Dear Media, Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari

That's So Retrograde

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That’s So Retrograde began the conversation when they pioneered merging wellness and pop culture back in 2015. Coined the “the Ab Fab of the new age”, hosts Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari highlight wellness trends before they hit the zeitgeist. Through speaking with thought leaders in health, beauty, astrology, cannabis and beyond, they offer their listeners a ‘choose their own adventure’ type experience on the path to building their own toolkit and finding the guru within. @soretrograde / thatssoretrograde.com

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Dear Media, Elizabeth Kott and Stephanie Simbari

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Health

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art19.com

Latest episode

Dec 6, 2025

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Episodes

Ep 60: Quench Your Thirst (guest: Annie Lawless) 24.06.2016

The TSR gals sit with Suja Juice founder Annie Lawless as she tells her inspirational story of how she left law school to start a groundbreaking juice company, while breaking down incredible health tips for living a balanced life. The girls also reflect in a time of incredible turmoil the small joys one can find in chalk on a sidewalk and in loving one another. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

Ep 59: Good Gut Kit (guest: Elissa Goodman) 17.06.2016

Nutritionist and holistic health coach Elissa Goodman rejoins the TSR gals and gives practical and accessible tips on how to keep your gut, liver, and overall vibes healthy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep 58: Me, Myself, and iO (guest: iO Tillet Wright) 09.06.2016

Writer, gender activist and creator of the Self Evident Project, iO Tillet Wright stops by Retrogradeland for an open and honest conversation on gender and sex in the United States. Steph gets nudity shamed but per usual the girls DGAF as they celebrate their friendship and victories in comedy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Ep 57: Is You Ok? (guest: Glozell) 01.06.2016

YouTube mega star Glozell drops into the #SoRetrograde Headquarters to talk about her new book "Is You OK?" She chats with the girls about how crystals, meditations and subtle stalking led her to be the internet sensation she is today. Also, Steph and Elizabeth break down their favorite LA health haunts, for their first Los Angeles city guide! WE IS OK!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Ep 56: Bite Us (guest: Ally Hilfiger) 26.05.2016

This week, Ally Hilfiger sits down with the TSR girls to discuss her fight against and ultimate victory over Lyme Disease which she delightfully chronicles in her new book, Bite Me.  Meanwhile the girls R&T over the week’s happenings including their new invention… friendship-wellness dates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

Ep 55: Spill the (Fermented) Tea (guest: Daina Trou) 18.05.2016

The girls are sipping the Health-Ade this week as they find out “what's the deal with Kombucha?” (seinfeld voice), with founder and CEO of Health-Ade Kombucha, Daina Trout. Rest assured this episode is all (fermented) tea, no shade. ?☕ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep 54: Just Float (guest: Jim Hefner) 12.05.2016

Elizabeth and Stephanie journey into the wellness future at Just Float and interview founder and CEO Jim Hefner on the benefits of float tanks and the zen vibes that occur in 11 inches of saltwater. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep 53: How You Retrograde (guests: Tara Sowlaty and Jessie Groveman) 05.05.2016

The TSR girls welcome their soulmates in wellness - Tara Sowlaty and Jessie Groveman from How You Glow to break down their recommendations for spring and summer glowiness, as well as the best snacks in the health space and travel tips for those fulfilling their wanderlust. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Ep 52: Ask Ambi (guest: Ambi Sitham) 28.04.2016

Cosmically aligned and ready for Retrograde season, the girls welcome back healer, actual goddess, and purveyor of astro-knoweldge, Alchemy with Ambi’s, Ambi Sitham - Ambi provides the most up to date celestial-forcast, illuminates the FIVE current and upcoming Retrogrades! (Because… it’s SO retrograde, guys) and conducts TSR’s first ever listener Q + A. Also, the girls remain fearful of the Beyhi...

Ep 51: Waste Not Want Not (guest: Meryl Pritchard) 20.04.2016

Earth Day is upon us and the girls get a crash course in 'Recycling 101' from zero waste advocate, holistic health coach and founder of Kore Kitchen; Meryl Pritchard. Meryl shares her tips for going ZERO waste and awakens the girls' minds to some everyday earth friendly practices. Needless to say, minds were blown (and not just because it's 4/20). #tokeup See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Ep 50: Feel the Burn (guest: Michael Domitrovich) 14.04.2016

Elizabeth and Stephanie welcome back to the show, empath, mystic and spirit guide, Michael Domitrovich. In this episode Mikey breaks down the basics and the how to’s of sage, palo santo and more with some smudging, burning and space clearing 101… vibrations are def heightened and not just because the girls are cycle synced with the new moon. Nama- yay! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...

Ep 49: Vitamin TSR (guest: Josh Zabar) 06.04.2016

Stephanie and Elizabeth get informed when food and nutrition entrepreneur, Josh Zabar visits the show. Founder of Immortal Herbs and curator of bi-weekly health newsletter Vitamin Z, Josh provides some (hot guy) health knowledge which is helpful to all. Full steam ahead on the wellness train this week; Steph has the flu, the girls are on a cleanse and Elizabeth is putting chemicals on her eyes......

Ep 48: Simple Matters (guest: Erin Boyle) 31.03.2016

This week the girls keep it simple by aligning with internet blogger and real life author Erin Boyle. They discuss the perils of tote bag giveaways and learning to let go of stuff that ya just don't effin' need. They Rose and Thorn about inspiration through spoken word poetry, vision boarding, the loss of a comedy legend and the potential poison in one of their favorite vices. See Privacy Policy a...

Ep 47: Peace, Love, & Flower Essences (guest: Alisa Gould-Simon) 17.03.2016

The girls explore the magical powers of floral essences with former fashion tech guru turned Flora Luna Essences founder Alisa Gould-Simon. They also get mindful on The Bachelor results, chat listener mail and get deep into the only rose ceremony that matters: Roses and Thorns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Ep 46: Going Clear (guest: Lisa Viscardi) 09.03.2016

In the eye of the solar eclipse, clarity expert and personal organizer Lisa Viscardi joins the TSR girls to break down what it means to go CLEAR both in space and mind with her Categorize, Learn, Edit, Arrange, Revisit method. In addition - this week's roses & thorns include the practical application of Lisa's methods at Elizabeth's house, Stephanie's recent appearance on TMZ, the girls' newes...

Ep 45: Total Eclipse of the Chart (guest: Ambi Sitham) 03.03.2016

This week on TSR we've brought back our esteemed astrological advisor, Ambi Sitham, to help usher in March and break down the who's and what's of the solar and lunar eclipses coming our way. Ambi bestows goddess-like wisdom in practical applications on the art of manifestation, and the girls discuss a recent house-related trend that's been influencing their lives: from hosting crafting parties to...

Ep 44: Politically Mindful (guest: Ben Gleib) 24.02.2016

The girls are joined by comedian, self proclaimed politico and host of the GSN’s Idiotest, Ben Gleib, as he offers some insight and humor into the current political climate. He does his best Bernie / Hillary / Trump impressions and runs some IDIOTEST knowledge by our hosts- only to prove that Steph and Elizabeth are, in fact, idiots. Zen idiots, but idiots nonetheless. Also, Elizabeth quits the in...

Ep 43: Heart 2 Heart (guest: Geri Hirsch) 17.02.2016

Fresh faced and barely feeling a day over one year, Elizabeth & Steph welcome LeafTV founder and wellness aficionado Geri Hirsch to discuss the importance of being vigilant and health conscious after a recent personal experience. We glean major lessons and info that will help save lives, and then break down new trends in the wellness space that include bone broth, cleanses, and smoothies. Also...

Ep 42: Rose Quartz Ceremony (guest: Katie Manzella) 10.02.2016

Crystals that conjure self love, pop culture moments of mindfulness and many an Oprah reference in this special 1 year anniversary episode of TSR! One year older and thanks to this podcast, certainly a bit wiser, Elizabeth and Stephanie welcome back high priestess of crystal knowledge Katie Manzella and conduct a Rose ceremony of their own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Ep 41: Be Here Nowish (guest: Owen Smith) 03.02.2016

It's a twofer! This week, the TSR girls welcome comedian Owen Smith to talk about his transformative journey from a fast-food champion to a vegan and raw food enthusiast. And later in the episode, Alexandra Roxo and Natalia Leite, creators of the comedy web series BE HERE NOWISH, join the pod to discuss various wellness and spiritual practices they've all tried(ish). See Privacy Policy at https://...

Ep 40: Going with the Flow - Part 2 (guests: Jordana Kier and Alex Friedman) 27.01.2016

Officially in the shadow of Retrograde, the girls keep it real in the theme of the RE, REvisiting the topic of REproductive health (see what we did there?) with their guests: entrepreneurs, Jordana Kier and Alex Friedman of LOLA. The LOLA team discusses why toxin free tampons are the new black and afterwards, we welcome back "Woman Code" author Alisa Vitti to drop more knowledge in part 2 of our c...

Ep 39: Going with the Flow - Part 1 (guest: Alisa Vitti) 20.01.2016

With a reputation of bringing you candid info on moon cycles, sleep cycles and the occasional SoulCycle, it only makes sense that Elizabeth and Stephanie chat all things menstrual cycle with esteemed author of 'Woman Code' and founder of Flo Living, Alisa Vitti, in the first part of this two part interview. Also joining the show is Emliy Todebush, political strategist and health coverage advocate...

Ep 38: That IS SO Retrograde (guest: Ambi Sitham) 13.01.2016

Former lawyer turned cosmic navigator, healer and magical astro kween, Ambi Sitham, sits down with Elizabeth and Stephanie to break down the current planetary status during this enlightened and informative Mercury Retrograde - focused episode. She busts some myths and sets us up for a successful start to 2016. Because at the end of the day it really IS so Retrograde See Privacy Policy at https://a...

Ep 37: New Year, Same You, But Better (Ayurvedic Edition) (guest: Eleni Tsikrikas) 06.01.2016

Happy New Year from That's So Retrograde! Elizabeth and Steph open up the new year with intentions (or in EK's case, a lack there of). Their outstandingly informative guest, the effervescent Aussie Ayurveda expert Eleni Tsikrikas, talks all things about the practice including the best herbs to start yourself out with and the difference between individual doshas. A must listen to start out your yea...

Ep 36: That’s So Rabbinical (guest: Hanniel Levenson) 15.12.2015

Back to LA and fresh off the heals of the festival of lights, the Elizabeth and Stephanie say “shalom" (the hello and peace one) to rabbi, educator and yogi, Hanniel Levenson. Together their conversation explores spirituality, religious ambivalence, and the power of connecting to a higher power. The Girls then connect with some reader mail and this weeks Roses + Thorns. See Privacy Policy at https...

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