Trying To Figure It Out

We're back this week with a solo episode! Get cozy with me and dive into the mid-twenties scaries. I've had some time to reflect since the last solo episode and I share with you how I've been feeling recently about my childhood home selling. What do you do when your home is no longer your home? With the house being gone, I've had to tackle the challenge of changing my address on EVERYTHING – IDs, credit cards, bills, you name it. Life has been coming at me fast lately now that I'm 26 and apparently it's all thanks to my frontal lobe maturing. Welcome to my fully-formed brain. Enjoy! Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

Lily Rosenthal joins me on Trying To Figure It Out this week for SUCH a fun episode. Lily is the queen of the LA food scene and she dishes out recommendations that would make any foodie drool. Lily and I take a trip back to her childhood and she shares what it was like growing up on the set of Everybody Loves Raymond. Lily's dad, Phil Rosenthal, was the creator, writer, and executive producer of the show, and Lily gets real about the influence her dad has had on her and her career path. You'll hear all about her family's infamous Sunday movie nights where actors, writers, and directors across Hollywood join the Rosenthals at their home for homemade pizza and a movie. And Lily also tells the story of her and her boyfriend's amazing meet cute; he's a chef, of course. We finish with a rapidfire segment of some of Lily's top recommendations throughout Los Angeles. You'll learn which restaurant has the best smashburger, what her absolute favorite bagel is, where to celebrate your next birthday, and what her Erewhon hot take is. Get excited, I know you're going to love this one. Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett and Tristan Pelletier Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

Addie McCracken joins Trying To Figure It Out this week for her very first public interview. Opening up like never before, Addie shares some of the challenges she faced in high school and what went through her head when she found out she was pregnant with Rustyn at 19 years old. Brady and Rustyn join us as well and Rustyn is as chatty and adorable as ever. You'll learn all about Addie and Brady's parenting style and how Rustyn became so talkative at such a young age. Addie shares how social media has changed her family's life for the better and we get a sneak peek at Addie and Brady's upcoming wedding plans! I loved getting to meet the whole family – Addie, Brady, and Rustyn bring so much joy with them and I know you'll feel that through this episode too. Enjoy! Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett and Tristan Pelletier Research: Jillian Himmelwright

This week's episode is a Disneyland vlog! Check it out on the Trying To Figure It Out with Ally Petitti YouTube channel. Tune in for all my insider tips, can't-miss rides, and where you have to eat. Enjoy! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSUmrSWFfbo Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock

Kristi Howard, the Queen of Getting Banned, joins me this week on Trying To Figure It Out for an incredible conversation. Kristi gets real about her anxiety and explains how she's working on saying “yes” to more social outings, even though she might rather stay at home in bed. Kristi also opens up like never before about the loss of her older sister to addiction. Kristi shares what it was like watching her sister succumb to the disease all because of one decision she made at 14 years old. We have a very raw and candid conversation about addiction and I am so grateful to Kristi for being so open with me. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of drug abuse and addiction, and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, free, confidential support is available 24/7 through SAMHSA at 800.662.4357 and online at samhsa.gov. Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett and Tristan Pelletier Research: Jillian Himmelwright

Real-life Gossip Girl Kristi Cook joins TTFIO this week. It's been six months since Kristi revealed that she is the woman behind the ultra-popular celebrity news account Spill Sesh. For the past five years, Kristi has been running Spill Sesh on YouTube and bringing fans all the celebrity gossip they could need. After we hash out all our thoughts on the Met Gala, Kristi shares what went into her decision to start her account anonymously and how her content has changed since she revealed her identity. We talk about how to deal with internet hate and the pressure that comes with posting online. As usual, we wrap up with Al P's Three and Kristi has some true bops to add to the playlist. Enjoy! Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Out now on all podcast platforms. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Follow Kristi/Spill Sesh on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpillSesh Follow Kristi/Spill Sesh on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spillsesh_yt?lang=en Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett and Anshul Shankhdhar Research: Jillian Himmelwright

This week on Trying To Figure It Out we are diving into all things polyamory. Poly therapist and expert Dr. Manijeh Badiee is here to answer all your questions and share her own experiences in polyamorous relationships. Dr. Badiee lays out all the basics of what polyamory is, and then explains what configurations polyamory can take and what you need to consider before entering a poly relationship. How do you deal with feelings of jealousy? What's the difference between non-monogamy, polyamory, and an open relationship? What boundaries or rules should you set in a poly relationship? Dr. Badiee shares what has worked for her and her two life partners over the years and also brings her wisdom as a therapist working with poly individuals and couples. There is so much to learn. Have you always been curious about polyamory? This episode is for you. Enjoy! Additional resources: Dr. Badiee's website: https://www.polytherapist.com/ RADAR worksheet: https://www.multiamory.com/radar Polyamory Devotional: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122758252-a-polyamory-devotional Polysecure and Polywise: https://www.jessicafern.com/books Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett and Tristan Pelletier Research: Jillian Himmelwright

Get ready to make some comfort food because I'm taking you into my kitchen for this week's solo episode. I walk you through how to make my grandma's famous eggplant parm while I get real with you about how I've been doing lately. My childhood home is for sale, which has unleashed so many realizations for me about getting older and growing up. Does anyone really know what they're doing in their mid-twenties? To put the cherry on top, my twenty-sixth birthday is coming up and I don't feel like celebrating at all. All that more this week on Trying To Figure It Out. Enjoy your eggplant parm! Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett and Tristan Pelletier Additional Support: Jillian Himmelwright

Harvard Business School grad and Netflix star Sara Jane Ho shares tips for modern etiquette. Topics include first dates, relationship conflicts, making friends, and navigating social situations with ease. Ho redefines etiquette as a playbook for empowerment in various relationships, emphasizing setting boundaries respectfully.

Celebrity facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond joins me this week on TTFIO to talk all about botox, facelifts, facial sculpting, and more. Dr. Diamond has worked with celebrities like the Kardashians, Chrissy Teigen, and Katy Perry to help them look and feel their best. Today he is here to talk all about how he grew into one of the most highly sought-after plastic surgeons and the care that he provides. I ask him all your burning questions about facial plastic surgery: What procedures do celebrities ask for? What exactly is Ozempic face? Should celebrities disclose when they've had work done? All that and more! You'll definitely want to tune in. Check out Dr. Diamond's skincare line, Metacine, which is inspired by Dr. Diamond's practices and procedures: https://drdiamondsmetacine.com/ Also available as a video podcast on YouTube. Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@allypetitti?lang=en Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/ Al P's Three: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/27My1AtDVYwrb7kM0Ilqm2?si=2a70434127aa4519&nd=1 Host: Ally Petitti Producer/Editor: Eliza Laycock Camera/Audio: Jeremy Bassett and Tristan Pelletier Research: Jillian Himmelwright