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You know Rocco DiSpirito as an energetic, confident TV personality, Michelin star chef, and bestselling author; now he opens up to Dr. Judy about his ongoing battle with anxiety, despite massive success. Rocco shares stories of how he started therapy in second grade, hired an acting coach to teach him how to interact with restaurant customers, and why, after decades on TV, he’s still nervous for interviews. He gets real about the body shaming and criticism he’s faced while launching his new book “Rocco’s Keto Comfort Food Diet”, admitting he’s not in his best physical shape but what people didn’t see were the months he spent wheelchair-bound with severe back pain and spinal surgery. Rocco says he’s putting his own plan to work and embracing the mindset “crave and be conscious”. Dr. Judy and Rocco discuss the importance of self-care, particularly for those who have become caregivers, like Rocco was for his ailing mother, different types of mindfulness and how therapy can save you. Plus, hear how Rocco almost joined the priesthood and why cooking will always be spiritual for him! This episode will help you redefine strength and success and give you five key tools for self-care! In this episode, we discuss:  1.     Something both Chef Rocco and Dr. Judy can’t do (3:05) 2.     Chef Rocco’s experiences as a first generation immigrant in NY (6:00) 3.     Problems with being a famous chef (8:45) 4.     How Chef Rocco fell in love with cooking (15:50) 5.     How Chef Rocco defines success now v. then (20:30) 6.     The important life lessons Chef Rocco’s mother taught him (28:00)  7.     Chef Rocco’s rough patches and experiences with loss (33:50) 8.     Chef Rocco’s journey back to health (41:50) 9.     Keto philosophy and why it can be delicious and exciting (49:00) 10.  SuperCharged Tips for Self-care after loss (52:00)   https://www.drjudyho.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho/ https://twitter.com/drjudyho       https://www.facebook.com/doctorjudyho   https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/ https://www.instagram.com/roccodispirito/ https://www.facebook.com/RoccoDiSpirito https://twitter.com/roccodispirito https://rocco.shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices