Hot Mess with Alix Earle

Episode: "A Little Cooking, A Little Advice!"

Date: March 5, 2026
Host: Alix Earle
Guests: Asia, Tyler

Episode Overview

In this lively, relatable episode recorded in her apartment, Alix Earle invites listeners into her kitchen for a “cook and chat” session while making her favorite white bean verde chicken chili. Joined by her friend Asia (and Tyler off-mic), Alix blends cooking mishaps, comfort food, and honest life advice. Along the way, Alix answers audience questions about friendship breakups, anxiety, relationships, reality TV, skincare, and moving cities—offering unfiltered reflections and some signature humor. The episode is a blend of practical tips, self-reflection, and lots of relatable chaos.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Cooking White Bean Verde Chicken Chili (01:32, 20:00, 25:00, 30:56)

• First-time apartment cooking: Alix hasn’t cooked much since moving in due to her hectic schedule with Dancing with the Stars and travel, making this “Sunday chili” session special.
• Ingredient rundown: Rotisserie chicken, cannellini beans, green chilies, poblano peppers, onion, garlic, lime, jalapeño, spices, cilantro, bone broth, chips (01:50).
• Cooking mishaps:
  • Unfamiliarity with her pots and burners leads to burning oil and a smoky kitchen.
  • “It smells like a fire and I can't see from the onions. Asia, what did I do? What did I do, girl?” (08:26, Alix)
  • Tip learned: Start with a low simmer, not a big flame (08:28).
• Poblano pepper tip: Consults “copilot” (AI assistant) about peeling chars off poblanos: “Once you've got those peppers nice and charred, pop them into a bowl and cover them up with some plastic wrap... That steam helps the skins loosen up...” (17:24, Copilot)
• “Taste test chaos:” Alix struggles to squeeze enough lime—“This is a workout. Let's do a taste test. Mmm. Wow. It's really good. But it definitely needs more lime” (27:42–27:53).
• Culmination: The friends blend a portion of the soup for texture, add chicken, adjust seasonings, and rave over the finished chili—“The flavors are... It is a little hot, but I don't really have much patience!...This is one of the best ones I've made.” (35:03–35:25)

2. "What Would Alix Do?" Advice Segment

a) Friendship Breakups (05:38)

• On letting go and reaching out:
  • “Once someone shows their colors... I'm pretty good at just cutting them out. But it's hard when you lose a friend either way... Sometimes you just lose friends.” (05:53, Alix)
  • Stresses the importance of putting yourself out there and finding people who share your hobbies.
  • “There's also something nice about, like, spending some time with yourself. So I've also been trying to enjoy that recently.” (06:30, Alix)

b) Long Distance Relationships (09:49)

• Follow your feelings:
  • “If you're not feeling it, like, you, I think, will know that in your gut ... you definitely should not be having feelings for someone else if you're in a relationship. So that's not a great sign.” (09:49–10:36, Alix)
  • Advises breaking up if it feels right, even though it’s hard.

c) Anxiety and Medication (13:45)

• Personal experience:
  • “I went on medication... I've been on like 10 milligrams of Lexapro since I've been 14, which is crazy. I was so reluctant... But it really did help me. Like, there's just sometimes like it's chemical imbalance in your brain.” (14:10, Alix)
  • Shares that medication can be a positive tool and the stigma shouldn’t stop anyone from seeking help, while acknowledging everyone’s experience is different.

d) Who are you when no one's watching? (20:33)

• Honest self-reflection:
  • “Who am I when no one's watching? ...I would say that, like, this version of me is, like, the version you would get... Sometimes I'm crying, sometimes I'm happy. I don't know how to answer that.” (20:40–21:29, Alix)
  • Asia adds: “I feel like when I'm rolling and when I'm not rolling, there's nothing that changes.” (21:19)

e) Skincare Routine (23:02)

• Routine and lessons learned:
  • “In the morning I use a cleanser, azelaic acid and then a moisturizer. And then at night I use a cleansing balm...mandelic acid serum...and then I use a moisturizer... I've just been sticking to it.” (23:06–24:03, Alix)
  • Recommends simplicity and consistency, shares her history with acne and Accutane.

f) Best family cook & food memories (25:22)

• Family cooking legends:
  • “My mom makes linguine clams and the best Caesar salad ever...my dad is really good at steak...Ashley is really good at lasagna and meatballs...they all have like their different niches...” (25:22, Alix)
  • Touches on blended family culinary rivalries and memories.

g) Life in LA vs. Miami & Home Base Dilemma (28:29)

• LA vs. Miami vibes:
  • “People think that's why I'm losing my mind, but I'm just losing my mind. Not because of LA. I actually feel, like, very at peace when I'm here...But...I did also just get a place in Miami.” (28:41, Alix)
  • Contrasts Miami's party energy (“always something going on”) with LA’s chill lifestyle.

h) Most Excited For in 2026 (18:23)

• Growth and career:
  • “Professional? Something really fun and exciting coming...And then I'm excited for my personal growth journey that I think I've been on. I've been in a really, like, uncomfortable...but I feel like it's gonna be good for me...” (18:32, Alix)
  • Hopes to end the year feeling more “mentally stable and just having, like, a clear mind and a clear vision.”

i) Coachella & Style Plans (32:30)

• Mood board and festival fashion:
  • “Textures, grunge, fringe? ...it's cool to try because it's Coachella...That's what's fun. You get to experiment and wear stuff you wouldn't normally wear.” (33:19, Alix)
  • Pushes back on “chill girl” festival fashion pressure, expressing a love for bold outfit choices.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Cooking Mishaps:
  • “It smells like a fire and I can't see from the onions. Asia, what did I do? ...Smokey in here.” (08:26, Alix)
• On Friendship Challenges:
  • “I always got scared to talk to them...then you end up just looking like a bitch if you're not going up and introducing yourself.” (06:40, Alix)
• On Mental Health & Medication:
  • “It can feel really scary...there feels like there's, like, a stigma around it at times. But, like, honestly, a lot of my friends, a lot of people I know are also on medication...” (14:45, Alix)
• On LA vs. Miami:
  • “People think that's why I'm losing my mind, but I'm just losing my mind. Not because of LA.” (28:41, Alix)
• On Identity Off-Camera:
  • “Who am I when no one's watching? ...Me hanging out with my friends and alone...Sometimes I'm crying, sometimes I'm happy.” (20:40, Alix)
• On Family Cooking:
  • “My mom makes linguine clams and the best Caesar salad ever...that would be my death row meal.” (25:25, Alix)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:32 — Alix introduces the cooking segment, ingredients, and her feelings about cooking at home
• 05:38 — First audience advice Q&A: navigating friendship breakups
• 09:49 — Advice on long distance relationships
• 11:00 — Filming a reality show vs. vlogging, family dynamics
• 13:45 — Question on anxiety, therapy, and medication
• 17:24 — “Copilot” gives poblano pepper kitchen tip
• 18:23 — Goals and excitement for 2026 (personal + professional)
• 20:33 — On identity and authenticity when no one is watching
• 23:02 — Skincare routine details
• 25:22 — Family’s best cooks and favorite meals
• 28:29 — LA vs. Miami: where’s “home base”?
• 32:30 — Coachella, mood boards, and personal style evolution
• 35:03 — Chili taste test and wrap up

Episode Highlights & Tone

• Alix's trademark openness sets the tone—she’s candid about uncertainty, personal struggles, and growth. The kitchen chaos, humorous banter with Asia, and honest advice create a cozy, welcoming atmosphere for listeners.
• Practical takeaways: Listeners learn kitchen tricks, mental health validation, and real-life advice.
• Standout moments: The Copilot cameo is a fun twist; Alix’s persistence despite kitchen mishaps embodies her “hot mess” brand.

Summary

This episode of Hot Mess is part cooking vlog, part advice column. Alix Earle blends comfort-food recipes and unfiltered takes on friendship, relationships, anxiety, and personal growth. From cooking blunders to confronting life’s messy moments, listeners get a slice of Alix’s real, sometimes chaotic, but always authentic world. The result is engaging, funny, and deeply relatable for anyone juggling adulthood, ambition, and a “hot mess” kitchen.