Are You Ready with Joanne Molinaro is a podcast from New York Times best-selling author Joanne Molinaro. Listeners may know her as The Korean Vegan," her name across social media. It was the title of her 2016 blog, which focused on her plant-based diet. She is also a lawyer and the daughter of North Korean parents, born in Chicago. She created vegan recipe videos during COVID-19 while telling stories about her family.

In this podcast, Molinaro shares insights focused on purpose and empowerment. She also discusses her fitness journey. In one episode, she talks about her "most enjoyable" marathon experience. Molinaro reveals her diet preparation for the race. What is carbo-loading? Why does she believe in eating boiled potatoes before a race? Molinaro shares her research and how she managed to carbo-load away from home. She also reveals tales from her teammates and how their pre-race rituals differ.

In another podcast episode, Molinaro explores the concept of family. Can one's family provide feelings of optimism and happiness while exercising control? This topic is the followup to a chat with a gastroenterologist who shares her views on wellness. For Dr. Robynne Chutkan, it's not only about a lack of disease. It's also about one's mindset, optimism, and empowerment.

Molinaro shares memories on the podcast as she thinks about family. She reflects on her grandmother's role. She moved into Molinaro’s childhood home, which is typical in Korean families. Living with her grandmother provided Molinaro with stability throughout childhood. Molinaro admits to still feeling her absence since she died over a decade ago. Molinaro researches unconditional love and explores how it can affect a child. Does the child have to return unconditional love to their parents? As Molinaro considers this question, she reflects on her turbulent relationship with her own.

Are You Ready with Joanne Molinaro explores health, heritage, and connection. Molinaro considers a new topic in each episode. She conducts research and draws on her experiences. The thought-provoking and insightful show asks listeners to reflect on their belief systems. New podcast episodes premiere every week.