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

This week’s guest is an entrepreneur, mother and “ultimate connector.” Megan Harper is the president of community at Show Up Authentic , a social media marketing agency that—full disclosure—I’m working with (and love!), but she’s someone I’ve actually been following on social for years even before we worked together. Megan’s professional background is extensive. She’s worked in PR and marketing, w...

Entertainment reporter and host of Cancel Me, Baby! Taylor Ferber walks us through the body and mind transformation she’s been on for the last year and tells us all how to tap into our own inner sex goddesses. Follow Taylor on IG @talktometaylor

***DISCOUNT CODE BELOW*** We all do it--torture our skin with products and practices that wear down the barrier, making our skin more prone to irritation and maybe wrinkles, spots and inflammation. As it turns out, your skin doesn't need 65 products a day. And today my guest here to talk to us about respecting and rebuilding your skin barrier. Dr. Heather Rogers, MD, is a double-board certifie...

In this solo episode we talk end of school year craziness (a classroom party a day!), to a recent health scare involving my 👀, to that time I thought our plane was going down, to why you might want to stay away from Florida beaches this summer. Wow... when I type that out you can see that an anxious person is behind this podcast. Enjoy! Enjoy 10% off your first order of whole, prepared, ready-to-...

***SCROLL DOWN FOR A DISCOUNT CODE FOR METHODOLOGY MEAL SERVICE!!!*** Imagine traveling the world to taste some of the most delicious dishes, as part of your job. Julie Nguyen does just that, and the unique flavors of the world's tastiest cuisines can be found in the meals her company, Methodology, delivers. This week I sit down with Julie to talk about the power that good food has to heal, it...

Getting kids ready for the college application process is stressful, to say the least. And that's saying nothing of the stress they encounter once they're accepted into their school. This week I'm talking with licensed mental health counselor Betty Varghese, from AdventHealth University , all about how parents can help things happen, without doing too much. How to help kids manage thei...

It's no secret that kids have it tough these days. Sure, we have more and better technology than ever, but kids are also struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues at a rate not before seen in recorded history. Today I'm sitting down with a child and adolescent psychiatrist from Advent Health for Children , Dr. Tina Gurnani, who's going to tell us what's go...

Today we're diving deep into the metaphysical world with intuit and channeler, Erika Alaura . And she's even running us through a collective cleansing ritual, so get ready! As a child Erika realized she had psychic gifts, and since then has been helping people to learn about themselves to work toward a more peaceful future. In this episode we talk: + Do we all have past lives? + Identifyin...

We welcome back to the pod Physician Assistant and Expert Injector, as well as one of my besties, Robin Chimile to We Gotta Talk for an episode all about esthetics today. Robin has been working as a plastic surgery physician's assistant and expert injector for nearly 15 years, and these days she's using Daxxify more than ever. The new neurotoxin is said to be longer-lasting and quicker to...

Ashleigh Renard's book " Swing " starts with an intense scene describing her and her husband's visit to an exclusive sex club in New York City. I won't give away spoilers, but that should give you an idea about how committed Ashleigh is to being honest, real and vulnerable when talking about what it took for her and her husband to get that spark back in their relationship. No...

Welcome to the Healthy Skin Series, a miniseries on WGT where I interview skincare experts, founders and other beauty junkies who have advice on how to get skin that looks and more importantly, feels good. This week's guest is Alli Reed, the founder of Stratia Skin , a science-backed line that makes products for anyone--people in the beginning of their skincare journey or those who are already...

Today's guest is Erin Washington, host of the Squats and Margaritas podcast as well as the author of the upcoming book "From Pain to Purpose: Finding Meaning the Mess," and she's also someone who is candid about how her struggle with eating disorders made Erin the woman and mother she is today. We talk: + How the Moderation over Deprivation mindset changed her body and her life +...

This week I'm sitting down with the founder of Child Rescue Coalition , Carly Yoost, talking all about how to keep your kids safe online. Listen guys, this is a big, heavy topic, and it is hard to talk about. But you will be shocked--or not--to hear that predators are targeting children just about everywhere there is an internet connection--from social media, to gaming platforms, and more. The...

On this latest episode of the Healthy Skin Series, I sit down to talk with the founder of one of the true legendary brands, KORRES, Lena Philippou-Korres. From their Greek Yoghurt line to their newer offerings, chances are you have tried or at least seen one of their products. As a brand that has embraced natural, plant-sourced ingredients for decades, it's also come to represent the bounty of...

How are we here again? That's the question that every American asked after the shooting this past week in Nashville. This week I have the information every parent needs to know. My guest is a former State Department agent and current Certified Threat Manager who works to prevent violence in schools and workplaces, and he's here to offer us some advice and support as we move forward in this...

Feel like talk therapy just isn't cutting the mustard anymore? Enter hypnotherapy. Today I'm talking with is with certified hypnotherapist, Keylee Miracle , who wants you to know that healing trauma has to be tailored to you. Your experiences, your beliefs, your life. And when talking about your feelings isn't enough, sometimes hypnotherapy is. In this episode we talk: + The difference...

Welcome to episode 2 of the Healthy Skin Series, a miniseries here on WGT! If you love skin cycling, this one's for you. In this episode I talk about being part of Dr. Whitney Bowe's secret product trial where I got to sample her NEW product, one that she says was the most-requested after she started her new line, Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty. In this episode we talk: + How to skin cycle like a pro + W...

I've done it, maybe you've done it too... Posting my kids online. Feels harmless, right? Like, everyone wants to see cute babies, and funny toddlers, and maybe even show off their talented older kids . But how much is TOO much when it comes to posting our kids online, and where do you draw the boundary? Sarah Adams is the founder of Mom Uncharted , where she dives into that very question. Each fam...

***Use code WEGOTTATALK on the Furtuna Skin website for a 20% discount!*** Welcome to The Healthy Skin Series, a miniseries on We Gotta Talk where I'm interviewing various experts and founders on how to achieve healthy skin. On the first episode, I'm talking with the founder of one of the lines that's always on my top shelf (and in my nightstand!), Furtuna Skin. Kim Walls has studied biochemistry,...

Today I'm joined by the host of Cooking with Nonna , as well as author, podcast personality and Food Network star Rossella Rago, to talk all things Italian American. Join us as we talk favorite recipes, growing up Italian, carrying on family traditions and more. First of all, we LAUGH. This woman is hysterical. We also talk: + What it was like being raised as a first-generation American in Brookly...

Join me as I ponder (for a whole half hour) the everlasting question of modern parenthood: When is too much, too much... when it comes to our kids' activities? Am I the only one who's having a hard time keeping up? Are we doing too much? But if we dial back, then is it too little and they're missing out? Is it wrong to want your kids to just have a happy, average life? How do we help our kids reac...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever said, “Kids these days….” EVERY generation feels like the one (or two) behind them just don’t quite measure up. And sometimes we like to, you know, make fun of them for it. It’s all in good humor, of course, and today I’m sitting down with a well-known Gen Z’er and activist Gigi Robinson who’s going to explain it all for us. And we get to laugh together. Because let’...

Are you in your 20s, 30s or 40s and still dealing with acne? It's not uncommon, and if you feel like you've tried everything and every prescription, this episode is for you. Kayleigh Christina is a certified holistic nutritionist and the founder of Clearstem Skincare and she went through her own personal health struggles--rapidly declining weight, cystic acne, and gut issues--only to find that the...

Not to be fatalistic, but we've only got so much time on this gorgeous planet... why not spend some time dreaming up your next trip?! This week I'm sitting down with the founder of (incredibly packable, stylish and versatile) Unbound Merino , Dan Demsky, and daydreaming about some amazing places to add to your travel list. From Slovenia to Vermont to Tokyo and back again, Dan walks us through the...

Why is it so hard to talk about grief? Krista St-Germain's life as she knew it ended the moment a drunk driver struck her husband while they were pulled to the side of the road. What she didn't expect was discovering that so few of us are taught what to expect when we grieve. In this episode we talk about Krista's journey to figuring out life after widowhood; why we are so bad at processing hard f...