Ritch In Life

Middle age is NOT  just a number, it’s a feeling. Meet Greg Sheinman. Entrepreneur, former big business exec, podcaster, writer, fitness enthusiast, husband, dad and now certified performance coach.  Greg puts out a kick ass podcast & weekly newsletter to help men maximize middle age.  Welcome to #MidlifeMale, a No BS guide to help maximize middle age. Mesmerizing and inspirational, The Midlife Male, as well as Greg’s Instagram feed, @gregsheinman, are designed to help middle age men achieve a better quality of life. Created & hosted by Greg,  The Midlife Male is one of the top-rated ‘midlife’ podcasts and has featured CEOs, athletes, authors, chefs, coaches, entrepreneurs, celebrities and high performers.  He has found a way to inform, inspire and entertain others that might be experiencing some of the same shit he has gone through and how those experiences are helping him to maximize middle age.  Greg offers incite-full  advice and leads engaging conversations in what he calls ‘the 6 Fs’: Family, Fitness, Finance, Food, Fashion and Fun. On this weeks episode of  Ritch In Life listen to Greg talk to Ritch about all things midlife including the importance of SEX. You will be inspired.   #MidlifeMale Midlifemale.com Instagram  @gregsheinman Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify  

There is nothing better than having your own therapy session with your loved one without even realizing It!  Ritch has a very special guest on todays episode of Ritch in Life, Bradley Carney.  These two will have you laughing, thinking, debating & maybe even relocating your home. They talk about the struggles of potentially moving out of NYC to Miami and uprooting their businesses, children and each other! Their quick witted banter is something you won’t want to miss! …and be sure to listen right before lunch… that’s Ritch’s favorite time to have a sit down Here’s Ritch & Brad…or is It Brad & Ritch?  

“There ARE NO shortcuts”   How does one get into personal training and fitness? Listen to Ritch speak with Alan Filauro on this weeks episode of Ritch in Life.   Born in NY & raised in South Salem, NY. Alan’s fitness journey began while playing Division 1 baseball at West Virginia University, after which a spinal injury forced him to turn down an offer from the Milwaukee Brewers. His road to recovery is where his passion for health and fitness was born. Alan has been working in the fitness industry for 9 years, and 4 years ago, launched FilauroFuel, his own company, which embodies group fitness, 1 on 1 personal training, online coaching & health consulting for private businesses in NYC.    “I believe living a healthy lifestyle begins with maintaining a strong and fit body & letting go of all the fads we get caught up with”.  Alan will help you identify your fitness goals & design an exercise program that fits.   He has a holistic approach to fitness and health that will have you feeling great and seeing results in no time.. His philosophy is work hard, lift properly, and have a damn good time doing it with people you enjoy being around.   He also reminds everyone to GO TO THE DOCTOR… have bloodwork done & make sure you are in the best condition to transform your body into the best condition possible.   Listen to Ritch and Alan speak all things fitness, and find out exactly what he means by “There are NO shortcuts”.   Remember to post a comment and share your favorite RitchInLife episodes.     For more about Alan, check out his Instagram @alan_filauro or his website filaurofuel.com !

“Just Press Play” Andrea Rogers is founder of XTEND, a workout that combines Pilates and dance methods along with ballet basics that sculpt your body into a lean, strong physique. Andrea’s philosophy of “Don’t think about It, Just do It” is a mantra she even instills in her children. Her story of XTEND began when she was a young dancer and a huge dreamer.  Understanding what makes XTEND unique begins with understanding the origins of the brand. She developed her lifelong love of movement with a career as a professional dancer and choreographer, traveling the world with celebrity performers, dance companies, and most notably, principal dancer for Walt Disney World Co. The ever changing evolving program of moving, creating, dancing and dreaming is what’s behind the scenes. The XTEND brand grew organically. The movement was born and spread contagiously across the globe. XTEND programming is available in franchised and licensed live studio classes in 12 countries and is lead by over 1,000 certified instructors. On this weeks episode of Ritch in Life, Ritch talks to Andrea about how she launched her own personal brand ALR, which is all about empowering women, building community and creating movement in all areas of life. How have YOU “filled someone’s bucket today?” Find out what Andrea means as you listen to this motivational conversation.  For more about Andrea check out these links: AndreaRogers  @andrealeighrogers @xtend_barre

A Philly native, a preacher’s grandchild, son of a cop, a black and gay young man, with virtuoso vocals and dance moves to die for. Julian has a true gift. You must listen to his story on this weeks episode of Ritch In Life. Julian is an alum of the acclaimed Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts and went on to attend Philadelphia University of the Arts. Growing up singing in his families choir at church, Julian found peace with himself while performing . His experience of not “coming out” but as he says “letting in” as a young black male is inspiring.  His songwriting is touching and his voice is ethereal.  “As I matured, and my understanding of love and relationships developed along with my voice, I realized I could truly express the depth of love in my heart through song. I treat relationships with the greatest respect. I love people and all creatures. I’m all about tolerance and respect. I’m all about inclusivity. I love having seats at tables, but I would love for everyone to have a seat at the table.” Julian King’s loving nature translates directly to his soaring, soulful music and exceptional performance. His new hit single, Can We Go Back, is his story of love and heartbreak.  And you MUST download the video!  His knack for translating this story both through song and vision is a thing of beauty. Julian’s conversation with Ritch is about his life growing up in a church community, “letting in” his family and friends and most importantly his music.   His chilling voice is one you won’t forget!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjulianking/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItsJulianKing/\ Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsjulianking Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30u71XGeTWLl6OvK50qdHc 

Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, is a renowned celebrity nutritionist. Her knowledge from 20+ years of private client and nutrition coaching brings valuable tips to our conversation. On the second part of this episode of Ritch in Life with Keri Glassman, Keri shares her expertise to steer you towards a more well-rounded wellness strategy. Listen in to learn all about the 8 pillar to lead a nutritious life and to understand why our bodies crave certain foods.  See Keri on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest! @keriglassman @nutriciouslifeofficial   @thenutritiouslifestudio  www.nutritiouslife.com 

Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, is a renowned celebrity nutritionist. Her knowledge from 20+ years of private client and nutrition coaching brings valuable tips to our conversation. Her “keep it simple” way of thinking and philosophy behind her theory of the “8 Pillars of a nutritious life” will have YOU thinking.   Keri is the founder and CEO of Nutritious Life, a lifestyle and media company devoted to helping individuals discover and live their most nutritious and happiest lives.  She is also the founder & lead instructor of The Nutritious Life Studio, her online nutrition, coaching, and business building platform that provides forward -thinking education to passionate health and wellness students around the globe. Keri is a Today Show Tastemaker and is a prolific contributor and commentator for countless other top media outlets such as The Today Show, Access Hollywood Live, The View, The Talk, The Doctors, The Rachael Ray Show, The Wendy Williams Show, The Steve Harvey Show, MSNBC, CNN and HLN. On this episode of Ritch In Life, Keri guides you in ways to sleep better, have less stress, talk to your kids about healthy eating habits and or change your own and understand there ARE differences between cravings, habits and routine. Keri shares her expertise with Ritch and will steer you towards a more well-rounded wellness strategy. All while you can plan on still indulging in a delicious  chocolate chip cookie!   See Keri on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest! @keriglassman @nutriciouslifeofficial  @thenutritiouslifestudio  www.nutritiouslife.com   

What happens when your realtor is a Marine, an online personality, and an Off-Broadway actor? Well, you have Jake Thomas. Jake was born and raised in New Orleans. He  enlisted in the Marines, serving for four years, and accomplished his education from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and a Masters of Business for Veterans (MBV) from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. While Jake was employed at the coveted Ralph Lauren he quickly realized his need to be “real” with people so he moved over to the real estate world, with the illustrious Cooper & Cooper in New York City. As one of the firm’s top realtors, he quickly learned the ins and outs of the business, while thriving on a competitiveness in seeing clients’ big city dreams match the luxuries of their reality. Scouted at a local gym, Jake landed a fitness model career and soon after ventured into acting. Jake has now decided to go full force with 100% dedication  to his real estate career. Which takes us to the very exciting news that Jake is now taking his talents to famed technology driving real estate platform Compass Real Estate, New York. Jake Thomas keeps it real, yet has a goal to provide the most positive experience in every facet of the world he touches, even the keys to your new home. Listen to Ritch and Jake talk about It all!  You’ll get the ins and outs of the real estate world, his favorite NYC hotspots and so much more!    Follow him on Instagram @lifelikejake and find out more about him on his twitter and LinkedIn profile. 

Lori Zaslow loves a good project. Especially the kind that requires a little initiative, creativity and some serious networking. Now, if a project involves making someone happy, or perhaps making two people happy, Lori will use her expert matchmaking abilities to take on this mission, and that his how she came to co-found Project Soulmate.  Lori approaches Project Soulmate with an old-fashioned business sense. There is no substitute for face time. Relationships need to be nurtured. Honesty and integrity are important. And everyone deserves a shot.  On this episode of Ritch in Life Lori and Ritch get personal about relationships. They discuss what makes a relationship successful, and how it's like meeting people in the current dating scene.    Prior to Project Soulmate Lori had spent 12 years as an executive recruiter focusing on the fashion and retail industries. With an unlimited source of energy, optimism and dedication, she has put hundreds of women and men into their dream jobs. Outside of work, Lori juggles motherhood of a 17 year old son and a 15 year old daughter, is happily divorced after 20 years of marriage, now is in a long term monogamous relationship.  Found out more about Lori and Project Soulmate by following her on social media @lorizaslow and @projectsoulmate or visiting their website projectsoulmate.com

Stefanie Bash is a fixture on the Upper East Side.  Also known as Eye4StyleNYC, Stefanie’s fashion sense is something to be admired.  On this episode of Ritch In Life, Stefanie talks to Ritch about high / low fashion, her “must haves” as a splurge as well as her go to shops for lower priced items.  Stefanie understands casual & comfortable fashion considering she has 2 young boys and goes from school drop off, to the playground, to basketball practice.  She then turns It up for date night with her husband. She and Ritch fluidly discuss everything from menswear to workout outfits… both sexy and conservative. Listen for some innovative fashion, styling advice and contact her for a personal shopping experience we are sure you won’t regret. Her Instagram has 11.3k followers and every post is full of information about accessible and city chic street wear. Find and follow Stefanie at the social links below: Instagram: @eye4stylenyc  Facebook: eye4stylenyc Website:  eye4stylenyc.com   #eye4stylenyc #personalshopper #fashioninfluencer #highlowstyle  

Wave 2021 goodbye by reliving Ritch Erani's favorite moments from this year on Ritch in Life.  From political discussions with Dave Rubin, plastic surgery with Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank and a little cheekiness with Gunnar and Greyson; Ritch Erani taps on his favorite memories on this recap episode.    Featuring:    Dave Rubin  Tanya Zuckerbrot Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank  Stephanie Seferian Gunnar and Greyson  Dr. Joshua R. Shut-Haim Immaculée IIlibagiza Bob Harper  Magdalèna Kelly  Terrence McFarland    Want to hear more colorful stories from Ritch Erani?   Follow us on Instagram @ritchinlife and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite streaming platform. 

Nurse Lucy Bamberger is the founder of Rejuvio a nurse concierge service specializing in IV drip therapy and rapid testing. After many years working in hospitals and being inspired by the timeless advice her father gave her of always striving for more, Lucy felt an urge to create a business that would give her patients personalized care; treating them with respect and compassion while providing excellent service. IV drip therapy has been around since 1960 but has recently gained popularity as people are more attuned to their health more than ever. Under Lucy's leadership, Rejuvio offers IV drip treatments to boost immunity, up energy levels, treat dehydration, refresh your complexion and cure hangovers among many more.   Since launching her business Lucy has become a renowned name among high-profilers and celebrities in New York City and has been featured in publications such as InStyle magazine.   Listen in as Ritch Erani and Lucy discuss the world of wellness, health care treatment in the US and the benefits of this popular trend, which Ritch believes to be the wave of the future. “Curing a hangover to boosting beauty”-InStyle Mag

Dr. Daryl Appleton is the innovative and modern-day doyenne of wellness who is reshaping corporate and individual visions of wellness. Since opening, her eponymous consulting firm holds an exclusive clientele of global brands, Fortune 500 executives, thought leaders & specialists, and professional athletes from across the globe looking to elevate their plans for success and to fight burnout and mental fatigue. Specializing in the success and well-being of those in high net-worth and high-burnout positions Dr. Appleton challenges leaders, audiences, and organizations to redefine their values and views of success. In her unique approach, her firm utilizes neuropsychological techniques, communication strategies, and reprioritization of work-life S.W.A.Y. to help all clients meet goals and amend unproductive behaviors.   On top of being one of the most successful psychotherapists in the country, Dr. Daryl recently gave birth to "dragons" (oops her twins).   Listen in as Ritch Erani and Dr. Daryl dive deep into mental wellness, discuss anxiety and what it's like raising twins in the current climate.    

Our guest this week is Michael Chernow a restaurateur and chef, entrepreneur, TV host, wellness leader and founder of Kreatures of Habit, an in-your-face lifestyle and wellness brand reimagining how you establish healthy habits in your life. On this episode of Ritch in Life Michael talks to Ritch about overcoming emotional abuse from his father and sexual abuse from his coaches. He shares his journey to sobriety after years of drug and alcohol abuse that started at 13 and how that lead him to reshape his life.    He talks about his successes: launching two restaurants, The Meatball Shop and SEAMORE's,  with several locations around New York, becoming a a professional bodybuilder,  hosting the Born or Made podcast, and most importantly launching Kreatures of Habit alongside the most delicious 30g of protein oatmeal to kick off your day.  Tune in as they get personal and discuss the positive habits that allowed him to transform his life.   Follow his journey @michaelchernow and his new brand @kreaturesofhabit for more information.   

Double the trouble, double the fun. Our episode this week is a family affair featuring two master manipulators and professional time stealers commonly known as Gunnar and Greyson Carney-Erani.  Tune in as Ritch tries to get the twins to come clean about all those little things they do to annoy him only to find out his biggest fear!  

Todd Oldham is a well known designer whose career spans more than 30 years.  Distinguished as an innovator of accessible design, Todd Oldham is the founder of Todd Oldham Studio, a multifaceted, full-service design studio based in NYC.  Originally a New York fashion designer… Given the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) award for best new talent in 1991. In 1992 Todd debuts the “Todd Time” segment on MTV’s House of Style, pioneering the idea of accessible design. Todd's career has evolved to include all areas of design, from interior design, film and photography, to furniture and graphic design. In 2014 RISD, the Rhode Island School of Design, awarded Oldham an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts and in 2016 mounted a retrospective, ALL of EVERYTHING TODD OLDHAM FASHION.    Oldham is a noted author whose books include QUEER THREADS honoring LGBTQ fiber artists from around the world and was given the 2018 Stonewall Book Award by the American Library Association for that title. ED EMBERLEY a beloved children’s book illustrator. Prior titles include CHARLEY HARPER-An Illustrated life and CHARLEY HARPER-Animal Kingdom, a 672 page monograph on the life's work of artist ALEXANDER GIRARD, a unique series called Place Space that explores singular places and the uncommonly devoted people that create them, an artist's monograph on the brilliant, warped work of Wayne White and a love note to rock icon JOAN JETT. The most recent book published by Phaidon, The Best of Nest. The first comprehensive collection of Nest, the magazine that revolutionized the way we look at interior space and decoration. Ritch Erani and Todd Oldham sit down and go to a trip down memory lane as they reminisce on Todd's career as fashion designer and how he became staple of American Culture. They talk about Todd's leaving of the fashion world and all of his new ventures and the important of creating sustainable design pieces.     Todd gives great advice and plenty of take-aways from his many diverse experiences! To learn more: Check out toddoldhamstudio.com & @smartsandcrafts on IG and facebook….walmart.com to shop Smarts and Crafts

Joshua Shua-Haim MD FACP CMD , clinical professor of medicine at RWJ medical school, is a geriatrician with 30 years of practice limited to Alzheimer’s patients and their relatives. He is well published, over 70 papers and research related to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Ritch Erani and Dr. Shua-Haim sit down for a candid and compassionate conversation discussing the many facets of the disease, its impact on the family and advice for those struggling to make since of it.  They talk about best ways to prevent Alzheimer's and if genetic testing can help.  Stay tuned.. For more information and appointment call (732) 408-3262  

We are closing off season 2 with a very important guest, a guest who has been on the show once before...  Ritch Erani is back on a solo show and he is here to share all of his summer revelations. Tune in for an episode full of laugher and a few complains... Ritch Erani expertise.    Rate and subscribe and get ready for Season 3 next week. 

With a heavily successful career as a stylist and costume designer, David Thomas is finally ready to share everything with the world!  Find out on the second part of this episode of Ritch in Life with David Thomas about his relationship with the Royal Family, how he got the Prince of Wales to write the foreword of his upcoming book Vanity Project and all about his new fashion line David Thomas X, which has been thoroughly approved by Ritch.  Follow David @davethomasstyle and let us know if you liked this episode by rating and subscribing!   

David Thomas is a world-renowned, well respected fashion stylist with over 30 years of experience in the fashion world. He is considered one of the original pioneers of celebrity styling and was recently included in The Hollywood Reporter's 2017 "5 of Hollywood's most in-demand men's stylists" list. In 1982 at the age of 16, David Thomas was living in his hometown of Gloucester, UK and dropped out of school at the advice of his career teacher. Upon that advice, David pursued a four-year plumbing apprenticeship. When he was a plumber, during his spare time David would devour glossy fashion magazines and newspaper gossip columns. Determined to fulfill his dreams, David left his plumbing job. Undaunted and unstoppable, in 1988 David applied for and received a grant from the Prince’s Trust. To support himself, he worked weekends washing dishes in a café and evenings as a lavatory attendant in a West End nightclub while attempting to build his career by working as an assistant for free. That allowed him to get his foot in the right door. He began working as a freelance assistant to Isabella Blow and Ian R. Webb; eventually landing his dream job as an assistant to Judy Blame, stylist and jewelry designer.By 1990, David was himself styling. In 1991, at the age of 25, David became the youngest fashion editor in the world for British Esquire Magazine and subsequently at 26, the youngest fashion editor in the US as contributing fashion editor of Esquire Gentleman. During the time at Esquire, the magazine had a policy of ‘no models’. David developed an alternative approach to filling the fashion pages and promoting fashion by using musicians, actors, artists and writers. In addition, David later worked as contributing fashion editor at Vogue Homme, L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue Hommes International and Interview as well as contributing to Vanity Fair and British GQ. Through the years of David’s career, he has worked with various clients such as: Sting, Paul Newman, Jack Nicholson, Liza Minelli, Angelina Jolie, The Spice Girls, David and Victoria Beckham, Dita Von Teese, Usher, P.Diddy, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Meghan Trainor, Mariah Carey, Lana Del Rey, Matthew McConaughey, Henry Golding, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Casey Affleck, James Franco, Gerard Butler, Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Lionel Richie, Calvin Harris, Harry Connick Jr, David Guetta, Barry Manilow and more.  Tune in to the first part of this episode of Ritch In Life and listen to David and Ritch talk about being high school drop outs and pursuing careers in the fashion, talk about trends and tailoring and a little celebrity gossip.  You can follow David  @davethomasstyle and @shopdavidthomasx to find out more.