469: The Truth About Building Glutes, Getting Lean & Why you Feel Puffy from Workouts

469: The Truth About Building Glutes, Getting Lean & Why you Feel Puffy from Workouts

Dr. Jenna Lagana is a doctor of Chiropractic and performance coach who specializes in helping women build strength, improve body composition, and train in a way that’s sustainable for long-term health. She combines evidence-based exercise science with a realistic understanding of the aesthetic goals many women have—but rarely feel comfortable talking about openly. In this episode, we have the honest fitness conversation women are actually having behind closed doors.  We discuss: * Why you might feel puffy when you start strength training * How to know if you’re overtraining * Why eating less can stall your progress * Finding the right balance between aesthetic and health goals * Building glutes without overdeveloping your legs * What actually causes the “bulky” look * PCOS, inflammation, and body composition * Pilates vs. weight training * Protein, macros, and whether you really need to track them * How long it actually takes to see results * The biggest mistakes women make when trying to get lean * What an ideal day of eating looks like for someone strength training Whether your goal is to build muscle, lose body fat, improve your relationship with exercise, or simply stop wasting time doing workouts that don’t move the needle, this episode is full of practical advice you’ll actually use. You can find Jenna at @dr.jennalagana on Instagram, and don’t forget to download her Space 314 app. This episode is brought to you by: * Visit hungryroot.com/blonde [http://hungryroot.com/blonde] to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice. * Get 15% off at BON CHARGE by using code BLONDE at www.boncharge.com [http://www.boncharge.com]. * Visit ProlonLife.com/BLONDE [http://prolonlife.com/BLONDE] to get 15% sitewide. * Head to Nutrafol.com [http://nutrafol.com] and use code BLONDE for $10 off your first subscription and free shipping. * Visit quo.com/blonde [http://quo.com/blonde] for 20% off 6 months. * Go to ladder.fit/WELL [https://www.joinladder.com/podcast/define?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=032026-podcast-tier-1-well-with-arielle-lorre-alternative-health&utm_term=dear-media-well-with-arielle-lorre&utm_content=well-with-arielle-lorre] for a 7-day free trial and $10 off your first month. * Use code WELL at puori.com/WELL [http://puori.com/WELL] to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein order when you start a subscription. * Visit DrinkNello.com [http://drinknello.com] and use code WELL at checkout for 20% off your first order. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

468: The New Rules of Aging Well: Botox, Filler & Looking Better for Longer with Dr. Doris Day

Dr. Doris Day is a board-certified dermatologist, clinical professor of dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center, and one of the country’s leading experts on cosmetic dermatology and healthy aging. With decades of experience helping patients age naturally, she’s known for taking a thoughtful, long-term approach to aesthetics that prioritizes harmony over perfection. In this episode, Dr. Day explains why chasing wrinkles isn’t actually the best anti-aging strategy and what to focus on instead if your goal is to look naturally youthful for decades to come. We dive into how facial aging really happens, why so many people get Botox and filler wrong, how to stack treatments for the most natural results, and the biggest mistakes she sees women making in their 30s, 40s, and beyond. We also discuss: * Why wrinkle reduction alone won’t make you look younger * The first signs of facial aging * The difference between being “currently hot” and “lifetime hot” * The truth about Botox, filler, and biostimulators like Sculptra * How hormones impact the way your face ages * When to use Sofwave, MOXI, BBL, and other lasers * How to get the best results from aesthetic treatments * The most underrated skincare ingredient * What every woman should start doing in her 40s Whether you’re just starting to think about prevention or looking to refine your current routine, this conversation will help you approach aging with a smarter, more strategic perspective. You can find Dr. Doris Day on all platforms @drdorisday.  Visit Sofwave.com [http://sofwave.com] to find a provider near you. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

467: The Skincare Step You’re Skipping (That Changes Everything) + Best Tips for Redness, Acne & Barrier Repair with May Lindstrom

May Lindstrom is an esthetician, formulator, and founder of the cult-favorite luxury skincare brand May Lindstrom Skin. After overcoming severe eczema and building one of the world’s most beloved natural skincare brands, she’s developed a completely different philosophy on skin health. In this episode, May shares the surprisingly simple step almost everyone skips before applying skincare—and why she believes it can completely change how your products perform. We also discuss how to repair a compromised skin barrier, her favorite ingredients for redness, hormonal acne, seborrheic dermatitis, uneven texture, pigmentation, and keratosis pilaris, the difference between temporary glow and true radiance, why hydration goes far beyond aesthetics, and the skincare practices most consumers have never been taught. You can find May's products at maylindstrom.com [http://maylindstrom.com/] and on Instagram @maylindstromskin. This episode is brought to you by: * Head to armra.com/WELL [http://armra.com/WELL] or enter WELL to get 30% off your first subscription order. * Go to CLEARSTEM.com/WELL [http://clearstem.com/WELL] and use code WELL at checkout to get 15% off your first order. * Head to paleovalley.com/well [http://paleovalley.com/well], or use code well at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. * Go to fatty15.com/WELL [http://fatty15.com/WELL] and use code WELL at checkout for an additional 15% off their Starter Kit. * Visit www.Sarahcrealbeauty.com/well [http://www.sarahcrealbeauty.com/well] to get 15% off your first order. * Use code WELL for 20% off your first order at thisisneeded.com [http://thisisneeded.com].  * Visit vuori.com/well [http://vuori.com/well] for 20% off your first purchase.  * Head to ladder.fit/WELL [https://www.joinladder.com/podcast/define?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=032026-podcast-tier-1-well-with-arielle-lorre-alternative-health&utm_term=dear-media-well-with-arielle-lorre&utm_content=well-with-arielle-lorre] for a 7-day free trial and $10 off your first month. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

466: What I’m Spending Money On (And What I’ll Never Buy Again): Beauty Treatments, Fashion + More

I’m back with a solo episode answering some of the questions you’ve been asking most lately. We’re covering everything from how I structure my workdays, what creator life actually looks like behind the scenes and how I think about money, investing, and the things I choose to spend on now versus five years ago. On the beauty side, I’m sharing how my philosophy has evolved, the three treatments I’d keep if I had to start over, the procedure I wouldn’t do again, my thoughts on facial fat transfer, cosmetic surgery trends and the beauty insecurity I’ve finally let go of. I also weigh in on the treatments I think are worth the investment, and the ones I think we’ve collectively gone a little overboard on. Finally, we get into some of your relationship questions, including dating with an age gap, the challenge of leaving a relationship with someone who’s a great person but not the right partner, what my divorce taught me, and a few updates on life lately, including the house remodel. This episode is brought to you by: * Use code WELL and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/WELL [https://justthrivehealth.com/WELL].  * Head to paleovalley.com/well [http://paleovalley.com/well], or use code well at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. * Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/well [http://therealreal.com/well]. * Visit quo.com/blonde [http://quo.com/blonde] for 20% off 6 months. * Go to dailybasislife.com/WELL [http://dailybasislife.com/WELL] to get 30% off your first month.  * Visit timeline.com/WELL20 [http://timeline.com/WELL20] to get up to 39% off your Mitopure Gummies.  * Try LMNT and get a free sample pack when you go to drinklmnt.com/well [http://drinklmnt.com/well].  * Try obé Fitness for free 30 days at obefitness.com [http://obefitness.com] with code WELL. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

465: Alyssa Lynch’s Hot Takes: Relationships, Wellness Trends & The Beauty Treatments Actually Worth Your Money

Alyssa Lynch is a content creator, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate known for her candid conversations around personal growth, relationships, mental health, and living authentically. In this episode, Alyssa opens up about one of the biggest lessons of her life: leaving a relationship she knew wasn’t right and finding the courage to trust herself. She shares what being lied to and cheated on taught her, the fear of starting over, and why finding a healthy relationship can sometimes shine a light on the parts of ourselves that still need healing. We also discuss my marriage and divorce, healing in love versus healing alone, Alyssa recovering her period after years of stress and the wrong relationships, navigating histamine intolerance and MCAS, living with chronic health challenges without letting them define you, and the connection between emotional health and physical symptoms. Plus, Alyssa shares the wellness trends she’s over, the habits she had to quit when wellness became unhealthy, the beauty treatments she actually thinks are worth it, her favorite skincare products, and the practices that have made the biggest difference for her nervous system. You can find Alyssa at @alyssalynch on Instagram, TikTok, and Substack. This episode is brought to you by: * Get 15% off at BON CHARGE by using code BLONDE at www.boncharge.com [http://www.boncharge.com]. * Head to Nutrafol.com [http://nutrafol.com] and use code BLONDE for $10 off your first subscription and free shipping. * Head to paleovalley.com/well [http://paleovalley.com/well], or use code well at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. * Head to ladder.fit/WELL [https://www.joinladder.com/podcast/define?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=032026-podcast-tier-1-well-with-arielle-lorre-alternative-health&utm_term=dear-media-well-with-arielle-lorre&utm_content=well-with-arielle-lorre] for a 7-day free trial and $10 off your first month. * Get 15% off your sitewide purchase and use code well at drinkspindrift.com [http://drinkspindrift.com].  * Go to qualialife.com/WELL [http://qualialife.com/WELL] for 50% off, and use code WELL for an additional 15% off your order. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media [https://dearmedia.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].