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In this episode, we sit down with fitness coach and content creator James Coppola for a real, grounded look at what his day-to-day wellness routine actually looks like. James walks us through how he trains, fuels, moves, and recovers in a way that supports his workload, energy, and life — without chasing extremes or aesthetics.

We break down his routine from morning to night, including how strength training, walking, nutrition, and recovery all fit together, and how his approach has evolved over time.

What we cover in this episode:

• James' morning routine and how he structures his workouts

• How often he strength trains vs. does cardio

• Why walking is a non-negotiable part of his day

• How he thinks about protein, fiber, and fueling for recovery

• His evening wind-down routine and supplements for sleep

Extended episode includes deeper dives into:

• Exercises everyone should be doing — and why

• His favorite forms of fun cardio

• Walking: is it "enough" and what benefits people often overlook

• What actually makes a home workout effective

• Tips for staying consistent and motivated with home workouts

• His go-to protein powders (plus runner-ups) and why he likes them

• Key differences between training men and women

• What he'd say to women worried about lifting and "getting bulky"

• Favorite protein bars and powders

This episode is a great reminder that wellness works best when it's functional, flexible, and built to support your real life — not someone else's rules.

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Hair care doesn't need to be complicated to work. In this episode, professional hairstylist Krystle Waivio breaks down a minimalist approach to healthy hair — what actually matters, what's overhyped, and how doing less can often give you better results.

With over 22 years of experience in cuts and bridal styling, Krystle answers common haircare questions and clears up myths around washing, oils, tools, and trending routines so you can simplify without sacrificing results.

What we cover in this episode:

• Do slick-back buns or ponytails cause hair damage?

• How often should you really wash your hair?

• What hair oiling is (and when it helps vs. hurts)

• Do bamboo brushes or scalp tools stimulate hair growth?

• What hair gua shas do for scalp health

• What rosemary oil is used for

• Favorite hair tools worth investing in

• What to know when a haircare brand faces lawsuits or bad press

• A pro's minimalist, real-life haircare routine

• The biggest hair myth Krystle wishes people would stop believing

In the app-exclusive extended Q&A, we cover:

• The biggest haircare bad habits

• Signs of damaged hair and how to tell if your hair is damaged

• Whether damaged hair can actually be repaired

• Natural ways to support healthy hair (without expensive treatments)

• Essential haircare oils

• How hair changes as we age — and what to do about it

• Differences between summer vs. winter haircare routines

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n this episode we sit down with content creator and mental health advocate Kelly Uchima to steal a peek into her wellness routine as she shares honest stories about mental health, digestion, anxiety, and recovery.

What we cover this episode:

• Kelly's wake-up routine & morning rituals
• How (and how often) movement fits into her life
• What she does to manage IBS
• The evening supplements + meds she uses for solid sleep

Check out the blog post for a written summary and an expert review of Kelly's wellness routine: https://withlooli.com/kelly-u

Extended episode includes:

• Have you ever tried apple cider vinegar for IBS?Thoughts? Experience?
• Do you ever notice a connection or impacts between ADHD and IBS?
• What are your best body image tips? Or what things help you the most?
• Do you ever feel like having IBS gives off diet-y restrictive vibes to your mind? Example: "I can't/shouldn't eat XYZ" How do you navigate this?
• What are your best constipation tips?
• Any tips to stop self-comparison online?
• You do a lot of speaking, what are some of your best tips for feeling confident?

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Listen to the expended episode in the Looli app (Free 7 day trial): https://socieaty.app.link/PelvicFloor_ExtendedPod

Pelvic floor therapy isn't just for pregnancy. Learn how it affects peeing, pleasure, pain, and core function at every stage of life with pelvic floor therapist Emilee Van Hoven.

What we cover in this episode:

• What is pelvic floor therapy?
• What is the pelvic floor?
• Why is it important?
• How does the pelvic floor itself/what it needs change throughout life?
  • Children Early
  • Adulthood/Pre-pregnancy
  • During + Post Pregnancy
  • Peri + Menopause
  • Elder Years
• How it's ties to the bladder, sex and joint pain
• Simple tips to try today

In the app exclusive extended Q&A we cover:

• What are the best pelvic floor exercises and why?
• What are the best pelvic floor stretches and why?
• What is a pelvic floor massage and is it helpful?
• What is internal VS external pelvic floor therapy?
• What is a "hypertonic (or overactive) pelvic floor"?
• What are signs of an overactive pelvic floor?
• What is a pelvic floor wand? (Intimate Rose, the product line Emilee recommends)
• What are signs of a weak or uncoordinated pelvic floor?

View the blog post for the episode here: https://withlooli.com/pelvic-floor

Listen to the expended episode in the Looli app (Free 7 day trial): https://socieaty.app.link/Kate_NTK_Extended

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Strickler, the creator behind the wildly popular blog and Instagram account Naptime Kitchen. She gives us a refreshingly honest peek inside her everyday wellness habits and walks us through a realistic day in her life — one grounded in flexibility, nourishment, family, and embracing what works for her season of life.

What we cover this episode:

• Kate's morning + workout routines
• How she makes her daily protein shake + coffee
• The hydration concoction she drinks daily
• Her evening wind-down routine

Checkout the blog post for product links and an expert review of Kate's wellness routine: https://withlooli.com/kate/

Extended episode includes:

• What do you feel like helps you the most with body image?
• What does "balance" with food, fitness and wellness mean to you?
• Can you talk to us about when you post on IG "Kate eats a fancy lunch"? Why is this a big deal? What's the "why" behind it?
• Can you talk to us about "Take Them A Meal March"?
• What are your best tips for keeping an orderly household?
• Do you have any healthy hobbies for yourself or perhaps the whole family?

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In this episode, we sit down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Vasicek to cut through the very loud skincare noise. From TikTok trends and sunscreen fear-mongering to what actually works (and what's just expensive marketing), Brooke breaks down skin aging in a way that's realistic, evidence-based, and refreshingly non-judgy.

Here's What We Cover:

• Why aging is actually a privilege (and why you can care about your skin without hating yourself)
• The only at-home skincare steps that truly matter
• SPF myths, spray sunscreens, and why lotion always wins
• Retinol, vitamin C, and which products are worth your money (and which aren't)
• Face rollers, gua sha, and other "do you really need this?" trends
• What dermatology treatments actually do—from peels and microneedling to lasers and Botox
• The skincare mistakes even skincare lovers make (👀 straws, side sleeping, sun exposure)
• Why celebrities "just drinking water" is… not the whole story

Dr. Vasicek brings expert insight with zero scare tactics, reminding us that confidence matters more than perfection—and that skincare doesn't need to be complicated, extreme, or rooted in fear.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, skeptical, or curious about skincare, anti-aging, or dermatology treatments… this is the episode you didn't know you needed.

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• Show Notes/Blog Post: https://withlooli.com/brooke/

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