What Matters with Liz
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<p>What Matters with Liz is an empowering series focused on the health, happiness, and hearts of women. Hosted by Woman's World Editor-in-Chief, bestselling author, and TV personality Liz Vaccariello, each episode explores a unique theme delivering compelling conversations, memorable moments, and transformative takeaways. In a world filled with noise and negativity, this is your place for connection, gratitude, authenticity, and joy. What Matters with Liz premieres February 18, 2026 - like and subscribe today! Follow @womansworldmag for more!</p><p><br></p>
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May 27, 2026
What Matters with Jenny Mollen: Connection, Humor & Grit
“I want to know people because I also want to be known by them. I want to have that connection.” ~ Jenny Mollen She’s been called an actress, a New York Times bestselling author, and an influencer, but at the heart of Jenny Mollen’s multi-hyphenate career is storytelling driven by curiosity, humor, and connection. On What Matters with Liz, Jenny reflects on the importance of listening, valuing other people’s stories, and sharing your truth. She explains how writing helps her process emotion and make sense of the world. Fearless, forthright, and unfiltered, Jenny talks about life in the public eye, her social media regrets, and why Instagram is “the ultimate narcissist.” She gets real about her marriage to Jason Biggs and how feeling like “the American Pie spare” was both frustrating and strangely freeing. She explains why she and Jason decided to protect their children’s privacy and not share their faces and why she hopes to delay giving her sons cell phones until they’re sixteen. Jenny also shares how dyslexia, rejection, and years of hearing “no” built her resilience and drive. She explains that every hero’s journey starts with hardship and her happy fairytale ending is for her sons to see that no matter what life throws at their mother, she’ll keep moving forward, rewrite the story and become her own hero. “I want my kids to see that you can't keep this bitch down – she is just gonna keep going. And I want them to always keep going,” says Jenny. “I want them to have grit. I am desperate for them to have the grit.” In this episode, Jenny opens up about:Finding her voice in oversharing and turning the chaos of life into comedy The anxiety of public life and why she calls Instagram “the ultimate narcissist”Marriage, fame, and the decision to share Jason Bigg’s infamous “American Pie” scene with their 12-year-old sonHer scariest moment as a motherHer biggest social media regretHow writing helps her understand herself and other peopleWhy “Do it for the plot” became her life philosophyThe art of listening, building connection, and communityWhy she’d still write even if the audience disappearedCelebrating her 40th birthday with a Bat Mitzvah ceremony in IsraelSupporting the Kenya Education Fund and putting faith into actionHow the October 7th tragedy changed her perspectiveThe loss of her soulmate petStruggling with an eating disorderWhere she finds joy during life’s darkest momentsDyslexia, rejection and the grit she developed hearing “no”Why failure no longer scares herHer definition of a happy fairytale ending now “I’ve been told no so many times that no doesn’t mean anything anymore,” declares Jenny. “It’s lost its power.” Whether you’re a mom who’s tired of pretending she has it all together, a woman starting over in midlife, or simply someone who needs a good laugh, Jenny Mollen delivers. To hear more of Jenny’s stories, follow: https://www.instagram.com/jennymollen/ https://jennymollenbiggs.substack.com Follow Woman’s World magazine at: https://www.instagram.com/womansworldmag Let us know what you thought of this episode in the comments. Like and subscribe to What Matters with Liz on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 20, 2026
What Matters with Elizabeth Perkins: Art, Authenticity & Self-Acceptance
“Fame has never been a motivator for me. Ever.” ~ Elizabeth Perkins Actress Elizabeth Perkins has built a career bringing complex, unforgettable women to life - from her breakout role opposite Tom Hanks in Big to her Emmy-nominated turn on Weeds to her current role on the Netflix series Big Mistakes. In this episode of What Matters with Liz, she reflects on her messiest and most memorable roles, the lessons she’s learned over four decades in Hollywood (including some from Elizabeth Tayor!) and how aging has strengthened her as an actress and a woman. But this isn’t a conversation just about Hollywood. It’s about being human - the frustrating, three-years that led to being diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) and the importance of advocating for yourself, the burnout that led to moving to a farm and the joy found in nature, the grief of an empty nest and the freedom to pursue what makes you feel alive. In this episode, Elizabeth shares:Why she’s drawn to characters with secrets, flaws, and hidden vulnerabilitiesHow “faking it till you make it” helped launch her Hollywood careerWhat she misses about Celia Hodes - and if she thinks a Weeds reboot will happenHow a “fangirling” moment led to working with Dan Levy on Big MistakesWhat she learned from Elizabeth Taylor What she’s learned about aging Why she’s grateful to Jean SmartWhat it was like working with Tom Hanks on BigHer new series Cry Wolf with Olivia Coleman - and their surprising bondsHer journey to being diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) and why women must advocate for their healthWhy she moved from Los Angeles to a farmHow art, yoga, meditation and nature bring her peaceHow the lessons we learn about being likeable can keep us from being authentic Why fame and awards were never her motivationWhat she loves about true crime - especially SnappedThe importance of working with people who lead with integrity and kindnessWhy self acceptance matters more to her now ever She also opens up about the liberating realization that “nobody cares”—so you might as well be yourself. Follow Elizabeth Perkins at: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethperkins/ Follow Woman’s World at: https://www.instagram.com/womansworldmag Thanks for subscribing to What Matters with Liz. Let us know what you thought of this episode in the comments! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 13, 2026
What Matters with Prue Leith: Being Old, Staying Curious & Loving Life
“You’ll only be happy if you’re curious.” — Prue Leith After nine seasons of The Great British Baking Show (known as The Great British Bake Off in the UK), Prue Leith is stepping away from the beloved series. On this episode of What Matters with Liz, she reveals her first impression of Paul Hollywood, her favorite moments on set, and the real reason she’s leaving a TV show watched by millions. “I’m running out of time. I haven’t very many years left—certainly not decades. So things I’ve always thought, ‘I’ll do that one day,’ I better damn well do them now,” she says. At 86, Prue isn’t slowing down—she’s changing direction. The celebrated chef, writer, and restaurateur wants more: more travel, more time with family, and more freedom to create the projects she’s most passionate about. In her book Being Old and Learning to Love It, Prue explores the realities and taboos of aging, along with its unexpected joys. She opens up about grief, falling in love again, and what it means to live boldly at every stage of life. In this episode, Prue shares:Behind-the-scenes stories from The Great British Baking ShowThe real reason she’s leaving the showHer advice to Nigella LawsonA tour of her Cotswolds kitchenHer biggest career failure—and the lesson it taught herHer secret to living with energy and enthusiasm at any ageHow she grieved the loss of her first husband and found love againThe question you should never ask a widowWhat it’s like to fall in love in your 70sHer advice for living boldly and joyfullyHer one regretWhy she believes the greatest sin is boredomThe places she still wants to visitWhy she loves colorHow women can embrace fashion in their later yearsWhich of her books is her favorite—and which one could become a movieWhat she’s most excited about in her next chapter With refreshing honesty, Prue reminds us that the secret to a beautiful life isn’t complicated: “Eat well, sleep well, and love well.” And those are things we can all strive for. Thanks for subscribing to What Matters with Liz. Let us know what you thought of this episode in the comments! For recipes, books, and more from Prue, visit: https://prue-leith.com/ Follow Prue on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/prueleith/ Follow Woman’s World at: https://www.instagram.com/womansworldmag See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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<p>What Matters with Liz is an empowering series focused on the health, happiness, and hearts of women. Hosted by Woman's World Editor-in-Chief, bestselling author, and TV personality Liz Vaccariello, each episode explores a unique theme delivering compelling conversations, memorable moments, and transformative takeaways. In a world filled with noise and negativity, this is your place for connection, gratitude, authenticity, and joy. What Matters with Liz premieres February 18, 2026 - like and subscribe today! Follow @womansworldmag for more!</p><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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