Carla Hall opens up on miscarriage at 40, says she felt ‘okay’ and there was ‘nothing’ she could have done about it

WASHINGTON, DC: Carla Hall, the star of Max’s 'Chasing Flavor', reveals that she had a natural miscarriage right before she married her husband Matthew Lyons.

Hall said she accepted her fate and moved on as she found acceptance. 

How did Carla Hall deal with her miscarriage?

The 59-year-old chef told People that she never really wanted children, but changed her mind after she got pregnant.

However, she lost the baby when she was eight or nine weeks along. She was about to go to the Bahamas for a private chef gig when she found out.

“I just accepted it,” she recalled, adding “And I just sat there and I’m like, ‘Okay, there’s nothing I can do about this."'

She further said, "I went to the doctor and she said, ‘Well, how are you?’ I said, ‘Well, what do I need to do to go and do my job?’ And I know it sounds cold, but there was truly an acceptance — there was an acceptance there.”

Carla Hall believes everything happens for a reason

Hall, who met Lyons on match.com and is stepmother to his son from a previous relationship, said she took the miscarriage as a sign from the universe.

She said she was meant to do something else with her life and that everything happens for a reason.

“I believe that everything happens for a reason,” she said, adding “And honestly, it was grace from the universe. I said, ‘Okay, I’m supposed to do something else.’”

'The Chew' and Chasing Flavor': Inside Carla Hall's career

Hall went on to become a fan favorite on Top Chef in 2011 where she competed in seasons five and eight. 

Carla Hall has also been a host on 'The Chew' for seven years. 'Chasing Flavor' is her first lead hosting role. On the show, which she also executive produced, she travels the world to explore the origins of iconic American dishes like chicken pot pie which is from Jamaica, and ice cream, which is from Italy and Turkey, the publication noted.

Hall is also looking forward to celebrating her 60th birthday in May. She revealed she is happier and more confident than ever.

“I’m all into this decade. I want to shout, ‘Look! I’m 60! I’m excited!’" she said, adding “I want to lean into the wisdom that I feel that I’ve gained."