Kale in My Teeth

Dr. Amy Wechsler is one of the only doctors in the world who is both a board-certified dermatologist and a psychiatrist, and in this episode, she and her daughter and co-founder of Spotless Clinics, Zoe, make it impossible to think about skin the same way again.

We get into:

1. Why stress breaks down your collagen faster than almost anything else, and what cortisol is actually doing to your face

2. The truth about Accutane: the myths, the real side effects, and why it can actually cure acne for life

3. How to use tretinoin correctly, because most people are doing it completely wrong

4. Spironolactone, hormonal acne, and what dermatologists actually prescribe for women

5. The diet-acne connection most people swear by, and why the science says otherwise

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by skincare advice and had no idea who to actually trust — this is the episode.

📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz

📌 Dr. Amy's IG: dramywechsler | Zoe's IG: zoewechsler

00:00 Intro

05:00 Spotless Services & Accessibility

07:23 Stress & Skin Connection

11:15 Food & Acne Myths Debunked

15:26 Treating Stress-Related Breakouts

17:19 Acne Medications: Accutane & Tretinoin

24:03 Spironolactone & Hormonal Acne

29:01 Beauty Influencers & Skincare Products

33:22 In-Office Laser Treatments

38:53 Anti-Aging & Lifestyle Impact on Skin

43:02 Status Symbols & Good Skin

46:08 Building Business as Mother-Daughter

Charlotte Bickley is a beauty creator and editor at large for the Daily Front Row who has built her brand on one rule — she doesn't gatekeep. We get into everything from the procedure she regrets to the faith journey she did entirely on her own terms.

We talk about:– the salmon DNA injection that went wrong before her wedding and what she wishes she'd known– which lasers actually deliver (Clear & Brilliant, BBL, Fraxel) and how to know where to start– budget skincare that works vs. where it's actually worth spending– converting to Orthodox Judaism twice — the first time alone, before she ever met her husband– what building an authentic content career really looks like behind the feed

📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz

📌 Charlotte's IG: chbickley | TikTok: charlottehbickley

0:00 – Intro

2:17 – The Content Creator Community & Not Gatekeeping

5:37 – Skincare Lasers Breakdown

9:15 – Salmon Gate: The Injection Story

12:16 – Current Routine, Products & At-Home Devices

15:05 – Brand Partnerships & Budget vs. Splurge

18:27 – Retinol Burns, PRF & The Future of Injectables

22:10 – The End of Overfilled Faces

24:10 – Motherhood & Raising Girls

27:36 – Converting to Judaism Alone — Then Again for Love

33:55 – Faith, Surrender & Trusting the Plan

35:01 – Comparison, Online Hate & Staying in Your Lane

37:11 – What Strong Women Actually Need in a Partner

40:45 – Building a Career From Bergdorf's to Content Creation

46:16 – Rapid Fire NYC Recs

Jenn Sherman is one of Peloton's first-ever instructors, a cycling icon who has been leading riders for over 13 years and recently turned her focus to what she calls the Back Nine Era: redefining strength, longevity, and midlife fitness for women. She and Rivki talk about why cardio alone stops being enough in midlife, what her Back Nine Era mindset really means for how women should be moving and fueling their bodies, and why she now spends five days a week lifting weights instead of riding. They also get into the reality of navigating menopause: the mood shifts, disrupted sleep, and bone density wake-up calls nobody warned her about; and why Jenn believes this chapter of life is less about declining and more about pivoting into the strongest version of yourself yet.

📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz📌 Jenn's IG: pelotonjenn

00:00 Intro

01:11 Cold-Calling Peloton

05:12 Falling in Love with Movement

07:52 How Jenn Curates Her Playlists

09:19 The Back Nine Era Mindset

13:34 What Women in Midlife Actually Need

15:39 Why Cardio Alone Isn't Enough

20:41 Consistency Over Intensity

23:01 Stop Punishing Yourself

30:32 Why Walking Changed Everything

31:43 Navigating Menopause

34:31 Nutrition & Protein in Midlife

36:20 Sleep Disruption & Adjustments

37:14 HRT, Supplements & Bone Density

43:09 How to Prepare in Your 40s

46:41 Peloton Strength Trainer Recs

48:16 Closing Wisdom & Rapid Fire

Joyce Chabbott is a content creator and mom of four who built her platform around life on the Upper East Side. In this episode, she and Rivki talk about the decision to intentionally share her life online and navigating criticism that she "glorifies motherhood" by not filming tantrums, why she teaches her kids about their privilege instead of hiding it from them, and the isolating experience of becoming a content creator when no one in your real life understands what you're doing. They also discuss setting boundaries with what her kids share about their friends, the fast-paced culture of raising kids in New York City, and how going viral by accident turned into an empowering career she built while still being fully present for her family.

📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz
📌 Joyce's IG: joycechabb | TikTok: uppereastsidemommy

00:00 Intro

01:12 Starting Content Creation by Accident

03:34 Isolation & Finding Confidence

06:16 "Stop Glorifying Motherhood"

09:07 Setting Boundaries with Kids

12:45 Teaching Teens About Loyalty & Secrets

16:49 Upper East Side Parenting

21:48 Teaching Kids About Privilege

26:59 From Teacher to Influencer

30:47 Building Something While Being Present

33:36 NYC Rapid Fire Guide

Kelsey Rose is a certified personal trainer and founder of the Shaep app who transformed her approach from overworking her body to finding sustainable balance. In this episode, she and Rivki talk about her journey from teaching education to building a fitness business during the pandemic, why she combines strength training with Pilates instead of choosing one or the other, and her simplified approach to nutrition that focuses on protein, carbs, and vegetables without overthinking it. They also discuss cycle syncing workouts to your menstrual phases, why walking is the most underrated wellness habit, and how scaling back your intensity can actually get you better results when you stop forcing your body to do things it doesn't enjoy.

📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz📌 Kelsey's IG: thekelseyrose_| TikTok: thekelseyrose

00:00 Intro

01:17 Origin Story & Teaching Background

08:12 Pandemic Pivot to Shape App

10:13 Consistency Over Intensity

12:12 Overcoming Disordered Eating

15:21 Strength Training + Pilates Philosophy

19:50 Nutrition Simplified

22:38 Weighing Food Without Fear

26:33 Taking Your Eye Off the Prize

27:18 Cycle Syncing Workouts

31:16 Reintegrating Sprints

36:49 Day in the Life

43:32 Miami Rapid Fire Guide

Vita Sidorkina is a former model turned wellness entrepreneur who built her career walking for Victoria's Secret before stepping away to become a mother. In this episode, she and Rivki talk about growing up in Russia with ambitious, loving parents who taught her resilience, losing her identity when modeling ended and she became a wife and mom simultaneously, and navigating postpartum depression while rebuilding from scratch. They also discuss why discipline beats motivation every time, the problem with fitness trends (from vegan to protein obsession), and how she created The Core—a wellness app built on personal struggles, not textbook theories—that launches with workouts, nutrition, and mindset coaching all in one place.

📌 Rivki's IG:@rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: @rivkirabinowitz📌 Vita's IG: @vitasidorkina | TikTok: @vitasidorkina

00:00 Intro

01:11 Growing Up in Russia

04:29 Raising Kids Without Spoiling Them

08:01 Modeling's Scars & Healing Journey

11:51 Losing Identity as a New Mom

13:17 High Achievement as Blessing & Curse

15:50 Feeling Like an Outsider in Modeling

18:11 Mom Guilt & Being Present

23:09 Fitness Philosophy & The Core App

27:09 Discipline Over Motivation

28:43 Strong Not Skinny (But Let's Be Real)

32:01 Simplified Strength Training

34:33 Consistency Over Intensity

39:17 Intuitive Eating Done Right

43:15 Friendship Shifts After 30

46:44 Miami Rapid Fire Guide

Stephanie Gottlieb is the woman behind some of the most recognizable fine jewelry in the world, building a luxury brand that bridges the gap between fine jewelry and everyday fashion. In this episode, she and Rivki talk about taking the intimidation out of fine jewelry purchases, the challenge of relinquishing creative control while building a team, and navigating the tension between being the face of your brand and wanting it to exist beyond you. They also discuss why staying true to your brand DNA is the only sustainable business strategy, the evolution from rainbow maximalist to letting jewelry take centre stage, and how the right people around you can unlock growth you didn't know was possible.

📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz📌 Stephanie's IG: stephaniegottlieb | TikTok: thestephaniegottlieb

00:00 Intro

01:09 Demystifying Fine Jewelry

05:10 Styling Tips & Building a Jewelry Wardrobe

10:34 Design Process & Building a Design Team

14:14 Bringing On a Brand President

18:12 Delegation & Creative Control

22:07 Authenticity in Business & Social Media

27:14 Being the Face of Your Brand

32:57 Content Strategy & Brand Evolution

35:17 Working With Influencers as a Brand Owner

41:12 Jewish Identity

45:59 Business Mistakes & Staying Authentic

52:04 Defining Success

Carly Weinstein is a content creator, influencer, and current social work student who built her platform around authenticity and personal growth. In this episode, she and Rivki talk about tearing her ACL as a competitive gymnast and the identity crisis that followed, navigating disordered eating and general anxiety disorder, and the pivotal moment at 28 when she realized influencing wasn't fulfilling her deeper calling to help people. They also discuss dating green flags, the pressure women face around relationship timelines, and why success isn't about money or fame—it's about feeling content and doing what you love.

📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz

📌 Carly's IG: carlyweinstein | carlyweinstein1

00:00 Intro

05:17 Identity Crisis

10:05 Copy Culture

13:31 Life Crisis at 28

16:30 Relationship Timelines

20:00 Self-Awareness Journey

24:49 Mental Health & Social Media

29:52 Dating Green Flags

34:02 Rapid Fire & Redefining Success

Cameron Oaks Rogers is a content creator and host who is redefining what it means to be an authentic mom online. In this episode, she and Rivki talk about her high-stress past in sales and trading at JP Morgan, how a car accident changed her career path, and why she views her ADHD as a superpower. They dive into the reality of "mom guilt," her experience with a psychedelic sound bath for generational healing, and why her household revolves around fun and play.

📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz📌 Cameron's IG: cameronoaksrogers

00:00 Intro

05:50 Ambition & "Mom Guilt"

11:00 Identity Beyond Motherhood

17:21 The Corporate Shift (J.P. Morgan)

20:53 The Catalyst for Leaving

26:09 Parenting Through Self-Work

28:21 Evolution: From "Cammy" to Cameron

31:07 Generational Healing Journey

35:47 The Importance of Fun and Play

Dianna Cohen is the founder of Crown Affair, a brand that turns hair care into a daily ritual. In this episode, she and Rivki talk about her journey through iconic start-ups like Away and Glossier before she launched her own brand universe. Dianna shares her advice on "responsible growth" and how tools like brain spotting therapy and leadership coaching helped her become a better founder. They also discuss the emotional power of hair, why time is the ultimate luxury, and the simple life hack that saved her from her own inbox.

📌 Rivki's IG: rivkirabinowitz | TikTok: rivkirabinowitz📌 Dianna's IG: diannacohen | TikTok: diannacohen

00:00 Intro

03:53 The Idea and "Light Bulb" Moment

05:45 Brand Building and Visual Identity

07:22 Hair Rituals and the "No Makeup" Wardrobe

14:04 Strategies for Responsible Growth

17:11 Coaching, Therapy, and Nervous System Care

23:25 Trusting Instincts over Pressure

26:15 Product Formulation and Innovation

33:31 Founder Resilience and Identity

40:54 Efficiency Hacks and Defining Success