ [https://jedfoundation.org/helplines-for-specific-identities/] https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ [https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/] https://www.amazon.com/Brain-over-Binge-Conventional-Recovered/dp/0984481702 [https://www.amazon.com/Brain-over-Binge-Conventional-Recovered/dp/0984481702] Sponsors: Pura: Explore the Scents of Calm Collection at pura.com/calm [pura.com/calm]. Use code RADKE for 15% off your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Summer House’s Lindsay Hubbard on 'In the City', Motherhood, and Reconciling with Carl

The reunion you didn't know you needed. Lindsay Hubbard sits down with Carl at Soft Bar for the first time to reminisce about the early days, the seasons that bonded them, and the slow rebuild of their friendship. Lindsay also gets into life as a mom to Gemma, building ‘In the City’ from scratch, and where she's at now. This one’s a good reminder that growth, grace, and time can bring people back together. Sponsors: - Pura: Explore the Scents of Calm Collection at pura.com/calm [pura.com/calm]. Use code RADKE for 15% off your first order - Bonobos: Head to Bonobos.com [Bonobos.com] — and upgrade your wardrobe for summer and beyond. - iRestore: Unlock your best hair & skin with @iRestorelaser [https://www.instagram.com/irestorelaser/?hl=en] and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code RADKE at irestore.com/RADKE [irestore.com/RADKE]! #irestorepod - Superpower:  Head over to Superpower.com [Superpower.com] and use code RADKE for $20 off your membership. - Fabletics: Shop now at Fabletics.com/radke [Fabletics.com/radke] to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. - Lola: Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com [Lolablankets.com] by using code RADKE at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Joshua Bassett on His New Memoir, Addiction, and Surviving Heart Failure

'High School Musical' star and musician Joshua Bassett sits down with Carl to discuss his memoir, 'The Rookie: My Public, Private, and Secret Life', opening up about the ketamine addiction that nearly killed him, surviving heart failure at 23, and the body image struggles men keep hidden. Joshua serves as an Official NAMI Ambassador. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization. Learn more at NAMI.org [NAMI.ORG]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]