Valerie Bertinelli Reveals the Surprising Reason Why She Stopped Drinking Alcohol Almost 1 Year Ago (Exclusive)

Valerie Bertinelli at the inaugural Food & Wine Classic in Charleston on Sept. 28, 2024.Photo:Cameron Wilder / FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston Cameron Wilder / FOOD & WINE Classic in Charleston It’s been almost a year sinceValerie Bertinellihad a sip of alcohol, and she says she’s happier than ever.While at the inauguralFood & Wine Classicin Charlestonon Sept. 28,the newest member ofThe Drew Barrymore Show’sroster of experts shared a big motivator when she decidedto stop drinking alcohol 8 months ago.

Valerie Bertinelli Says Her Postmenopause Years Have Been ‘the Most Challenging’ for Her Mental Health

Valerie Bertinelli on The Drew Barrymore Show.Photo:The Drew Barrymore Show/Ash Bean The Drew Barrymore Show/Ash Bean Valerie BertinelliandDrew Barrymoreare opening up about all the difficulties before, during and after menopause.The Food Network alum (andnewDrew Barrymore Showcontributor) spoke to Barrymore about the effects menopause had on her life, and continue to have now. The talk show host asked Bertinelli, 64, about her experience with menopause and she joked, “Oh, I’m menodead.”Bertinelli explained that it has been about eight years since she went through menopause, which lasted for about “10 or 12 years.

Valerie Bertinelli SaysKids Baking ChampionshipIs 'in Excellent Hands' During Reunion with New Host Kardea Brown

Valerie Bertinelli, Kardea Brown.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Bob Levey/Getty Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; Bob Levey/Getty Valerie Bertinelliis passing the baton toKardea Brown.The Food Network stars had a sweet interaction during the Nov. 4 episode ofThe Drew Barrymore Show. They discussed Bertinelli’s former gig and Brown’s new role onKids Baking Championship.TheIndulgecookbook author — who joined asthe newest “Drew Crew” memberin September — had co-hostedKids Baking ChampionshipwithDuff Goldmansince it premiered in 2015. TheDelicious Miss Brownhost was announced as Bertinelli’s replacement on Oct.

Valerie Bertinelli Shares Heartwarming Birthday Message for Her Boyfriend: ‘You’re Still Younger Than Me’

Valerie Bertinelli and Mike Goodnough.Photo:Valerie Bertinelli/Instagram Valerie Bertinelli/Instagram Valerie Bertinelli’s boyfriend is another year older, but as she jokes in a new birthday tribute, he still hasn’t caught up to her! TheIndulgeauthor, 64, wished her boyfriendMike Goodnougha happy 54th birthday onInstagramon Saturday, Aug. 17, all while poking some fun at how they each like to take selfies. “Sometimes it pays to listen to your elders,” Bertinelli added. “Happy birthday Mike ♥️ You may be another year older, but you’re still younger than me 😆.

Valerie Bertinelli's Boyfriend Says She Cared for Him During an ‘Excruciating’ Time While They Were Newly Dating

Valerie Bertinelli and Mike Goodnough.Photo:Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Valerie Bertinelli’s boyfriendMike Goodnoughis opening up about how she supports him. “At that point,@wolfiesmomand I had only been together a few months. Still, she knew how overwrought I was and told me I could stay with her,” he wrote. Bertinelli even canceled “family plans that mattered to her…for me,” he added. “Each night that week, when I returned from supporting my friend and his grieving mother and family, she made sure I ate.