In this episode I talk to blogger and journalist Ayana Lage about social justice, racism, social media and mental health. We talk about virtue signaling and performative allyship vs. true allyship; 3 things we can all do to be a better ally; why so many people seem to be waking up to racism now; the conflicting feelings of experiencing social media’s sudden shift to support the Black community; microaggressions; Ayana’s experience with clinical depression and the mental health system in this country; how to take care of mental health in this heightened time, and so much more.

 

My earnings from the sponsorship of this episode have gone to the Black Mamas Matter Alliance in honor of Ayana. Black Mamas Matter Alliance is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance. They center Black mamas to advocate, drive, research, build power and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights and justice. For more information and to donate, visit blackmamasmatter.org 

 

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In this episode i'm talking about my evolution from restrictive and binge eating, overexercising and rigidity to intuitively eating and moving my body in a way that works for me. I talk about how I was forced to try a new lifestyle approach after my body started shutting down on me (at my leanest), and how I learned to trust my own body's cues. I also answer a ton of questions from the audience about everything from confidence to macros to BBG and more.

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In this episode I talk to Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins, beauty editors and hosts of Breaking Beauty Podcast, about—you guessed it—all things beauty! We chat about what it was really like being beauty editors at a major magazine; how the industry has changed over the years; “woke” and inclusive beauty; how social media has impacted ideals, both good and not so good; the craziest trends they’ve seen and tried; what products and claims are gimmicks; their absolute ride or die products and so much more!

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In this episode I talk to Dr. Ben Talei: man, myth, legend and the doctor behind my face. We discuss his innovative procedures and what they achieve; who is a good candidate for various procedures; what filler can and cannot do; threads; ethical violations by practitioners; the evolution of Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner; skin tightening and non invasive procedures -- AND if he’s single.

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In this episode I talk to the OG wellness blogger Sophie Jaffe about how to show up for life, do the work and live in the results with bliss and balance. Sophie and her husband, addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe, worked through a relationship riddled with infidelity which has become the foundation of their platform and podcast IGNTD. She shares candidly about their early struggles and how, after many years, they found trust again. She also has great tips on how to keep a relationship fresh and spicy! We delve into how to find balance and not live in extremes and scarcity mindsets; how to trust and love our bodies and selves; how to balance family and work; how to live our truths and not push everything down and why asking for help is so important. 

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In this episode I talk to Women’s Health + Functional Nutrition Coach, Nicole Jardim, about our hormones, periods, stress, digestion and how it’s all interconnected. Nicole breaks down what hormones actually do; the difference between a period and a menstrual cycle; birth control and what it really does; managing PMS symptoms; how sugar affects our bodies and periods; how stress really affects us; how to support our bodies through lifestyle; the difference between men’s and women’s energy cycles; the 2 tips that can change everything; and so much more. 

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In this episode I talk to Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP, Developmental Psychologist, Life Coach  and expert in Positive Psychology, about the five components of well-being; how to live a meaningful, purposeful life; how our thoughts dictate our lives & how to steer them towards positivity; the science behind confirmation bias; and lasting behavioral change. With so many of us finding ourselves struggling with a "new normal" this is an especially relevant conversation that will help you overcome negative thinking patterns.

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In this episode, I am telling you my story of addiction, trauma and recovery. After a year of recording and many requests for this topic, I figured no better time than now -- especially when so many are going through their own challenges. This episode will give you insight into my past and why I have certain perspectives and attitudes; how I overcame both addiction and major traumas; provide hope for those struggling or with loved ones going through this; and continue to debunk the myth that anybody's life is perfect! I also take listener questions at the end.

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I talk to plastic surgeon Dr. Miguel Mascaró, MD, about how plastic surgery has changed in the era of social media; the most effective procedures for maximum results; non-surgical solutions for younger patients; trends that need to go away; and how those cat eye surgeries actually look in person. We also discuss lip lifts—Dr. Mascaró performed one on me this January—and we speculate about celebrity surgeries.

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In this episode, I talk to my husband, writer and producer Chuck Lorre, about his road to massive Hollywood success, failures along the way, lessons he learned and advice for others who are struggling. We also talked about our relationship and he scores lots of brownie points by sharing what he loves about me and when he knew I was the (third) one. He also answers all of your burning questions sent in on Instagram. He is normally intensely private so this was a magical result of his extreme boredom from sheltering in place.

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