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

My friends, this episode is happening at the PERFECT TIME! And I truly, wholeheartedly cannot WAIT for you all to listen. We are all in need of a little spiritual wisdom these days, right? Well this episode is going to FEED YOUR SOUL. Shanna Windle is a holistic wellness coach and certified hypnotherapist, as well as the founder of Shine Wellness, and in this episode of 30 Something with Sonni we...

In Part Two of my interview with the awesome Annie Tevelin, we dig into her motherhood journey, the struggles with getting pregnant and the joys/craziness of raising kids, and why she always keeps it REAL when she's talking about motherhood on social media. Follow Annie @SkinOwl and @offtherecordwithyou, and check out her products at www.skinowl.com. Follow me @SonniAbatta, and don't forget to che...

It is vital to have difficult conversations right now. There is much work to do, much self-reflection and hopefully, much improvement. Please, let's grow TOGETHER, friends. Hear me out. Info on all IG accounts to follow and causes to donate HERE. [Sorry, can't direct link so just follow this through and scroll down, and they're all there!] https://sonniabatta.com/white-start-here-to-start-doing-be...

Annie Tevelin is the founder of SkinOwl, a skin care brand of natural and powerful products that was built and formulated from Annie’s own struggle with cystic acne. Annie started as a professional makeup artist on the set of music videos, red carpets, she was even a member of Lancome’s pro artistry team… but it was her own battle with cystic acne that led to the birth of Skin Owl, a line with pro...

It's a quick one today, friends! Nicole on Instagram asked about an affordable skin care routine for women in their 30's. Here are my rec's! Products mentioned: CLEANSERS: Drunk Elephant No. 9 Beste Gel Cleanser: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNhh Fresh Soy Cleanser: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNh7 CeraVe Cleanser: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNih TONER: Pixi Glow Tonic: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNhf DAYTIME MO...

Working from home lately, or wanting to start your own venture? This is the episode for you! Majesta Patterson is a business mentor and the host of the podcast “Real Talk with Biz Moms.” Her work online and on her podcast empowers women to build their own companies while raising families. As head of the Biz Moms Collective, she believes that entrepreneurship and motherhood doesn’t have to be so is...

Jessica has long inhabited the baby and children’s products space. As co-founding partner of the organic baby food company Happy Baby, she helped to bring organic, ready-to-eat food options to families everywhere. Inspired by her interest in the developmental stages of babies and toddlers, she went on to found Lovevery, a company that curates subscription boxes that cater to the different developm...

Is sex addiction a real thing? I mean, let’s be honest… You’ve thought it before: “Sex addict is just another term for a guy who can’t keep it in his pants.” Or is it? . This week’s episode is a QUICK HIT on this controversial topic with love and sex addiction coach, and host of the Anything for Love podcast, Katie Grimes. She tells us why sex addiction is real, how to spot it, and how it can be t...

Marc Siden is co-founder and CEO of Cloud Water Brands, a line that manufactures CBD-infused, gourmet-flavored sparkling beverages, and a drink that I legitimately have had almost every day during this lockdown to help curb my anxiety. The flavor profiles are gourmet and delicious, and the result is well, just what I need around 2pm when I’ve been “home schooling” all day. I’m not kidding… I’m obs...

In Part Two of my Love in Lockdown Series, we are answering YOUR questions! A couple weeks back, so many of you fabulous people submitted questions for today’s guest on how to survive love in lockdown. Whether it’s relationships with your spouse, partner or kids, we are covering it all with cognitive psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Niro has been in private practice for over 15 years and has been f...

Aaaah, the sweet solace of being locked under the same roof with your partner for... MONTHS ON END. Many of us are spending a whole lot more time around our partners now that we are self-quarantining during the pandemic, and a funny thing is starting to happen... We are getting super annoyed at the people that are locked down with us. No, there's nothing wrong with you that's making you feel this...

Feeling anxious these days? Okay... stupid question. TONS of us are feeling the stress and strain of the quarantine, and the worry about the coronavirus outbreak. What better time to look into the powers of CBD than now? Today’s episode features medical doctor and author Joseph Rosado, who is a medical cannabis expert and educator, and author of the book, “Hope & Healing: A Case for Cannabis.” In...

Integrative doctor Dr. Brooke Stuart and I talk about the best supplements to keep your immune system strong during the coronavirus outbreak, as well as mantras to repeat to yourself to deal with increased anxiety during the pandemic. Notes on What We Discussed: Mantras/Strategies for Relaxation and De-Stressing: + Connect with your heart by simply placing your hands over it for 3 min./a day and a...

The self isolation is REAL, y'all... but it's not all that bad when you've got awesome buds to check in with! I've been a fan of the Atomic Moms podcast for years, and this week I'm so happy to welcome the host, Ellie Knaus to my show. Ellie and family are based in California and, just like the rest of us, are in the midst of self-quarantining... with young kids... which is a recipe for HOLY HELL...

Ep 59: Coronavirus 101 for Parents, with PA Elizabeth Sirolly by Sonni Abatta

Need to break a bad habit? Looking for a partner but feeling like you’re hitting a wall? And most of all, why is it SO hard to find real love? This week’s episode is with love addiction coach and host of the podcast "Anything for Love," Katie Grimes. A self-described Sex, love and fantasy addict, Katie took her own struggles and experiences with relationships and turned them into a major life less...

We just got back from Park City with the 3 kids and it was super fun. Also we probably scared the entire plane away from having kids. Also also... I'm super awkward when I meet famous people. Rachel Hollis, sorry I'm a giant dork.

Allison Evans is the co-founder of the (truly clean) cleaning and house care brand, Branch Basics. I've been using these products to clean my house for months now, and I am in love with them. They're effective without the potential irritation of traditional cleaning products. (The multi-surface cleaner, laundry detergent and oxy powder are my faves!) In this episode we talk: + The story behind the...

Y’all, I KNOW you have read the incredible, amazing, searingly-beautiful words of today’s podcast guest somewhere, somehow. Her quotes go viral, get pinned thousands upon thousands of times, but most importantly, her tips and tactics on parenting can really, truly change the way you approach raising your own tiny humans. L.R. Knost is a best-selling author whose work and writings on gentle parenti...

Y'all! The Hormone Extravaganza is BAAAACK!! In Part 2 of my interview with naturopathic doctor and hormone expert, Dr. Carrie Jones, we talked generally about hormone, thyroid and adrenal health. In this episode, we get SPECIFIC... as in, specific to the questions that YOU all submitted! Enjoy! Here's what we cover, in order, if you want to click through: Why do our PMS symptoms seem more intense...

This is it!! I'm SO geeked to share this episode with you guys, because it is chock full of so much incredible and useful information. Okay, raise your hand if at one point during your cycle, you have felt like a psycho hose beast. (*raises all the hands*) Your hormones could be to blame. In this episode, I talk with renowned hormone expert and naturopathic doctor, Dr. Carrie Jones, about why and...

Every season I switch up my product routine, so I had to share! Here are some new favorites I'm using and loving... and some catching up with Producer Nikki in this episode too! Supplements/Wellness: + Prima The Daily CBD capsules + MaryRuth Organics Liquid Probiotic + MaryRuth Organics Liquid Nighttime Multimineral (magnesium, zinc, calcium, vitamin D3, vitamin C, trace minerals) + JuicePlus (gre...

SLEEP TRAINING: Is it for you and your baby? This is a topic that SO many parents wrestle with—to sleep train, or not to sleep train? In this week’s episode I talk with Lauren Wolfe, the founder of sleep consultant agency Lolo Lullaby, a sleep consulting agency that’s certified by the Family Sleep Institute. Lolo Lullaby counsels new moms and dads on how to help their babies get developmentally-ap...

So you're having a baby... or maybe just thinking of getting pregnant. Welcome to the beginning of one of life's biggest journeys! In this episode, author Leslie Schrock is here to guide you through it. Unlike other manuals that were handed to generations of expecting women, Bumpin' is a modern guide for the modern woman, and it breaks down preconception through pregnancy and delivery with humor,...

HAPPY 2020, FRIENDS! The new year is here, y'all! Do you do resolutions? (I don't.) Whatever your perspective on fashion and style is, I think most of us can agree that it's a topic that confounds TONS of women. Like, what do I wear? How do I dress this different body after having kids? Do I really need trendy pieces, or are classics best? Stylist Melanie Pace has been at the fashion game for 15 y...