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Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

1300. Rebuilding Life After Loss: Bob Saget's Widow Kelly Rizzo on How to Move Forward + Find Love Again

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Mental Health, Education, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.72K Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2026

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Hey, Heal Squad! Kelly Rizzo is back today, and her story about the night her late husband, comedian and Full House icon Bob Saget, passed away continues. If you've ever lost someone you love, or you're trying to support someone who has, this conversation can help understand grief, trauma, and transformation on a deeper level. Kelly shares what happened the night Bob passed away unexpectedly, the phone calls that followed, the moment she received the news, and the surreal reality of waking up the next day in a world that no longer looked the same. She opens up about the small details she still remembers, the severe sore throat she was battling that suddenly disappeared, and the overwhelming realization: "This is my life now."But this conversation isn't just about loss. It's about what happened to Kelly's world after. She talks about the incredible support she received from Bob's family, the Full House cast, and the comedy community, as well as the perspective that completely changed the way she views grief. Rather than focusing on what was taken from her, Kelly shares why she chooses to focus on what she was lucky enough to have. We also get into something so many people are afraid to talk about: what happens when life keeps moving. How do you walk into his closet when he's no longer there? And how do you give yourself permission to love again? Kelly opens up about dating after loss, her relationship with Breckin Meyer, and the realization that helped her make room for both grief and happiness in the same life.Whether you're grieving a spouse, a parent, a friend, or simply navigating a season of profound change, this episode is filled with wisdom, hope, and the reminder that you're not alone.  HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Grief Changes You—But It Doesn't Have To Define You: Kelly shares that the hardest part wasn't just losing Bob—it was figuring out who she was afterward. Grief may become part of your story, but it doesn't have to become your entire identity. Focus On What Was Given, Not Just What Was Taken: One of the most powerful lessons Kelly learned after Bob's passing was that perspective matters. When we can shift our focus from what we lost to what we were lucky enough to have, healing becomes possible. Love Doesn't End When Someone Is Gone: Kelly's journey reminds us that moving forward doesn't mean leaving someone behind. Love can exist in memory, in gratitude, and even alongside new chapters we never thought we'd have the courage to begin. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyrizzo/ More Info About Comfort Club: https://kelly-rizzo.com/ Listen to Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzon Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comfort-food-with-kelly-rizzo/id1716987177 Listen to Comfort Food with Kelly Rizzon Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5PW46ZYYpLlUCRPWn0Vfm7 ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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So we just had our Heel Squad day of reset in Cape Cod. And everywhere I looked, there were these adorable little beach cottages that made you think, wait, could I totally live here? That's what I love about staying at a home on Airbnb. You just don't visit a place. You actually experience what life could feel like there. And here's the fun part. While you're away, you can list your own space on Airbnb and bring on a little

0:20.9

extra cash towards your next trip and now with Airbnb's co-host network you can connect with a vetted

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local co-host to help take care of important details from guest communication to on-site support

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so the whole process feels a lot more manageable find a co-host at a Airbnb.com slash. So I was just on Cape Cod for our Heel Squad

0:39.8

Day of Reset. And honestly, the cottages, the water, the slowdown, everything was so picture perfect,

0:46.5

making your nervous system reset and go, honestly, they did the work for me. That ocean was so

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peaceful. The beaches were so quiet.

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And seeing the darling cottages on the Cape has me thinking that these homeowners should list them on Airbnb while they travel so other people can enjoy that same peaceful, relaxing Cape Cod experience too.

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And let's be honest, extra income right now can be really helpful. That's why Airbnb's co-host network is actually so helpful.

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You can connect with a vetted local co-host who has hosting experience and can help with important details like guest communication and reservations.

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And while you're away recharging on your own trip, your space could be helping fund your next getaway instead of just sitting empty.

1:28.6

So if you've ever thought about hosting but didn't know where to start, find a co-host

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at Airbnb.com slash host and enjoy those beautiful beaches.

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I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.

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Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives,

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most importantly, our health.

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Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.

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Coming up on this episode of Heal Squad, you can't tell somebody how to grieve.

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Everyone's going to grieve differently.

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We can show people through our story about there's a different way.

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With my mom, comedy must rule.

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That was our rule in the house always.

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