Explore every episode of the podcast Cooking Your Way Through Life
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Cooking Your Way Through "Long Distance Relationships" | 14 août 2025 | 00:31:43 | |
In this episode we dive into the idea of getting into a long distance relationship. While relationships are already hard, the idea to be there for someone while being across the world may be too scary for some. Today's recipe is going over a Spanish Style Tortilla which is the perfect meal for morning, noon, or night. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Using All Of Your Resources" | 07 août 2025 | 00:32:52 | |
Today's episode is all about using all of the resources that you have at your disposal. Sometimes we overlook the resources we do have and are too focused on the ones that we don't have access to. Today's recipe is a really fun and delicious dish called Shaking Beef, a Vietnamese favorite. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "They Are Just Not That Into You" | 31 juil. 2025 | 00:30:02 | |
Today's episode is all about either misreading or just ignoring the signs that someone is just not that into you. Sometimes we just want to hear or see what we want and live in the fantasy. Today's recipe is Sweedish Meatballs and it is a perfect addition to your regular meals that you cook in rotation. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Getting Ghosted" | 24 juil. 2025 | 00:31:49 | |
Today's episode is all about that dreadful feeling of being ghosted. What hurts more, the getting ghosted or the unanswered questions and no closure? Today's recipe is African Peanut Stew, which really has a unique flavor and richness that you can't find in just any stew or soup. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Is Monogamy Still The Standard" | 17 juil. 2025 | 00:37:22 | |
On today's episode I want to ask the question about where we are as a society and is a Monogamous relationship still the standard or what people strive for today. We will also go over a really unique and delicious recipe that will make you love pork belly if you don't already. The Sticky Chinese Pork Belly is a recipe that will have you addicted to not only the pork belly itself, but the sauce too. | |||
| Season 5 Teaser | 23 déc. 2024 | 00:01:14 | |
This is just a quick teaser to get you back on board with my podcast. Telling you some of the things I have planned this season and why it took so long to come back. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Holiday Special Episode" | 23 déc. 2024 | 00:35:39 | |
This is a special holiday edition episode that features some tips and tricks on making a really juicy Turkey for the holidays. I also go over some of my favorite things to do each year and why I love traveling this time of year. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "What Super Power Would You Choose" with TJ, Paul Ness, Asher Rohan, Alyssa G, Taylor Sokol, OG, Tinesha Tutt, Ayla, ChefLeen, & Chef Patrick | 18 oct. 2023 | 00:34:37 | |
This is the Season 4 question for everyone and it's, if you could have any super power what would it be? This episode turned out so cool and I never would have guessed what people choose, also it's funny that the 2 chefs on the this season choose the same power lol. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "The Fear Of Moving On" with ChefLeen | 02 août 2023 | 00:45:37 | |
This is the last episode of Season 4 and it is appropriately named too because I think I've moved on from so many things this year already. We discuss our past choices and decisions with moving on as well as give you some tips and tricks how not to get stuck or overthink the idea of moving on. Today I created a dessert inspired by ChefLeen herself and it is an Apple Cheesecake Crumb Pie, which turned out to be really delicious. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "The Narrative" | 26 juil. 2023 | 00:44:27 | |
On today's episode I wanted to explore the idea of understanding the narrative. Lot's of times we are told what the narrative is in a situation and we throw our common sense out the window to believe it. Sometimes your gut tells you the real narrative and you are just afraid to go against what your are being told. Also today I make a version of a surf and turf using two of my favorite proteins, duck and scallops. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Being In The Moment" with Chef Patrick | 19 juil. 2023 | 01:05:41 | |
This episode we will discuss living and being in the moment vs always looking for the future and things to come. Patrick teaches me one of my favorite new quotes and when you hear it you'll probably use it too. Today we also go into our grilling bag and make some Korean Style Grilled Rack of Lamb with A Sweet & Spicy Slaw. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Being Gaslit" | 12 juil. 2023 | 00:44:51 | |
On today's episode we break down what gaslighting is and also I give you some examples of my experiences with in. It can be done in the workplace as well as in personal relationships so you just never know. We also make a simple but tasty recipe, it's a shrimp bacon ranch pocket. You don't wanna miss this one because you can swap out these ingredients so easily and still make it tasty. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Hostile Work Environments" with Ayla | 05 juil. 2023 | 01:17:31 | |
Today's episode we discuss working in a hostile work environment and why some of these companies have been seeing a large decrease in people wanting to work for them. We give you some of our personal experiences and also shed some light on how companies can make it better. We also make a Ratatouille today and it's a great 1 pan dish that can be vegan, vegetarian, or you can add meat to it. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Having Perspective" | 28 juin 2023 | 00:38:55 | |
Today's episode really goes over why having perspective can really change your entire life. Sometimes we are going through things or just not in a good space and if we stop and look at it differently everything can change. I also make my favorite cake of all time, pineapple upside cake. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Who You Know vs What You Know" with Tinesha Tutt | 21 juin 2023 | 00:45:39 | |
You might have seen my co-host Tinesha on Million Dollar Listings, but today she tells you some real tea about her industry. We talk everything from nepotism to faking it online and not backing it up in person. We also make an amazing pineapple teriyaki salmon skewer with a spinach salad. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Why Are Companies Buying Residential Real Estate But You Aren’t" with Alyssa G. | 20 juin 2023 | 00:55:00 | |
This is a bonus episode where we are celebrating National Homeownership Month with some amazing gems from Alyssa. I also try to drop some gems on the personal chef and some home cooking things too. You won't want to miss this episode if you have any questions about real estate or hiring a personal chef. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Being A Contract Worker" | 14 juin 2023 | 00:47:13 | |
On today's episode we scratch the surface on being a contract worker and I share how I got my start. I also give you some good things and bad things of switching from a 9-5 to a contract based life. We make one of my favorite items today too, empanadas and we fill them with a cheesesteak mixture. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Post Pandemic Side Effects" with OG | 07 juin 2023 | 00:59:48 | |
Today we talk about post pandemic side effects and how we are moving on since the pandemic a little. We also laugh a lot on this episode and I think that's something that really has because a norm for most of me and my friends when we get together because life is short. Today's recipe is a shrimp and lobster bisque and it is on the spicy side, but great for all times of the year. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "The Power of No" | 31 mai 2023 | 00:46:00 | |
On today's episode we talk about saying no and meaning no to any and everything. Also I share my best advice on saying no and how I went from being a people pleaser to saying no way more now than I use to. Today's recipe is a Salmon Alfredo and it takes a classic and adds a slight twist on it. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Real Friends VS Work Friends" with Taylor Sokol | 24 mai 2023 | 00:47:31 | |
On today's episode I get to have a good time with half of the podcast duo from "The Potential Podcast" Taylor Sokol. We go over some of the misconceptions of having a real friend vs a work friend and how sometimes it depends on where you work and proximity. We also make a jerk red snapper with cilantro lime rice and mango salsa that really packs a flavor punch. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Fantasy VS Reality" | 17 mai 2023 | 00:35:59 | |
On today's episode I was inspired by one of my favorite artist, Ms. Lauryn Hill from her song "Adam Lives In Theory". Fantasy is what people want and reality is what they need is how she starts the session and it really stuck with me. I talk about how we can apply this to so many aspects of our lives. Also I combine two of my favorite sandwiches to make a new one, Bacon Egg & Cheese Shrimp Po' Boy. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Red Flags" with Alyssa G. | 10 mai 2023 | 00:53:41 | |
On this episode I am joined by Alyssa G for the first time this season and we go over our "Red Flags" for work and personal life. We both reflect on some of the red flags we have run from and toward in the past. On this episode we also will make my specialty red velvet cake that I make blue with Baileys in it. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "What Saving Money Looks Like For You" | 03 mai 2023 | 00:47:33 | |
On today's episode we tackle saving money, and I try to explain how it looks different for different people. I give you tips and tricks on how to save money for retirement, a rainy day, and also for a specific item. We also make some Chili with some cool toppings and loads of flavor, you don't want to miss it. I also talk about the app Acorns and how it's helped me so I put a link below for you to sign up if you haven't already. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Code Switching" with Asher Rohan | 19 avr. 2023 | 00:45:05 | |
On this episode I have the best Hotel Manager I've had the pleasure of working with and we discuss code switching. We share some of our personal stories and also dive into why we code switch and how it has helped us both in our lives. We make one of my favorite dishes with a twist, Duck & Seafood Étouffée. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Love VS Lust" | 12 avr. 2023 | 00:36:59 | |
On today's episode we take a visit down memory lane to season 1. I recap one of my first episodes, while expanding on my current feelings os love and lust. I also share some embarrassing stories as always lol. I make one of my favorite all time deserts and we tie it all in together. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Seeing The World" with Paul Ness | 05 avr. 2023 | 01:14:36 | |
On this episode Paul is back and this time we are pairing wine with food. At the same time we are talking about traveling the world and discussing why we do it and love it. We share some of our personal favorite things to do when traveling and also some of our stories of traveling together too. Today while giving your all of these gems, we will be making Chicken Pasta Milano. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Exhausting Your Social Meter" | 29 mars 2023 | 00:33:18 | |
On this episode I get into what I feel is the appropriate way to gage and understand your social meter. Sometimes it can be hard to tell people no or you feel obligated to always show up for everyone for everything. We also make one of my favorite if not my favorite foods today, hot wings. We will step it up a notch with some Tequila Lime Hot Wings and I teach you how to make sure they stay juicy too. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Getting Out of Your Own Way" with TJ Tekurio | 22 mars 2023 | 00:53:59 | |
On this episode TJ is back for the fourth time and is holding nothing back while he kicks off the season. Once again we start by trying to stay on topic, but we go off just a tad bit lol in a good way. Today's episode we talk about how we have held ourselves back in the past and understanding what we can do to make it better going forward. We also make this amazing chickpea curry that you can make your own by adding the vegetables that you like. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Black History Month..." | 15 mars 2023 | 00:42:57 | |
Season 4 is kicking off with a powerful message and some amazing biscuits. It's been a minute since my last podcast episode and after having a little writers block I'm back and better than ever. This season we go in depth with a couple issues and things that I've dealt with in the past year and today's episode is no exception. I hope that this episode puts you in the mood to have a conversation. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Dinner With Someone, Dead or Alive" with Chef Patrick, OG, Abbie, Spencer, Warren, TJ, Alyssa, Tiffany Krystal, & Ayla | 28 juil. 2022 | 00:24:31 | |
This is a very special bonus episode to officially wrap up Season 3. All of my Co-Host this season answered this question and brought something different to it. As always we don't cook anything on this episode, but if you check out my social media I did a Surf & Turf Fried Rice because my person I would have dinner with would love it. Hope you enjoy the episode and I hope you are ready for Season 4 to drop later this year or early next year! | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Having A Seat At The Table" with TJ | 25 mai 2022 | 01:14:42 | |
On this episode TJ is back for the third time and if you heard our other episodes you already know we definitely get off topic a bit lol. The gems we drop may not always be on brand with the episode, but they are still gems. Today's episode covers the idea of sitting at the table and what that looks like. We also make this amazing tofu banh mi that you can make completely vegan or just vegetarian if you like. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Hard Conversations" | 18 mai 2022 | 00:35:07 | |
On this episode I get really vulnerable about some of the hard conversations I've had to have and hopefully help you to have your own. I share some of the tips I learned in therapy about having these conversations and also some things to avoid. We are making some peach cobbler cinnamon rolls today as well and they will knock your socks off. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Fuckboys" with Warren | 11 mai 2022 | 01:00:11 | |
This episode Warren is back for the third time and we share our personal experiences when it comes to fuckboys. We go over the difference of being a fuckboy and just having the tendencies of one as well. On this episode we cook some amazing Shrimp Rasta Pasta and it is super flavorful. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Seeking Validation In The Wrong Places" | 04 mai 2022 | 00:37:34 | |
Today's episode is dropping on my birthday so shoutout to all the May 4th babies! Seeking validation is something that we all do, but you have to understand that you should get it from the right places. I'm super honest on this episode about my feelings of being inadequate and not living up to others expectations. Today we also make some really amazing chicken coq au vin with a new twist. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Hoe Phases" with Abbie | 27 avr. 2022 | 00:50:41 | |
This episode sheds some light on going through a hoe phase and gives you an inside scoop on both sides of one. We also share some of our stories, as much as we can lol and hopefully give you some good advice on how to navigate a hoe phase if you so choose to. We also make a special smoked wang wang cupcake today and really showcase our favorite ship drink in a new light. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Unhealthy Vices" | 20 avr. 2022 | 00:31:07 | |
On today's episode we go over what an unhealthy vice is and how someone can turn a healthy one unhealthy. We also address what to do when you feel like you can't get out of a series of unhealthy vices. We cook a beer braised bratwurst today and make some amazing caramelized onions and cheese sauce. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Giving & Receiving Grace" with Tiffany Krystal | 13 avr. 2022 | 01:12:02 | |
On today's episode we talk about something that the entire world needs right now and that is grace. Sometimes it's really hard to remember to give people grace and even harder to give it to yourself. Today we talk about the other side too where sometimes it's not so easy to receive it from others as well. We cook an amazing but simple coconut chicken curry today that can be served over rice or anything too. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Friends With Benefits" | 06 avr. 2022 | 00:32:17 | |
Today's episode goes over the ups and downs of have a FWB. I share my personal experiences with it and also just give you some insight on both sides of it as well. We make a really tasty Pina Colada Cheesecake that is great for any occasion and full of flavor as well. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Going To Therapy" with Spencer Jason | 30 mars 2022 | 01:05:17 | |
On this episode we debunk a couple myths about going to therapy and also give our personal experiences on going. We will give our perspective on therapy and tell you when we started as well. Today we will make steam buns that can be filled with anything you like, today we will talk about filling them with some roasted pork. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Real Life vs Social Media" | 23 mars 2022 | 00:48:24 | |
This is a continuation of a conversation we had in Season 2 with some more points being made. We make a Blue Velvet Cake with Bailey Cream Cheese Frosting so it is sweet treat kind of day. I didn't want to put a bad idea of social media in people minds, but I did want to point out that there are good and bad in everything. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Breaking Generational Curses" with Ayla | 16 mars 2022 | 01:11:22 | |
On this episode me and Ayla break down what we believe to be some generational curses and how to break them moving forward. We create some amazing Chili today and tie it in with today's topic. Ayla was on Season 2 and dropped loads of gems so I was supper excited to have her back this Season. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Running A Business" | 09 mars 2022 | 00:42:00 | |
This episode is a continuation conversation from an episode from season 1. It's not just hard to start a business sometimes it's hard to also run one. We will also go over a cool combo recipe today which is Eggs Benedict Pancakes. I hope I help you with some of the ups and downs that I've been through running my business. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Working A Traditional 9-5" with Alyssa G. | 23 févr. 2022 | 01:05:01 | |
On this episode Alyssa G. is back and this time we are talking about more than real estate. We discuss the absence of the traditional 9-5 and why we feel like it has all but disappeared. We also go over some life hacks of our own and teach you how to cook a traditional southern Sunday Dinner. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Passion Projects" | 16 févr. 2022 | 00:34:51 | |
Today's episode really go over having passion projects and if they are really needed or just something that waste time. Either way no matter how you feel about them I share my experience and we also make some tasty Lemon Bars too. Hopefully you walk away with an idea of if you want to start a passion project or at least how to identify one. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Toxic People" with OG | 09 févr. 2022 | 00:52:14 | |
Producer, Musician, & All Around Great Guy OG is back this season for a new episode discussing Toxic People and we really go in. You get to learn some toxic traits that we have as well as some ways that we deal with toxic people in our lives too. This week we also make a great Steak & Potato dish that really feeds the heart and soul. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Living A Nomadic Lifestyle" | 02 févr. 2022 | 00:31:18 | |
On this episode I go over what a nomadic lifestyle looks like to me and in my world. I share some of my choices that have gotten me to where I am and some mistakes I made too. I also teach you how to make a really great and easy Lobster BLT. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Self-Care" with Chef Patrick | 26 janv. 2022 | 00:37:49 | |
I have special guest co-host Chef Patrick on this episode and we break down some tips and tricks that we use to make sure we uphold self-care. We also teach you some tricks and tips on how to make some amazing shrimp and grits. Listen out for the gems that Patrick drops throughout the episode. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "Cannabis In The Food Industry" | 19 janv. 2022 | 00:34:15 | |
This episode touches on what really goes on in the food industry when cannabis is involved. We also touch on some of the reasons that cannabis is not legal in all states yet. I will teach you how to use canna butter and we make some amazing brownies this episode. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "A New Year" | 31 déc. 2021 | 00:34:34 | |
This is a bonus episode for the New Year just to reflect on what happened this year and get ready for things to come next year. We make 2 really cool drinks today and also I share my ups and downs of 2021. | |||
| Cooking Your Way Through "The Biggest Lesson 2020 Taught You" with Paul H., TJ Tekurio, Chef Louis, OG, Freddie & Becca, ChefLeen, Alyssa G., Abbie & Toni, Paul Ness, Grant Martin, SugarBakeHerRadio, and Warren | 30 sept. 2021 | 00:48:19 | |
This is a special episode that I wanted to put out because it asks the question, "With 2020 being such a crazy ride for everyone worldwide, did you learn a lesson" I really enjoyed asking all of my Season 2 co-host this question and hearing their answers. It made me rethink about how I approached the question myself. There are no recipes for this episode, but please enjoy it while making your favorite dish. | |||