Sonni Abatta

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

Society EN ↓ 352 episodes

An issues-based, deep dive news and culture podcast where the motto is Real Talk, Big Topics. Hosted by Emmy-nominated and AP News Award-winning journalist and television host Sonni Abatta, We Gotta Talk features guests on a variety of topics in the news, pop culture, wellness and spiritual space who will inform, entertain and inspire. Let's talk!

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Sonni Abatta

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Society

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Latest episode

Apr 16, 2026

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Episodes

222: Breaking Down Spare: A Therapist Weighs in on the Themes of Prince Harry's Memoir, from the Impact of Childhood Trauma to H & M's Strengths as a Couple 31.01.2023

Talk about a juicy deep dive! Psychotherapist, TODAY Show contributor and author of the book " This Book Won't Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment " Niro Feliciano is here to dive into all the themes from Prince Harry's new memoir, Spare , and there is LOTS to cover: We talk: + Sibling rivalry from childhood through adulthood, and why William and Harry may have a complicated rel...

221: Spare-y, Part 3 27.01.2023

It's the final episode of our royal-reading (listening) extravaganza! Join me on a deep dive and dig into the juicy bits of the final part of Prince Harry's memoir, Spare. In this episode we get to all the headlines surrounding "H & M"'s relationship. Among the topics covered: + The "flower girls' dress fight" + Harry needing to ask permission to have a beard + The infamous "frostbitten todger...

220: This is the Year to Finally Get Your Hormones Balanced, with Founder of Functional Fueling, Lauren Papanos 19.01.2023

It's here! Our yearly episode dedicated to all things hormone health features integrative registered dietician and founder of Functional Fueling, Lauren Papanos. In this episode we talk about why hormones rule everything in our bodies--from our brains to our waistlines--and how to finally get balanced to live your best life. We cover: + How hormones affect your metabolism + Why you SHOULDN'T be in...

219: Spare-y, Part Two 18.01.2023

It's time to dissect another chunk of Prince Harry's new memoir, Spare. From his first girlfriend to his military career to his continued raging hatred of the press, it's a ride! Join me as we totally amateurly psychologically analyze the dear Prince and his closest circle of royal (and non-royal) ne'er do wells. Article mentioned by Emily Giffin can be found here .

218: Spare-y, Part One 13.01.2023

A solo deep dive of the first 30 chapters of Prince Harry’s new memoir, Spare. Grab your notepads and lie down on an old dingy couch—we’re playing armchair psychologists today!

217: Using Quantum Physics to Unlock Your Potential, and What is a Soul Blueprint, with Suzanne Adams 12.01.2023

Did you know your body emits different energies depending on the mood you're in?  In this episode I'm sitting down with bestselling author and TED Talk speaker, Suzanne Adams , about "high vibe" living and why--even though we're not meant to always be up and happy--everyone is capable of tapping into heightened success and happiness by harnessing it. In this episode we talk: + What is your so...

216: More of a Meghan 05.01.2023

In this quick but deep-dive solo episode, we talk about the outrageous allegations Prince Harry is making in his almost-released memoir Spare, and why--if we're being honest--I might be more of a Meghan than a Kate after all. (Just being flip! Duh, I know we can like and respect both of them and don't have to pick sides.) Hop in on the conversation on Instagram.

215: The Year in Wrap! The Best Lessons and Conversations from This Year's WGT Guests 28.12.2022

Let's wrap 2022! We had an amazing year on WGT with guests that shared some incredible advice and perspective, and today we've bundled it all up for you in one fancy episode. I couldn't include clips from every show, but we covered a range of topics here from superficial to serious, and I promise you'll get some good stuff out of this. Episodes mentioned linked in full below: 199: Fast Fashion is...

214: The Top 15 Most-Used Beauty Products of 2022 22.12.2022

It's the end of 2022, and here are the beauty products I reached for the most all year. From skincare to makeup and body care, a list of tried and tested favorites. All linked below! Jordan Samuel Hydrate Facial Serum Dr. Lara Devgan SPF 44 BB Cream Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion Tatcha The Essence Josh Rosebrook Daily Acid Toner Dime Beauty Eyelash Boost Se...

213: Embrace that JOMO! Bestselling Author Tanya Dalton Helps Us Figure Out What's Worth Your Energy, and What's Not 15.12.2022

Be honest: Do you really want to go to that tenth holiday party this season?? Sometimes the joy of missing out--JOMO--overrides the fear of missing out, or FOMO. This week bestselling author and keynote speaker Tanya Dalton is here to tell us why we should embrace that feeling, and runs us through the list of questions to ask ourselves before committing to one more event. We also talk practical wa...

212: Justice for Jennifer!! White Lotus and Harry & Meghan Recap 14.12.2022

Join me on a deep dive on two recent TV faves—White Lotus and Harry & Megan—and figuring out why the hell we had to sacrifice Jennifer Coolidge.

211: Working Through Drama and Trauma During the Holidays: Advice from Licensed Mental Health Counselor Justine Carino, Host of Thoughts from the Couch 07.12.2022

Sure, the holidays are great, but you know what they also are? Super stressful. Family drama and other issues can feel bigger and harder during the holiday season when everyone is forced to be in one space, and that can take the joy out of celebrating. This week I'm hosting a deep dive with licensed mental health counselor and host of the Thoughts from the Couch Podcast, Justine Carino. She's walk...

210: What the Stars Say About YOU in 2023. Astrologer Lumi Pelinku Breaks Down What the Astrological Themes for the New Year for Us, and America 01.12.2022

Lumi Pelinku is an astrologer, energy healer and transformation. She’s been working in the field over the past 10 years and has partnered with brands such as Well + Good, Brides, Cosmopolitan, Chloe, Shape Magazine, The Observer, Nylon and more. Every year we bring on Lumi to help us make sense of the past year, and look ahead to what to expect in the new year. We talk: + Big themes to expect in t...

209: Late in Life Lesbians with Taylor Strecker 23.11.2022

HEY GIRL HEY!!! Chances are you have heard the voice on today's podcast before. Taylor Strecker, host of the Taste of Taylor podcast and the founder and host on the Taylor Strecker Show , is here today on the show after I basically stalked her on a plane from New York to Rome, and boy oh boy am I geeked. Formerly of Sirius' Cosmo Radio and Wake Up! with Taylor, she has become known for her open, b...

208: Delay the Smartphone! Half the Story's Larissa May on the How to Set Digital Boundaries for Kids and Ourselves 17.11.2022

This week I'm sitting down with the founder of Half the Story , Larissa May, and talking all about our twisted relationship with technology. Sure, it's great to connect with people from all over the world, but when does social media stop being fun and start being damaging? In this episode we talk: + How social media sent Larz spiraling, and the damaging impact it can have on mental health + The be...

207: Prevent Cancer and Detect It Early, and Why This Doctor Believes in Life After Death, with Oncologist Dr. Laura Vater 09.11.2022

Did you ever wonder, how can I live longer? What habits should I change to increase my longevity? How do you spot the signs of cancer? This is the episode for you! Gastrointestinal oncologist and author Dr. Laura Vater is here to talk all about preventing disease and caring for yourself. She also dives into her advocacy for fighting for better quality of life for doctors, nurses and medical profes...

206: Getting Un-Stuck and Defeating Past Traumas to Rise to a Better You, with Cody Isabel 03.11.2022

Ever feel like you just can't break your bad habits, or that anxiety rules your life? This episode is for you. Cody Isabel is a coach and co-founder and CEO of Rewrite and Rise, a program helping people to work through trauma and stress to show up as a healthy person. This week he's walking us through re-training our brain to serve us better. I'm talking eliminating anxiety, healing from traumas,...

205: A Visit with Dr. Lara Devgan: What I Did, What the Office is Like, and the Overall Experience 28.10.2022

I just visited renowned injector and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan in New York City and am sharing all the details! In this special bonus episode, I talk what the process is like; how to book; what injectable procedures I did with her; what the office is like; how much to set aside to book the appointment; HA fillers vs. Sculptra, and more. Foundation brush discussed linked here...

204: What's Wrong with "Woke," Anyway? The Conscious Lee is Back to Talk Wokeism, the Ye Controversy, and Moving Beyond the Racial Binary 27.10.2022

Social media phenom and WGT fave The Conscious Lee is back! As a second-time WGT guest we dive into the Ye anti-Semitism controversy; what wokeism is and why people have such a strong reaction to it; moving beyond the racial binary and more. About the guest : Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in African & African American Studies and a Master’s degree in Human Relations as well as a Master’s degre...

203: Favorites Roundup! What We're Watching, Wearing, Gossiping About and Loving, with Producer Rachel 19.10.2022

It's a FAVORITES ROUNDUP, baby! Producer Rachel and I are here with all of our recent favorites, including TV shows, podcasts, beauty products and fashion. All things mentioned are linked below! Podcasts: Girls Next Level The Argument: Is America Headed for Another Civil War? The Hidden Djinn Underwear: Best wireless/comfort bra: Natori Bliss Perfection Bralette Best thong: Skims Free-Cut Midwaist...

202: You Can and Should Ask for More: Why Making More Money, and Having More Abundance, all Starts with Your Energy, with Jocelyn Kelly Reid 13.10.2022

Ever feel like you are stuck on the hamster wheel? Lots of hustling, but not really getting anywhere? And moreover, not making the money you deserve to be making? This episode of WGT with manifestation expert, business coach and Blackrock alum Jocelyn Kelly Reid is for you! We cover: * Why money has energy * How to receptive power of feminine energy can welcome more abundance into your life * Ways...

201: Is “Dahmer” a Do or a Don’t? Plus Hurricane and Life Catch-up Solo Ep 07.10.2022

Recapping our experience with Hurricane Ian and… we gotta talk about this Dahmer show. Is it a do or a don’t?? Plus some exciting upcoming WGT guests!

200: Sh**-Talking Moms, Divorce and Second Chances, and the Power and Pain of Social Media, with Rachel Sobel from Whine and Cheezits 28.09.2022

Welcome to Hurricane Alley! This week on WGT we're waiting out the storm with some great company. I'm welcoming Rachel Sobel from the popular account @whineandcheezits, where we break down all the beauty and pain that is being a woman and mom. From that time she heard another mom talking sh** about her right in front of her face... to the power of showing up vulnerably on social media... to how sh...

199: Fast Fashion is Killing Our Planet. Here's How to Slow the Impact, with Factory45 Founder Shannon Lohr 23.09.2022

We all love a good deal, but at what cost... to our planet? Some estimates say 85% of all manufactured textiles--i.e. clothing--end up in landfills. Another study by the World Economic Forum says by 2050, there will be more plastics in the ocean than fish, including microfibers shed from manmade fabrics. Up to 20,000 liters of water can be used to make ONE shirt. This week, Shannon Lohr, founder o...

198: Designed for Success: Revealing Your Inner Strengths for Work, Love and More with Human Design Coach and Expert, Emma Dunwoody 15.09.2022

Did you ever ask yourself, Why am I the way I am? What’s holding me back? What are my innate strengths? This week we're diving into the topic of Human design with human design coach and host of The Human Design Podcast , Emma Dunwoody.  She tells us how human design can help us tap into uour inner strengths for work, relationships and more. We’ll cover things like how to unlock inner wisdom,...

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