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

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].

464: How to Have Great Skin for Life: Celebrity Facialist Mimi Luzon on Barrier Repair, Sun Damage, Melasma & Skincare For Each Decade

Mimi Luzon is a world-renowned celebrity facialist and skincare expert who has spent more than four decades treating some of the most recognizable faces in the world, from Victoria’s Secret models to Hollywood actors, royalty, and global celebrities. In this episode, Mimi shares the foundational principles she believes matter most for achieving healthy, beautiful skin at every age. We discuss the most underrated habits for long-term skin health, how to properly protect and repair your skin barrier, the signs your barrier may already be compromised, and how often you should actually exfoliate. We also dive into acne, sun damage, neck and eye care, in-flight skincare, facial lymphatic drainage, and the biggest skincare myths she sees spreading on social media. Mimi explains how she prepares clients for major events and photoshoots, what treatments she avoids before important appearances, and the skincare mistakes she sees people making over and over again. We also discuss how skincare needs evolve through your 20s, 30s, and 40s, her perspective after working with thousands of clients over the course of her career, and why learning to make peace with your skin may be just as important as any product or treatment. We discuss: * The most underrated habit for great skin * How to protect and repair your skin barrier * Signs of a damaged skin barrier * The ideal skincare routine * How often to exfoliate * In-flight skincare tips * Acne treatment strategies * Tanning and sun damage * Neck and eye care * The importance of facial lymphatic drainage * The worst skincare advice on social media * How celebrities and models prepare for major events * Skincare in your 20s, 30s, and 40s * Lessons from treating clients for over 40 years * How to make peace with your skin You can find Mimi @mimiluzon [https://www.instagram.com/mimiluzon/?hl=en] on Instagram, and don’t forget to check out her products on her site mimi-luzon.com [http://mimi-luzon.com].  This episode is brought to you by: * Try obé Fitness for free 30 days at obefitness.com [http://obefitness.com] with code WELL. * Go to dailybasislife.com/WELL [http://dailybasislife.com/WELL] to get 30% off your first month.  * Head to absorbmore.com [http://absorbmore.com] and use code WELL at checkout for 35% off your first order.  * 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. * Go to vuori.com/well [http://vuori.com/well] for 20% off your first purchase.  * Visit resortpass.com/well [http://resortpass.com/well] to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more. 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].

463: How Molly Sims Stays Hot at 53: The Beauty Treatments and Protocols She Swears By to Stay Sports Illustrated Ready

Molly Sims is a model, actress, producer, founder of YiSE Beauty, and host of the Lipstick on the Rim podcast. After decades in the beauty and fashion industry, she’s amassed an incredible wealth of knowledge on what actually works when it comes to looking and feeling your best. In this episode, Molly shares the beauty lessons she’s learned from modeling around the world, why she’s more confident in her 50s than she was in her 20s, and how she shifted from seeking external validation to finding confidence from within. We discuss the European approach to aging, why restraint is often the key to looking great as you get older, and the importance of staying true to yourself rather than chasing every beauty trend. Molly also opens up about dealing with acne, hyperpigmentation, and insecurities throughout her career, despite being one of the industry’s most recognizable faces. Plus, we get into her favorite lasers and beauty treatments, her peptide obsession, exact Sports Illustrated prep, five-minute makeup routine, fragrance favorites, how to find great providers, and the best and worst beauty advice she’s ever received. You can find Molly @mollybsims on Instagram, and don’t forget to check out her beauty brand @yisebeauty. 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. * Visit ProlonLife.com/BLONDE [http://prolonlife.com/BLONDE] to get 15% off their 5-day nutrition program. * Head to armra.com/WELL [http://armra.com/WELL] or enter WELL to get 30% off your first subscription order. * Go to fatty15.com/WELL [http://fatty15.com/WELL] and use code WELL at checkout for an additional 15% off their Starter Kit. * Go to Ritual.com/WELL [http://ritual.com/WELL] for 25% off your first month. * Head over to thisisneeded.com [http://thisisneeded.com] and use code WELL for 20% off your first order * 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].

462: The Unsexy Weight Loss Advice That Actually Works (And Why Diets Keep Failing You) with Dr. Lisa Moskovitz

Dr. Lisa Moskovitz is a registered dietitian, nutrition expert, and the founder of NY Nutrition Group, where she helps people build sustainable habits for long-term health, weight management, and a better relationship with food. Known for her practical, evidence-based approach, she focuses on helping clients move beyond diet culture and create realistic strategies that actually work in real life. If you’ve ever felt confused about calories, macros, intuitive eating, GLP-1s, or what it actually takes to lose weight and keep it off, this episode is for you. Dr. Lisa joins me to break down the unsexy habits that drive sustainable weight loss and why so many women have lost trust in their bodies after years of dieting. We discuss how to bridge the gap between intuitive eating and weight-loss goals, whether calorie counting has a place in a healthy lifestyle, and why your relationship with food and your body is often the foundation for lasting results. We also dive into meal timing, macros, protein requirements, the 1,200-calorie myth, food noise, sleep, circadian rhythms, genetics, and the truth about carbs and fat. Plus, Dr. Lisa shares her perspective on GLP-1 medications, including how they can be used responsibly and what people should know before starting them. We discuss: * The unsexy habits that actually lead to weight loss * Counting calories vs. intuitive eating * How to lose weight without obsessing over food * Why women have stopped trusting their bodies * The three pillars of sustainable weight loss * Whether three meals or multiple smaller meals are better * Understanding macros without overcomplicating them * How much protein women really need * Why carbs and fats aren’t the enemy * The truth about the 1,200-calorie myth * Whether calorie deficits are all that matter * How sleep impacts hunger and cravings * Using circadian rhythms to support weight management * The easiest way to quiet food noise naturally * The role of genetics in body weight * GLP-1s and weight loss: benefits, risks, and misconceptions * Why BMI doesn’t tell the whole story Whether you’re trying to lose weight, improve your health, or simply feel more at peace with food, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed advice you can start applying today. You can find Dr. Lisa Moskovitz at nynutritiongroup.com [http://nynutritiongroup.com] and at @lisamnutrition [https://www.instagram.com/lisamnutrition/] on Instagram. This episode is brought to you by: * Visit livemomentous.com [http://livemomentous.com] and use promo code well for up to 35% off your first order. * Get 15% off at BON CHARGE by using code BLONDE at www.boncharge.com [http://www.boncharge.com]. * 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]. * Get 15% off your sitewide purchase and use code well at drinkspindrift.com [http://drinkspindrift.com].  * Go to vuori.com/well [http://vuori.com/well] for 20% off your first purchase.  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].

461: Summer Beauty, Fitness & Wellness: What I’m Doing, Buying & Prioritizing

In this solo episode, I’m sharing a full update on what’s been working for me lately across beauty, wellness, fitness, and life. I talk about the advice from my mom that’s been on my mind recently, the skincare products and treatments I’m loving, my current approach to fitness and even macros, and how I’m staying consistent while traveling this summer. I also share what’s helping my anxiety right now, the biggest source of stress in my life at the moment and how I’m navigating it, my thoughts on filler and cosmetic treatments, low-maintenance beauty habits that make the biggest difference, and the things I believe make someone truly attractive. We cover: * Advice from my mom on gratitude and perspective * Current skincare and beauty obsessions * My favorite treatments and lasers right now * What’s made the biggest difference in my skin * New products I’ve been loving * Low-maintenance beauty hacks * How I approach filler and injectables today * My fitness routine and staying consistent while traveling * My experience tracking macros * The anxiety tools helping me most right now * How I handle pressure and stress * What I’m prioritizing this summer * My vacation beauty prep * How to look refreshed in 20 minutes Try the Waking Up app 30 days for free & get $30 off: https://wakingup.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=3&aff_id=89 [https://wakingup.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=3&aff_id=89] This episode is brought to you by: * Go to Ritual.com/WELL [http://ritual.com/WELL] for 25% off your first month. * Go to CLEARSTEM.com/WELL [http://clearstem.com/WELL] and use code WELL at checkout to get 15% off your first order. * Head to armra.com/WELL [http://armra.com/WELL] or enter WELL to get 30% off your first subscription order. * Go to ro.co/blonde [http://ro.co/blonde] to see if you’re eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on ro. * Try obé Fitness for free 30 days at obefitness.com [http://obefitness.com] with code WELL. * Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com/well [http://www.skims.com/well]. * Visit timeline.com/WELL20 [http://timeline.com/WELL20] to get up to 39% off your Mitopure Gummies.  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].