What She's Having | Midlife Women, Wellness & Reinvention

What if the secret to looking your best after 40 isn't doing more—but knowing what's actually worth doing? This week on What She's Having , Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo sit down with award-winning beauty journalist, editor, and expert Elise Tabin for an unfiltered conversation about skincare, hair loss, cosmetic treatments, plastic surgery, beauty trends, and what really works as we age. Af...

They Called Her Crazy—Then She Built a $400M Beauty Business: Sahara Lotti of Lashify What happens when you see a problem no one else is solving—and decide to invent the solution yourself? This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Sahara Lotti , founder, CEO and inventor behind Lashify, the beauty brand that changed the at-home lash game with its patented underlash system. Sahara's story goes...

Built to Begin Again: Devin Semler on Success, Failure & the Drive for What's Next What does it take to keep building—even after the setbacks? This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with someone especially close to the podcast: Britney's husband, entrepreneur Devin Semler. From helping build Brazilian Blowout into a cultural phenomenon to launching Leaf & Flower, navigating major business setbac...

What if the source of your brain fog, fatigue, headaches, or simply not feeling your best isn't just what's happening inside your body—but what's happening inside your home? This week on What She's Having , Jennifer and Britney sit down with mold and indoor air quality expert Michael Rubino , founder of HomeCleanse and author of the upcoming The Mold Method: Why Some Homes Make People Sick and How...

ENCORE PRESENTATION One of our most talked-about conversations is back. Caroline Stanbury joins us for an unapologetic conversation about reinvention, relationships, success, aging and why life after 40 may be the best chapter yet. Caroline joins Jennifer and Britney for an unfiltered conversation about what happens when you stop living according to everyone else's expectations and start building...

Britney and Jennifer are back together for a much-needed summer debrief — and there is a lot to unpack. From milestone birthdays and European adventures to questionable hotel rooms, family travel chaos, tequila shots, water fasts, and the realities of watching your kids grow up, this episode is an honest (and very funny) catch-up after a summer spent in very different seasons of life. Britney take...

What actually makes a facelift look natural? When is the right time to consider one? And could some of the treatments we're using to prevent aging actually be making us look older? This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Dr. Ben Talei , dual board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and the doctor behind their own facelifts, for an unfiltered conversation about what really ha...

Jennifer and Britney are getting completely candid about their facelifts — and they're not leaving out the messy parts. Four years after undergoing deep plane facelifts on the very same day , they're looking back at the entire experience: why they decided to do it, what surgery day was really like, the shocking swelling, recovery, aftercare, and the emotional toll of looking in the mirror and not...

What does it take to become one of the most recognizable names in commercial real estate? This week on What She's Having, Jennifer and Britney sit down with legendary retail real estate broker Jay Luchs, whose work has helped shape some of Southern California's most iconic shopping destinations—from Rodeo Drive and Melrose to Malibu. Jay shares how he transitioned from pursuing acting to becoming...

Can your brain be retrained? This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Rachel Lambert (Founder & CEO) and Angie Noack (SVP of Business Development) from Brain Code Centers to explore the science behind brain mapping and neurofeedback. From ADHD and anxiety to depression, PTSD, addiction, concussions, sleep issues, and peak performance, they explain how understanding your brain's unique wiring...

What if taking care of yourself wasn't a luxury—but a necessity? This week on What She's Having , Jennifer and Britney sit down with Gara Post , co-founder of The NOW Massage , to talk about building one of the fastest-growing wellness brands in the country and why making time for yourself may be the most important investment you'll ever make. Gara shares the incredible journey from launching a su...

What really happens behind the scenes of the world's biggest podcasts? This week, Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo sit down with comedian, bestselling author, and Juicy Scoop host Heather McDonald for an honest, hilarious, and surprisingly insightful conversation about building a media empire, surviving Hollywood, balancing family and career, and why success only gets sweeter with age. Heather...

What makes a luxury hotel unforgettable? It isn't just five-star amenities or beautiful design—it's the feeling you leave with. This week on What She's Having , Jennifer Cataldo and Britney Semler sit down with Azadeh Hawkins , the Global Creative Director behind Montage, Pendry & Viceroy Hotels , to uncover the hidden psychology of luxury hospitality and why the world's best brands obsess over th...

Award-winning chef, cookbook author and television personality Katie Chin joins us for a heartfelt conversation about food, family, resilience and second acts. Katie shares how cooking alongside her mother helped heal generations of trauma and transformed their relationship into a deep friendship. She opens up about growing up in a Chinese-American household, leaving a successful Hollywood executi...

Hair thinning. Hormones. GLP-1s. Stress. Perimenopause. Why does it seem like every woman over 40 is suddenly dealing with hair loss? This week, we're joined by Nina Kairouz , entrepreneur, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Najeau , to talk about the surprising connection between scalp health, aging, hormones and healthy hair. From postpartum hair loss to COVID shedding, menopause, GLP-1 medica...

A Mother-Daughter Conversation Years in the Making In this deeply personal episode, Jennifer sits down with her mom, Judy Grossman , for an honest conversation about family, forgiveness, resilience, and the stories that shape us. Together they reflect on childhood, generational trauma, mental health, motherhood, creativity, and the power of choosing joy—even in life's darkest moments. Judy shares...

This week, Britney sits down with the woman who shaped her life—her mom, Maryann. In one of the most personal episodes of What She's Having, they discuss growing up in a close-knit Italian family, navigating divorce, raising children as a single mother, blending families, forgiveness, and what it truly means to create a home filled with love. Maryann shares how she raised two children on her own a...

This week on What She's Having , Jennifer and Britney sit down with celebrity hairstylist, educator, entrepreneur, and viral content creator Alfredo Lewis for one of the most inspiring conversations yet. With millions of followers across TikTok and Instagram, Alfredo has become one of the most recognizable voices in hair and beauty — but his biggest success came after 40. From losing everything an...

What happens when the husbands finally join the pod? Chaos, comedy, deep relationship wisdom… and a shocking grave-digging confession. In this special couples episode of What She's Having , Jennifer and Britney bring on their husbands, John Cataldo and Devin Semler, for an unfiltered conversation about marriage, friendship, success, discipline, parenting, attraction, and the realities of building...

In this special Mother's Day episode, Jennifer and Britney sit down for one of their most personal conversations yet — reflecting on motherhood, identity, marriage, growing older, and the emotional reality of raising children through every stage of life. From sleepless newborn nights and twin chaos to teenage transitions, empty nesting, and caring for aging parents, the girls share the raw, funny,...

Faith, fashion, and purpose. Jennifer Principie reveals how style can reflect who you are—and who you're becoming. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jennifer sits down with her lifelong best friend, stylist, author, and founder of The Phoenix Effect , to share her journey from a chaotic, traumatic childhood to a life rooted in confidence, faith, and transformation. Through raw storytel...

What if your child's cavities, bad sleep, snoring, grinding, or behavior struggles weren't random—but clues? This week on What She's Having, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi, a functional pediatric dentist specializing in tongue ties, airway health, sleep, and whole-body wellness. Dr. Nora explains why modern dentistry often treats symptoms instead of root causes—and how...

What if the secret to feeling better wasn't therapy… but getting dressed? This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with LA stylist Jessica Cortez , a fashion insider with 18 years of experience helping women elevate their wardrobes, pack like pros, and finally feel confident in what they wear. Jessica shares why most closets are full of noise, how to stop buying the wrong pieces, and the wardrobe...

This week on What She's Having, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Jess Kane, co-owner of BodyBio, the third-generation wellness brand redefining health from the inside out. From brain fog and gut issues to hormones, hydration, detox myths, and longevity, Jess breaks down why cellular health matters more than ever—especially for women 40+. She shares the supplements she swears by, how to support y...