We Gotta Talk: News, Issues, and Beauty for Women
419 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 67 ratingsAn 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.
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192: When Life Throws You a Curveball, Wing Out that Eyeliner! Guide Beauty Founder Terri Bryant on a Parkinson's Diagnosis, the Meaning of Empowered Beauty and More
August 01, 2022 16:05 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThis week it's all about empowered beauty. Terri Bryant is a celebrity makeup artist and beauty educator. As someone who's been in the industry for years, she knows the ins and outs of what it takes for someone to look and feel their best. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's, Terri wanted to create a way for everyone to feel empowered in their beauty, so she designed a set of tools and makeup for anyone who's ready to make feeling beautiful, a lot easier. Enter Guide Beauty. These erg...
191: Good, Glowing Skin Starts in Your Gut, with Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe
July 26, 2022 13:26 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB***Read on for details of a GIVEAWAY!*** Dr. Whitney Bowe is all over the place, talking about good skin. From her regular appearances on Good Morning America to her hundreds of thousands of followers across social media, she can always be counted on for good, solid advice on how to get amazing, glowing skin. I just got the chance to sit down and talk with Dr. Bowe about her revolutionary "3D" approach when it comes to skincare. Basically, the idea is, when you treat your body well from th...
190: "I Felt So in Control of My Own Future." Two Women Share their Stance on Abortion Rights in The Roe Series
July 20, 2022 12:42 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MBA few weeks back we asked if you wanted to share your beliefs about abortion. Your stories. Why you believe what you believe. We asked, did it ever change? What informed your stance? And what would you want other people to know about *why* you think what you think? This is the second set of audio diaries from The Roe Series. We're still looking for more submissions, so if you'd like to share your beliefs, we'd be honored to include them. To contribute yours, call 407-494-0350. Your identi...
189: "Why I'm Pro-Choice." Two Women Share Their Stories and Beliefs about Abortion in our Roe Series Special
July 20, 2022 12:34 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBA few weeks back we asked if you wanted to share your beliefs about abortion. Your stories. Why you believe what you believe. We asked, did it ever change? What informed your stance? And what would you want other people to know about *why* you think what you think? This is the first set of audio diaries from The Roe Series. We're still looking for more submissions, so if you'd like to share your beliefs, we'd be honored to include them. To contribute yours, call 407-494-0350. Your identit...
188: How Did Roe Get Overturned, and What's Next for Abortion Law? The Roe Series, with Constitutional Law Expert Dr. Phillip Munoz of the University of Notre Dame
July 13, 2022 09:28 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this latest episode of The Roe Series, Dr. Phillip Munoz, the Founding Director of the Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government, associate professor of political science and concurrent professor of law at the University of Notre Dame weighs in on the Dobbs ruling. Dr. Munoz writes and teaches across the fields of constitutional law, American politics, and political philosophy with a focus on religious liberty and the American Founding. We talk: + How did Roe get overturned...
187: The Roe Series, Part One: Delete Your Period Apps? How the Overturning of Roe Can Impact Women's Health Care, with Women's Public Policy Expert Pavielle Haines
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBIn this episode, I'm interviewing Pavielle Haines, assistant professor in the Political Science department at Rollins College, about the potential impact of the Dobbs ruling (i.e. the overturning of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling) on women's health care. We talk: + The specific changes we could see to how your OB/GYN can treat you + Can new laws prevent doctors from providing medically-necessary interventions for complicated pregnancies? + What happens to women with ectopic or medi...
186: Introducing The Roe Series
July 06, 2022 19:29 - 6 minutes - 6.35 MBOver the next several weeks, I'll be sharing interviews about the Dobbs ruling--a decision by the Supreme Court that rules there is no constitutionally-protected right to abortion for American women--reversing decades of what was seen as progress toward bodily autonomy and freedom to make personal healthcare decisions for women. This ruling has sparked intense debate across America. To note: It will not impact abortion access in all states; essentially it gives state the right to determine...
185: Indie Lee Knows that Your Spirit is Stronger than Your Fear. The Clean Beauty Pioneer Talks Meditation, Manifesting Yourself Healthy; and Her Reaction to the Clean Beauty Blowback
June 29, 2022 14:32 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBToday’s WGT guest is coming back to the show after her first appearance three plus years ago, because her story is just that good. A doctor told Indie Lee a tumor was growing on her brain, and she should get her affairs in order over the next six months. Over a decade later, Indie tells me how her powerful spirituality and belief in something greater got her not only healthy again, but also spurred her to create one of the most iconic clean beauty brands out there. It’s a deep dive mix of...
184: Hot Divorced Mom Summer with Andrea Rappaport
June 22, 2022 12:12 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBHost of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport, talks with me about what it’s like overcoming a difficult divorce to be reborn as your baddest self. She gets vulnerable about surviving divorce and then we talk what it means to have a true Hot (Divorced) Mom Summer. Follow Andrea on IG @theandrearappaport and Sonni @sonniabatta! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wegottatalkwithsonni/support
183: The Conversation about School Shootings and Safety I Wish We Didn’t Need, with Security and Threat Prevention Expert Dave Benson
June 15, 2022 13:40 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIt's sad but true--parents just don't always feel safe sending their kids to school these days. Today, threat assessment and security expert Dave Benson joins me on We Gotta Talk for a special episode on controlling the things we can control to keep our kids safe. From what *exactly* to ask your school principal to ways parents can mobilize to make things safer, it's a major deep dive. We talk: + The exact questions you need to ask your school's principal about safety protocols + Would ...
182: WTF is an NFT? Blockchain Baddie Karsen Woods is Here to Break Down If You Actually Need to Invest in Digital Currency (Replay), and a Life Update!
June 10, 2022 15:30 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThis episode we catch up on life--my run-in with Stephen Jenkins from Third Eye Blind, Andrew gets shaken down by security, and I put my hosting hat back on for a few days. Then, a replay of one of our most popular episodes about tech! Everyone is talking about NFT's and digital currency these days, but what the heck does it all even mean?! Join me and Karsen Woods as we discuss all things digital currency and more. Topics include: * WTF is an NFT? * What is blockchain technology? * I...
181: Meet Me in La Bella Italia! Our Trip to Positano and Rome: What to Do and Where to Go
May 22, 2022 19:08 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBCiao! We just got back from our one-year-delayed tenth anniversary trip to Italy, and it was bellissimo! Here's what we did and where we did them. For more on fashion and how to pack carry-on only for your trip, the link to my blog post is HERE. Positano: Hotel: Il San Pietro di Positano; Instagram here Cooking class: Fattoria La Tagliata, Positano; Instagram here Dinner in downtown Positano: Le Sireneuse Charter to Capri: Arranged through Hotel Il San Pietro, but there are many other c...
181: Meet Me in Italy! Our Trip to Positano and Rome: What to Do and Where to Go
May 22, 2022 19:08 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBCiao! We just got back from our one-year-delayed tenth anniversary trip to Italy, and it was bellissimo! Here's what we did and where we did them. For more on fashion and how to pack carry-on only for your trip, the link to my blog post is HERE. Positano: Hotel: Il San Pietro di Positano; Instagram here Cooking class: Fattoria La Tagliata, Positano; Instagram here Dinner in downtown Positano: Le Sireneuse Charter to Capri: Arranged through Hotel Il San Pietro, but there are many other c...
180: A Totally Confortable, Uncomfortable Conversation about Race, with The Conscious Lee
May 19, 2022 12:16 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBThe social media sensation, professor, Oklahoma Universoty debate coach and master edu-trainer The Conscious Lee joins me today for an essential conversation about race. We dive into all the questions you have about race—why it’s so hard to talk about, why you always feel like you’re getting it wrong, the concept of fake white guilt, and why talking is always a way to better understanding. This is the conversation you’ve been wanting to have but haven’t. Conscious is an amazing follow on soci...
180: A Totally Comfortable, Uncomfortable Conversation about Race with The Conscious Lee
May 19, 2022 12:16 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThe social media sensation, professor, Oklahoma Universoty debate coach and master edu-trainer The Conscious Lee joins me today for an essential conversation about race. We dive into all the questions you have about race—why it’s so hard to talk about, why you always feel like you’re getting it wrong, the concept of fake white guilt, and why talking is always a way to better understanding. This is the conversation you’ve been wanting to have but haven’t. Conscious is an amazing follow on soci...
179: This is Your Sign to Start that Business. Leaving Corporate America, Finding Your Secret Sauce, and How to Start Off as an Entrepreneur, with Marketer and Brand Builder, Lindsay Pinchuk
April 27, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBEver felt like you were ready to leave the 9-5? Have an amazing idea or skill set that you just KNOW could bring you so much joy and even money, if you just found a way to monetize it? This episode is for YOU. Lindsay Pinchuk founded Bump Club and Beyond and within one year, grew it to an over-seven-figure revenue that reached 3 million+ users. Since then she's worked with companies and entrepreneurs to help them tell their stories, and more importantly, be profitable. Her advice has appea...
179 This is Your Sign to Start that Business. Leaving Corporate America, Finding Your Secret Sauce, and How to Start Off as an Entrepreneur, with Marketer and Brand Builder, Lindsay Pinchuk
April 27, 2022 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBEver felt like you were ready to leave the 9-5? Have an amazing idea or skill set that you just KNOW could bring you so much joy and even money, if you just found a way to monetize it? This episode is for YOU. Lindsay Pinchuk founded Bump Club and Beyond and within one year, grew it to an over-seven-figure revenue that reached 3 million+ users. Since then she's worked with companies and entrepreneurs to help them tell their stories, and more importantly, be profitable. Her advice has appea...
178: The Work-Life Balance is a Myth. What Corporate America Gets Wrong--and Right--with Working Moms, and How to Start Your Path to Entrepreneurship, with Moms Exit Interview Host, Kim Rittberg
April 14, 2022 12:44 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBKim Rittberg spent her working life helping to tell other people's stories. As the former head of video for US Weekly, a marketing executive at Netflix, a TV reporter, VP of branded content at Popsugar and more, she was a model employee. Then she became a mom and, like so many women, she realized she needed a change. Kim started on her entrepreneurship journey and now is the founder of Henry Street Media, where she helps companies tell their stories through video. Kim and I talk about what...
177: 40 and a Facelift? Master of Subtle Surgery, Renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan, on Surgery Trends, the "Early Facelift," Non-Surgical Options, Why Skincare Routines Matter and More
April 06, 2022 12:31 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBRenowned plastic surgeon and master of the subtle surgery approach, Dr. Lara Devgan, is this week's guest on WGT and she is here to talk all things aging, skin health, plastic surgery and more. Dr. Devgan has earned a reputation for doing incredibly subtle, but incredibly beautiful, plastic surgery work on her patients to give them a refreshed We talk: * Plastic surgery trends * The early facelift--pros and cons * Big booty now, saggy booty later: Why the BBL Butt is on its way out * The bene...
176: Why Aren’t You Happy? The Keys to Contentment, with Author & Therapist Niro Feliciano
March 31, 2022 09:56 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBCognitive psychotherapist Niro Feliciano spends her days and her career talking with her patients about this basic, but profound, question: Why aren’t I happy? In her new book, “This Book Won’t Make You Happy,” Niro dives into the root causes of discontent, and the 8 Pillars of Contentment that can help you finally feel peace. We talk: the difference between happiness and contentment; the lesson in resistance; the very human desire to end suffering; the power of faith in healing; what types o...
175: Hack Your Hormones! How Cycle Syncing (R) Can Change Your Life to Lose Stubborn Weight, Say Goodbye to Bad PMS Symptoms, Boost Fertility and Finally Feel GOOD with Bestselling Author, Alisa Vitti
March 24, 2022 09:46 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBYou know I am a HUGE advocate for the power of knowledge about hormones, and today's interview has the potential to literally change your life. Stay with me. Did you now that the healthcare model we all are so familiar with was mainly designed around men? Did you know that, if you're a menstruating woman, it's not just your circadian rhythm that governs your body and health, but your infradian cycle too? Did you know that you can powerfully heal yourself from the inside out--fixing PMS sy...
174: When--and Should We--Get More Involved in the Ukraine/Russia War? The Latest on Russia/Ukraine with Joan Davison, Rollins College Political Science Professor and Int'l Expert
March 16, 2022 12:16 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn this breaking news episode of WGT, I sit down again with political science professor and international expert Joan Davison, of Rollins College, to talk about the Ukraine/Russia war. We discuss: * The no-fly zone and why the U.S. and NATO refuse to enact it * The chances of a chemical attack by Russia * How have sanctions worked so far? * Support from Eastern European countries for Ukraine and what it means * When the U.S. has historically gotten involved in war * Zelenskyy's meeting...
173: I Ain’t from Dallas but I D-Town Boogie
March 12, 2022 15:52 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBIt’s a rodeo of a ride on this solo episode of WGT, I recap a girls’ trip to Dallas, complete with a hoe-down on the dance floor; an inferiority complex about my shopping abilities; and a tequila-induced two-day hangover. Also news of some upcoming guests. Yee haw, baby! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wegottatalkwithsonni/support
172: Stop Self-Sabotage and Find Your Superpower with Mental Fitness Coach, Cassidy Nasello
March 10, 2022 13:57 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBDo you know what your saboteur style is? You know, that thing in your brain that holds you back from fully expressing yourself in the professional or personal space? Everyone has one. This week, mental fitness coach Cassidy Nasello is here to help us break it down and defeat it. We talk about breaking through mental barriers to be happier in work, and in life. Check out the Saboteur Test below to see which one you are, and follow Cassidy on IG @CassidyNasello. What type of saboteur are y...
171: Coparenting Without the Drama. All the Advice to Consciously Coparent after Divorce or Separation, with the Authors of the Book "Baby Out of Wedlock"
March 03, 2022 11:55 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn this episode of WGT, we pull a Gwyneth and talk "conscious uncoupling" and how to minimize the impact on kids. Tons of families are impacted by separation or divorce, and other families start with an agreement to raise a child in separate homes. But just because you're starting down a tough road doesn't mean it has to stay that way. The authors of the book and resource-filled site Baby Out of Wedlock, Jim and Jessica Braz, are here to talk about their own individual journeys with copare...
170: Are Sanctions Enough?? Why You Need to Care About What's Happening in Ukraine, Russia's Next Move, and is America Still the "World's Police?"
February 25, 2022 18:02 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThis is a BREAKING NEWS edition of We Gotta Talk where we are diving into the current civilian and political turmoil in Ukraine. Rollins College political science professor Joan Davison sits down with me to talk about why the heck we aren't doing more in Ukraine, what she thinks could happen next, and why Americans are so conflicted when it comes to deciding whether or not we should "do more" to help Ukraine. Here is what we cover: * A 101 breakdown of what’s really happening in Ukraine a...
169: Breathe Your Way to Peace and Alignment, with Academy of Breath Founder and Business Coach, Ava Johanna
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBAre you ready to feel deep peace and find some serious inspiration? This episode is for you! Ava Johanna, founder of the Academy of Breath and business coach, joins me this week to talk about the life-changing benefits of breathwork. In this episode we talk: * What breathwork is * How breathwork benefits your health both immediately and in the long term * A quick, grounding breathing exercise to help you feel better starting NOW * Redefining our sense of safety * What Ava's journey fr...
168: True Crime Junkies - All Your Questions Answered by Court TV's Julie Grant
February 17, 2022 16:46 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week on WGT is for all the true crime junkies! I’m interviewing Court TV anchor and former prosecutor Julie Grant, Esq., all about the biggest cases that have stolen the headlines lately, including: * Ghislaine Maxwell / Prince Andrew * Ethan Crumbley * Alec Baldwin * Bill Cosby We also also discuss if, in her prosecution experience, there are any traits most criminals have in common; if schools could potentially be held legally liable in school shooting cases; why the Maxwell tri...
167: There's No Way Just One Man Killed JFK: World-Renowned Forensic Pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht on Why There's More to this American Mystery than We've Been Taught
February 10, 2022 12:10 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBWho really killed JFK? Are you one of the many people who believe there is more to the story than the Warren Commission report? Then you’ll want to listen to this interview with world-renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Cyril Wecht, as we dive deep into this decades-old mystery. We talk: * Why Dr. Wecht says the "one shooter" theory is bunk * Where he believes the second gunman was stationed * Why America remains riveted with the JFK assassination * The tension between JFK and the CIA,...
166: Bye Bye Bloat, Anxiety and Low Energy! How Balancing Your Hormones and Gut Health Can Improve Energy, Sex Drive, Weight Maintenance and More
January 27, 2022 15:51 - 45 minutes - 42 MBEver wonder why you're just so damn tired? Or feel bloated? Or just can't seem to get in the mood? Hormones impact EVERYTHING, and there is an intrinsic connection between our gut health and our hormones. The more they're in balance, the better we feel, and the fewer of those undesired symptoms we have. In this episode, I go on a deep dive with Lahana Vigliano, founder of Nuvitru Wellness, who has a BS in Nutrition Science and a Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. She found...
165: Pandemic Parenting, Florida-Style, Plus Entertainment News Roundup and More
January 19, 2022 18:07 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBNews roundup and updates, Solo Edition! In this solo episode we talk about what it's like to be a parent in Florida versus the rest of the country during the pandemic; 5G is coming and ready to kill us all; some upcoming guests (including one who's an expert on the JFK assassination); a roundup of entertainment headlines including Megan Fox's engagement ring that will cut you, Spears sisters drama and more. Also we have a bit of beauty talk--a retinol face cream I've been testing and lovin...
164: Raging Moderates and Men in Skirts, with Taylor Ferber
January 13, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode of WGT, Sonni and return guest Taylor Ferber intended to catch up celebrity gossip, but end up talking mainly about why vaginas complicate conversations and why Harry Styles is so inexplicably sexy even in a pussy-bow blouse. Taylor taps into her experience in entertainment journalism (she’s been published in USA Today, Huffington Post and NY Magazine and more) to let us know why she predicts it's going to be a hot-button year in both Hollywood and the rest of the world. We...
Raging Moderates and Men in Skirts, with Taylor Ferber
January 13, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode of WGT, Sonni and return guest Taylor Ferber intended to catch up celebrity gossip, but end up talking mainly about why vaginas complicate conversations and why Harry Styles is so inexplicably sexy even in a pussy-bow blouse. Taylor taps into her experience in entertainment journalism (she’s been published in USA Today, Huffington Post and NY Magazine and more) to let us know why she predicts it's going to be a hot-button year in both Hollywood and the rest of the world. We...
163: Ditch the Diet and Fall in Love with Your Body FOR REAL This Year, with Culina Health Co-Founder Tamar Samuels
January 06, 2022 16:12 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBHow cringe is it that every year we are supposed to reinvent ourselves with the start of the new year? Change is good! But when it comes to our bodies and health, the constant messaging about how we always need to be something else can be tiring. This week's guest founded a company that allows people to take their health into their own hands in the most positive way possible--through healthy change. Tamar Samuels is the co-founder of Culina Health, a personalized and science-based nutriti...
162: The WGT Year in Wrap! Guest Tips, Expert Advice, High Points and More from 2021, and Why Home Goods is My 2022 Goal
December 28, 2021 13:44 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this solo episode we recap the biggest and best moments of WGT from 2021. It’s been a good one! Also, we discuss the reasons behind the day-after-Christmas rip-down of decorations, and why my goal for 2022 involves Home Goods. All episodes mentioned in this episode: * WTF is an NFT? * Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and How It Changed My Life * Disease Does Not Have to Be Your Destiny * Hormones and Skin with Dr. Zenovia * You’re Not Crazy, Your Hormones Are! Part One and Part...
The WGT Year in Wrap! Guest Tips, Expert Advice, High Points and More from 2021, and Why Home Goods is My 2022 Goal
December 28, 2021 13:44 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this solo episode we recap the biggest and best moments of WGT from 2021. It’s been a good one! Also, we discuss the reasons behind the day-after-Christmas rip-down of decorations, and why my goal for 2022 involves Home Goods. All episodes mentioned in this episode: * WTF is an NFT? * Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and How It Changed My Life * Disease Does Not Have to Be Your Destiny * Hormones and Skin with Dr. Zenovia * You’re Not Crazy, Your Hormones Are! Part One and Part...
161: A Sign-by-Sign Look into 2022 with Lumi, The Celestial Astrologer
December 27, 2021 16:15 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThis mini ep of WGT is all about YOU! Lumi, The Celestial Astrologer gives us a sign-by-sign prediction of what 2022 holds. Follow Lumi on IG here. Follow me on IG here, and tons more tips, clips and content on the WGT blog here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wegottatalkwithsonni/support
160: What the Stars Say About 2022! Themes and Trends, What to Expect in the New Year and More, with Lumi The Celestial Astrologer
December 22, 2021 15:55 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBI feel like we said this at the same time last year but... Who's ready for the new year?! New years offer the opportunity for a fresh start, not just on the individual level, but on the collective level as well. In this episode, Lumi The Celestial Astrologer runs us through the big themes of 2022, with Reinvention being top of mind. What does 2022 hold? What social movements will gain traction? What can we expect to feel when the new year starts? A sign-by-sign guide for 2022 is coming up...
159: Do You Take Discover??
December 08, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this solo episode, Sonni deep dives on daily news headlines—including your thoughtful responses on IG about discussions on school officials potentially being held accountable in the Michigan school shooting—to Prince Harry’s daddy drama; becoming a dance mom; Elf on the Mother-bleepin-Shelf; why cable news will rot your brain; Khloe’s need to move on from Tristan T and more. Then we've got skin care gadget talk; why every grown woman needs a College Credit Card to hide her purchases; the ...
158: From CNN to Mothering Multiples. Kanika Chadda Gupta, host of That's Total Mom Sense, on Transitions in Motherhood and Careers
December 02, 2021 18:21 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode of WGT it's a riff on motherhood and careers with former CNN journalist and current podcast host, Kanika Chadda Gupta. Kanika and I talk about what it's like to transition from a network job to launching her own businesses; her family's transition from India to the U.S.; how she got into journalism and her experience at CNN; what it's like to have three kids under 3; and her biggest tips for raising multiples. Follow Kanika on IG @kanikachaddagupta Follow me on IG @SonniAb...
157: Calm Mind, Fit Body and All the Beauty Products You Need, with Fitness Expert and Kayo Founder, Christine Bullock
November 25, 2021 19:14 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBI'm catching up with fitness expert, beauty lover and mom of 2, Christine Bullock, on this week's episode of WGT! Christine is sharing with up tips on how to stay ahead of your health this holiday; how to reduce sugar cravings; quick workouts that work; her favorite beauty products; and more! Products mentioned (sorry for the long links but Anchor is misbehaving): Violife vegan cheddar cheese Pau d’arco tea https://amzn.to/3l6TO9Q NuFace Trinity https://tidd.ly/3nLAvom HigherDose PEM...
156: The Three Skincare Devices I Swear By, on MAJOR Sale! Solo Ep with All the Details
November 24, 2021 19:34 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBTriPollar StopX: Shop it HERE: https://tidd.ly/30gNVQm 25% off, plus get an EXTRA 10% OFF with code SONNI10 Droplette: Shop it here: https://droplette.io/?sca_ref=917137.cbmlj92Gcm Use code WEGOTTATALK for $50 off Dermaflash Dermapore: Shop it here: www.dermaflash.com Get 30% off with code HOLIDAY30 Follow me on IG for more beauty talk: @SonniAbatta, and check out the WGT blog for tons more posts and tips: https://www.wegottatalk.com/blog --- Support this podcast: https://pod...
155: Finding the Silver Lining, and Why There's Always a Lesson in Challenge, with Olympian Kelly Gunther
November 18, 2021 13:05 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBOlympic speed skater Kelly Gunther has seen some pretty low lows as an athlete. First there was the time where she qualified for the Olympics, but a re-skate (i.e. an extra turn) given to a competing athlete kicked her out of the spot. Then there was the time she had an injury so severe her foot was left dangling from her leg. Still, she came back, and she went to the Olympics. On top of all of that, there were complicated family relationships and a learning disability that impacted her ...
154: Gaining Mastery Over Trauma, with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher
November 12, 2021 11:45 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode I talk with clinical psychologist Dr. Hillary Goldsher about trauma. It's a huge topic, but everyone deals with it in some way over the course of their lives. I'm so grateful that Dr. Hillary chose to really dig in with me on this important topic, and this is such an incredible conversation, full of her wisdom and professional advice. We cover: + How is trauma defined? + How everyone is impacted by trauma at some point in their lives + Identifying your triggers + Choosi...
153: We Are All Psychics. A Deep Dive on the Power of Your Soul and Why Everyone Has Had a Past Life, with Intuit and Past Life Regressionist Meredyth Willits
November 04, 2021 13:35 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode of WGT, we take a deep dive into the soul. The spirit. Your essential being. Whatever you call it, most religious traditions have a belief that part of our existence, i.e. our souls, has the power to live beyond our corporeal passing. In other words, many people believe in life after death, at least in some form. But how can we know if this is true? And what exactly does our soul do when our bodies pass? This week I'm interviewing intuit and past life regressionist, Meredy...
152: Hollyweird from the Inside. "Celebrity Whisperer" Taylor Ferber on the Good and the Bad of Hollywood, and Why She Lives to Tackle Cancel Culture
October 30, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this BONUS episode of We Gotta Talk, I talk with entertainment reporter and freelance journalist Taylor Ferber about her experience as a TV entertainment journalist. Known as "The Celebrity Whisperer" for the way she disarms famous people to actually get real, Taylor and I dig into her life reporting from the red carpet, and why there is more to celebrities than meets the eye. We talk the mystery (hypocrisy?) of Hollywood politics; what it was like to pose in Playboy; the irony of Instagr...
151: SOS—Save Our Skin! With Board-Certified Dermatologist and Hormonal Skin Expert, Dr. Zenovia
October 28, 2021 11:53 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBWe Gotta Talk...All Things Skincare with Dr. Zenovia … board-certified dermatologist, and hormonal skin care expert, Dr. Zenovia us here SOS—to save our skin! in the special episode, which is the doctors second appearance, we dive into all things skin care. We take you decade by decade and talked the biggest problems as well as the fixes; we talk about the impact of hormones on skin health; we talk about hair loss and sinning as you age; we talk melasma; we talk the best treatments for lightn...
150 The Pitfalls of Mega Wealth. Multimillionaire and Author John Lefebvre on the Fall from Grace that Ended Him in Jail, and Why He's Now Addicted to Giving His Money Away
October 21, 2021 10:24 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBLove it or hate it, we all need money. 💰 It’s often said that money is the root of all evil, but is it? What happens when you have a ton, then lose it? How does money change us, for better and for worse? This week’s guest, convict and multimillionaire… author and musician… proponent of spreading the wealth and a self-proclaimed charity junkie… and all around fascinating man John Lefebvre is here to tell us how money started our great for him, then ended him in jail. John founded online mo...
149: Autism from a Mother's Perspective. Author and Advocate Dana Young-Askew on Parenting the Child You *Have*
October 14, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week on WGT author of Come Meet Drayden, mom of five, and autism advocate Dana Young-Askew is here to share her experience as the mother of an autistic child. Come Meet Drayden, a children's book about an autistic child, is written from the perspective of his four siblings, and brings the reader through what a typical day looks like for Drayden as he walks through the world with his own unique set of abilities. Dana encourages moms and dads to parent the child they *have*, not the chi...
148: Disease Does Not Have to Be Your Destiny, with Neuroscientist and Groundbreaking Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Researcher Dr. Dayan Goodenowe
October 07, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBDr. Dayan Goodenowe is today's guest, and let me just say off the bat, his work blows my mind. Dr. Goodenowe believes that disease is not our destiny--that we are NOT all destined to end up with the chronic conditions and issues that plague so many people. And he says it all starts in the brain. His groundbreaking work on plasmalogens--a lipid that supports brain health--has revealed new ways to treat the symptoms of persistent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, a...