Gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Galambos joins Literally Heinous to answer all of your burning questions about Ozempic and Wegovy, the elusive "miracle" weight loss drug that (seems like) all celebrities are on. We talk about the science behind it, how it works, what it does, what happens when you come off of it and the associated shortage. Enjoy!

(00:00 - 06:14) - Celebrities rumored to be on it

(06:14 - 35:15) - Interview with Dr. Galambos

What do Mike Tyson, Robin Williams and Jeremy Allen White (AKA The Bear) have in common? They all came to my mom through her recent psychedelic experience taking Bufo (toad venom) and psilocybin (magic mushrooms). My mom recently went on a psychedelic retreat with like-minded people around the country to embark on a journey of opening their minds through plant-based medicine. She talks about the person she was before and after the trip and how she found her way back to traditional therapy, despite her initial negative experiences.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00 - 00:09:12) Context setting and traditional therapy vs. energy therapy

(00:09:12 - 00:14:50) Initial interest in psychedelics and discovering Jenny Schlitz

(00:14:50 - 00:23:34) Getting to the retreat, pre-tripping

(00:23:34 - 01:13:50) Bufo and shrooms experience

(01:13:50 - 01:20:00) Advice for someone who is interested in plant-based medicine

Women's Gender and Sexuality master's student, Ali Alkalifa, joins Literally Heinous for a discussion on the salacious and explicit teen dramas, Euphoria and The Idol, created by Sam Levinson. We delve into Sam's background and explore the cultural influence of Euphoria. Ali enlightens us about the significance of gender identity and representation, emphasizing the importance of accurate portrayal. Our conversation also delves into the inception of The Idol and the underlying reasons behind the ensuing controversy.

Kicking off season 2 with an episode that I did NOT envision recording... I've been a Taylor Swift fan since I was 10 and I have been looking forward to this moment for the last 2.5 years... so why was it so hard to get through? UGH!

Sidney Szerlip, fashion PR pro from Manhattan, joins Literally Heinous to discuss the Met Gala! We have an expert's opinions on the looks, designers, celebrities and stylists, so you don't want to miss this insight. We discuss the controversies of Karl Lagerfeld and other prominent fashion figures and whether the fashion industry can ever become a safe space. Sidney also provides tips to curate your closet so you never feel like you have nothing to wear.

Maeve Conway from Gals Getting Rich podcast joins me to discuss the landscape of influencing today. We talk about what makes influencers successful and what makes their downfall. We discuss the Reddit snark pages and what kind of commentary is and isn't warranted. We recap Coachella and who was in what house and who was left out. Then, we cover Sofia Richie's wedding. Video available on YouTube!

A topic that I am VERY passionate about: group trips. In this episode, I lay out all my tips on corralling your friends to go on a trip, the best time to start planning, managing finances and stacking your itinerary to make it perfectly balanced. I reference some of my recent trips (New Orleans, Cabo, LA, NYC, Miami) and what I learned during those that have made me an expert planner. I then talk about Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn breaking up and walk you through her career timeline during their six year relationship.

(00:00:00 - 00:05:48) Quick catch up

(00:05:48 - 00:40:35) Trip planning tips

(00:40:35 - 01:05:00) Taylor Swift + Joe Alwyn

For our FINAL recap, Zoe and I are recapping the last week and the finale of Love Island UK season 9!! We cover the rankings and the post-villa cliques and who is hanging out with who. We finish off with doing our best impressions of the Islanders... it's SOR SILLYYY

Back to your regularly scheduled content: bizarre life experiences that cause severe introspection and unfiltered thoughts on celebrities. I talk about my recent TikTok experience and how that led me to re-evaluate my entire existence, but ultimately prompt a new mental health journey. I then give a VERY BRIEF summary (12:30) of the Selena/Hailey drama and provide my official stance on the matter. I think this would classify as a warm take. Enjoy <3

NEW CO-HOST IN THE VILLA! Emily Gilbert, Love Island aficionado and my former college roommate, joins me to talk about week 6and half of week 7 (episodes 40-51). We cover everything that happens starting with movie night, the Casey and Claudia saga, Jessie's ALLEGED fakeness, the new bombshells, and of course Tom being the most beautiful and perfect man alive.