We Gotta Talk: News, Issues, and Beauty for Women

***Use code WEGOTTATALK for 40% of your purchase on Standard Self Care !*** We're kicking off 2024 with some serious talk about self-care! Hannah Minardi and Austin Wiberg are the founders of Standard Self Care, a skincare and lifestyle brand that's all about taking care of your skin and self with pure, powerful ingredients. But we don't cover just skincare and beauty. I also grill Han...

"No" is the (very) knee-jerk answer to the question, "Would you stay with your spouse if s/he cheated?" But when the husband of this week's guest betrayed her, she chose to stay. Not only that, she also chose to own what she views as her part in her marriage's downturn. Today I'm talking with marriage coach and podcast host Charity Craig all about infidelity. And ma...

Procrastinators, unite! I am here for you (and I am one of you). If you have to get a thoughtful last-minute gift, here is the ultimate guide. In this solo episode, I walk you through gifts you can buy now to have in time for Christmas Day. Products mentioned: Coffee table books Travel jewelry case 1 Travel jewelry case 2 Countertop coffee maker 1 Countertop coffee maker 2 Dry brush set Makeup bru...

There is just no way you don’t know today’s guest. And I can’t tell you how honored I am to have her on the show.   Tara Lipinski is not only one of the most well-known athletes in American history, but she’s also a gold medalist—the youngest Olympic gold medalist in figure skating history—a television commentator, a podcaster, and most recently, a mom. This past October, Tara and her husband Todd...

In this annual episode of WGT, I'm sitting down with astrologer Lumi Pelinku to talk all about what's in store for the new year. We cover what the collective can expect--i.e. what could be in store on the world stage and here in America--as well as a sign-by-sign breakdown of themes for the new year. Aries -- 27:20 Taurus -- 29:00 Gemini -- 31:37 Cancer -- 33:05 Leo -- 34:45 Virgo -- 36:20...

In this special two-part episode of We Gotta Talk, we're looking at the conflict in the Middle East from a human perspective. ***Claims included in this episode have not been fact-checked and only represent the interviewee's viewpoint.*** In this first episode, you'll hear from a Palestinian-American woman. I asked her: * What is one stereotype about “your side” that you wish to dispel...

In this special two-part episode of We Gotta Talk, we're looking at the conflict in the Middle East from a human perspective. ***Claims included in this episode have not been fact-checked and only represent the interviewee's viewpoint.*** In this first episode, you'll hear from an American Jewish woman. I asked her: * What is one stereotype about “your side” that you wish to dispel? *...

Carrie Bennett is here this week to talk about quantum health--what it is, and why it's worth a look as an add-on to your health routine. We talk: + The four pillars of quantum wellness + The impact of light, grounding and EMF mitigation on health + Simple light therapy for mood and energy + Recharging your body with grounding + Why you need to take your health into your own hands Check out Ca...

This week we are diving into one topic that we all try to avoid even thinking about—death. I remember when I was a kid, lying in bed as my mom would tuck me in… and even then--ever the anxiety queen--saying to her, “Mom, I don't want you to die! What even happens when you die?!” And she would say, “Sonni, death is a part of life.” For my 5-, 6-year-old brain, that was a big statement to proces...

Do you believe in ghosts? There are no shortage of stories about encounters with the other side. Maybe you had one yourself. When a loved one is close to death and has conversations with other family members who’ve already passed. Or maybe you’ve been walking around in your own house and something moved that shouldn’t, or you’ve felt a chill or a sense that someone, or something, else, was there....

Andrew is back on the pod to share his hot take on the TS/TK relationship and give his comprehensive gift guide for guys. From stocking stuffers to experiences, he's got it all. He's the best gift buyer ever so we like to tap into his powers every year on the pod. All links listed here ! Enjoy!

The word "narcissist" is thrown around a LOT on social media. But what is a narcissist, anyway... and what can you do if you have one in your life? This week I'm joined by licensed clinical psychologist and nationally-recognized expert on narcissim, Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, and we dig into every facet about narcissism you need to know. We talk: + The clinical definition of narcissism + W...

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Heather Rogers, MD, is here to talk about keeping your skin glowing after that facial, laser or PRP in this episode of the Healthy Skin Series. We talk: + What is Sculptra + What is PRP + The difference between PRP injections and PRP microneedling + How to extend your in-office procedures like lasers and facials + Her new favorite in-office procedure that helps wi...

This week we are rounding out Midlife Awareness Month with writer, comedian and podcaster Haely White, who went through some major life changes in the run-up to 40. We talk about her sexual awakening, her spiritual evolution, and why every woman deserves to be a "new bitch" when she hits midlife. Follow Haely on IG here and here !

This week on the pod I'm welcoming back fan favorite and renowned plastic surgeon and injector, Dr. Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, FACS. Dr. Devgan's just-right aesthetic has gone viral multiple times on social media, because she knows the perfect amount of "work" to do, to get a natural look that leaves her patients refined, refreshed, and looking that much better. In this episode we tal...

This week it's all about the best makeup for anyone 35+. I'm talking with makeup artist and social media star, Kate Talbert, all about looking and feeling your best. Shop all Kate's recommendations that she mentions in the pod HERE ! We talk: + Why your normal makeup looks different starting around age 40 + Her favorite products, from foundation to concealer to eyeshadow and more + A t...

Dr. Carrie Jones, functional medicine doctor and hormone expert, is back on the podcast to talk all about hormones--and you cannot miss this one. In this episode it's all about how your hormones change from 35 on. And we cover a LOT: + The hormone tests to ask for and why saliva and urine tests are better than blood tests + Are the dangers of estrogen overblown? + The importance of progesteron...

This special episode is all about routines: the daily practices; diet and supplement additions; and tests I do with my doctors to keep an eye on health and to feel good. *Not medical advice (duh)* All links are below! DIET: Favorite matcha HERE Water kettle instant boiler HERE Hand frother HERE FORMER EPISODES: You're Not Crazy, Your Hormones Are, with Dr. Carrie Jones Hack Your Hormones! How...

Get ready for some *real*, real talk this week. This week on the podcast I'm welcoming champion sharpshooter, former Google worker, and Second Amendment advocate Chris Cheng to the WGT table. We're digging into an issue that everyone has an opinion on--gun laws in America. Why do we seem to be getting it so wrong when it comes to keeping Americans safe? Even though Chris and I come at this...

***Scroll down discount code for Adipeau!*** In this bonus episode of the Healthy Skin Series, I'm talking with the founder of Adipeau , Ivan Galanin, all about why it's all about "achieving facial fitness." Trained as a scientist at a major biotech company, Ivan started two biotech companies--one to treat genetic disease, and one to treat cancer--Ivan then transitioned to aesthe...

Ever had something not go to plan? Laura Diaz Freeland has, too. Laura is the author of the upcoming motherhood origin story, Not What I Had in Mind, as well as a writer and advocate for periviable babies, and she’s here to talk all about the curve balls motherhood (and life) can throw at you. When she went into labor at just over 22 weeks, Laura’s world changed in an instant. Welcoming very prema...

**Scroll down for 2 weeks FREE on WeShape!*** This week’s guest is the founder of WeShape , an online fitness community helping people connect with their own best health plans, as well as a fierce advocate of evolving the fitness industry as we know it. On her the WeShape podcast, she and her cohosts dig into a variety of topics related to physical and mental health, from ignoring toxic social med...

Ever wonder what your weight loss options are beyond Ozempic? This week I'm interviewing Samantha Blakeney, with New Drug Loft in Manhattan and Brooklyn, all about the other ways people are losing weight. We talk: + Compounded medications for weight loss + Peptides + Metformin + Stimulants + "Ozempic face" + How long you can stay on meds for weight loss + Side effects + Why you shoul...

In this episode I sit down with nutrition and obesity scientist and the Senior Director of Global Clinical Research at Weight Watchers, Michelle Cardel, PhD, and talk all about semaglutides. + How do they work? + Should people without a diabetes or obesity diagnosis use them? + What are the side effects? + What about "peptides" and other compounded medications that some people are using...

Welcome to the official start of Season 4 of We Gotta Talk! We are kicking things off this season with a conversation all parents need to hear. I’m talking with the founder of CONSENTparenting, Rosalia Rivera, whose work is dedicated to preventing childhood sexual abuse. On her website and Instagram account @consentparenting, Rosalia breaks down how exactly to talk to kids to help them develop bou...