It’s time for another Level Up conversation. This week, Lo sits down with accomplished entrepreneur, investor, author, and leader Cecily Mak, who opens up about the reality behind a life that looked wildly successful on paper but felt deeply unfulfilling behind the scenes. From her struggles with alcohol and navigating a tumultuous marriage to confronting loss, grief, and the emotional weight she carried in private, she shares what it really means to appear like you have it all—yet still feel unhappy.

Together, they unpack the subtle ways people dim their own light, stay in relationships that no longer serve them, and confuse achievement with genuine happiness. From releasing toxic patterns and embracing radical honesty to redefining what fulfillment truly looks like, this episode is a reminder that leveling up isn’t just about career success—it’s about becoming the most authentic version of yourself. If you’re ready to stop settling, let go of what’s weighing you down, and build a life that actually feels as good as it looks, this conversation is for you.

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On this week’s The Lo Life, Lo is joined once again by resident true crime junkie Hayley Orrantia for an episode filled with jaw-dropping stories that prove truth really is stranger than fiction.

The episode kicks off with the unbelievable true story of the woman responsible for kidnapping thousands of babies across America and how she managed to get away with it for decades. It’s one of the most shocking scandals in U.S. history, and the details are almost impossible to believe.

Then, Lo and Hayley dive into Netflix’s Maternal Instinct—breaking down the lies, manipulation, shocking deception, and the question that had them yelling at the screen: How were so many red flags ignored? Without giving away the biggest twists, they unpack the psychology behind the people involved, why warning signs are so often dismissed, and how one unbelievable story spiraled into tragedy.

Whether you’ve already watched Maternal Instinct or you’re simply obsessed with unbelievable true crime stories, this episode will leave you questioning just how well we really know the people around us.

Grab your coffee, buckle up, and get ready for a wild ride.

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Most of us have been taught to push through exhaustion, ignore the warning signs, and put our health on the back burner. But what happens when your body has been sounding the alarm for years?

In this episode of The Lo Life, Lo sits down with author, certified health coach, and patient advocate Amy Kurtz to talk about her 15-year journey to finally receiving a Lyme disease diagnosis and the emotional toll chronic illness leaves behind. Together, they explore why so many people stay stuck in survival mode, how chronic stress and medical trauma can reshape the nervous system, and why learning to advocate for your health has never been more important.

Whether you’re living with a chronic illness, caring for someone who is, or simply feeling burnt out, anxious, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers practical tools, hope, and a reminder that healing is about more than just physical symptoms.

If you’ve ever been told “you look fine” while knowing something wasn’t right, this episode is for you.  

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June is Pride Month, and Lo kicks off this episode with a reminder that progress should never be mistaken for permanence. While LGBTQ+ rights have advanced significantly in recent years, the fight for equality is far from over and understanding that history matters.

Then, one of the most anticipated episodes of the year!

After more than 15 years working as a celebrity stylist, fashion editor, and creative director, Lo is sharing everything you need to know about Summer 2026 style. The trends worth your money. The trends he can’t believe are back. The pieces that flatter real bodies. The colors and patterns everyone will be wearing. The budget-friendly brands he swears by. And the shopping mistakes keeping so many people stuck in a style rut.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed with what to wear or felt too old, too curvy, too short, too tall, or too broke to participate in fashion, this episode is for you.

Fashion is freedom and should work for you boo, not the other way around.

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In this powerful Level Up conversation, Lo sits down with therapist, TED speaker, workplace wellbeing expert, and Working Well author Nidhi Tewari to unpack the hidden relationship dynamics affecting our workplaces, friendships, marriages, families, and everyday conversations.

After experiencing grief and a work environment that lacked empathy and emotional safety, Nidhi began exploring what actually makes people feel seen, supported, motivated, and connected — and why so many of us are emotionally misattuned without even realizing it.

Together, Lo and Nidhi dive into the science of attunement, emotional intelligence, leadership, communication, burnout, boundaries, and the subtle ways our responses can either strengthen or damage the people around us. They explore the different types of people we become when someone comes to us with a problem — the fixer, the relator, the supporter and why even well-intentioned advice can sometimes leave people feeling worse instead of better.

With relatable stories, practical insight, and honest conversation, this episode challenges listeners to rethink how they show up for the people around them and themselves.

Because leveling up isn’t just about your body, your health, or your career.

It’s also about learning how to connect.

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Lo sits down with psychologist, producer, and Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola to discuss surviving sexual assault at just 16 years old, the emotional aftermath of trauma, toxic family dynamics, betrayal, resilience, and the complicated reality of loving people who have deeply hurt you. But while this conversation begins in a very raw and heavy place, it also evolves into something unexpectedly warm, funny, insightful, and deeply human.

Together, Lo and Kaja talk about healing, identity, relationships, personal growth, and finding lightness even after unimaginable darkness. It’s a conversation about survival — but also about hope, humor, self-awareness, and reclaiming your voice.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, abuse, trauma, and family conflict

Due to ongoing legal matters involving Kaja Sokola and members of her family, a significant portion of this episode had to be removed or edited in order to protect all parties involved and avoid interfering with active litigation. Even with those edits, this is still one of the most vulnerable, honest, emotional, and ultimately uplifting conversations shared on The Lo Life.

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This week on The Lo Life, Lo sits down with somatic educator, nutritionist, and Food Therapy author Luis Mojica for a fascinating conversation about the hidden emotional relationship we have with food.

As the founder of Holistic Life Navigation and host of the globally recognized podcast of the same name, Luis has become a leading voice in conversations surrounding trauma, the nervous system, stress, embodiment, and conscious eating. His work has been praised by major voices in wellness and psychology, including The Holistic Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera.

Together, Lo and Luis unpack how food impacts far more than physical health — influencing anxiety, emotional regulation, stress, mood, and our overall sense of safety within the body. This conversation explores emotional eating, nervous system responses, childhood conditioning around food, and why healing your relationship with food may have less to do with restriction… and more to do with awareness.

A thoughtful, eye-opening episode that may completely shift the way you think about what you put into your body.

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Dr. Kemi Doll joins The Lo Life for an eye-opening conversation every woman deserves to hear. From painful periods and fibroids to endometriosis, hormones, toxic products, and the healthcare red flags too often ignored, Dr. Kemi breaks down what women should actually know about their bodies — and how to advocate for themselves in medical spaces that don’t always listen.

A double board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist and OB/GYN, professor, surgeon, and health equity scientist, Dr. Kemi brings both brilliance and compassion to this deeply empowering conversation. She shares practical advice, warning signs women shouldn’t ignore, the questions to ask your doctor, and how to take a more proactive approach to your health. Informative, validating, and incredibly empowering — this is one of those episodes you’ll want to send to every woman in your life.

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This week on The Lo Life, Lo delivers a sharp, culture-savvy breakdown of what’s actually worth watching right now—cutting through the noise with two standout, Lo Life–approved series that reveal the best (and worst) of human behavior. From the raw, unsettling brilliance of Beef—a dark exploration of ego, class divides, and the toxicity simmering beneath modern relationships—to the disarmingly honest and deeply human storytelling of Love on the Spectrum, Lo unpacks why these shows are resonating so deeply in today’s cultural moment.

But the heart of the episode is Lo’s unfiltered, highly anticipated review of the Michael—the controversial biopic centered on the life of Michael Jackson. A lifelong fan, Lo brings both personal perspective and cultural context, dissecting what the film gets right, where it falls short, and whether the criticism surrounding it is justified. From media narratives to the enduring scrutiny that has followed Jackson for decades, this conversation goes beyond the film—tapping into larger questions about fame, legacy, and why some icons remain endlessly polarizing.

It’s an episode that blends pop culture with deeper reflection, equal parts entertaining, thought-provoking, and unapologetically honest.

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Lo is joined by Thais Gibson for a conversation that quietly challenges the way we think about connection, friendship, and the patterns we carry into every relationship. What starts as a deep dive into attachment styles quickly turns into something far more personal—unpacking why we choose the people we do, how those dynamics show up in both dating and friendships, and what it actually takes to build meaningful, lasting community.

With a Ph.D., over a dozen certifications, and more than a decade of clinical experience, Thais brings a modern, deeply practical approach to attachment theory—one that doesn’t just explain your patterns, but gives you the tools to change them. Without giving too much away, this episode offers a rare blend of insight and actionable exercises designed to help you become more self-aware, more connected, and ultimately, more secure in every relationship in your life.

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