Getting Naked: The Podcast

Ever wonder how a food critic eats-and thinks-about food? Valerie talks to her good friend and go-to source for food and how it brings us all together, renowned LA Times restaurant critic (and 2025 James Beard Award finalist for criticism) Jenn Harris.

Valerie and renowned psychologist, professor, and author of the NY Times bestseller “It’s Not You,”  Dr. Ramani Durvasula engage in a hard and informative conversation about narcissism and narcissistic relationships, including the harm, the warning signs, and the “radical acceptance” necessary to begin to come out the other end.

Valerie dives into one of her greatest passions—cats—with Grace Choi, founder of the viral @KittyBoyandFriends. They share the heartbreak and joy of fostering special-needs kittens others pass by—and the surprising ways these tiny lives heal us right back. Plus, in a special Full Reveal, Valerie opens up about “the ultimate gift” pets bring into our lives.

In this episode of Getting Naked, host Valerie Bertinelli talks with intuitive medium Susan Grau about healing from trauma, trusting your intuition, and finding spiritual connection after a near-death experience.

A frank and raw conversation that gets into the nitty gritty, with therapist Abby Gold, about weight, shame, and - in a genuine lightbulb moment - how our relationship with past trauma doesn't have to be toxic.

Valerie chats with her former therapist Melissa Brohner-Schneider, about how she assisted Val in having a better understanding of life, acceptance and managing relationships.

In the premiere episode of her podcast, Valerie offers insightful and thoughtful responses to audience questions.

In the premiere episode of her podcast, Valerie offers insightful and thoughtful responses to audience questions.