The celebrity cook and podcast guest Bob Harper opened up about their child-free lives and how they experience 'unconditional love'

Rachael Ray opened up about her choice not to have kids and why she prefers the company of her dog on her 'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead' podcast

Food TV icon Rachael Ray is continuing to open up to fans on her new podcast, I'll Sleep When I'm Dead. Weeks after she shared her controversial key to a "healthy" marriage (spoiler alert: it's lots of yelling), Ray offered another intimate glimpse into her personal life.

Food Network alum Rachael Ray got candid about the pushback she has received over the years for her decision not to have children and instead be a dog mom.

Rachael Ray chose never to have children and said this is something she has been “bashed” for over the years. The celebrity cook touched on the matter on the latest episode of

"They never talk back, they always want to hug you," the celebrity chef said on her podcast.

Rachael Ray opens up about her decision to not have kids

Rachael Ray stands by her decision to not have children. The celebrity chef, 56, had Bob Harper on her “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” podcast on Tuesday and they bonded over not being parents. “I choose never to have children.

Rachael Rayis unapologetic about choosing to remain child-free with her husband, John Cusimano. During an episode of her "I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead" podcast on Tuesday, November 12, the 56-year-old was joined by celebrity trainer Bob Harper,

Rachael Ray got candid about the criticism she received about not starting a family of her own with her husband, John Cusimano. During an episode of her "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" podcast on Tuesday,