What She's Having | Midlife Women, Wellness & Reinvention

What if taking care of yourself wasn't a luxury—but a necessity?

This week on What She's Having, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Gara Post, co-founder of The NOW Massage, to talk about building one of the fastest-growing wellness brands in the country and why making time for yourself may be the most important investment you'll ever make.

Gara shares the incredible journey from launching a successful jewelry company to creating a massage experience that feels like a vacation without leaving your neighborhood. She opens up about entrepreneurship, franchising during the pandemic, working alongside her husband, raising teenagers, and why women often struggle to prioritize themselves.

Jennifer and Britney also share their first experience at The NOW Massage—and why it completely changed the way they think about self-care.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How Gara built The NOW Massage into nearly 90 locations nationwide • Why affordable luxury became the foundation of the brand • The biggest lessons from franchising during COVID • Why massage is more than relaxation—it's mental wellness • The guilt many women feel when investing in themselves • How to balance motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship • Gara's daily wellness routine for staying grounded • The importance of flexibility in business and life • Why putting your phone down may be today's greatest luxury • Gara's answer to "What are you having more of?" and "less of?"

If you've ever felt guilty taking time for yourself, this conversation is your reminder that caring for yourself allows you to show up better for everyone else.

• 00:00 Meet Garrett Post, co-founder of The NOW Massage
• 01:00 Cleansing energy with Palo Santo
• 03:35 Garrett's journey from fashion designer to entrepreneur
• 07:10 The inspiration behind The NOW Massage
• 10:00 Opening the first four locations
• 13:30 The decision to franchise
• 15:45 Surviving the pandemic while growing the business
• 17:05 Scaling to nearly 90 locations nationwide
• 20:50 Jennifer & Britney share their first NOW Massage experience
• 24:30 Why massage should become part of your monthly routine
• 28:55 Why women struggle to prioritize themselves
• 31:15 The future of the wellness industry
• 36:00 Parenting, technology & letting go
• 40:00 Balancing motherhood, marriage & entrepreneurship
• 41:30 Working with your spouse in business
• 44:45 What's next for The NOW Massage
• 46:15 What Garrett is having less of
• 46:50 What she's having more of
• 48:00 One luxury she'll never give up
• 49:15 Naming this chapter of her life
• 51:15 Final thoughts & where to find Garrett

This episode is a perfect reminder that wellness isn't about perfection—it's about creating small, intentional moments to reconnect with yourself.

Follow Gara and learn more:

Instagram: @thenowmassage Website: thenowmassage.com

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What really happens behind the scenes of the world's biggest podcasts? This week, Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo sit down with comedian, bestselling author, and Juicy Scoop host Heather McDonald for an honest, hilarious, and surprisingly insightful conversation about building a media empire, surviving Hollywood, balancing family and career, and why success only gets sweeter with age.

Heather shares the story behind launching Juicy Crimes, why podcast partnerships can be as complicated as marriages, and what she's learned after more than a decade of podcasting. The conversation dives deep into Housewives gossip, reality TV, parenting in the social media era, comedy, celebrity culture, and the importance of protecting your happiness while chasing success.

If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a lasting career in entertainment—or simply love Bravo, true crime, and behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories—this episode is for you.

• Why podcast partnerships are like marriages
• The launch of Juicy Crimes
• Behind-the-scenes stories from Real Housewives
• Why Heather would never do reality TV
• Parenting in the age of social media
• Working with family and building a business together
• The pressures of fame and staying authentic
• How success changes as you get older
• Heather's best career advice
• Rapid-fire Bravo and celebrity questions

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What makes a luxury hotel unforgettable? It isn't just five-star amenities or beautiful design—it's the feeling you leave with.

This week on What She's Having, Jennifer Cataldo and Britney Semler sit down with Azadeh Hawkins, the Global Creative Director behind Montage, Pendry & Viceroy Hotels, to uncover the hidden psychology of luxury hospitality and why the world's best brands obsess over the smallest details.

Az shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to the United States from Iran to becoming one of the hospitality industry's most respected creative leaders. She reveals how storytelling, design, service, and thoughtful experiences shape some of the world's most iconic hotel brands—and why true luxury is about creating memories, not just beautiful spaces.

From choosing the perfect pillow to designing an unforgettable guest experience, this conversation will forever change the way you think about travel, branding, and what it really means to make people feel seen.

Whether you love luxury travel, beautiful design, entrepreneurship, or simply appreciate thoughtful experiences, this episode is filled with inspiration and practical takeaways.

• Azadeh's journey from Iran to leading global luxury hotel brands
• How Viceroy, Pendry and Montage became iconic hospitality brands
• Why storytelling always comes before design
• The hidden details guests rarely notice—but always remember
• What truly defines luxury in today's world
• Why service matters more than expensive finishes
• Building memorable guest experiences through thoughtful design
• Leadership, creativity and mentoring the next generation
• Balancing a demanding career with motherhood
• Az's dream of one day creating a luxury hotel in Iran

00:00 Introduction to Azadeh Hawkins

01:00 Growing up after immigrating from Iran

03:35 Discovering a passion for branding and design

05:25 Building the Viceroy Hotel brand from the ground up

10:05 What a Global Creative Director actually does

13:20 Favorite Montage & Pendry destinations

16:00 The biggest misconception about luxury

20:15 The details guests don't realize create unforgettable experiences

24:50 Hotel secrets: bedding, pillows and sleep

28:45 Why every great brand begins with a story

35:30 Navigating leadership as a woman in hospitality

39:30 Balancing career, motherhood and family

43:00 The most unforgettable guest requests

48:30 The most luxurious travel experiences

51:45 Rapid-fire favorites: cities, luxury items and dream destinations

54:35 Az's dream of opening a luxury hotel in Iran

Follow Azadeh's work through the incredible hotel brands she helps bring to life:

Montage Hotels & Resorts https://www.montage.com

Pendry Hotels & Resorts https://www.pendry.com

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Award-winning chef, cookbook author and television personality Katie Chin joins us for a heartfelt conversation about food, family, resilience and second acts.

Katie shares how cooking alongside her mother helped heal generations of trauma and transformed their relationship into a deep friendship. She opens up about growing up in a Chinese-American household, leaving a successful Hollywood executive career to follow her passion, surviving an emotionally abusive marriage, and why telling the truth about our stories can set us free.

We also discuss parenting, forgiveness, cultural identity, grief, and the powerful connection between food and love.

Plus, Katie brings homemade dumplings to the studio and shares simple cooking tips anyone can use.

• Why food was her mother's love language

• Growing up in a Chinese-American family

• Leaving Hollywood to become a chef

• Healing family trauma through cooking

• Her mother's remarkable journey from seamstress to restaurateur

• Breaking generational patterns with her own children

• Her one-woman show, Holy Shiitake! A Wok Star Is Born

• Why sharing our stories removes shame

• The healing power of traditions and recipes

• Katie's favorite pantry staples and easy cooking tips

• Homemade dumplings and the stories they tell

00:00 Introducing Katie Chin

1:20 Food as her family's love language

4:40 Leaving Hollywood and rediscovering cooking

6:20 How cooking brought Katie and her mother together

9:50 Her mother's incredible rise from seamstress to restaurant mogul

12:10 Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself

12:37 Creating her one-woman show, Holy Shiitake! A Wok Star Is Born

14:30 Growing up Asian in Minnesota and experiencing racism

15:20 Family tragedy and losing her sister to suicide

16:10 Divorce, grief and generational differences

17:30 Forgiveness and breaking family cycles

19:00 Parenting differently than she was raised

20:25 Becoming her mother on stage

23:40 Turning her story into a television series

25:20 Why vulnerability removes shame

27:50 How openness has helped others heal

29:15 Writing cookbooks and finding inspiration

30:10 Simple Chinese cooking tips

32:25 Traditional Chinese foods as medicine

34:10 Feeling connected to ancestors through cooking

35:00 Pantry essentials every home cook should have

36:15 Quick meals for busy nights

37:00 Katie's easy homemade dumpling recipe

40:45 Why dumplings make people happy

42:20 Favorite sauces and female-founded brands

44:20 Dumpling tasting in the studio

45:45 Honoring family through food

Instagram: @chefkatiechin

Website: www.chefkatiechin.com

Wok Star Catering: www.wokstarcatering.com

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Hosted by Jennifer Cataldo and Britney Semler, What She's Having explores reinvention, wellness, relationships and the stories that shape us in the second half of life.

New episodes every Wednesday.

Hair thinning. Hormones. GLP-1s. Stress. Perimenopause. Why does it seem like every woman over 40 is suddenly dealing with hair loss?

This week, we're joined by Nina Kairouz, entrepreneur, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Najeau, to talk about the surprising connection between scalp health, aging, hormones and healthy hair.

From postpartum hair loss to COVID shedding, menopause, GLP-1 medications and even why your scalp ages six times faster than your face, Nina shares the science and traditions behind her "Keep It Juicy" philosophy—and why healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp.

Plus, she opens up about building a business from her kitchen, embracing her Lebanese heritage, and the lessons passed down from generations of women before her.

• Why your scalp ages faster than your face
• The hidden causes of hair thinning and shedding
• Postpartum, menopause and GLP-1-related hair loss
• Why scalp care should come before shampoo
• The power of blood flow and "keeping your scalp juicy"
• How Nina turned family traditions into a thriving beauty brand
• Building a business with purpose and passion
• Why hair care is really a love language

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A Mother-Daughter Conversation Years in the Making

In this deeply personal episode, Jennifer sits down with her mom, Judy Grossman, for an honest conversation about family, forgiveness, resilience, and the stories that shape us. Together they reflect on childhood, generational trauma, mental health, motherhood, creativity, and the power of choosing joy—even in life's darkest moments.

Judy shares what it was like growing up as the daughter of Holocaust survivors, receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life, navigating depression, and recently battling stage III colon cancer. She also opens up about her near-death experience at age ten, the lessons she's learned through suffering, and why she believes the best chapters of life can still be ahead.

Along the way, mother and daughter laugh, cry, revisit old wounds, and celebrate the bond they've built through honesty, compassion, and unconditional love.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Growing up as the daughter of Holocaust survivors
• Breaking generational patterns and parenting with intention
• Mental health, ADHD, and receiving a diagnosis later in life
• Why imperfect parents still raise resilient children
• Jennifer's childhood independence and limitless mindset
• Judy's battle with stage III colon cancer and finding hope during treatment
• Family, sisterhood, and the strength of unconditional love
• A remarkable near-death experience at age ten
• Why gratitude and joy can coexist with suffering
• Judy's upcoming book and the wisdom she's gathered over a lifetime

00:00 – Introducing Judy Grossman: mother, grandmother, cancer warrior, and daughter of Holocaust survivors

02:28 – Growing up without choices and deciding to parent differently

04:28 – Raising three daughters by paying attention to who they naturally were

06:40 – Mental health struggles and looking back with compassion

09:04 – Receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life

11:40 – Working at TV Guide and buying her first car at nineteen

13:23 – Judy reflects on Jennifer's childhood and fearless personality

16:48 – Why Jennifer never developed a limiting mindset

19:49 – Therapy at age ten and learning to let children be themselves

22:01 – Early signs of Jennifer's love for beauty, fashion, and entertaining

24:21 – Emotional reflections on their evolving relationship

25:22 – Judy's stage III colon cancer diagnosis and recovery journey

29:15 – "Today is just ten minutes out of a whole day"

31:11 – The unique roles each daughter played during treatment

34:14 – Finding gratitude even in the emergency room

35:15 – Why sisters become lifelong best friends

38:21 – Judy's near-death experience at age ten

41:32 – Returning with a sense of purpose

42:14 – How her book nearly went unpublished

45:05 – Dating again after divorce and the inspiration behind her book

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Credits: Hosts: Jennifer Cataldo & Britney Semler New episodes weekly of What She's Having 🎙️

🎙️ New episode drops Wednesday.

This week, Britney sits down with the woman who shaped her life—her mom, Maryann.

In one of the most personal episodes of What She's Having, they discuss growing up in a close-knit Italian family, navigating divorce, raising children as a single mother, blending families, forgiveness, and what it truly means to create a home filled with love.

Maryann shares how she raised two children on her own after Britney's father left, the sacrifices she made to keep her family together, and why kindness, resilience, and family have always been her guiding principles.

Together, they reflect on childhood memories, teenage rebellion, motherhood, grandparenthood, and the lessons that continue to shape generations. This conversation is a love letter to mothers everywhere—and a reminder that some of life's greatest gifts are the people who show up for us every single day.

In This Episode:

• Growing up in a large Italian family rooted in tradition

• The lessons learned from an Air Force childhood

• Becoming a single mom and starting over after divorce

• Why family dinners mattered so much

• Raising children with kindness, respect, and strong values

• Blending two families into one loving household

• Forgiveness, co-parenting, and finding peace after heartbreak

• Britney's teenage years and family growing pains • Becoming a grandmother and watching the next generation grow

• The most important lesson every parent should teach their children

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Britney's mom, Maryann

01:04 A tribute to the woman who shaped Britney's life

06:14 Growing up in an Air Force family

09:14 Italian family traditions and Sunday dinners

11:10 Why food became her love language

13:12 The importance of family meals

17:03 Starting a catering truck before food trucks were trendy

18:31 Meeting Britney's father and building a family

20:22 Divorce, heartbreak, and becoming a single mom

22:28 Losing the house and starting over

23:50 Finding a village to help raise children

24:52 Refusing to become a victim

28:35 Why she never spoke badly about Britney's father

30:10 Advice for anyone navigating divorce

33:25 Forgiveness and finding peace before death

37:23 Britney's teenage years and family struggles

43:20 Parenting teenagers and setting boundaries

47:29 How Britney was as a teenager

50:54 Waiting for grandchildren

54:40 The story behind Maverick, Hero and Bullet's names

58:07 Watching Britney become a mother

01:01:26 Advice for mothers today

01:03:11 Why kindness matters most

01:05:29 Lessons on forgiveness and family

01:06:14 Final reflections and gratitude

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Credits: Hosts: Jennifer Cataldo & Britney Semler New episodes weekly of What She's Having 🎙️

🎙️ New episode drops Wednesday.

This week on What She's Having, Jennifer and Britney sit down with celebrity hairstylist, educator, entrepreneur, and viral content creator Alfredo Lewis for one of the most inspiring conversations yet.

With millions of followers across TikTok and Instagram, Alfredo has become one of the most recognizable voices in hair and beauty — but his biggest success came after 40. From losing everything and going to rehab to rebuilding his career from the ground up, Alfredo shares the raw truth behind reinvention, resilience, and second chances.

The trio dives into Beverly Hills salon culture, the early days of Brazilian Blowout, social media fame, internet backlash, viral "Extreme Hair Rescue" transformations, and Alfredo's newest venture: Qoat — a revolutionary professional hair color top coat designed to preserve shine and extend color longevity.

This episode is funny, emotional, inspiring, and proof that your biggest chapter can still be ahead of you.

00:00 – Meet Alfredo Lewis & his incredible comeback story 01:30 – Early success in Beverly Hills salon culture 02:00 – Addiction, partying & losing everything 04:45 – Rehab, sobriety & rebuilding life after 40 07:00 – Britney gives Alfredo a second chance at Argyle Salon 10:45 – Why losing everything changed his drive forever 12:30 – Building Brazilian Blowout's influencer program before influencers existed 16:00 – Growing to millions of followers on TikTok & Instagram 19:45 – Why storytelling changed Alfredo's social media career 21:45 – The viral hair rescue that broke the internet 27:00 – Internet fame, backlash & surviving social media drama 33:00 – Trolling, cancel culture & protecting your mental health online 35:00 – Women in the beauty industry & supporting female leadership 42:00 – Working at L'Oréal & behind-the-scenes innovation 43:30 – Alfredo's QVC experience with K18 47:30 – Launching Qoat: the first professional hair color top coat 55:00 – Why Alfredo made his artists shareholders in the company 57:00 – Manifestation, resilience & creating your dream life

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What happens when the husbands finally join the pod? Chaos, comedy, deep relationship wisdom… and a shocking grave-digging confession.

In this special couples episode of What She's Having, Jennifer and Britney bring on their husbands, John Cataldo and Devin Semler, for an unfiltered conversation about marriage, friendship, success, discipline, parenting, attraction, and the realities of building a beautiful life together.

From bromance moments and relationship advice to fashion obsessions, voiceover confessions, and hilarious stories from the past, this episode is equal parts heartfelt and wildly entertaining.

The guys open up about what they truly admire about their wives, how they keep their marriages strong, why self-discipline matters more than motivation, and the mindset shifts that helped shape the lives they live today.

Plus: Joanna makes an appearance… and Remy from Ratatouille nearly steals the show.

• Why Jennifer & Britney's friendship inspires their husbands

• The "opposites attract" dynamic between John & Devin

• Fashion, luxury travel, and who really dresses best

• Marriage advice from couples who genuinely enjoy each other

• How discipline creates freedom, success, and confidence

• The importance of self-worth and positive affirmations

• Parenting, partnership, and maintaining intimacy through different seasons of life

• Devin's emotional tribute to Britney as a mother and wife

• John's shocking former job as a grave digger

• Jennifer's hilarious secret past doing "sexy" voiceovers

• Why travel and shared experiences keep relationships alive

• How to silence the inner voice telling you you're not worthy

• The unexpected wisdom behind "do what you say and say what you do"

• Remy the Ratatouille puppet closes out the episode in iconic fashion

This is one of the funniest — and most unexpectedly emotional — episodes yet.

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