We Gotta Talk: News, Issues, and Beauty for Women
An issues-based, deep dive news and culture podcast where the motto is Real Talk, Big Topics. Hosted by Emmy-nominated and AP News Award-winning journalist and television host Sonni Abatta, We Gotta Talk features guests on a variety of topics in the news, pop culture, wellness and spiritual space who will inform, entertain and inspire.
Episodes
345: What Good Sex Looks Like, with Intimacy Expert and Susan Bratton
Today, we’re stepping away from the heavy news cycle and talking about something just as important: your relationships, your intimacy, and what actually makes a sex life better over time.I’m joined by Susan Bratton, who’s spent decades helping people build deeper connection and more fulfilling relationships.Her approach goes beyond surface-level advice and dives into understanding your body, your
344: The Battle for Your Beliefs: Cognitive Warfare and How Your Mind Is Being Shaped Online, with Intelligence Analyst Travis Hawley
What if the biggest threat we’re facing right now… isn’t physical, but mental?In this episode, I sat down with cyber intelligence analyst Travis Hawley to talk about something called cognitive warfare—and once you understand it, you won’t be able to unsee it.We get into how narratives are shaped online, how bots and fake accounts actually work, and why even real information is now being dismissed
343: Is America in Its Pluto Return? Astrology, Upheaval & the Next 20 Years with Astrologer and NASA Scientist Jill Brown
The headlines feel relentless right now—political upheaval, cultural polarization, global uncertainty. What if we zoomed out and asked, What do the stars say about America in this moment?In this episode, I sit down with astrologer and former NASA research scientist Jill Brown to explore whether there’s a larger pattern unfolding, and what astrology might offer as a framework for understanding this
342: Can Independent Media Do What Institutional Media Won't? Trust, Truth & the Future of Journalism with Stella Inger-Escobedo
In this episode, I sit down with journalist Stella Inger-Escobedo to unpack the growing divide between independent media and traditional institutions. Drawing on her background as a former TV news anchor and a Soviet Jewish refugee, Stella explains how lived experience shapes the questions journalists ask — and the stories they’re willing to tell. We talk about trust, objectivity, propaganda, and
341: Watching Iran from Afar: A Refugee’s Daughter Explains Iran’s Fight for Freedom
This week I talk with Nikki Namdar--a member of the Iranian diaspora and the daughter of parents who fled Iran around the 1979 revolution--about what it feels like to watch Iran’s unrest from an ocean away. Nikki shares her family’s story of escape, grief, and longing for a homeland they may never be able to return to, and explains why so many in the diaspora feel erased in Western conversations a
340: From Purity Culture to Polyamory, with Author Courtney Boyer
Courtney Boyer and her husband were married for 17 years when she had a wild idea--what if they had a threesome?When her husband rejects the idea, the conversation takes a turn and they end up in totally new territory, with the agreement that Courtney can have relations--and relationships--with other men.Years after making a decision that opens her up to a whole new world, she sits down with me to
339: Create a Champagne-Tower Life: How Personalized Habits Can Make a Big Difference with Your Health, Money and Family, with Author and Coach Nithya Karia
Do you ever feel like the more effort you put into your goals, the farther away they feel?Author and coach Nithya Karia is here to talk about how not just creating habits--but creating the precise ones for you--may be the key to breaking through.In this episode Nithya and I talk about how to identify the habits and routines that aren't working, and replace them with ones that speak to your sou
339. News for Normies: December 8, 2025
You don't have time to track news daily. This weekly roundup of three big stories presented with context, background, and tips on what to follow, helps you be a little smarter and a little more informed, without spending hours tracking the headlines.This week we're talking:* The Supreme Court will weigh in on birthright citizenship* Who leads Gaza now? Opposition leader killed* New recomme
338: Andrew's Gift Guide for Guys
Andrew is back with gift ideas for all the guys in your life! From lock pick kits to campfire axes (WTF), he has gift ideas for all the men you know. Seriously good stuff.Shop all his picks HERE!
337. The Calm Cure for the Holidays and Beyond: Why Not Everyone You Don’t Like Is a Narcissist, with Psychotherapist and Author Niro Feliciano
This week I'm chatting with psychotherapist, TODAY Show contributor and author Niro Feliciano about so many things related to emotional health--during the holidays and beyond!Niro wrote a new book, All is Calm-ish: How to Feel More Festive and Less Frantic During the Holidays, and while we talk all about heightened stress during the holiday season, we also hit on a ton of other topics.We talk:
336: The Data-Backed Diet Doctors Actually Recommend--the Life-Changing Benefits of Olive Oil, with Dr. Simon Poole
Dr. Simon Poole will convince you to add in olive oil to your diet every day by the end of this episode.Dr. Pool is an M.D., teacher and researcher in Cambridge, a senior international collaborator with the global centre for nutrition and health, and a member of the academy of nutrition educators and a fellow of the British Medical Association.We talk:+ Why olive oil is so good for you+ The cultu
335: News for Normies: November 3, 2025
A simple, nuanced roundup of three big stories to keep an eye on this week--with context, and tips on what to follow.Sign up HERE to get my Substack to have this emailed to you every Monday!
334: News for Normies: October 27, 2025
A simple, nuanced roundup of three big stories to keep an eye on this week--with context, and tips on what to follow.Sign up HERE to get my Substack to have this emailed to you every Monday!
333: Less Grind, More Goddess: Tapping into Your Soft Power, with The Feminine Freedom's Barbara Von Schmeling
In this episode of WGT I'm sitting down with 21-time martial arts champion and founder of The Feminine Freedom, and talking all about addressing ALL the sides of being a woman.We talk about how every woman goes through 7 stages in her life--from childhood through womanhood. What are the strengths of each phase, and how can we maximize our self-love and relationships during every phase?MENTIONE
332: Simple Hacks for Healthier Living, with Sharone Hakman of Sunny Within
This week I'm talking with Sharone Hakman, MasterChef contestant, food entrepreneur, and the founder of liposomal supplement line, Sunny Within.We talk:+ The grocery store shopping hack to have you eating healthy+ How our relationship with healthy eating is established young, and the impact that your culture can have on it+ Career pivots and how he started in the financial world but ended up in th
331: Finding Your Life's Purpose and Learning How to Trust Your Intuition, with Grace Emmons
Do you ever feel like you’re just floating through life? No goals, nothing specific that you’re working toward or on, but you know you have something big left in you to offer the world?Grace Emmons, transformational coach and energy healer, is here to help.Her background combines both science and psychology, with a Bachelor of Science in bioengineering, and a master’s from Columbia in psychology.S
330: How to Beat Emotional Eating for Good; Why Focusing on Weight Loss Could be Backfiring; and Overcoming Trauma for Better Health, with Amber Romaniuk
In this episode of WGT I'm talking with Amber Romaniuk, an Emotional Eating, Digestive and Hormone Expert.Her job is all about helping women work toward body confidence, intuition and optimal health through mindset healing and self-care.As someone who's lost and ganied over 1,000 pounds of weight over her young adult life, Amber knows what it's like to battle emotional eating.Her podca
329: How Stress, Diet and Inflammation Show Up on Your Skin, with Kat Burki
This week I'm talking to the founder of Kat Burki beauty, Kat Burki, who knows all about how the body works from the inside out. With a background in disease management, Kat brings her knowledge of the interconnectedness of our internal health and our external appearance, i.e. skin.We talk:+ Minimizing inflammation in the body and skin+ Why she stays away from silicones in skin care products+ Addr
328: She Picked Up and Moved to Italy. What It's Really Like for an American Living Abroad, with Caroline Chirichella
If you're anything like me you may have wondered, what's it like to pick up and move across the world--in this case, to Italy?This week I'm sitting down with PR founder and American living in Italy, Caroline Chirichella.We talk about what it's like moving to Italy and starting a family; the difference between lifestyle, food, and fashion; raising kids in Italy; and more.
327: What Happens When You Die? Demystifying Death, with Bestselling Author and Educator, Hospice Nurse Julie
What happens right before you die, and right after?This week, bestselling author, hospice nurse, and social media educator Julie McFadden, also known as Nurse Julie, is here to help us talk about the one topic people hate discussing--death.She's helped people pass over to the "other side" for years, and has some suprising insights on both the body and spirit, and how we can begin to look at death
326: The Benefits of Lymphatic Therapy, with LymphWoRx Founder Jasmin Stephens
This week I'm sitting down to talk with Jasmin Stephens, the founder of LymphWoRx, a lymphatic therapy boutique in Winter Park, FL.Lymphatic therapy has long been used to help people recover from surgeries and in a clinical setting, but regularly treating the lymph can also help maintain overall health.In this episode we talk:+ The major lymph centers of the body+ How lymph treatments help+ Ca
325: This Skincare Ingredient That Boosts Sun Protection is Literally Out of This World, with Delavie Sciences' Dr. Kyle Landry
***Get 20% OFF Delavie Sciences products (bundles not included) with code SONNI20.*** My favorite serum is here!In this episode I'm talking with the founder of Delavie Sciences and Aeonia Skincare, Dr. Kyle Landry.Dr. Landry worked in everything from biodefense to food safety and ended up working with NASA, where he and his team came across a bacteria that survived the trip from outer space back t
324: Traditional Chinese Medicine to Heal your Skin and Body: Moonbow Skin Founders on the Benefits of TCM
This week I'm hosting the founders of Moonbow Skin, a new skincare line based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Founders (and twin sisters!) Dr. Felice and Heather Chan are here to talk about whole body and skin health; what yin/yang energy really is; and why TCM is set to take over the beauty and wellness world.Check out my Instagram page for a giveaway of the Moonbow line!
323: Break Through Your Biases: Finding Inner Peace and Finding Your Center in Turbulent Times, with Author Anu Gupta
Ever feel like you just can't connect with the people in your life because they just don't get where you're coming from?While no one is asking you to change your mind, today my guest and I are asking, Can you break your own biases?How can you do that? Well, Anu Gupta says that since bias can be learned; so therefore it can also be un-learned.In this episode we'll guide you through
322: Sober Curious? Why Author Amanda Kuda Says You Don't Have to Have a Drinking Problem to Live Sober
Amazing nights can begin with one word: "Cheers!"
But... so can awful ones.
Ever entertain the idea of going sober, even if you don't have a drinking problem?
Published author and holistic life coach Amanda Kuda is here to answer the question, What could life look like without alcohol?
Check out her book Unbottled Potential, here.
321: Andrew's Annual Gift Guide for Guys
Struggling what to buy the man in your life this holiday? Andrew is here to save the day. Known in our circles as the best gift giver, he's sharing his picks on what to get the guys in your life. Stocking stuffers, main gifts, and "stretch" gifts included!
Shop his picks on LTK HERE...
...or click HERE to shop outside of LTK.
320: Processing Big Election Feelings, with Spiritual Mentor and Executive Coach, Amanda Baudier
Feeling all sorts of feelings after the election? This week's guest is here to help!
Amanda Baudier is a Holistic Executive Coach, Startup Advisor, and Spiritual Mentor to high-performing individuals. She is the founder of “Full Plate Full Cup” – a boutique coaching & advisory firm that supports founders and early-stage companies to carve a human-first path to success.
This week we are runnin
319: Get Great Skin at 40+, Cultivating Inner and Outer Beauty, and Living in the Holographic Consciousness, with Kypris Founder Chase Polan
This week I'm talking with the founder of Kypris Beauty, Chase Polan, about achieving hydrated, glowing skin.. and so much more.
From the restorative ethos behind Kypris to what it means to live in the "holographic consciousness," this is a conversation all about the things that make us look, and feel, beautiful.
Check out a product demo of their amazing, mineral SPF “Pot of Shade,” here!
318: Achieve Optimal Thyroid Health and Battle Autoimmune Disease through Diet, with Risa Groux
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Chances are, you or someone you know has an issue with their thyroid.
This week's guest is here to talk about how to support thyroid health and even turn it around through diet.
Risa Groux is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California, and today she is talking with me about:
+ How
317: The Carrie Bradshaw of Beauty Tells Us What We Actually Need and Don't Need in Skincare and Beauty Trends
This week's guest has been called "the Carrie Bradshaw" of beauty because she truly has seen and tried it all.
Featured in Coveteur, ELLE, Town & Country, New Beauty Magazine, and the TODAY show, Natasha V. Glasgow is known for her clean beauty expertise and more.
As the founder and CEO of NVG Beauty & Wellness, Natasha helps people not only curate their beauty shelves, but also navigate a
316: Move Latest, Election Chat and More (Solo Ep)
In this solo episode I talk about our recent move; why karma is real; the worst joke I’ve ever made; and the craziness that is this President election.
315: Should You Stay or Should You Go? Couples Therapist and Author Colette Fehr on the Stages of Relationships; How to Connect and Stay Together; and How to Figure Out if You Should Leave
Why are you unhappy in your relationship? What happened to the partner you married? Why do you feel disconnected? And most of all, should you stay or should you go?
Relationships all go through seasons, and this week Colette, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and relationship expert, is here to explain how to survive them all.
We talk:
+ The seasons of a relationship
+ How to stay connected after
314: Keep Your Politics and Your Friends: How Friendships Can Survive Election Season Even When You Don't Agree, with Lauren Eberspacher
This week I'm welcoming onto the podcast a friend of mine who I can always count on to be kind and hear me out, even though on paper we don't agree on much. And that's exactly why I have her on the show today. I always talk about "breaking the echo chamber," and this is one exercise I always do--engage with people I don't always agree with.
In this episode Lauren and I get candid and real about th
313: Hey Hurricane Hey
A solo episode where we talk about the insanity of hurricane preps while packing up an entire household; storm conspiracy theories; that time I was asked to put on a bikini to get a job; and the Alex Cooper/Harris interview.
Follow me on Instagram here and check out all the details for the Ultimate Girls' Trip to Italy here!
312: A Toast to La Dolce Vita! Talking Italian Wines with Alison Morris Roslyn of Francey Not Fancy
In this bonus episode we're daydreaming about Puglia--specifically about its native wines--with Level 3 Sommelier and wine encyclopedia, Alison Morris Roslyn, of Francey Not Fancy.
Alison tells us all about two wines native to the Puglia region--Primitivo and Negroamaro--and we talk about what you'll experience when we do our wine tasting and vineyard tour in Salento.
Francey Not Fancy is an appro
311: The 48-Hour Cycle to Lose Weight and Reset Your Gut, with Joel Greene
This week it’s all about weight and health management with guest Joel Greene, a gut health protocol teacher and one of the first “biohackers.”
Joel is the author of The Way: The Immunity Code Diet, which is all about how to maximize your health based on natural eating cycles.
Joel says true health isn’t how you look; it’s actually based around four important factors–optimal insulin function; optim
310: Italian Getaway! All the Details on the Ultimate Girls' Trip to Puglia
Ciao e benvenuti! This week I'm giving you all the details on the Ultimate Girls' Trip to Italy that's set to happen April 3-9, 2025, and I want YOU there!
In this episode I'm running you through the itinerary and talking with our travel agent, Sarah Sirzyk, about exactly what we'll be doing in Puglia, from the amazing food experiences to driving vintage Fiats; to private shopp
309: Back to School with the Momtourage
The kids are back to school, and so are you! Celebrate the start of the new year--and the freedom that comes along with it--with the hilarious hosts of the podcast Momtourage.
Keri and Ashley sit down with me to talk about everything from dealing with parents you don't like; to getting your mojo back professionally after having kids; to their celebrity interactions and what they think of THAT
308: Are Fillers Over? Why Women are Saying No Thanks to Injectables, and How to Have the Best Skin Over Time, with Dr. Michele Koo
Welcome to Season 5 of We Gotta Talk!
This week we are wading the superficial waters with a discussion on aging, and what is aging "gracefully," anyway?
Joining me is board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Koo, who is talking all about why women are saying no thanks to face filler more these days; what
We talk:
+ Are we nearing the end of the “filler era?”
+ Her best tips to have
307: WGT Classics: Late in Life Lesbians, with Taylor Strecker
HEY GIRL HEY!! In this WGT Classics episode, popular podcaster and radio host Taylor Strecker sits down with me after I shout at her across a plane, and we talk all about what it's like to come out later in life; rebounding after getting fired from Sirius Radio; and how she got a job literally by just talking in a bar.
306: WGT Classics: What a Palestinian American Wants You to Know
In this WGT Classics re-release, we hear from an American Palestinian about what's happening with Israel and Palestine. Episodes have not been fact-checked, but are rather a "human" take on what is happening in the Middle East.
305: WGT Classics: What an American Jew Wants You to Know
In this WGT Classics re-release, we hear from an American Jew about what's happening with Israel and Palestine. Episodes have not been fact-checked, but are rather a "human" take on what is happening in the Middle East.
304: WGT Classics: Do Soulmates Exist, What is a Parallel Universe, and How to Help Earthbound Souls, with Psychic Malaurie Hotier
In this WGT Classics episode, psychic Malaurie Hotier (@MalauriePsychic) tells us why there is no such thing as a "new soul;" how souls can exist on other planets; how to help an earthbound spirit; what happens when we pass; and more.
She is not a crystal ball, but can enter into a conversation with her clients' spirit guides and ancestors and see what they have to say. The answer mi
303: WGT Classics: Keep Your Skin Supple this Summer, with Dr. Heather Rogers
***Get 20% off your Dr. Rogers Skincare products HERE with code WEGOTTATALK.***
It's easy to overdo it with skincare, but as this week's guest explains, your skin doesn't need a ton of products every day.
Dr. Heather Rogers, MD, is a double-board certified dermatologist based in Seattle, with two decades of experience in practice, and is the founder of Modern Dermatology.
Today she
302: WGT Classics: Balance Your Hormones, Lose Weight and Get the Best Results from Your Workout with Cycle Syncing®️, with Alisa Vitti
Ever feel like your workouts just aren't working anymore? Or that you're a monster in the week leading up to your period?
Hormones control EVERYTHING.
And this week I have a WGT Classics episode featuring a guest who knows all about how to balance your hormones so you can feel and look like your best self.
Alisa Vitti is an integrative nutritionist, hormone expert and author of the best-se
301: WGT Classics: How to Get Rid of Acne for Good in Your 20s, 30s, 40s and Beyond; and How Hormones Impact Skin, with Clearsteam Co-Founder Kayleigh Christina
This summer we're revisiting some WGT Classics--episodes you loved so much, they deserve another listen.
This week we're putting the spotlight back on Clearstem co-founder, Kayleigh Christina, who's walking us through all things hormones, acne and skin.
We talk:
+ What can happen to your body when you get off hormonal birth control
+ What causes acne in different periods of our lives
300: How to Throw a Party Even a President Would Love, with White House Social Secretary and Author, Deesha Dyer
She's thrown parties for the Pope, Beyonce, and world leaders from dozens of countries, so who better to ask for good party tips than the former White House social secretary?!
This week I'm joined on the pod by Deesha Dyer, who worked with President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on throwing ragers for some of the most important people on earth.
Not only do we talk about amazing party
299: WGT Classics: Who Really Killed JFK? Dr. Cyril Wecht Has a Few Theories
Dr. Cyril Wecht, famed pathologist known for his work on cases including Casey Anthony; Scott Peterson; the Menendez brothers; Chandra Levy and most famously, his review of the Warren Commission report on the JFK assassination, has died at the age of 93.
In honor of a career that spanned decades and impacted thousands of people, I'm re-releasing my interview with him that I did after the relea
298: The Art (and Science) of Female Friendships, and How to Be and Find Good Friends, with Friendship Coach Danielle Bayard Jackson
As any woman knows, there’s an art to establishing and maintaining our friendships.
Why she chose to focus her work and research on female friendships
The metrics used to measure female friendship
“The three affinities"--the ways women find each other and stay together
The things that bring us together, and the things that tear us apart
How to know if a friendship has run its cours
297: How Deuxmoi Changed the Celebrity Gossip Game
I'm a huge fan of this week's guest and chances are, so are you.
Deuxmoi entered the celebrity journalism and gossip space officially around 2020, and since then her Instagram account has grown to over 2 million followers who can't wait to see the latest tips and sightings she regularly reports.
I ask Deux how she got started; why she's chosen to remain anonymous and how that's
296: Get Better Brain Health Today; Lower Anxiety; and the Tests a Neurologist Recommends (and Doesn't), with Neurologist Dr. Romie Mushtaq
The real talk on preventive testing continues this week with triple-board certified neurologist and integrative medicine practitioner Dr. Romie Mushtaq. She was the first person I called when I got my Prenuvo scan back, and told me some info that anyone doing preventive testing should know.
We cover:
+ The benefits and drawbacks of preventive testing
+ The tests to ask for if you want to know abou
295: Being Jewish in America, and Finding Faith in a Time of Tumult, with Rabbi Cantor Judy Greenfeld
What's it like to be Jewish in America right now?
This week's guest, Rabbi Cantor Judy Greenfeld, is here to talk about that and so much more.
We discuss why it is all of our work right now to build bridges, look for the commonalities, and seek God in the everyday, no matter how--or to whom--you pray.
It's a conversation that not only highlights the reality of what Jews in America are
294: Exactly What Your Tween and Teen Should and Shouldn't Be Using on their Skin, and the Rise of the Sephora Tween, with Twiish Founder Elise Tabin
This week I'm hosting Elise Tabin, former Executive Beauty Editor at New Beauty Magazine and the founder of Twiish Skin, the line for tweens and teenagers who want to get in the skincare game, but don't want to be stealing their mom's products. (Because let's be honest, those products aren't for their skin anyway!)
Elise and I run through:
+ The exact products your tween or tee
293: NEWS FOR NORMIES: The Latest on the Islamic Republic Attack on Israel; What Could Happen Next, and How It Could Impact What's Happening in the Middle East
Iran recently launched what it says was a retaliatory strike against Israel, sending hundreds of missiles into Israel. But will Israel retaliate, and what would it look like if it did?
Christopher Hinn, former Senior Middle East advisor
for the Department of Homeland Security and CEO and Managing Director of C-7 International is here to weigh in on that issue and more.
We cover what he thinks col
292: Family, Fame and Loyalty, Italian-American Style: "On the Rocks" Author Maria Palmer on her Father's Rise and Fall from Grace
This week on the podcast you're coming home with me to McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.
An Italian-American enclave about ten miles west of Pittsburgh, it's the home of the once-famous Primadonna restaurant, which serves as the backdrop of the story you'll hear this week from "On the Rocks" author Maria Palmer--daughter of the restaurant's owner, Joe Costanzo.
"On the Roc
291: Everything You Need to Know About Prenuvo: How to Prepare; What It's Like; What to Expect; and My Experience
In this solo episode I'm running you through my experience with the Prenuvo full-body scan.
I'm breaking down everything you need to know to prepare; what it's like; what you'll need to do; and answering the big question: Should you even do the Prenuvo scan?
***If you want a chance to win a $200 off card for your scan, sign up for the WGT newsletter here and keep an eye on your inb
290: Apocalyptic Mindset (Solo Episode)
In this solo episode, we're taking a break from the deep dives to just catch up.
We talk about how--and if--the world did Princess Kate wrong with the endless speculation on her whereabouts; the latest on our Disney cruise; a tale of getting scammed online, and more!
Disney Wish thoughts and tips blog post here, and episodes mentioned are below.
Should America Mind It's Own Business?
Pl
289: Thinking About Plastic Surgery? Start Here! Dr. Carolyn Chang Explains Why Natural Breast Implants are "In," What is Blepharoplasty, and the Real Deal on Deep-Plane Facelifts
If you've ever wondered if plastic surgery is right for you, this is your episode!
Your social media feed isn't lying... Plastic surgery is on the uptick in a big way.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that from 2019 to 2022, plastic surgeries on all parts of the body have increased by 19%.
This week's guest is Dr. Carolyn Chang, one of San Francisco’s leading aesthetic
288: Should America Just Stay Out of Everyone's Business? A Case For, and Against, American Interventionism, and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Two Years Later, with Foreign Affairs Expert Calvin Dark
Let's be honest: It’s easy to turtle away in when you live in America--ignore the real problems that are happening in the rest of the world.
That’s why it’s even more important to stay informed.
Today we’re going in hard on a big political topic that's top of mind these days, as war rages in the Middle East and we hit the two-year mark in the Russia/Ukraine conflict: Should America just mi
287: The 12 Actives for Glowing Skin; How Long Products Last; and the Importance of "Freshly-Activated" Ingredients, with Exponent Beauty's Liz Whitman
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Here is the Vitamin C serum that I'm using that's made my skin crazy bright.
When you slather on that Vitamin C serum that you paid $100 for, when was it mixed? How long will it last? And how do you know you’re using the right amount on your skin?
Liz Whitman is the founder of Exponent Beauty, a company
286: Caroline D'Amore Posted about What Happened on October 7th. She Never Could Have Guessed What Would Happen Next.
Caroline D'Amore posted about what happened on October 7th. She never could have guessed what happened next.
Caroline, owner of Pizza Girl and girl about (LA) town, decided one day to post about her Jewish friends struggling after the October 7th attacks.
The Reel was viewed 6 million times in one day, and that's when her chapter with what I call "accidental activism" kicked off.
285: The Mayfair Group's Sam Abrahart Wants to Make the Internet Your Happy Place: Setting Boundaries and Avoiding Social Media Perfectionism
Making the internet a nicer place is a tall order, but this week’s guest is up for the task.
Sam Abrahart is a mental health advocate and the founder of The Mayfair Group. As someone who recognized the hypocrisy of the “perfection” that’s often peddled on social media, she wanted to change the narrative. When she started posting real and raw updates on her own life and mental health on social med
284: Taylor 'n Travis Talk and Celeb Gossip Roundup, with Sarah Fraser
This week I break down the Super Bowl celeb appearances, halftime show and commercials with podcast host and radio star, Sarah Fraser, host of The Sarah Fraser Show.
We cover all the big game gossip, Sarah's hot take on Ozempic, and her journey with IVF.
Follow Sarah on IG here!
283: Navigating Hollywood, Motherhood and Bipolar, with Alessandra Torresani
This week’s guest is an actress who you may recognize from her runs on huge shows like The Big Bang Theory, American Horror Story, Batwoman, Two and a Half Men, and more.
She’s also the host of the EmotionAL Support podcast, which aims to address mental health stigma.
Today I'm talking with Alessandra Torresani about growing up with bipolar and what it looked like as a kid; how she managed it
277: The We Gotta Talk Year in Wrap: Takeaways from This Year's Best Episodes
What a year it’s been!
2023 was all about individual and collective growth. Some crazy things have happened in the world, and on WGT we leaned right into discussions about them.
But we also took a moment to catch our collective breath and unwind with some fun talks on beauty, astrology, Ozempic (haha) and more.
In this episode I run through some key takeaways from top-downloaded episodes and a wid
279: Eat, Pray, FML: What to Do When Your Life Goes Off Script, with Gabrielle Stone
What do you do when, in the span of months, you find out your husband is cheating, and then you get dumped by the next guy who you're sure is going to be the answer to your heartbreak?
You pack up and go to Italy, that's what.
This week I'm interviewing actress, author of "Eat, Pray, FML," and "The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl," and podcaster Gabrielle
282: Nikki Spoelstra Doesn't Care What the Haters Think (and You Shouldn't Either)
You may know her name from her now ex-husband, Erik Spoelstra, who's head coach of the Miami Heat, but Nikki Spoelstra is out to make a name for herself through her talent, authenticity, and pure grit.
In this conversation we get real about Nikki's recent divorce; why she got sober; how she survived childhood abuse; getting through her young child's cancer diagnosis... and why none of
280: Get What You Want. Stop Trying to Fix Everything and Lean into Divine Unfolding, with Alyse Bacine
Ever feel like the more you try to fix something, the worse it gets?
This week's guest is here to tell us how the energy of "fixing it" can end up working against you.
Alyse Bacine is a spiritual mentor and breathwork practitioner who has her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and helps people manifest their desires into realities.
She's also a believer that most pe
280: Want to Get What You Want? Stop Trying to Fix Everything and Lean into Divine Unfolding, with Alyse Bacine
Ever feel like the more you try to fix something, the worse it gets?
This week's guest is here to tell us how the energy of "fixing it" can end up working against you.
Alyse Bacine is a spiritual mentor and breathwork practitioner who has her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and helps people manifest their desires into realities.
She's also a believer that most peop
281: How to Live Like an Italian (and Become a Citizen Too), with Jennifer Sontag
This week I'm welcoming Jennifer Sontag, owner of Italian Citizenship Concierge, to talk all about what it's like to pick up and move across the world, to Italy.
Jennifer was an image consultant who worked with clients including Michelle Obama, then moved to teach at an international high school in Shanghai, and when she came back to the US finally, she decided she had one more move in her
278: Why You Need to Streamline Your Skincare Routine, with Standard Self Care's Hannah Minardi and Austin Wiberg
***Use code WEGOTTATALK for 40% of your purchase on Standard Self Care!***
We're kicking off 2024 with some serious talk about self-care!
Hannah Minardi and Austin Wiberg are the founders of Standard Self Care, a skincare and lifestyle brand that's all about taking care of your skin and self with pure, powerful ingredients.
But we don't cover just skincare and beauty. I also grill Hann
259: Can You Cheat-Proof Your Marriage? Marriage Coach Charity Craig Talks About Surviving an Affair, the Signs of Cheating, and What She Learned After Staying with her Husband
"No" is the (very) knee-jerk answer to the question, "Would you stay with your spouse if s/he cheated?"
But when the husband of this week's guest betrayed her, she chose to stay. Not only that, she also chose to own what she views as her part in her marriage's downturn.
Today I'm talking with marriage coach and podcast host Charity Craig all about infidelity. And ma
276: The Ultimate Last-Minute Gift Guide for Procrastinators
Procrastinators, unite! I am here for you (and I am one of you). If you have to get a thoughtful last-minute gift, here is the ultimate guide.
In this solo episode, I walk you through gifts you can buy now to have in time for Christmas Day.
Products mentioned:
Coffee table books
Travel jewelry case 1
Travel jewelry case 2
Countertop coffee maker 1
Countertop coffee maker 2
Dry brush set
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275: Tara Lipinski Gets Real on Infertility and Her Journey to Motherhood
There is just no way you don’t know today’s
guest. And I can’t tell you how honored I am to have her on the show.
Tara Lipinski is not only one of the most well-known athletes in American history, but she’s also a gold medalist—the youngest Olympic gold medalist in figure skating history—a television commentator, a podcaster, and most recently, a mom.
This past October, Tara and her husband
274: What the Stars Have in Store for 2024! A Look at the Collective Future and a Sign-by-Sign Breakdown of What to Expect in the New Year, with The Celestial Astrologer, Lumi Pelinku
In this annual episode of WGT, I'm sitting down with astrologer Lumi Pelinku to talk all about what's in store for the new year.
We cover what the collective can expect--i.e. what could be in store on the world stage and here in America--as well as a sign-by-sign breakdown of themes for the new year.
Aries -- 27:20
Taurus -- 29:00
Gemini -- 31:37
Cancer -- 33:05
Leo -- 34:45
Virgo -- 36:20
272: What a Palestinian American Wants You to Know About What's Happening in the Middle East
In this special two-part episode of We Gotta Talk, we're looking at the conflict in the Middle East from a human perspective.
***Claims included in this episode have not been fact-checked and only represent the interviewee's viewpoint.***
In this first episode, you'll hear from a Palestinian-American woman. I asked her:
* What is one stereotype about “your side” that you wish to dispel
273: What an American Jew Wants You to Know About What's Happening in the Middle East
In this special two-part episode of We Gotta Talk, we're looking at the conflict in the Middle East from a human perspective.
***Claims included in this episode have not been fact-checked and only represent the interviewee's viewpoint.***
In this first episode, you'll hear from an American Jewish woman. I asked her:
* What is one stereotype about “your side” that you wish to dispel?
*
271: Improve Your Health with Quantum Wellness, with Carrie Bennett of Carrie B Wellness
Carrie Bennett is here this week to talk about quantum health--what it is, and why it's worth a look as an add-on to your health routine.
We talk:
+ The four pillars of quantum wellness
+ The impact of light, grounding and EMF mitigation on health
+ Simple light therapy for mood and energy
+ Recharging your body with grounding
+ Why you need to take your health into your own hands
Check out C
270: We are Living and Dying at the Same Time, with EndWell Founder Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider
This week we are diving into one topic that we all try to avoid even thinking about—death.
I remember when I was a kid, lying in bed as my mom would tuck me in… and even then--ever the anxiety queen--saying to her, “Mom, I don't want you to die! What even happens when you die?!” And she would say, “Sonni, death is a part of life.”
For my 5-, 6-year-old brain, that was a big statement to proces
269: There are No "New Souls," and Why We Are All a Little Bit Psychic, with Malaurie Hotier
Do you believe in ghosts?
There are no shortage of stories about encounters with the other side. Maybe you had one yourself.
When a loved one is close to death and has conversations with other family members who’ve already passed.
Or maybe you’ve been walking around in your own house and something moved that shouldn’t, or you’ve felt a chill or a sense that someone, or something, else, was the
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