GlowLab with Susan Yara

Every friend I know who’s had a breast reduction calls it life changing. I’m a small-chested girl, so I’ve never thought about it for myself, but I wanted to understand why this surgery has such high satisfaction. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alexis Parcells, who practices in Manhattan and New Jersey, joined me to explain who’s a good candidate, why she always pairs a lift with a reduction,...

Reformer Pilates used to be my go-to workout, but then weight lifting took over and I cut it out completely, until my trainer recommended I start again to work on my core strength. So I brought in Bryony Basse (formerly Deery), Pilates expert and founder of the Pilates by Bryony app, to explain why Pilates and weight training work better together. She walks me through how Pilates changes the way y...

Celebrity plastic surgery is looking better than ever, but everyone is still so secretive about what they’re getting done. So I brought in Dr. Lara Devgan, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City who works on some of the most recognizable faces out there. She shares the procedures behind those subtle results, including the tiny neck lift, finesse eyelid surgery, and why less filler is t...

It's no secret I love to shop, and fall is when that really kicks in. So I wanted to share some of my favorite beauty, fashion, and lifestyle from September! That includes a burgundy eyeliner, a tinted sunscreen I've repurchased more than once, Lumify eye drops, and a new Loewe perfume that pairs perfectly with PLAYA Made in Miami. I'm also sharing the treatments I'm booking this fall, the $60 jea...

What supplements do women actually need, and which ones are mostly marketing? I sat down with pharmacist and functional health expert Dr. Ariana Medizade to find out. We talk about why gut health and fiber matter for hormones, plus her core supplements for women. She also shares her take on NAD, creatine, seed oils, and the shift from biohacking to bio harmony. She also shares her hormone health s...

Nam Vo has been one of my favorite celebrity makeup artists for years, so I had to know how she keeps her skin glowing. We get into the treatments she loves – like radio frequency, microneedling, and LED – how she vets a doctor before booking anything, and what a Korean glow-up trip really looks like. She walks me through her real skincare routine, how she preps a client's skin, and she also demos...

It's my favorite time of the month — monthly favorites. These are the things I actually bought and used in August, across beauty, jewelry, fashion, home, and my kitchen. As always, a mix of splurges, everyday staples, and a couple of really good dupes. Shop my favorites here: https://shopmy.us/collections/7761802 Thank you to our sponsors! 🔹 BONCHARGE – use code GLOWLAB to get 15% off sitewide at...

The supplement industry has exploded, and honestly, I feel overwhelmed sometimes — I even have a cabinet I call my "supplement graveyard." So I brought in Siff Haider, co-founder and CEO of the wellness brand Arrae (one of my favorites), to help us all shop smarter. We get into the red flags to watch for, the certifications that actually matter, the three supplements almost all of us can benefit f...

Vanessa Lee is back! You loved her last episode so much that I had to bring her on again — and the timing was perfect, because she just got home from Seoul ready to share all the latest beauty trends and treatments. This time we're getting into everything she saw at Korea's top clinics: why doctors there are moving away from stacking 15 treatments in one day, the pharmacy culture that's about to b...

My producer Anna has been wanting me to do this video for the longest time, and honestly, it's been a while since I've properly introduced myself — so here we go. I'm answering the internet's most Googled questions about me, and a lot of these are for the people who are new here and maybe don't know much about me yet. I get into my ethnicity (I'm half Korean, half New Mexican) and how I went from...

I get bombarded with relationship advice on social media, but Sadia Khan is one of the few people whose take always stops me. So I'm so excited for her to join us on GlowLab to talk through the red flags most of us miss in dating — the ones I wish I'd understood earlier. We get into body count and what it actually signals, why loyalty works differently than we're told, age gap relationships, and t...

We tend to focus on what we put on our skin and the treatments we do to our face and body, but what's happening on the inside is important too. That's why I'm so excited to have internist and longevity specialist Dr. Amanda Kahn on GlowLab! We discuss the difference between longevity and anti-aging, why the foundational stuff has to come before any of the flashy interventions, and how what's happe...

Monthly favorites are back by popular demand. Susan shares everything she's been loving lately across beauty, wellness, fashion, and lifestyle — including a peptide-driven skincare brand she's genuinely fascinated by, a mineral SPF makeup hybrid, PLAYA's Made in Miami bundle, the eye drops she fully switched to, a $10 Amazon brow gel, the GHD curling iron that won her over, jewelry and affordable...

If you've been in a long-term relationship, you've probably felt the sex slow down, and I brought in sexologist Natassia Miller to understand why. What surprised me most is how little of this is actually about sex. We got into the emotional disconnect, the mental load women carry, the resentment that builds, and how our phones quietly pull us apart. We also talked about responsive desire, why sche...

What is longevity dermatology? How are GLP-1s affecting the face? Does RF microneedling really cause facial fat loss? Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sheila Farhang joins GlowLab this week to break down the latest in skin longevity, explain the science behind today's most talked-about treatments, and separate fact from fiction. We also discuss melasma, facial fat loss, skin laxity, and how to ma...

Plastic surgery is evolving faster than ever, and GLP-1 medications are one of the biggest reasons why. This week on GlowLab, NYC board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith breaks down the biggest trends shaping cosmetic surgery today—from fat transfer breast augmentation and "ballerina" breast augmentation to invisible tummy tucks, internal bra techniques, arm lifts after weight loss, the r...

Dry, red, irritated eyes aren't just annoying—they could be signs of dry eye disease. So for this episode of GlowLab, I brought in optometrist and dry eye specialist Dr. Inna Lazar to explain the most common causes of dry eyes, including screen time, hormones, allergies, contact lenses, and more. She also shares treatments that work, how to choose the right eye drops, and simple habits that can he...

Everyone wants better skin, but what actually works? In this episode of GlowLab, I sit down with Candace Marino, also known as "The LA Facialist," to talk about the skincare habits, facial treatments, and anti-aging strategies that make the biggest difference. Candace shares her non-negotiable skincare routine, why she believes extractions are essential to a great facial, how to protect your skin...

My friends and I are always talking about gut health and bloating—what’s normal, what’s not, and why so many of us just feel off. That's why I was so excited to have Dr. Megan Rossi (aka "The Gut Health Doctor") on GlowLab to explain gut health. We talk about how gut health impacts your entire body (and skin!), how to stop bloating, dos and don't, and the simple things that really support your gut...

How is social media changing the way we experience intimacy, attraction, and relationships? In this episode of GlowLab with Susan Yara, sex therapist Dr. Mindy DeSeta explains the modern challenges affecting our sex lives—from unrealistic expectations online to the communication mistakes that keep couples disconnected. We talk about how to express your desires without shame, build deeper intimacy,...

Non-surgical skin tightening treatments are having a major moment right now, thanks in part to the rise of rapid weight loss from GLP-1 medications. That's why I brought in board-certified dermatologist Dr. Julie de le Cruz to talk about all the non-surgical treatment options to tighten skin, stimulate collagen, and address sagging skin. We discuss lasers, energy-based devices, and even injectable...

I've been getting so many questions about peptide injections lately — so I brought in an expert to help me answer them. In this episode, Mercedes "Mimi" Deal, FNP-C and wellness expert, to break down everything you need to know about peptides. We're talking BPC-157, GHK-Cu, and more — what they actually do, what the science says, and what Mimi sees working with her clients in real life. If you've...

On this episode of GlowLab, I sat down with the one and only Dr. Miami to talk everything BBLs! If you've been curious about a Brazilian Butt Lift or are seriously considering one, this episode is for you. Dr. Miami is one of the most experienced BBL surgeons, and he gave us a thorough breakdown of what the procedure actually involves — safety, recovery, results and everything in between. ✨ FOLLO...

In this episode of GlowLab, I sit down with board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Monica Kieu to dive into a procedure that's rapidly rising in popularity: facial fat grafting (fat transfer). Dr. Kieu breaks down exactly how fat is harvested from your own body, processed, and reinjected into the face to restore volume, smooth lines, and create a more youthful, natural result — without implant...

It's time for another "Ask Me Anything" episode of GlowLab podcast! My producer Anna gathered all the questions you submitted on Instagram, and now I’m answering them all — from launching my new brand  @playabeauty  to my current go-to supplements, relationship updates, skincare treatments, and more. I hope you love this episode! Shop everything I mentioned here: https://shopmy.us/collections/5236...