Talking with Natasha

Paging Dr. Sabrina Romanoff! Your favorite psychologist is back on TWN to perform a "clinical autopsy" on the chaos of Summer House Season 10. Is your reality show actually a mirror for your own dating disasters? From the Hamptons to your own backyard, we’re peeling back the layers on why dating in 2026 feels like an uphill battle. If you’ve ever been stuck in a "situationship" or wondered why the same drama keeps happening to you, this episode is your wake-up call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha sits down with Rob Shuter to talk about his buzzworthy new novel It Started with a Whisper — a fast-paced, insider look at the world of celebrity gossip, ambition, and betrayal. Inspired by his real-life experience in Hollywood, the book follows four media insiders chasing fame, power, and the next big scoop — where “secrets are currency” and one whisper can make or break a career. But here’s the twist: what if gossip isn’t shallow at all? We dive into the psychology behind it — and why research suggests it may actually be a sign of social intelligence: the ability to read people, understand power, and navigate complex relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Rutherford on Gossip Girl at 20 & Her New Perfume Collab Natasha sits down with Kelly Rutherford and Véronique Gabai — best friends who met at a NYC gala and turned that moment into a fragrance collaboration that’s as personal as it gets. They take you inside the making of their new perfume — the emotion, the intention, and the exact moment they knew: this is it. Kelly also looks back at 20 years of Gossip Girl — and why Lily van der Woodsen still defines “quiet luxury” today. What fans still don’t get about her iconic role… and how her style quietly shaped an entire generation. Plus: her viral elevator selfies, the 3 wardrobe staples she swears by, and the real secret to effortless, timeless style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NYC’s own Tiler Peck is taking her biggest leap yet — and this time, it’s off the stage. Natasha sits down with the New York City Ballet principal dancer as she steps into choreography for her second-ever world premiere at the NYCB Spring Gala. From performing at the highest level to creating original work, she opens up about pressure, creativity, and what this moment means. Because at one of ballet’s biggest nights, Peck isn’t just the star — she’s shaping the stage itself. It’s a conversation about risk, reinvention, and what it really takes to evolve at the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He was just 14 years old when he was sentenced to life in prison. He would go on to spend 18 years alone in solitary confinement until the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his life sentence. Now, Ian Manuel is using his voice—and his poetry—to inspire a new generation. In this powerful episode of Talking with Natasha, Ian opens up about surviving decades behind bars, his fight to end solitary confinement for children, how poetry became his lifeline, and why he’s now partnering with New York City to encourage young people to share their own voices through writing. We also dive into his memoir, My Time Will Come, a story of resilience, redemption, and what it really means to reclaim your future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Talking with Natasha, Natasha sits down with Dr. Jackie Faherty — Senior Research Scientist and astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History — to break down one of the biggest moments in modern space exploration. With NASA counting down to the highly anticipated Artemis II launch on April 1, we dive into what this mission really means — not just for science, but for humanity’s return to the Moon. Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon in more than 50 years, sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey beyond Earth’s orbit — a historic step toward building a long-term human presence on the lunar surface. So what’s at stake? Dr. Faherty explains why going to the Moon matters now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is health the new love language… or the new way to meet your person?  On this episode of Talking with Natasha, Natasha sits down with Dale Moss to break down his latest venture: ATEAM — a private invite-only, health-driven dating platform built on shared values, curated community, and intentional connection.  Best known for his time in the NFL and his headline-making appearance on The Bachelorette, Dale is now bringing his fitness and lifestyle ethos into the dating world. But here’s the bigger shift we explore: Dating apps may be fading… and real-life wellness spaces are becoming the new matchmaking hubs.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone is talking about the FX series Love Story, which revisits the iconic and complicated romance between John F. Kennedy, Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. On this episode, Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Sabrina Romanoff joins Natasha to break down the psychology behind their relationship—what made their love story so magnetic, what pressures they faced living in the public eye, and what their relationship can teach us about love today. Then we zoom out to modern dating and tackle the five biggest relationship trends happening right now. From first dates and avoiding situationship to dating app fatigue and spotting early red flags, Dr. Romanoff is answering your viewer relationship questions LIVE with Natasha! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you sell when the stakes are nine figures—and the best deals are never publicly listed? On this episode of Talking with Natasha, Natasha sits down with Peter Zaitzeff to break down the art of the pitch—and what truly separates elite closers from everyone else. With $4.8 BILLION in career sales and some of New York City’s most iconic deals to his name, Peter explains how influence works at the highest level—where precision, restraint, and timing matter more than hype. You may know him as the “Sexy Rabbit” from Netflix’s Owning Manhattan, but behind the on-screen charisma is a strategist who has mastered persuasion when the stakes are massive and the margin for error is zero. We also get into the state of NYC real estate post-Zohran Mamdani—how market psychology is shifting, what buyers are really reacting to, and how great salespeople adapt their pitch when the ground moves. This conversation goes beyond real estate. It’s about how to sell anything. Peter also opens up about purpose beyond profit—sharing how fatherhood inspired him to co-found The Kabuki Syndrome Foundation, helping raise over $5 million for groundbreaking medical research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daisy Fuentes helped define an entire generation on MTV — but she didn’t stop there. In this conversation with Natasha, Daisy breaks down whether MTV is officially dead, what the future of music looks like, and how AI is already reshaping the industry. She also reflects on how she successfully built a global lifestyle brand long after stepping away from television — and opens up about finding love later in life with her husband, Richard Marx. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Business journalist Gerri Willis joins Natasha to reveal the hidden story behind her new book, Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster. During the isolation of the pandemic, Willis watched anxiety rise among young women in her newsroom — and went searching for a story of courage under pressure. She found it in Elizabeth Van Lew — a wealthy Southern belle, abolitionist, and secret Union spymaster operating from the heart of Confederate Richmond. In her new book Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster, Willis reveals how Van Lew used her status as a Church Hill socialite to build one of the most effective espionage networks of the Civil War — passing intelligence directly to Abraham Lincoln so powerful it's said to have been a contributing factor in winning the brutal war. We also talk about Gerri’s own journey from television journalism to historical storytelling, why the stories of women like Van Lew go untold, and how power, perception, and patriotism collide in moments that change a nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha sits down with former FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh, the first woman to lead the NYC Fire Department in its 150-year history. Laura is opening up about this pivotal moment in New York City: the upcoming transition of power and her perspective on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s new administration. With two decades of political and campaign experience, multiple mayoral transitions under her belt, and years running one of the largest operational agencies in the country, she breaks down how power really shifts in this city and who actually gets to shape policy. We also dive into her next chapter from mentoring rising leaders in the prestigious 92nd Street Y Women in Power program, to serving as an Urban Fellow and teaching leadership at NYU. This conversation goes beyond headlines into the realities of governing, shifting culture inside male-dominated institutions, navigating pressure, and leading when the stakes are high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha chats with Psychic Medium and author Laura Lynne Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha sits down with Erika Ayers Badan, one of the most dynamic voices in modern leadership — from transforming Barstool Sports into a half-billion-dollar media force to now leading Food52 — to talk about her powerful new book, Nobody Cares About Your Career: Why Failure Is Good, The Great Ones Play Hurt, and Other Hard Truths. As our second pick in the December Book Club, Erika brings her signature honesty and no-nonsense wisdom to a conversation about ambition, identity, failure, reinvention, and what it really takes to build a meaningful career in 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha sits down with Real Housewives of Miami star Guerdy Abraira for a revealing, deeply personal conversation tied to her new memoir, From Trauma to Trophies. Guerdy opens up about surviving estrogen-positive breast cancer, the decision to undergo a hysterectomy, and entering medical menopause years earlier than expected. She shares the real symptoms she’s facing right now from hot flashes to low libido, identity shifts, and the emotional toll of going through it all in the public eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha sits down with comedian and actor Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar, The Namesake) for a laugh-out-loud and thought-provoking conversation about comedy, culture, and his brand-new podcast “Here We Go Again” from iHeartPodcasts and FilmNation’s SNAFU Media. Kal opens up about how history keeps repeating itself — from pop culture to everyday life — and why he’s bringing those stories to life in a fresh, funny way. He shares behind-the-scenes moments from his comedy career, what inspires his creative process, and gives us the latest on negotiations for a ‘Harold & Kumar 4.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Natasha Verma to unlock big cosmic questions with wit and clarity: Have aliens visited Earth? Will the universe ever stop expanding? Why does “Manhattanhenge” happen? And what’s inside his brand-new book, "Just Visiting This Planet." From the Hayden Planetarium origin story to science literacy, curiosity, and space tourism, this episode brings the universe down to Earth. Recorded live & unfiltered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha and Steve sit down with Carl Radke - reality TV star from Bravo's Summer House - for a candid conversation about sobriety, reinvention and entrepreneurship. Carl opens up about the pivotal moments that inspired his decision to quit drinking and how that journey led to the creation of his new non-alcoholic bar and cafe, Soft Bar, in Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna is celebrating one and a half years of Bungalow, his Indian restaurant with one of the toughest-to-get reservations in New York City. The one-time "Sexiest Man Alive" talks Bungalow's 3-star review from the New York Times, plus shares his workout routine, what he eats in a day and teases a secret about Bungalow "going national." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Natasha’s co-anchor and friend Steve Lacy joins her to geek out over their unforgettable experiences at the groundbreaking Sphere in Las Vegas. Natasha went full throwback with the Backstreet Boys, while Steve dove into the jam-band universe with Phish — and trust us, this venue is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. From mind-bending visuals to the immersive sound that shakes your soul, the Sphere is changing the concert experience forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year! Natasha and special co-host Duchess bring in the new year with some of the most viral clips from this past year of Talking with Natasha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World-renowned wellness pioneer and best-selling author Deepak Chopra joins Natasha for a powerful LIVE conversation on meditation, healing, and how his “AI twin” is bringing ancient wisdom into modern times! Named one of TIME magazine’s “Top 100 Heroes and Icons of the Century,” Deepak has written over 90 books, including numerous New York Times bestsellers, and has inspired millions with his teachings on consciousness, health, and the mind-body connection. Today, he’s entering a new chapter, launching DeepakChopra.ai, an AI-powered version of himself that aims to expand his life’s mission: to reach 1 billion people with the tools for a more loving, joyful, just, and sustainable world. https://www.deepakchopra.ai/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He’s flipped luxury watches for celebs, built a watch empire in NYC’s Diamond District… and survived a shocking $560,000 armed robbery outside his home. Natasha sits down with Moshe Haimoff AKA The Watch King for a raw and revealing conversation on his rise in the high-stakes world of watch dealing, overcoming a gambling addiction and surviving a robbery in broad daylight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if your next paycheck is hanging in your closet? In this episode, Natasha sits down with Julia O’Mara, COO and co-founder of Pickle—the viral peer-to-peer fashion app that’s turning everyday wardrobes into income streams. Julia gets candid about leaving her job at Blackstone to co-create a fashion-tech disruptor—and how Pickle is rewriting the rules of ownership, style, and side hustles. We get into: —Startup pivots and the chaos of building from scratch —NYC hustle and why 1 in 4 Manhattan women are on Pickle —Raising $20 million and convincing investors that “girl math” is a real business model —How women are making up to $12K/month renting out their closets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Burrata Babe, Denise Nicole, joins Natasha for pizza and a deep dive in to her life as a food vlogger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From escaping an arranged marriage in India to becoming a personal-injury lawyer, and then finding her true calling in stand-up comedy, Zarna's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. When Zarna’s not slaying at the Comedy Cellar or opening for icons like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, she’s selling out headlining shows worldwide. Now she's here to talk viral fame, Desi moms, family drama and her inspiring new memoir ‘This American Woman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Friend joins Natasha for a live next-level conversation ... which, in reality, is a series of next-level impressions. The 26-year-old comedian gives us a real-life example of his "Trump Tourette's" and explains how "you can say anything you want in Trump’s voice and not get canceled." Plus, Matt dishes on some of his most fun celebrity moments and peels back the curtain to show us who he really is (we think?!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actress Devika Bhise sits down with Natasha to talk about playing a CIA agent on Netflix hit show “The Recruit” while just a few weeks post-partum. We talk Hollywood, motherhood and traveling with breast milk, plastic surgery, Ozempic allegations with a side of politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicky and Jojo Scarlotta - a.k.a. The Scarlotta Twins join Natasha for a live next-level conversation on how they went from working in construction to creating a social media empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus-size influencer and NAMI ambassador Phaith Montoya sits down with Natasha to talk about overcoming an eating disorder in college, navigating mental health online and offline while challenging misconceptions about plus-size models in the fashion world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Day New York anchor Rosanna Scotto sits down with Natasha to talk about balancing a successful television career with leading the family restaurant business, how she worked her way up the ladder at FOX 5 NY from feature reporter to main anchor, landing the "big story", the secret to finding her voice, on-air bloopers and what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stand-up comic Abby Govindan sits down with Natasha to talk about her off-Broadway debut in New York City as one of the youngest touring comedians in the United States. Using humor to heal, Abby talks openly about the dark side of her meteoric rise - almost taking her own life - and gets candid about her struggles with mental health and going viral on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iconic fashion designer Nicole Miller sits down with Natasha to talk about the secret to her success, her little black dress made famous on "Seinfeld," and her celebrity neighbor, Taylor Swift, who she hopes to dress one day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From a Brooklyn strip club to Hollywood movie set, Luna Sofia Miranda sits down with Natasha to talk about the day she was scouted at an actual strip club to play an exotic dancer in the Oscar-winning film "Anora" - and shares what's next for the young actress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sixteen years after the release of his chart-topping debut single "Down” featuring Lil Wayne, Jay Sean sits down with Natasha to talk about the success of launching his own record label, 3AM Entertainment, paving the way for South Asian artists and dropping a brand new single “Last Call” on April 4th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fashion photographer Nigel Barker is best known for his time as a judge on the hit show "America’s Next Top Model. Now he’s sitting down with Natasha to talk about his next major endeavor: perfecting the next top espresso martini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Radio host Dion Deezy is a familiar voice to millions of listeners on Sirius XM. He sits down with Natasha to talk about how he almost lost his voice to thyroid cancer and his inspirational journey back into the radio booth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How does he balance social media fame and being a doctor? Internet sensation ‪@DoctorMike‬ gets candid and medical with Natasha. From revealing his production team dropped him one year after launching his YouTube channel to the hottest healthcare trends, Doctor Mike separates fact from fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Halle Burns skyrocketed to fame with her soothing "Bob Ross" style cooking videos, and now she's launching a brand new cookbook, "Call Me Vegan." The viral chef behind watermelon tuna, angry edamame and mushroom pulled pork sits down with Natasha to talk about her wild journey to TikTok stardom all from her college dorm room kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last year, she was dubbed the Met Gala's "mystery woman" for her viral butterfly dress, but who is Mona Patel? The CEO sits down with Natasha for a next level conversation on getting an invite from Anna Wintour to fashion's hottest ticket in town, growing up in India and building a real estate company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Elvis Duran and the Morning Show's"Medha Gandhi talked to Natasha about getting the call to co-host the widely popular radio program, finding out she’s related to iconic peacemaker Mahatma Gandhi and coping with a scary health diagnosis that led to her hair loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From fifth-generation Texas rancher to high fashion designer, Lee Evans Lee breaks down the business behind her clothing line, Mrs. Momma Bear Workwear, and how she created a company during the pandemic ... now getting tapped to design cheerleader uniforms for a certain NBA team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WWE superstar Sonya Deville, a.k.a. Daria Berenato, shares how she got into professional wrestling, creating her ring persona, coming out as the WWE’s first openly gay female wrestler, and meeting the love of her life. Daria talks about her never-give-up philosophy and how that has her helped throughout professional and personal life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peloton instructor Kirsten Ferguson shares how Peloton saved her life, being a single mom of two and her journey from hip injury and surgery to triumphantly crossing the finish line at the New York City Marathon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lottie Bildirici, an athlete, blogger, author and cancer survivor, sits down with Natasha for a next level conversation about surviving cancer and building a brand around her passion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each week Natasha Verma sits down with founders, trailblazers, and some names you definitely know. Skipping the small talk and taking the conversation to the next level. Each Live episode is loose, fun and honest. So come hang out and let’s get into it together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices