Cake For Dinner – Details, episodes & analysis

This week on Cake for Dinner, I’m joined by Dr. Jordana Herschthal, M.D., board-certified dermatologist at The Herschthal Practice in Boca Raton, for a fun and fascinating conversation about all things skin.

From lasers and injectables to how expectations around aging have shifted through the years, Jordana breaks it all down in a way that’s approachable, insightful, and easy to understand. We talk about what’s worth your time (and money), the science behind today’s most popular treatments, and why subtlety is the real secret to aging well.

It’s an episode full of practical tips, expert advice, and a fresh perspective on how to care for your skin at every stage — without the overwhelm.

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott Keesha Scott is the cofounder of Guardian Recovery, a national behavioral health company, where she oversees the Adolescent Program. She’s also a writer, podcast host, and mother of three. With a master’s degree in psychology and certification as a parenting coach, she blends professional expertise with real-life experience to support families and spark honest conversations.

Today’s guest is Amanda Marino, founder of Next Level Recovery and one of the fiercest women I know. You might recognize her from A&E’s Intervention, but what I admire most is how she’s turned her own story into a mission to help others heal. She’s a mom of two, an unstoppable entrepreneur, and the definition of grit with heart.

Cake For Dinner is also available on Spotify and YouTube!

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Keesha Scott is the cofounder of Guardian Recovery, a national behavioral health company, where she oversees the Adolescent Program. She’s also a writer, podcast host, and mother of three. With a master’s degree in psychology and certification as a parenting coach, she blends professional expertise with real-life experience to support families and spark honest conversations.

Join me for a deeply honest conversation with Braunwyn Windham-Burke — former Real Housewives of Orange County cast member, mother of seven, and a voice of unflinching truth on her journey to sobriety.

From life in the spotlight to the struggle behind closed doors, Braunwyn’s story isn’t one you’ll forget. We talk motherhood, addiction, identity, reinvention, and everything it takes to rise from the ruins of public scrutiny into the clarity of recovery. Whether you know her from Bravo or you’re just here for raw, real storytelling — this is for anyone who’s ever felt broken, misunderstood, or desperate for a second chance.

Tune in. Her journey is your permission to start again.

00:00 – Intro

05:25 – Hitting rock bottom & deciding to quit

10:00 – The accountability of reality TV

13:00 – Seven kids & sobriety during motherhood

15:00 – Sobriety, the pandemic, and sexuality

18:00 – Coming out later in life

20:00 – How kids responded to sobriety & divorce

23:00 – Motherhood, social media, and authenticity

30:00 – Advice for women hiding parts of themselves

31:30 – Confidence, faith, and self-esteem in your 40s

Cake For Dinner is also available on YouTube and Spotify!

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Keesha Scott is the cofounder of Guardian Recovery, a national behavioral health company, where she oversees the Adolescent Program. She’s also a writer, podcast host, and mother of three. With a master’s degree in psychology and certification as a parenting coach, she blends professional expertise with real-life experience to support families and spark honest conversations.

This week we’re joined by Lisa Danielle Pastrich—single mom, founder of The Accessory Hoarder, and the styling curator behind La Strada Showroom. She makes accessorizing look effortless, but trust me, this episode is anything but polished—we’re digging into the raw, vulnerable conversations about mental health, single parenting, and the real hustle behind building something beautiful.

Cake For Dinner is also available on Spotify and Apple!

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Keesha Scott is the cofounder of Guardian Recovery, a national behavioral health company, where she oversees the Adolescent Program. She’s also a writer, podcast host, and mother of three. With a master’s degree in psychology and certification as a parenting coach, she blends professional expertise with real-life experience to support families and spark honest conversations.

This week I’m talking with Carly Altier, founder of The Seed Coffee House and mom of five. She does it all and makes it look easy—but in this conversation, we get down to business, literally.

Cake For Dinner is also available on Spotify and YouTube!

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott

Keesha Scott is the cofounder of Guardian Recovery, a national behavioral health company, where she oversees the Adolescent Program. She’s also a writer, podcast host, and mother of three. With a master’s degree in psychology and certification as a parenting coach, she blends professional expertise with real-life experience to support families and spark honest conversations.

This week on Cake for Dinner, I’m joined by Deanna Weilbacher, PA-C, from Hybrid Medical Solution. She specializes in hormones—and honestly, she’s the one who saved me from death by loss of estrogen. We’re talking hormones, peptides, sex drive, and all the things women deserve real answers about. Listen up, ladies—this one matters. 🎙️✨

Cake For Dinner is also available on Spotify and YouTube!

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott

Keesha Scott is the cofounder of Guardian Recovery, a national behavioral health company, where she oversees the Adolescent Program. She’s also a writer, podcast host, and mother of three. With a master’s degree in psychology and certification as a parenting coach, she blends professional expertise with real-life experience to support families and spark honest conversations.

Dr. Samantha Saltz—affectionately known as Dr. Sam—is a double-board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist based in Boca Raton, FL. In our conversation, we talked about what she sees every day in her practice—the rise in teen anxiety, the pressures kids are under, and just how hard parenting can feel when your child is struggling with mental health. Dr. Sam’s empathy, deep understanding, and care for each patient are incredible, and she’s helped shape my own parenting in countless ways. She also got beautifully vulnerable, opening up about her own difficult journey to motherhood and the lessons she’s still learning as a parent herself.

Dr. Sam is extensively published both in academic journals and local newspapers. She has co-authored a chapter in Kaplan and Sadock, which is one of the most prestigious textbooks of psychiatry. Her expertise has been shared with her community on the radio and on television. She is passionate about psychiatry, mental health and the overall wellness of other people.

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Today I sit down with Suzanne Warye, author of The Sober Shift and host of The Sober Mom Life Podcast, to talk about what sobriety really looks like inside motherhood.

Suzanne opens up about the moment that changed everything — waking up from a blackout after unknowingly nursing her baby — and how shame, not alcohol, became the real thing she had to confront. Together, we unpack the truth behind mommy wine culture, the grief that comes with quitting drinking, and why sobriety isn’t about restriction — it’s about presence.

We talk on postpartum mental health, OCD, intrusive thoughts, people-pleasing, and the courage it takes to live authentically when sobriety costs you brand deals, relationships, and approval. Suzanne shares how getting sober didn’t make life easier — but it made it real.

If you’re a mom questioning your relationship with alcohol, feeling overwhelmed, or wondering if sobriety could offer something more, this episode will make you feel seen, validated, and less alone.

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00:00 – Intro 02:10 – “Shame seeped into every inch of my body” 04:40 – The moment that ended moderation 07:10 – “I didn’t think sobriety was for me” 09:20 – Vulnerability, shame & telling the truth publicly 12:30 – Is sobriety about accountability or freedom? 15:40 – Why being sober and being a mom should go together 18:50 – Why people get uncomfortable when you don’t drink 22:20 – Sobriety as a superpower (and why it sounds ridiculous at first) 24:40 – Grief, loss, and learning to feel without numbing 27:45 – The “magically mundane” moments alcohol steals 30:00 – Why quitting drinking feels worse before it feels better 32:10 – Shame, childhood coping, and the root of alcohol use 33:40 – Postpartum OCD & intrusive thoughts explained 36:40 – Why OCD is often misunderstood in mothers 39:00 – Dancing sober, self-expression & freedom 42:00 – Getting out of your head and into your body 44:20 – Inadequacy, motherhood, and comparison culture 46:30 – What actually matters in parenting 49:00 – Modeling emotional health for your children 52:30 – How to talk to your kids about alcohol (without fear)

What happens when purpose matters more than fame?

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Caitlin Crosby — founder of The Giving Keys — shares her journey from growing up in Hollywood and working in acting and music, to building a global pay-it-forward movement that has employed over 150 people transitioning out of homelessness.

Caitlin opens up about body image pressures in the entertainment industry, the moment a homeless couple became her first business partners, and why words like hope, strength, and worthy can literally save lives. She also speaks candidly about single motherhood, resisting victim mentality, navigating trauma, redefining “happy endings,” and why service is often born from struggle.

This episode is a raw, honest exploration of meaning, resilience, faith, and what it truly means to give back — especially when life doesn’t go as planned.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, parent, creative, or someone searching for deeper purpose, this conversation will move you.

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00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Who Is Caitlin Crosby? Growing Up in Hollywood 02:30 – The Birth of The Giving Keys & the Pay-It-Forward Model 03:30 – Acting, Music & Why Fame Was Never the Goal 05:45 – Body Image, Photoshop & the “Love Your Flaws” Movement 08:00 – Why Human Connection Matters More Than Performance 10:15 – The Homeless Couple That Changed Everything 12:30 – Employing People Transitioning Out of Homelessness 13:15 – Single Motherhood, Hustle & Resisting Victim Mentality 16:10 – Trauma, Compassion & Being ‘Chosen’ for Hard Things 19:00 – Daily Practices for Breaking Out of Victim Mentality 22:00 – What Is a “Happy Ending,” Really? 25:10 – Gratitude, Perspective & Defining Yourself Beyond Lack 26:10 – Launching The Giving Keys Foundation (501c3) 27:40 – Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Giving Keys Away 30:40 – What’s Next: Speaking, Coaching, Music & Trauma Counseling 32:25 – Final Reflections on Service, Faith & Legacy

Today I sit down with Allison Walsh — author, entrepreneur, mental-health advocate, and founder of the She Believes She Could movement — sits down to share the raw truth behind her journey. From battling anorexia and bulimia as a teenager, to becoming Miss Florida, to building a career helping women turn their mess into their message, Allison reveals how vulnerability became her greatest strength.

Alongside her own story, Allison opens up about navigating her daughter’s severe eating disorder diagnosis — a mother’s worst fear — and how that chapter forced her to redesign her career, her priorities, and her identity.

This conversation is a masterclass in resilience, motherhood, authenticity, and reclaiming your voice. Whether you’re a parent struggling to support a child, a woman trying to find your purpose, or someone learning to step into your story, this episode will leave you changed.

What You’ll Learn: • Why authenticity is more powerful than perfection • How to turn your lived experiences into impact and purpose • The reality of parenting a child battling mental health issues • The importance of community, mentorship, and sharing your story • How to unlearn perfectionism and build a life that actually supports you

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00:00 Introduction 00:27 Parenting Kids in Recovery 01:02 Turning Your Mess Into a Message 01:31 The Origin of Her Eating Disorder Story 03:15 The Mentor Who Changed Everything 04:12 Accountability Through Storytelling 06:17 What Fueled the Eating Disorder 08:14 “I Was So Alone” 09:20 Outpatient Recovery & Survival 10:36 Finding Community in the Eating Disorder Space 12:05 When Her Daughter Got Sick 14:04 Hospitalization & Six Months of Treatment 15:19 The Hardest Chapter of Her Life 17:20 Redesigning Her Entire Life 18:52 Healing the Drive for Perfection 21:12 “Who Not How” — Building Support 22:37 The Power of Belief 24:42 Helping Women Shape Their Stories 26:17 Unlearning Perfection & Becoming Yourself 29:02 The Truth About Reinvention 30:55 Hard-Earned Wisdom Through Life’s Crises 31:31 Parenting Honestly & Imperfectly 33:15 Teaching Kids It's Okay Not to Be Okay 34:10 How to Turn Your Mess Into a Message 36:04 You Already Have a Personal Brand 37:10 Authenticity Wins Every Time 38:11 How to Work With Allison