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

This summer we're revisiting some WGT Classics--episodes you loved so much, they deserve another listen. This week we're putting the spotlight back on Clearstem co-founder, Kayleigh Christina, who's walking us through all things hormones, acne and skin. We talk: + What can happen to your body when you get off hormonal birth control + What causes acne in different periods of our lives +...

She's thrown parties for the Pope, Beyonce, and world leaders from dozens of countries, so who better to ask for good party tips than the former White House social secretary?! This week I'm joined on the pod by Deesha Dyer, who worked with President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on throwing ragers for some of the most important people on earth. Not only do we talk about amazing party...

Dr. Cyril Wecht, famed pathologist known for his work on cases including Casey Anthony; Scott Peterson; the Menendez brothers; Chandra Levy and most famously, his review of the Warren Commission report on the JFK assassination, has died at the age of 93. In honor of a career that spanned decades and impacted thousands of people, I'm re-releasing my interview with him that I did after the relea...

As any woman knows, there’s an art to establishing and maintaining our friendships.  Why she chose to focus her work and research on female friendships The metrics used to measure female friendship “The three affinities"--the ways women find each other and stay together The things that bring us together, and the things that tear us apart How to know if a friendship has run its course “Girl ru...

I'm a huge fan of this week's guest and chances are, so are you. Deuxmoi entered the celebrity journalism and gossip space officially around 2020, and since then her Instagram account has grown to over 2 million followers who can't wait to see the latest tips and sightings she regularly reports. I ask Deux how she got started; why she's chosen to remain anonymous and how that's...

The real talk on preventive testing continues this week with triple-board certified neurologist and integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Romie Mushtaq. She was the first person I called when I got my Prenuvo scan back, and told me some info that anyone doing preventive testing should know. We cover: + The benefits and drawbacks of preventive testing + The tests to ask for if you want to know abou...

What's it like to be Jewish in America right now? This week's guest, Rabbi Cantor Judy Greenfeld, is here to talk about that and so much more. We discuss why it is all of our work right now to build bridges, look for the commonalities, and seek God in the everyday, no matter how--or to whom--you pray. It's a conversation that not only highlights the reality of what Jews in America are...

This week I'm hosting Elise Tabin, former Executive Beauty Editor at New Beauty Magazine and the founder of Twiish Skin , the line for tweens and teenagers who want to get in the skincare game, but don't want to be stealing their mom's products. (Because let's be honest, those products aren't for their skin anyway!) Elise and I run through: + The exact products your tween or te...

Iran recently launched what it says was a retaliatory strike against Israel, sending hundreds of missiles into Israel. But will Israel retaliate, and what would it look like if it did? Christopher Hinn, former Senior Middle East advisor for the Department of Homeland Security and CEO and Managing Director of C-7 International is here to weigh in on that issue and more. We cover what he thinks cold...

This week on the podcast you're coming home with me to McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. An Italian-American enclave about ten miles west of Pittsburgh, it's the home of the once-famous Primadonna restaurant, which serves as the backdrop of the story you'll hear this week from "On the Rocks" author Maria Palmer--daughter of the restaurant's owner, Joe Costanzo. "On the Roc...

In this solo episode I'm running you through my experience with the Prenuvo full-body scan. I'm breaking down everything you need to know to prepare; what it's like; what you'll need to do; and answering the big question: Should you even do the Prenuvo scan? ***If you want a chance to win a $200 off card for your scan, sign up for the WGT newsletter here and keep an eye on your inb...

In this solo episode, we're taking a break from the deep dives to just catch up. We talk about how--and if--the world did Princess Kate wrong with the endless speculation on her whereabouts; the latest on our Disney cruise; a tale of getting scammed online, and more! Disney Wish thoughts and tips blog post here, and episodes mentioned are below. ⁠Should America Mind It's Own Business?⁠ ⁠Pl...

If you've ever wondered if plastic surgery is right for you, this is your episode! Your social media feed isn't lying... Plastic surgery is on the uptick in a big way. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that from 2019 to 2022, plastic surgeries on all parts of the body have increased by 19%. This week's guest is Dr. Carolyn Chang, one of San Francisco’s leading aesthetic...

Let's be honest: It’s easy to turtle away in when you live in America--ignore the real problems that are happening in the rest of the world. That’s why it’s even more important to stay informed. Today we’re going in hard on a big political topic that's top of mind these days, as war rages in the Middle East and we hit the two-year mark in the Russia/Ukraine conflict: Should America just mi...

***USE CODE SONNI20 for your first purchase on Exponent Beauty before June 1, 2024!*** Here is the Vitamin C serum that I'm using that's made my skin crazy bright. When you slather on that Vitamin C serum that you paid $100 for, when was it mixed? How long will it last? And how do you know you’re using the right amount on your skin? Liz Whitman is the founder of Exponent Beauty , a company...

Caroline D'Amore posted about what happened on October 7th. She never could have guessed what happened next. Caroline, owner of Pizza Girl and girl about (LA) town, decided one day to post about her Jewish friends struggling after the October 7th attacks. The Reel was viewed 6 million times in one day, and that's when her chapter with what I call "accidental activism" kicked off....

Making the internet a nicer place is a tall order, but this week’s guest is up for the task. Sam Abrahart is a mental health advocate and the founder of The Mayfair Group. As someone who recognized the hypocrisy of the “perfection” that’s often peddled on social media, she wanted to change the narrative. When she started posting real and raw updates on her own life and mental health on social medi...

This week I break down the Super Bowl celeb appearances, halftime show and commercials with podcast host and radio star, Sarah Fraser, host of The Sarah Fraser Show . We cover all the big game gossip, Sarah's hot take on Ozempic, and her journey with IVF. Follow Sarah on IG here !

This week’s guest is an actress who you may recognize from her runs on huge shows like The Big Bang Theory, American Horror Story, Batwoman, Two and a Half Men, and more. She’s also the host of the EmotionAL Support podcast, which aims to address mental health stigma. Today I'm talking with Alessandra Torresani about growing up with bipolar and what it looked like as a kid; how she managed it...

What a year it’s been! 2023 was all about individual and collective growth. Some crazy things have happened in the world, and on WGT we leaned right into discussions about them. But we also took a moment to catch our collective breath and unwind with some fun talks on beauty, astrology, Ozempic (haha) and more. In this episode I run through some key takeaways from top-downloaded episodes and a wid...

What do you do when, in the span of months, you find out your husband is cheating, and then you get dumped by the next guy who you're sure is going to be the answer to your heartbreak? You pack up and go to Italy, that's what. This week I'm interviewing actress, author of "Eat, Pray, FML," and "The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl," and podcaster Gabrielle...

You may know her name from her now ex-husband, Erik Spoelstra, who's head coach of the Miami Heat, but Nikki Spoelstra is out to make a name for herself through her talent, authenticity, and pure grit. In this conversation we get real about Nikki's recent divorce; why she got sober; how she survived childhood abuse; getting through her young child's cancer diagnosis... and why none of...

Ever feel like the more you try to fix something, the worse it gets? This week's guest is here to tell us how the energy of "fixing it" can end up working against you. ⁠Alyse Bacine⁠ is a spiritual mentor and breathwork practitioner who has her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and helps people manifest their desires into realities. She's also a believer that most peop...

Ever feel like the more you try to fix something, the worse it gets? This week's guest is here to tell us how the energy of "fixing it" can end up working against you. Alyse Bacine is a spiritual mentor and breathwork practitioner who has her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and helps people manifest their desires into realities. She's also a believer that most people...

This week I'm welcoming Jennifer Sontag, owner of Italian Citizenship Concierge , to talk all about what it's like to pick up and move across the world, to Italy. Jennifer was an image consultant who worked with clients including Michelle Obama, then moved to teach at an international high school in Shanghai, and when she came back to the US finally, she decided she had one more move in he...