Best Ruthie Gray Podcasts (2025)

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Keith McNally on meeting Rose Gray, problem-solving at Balthazar, and SNL parties 30:55

19h ago30:55

30:55

From the moment Rose and I thought about doing The River Café, Rose made it clear that everything she knew, she had learned from Keith McNally, a hero of restaurants — with The Odeon, Pastis, Balthazar, Lucky Strike to name a few. I’d been wanting to read his memoir ‘I Regret Almost Everything’ for some time. But the first chapter nearly finished m…

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Supporting Your Kids While Caregiving 22:23

1d ago22:23

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast, I sat down with my youngest daughter, Kylie, to explore the unique challenges that arise when a mom transitions into a caregiving role while still raising children. Kylie, who was fourteen when I began caring for my aging parents, sha…

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Nili Lotan on the five key pieces at her fashion company, her grandmother’s recipe book, and working for Ralph Lauren 34:41

8d ago34:41

34:41

Nili Lotan is not only a brilliant designer, and an entrepreneur. A woman with strong values she has held onto since starting her own fashion company, she advocates for peace, she supports women and working mothers. She and I both believe that great design, whether food or fashion, is about simplicity, precision, and timelessness. We talk about foo…

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My Journey Through Trauma and Self-Care 18:36

8d ago18:36

18:36

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of the Sandwich Season Sanity Podcast, Ruthie opens up about her personal healing journey after years of caregiving and business leadership left her feeling emotionally depleted. She shares a candid reflection on the toll that “little t” trauma—like ongoing stress, caregiv…

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Q&A special - Ruthie answers your questions with executive chefs, Sian Wyn Owen and Joseph Trivelli 35:20

15d ago35:20

35:20

In The River Cafe, we like a question. One of the reasons we have an open kitchen is that everything is on view and even our customers ask for tips on how to prepare their favourite meals. This week, Sian Wyn Owen, Joseph Trivelli and I are answering questions you have sent in. When and what to eat, our favourite seasons and much more. Ruthie's Tab…

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How Healthy Boundaries Reduce Stress ft. Lisa Saruga 25:32

15d ago25:32

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this part two episode with trauma therapist, Lisa Saruga, Ruthie and Lisa focus on how setting boundaries can bring peace to sandwich generation moms. Lisa shares her “property line” metaphor for boundaries, a crucial mindset for overwhelmed caregivers. They discuss real-life examples …

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Graydon Carter on the Vanity Fair Oscar party, banning people from his restaurant and profiling Trump 34:29

22d ago34:29

34:29

Looking at all the work Graydon Carter has done over the years, what it would be like to be one of his creations? As Spy magazine, I'd be fearless, funny, ahead of my time, radical and brave. Were I Vanity Fair, I'd be glamorous and erudite. Say I was his restaurant, The Waverly Inn, I'd be delicious, nestled in a beautiful corner of Greenwich Vill…

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Identifying and Managing Caregiver Trauma ft. Lisa Saruga 28:07

22d ago28:07

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of Sandwich Season Sanity, Ruthie sits down with Lisa Saruga to explore the often overlooked topic of caregiving trauma. Lisa, a therapist and author of The Trauma Tree, shares her personal experiences of managing care for elderly relatives, highlighting the emotional and …

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(Bonus Episode) The underground menu at Anthony Scaramucci's restaurant, Hunt & Fish Club 6:11

27d ago6:11

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In this week's bonus, Anthony Scaramucci compares the challenges involved at his restaurant Hunt & Fish Club with Ruthie's at The River Cafe. Plus, he shares some of the items on the underground menu, including the secret meatballs. Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Anthony Scaramucci describes stomping grapes, getting fired by Trump and overcoming adversity 41:19

29d ago41:19

41:19

In my career, I've been a chef, an author and now a podcaster. In Anthony Scaramucci’s career, he’s been Communication Director in the White House, a financial genius, founding Sky Capital, and the host of the podcast The Rest is Politics: US. We’ve both had our ups and downs. His may have been higher ups and maybe downer downs, but we're not here …

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Growing a Guilt-Free Prayer Life ft. Janet McHenry 31:49

29d ago31:49

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Episode 8 of the Sandwich Season Sanity podcast features guest, Janet McHenry, national speaker and author of 27 books, including Praying Personalities and her latest, Looking Up: Finding Joy as You Read and Pray Through the Bible. Janet shares insights from her personal sandwich season a…

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(Bonus episode) The parallel between theatres and restaurants with Cate Blanchett 3:20

1M ago3:20

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In this bonus episode, Cate Blanchett and Ruthie reflect on the similarities between a theatre performance and a restaurant kitchen. Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Cate Blanchett on growing her own food, multiculturalism, and a disastrous Christmas dinner 33:41

1M ago33:41

33:41

People ask me who my dream guest would be on Ruthie‘s Table 4. Cate Blanchett has always been top of the list - an actor, director and vocal activist for values and ideas close to my heart. Cate lives with purpose in the countryside in East Sussex, keeping bees, growing vegetables in her garden, cooking and eating seasonally. Here we are at The Riv…

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Intentional Long Distance Caregiving ft. Lori Ann Wood 34:52

1M ago34:52

34:52

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! In this episode of Sandwich Season Sanity, Ruthie interviews Lori Ann Wood about her experiences navigating the complex realities of the "sandwich season"—long-distance caring for aging parents while raising her own children and balancing a serious illness. She discusses the importance of…

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Dana Strong on running Sky Group, chicken soup every day and global cuisine 39:27

1M ago39:27

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Dana Strong, CEO of Sky Group, is one of the busiest people I know. One of the most powerful people in global media, she leads a team of thousands across news, sport, film, and television. But somehow, Dana always makes time for talking, friendship, her family, and for me. One of the most special things for me is breakfast with Dana at my home, at …

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From Worry to Hot Flashes: Sleep Tips for Midlife Moms 19:50

1M ago19:50

19:50

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Send a text by tapping the link above and let me know if you like the show! This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity offers essential sleeping tips for busy midlife moms, who are usually either premenopausal, menopausal, or postmenopausal. Ruthie Gray shares candid stories about her own sle…

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Episode 140: Your Audience is Your Book-Writing Superpower 8:24

2M ago8:24

8:24

Send us a text Did you know that as a writer who is building an audience, you have a secret superpower? It’s one that not every writer unlocks, but has the power to enhance your writing journey AND create a built-in group of people invested in your success. Want to know what it is? Listen in on Episode 140 of Just One Simple Thing and find out! Man…

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Richard E. Grant on eating the same seven meals growing up, Henry Higgins and coping with loss 43:14

2M ago43:14

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When I think of Richard E. Grant, of course I think of his brilliant films and him as a great actor. But what I really think of is Richard and his wife Joan in the early days of The River Cafe. They were married a year before the restaurant opened and lived right across the river, coming in for lunch, always sitting at the same table, warm, lovely…

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Finding New Purpose in Empty Nest ft. Kate Battistelli 24:34

2M ago24:34

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity is about navigating the “afterparty” of the empty nest, offering encouragement and wisdom for moms redefining their purpose after their children have grown. Host Ruthie Gray welcomes guest Kate Batastelli—author, former Broadway actress, and mother o…

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Alison Loehnis on YOOX NET-A-PORTER, balancing work and family, food memories and growing up in Manhattan 46:02

2M ago46:02

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Alison Loehnis and I have much in common — we’re two American women living abroad, we both adore the small seaside towns of Liguria, and we share a favourite bookstore: Heywood Hill in Mayfair. Alison grew up in Manhattan with a mother who was a passionate cook. She discovered the joy of food and fashion early on—licking brownie spoons next to her …

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Balancing Boundaries: Loving Adult Children Without Losing Yourself ft. Pat Fenner 16:25

2M ago16:25

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Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! This episode of Sandwich Season Sanity features a heartfelt check-in between host Ruthie Gray and guest Pat Fenner discussing what it’s like to juggle work commitments, family responsibilities, and grandparenting—all while striving to nurture healthy boundaries with adult children and lov…

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Jony Ive 28:47

2M ago28:47

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One of the questions I’m often asked is where and when did you meet Sir Jony Ive, the person whose designs changed the world? We met at the White House at a spectacular state dinner when Barack Obama was president and hope was in the air. It was the beginning of one of the most important friendships I have. Jony’s designs for Apple with Steve Jobs …

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How to Have Tricky Conversations with Adult Children ft. Melinda Patrick 28:48

2M ago28:48

28:48

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Today's episode with guest, Melinda Patrick, explores how parents can navigate and maintain healthy relationships with adult children, especially when they choose paths that diverge from their upbringing. As parents, we often wrestle with how to handle our children’s unexpected life choic…

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David Chipperfield 33:28

2M ago33:28

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A few months ago, my friend David Chipperfield, the Pritzker and Stirling Prize-winning architect, asked me to support the work his foundation is doing on the food markets in Galicia. So here I am, in north-west Spain, to talk with him in front of an audience for a special live event. David's introduction to Galicia was 33 years ago on a visit to C…

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Real Talk for Caregiver Burnout ft. Rayna Neises 31:39

2M ago31:39

31:39

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Ruthie Gray explores the concept of "sandwich season," emphasizing the caregiver's role as the central hub between multiple generations, often managing responsibilities for both children and aging parents. She shares her personal experiences with multigenerational caregiving, offering ins…

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Amanda Sharp 35:36

3M ago35:36

35:36

In 2018, the River Cafe opened a second restaurant at the Frieze Art Fair in Regent’s Park. It was only for a few days and not something we would think of doing, but we said yes for three reasons. Because art is food and food is art. Because Frieze is the greatest art fair in the world. And most of all, because of our friendship and deep admiration…

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Managing Anxiety as a Mom and Caregiver 11:41

3M ago11:41

11:41

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Welcome to Episode 1 of Sandwich Season Sanity! This episode explores finding peace amid fear, particularly for those navigating the challenges of sandwich season—caring for aging parents while supporting growing and adult children. Finding Peace Amidst Fear: Ruthie Gray shares personal s…

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Welcome to Sandwich Season Sanity! 5:53

3M ago5:53

5:53

Click here to send a text and tell us how you like the show! Welcome to Sandwich Season: Peace, joy, and wisdom for moms who are stretched thin in multigenerational caregiving, juggling parenting, grandparenting, and eldercare. Take charge of reactions, set those oh-so-important boundaries, and find time for new passions and hobbies. Visit Ruthie's…

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Bonus Episode - Cigar Ice Cream with Rian Johnson 4:51

3M ago4:51

4:51

In this bonus episode, writer-director Rian Johnson tells Ruthie about the time he infused ice cream with tobacco, as well as debating the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe. Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Rian Johnson 36:09

3M ago36:09

36:09

My friend Glenn Close brought Rian Johnson to the River Cafe when they were filming Wake Up Dead Man, the third Knives Out movie. For the rest of the summer, he was what we call a regular. Yesterday, sending me photos of her new grandson, these were Glenn’s words: ‘Working with Rian is the highlight of my career. He wrote a great script, cast an a…

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Bonus Episode - Salsa Verde with Angus Collins 4:05

3M ago4:05

4:05

In this bonus episode, record-setting ocean rower Angus Collins talks about salsa verde, the emotional toll after completing a crossing, and the food he looks forward to most when stepping back on dry land. Ruthie's Table 4, made in partnership with Moncler. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Angus Collins 31:52

3M ago31:52

31:52

Angus Collins has been hailed as the greatest ocean rower of our time, setting records for the fastest and youngest four man crossing of any ocean. He's rowed across the Atlantic not once, but twice, and faster than anyone before him. And he's not finished yet. In a few months, Angus is aiming to be the first to row solo and unsupported around Grea…

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