Live & Well

From the Los Angeles Times and Sonoro comes the De Los Podcast — a weekly conversation where music, pop culture and Latinidad collide. Hosted by De Los editors Fidel Martínez and Suzy Exposito, the show pulls back the curtain on the stories, people and cultural moments shaping the Latino experience in the U.S. and beyond. Every episode is a front-row seat to conversations with the artists, actors,...

From carrying groceries to checking your blind spot while driving, life happens in motion — and your workouts should reflect that. Pvolve's Dani Coleman joins Live & Well to share why multidimensional training helps build strength that extends beyond the gym. We talk about mobility as the missing link in fitness, training for longevity, and how small, intentional movement patterns can help you fee...

Most people think recovery happens after the workout. According to Dr. Jason Wersland, that’s the biggest mistake we make. On this episode of Live & Well , the Therabody founder & recovery expert explains why recovery should happen before, during, and after movement — not just when you’re already sore. From activating the nervous system before exercise to reducing burnout and speeding up rebound b...

What if the secret to getting stronger wasn’t doing more—but doing less, consistently? In this episode of Live and Well , Melissa Magsaysay sits down with Sculpt Society founder Megan Roup to unpack a refreshing, sustainable approach to fitness that actually works. From her early struggles with body image and the pressures of the dance world to building a global fitness platform, Megan shares how...

What if the future of facial rejuvenation isn’t synthetic—but your own biology? In this episode of Live and Well , we sit down with renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif to break down the rising shift from traditional fillers to micro fat transfer. Known for his precision work and complex revision cases (and as a star of Botched), Dr. Nassif explains why more experts are rethinking long-...

Hair loss, thinning, breakage—what’s really going on beneath the surface? In this episode of Live and Well , host Melissa Magsaysay sits down with OMI founder Naomi Whittel to unpack the science of hair health and why peptides are emerging as a game-changing solution. From the biology of hair follicles to the role of stress, hormones, and aging, Naomi shares how a patented keratin peptide is helpi...

Everything your body is going through shows up on your skin first. Most of us just don't know how to read it. Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, breaks down what is actually happening inside a blackhead, why hormones are the real driver behind most breakouts and what your skin is trying to tell you at every stage of life. We get into hyperpigmentation versus scarring, the ingredients dermatolo...

You've spent years thinking about what you eat. How you cook it might be a bigger part of the picture than you'd expect. Nutrition scientist and registered dietitian Dr. Michelle Davenport breaks down what actually happens to your food under high heat and why it shows up in your body long after the meal is over. We get into AGEs, inflammation, metabolic health, and why the chemistry of cooking is...

Sensitive skin is one of the most misunderstood topics in beauty. Most of us have been told we have it. Very few of us actually know what it means. In this episode, Tower 28 Founder and CEO Amy Liu joins Melissa Magsaysay to get to the bottom of what sensitive skin really is, why it's almost always a barrier problem, and what inflammation is doing beneath the surface to flare it. We talk about gre...

If fitness and nutrition feel more confusing than ever, you're not imagining it. Most of what's out there is louder than it is useful. Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak has worked with some of the most recognizable bodies in the world. His take on what actually moves the needle is simpler than you'd expect and more honest than most of what's in your feed. In this episode, he breaks down the bigge...

Puberty is arriving earlier than ever, and most parents aren’t prepared for it. Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson explains why kids are entering puberty years sooner than previous generations and what that means for their health, brain development, and emotional lives. From environmental exposures and chronic stress to the neuroscience of adolescence, Dr. Natterson gives parents the science they nee...

Most supplements on the market have never been studied on women. In this episode, Ritual founder Kat Schneider explains why supplement research has historically focused on men, how terms like “clinically studied” are often misunderstood, and what real scientific validation should look like. The conversation explores ingredient traceability, how supplement formulations are actually tested, and why...

How worried should we really be about toxic chemicals in our homes? Environmental advocate and author Lindsay Dahl breaks down what actually matters when it comes to reducing everyday exposure. From greenwashing and “clean” product marketing to microplastics and household dust, she explains the science in a practical way that won’t leave you feeling overwhelmed. Dahl also shares the simple habits...

Fascia is one of the most overlooked systems in the body, yet it plays a critical role in how we move, recover, and support cellular health. In this episode, fascia expert Ashley Black explains what fascia actually is, why it has historically been misunderstood, and how connective tissue influences everything from mobility to circulation. From her personal health journey to the science behind tiss...

Skincare does not need to be complicated to work. In this episode of Live & Well , Colette Laxton, co-founder of The Inkey List, breaks down what actually makes a product effective and why overdoing it might be the very thing hurting your skin. The conversation explores the rise of instant-gratification beauty, the overuse of exfoliating acids, what is really happening when the skin barrier is com...

Noninvasive facelifts are everywhere, but what is actually happening beneath the skin? On this episode of Live and Well, celebrity esthetician Melissa Imperial shares her approach to lymphatic sculpting, fascia release, and microcurrent therapy. Her method focuses on strengthening facial muscles, releasing built up tension, and supporting circulation to influence lift, clarity, and long term skin...

​​Kosas founder Sheena Zadeh shares how clean beauty makeup is actually developed and tested, along with the cosmetic treatments and routines that shape her approach to skin. In this episode of Live + Well , Sheena reflects on building Kosas from the ground up, the discipline behind high-performance clean makeup, and how product development, skin health, and in-office treatments all inform the way...

Staying consistent with wellness can feel overwhelming, especially when routines are rigid, expensive, or hard to maintain. Amanda Kloots knows this firsthand. In this episode of Live and Well, the actress, fitness entrepreneur, and founder of Proper talks about why she built her supplement company around flexibility rather than perfection. She shares the idea of the “supplement graveyard,” explai...

Trampoline-based cardio is often overlooked, but research, including studies conducted by NASA, suggests it may be one of the most efficient low-impact workouts available. In this episode of Live & Well , host Melissa Magsaysay speaks with trampoline fitness trainer and Trampoline Trim founder Tiffany Marie Jenkins about why trampoline cardio is easier on the joints than running, how it supports c...

Protein is usually framed around intake, how much to eat and how to fit more into a day. But protein’s role in the body goes beyond muscle alone, and what happens after you eat it matters just as much. In this episode of Live + Well, Courtney McHugh, founder of Amplifye, joins the conversation to talk about how protein supports muscle recovery, strength, sleep, and overall health, and why absorpti...

Brows have been shaped, overplucked, tattooed, and redefined for decades. In this episode of Live + Well, we sit down with celebrity brow expert Kristie Streicher to talk about her philosophy on brows and how her approach has evolved alongside changing trends. Kristie walks through her method to regrowth, microblading, tinting, and pigment correction, and explains why brow shape, texture, and pati...

Pilates is everywhere right now, but the practice itself is often misunderstood. In this episode of Live & Well, Liana Levi, founder of Forma Pilates, explains the fundamentals of Pilates and how and why the practice works when taught correctly. Known for its referral-based, highly personalized approach, Forma Pilates has built a following that includes Hollywood talent, fashion insiders, founders...

In this episode of Live & Well, host Melissa Magsaysay speaks with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Cat Chang, whose precise technique, natural aesthetic philosophy, and high-profile clientele have positioned her as one of the leading voices in contemporary facial surgery. Dr. Chang traces her unexpected transition from transplant medicine to aesthetics, offering a rare look at why facial surgery...

Elix founder Lulu Ge joins Melissa for a conversation on the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its ability to steady hormones, ease digestion, improve sleep and soften daily stress. Through personal stories and cultural wisdom, Lulu shows how an ancient approach can feel surprisingly modern, intuitive, accessible and genuinely supportive for women looking for real relief.   Listen now f...

  From navigating perimenopause to building muscle and boosting mood, Burn LA founder Maria Chase and longevity expert Dr. Chris Asandra are here to break down the science of hormone balancing and share simple and effective strategies to feel your best at any age. In this episode of Live and Well, host Melissa Magsaysay talks with this dynamic duo about how infrared workouts, red-light therapy, an...