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

I'm on a solo journey comin' at you LIVE from my van, like the true professional I am. In this episode it's all about the damn holiday break... and what to do with your kids. Anyone? (Bueller? Bueller??) + Hormone tests and why I'm getting one + What in HOLY HELL do you do with two weeks off school? + Kids' holiday recitals and why trying to find seats might be the worst thing ever + Celebrating t...

As the year comes to a close, I'm highlighting interviews I've done with experts over the past 12 months that have great tips, information and inspiration. In this quick episode, we revisit the scary topic of human trafficking, and how it impacts our kids, with Florida Abolitionist--a group whose mission it is to end what they call "modern day slavery." Enjoy this quick hit, and I'll be back with...

You guys loved the last installment, so here’s another Mom Happy Hour! This time I’m talking with badass mom of 5 (WHAAAAT) Andi Prather, who’s the owner at barre3 Winter Park and an all-around badass mama. I don’t want to spoil the surprise or anything, but all I’m gonna say is, you might not trust your birth control after this one… HA!! But seriously.. a step back. It’s so, so necessary to hear...

Guys, she was such a hit that’s she’s BACK! Tenley Starr—RN, cosmetic injector, and founder of Starr Clinical Skin Care—is here to answer all the questions that YOU submitted! We got very specific in this episode, and really dial down on routines, what in-office treatments are best for specific issues, and so much more. Here are some of the specific topics we cover: + Bakuchiol as a retinol altern...

What's holding YOU back? Whether you need to get to the next level with your career or your personal life, we all have blocks that hold us back when it comes to taking our purpose to the next level. What do you do when you need to tap into a new source of inspiration and encouragement to get onto your next chapter with confidence? This week’s episode is all about finding your juju, your secret sau...

In this week's episode we talk all about taking care of your face, with Tenley Starr, of Starr Clinical Skin Care. Tenley and her plastic surgeon father founded Starr Clinical, a skin care line based on gentle naturals, that helps to reset and balance your skin. Think: No nasty chemicals your skin doesn't need, and only simple, powerful ingredients to rejuvenate it. We start there, but we cover SO...

It’s time for a little catch-up, friends! This week’s episode is a solo journey and BOY OH BOY, we hit it allll. Here are some of the topics we cover in astoundingly intellectual detail: * Just give me my trophy now, because I am officially Parent of the Year. I let my kids watch Austin Powers probably about 10 years too early, and that resulted in our Halloween costumes this year. * The terrifyin...

The word alone is enough to make you immediately sick. Infidelity. But what happens *after your partner cheats? Writer Jodie Utter has been through it, and she is sharing every last detail about what she chose to do to move forward in her life and in her marriage. Of course everyone's story will be different, but Jodie's writing has offered a raw look at the healing process involved in her own sto...

It's been a while since I've done a comprehensive list of all the safer beauty products I'm using and loving, and in this week's episode I run through all my favorites not only for beauty, but also for the household. You'll get my favorite clean options for: + Cleanser + Toner + Exfoliators + SPF + Moisturizer + Laundry detergent + Dish soap + And some quick tips on how to clean out your beauty ro...

Welcome back to the Lady Parts extravaganza! …That sounds a lot saucier than I intended, but you get the idea. This is PART TWO of an interview series with board-certified OB/GYN Dr. LaKrystal Warren all about issues that impact women and their sexual and reproductive health. . So here’s the deal: You guys submitted questions, and Dr. Warren and I get to all of them. In Part One, we talked fertili...

Okay, so you know how babies are made. But there is SO much more to babies—and your body—than the basics. I’m STUPID excited about this episode of 30 Something because it was all of YOU that made it so good! So if you sent in a question, THANK YOU! So let’s get to it. Today I'm talking all things reproductive health with the amazing board certified, Orlando-based OB-GYN, Dr. LaKrystal Warren. Guys...

Hey all! How many times have you thought to yourself, "Man, this momming stuff is hard??" I know--daily. It's SO important to have people in your life with whom you can talk about all the crazy moments in motherhood, who also know that despite all the complaining, you still love it. This week's episode is for everyone who has ever needed that virtual shoulder to lean on! The Closet Moms (named for...

"Every woman, whole." That's the tag line for the company Totum Women, which is the brand founded by mom of three and former corporate star, Erin Erenberg. Her past jobs include IP attorney, non-profit leader, entertainment executive with a big country name, and crowdfunding expert. And now, she's behind the company whose goal, in their words, is "to serve you with truth, community and resources."...

In this episode of 30 Something, Orlando-based pediatrician, Dr. Joseph Cannizzaro, talks about the issues behind his book, "The 4A Epidemic: Healing for Children with Autism, Allergies, ADHD and Asthma." Dr. Cannizzaro has been in practice for 50 years, and his approach to medicine and treatment is holistic and integrative. A proponent of supplementation and diet changes to help address these iss...

Guys! Guys. I'm only slightly embarrassed by the fact that I had a full-on breakdown on my IG Stories while discussing my first mammogram. But seriously, it was scary to confront the fact that 1) I am at the age and stage of life where need them now, and 2) Being at the age where you start to worry about your health kinda stinks. Mom anxiety. Or just plain old anxiety. It's real. I already blogged...

Hittin' up the mic solo this week for a quick episode catching up on all things September--back to school, all sorts of new expectations for my first grader and how I'm an utter failure at being a Homework Helper, and... hurricanes. I'm clearly not one for emergency situations, because I have been Anxiety Annie this week leading up to the storm. Will it strike us? Will we have enough bread stored...

There are no two ways about it--being a working mother is HARD. The most difficult part, though, can be those first few weeks back after having a baby. From changes in your hormones to your body to your schedule, everything is different... yet everyone expects women to go back to work and do the exact same things they did before they left. And while that's certainly possible, it's far from easy......

Brooke Stuart is a holistic doctor who says that yes, your lifestyle and diet CAN change your life. It turns out there is so much we can change when it comes to our health if we pay attention to the whole picture. I love this episode because Brooke goes in-depth into so many health issues that women deal with. In this episode we talk: + Hormones and all the reasons they go awry + Anxiety--why it c...

You all know I am a total beauty FREAK! When I recently tried VOLO Beauty's Hair Hero microfiber towel (and loved it), I started digging a little bit more into the company behind it, and what I found is that VOLO is about to change the haircare industry. Guys, they've invented a CORDLESS HAIR DRYER. That sound you hear is me screaming with excitement. I dragged Ryan onto the pod to talk all about...

Lisa Schale-Drake is a master trainer and VP of research and development with barre3, which basically means it's her job to design workouts that kick your butt. But seriously, barre3 is pretty amazing. It's the workout I've been doing for over three years now--including through my third pregnancy and postpartum--and it's an intense and, most importantly, effective workout. It's the main thing I cr...

How many times as a mom have you felt like you needed to find your group? To find your tribe? It's hard on these streets as a mom! ...Especially when you don't feel like you have anyone to connect with. That's where Hello My Tribe comes in. Founder Alex Winkelman Zeplain has not only created a community, but also a comprehensive online resource with information on everything from infertility and t...

For her paying job, you can find FOX New's Kristin Fisher following the President all around the world, covering all the daily stories relating to his term in her position as Washington correspondent. But for the other, messier job--being a mom--you'll find her doing the same exact things other moms do--except trying to bend it around a crazy 3pm-midnight schedule. In this episode of 30 Something,...

Chances are--no matter what stage of life you're in--you've stood in your closet at least once before and thought to yourself, "What am I going to wear?!" In this week's episode, I talk with founder of personal styling company Copper + Rise, which takes on styling in a different way, by helping people find out who they are, and going from there. Joanna Lovering, the founder and CEO, has an extensi...

Andrew's back, and he is FIRED UP, people. We kick off this amazing episode with my better half by almost getting into a fight on the mic, then segueing elegantly into hot button topics such as: + My new-found mom anxiety, and how I like to drag him into the dark corners of my mind + How having kids impacts a relationship, from a dad's perspective + The crazy early days of parenting + Andrew's tip...

Just call me Sonni, M.D. This little solo episode is chock full of advice for new moms that I learned on the mean streets of new motherhood. Super simple--five tips that can help you keep your sanity. It may or may not also include a story about why one's partner should not drink heavily before a hypnobirthing class. Also, my kids storm the castle while I'm taping, so enjoy that little tender mome...