The Bachelorette’s Michael Allio on Losing His Wife, Single Parenting, and Finding Love Again

Two years after losing his wife Laura to cancer, Michael Allio did something no one expected - he went on 'The Bachelorette' to start living again. He sits down with Carl to talk about going on reality TV as a grieving single dad, raising their son James, getting judged for daring to move forward, getting sober, and how he slowly found love again on his own terms. A beautiful conversation about grief, fatherhood, and the courage to begin again before you feel ready. Pre-order Michael's book here: https://thewildheartgrows.com/ 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Favorite Sayings 02:42 - The Bachelorette, Grief, & Finding Strength 15:29 - What Grief Teaches You 22:01 - Joining The Bachelorette & Sharing Your Story on TV 29:00 - Helping Others & Mental Health 30:28 - Parenting 33:33 - Finding Love Again 40:45 - Michael's Work with St. James 43:28 - Michael's Sobriety 45:58 - Being on TV in Front of Your Kids 49:10 - What's Giving Michael More Life? Follow the show on social media! Instagram:   / morelifewithcarlradke   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... TikTok:   / morelifewithcarlradke   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sKQIu1... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Growth isn’t a one-time event — it’s a choice we make every day.  This is a show that proves that there is more life waiting for us on the other side. Each week, Carl Radke, star of Bravo’s Summer House, sits down with celebrities, thought leaders, creators, and everyday people to explore the moments that push us toward becoming better, braver, and more intentional versions of ourselves. From career pivots and new passions, to healing, sobriety, and mental wellness, these unfiltered conversations dive into the inner breakthroughs that help us live more fully. Carl brings his own lived experience — navigating loss, change, and self-discovery — while inviting guests to share the tools, perspective shifts, and habits that keep them moving forward. Whether you’re rebuilding, reinventing, or just ready to feel more aligned with who you are, this show is for you. Every episode opens with Carl’s honest reflections and closes with practical takeaways you can apply to your own life right now. More Life with Carl Radke is a Sony Music Entertainment Original Production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastsales@sonymusic.com #carlradke #podcast #morelifewithcarlradke