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

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

By Britney Semler and Jennifer CataldoSociety & Culture
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  • What Luxury Hotels Know About Happiness That Most Brands Don't | with Global Creative Director Azadeh Hawkins

    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

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    Pendry Hotels & Resorts
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    57 min
  • Katie Chin on Reinvention, Family Secrets & Finding Her Purpose

    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


    Contact Info Katie Chin:

    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.

    48 min
  • Why Your Scalp Ages 6x Faster (And How to Keep It Juicy) with Najeau Founder Nina Kairouz

    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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    1 hr 5 min
  • Jennifer's Mom's Near-Death Experience, ADHD Diagnosis & Cancer Battle

    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

    Timestamps00:00 – 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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    1 hr 2 min
  • She Had Almost Nothing—But Somehow Gave Us Everything Britney & Her Mom

    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 childrenTimestamps00:00 Introduction to Britney's mom, Maryann01:04 A tribute to the woman who shaped Britney's life06:14 Growing up in an Air Force family09:14 Italian family traditions and Sunday dinners11:10 Why food became her love language13:12 The importance of family meals17:03 Starting a catering truck before food trucks were trendy18:31 Meeting Britney's father and building a family20:22 Divorce, heartbreak, and becoming a single mom22:28 Losing the house and starting over23:50 Finding a village to help raise children24:52 Refusing to become a victim28:35 Why she never spoke badly about Britney's father30:10 Advice for anyone navigating divorce33:25 Forgiveness and finding peace before death37:23 Britney's teenage years and family struggles43:20 Parenting teenagers and setting boundaries47:29 How Britney was as a teenager50:54 Waiting for grandchildren54:40 The story behind Maverick, Hero and Bullet's names58:07 Watching Britney become a mother01:01:26 Advice for mothers today01:03:11 Why kindness matters most01:05:29 Lessons on forgiveness and family01:06:14 Final reflections and gratitudeInstagram CaptionThis one is for the moms. ❤️Britney sits down with the woman who taught her everything about resilience, kindness, family, and unconditional love.From raising two kids alone after divorce to building a home where everyone felt safe, loved, and supported, Maryann shares the lessons that shaped generations.It's funny. It's emotional. And it might just make you call your mom.Sponsor Codes:✨ Leaf & FlowerUse code WHATSHES15 for 15% off✨ BodyBioUse code WHATSHESHAVING for 20% off ✨ Firefly RecoveryUse code WhatShe'sHaving for15% OffHosts: Jennifer Cataldo & Britney Semler New episodes weekly of What She’s Having 🎙️🎙️ New episode drops Wednesday.

    1 hr 7 min
  • Alfredo Lewis From Rehab to Reinvention — Building a Viral Empire and new product launch After 40

    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.

    Timestamps:

    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

    Alfredo Lewis Contact Info:Instagram: @alfredo_lewis
    TikTok: @alfredo_lewis
    YouTube: Alfredo Lewis

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    1 hr
  • Encore: We Brought Our Husbands On the Pod… Here’s What Happened

    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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    39 min
  • Motherhood The Title That Redefines Everything with Britney & Jennifer

    In this special Mother’s Day episode, Jennifer and Britney sit down for one of their most personal conversations yet — reflecting on motherhood, identity, marriage, growing older, and the emotional reality of raising children through every stage of life.From sleepless newborn nights and twin chaos to teenage transitions, empty nesting, and caring for aging parents, the girls share the raw, funny, beautiful moments that shaped them as mothers and women.They talk about the pressure moms put on themselves, learning to stay present in a phone-obsessed world, why family dinners matter more than ever, and how motherhood changes your confidence, relationships, and sense of self.Jennifer opens up about navigating life with younger children while Britney shares the emotional transition of raising boys into adulthood — and the heartbreak and beauty that comes with letting go.The episode also touches on the importance of maintaining your identity outside of motherhood, building core memories through travel, leaning on your village, and the healing power of mothers supporting daughters.Plus, Britney shares an emotional update on her mom’s cancer journey and the resilience, positivity, and gratitude that continue to inspire her family every day.This one is honest, emotional, hilarious, and deeply relatable for moms in every stage of life.Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, dog moms, and women holding families together every day. 💕Advertiser Codes & Sponsors:Leaf & FlowerPlant-based hair wellness products designed to support thinning, shedding, and scalp health.Code: WHATSHES15Offer: 15% offBodyBioScience-backed supplements focused on cellular health, energy, and brain support.Code: WHATSHESHAVINGOffer: 20% offJessica Styles LACelebrity stylist and closet editor helping women feel confident, elevated, and refreshed through personal styling and wardrobe organization.Offer: First hour FREE when you mention What She’s HavingFirefly RecoveryRecovery tools designed to help improve circulation, reduce soreness, and support recovery while traveling, working, or training.Code: WHATSHES15Offer: 15% off

    54 min
  • The Signs You’re Missing: Your Child’s Mouth Could Predict Sleep, Behavior & Health Issues | Dr Nora, Holistic Dentist

    What if your child’s cavities, bad sleep, snoring, grinding, or behavior struggles weren’t random—but clues?

    This week on What She’s Having, Jennifer and Britney sit down with Dr. Nora Ghodousi-Zaghi, a functional pediatric dentist specializing in tongue ties, airway health, sleep, and whole-body wellness.

    Dr. Nora explains why modern dentistry often treats symptoms instead of root causes—and how your child’s mouth may reveal bigger issues involving breathing, sleep quality, posture, allergies, behavior, and long-term health.

    From pacifiers and palate development to TMJ, mouth breathing, oral microbiome health, and “low-tox” dentistry, this episode is packed with insights every parent (and adult) should hear.

    What We Cover

    • Why cavities may be a symptom, not the real problem
    • How mouth breathing impacts sleep, growth & behavior
    • Tongue ties in kids and adults
    • Snoring, grinding & TMJ explained
    • Pacifiers and jaw development
    • Tonsils, adenoids & hidden airway issues
    • Better toothpaste, floss & oral care swaps
    • Why oral health is connected to gut health
    • How adults can improve breathing, sleep & facial structure too

    Timestamps

    00:00 Intro + medical disclaimer
    00:12 Meet Dr. Nora
    00:50 Functional dentistry vs traditional dentistry
    01:34 Saliva testing + what it reveals
    02:29 What facial structure can tell you
    05:19 Britney learns she’s tongue tied
    06:02 Myofunctional therapy explained
    08:38 Tongue ties, fascia & whole body tension
    10:49 Why pulled teeth can create smaller jaws
    12:28 Adenoids, snoring & sleep apnea in kids
    14:36 Do tonsils and adenoids always need removal?
    18:30 Mouth guards, snoring & dry mouth
    20:05 Can tongue exercises help?
    21:12 Adult palate expansion explained
    24:17 ADHD symptoms vs poor sleep in kids
    32:08 What parents should watch for at home
    34:26 Pacifiers: helpful tool or hidden problem?
    38:05 Tonsil stones + bad breath
    39:54 Mouth health & gut health connection
    40:56 Best quick fixes for bad breath
    42:18 Toothpaste, floss & low-tox oral care
    45:29 Fillings, sealants & BPA concerns
    48:28 Wisdom teeth controversy
    51:10 Root canals + biological dentistry
    55:57 Dr. Nora’s personal wellness routine
    57:53 What every parent should know before the first dental visit
    58:58 Where to find Dr. Nora

    Connect with Dr. Nora

    📍 Breathe Kids Dental – Westwood, Los Angeles
    🌐 BreatheKidsDental.com
    📸 Instagram: @drnorazaghi

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    1 hr
  • How to Fix the ‘Nothing to Wear’ Problem with Stylist Jessica Cortez

    What if the secret to feeling better wasn’t therapy… but getting dressed?

    This week, Jennifer and Britney sit down with LA stylist Jessica Cortez, a fashion insider with 18 years of experience helping women elevate their wardrobes, pack like pros, and finally feel confident in what they wear.

    Jessica shares why most closets are full of noise, how to stop buying the wrong pieces, and the wardrobe staples worth investing in. From travel packing hacks to styling petite bodies, denim trends, confidence dressing, and the psychology of a closet purge — this episode is packed with practical advice every woman can use.

    Whether you’re stuck in leggings, overwhelmed by your closet, or craving a fresh look, Jessica proves style isn’t about trends — it’s about amplifying who you already are.

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About What She’s Having | Midlife Women, Wellness & Reinvention

From the publisher's feed

What She's Having is the unapologetically fabulous podcast for women who know that life doesn't slow down after 40 — it gets better. Hosted by best friends, moms, and serial fun-havers Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo, this show is your weekly dose of real talk, high style, and insider secrets to living your best life — mind, body, and soul.