Dinner For One

An audio exploration of what happens when the Paris fairytale ends and real life begins, one solo dinner at a time. Location: a kitchen in Paris

S7 Ep 2: Who Runs Towards Me? 11/24/2025

S7 Ep 2: Who Runs Towards Me? When you’re single it’s easy to feel like you’re moving through the world alone and unseen. Everyone else seems to have someone who is obligated to check in, show up and be there. And you, well, it’s just your sad little lonesome self fighting all the battles, or so it seems. Recently, after another rejection email that made me want to throw a toddler-like tantrum and then go to bed for the rest of the day, I was reminded that the story many single people tell themselves isn’t true. As the sadness and disappointment started to rise throughout my body, my phone rang and it was a very good friend on the other line. She called out of the blue because she just felt like I needed it. During the course of our conversation I was reminded that sometimes the people who “run toward you” aren’t romantic partners, they’re your friends who call, listen, offer help and never let you forget that you matter. And most importantly, drill it into your thick skull that you’re not alone. In this episode, I chit chat about what it really means to feel seen when you’re single, how friendship anchors us in ways we don’t expect and why choosing—and being chosen—by our people is one of the truest forms of love out there, all while making my go-to salmon bowl. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/39147010

S7 Ep 1 Confronting the "A" Word: Alone 11/11/2025

S7 Ep 1 Confronting the "A" Word: Alone Season 7! I’m back, baby! In my little Paris kitchen, but this season I’m going back to my roots, just you and me. No guests, no filters, just honest conversations about what it really means to live (and be) alone. In this first episode, “Confronting the ‘A’ Word: Alone,” I dig into the myth of being “okay” by yourself, the quiet nights, the loneliness that creeps in, and the beauty in sitting with it instead of scrolling it away, texting it away, or worse… To the listeners riding with me since 2018, I’m so happy you’re here for this 7th season. If you’re new here, welcome to the guild. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/38990105

S6 E7 You Write The Rules w/Robin Davis 06/26/2025

S6 E7 You Write The Rules w/Robin Davis On this episode, I dined on pasta alla gricia with my guest Robin Davis while we spoke about the tricky balance of being in a relationship while cultivating and celebrating a solo life. Like me, Robin is an American in Paris. She's also a writer, producer, and a soon-to-be-published author! I really enjoyed this episode because all of the prior guests I've spoken to this season were single and living alone, so it was interesting for me to get the perspective of someone who loves living alone but is in a happy and healthy romantic relationship. During our conversation, I, surprisingly, found it hard to change my mindset about relationship milestones and expectations. While editing the episode I realized that I asked Robin different versions of the same question because it didn't fit the "proper steps" of a romantic relationship progression. Robin so graciously reminded me that we write our own rules for our lives and the way we want to live it. As long as we live with integrity, are happy, and stay true to ourselves, we're on the right path regardless of what it looks like. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/37159225

S6 Ep 6: Cooking for Future You (Solo Episode) 04/30/2025

S6 Ep 6: Cooking for Future You (Solo Episode) Two episodes in one week! Look at meeeee! This is my way of apologizing for the long break between episodes. So all is forgiven now, yeah? In this episode, I talk about how what started as a way to center myself (and, let’s be honest, keep me off the streets and out of the wine bars) turned into something way bigger. I didn’t realize it at the time, but every solo dinner I made was laying the foundation for the life I have now. Cooking for myself became more than just something to do to pass the time. It was how I learned to listen to what I truly needed, how I built self-trust, and how I started making decisions that aligned with the life I wanted, even when I didn’t fully know what that life looked like yet. To my surprise, asking “what do I want for dinner?” was really me asking “what do I want for myself? For this life?” And that’s when everything started to shift and evolve in ways I still kinda can’t believe it has. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/36378915

S6 Ep 5: The Space To Grow w/Tanisha Townsend 04/28/2025

S6 Ep 5: The Space To Grow w/Tanisha Townsend In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Tanisha Townsend, the founder of Girl Meets Glass, a wine lifestyle and education agency, and woman whose honesty, humor, and intelligence I admire deeply. I made fried chicken and mashed potatoes, she brought a beautiful bottle of Blanc de Blancs, and we got to talking! Tanisha brought her wit and no-nonsense attitude to the conversation in a way that left reflecting for days on some of the gems she dropped like, like: “Are you actually ready for what you really want?” and “If someone watched your habits for a week, would they reflect the life you say you want?” We also explore how living alone has given Tanisha the space to envision, build, and expand her business. It’s not that she couldn’t have achieved everything she has otherwise, but having the freedom and space (mentally and emotionally) to pour fully into herself and her vision made all the difference. I’m always moved and inspired by women who stand tall in their truth, show up fully, own their choices, and walk boldly toward the life they deserve. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/36336485

S6 Ep 4: Pour Que Je m'aime Encore with/ Farah Keram 02/26/2025

S6 Ep 4: Pour Que Je m'aime Encore with/ Farah Keram Je parle français dans cet épisode. Pas le meilleur français et pas sans fautes, mais au moins je l'ai fait, et pour cela, j'en suis contente. Bien sûr, le fait d'avoir cette conversation avec une amie m'a beaucoup aidé. Dans cet épisode, "Pour que je m'aime encore", j'ai parlé à mon amie Farah, parisienne qui y est née et y a grandi. Elle est l'une des personnes les plus rayonnantes, réfléchies et profondes que j'ai pu rencontrer ici à Paris. Elle a raconté comment vivre seule pour la première fois dans sa trentaine lui a permis de s'épanouir et de s'aimer. De la décoration de son propre appartement avec beaucoup de couleurs à son rituel du dîner, en passant par le fait de se permettre de ressentir les flux et reflux de la vie, sans honte. C'était une conversation édifiante, amusante et honnête que j'ai beaucoup appréciée et et j'espère que ce sera la même chose pour toi. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/35440110

S6 Ep 3: Alone, Together 02/04/2025

S6 Ep 3: Alone, Together In this week’s episode of Dinner for One 2.0, I touch on the stigma surrounding solo living, especially for those of us in our 30s and beyond. There’s still this outdated narrative that if a woman lives alone, she must be lonely, jaded, or just waiting for the right partner to “complete” her. But we know that’s not true, right? Living alone doesn’t equal loneliness, and it definitely doesn’t mean your life is incomplete. In fact, living solo has made me so much more intentional with the people and experiences I invite into my life. I also talk about the Dinner for One Supper Club, which initially I thought would be a five dinner series and has turned into something much bigger. I created this monthly gathering as a space for single women living alone to connect, share meals, and celebrate the lives we’re building. It’s a reminder that living alone can actually inspire us to step out of our comfort zones and form deeper connections, the opposite of being lonely. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/35144090

S6 E2: A Transitional Phase w/Jessica Hodge 01/15/2025

S6 E2: A Transitional Phase w/Jessica Hodge My first guest of the season is my friend Jessica Hodge, an Australian sommelier living in Paris. This episode turned out to be quite an interesting one because I initially expected Jess to share similar feelings and ideas about creating and embracing a life of living alone, even if it’s temporary. Well, listener, I was wrong. That said, I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation, and perhaps most importantly, I walked away with a valuable reminder about assumptions and expectations. It's crucial not to assume that the people close to you share the exact same ideas or feelings about everything. That doesn’t mean your friendship is any less meaningful, it’s quite the opposite actually! It means you have an opportunity to listen more and ask thoughtful questions. And you know what happens when you do that? You’ll learn something new about that person and probably about yourself, which can, ultimately, help you evolve your own perspective as this conversation did with mine. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/34864980

S6 Ep 1: Me, Myself and Brie 12/31/2024

S6 Ep 1: Me, Myself and Brie And I'm back! To be honest, I thought the last episode published in June 2023 would be my last, but clearly I was wrong. When I started this podcast in 2018, I was in my early 30s grappling questions: "How can I survive this colossal life shift?", "What does survival even look like?" "Can I stay in Paris?" "Will I stay in Paris?" For all intents and purposes, I survived and did some cool shit. Some would even say I thrived. My podcast became pretty popular, I published my first book, launched a monthly supper club, started doing pop-ups at different restaurants in Paris, interned in a restaurant kitchen, co-hosted a dinner in Milan, and even prepared my first private dinner. A lot has been going on. Now as I approach a very significant age milestone, new questions have started to plague me: "What does it mean to truly live?" and "How can I design a life that really resembles me?" So this new version of Dinner for One, version 2.0, isn't revolving around a love story gone bad. Instead, it is about self-discovery and continuing to bloom where you're planted even when life’s path looks a bit blurry. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/34668260

From Paris with Love (and Wine and Food): Best of Dinner for One 11/25/2024

From Paris with Love (and Wine and Food): Best of Dinner for One It's been a long time since the last episode, but I’m back! From my Parisian kitchen to your ears, join me on a trip down memory lane with some of the best moments from the Dinner for One podcast. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/34139971

S5 Ep 9: 10 Things I've Learned In The 10 Years I've Lived in Paris 06/12/2023

S5 Ep 9: 10 Things I've Learned In The 10 Years I've Lived in Paris Ten years ago today, June 12, 2013, I landed at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris with a spousal visa in hand, a diamond ring on my left ring finger, and a husband waiting for me at the arrivals section. I thought I had it all. Fast forward ten years, June 12, 2023, and my life looks very different. It doesn't resemble at all anything that I expected, but I am convinced everything that has happened led me to this moment. Maybe it was all meant to me? Alongside the disappointment and tears, there were moments of immense joy, belly-splitting laughter, and taking on projects that led me to where I am today and I've learned some valuable lessons along the way. In this episode, I discuss what I believe is my purpose in life and ten things I've learned over the last decade. Stick around because there are a few announcements towards the end. I apologize in advance for the sound, I didn't realize it was so low and while I can't really control the rain, I hope it doesn't ruin your listening experience. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/27121968

S5 Ep: 8 Parenting (Not Quite) à la Français with Rosie Clifton 04/24/2023

S5 Ep: 8 Parenting (Not Quite) à la Français with Rosie Clifton In this episode, I’m in conversation with another pal of mine, Rosie Clifton. The goal of this episode was to talk about French parenting styles vs British, or even more broadly, Anglo-Saxon parenting styles. And while we did touch on that, the two biggest and most important lessons I took away from this chat were that I really need to CHILL THE F OUT and appreciate just living in France. As you’ve probably figured out, overthinking is my superpower. I had many questions about being a parent in France, raising French kids, and preconceived notions about how hard it must be. Rosie’s approach was just kinda like listen, you’re here, you’re you, you have to be confident with what you’re transmitting and who you are and tout va bien (everything is gonna be okay), which is so true and can be applied to many aspects of life. Especially living in France. After you’ve been living in France for a while It’s easy to make sly comments about French people and the country but the fact of the matter is that it’s not a terrible place to live, despite how it may seem due to the recent strikes, and there are a lot of benefits that come with living in a country with a strong social welfare system and a history of fighting for it. The main benefit is that you can enjoy life and spend quality time with your friends, family, and half-French children if you have any. Thank you Rosie for helping me view France in a different light and easing my anxiety around my non-existent children. That said, if I ever have any and they start getting sassy with me in French I’m sending them your way. And thanks for putting up with me in the group chat too. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/26631378

S5 Ep 7: Take up Space with Tiffanie Delune 04/10/2023

S5 Ep 7: Take up Space with Tiffanie Delune Back-to-back episodes featuring very chic, very cool, very stylish, very insightful Parisians. How lucky are we?! In this episode, I'm in conversation with my friend, the artist Tiffanie Delune. In the episode, we talk about self-love, self-care, being in alignment with oneself and how that leads you on the path toward designing your own life. Having the courage to acknowledge, ask for and walk toward the life you really want isn’t an easy feat. You have to be honest about your desires and needs, mute negative self-talk, banish doubt, face your fears, and stand naked in front of the mirror (hypothetical or real, as you want) with the unabashed truth: a change is necessary. But the reward ya’ll. THE REWARD! After taking that first step—the bravest step—is beyond measure. You’ll find yourself in alignment with your life, with the way you love and want to be loved and, most importantly, with the regard you have for yourself. Don’t be afraid to jump and believe, go after what you want. Usually, the net appears, in one way or the other. It’s always been there, just waiting for you to take the leap of faith. I hope you enjoy the episode and it influences some positive changes in your life, no matter how big or small. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/26494134

S5 Ep 6: Living in the Moment with Marie Chalamet 03/22/2023

S5 Ep 6: Living in the Moment with Marie Chalamet In this episode, I talk to my very Parisienne, very chic, very cool pal, Marie Chalamet. Like me, Marie is divorced. And like me, her marriage ended when she was in her early 30s. In this episode, we talk about food, of course, but we also talk about divorce and romantic relationships. Her approach to relationships and life, in general, is quite different from mine. Where she goes with the flow and takes things as they come, I am someone that needs to plan, understand, and analyze. Essentially, I overthink everything. Especially when it comes to matters of the heart. I’m getting better at not doing that all the time, but it’s still my default. I walked away from this conversion with the following questions: why am I worried about what’s going to happen in 3 months when it’s day 4 of me getting to know someone? Why am I putting so much pressure on myself? Why am I getting SOOOO WOUND UPPPP??? I won’t say that this conversation completely changed me but, if you suffer from overthinking like me, I hope this conversation helps you to BREATHE take it easy and, as Marie suggests, just live in the moment. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/26307321

S5 Ep 5: Ciao Bella from Italia! 11/14/2022

S5 Ep 5: Ciao Bella from Italia! Ciao a tutti! I recorded this episode from a much bigger kitchen during my stay in Monopoli, Italy a few weeks back. In this episode I talk about why I went to Italy, the pull that the country, and specifically Puglia, has on me, traveling solo as a lady and I answer your IG questions (you guys are REALLY curious about TFM!) all while attempting to make pasta alla gricia. I hope you enjoy it and buon ascolto! /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/25001331

S5: Ep 4 The Shapes, Forms and Paths of Love 09/22/2022

S5: Ep 4 The Shapes, Forms and Paths of Love Sometimes we forget to take stock of and appreciate the love we have in our lives when we feel like it's lacking. In this episode, I talk about a time in taking for granted the care, support, and affection I have around me and the things that happened that made it very clear that I need to focus on what I have versus what I perceive as a lack. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/24464619

S5: EP 3 Growing in Love with Camille Joux 02/14/2022

S5: EP 3 Growing in Love with Camille Joux 19 years, 3 children, 2 long-distance stints and the love that Camille has for her husband Bruno is as strong and palpable as when they met in school at the tender age of 18 years old. It really is just a coincidence that this episode is being released on Valentine’s Day and their anniversary. I didn’t plan it this way but my unwavering procrastination led to this twist of fate. I spoke to Cam about how she’s sustained her relationship through the ups and downs of life, how they’ve grown as individuals, as a couple, and in love. I found our conversation very insightful and reassuring. And as I was editing the episode the one thought that was on replay in my mind was: Love is patient, love is kind Merci encore Cam for your friendship and taking the time out of your schedule to talk to me and for sharing your experience and wisdom. Happy Valentine’s Day à tous. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/22128461

S5: Ep 2 DFO Memoir Sneak Peek 12/23/2021

S5: Ep 2 DFO Memoir Sneak Peek I’m not cooking in this episode and there is no chatting about my current life in Paris instead, I’m going to tell you a little story about what led me to you and you to me. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/21583586

S5: Ep 1 Tender Love & Fried Chicken 11/15/2021

S5: Ep 1 Tender Love & Fried Chicken In 2018 I was very much on a ‘no boys allowed’ train. Time has passed, things have changed and now for the first time I find myself in a place where I think I *may* actually be ready to open myself to the possibility of falling in love again. I’m ready to share everything I’ve learned about myself, my mature outlook on love and life, essentially a new and improved Sue B with the lucky bugger that captures my heart. In this episode I talk about how my idea of love has evolved and more... /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/21165866

S4: EP 8 6 Things Cooking Dinner for One During A Global Pandemic Taught Me 08/06/2021

S4: EP 8 6 Things Cooking Dinner for One During A Global Pandemic Taught Me The pandemic is far from over but this past year and a half has been quite a doozy, no? I’m still processing everything we’ve all been through and trying not to be too nervous and anxious about what’s next, so I decided to get on my soapbox and talk about the 6 *positive* things cooking dinner for one during a global pandemic taught me while making a tomato salad (yummmy whole grain bread not pictured). The salad is so simple and delish. It’s just cherry tomatoes, red onions, feta, and parsley. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/20054420

S4: Ep 7Cooking as an Experience w/ Manal Al Saleh 07/13/2021

S4: Ep 7Cooking as an Experience w/ Manal Al Saleh In this episode, Manal shares with me (and you!) how the entire experience of cooking inspires her, has changed her life, and continues to motivate her to push herself to new heights. She also shares wisdom around being a mom and not falling into the trap of thinking you need to do it all. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/19793054

S4: Ep 6 For The Love of Cooking w/ Rebecca Plotnick 06/08/2021

S4: Ep 6 For The Love of Cooking w/ Rebecca Plotnick Rebecca Plotnick, creator of the beautiful award-winning blog Everyday Parisian ticks two very important Dinner for One boxes: a love of cooking and Paris. After a few years living between Paris and the US she currently back in the states, but that hasn’t decreased her love of Paris and the French way of life (including the food bien sur). /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/19400471

S4: EP 5 How To Love w/Gabrielle Barnes 05/21/2021

S4: EP 5 How To Love w/Gabrielle Barnes One of my closest friends from my years in the states joined me on this episode to discuss her approach to fostering a healthy romantic relationship, her journey to understanding and accepting her emotions, and how to be comfortable with yourself. Her well of love runs deep and wide and I'm thrilled to have her on the show. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/19188728

S4: Ep 4 Sisterhood of the Traveling Yassa Chicken w/ Natasha Nyanin 05/10/2021

S4: Ep 4 Sisterhood of the Traveling Yassa Chicken w/ Natasha Nyanin I had the pleasure to chat with New York-based, Ghanaian writer and creative consultant Natasha Nyanin about her tried and true Senegalese Yassa Chicken. Natasha elevates cooking, hosting, and designing her tables to an art form. It's not just about eating to sustain yourself, one should embrace all of the sensory pleasures that come with a beautiful and delicious meal. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/19047692

S4: Ep 3 French Soul Food w/ Laurianne Melierre 04/12/2021

S4: Ep 3 French Soul Food w/ Laurianne Melierre Journaliste, fondatrice de l'agence de rédaction PLUME et animatrice du podcast Manger, Laurianne Melierre m'a rejoint dans ma petite Parisian cuisine pour enregistrer ce bel épisode. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/18688235

S4: Ep 2 Lacy Pancakes w/Hattie Crisell 03/31/2021

S4: Ep 2 Lacy Pancakes w/Hattie Crisell London-based journalist, podcast host, and IRL friend Hattie Crisell joined me on this episode where we cooked pancakes and talked about gaining confidence in the kitchen, the therapeutic elements of cooking solo during a pandemic, our policy on wearing a bold lipstick color on a date and so so much more. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/18548834

S4: EP 1 - Mindful Mussels 03/17/2021

S4: EP 1 - Mindful Mussels Fall of 2020 I skipped town and laid low Aix-en-Provence for a little bit. I went there with a specific goal in mind, but left with an addiction to mussels and so much more. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/18361391

S3: E8 - 2020 Wrap Up 12/22/2020

S3: E8 - 2020 Wrap Up In this episode, I turn the mic over to you and answer a few questions. I asked two friends of the podcast to answer specific questions about wine and the French language. Wine expert Tanisha Townsend (https://www.instagram.com/girlmeetsglass) and The New Yorker staff writer and NYTimes best-selling author Lauren Collins (https://www.instagram.com/laurenzcollins). /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/17301365

S3: Ep 7 Selfcare, Friendcare 10/26/2020

S3: Ep 7 Selfcare, Friendcare "To me, friendships represent choice over birthright; they have a special kind of impact exactly because they're not inevitable. Friendship means conversation, and it's vital to my life because it's hard for me to have thoughts or even feelings independently, I need to talk things through." - Zadie Smith /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/16546202

S3: Ep 6 French Summer 08/18/2020

S3: Ep 6 French Summer The coronavirus curtailed my usual summer of traveling, which led me to lean into French summers, and while different from New York City summers, gave me a newfound appreciation for l'ètè à la français. /episode/index/show/dinnerforonepodcast/id/15657512

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