In the same clip, Bertinelli adds that she’s “cut back exponentially” on alcohol, that’s helped her lose weight. That load that she was “carrying for protection,” she adds, “I don’t need protection any longer. I’m really starting to love myself. Deep down…Please be kind to yourselves. You deserve it. We all do. We are enough.”

One reader replies to her post, “You are absolutely enough!! You are beautiful! While I don’t know you, of course, what I see is a kind, loving mom and mentor (those kids on kids baking!! So cute) and even more than that, you are a child of God! I pray for Joy for you! You don’t need to give time to those keyboard cowboys spreading their hate!!”

Since Bertinelli freed herself from the shackles of Vitale–whom she alluded is a “narcissist” that criticized her weight–she’s been asked several times if she’s ready to start dating again.

Posting her hilarious answer on Instagram by lip syncing to BoyWithUke’s 2021 song “Two Moons,” she says, “the f— no”

Speaking with People, she says that social media allows her to have conversations with “kind people.” “It would be a gift to connect with people and hopefully have them feel good about themselves. Treating each other with kindness, starts with ourselves.”

And, if you’re wondering what happened to that hot green bikini, she keeps it tucked away in a drawer. “The funny thing is, the green bikini was a size large,” she said. “Even at the lowest weight I’ve been in decades, I was still wearing a large. Everybody’s shape is what we should be celebrating.”

As for Wolfgang, 35, he’s following in his dad’s footsteps as a rocker, recently opening for Metallica.

Lastly, if you’re thinking that Bertinelli is one of those celebrities who doesn’t actually read comments on their social media, think twice.

In January, she posted a “why did you do that” clip on Instagram and one bold fan offered the obvious advice, “You need to let it go and move on. The more energy you put into this the more he is still controlling you emotionally.” Bertinelli replied, saying: “I have moved on Maura, thank you…”

We absolutely love Valerie Bertinelli! What are your favorite shows with her? Do you prefer her as a chef or comedian?