That's So Retrograde

Mercury Retrograde has reached its finale for the season; Stephanie and Elizabeth rejoice with an inspiring convo featuring 'Who What Wear' co-founder and 'Second Life' podcast host, Hillary Kerr. Talking career paths, pivots and more! Also discussed: the need for fall interns (hiii), social media cleanses and some fun listener Q+A!   This episode is brought to you by: Phlur.com/ code: retrograde...

It’s a threesome of conversation with author and friend Alex Banayan, as he explains his journey to writing his book, The Third Door. An inspiring and practical tale for anyone looking to take the road (or the door) less traveled. The ladies also muse on remedies for the summer flu, how to identify when your makeup expires, and shout outs to upcoming live shows and podcast appearances.   This epis...

It’s the final stop on TSR's Mini Summer Tour as the girls bring the Retrograde party (literally) to the ultra cool Dynasty Typewriter Theatre in Los Angeles. Opening the show with special guests:  Kassia Conway, singing her rendition of the TSR theme and comic Julie Goldman bringing the house down with some laughs. The ladies then welcome astrologer, Shannon Aganza, to the stage to break down all...

The ladies continue their summer tour with a live show at Los Angeles’s premiere spot for wellness in the form of retail therapy, The Grove. Joining Elizabeth and Stephanie is nutritionist to the stars and our hearts, Kelly LeVeque. Plus, comedian Nicole Aimee Schreiber brings the laughter and musical artist GLNNA opens the show with her rendition of TSR’s theme song. This episode of That's So Ret...

Life coach extraordinaire, Lauren Handel Zander, co-founder of the much celebrated life coaching method, The Handel Group, and author of Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life , visits the TSR universe to go deep with the ladies. Also, Elizabeth and Steph answer listener questions, discuss the cosmos (obv) and muse on their current live tour.  Sign up for Lauren’s online cou...

In this special live recording, Elizabeth and Stephanie take the stage at the prestigious Kennedy Center as part of The District of Comedy Festival in Washington D.C. Comedian, Casey Balsham,kicks off the evening, bringing some top of show laughs. Then, being in the nation’s capital, the show gets appropriately political as healthcare advocate (and childhood bestie of Elizabeth), Emily Todebush, t...

It’s a true full circle moment as Stephanie and Elizabeth revisit the first ever topic explored on TSR, Feng Shui! With their personal spaces newly transformed, they welcome goddess and Feng Shui facilitator, Meghan Wallace James to muse on her modern Feng Shui perspective. Questions on mirror placement, cacti, and maximizing your space galore! Listener questions and Rosey shout outs complete this...

At long last, TSR gets better acquainted with wellness buzzword and our bodies HBIC - the Microbiome. Welcoming Raja Dhir and Ara Katz, founders of the newly launched, Seed, to the show they drop serious knowledge on the microbiome and enlighten us on the do’s and dont’s of probiotics. For more information on the microbiome and Seed, check out Seed.com This episode is of That's So Retrograde is pr...

Fresh from a little summer vacay, the ladies get better acquainted with a new friend, CBD. They welcome Jon and Jesse Stanley, two of the founders of the Colorado based OG CBD empire, Charlotte's Web, to enlighten hearts and minds and unpack this developing trend. Also, is ROSES all day as Elizabeth and Steph muse on new, possibly questionable modes of transportation, the antiquated use of plastic...

It’s a summer beauty extravaganza! Elizabeth and Stephanie welcome Sara Panton, of Vitruvi, to the TSR universe to help us explore the wild world of essential oils! Want hacks? Tricks? We got you! And exciting news, Vitruvi, made its way into the aisles of Sephora this summer, making it the first essential oil company to hit the mainstream market. Speaking of those blessed aisles, Roses and Thorns...

With a long standing interest in the ceremonial art of circling, Elizabeth and Stephanie, welcome mama goddess, circle facilitator, actress and founder of "The Art Of Circling", Andrea Bendewald, to the show! Andrea guides E+S into the depths of how to hold space in this ancient mindfulness ritual. Later, in honor of another mindfulness practice, television watching - the ladies share their rosey...

Food and nutrition journalist and author of Genius Foods, Max Lugavere drops into the studio with a bevy of knowledge of how food affects our brains. He myth busts common food misnomers and uses a lot of big scientific words! Roses are all about collaboration this week as the girls celebrate podcasters on podcasts (DenTALKS and Balanced Blonde Podcast) and things get Thorny with parents hash taggi...

Dear Diary,  We’re so excited because a bonus episode is in the cards! The ladies welcome podcaster, journaler and Internet friend, Kate Dalebout; of Let it Out to the show to talk all things journaling. Annnnd Bonus, Bonus!!...Elizabeth and Steph introduce two NEW  segments for your Namaste listening pleasure. Special thanks to out Sponsors: Omax3 Ultra-Pure Visit  Tryomax.com/retrograde for a fr...

#147: New Moon Gathering   Astro Alert! In this episode, Stephanie and Elizabeth become one with cosmos and commune with spirit mama, astro goddess extrordinaire, Shannon Aganza aka Moon Gathering. Shannon offers a cosmic download as we gear up for a trifecta of upcoming summer Retrogrades; this episode drops just in time for today’s New Moon and answers the age old question: What’s up with your y...

Elizabeth and Stephanie sit down with holistic health coach, Vanessa Fitzgerald, who has been publically documenting her adderall detox in real time. Inspired by her honesty, the ladies converse about their personal experiences with the drug, in this candid and cathartic discussion. Roses and thorns has Stephanie awakening as a woman through a rosey book rec and Elizabeth is casting spells by way...

In the wild and crazy world of self care, Stephanie and Elizabeth have yet to tackle the enthralling topic of Nail Care... until now! To lead them on this educational journey they have called in nail aficionado and boss, Sarah Gibson Tuttle, founder of LA nail mecca, Olive and June. Sarah guides us all on our journey towards embodying our best nail lifestyle. Also in this show, the girls talk abou...

This episode transports us back to That’s So Retrograde Live from the Official SXSW Podcast Stage, with special guest back by popular demand, Alisa Vitti, founder of Flo Living and author of the TSR Bible, Woman Code.  *This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market / thrivemarket.com/retrograde; Mineral Health / mineralhealth.co / promo code: TSR See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Elizabeth and Stephanie welcome Shira Lenchewski (goop’s registered dietician, hello!) to the TSR universe to therapize us around our relationship with food. Fresh into a new and intense Astro transit, the girls provide deep intel on their fave cosmic resources around the web, and offer up a Rosey roundup of product reccs for the season. https://www.instagram.com/shira_rd @shira_rd *This episode i...

The girls travel back in time and revisit Elizabeth’s fashion roots, as they welcome her frequent collaborator, mentor, and friend to the show, fashion visionary: Kristin Hildebrand. KH dissects her forward thinking take on sustainable fashion and how it has manifested in her current project, WONE. It’s a spring bouquet of roses featuring: PRP facials, The Goods Mart, GUA SHA rituals and Whole 30...

It's a new month as Stephanie and Elizabeth welcome in the new - a new home for the podcast, a reveal of new Week in Wellness jingle and a new friend as they are joined by entrepreneur and personal development coach, Bizzie Gold. Bizzie discusses the basis of her renowned ‘BREAK Method’, while, Roses and Thorns are eventful and yummy with a bounty of snack shout outs and doc recs. Also, Elizabeth’...

As the result of a meet cute at SXSW, this week’s guest, Jacob Tobia, joins Stephanie and Elizabeth for a conversation about gender in today's expanding landscape! A writer, producer, author, activist and leader in the contemporary conversation on gender, they join the show to illuminate us on the rainbow that is gender identity. Later, It's all birthday roses and adulting over here, as Elizabeth...

It’s a straight outta Retrograde, 4/20 adjacent, episode for the ages! Certified health coach, author and mamma, Robyn Youkilis, brings her ‘Thin From Within‘ and 'Go with Your Gut' knowledge to the TSR Universe. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Stephanie recap their recent R+T worthy happenings: A Wild Wild Country and chill moment, the latest wellness trends from Eastern Europe, and Bravo manifestations...

Elizabeth and Stephanie keep it on brand with a Retrograde-centric live show in the midst of Mercury Retrograde! Join the packed crowd as Elizabeth and Stephanie welcome comedian Jon Rudnitsky (SNL) and their beloved Astrologer in Residence Ambi Kavanagh in this special episode recorded live at Wanderlust Hollywood! Special thanks to: Wanderlust Hollywood, Martin Spanjers, Lillium Acupuncture, Edi...

Manifestation Advisor and fan favorite, Lacy Phillips of Free and Native, joins the TSR Universe at long last! No passive visualizations here - manifesting with intention through healing subconscious blocks, along with Lacy’s practical tools to do so, are discussed. ( p.s. We are also giving away one of her online courses!). Also, Stephanie and Elizabeth re-cap a recent manifestation turned realit...

WARNING: This episode is HOT, as everything you’ve ever wanted to know about infrared sweat is discussed. Guest Sophie Chiche of Shapehouse joins TSR for a sit down, answering burning questions about the benefits of infrared therapy, pro tips on how to make the most out of your sweat, and her own personal transformative wellness journey. This episode is brought to you by: ModCloth (modcloth.com /...