Michelle Yampolsky-Gomez figures if she's not going to cry about motherhood, she might laugh about it. You're allowed to complain here, unless you're her husband. Taking It Personally is a weekly hang for moms who love their kids and miss themselves: conversations about marriage, mothers, friendship, a Type A world, and the woman who's still somewhere in there. Hosted by your funniest friend at girls dinner, @meeshyamps.
#18: Health, Wealth, Happiness, Sex and Stocks with Eleni Simos
Have you ever built an identity around something, and then quietly started to outgrow it? And felt a little guilty for wanting to change?
This week I sit down with Eleni Simos, the Clean Eating Chick, and we go deeper than we ever have. Eleni opens up about her mom, about navigating her mom's illness, and how all of it shaped the persona so many people know her by. Then we get honest about what happens when you start to change your mind about who you are, and let yourself become someone new.
You'll leave this one with a little permission: to evolve, to hold your identity more loosely, and to trust that changing your mind isn't a failure, it's growth. And because it's us, you'll laugh a lot on the way there.
Eleni is also my expander, the kind of friend who makes you want to think better, do bigger, and work harder. This conversation is a dose of that for anyone listening.
Taking It Personally is for millennial women and moms who want honesty, humor, and permission to be a full person instead of a performance. If this speaks to you, follow the show wherever you listen so you never miss an episode, and press play now.
14 Jul 2026
#17: Hosting Is A Personality with Ashley Eliyahu
Some people host. Ashley Eliyahu HOSTS. There is a difference, and this episode is about that difference.
Ashley (@ashleyeliyahu2.0) built her following on the strength of a Shabbat table that people plan their week around. Her dishes go viral. Her serving plates go viral. The prep goes viral.
We get into all of it: how she actually got here, one post at a time, and what her audience keeps coming back for; what goes into the dishes that took off, from prep to oven to the plate they land on; the chaos nobody films: the timing that falls apart, the guest count that moves, the thing that burns while you are smiling at someone.
And- because she has opinions- we make her rank them. Challah takes. Shabbat food takes. Some of them are going to start a fight in your family group chat!
Underneath the food is the real question: what does it cost to be the person everyone comes to, and why she keeps doing it anyway.
Come hungry. Stay for the rankings.
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6 Jul 2026
#16: Working Moms in the City
We're back. Did you miss us? (Don't answer that.)
This week I'm sitting down with Carly Catalana Bassis: SVP of Marketing, mom of two, and proof that you can make the big brand calls all day and negotiate bedtime all night. We get into what it actually takes to survive (and thrive) in New York City, why "having it all" is mostly a lie to us, and the specific brand of chaos that comes with doing big jobs and small-kid logistics at the same time.
Naturally, we also laugh at ourselves a little too much. And somewhere in there, you'll hear about what Carly took personally as a working mom!
17 Sept 2025
Roast Me, Gen Z w/ Lexi- Season 2, Ep 5
Oh, Gen Z. My sweet, sweet Gen Z. For years, I thought being a millennial meant I was perpetually 18 years old, safe from being an adult, living my best life unphased by health hazards and high socks. Then, you all came along and reminded me that, yes, I am cosplaying as an adult. I had a long list of questions for you, so i decided to bring in everything I want to be in a cool person, comedian Lexi.
I asked her the hard hitting questions like:
-Why are you all (Gen Z) so obsessed with us (millennials)?
-F/M/K the teeny boppers, jam bands, and Full House men
-Live, Laugh, what?!
If you've (n)ever needed a guide to help you navigate the youth, I've made the perfect epsiode for you. Thanks for watching!
26 Aug 2025
FB Status: Working at Camp with Randi Rosenthal | Szn 3, Ep 4
Fasten your seatbelts in the Jeep Compass and pour yourself a shot of Popov: this episode of Taking It Personally is a full-throttle trip back to high school. Michelle Yampolsky-Gomez and her accomplice and co-conspirator Randi Rosenthal are spilling all the tea, like camp chaos, teenage cover-ups, and fashion choices that should’ve been considered crimes against humanity. From secret alibis to the kind of friendships that outlast even your most cursed Facebook statuses, it’s proof that adolescence was messy, ridiculous, and absolutely unforgettable. Tune in, laugh with us (or at us), and maybe relive a few of your own cringey glory days.
18 Aug 2025
Alligators, Dolphins, Eagles | Season 3, Episode 3
In this episode, I dive into the vibrant contrasts between New York and Florida with my guests Joe Vairo and Baby Daddy Matt Gomez. Join us as we discuss being an Eagles fan outside of Eagles territory, real estate horror stories, and swap stories about New Yorkers in South Florida.
6 Aug 2025
The Thanklessness That Goes Into That with Carly Catalana Bassis | Season 3 Ep 2
In this episode of "Taking it Personally," I’m joined by my friend Carly Catalana Bassis to discuss the complexities of maintaining personal identity after becoming a parent. We explore the delicate balance between work, family, and self-care, sharing our candid stories and insights on how to navigate the challenges of parenthood while staying true to ourselves. From the pressures of societal expectations to the joys of small victories, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking harmony in their multifaceted roles. We also talk about the unique challenges and experiences of raising kids in New York City. Tune in for an honest conversation that celebrates the resilience and strength of moms everywhere.
30 Jul 2025
Consistency is Key to Gabagool with Eleni Simos | Season 3 Episode 1 PREMIERE
In this episode of 'Taking It Personally,' host Michelle Yampolsky Gomez kicks off Season Three with guest Eleni Simos. They discuss themes of consistency in personal growth, the challenges of juicing (but major benefits...rhymes with shmoop), and the duos recent adventure to Staten Island. The conversation flows into navigating work-life balance and the impact of the moon (or something like that).
5 May 2025
Advice No One Asked for with Patrick Kincaid | Season 2, Episode 6
On this episode of Taking it Personally, I’m joined by my standup partner-in-crime Patrick Kincaid to debate brunettes vs. blondes, overanalyze what the frat boys are doing in Bushwick, and give terrible advice with too much confidence. It’s silly, chaotic, and wildly unserious—in the best way.
Follow for new episodes every week where we feel big feelings and say dumb stuff with heart.
23 Apr 2025
Mastering the Art of Reinvention | Season 2, Episode 5
On this episode, I’m joined by my brilliant friend and dating expert Alex Daly who stopped by the Fringe Podcasts studio during her visit to New York. We dive into the art of reinvention, what it feels like to date when you're a little older (and wiser), and how Alex tackled a new city with her signature charm. It’s funny, heartfelt, and full of honesty that makes you feel a little less alone.
28 Mar 2025
The Four Agreements, Duh | Season 2, Episode 4
On this episode of Taking It Personally, I'm joined by two incredible entrepreneurs, Phil (@philfromreason) and Eleni (@thecleaneatingchick), to talk about building their businesses in the hustle of New York City. Eleni brings all the spiritual goodness, while Phil gives an honest look into the realities of fatherhood (aka the manflu struggle). We get into what it takes to build an empire without losing your mind, your vibe, or your edge. If you’ve ever tried to run a business or survive a man with a mild cold, you’re gonna feel this one.
5 Mar 2025
Hormones Run The Show with Olivia | Season 2, Episode 3
Long-time friend and holistic practitioner Olivia Moeller (@livnutritiously) joins me in the studio, and we talk about our life transition into motherhood, how hormones have rocked our worlds, and why it's kind of our husband's fault (but not really). Michelle also tries to figure out what happened to nightlife in NYC, or is it all just in her head?
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6 Feb 2025
Ms Juice, Bullies, and Cord Cutting | Season 2, Episode 2
I sat down with my friend Eleni (@thecleaneatingchick) at Fringe Podcasts to talk about cord-cutting with a shaman, dealing with high school bullies, and so much more. It’s a mix of laughs, spirituality, and the usual feelings—don’t miss it! Listen now. #TakingItPersonally #Podcast
31 Jan 2025
E-A-G-L-E-S EGGLES! | Season 2, Episode 1
Season 2, Ep 1 - We're kicking off a new season with Michelle's baby Daddy Matt, who she also happens to be married to.
25 Sept 2024
Taking It Personally | Ep. 5, Szn 1 | Solo Ep: Cleaning out my Life, Drinking Dirty Soda, and Praying for Loehmann's
We're on today for a solo episode with host Meesh. The Northern Hemisphere just passed through the September equinox, which means we're doing what we can do dance around seasonal depressions quick arrival.
0:01 - The Purge
2:31 - Thoughts on Mat Leave
9:30 - A reflection on my relationships
15:22 - Procrastination is a b*tch
16:00 - What I've learned in 5 Episodes
20:00 - Am I a sociopath? And other things I learned in a Personality test
22:00 - Thoughts on RHOSLC + Secret Lives of Mormon Wives + Dirty Sodas
28:43 - In remembrance of Loehmann's
18 Sept 2024
Taking It Personally | Ep. 4, Szn 1 | Tame Impala, Road Trips, and Learning to Drive with Tiffany
After a *brief* hiatus, Taking It Personally (is it it? It?) is back with Tiffany, an LA-based music aficionado and Meesh's best friend. We talk about road trips, teaching Tiffany to drive, why yellow cabs rule, and our favorite band, Tame Impala.
4 Sept 2024
Taking It Personally | Ep. 3, Szn 1 | Cannabiz to the People with Mark Kazinec
How'd all those people get into the business of weed when they did, anyway? Michelle (@meeshyamps) talks to Mark Kazinec (@mayor_mark), founder of @bestingrass.io and High Times Magazine alum, about the long strange trip it's been from skateboarding under the Brooklyn Bridge to running top cannabis award competition across (now legal) states.
28 Aug 2024
Taking It Personally | Ep. 2, Szn 1 | This is for Bowery
We're solo today, folks! Today Meesh toasts to her beloved best friend, reveals her true experience at sleepaway camp... it's probably not what you think, is a little too smug about the New York Magazine pet owner edition, and talks some harmless sh*t about what she's taking personally as summer comes to an end.
21 Aug 2024
Taking It Personally | Ep. 1, Szn 1 | CLEANSED with Eleni, the Clean Eating Chick
Michelle's chatting with Eleni Simos, the Clean Eating Chick and founder of CLEANSED Juices, to talk about Eleni's journey into juicing, what makes her juice better than yours, and what she's taking personally as a thriving entrepreneur in New York City.
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