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,

The cooking legend — who has sparked health concerns over the past few months — has been married to John Cusimano since 2005, and the pair has never had any children. Back in October, Ray mentioned on the podcast that she and her hubby "have huge screaming matches all the time " but see them as "healthy."

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. God love all the people that have kids,” said Harper, 59.

Rachael Ray partially attributes her professional success to the support of her husband, John Cusimano. “One of the things that, I think, has been essential to my life and my success over the years has been the partner that I chose,

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

The “Rachael Ray Show” host, who has been married to her husband, John M. Cusimano, since September 2005, gushed about her role as a dog mom.

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

"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 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,