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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BONUS EP! My Spiritual Journey: Mediums and Astrologers and Meditation, OH MY! There's No One Path to God. My Podcast Interview with Niro Feliciano
November 12, 2020 16:16 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBHi friends! This special BONUS episode is all about finding spirituality in these crazy times. My friend and psychotherapist, Niro Feliciano, interviewed me for her podcast, All Things Life, and the conversation was so great, I had to share it here too. We talk all about my search for spirituality beyond religion--including my recent meeting with a medium and my birth charting with an astrologer, as well as elements from my religion of Catholicism that speak to me the most, and the least. We ...
92: WE GOTTA TALK... Moms and Wine. Why the Sober Mom Squad Wants You to Stop with Those Wine Mom Memes, with Celeste Yvonne
November 11, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBYou've seen it everywhere--a mom needing a glass of wine to survive parenting. The internet is rife with drunk moms in Facebook memes and in TikTok videos. Maybe you've experienced it in real life with a happy hour play date. Not all moms are drinkers though; in fact, there's an entire squad of Sober Moms, and the movement is only growing. This week we'll talk to Celeste Yvonne, a co-founded of the Sober Mom Squad and how we can change this 'Wine Culture' in motherhood. Read Celeste's lett...
WGT 92: Who is the Sober Mom Squad? Why This Group of Moms Wants to Talk Sobriety
November 11, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBYou've seen it everywhere--a mom needing a glass of wine to survive parenting. The internet is rife with drunk moms in Facebook memes and in TikTok videos. Maybe you've experienced it in real life with a happy hour play date. Not all moms are drinkers though; in fact, there's an entire squad of Sober Moms, and the movement is only growing. This week we'll talk to Celeste Yvonne, a co-founded of the Sober Mom Squad and how we can change this 'Wine Culture' in motherhood. Read Celeste's lett...
92: WE GOTTA TALK... MOMMY WINE CULTURE. Who is the Sober Mom Squad, and Why They Say We Need to Stop with the Stupid Wine Memes, with Celeste Yvonne
November 11, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBYou've seen it everywhere--a mom needing a glass of wine to survive parenting. The internet is rife with drunk moms in Facebook memes and in TikTok videos. Maybe you've experienced it in real life with a happy hour play date. Not all moms are drinkers though; in fact, there's an entire squad of Sober Moms, and the movement is only growing. This week we'll talk to Celeste Yvonne, a co-founded of the Sober Mom Squad and how we can change this 'Wine Culture' in motherhood. Read Celeste's lett...
91: WE GOTTA TALK... My Opposite-Political-Party Relationship. The Good, The Bad, and the Trumpy.
November 04, 2020 16:59 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBEver feel like you can’t have a sane conversation, let alone a relationship, with someone whose political beliefs don’t align with yours 100%? Well I’m here to say you CAN, and in fact you should try! A deep dive into my opposite-political-party relationship—the good, the bad, and the Trumpy. (Sorry, couldn’t resist!) Thanks for listening with an open heart and mind! For more on the show click here Join the conversation on Facebook by clicking here Join the conversation on Instagram by c...
WGT 91: My Opposite-Political-Party Relationship: The good, The bad, and the Trumpy
November 04, 2020 16:59 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBEver feel like you can’t have a sane conversation, let alone a relationship, with someone whose political beliefs don’t align with yours 100%? Well I’m here to say you CAN, and in fact you should try! A deep dive into my opposite-political-party relationship—the good, the bad, and the Trumpy. (Sorry, couldn’t resist!) Thanks for listening with an open heart and mind! For more on the show click here Join the conversation on Facebook by clicking here Join the conversation on Instagram by c...
90: WE GOTTA TALK... Spirits. Connecting with the Other Side. Medium Gloria Warner on How to Connect with Spirits, and Saging to Clear Out Negative Energy
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MBYou've heard about saging your home, but how do you actually do it? How do you clear the energy in your space? Certified Medium, Gloria J. Warner walks you through all the steps, tells you what to say and shows you how to cleanse your space and life to create a deeper sense of calm. We learn how spirituality and religion can coexist and even hear messages from the other side! Gloria also shares a simple mantra for you to combat fear based thoughts and a powerful 7 second visualization to c...
90: WE GOTTA TALK... GHOSTS. Connecting with Spirits and the Other Side, with medium Gloria Warner
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBYou've heard about saging your home, but how do you actually do it? How do you clear the energy in your space? Certified Medium, Gloria J. Warner walks you through all the steps, tells you what to say and shows you how to cleanse your space and life to create a deeper sense of calm. We learn how spirituality and religion can coexist and even hear messages from the other side! Gloria also shares a simple mantra for you to combat fear based thoughts and a powerful 7 second visualization to c...
WGT 90: Sage Your Life: How to Create Peace & Calm in Your Life
October 29, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MBYou've heard about saging your home, but how do you actually do it? How do you clear the energy in your space? Certified Medium, Gloria J. Warner walks you through all the steps, tells you what to say and shows you how to cleanse your space and life to create a deeper sense of calm. We learn how spirituality and religion can coexist and even hear messages from the other side! Gloria also shares a simple mantra for you to combat fear based thoughts and a powerful 7 second visualization to c...
WGT 89: Pelvic Floor Health 101, This is Why You Pee When You Sneeze
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 75.4 MBDo you pee when you sneeze? Or maybe when you do jumping jacks? How about when you have a coughing fit? Well sister, you are NOT ALONE! Pelvic floor health is one of the FIRST things to go as we age, and especially after we have kids, and it’s an often-ignored part of our overall wellness. We break down all the functions of our pelvic floor health, what it is really connected to, and how to make things better. Join me for an honest conversation on our bodies with master of physical therap...
89: WE GOTTA TALK... Pelvic Floor Health. This is Why You Pee When You Sneeze! with Pelvic Floor Therapist Marina Castellanos
October 22, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBDo you pee when you sneeze? Or maybe when you do jumping jacks? How about when you have a coughing fit? Well sister, you are NOT ALONE! Pelvic floor health is one of the FIRST things to go as we age, and especially after we have kids, and it’s an often-ignored part of our overall wellness. We break down all the functions of our pelvic floor health, what it is really connected to, and how to make things better. Join me for an honest conversation on our bodies with master of physical therap...
WGT 88: This Man Helps Couples Rebuild after Pornography Addiction; Is Porn Cheating? Sam Tielemans is Here to Help
October 15, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 91.2 MBIs pornography ruining relationships and our teenagers' ideas of what sex is? On this week's episode of We Gotta Talk, licensed therapist Sam Tielemans of Healing Couples Solution, who specializes in pornography addiction and its impact on relationships, is here to dig deep on this touchy topic: * How can you tell if there’s a problem in your relationship? * Is porn considered cheating? * How do you set healthy boundaries around porn? * Is sex addiction real? * What is considered an “a...
88: WE GOTTA TALK... Is Porn Cheating? This Man Helps Couples Rebuild after Pornography Addiction, with licensed therapist Sam Tielemans
October 15, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIs pornography ruining relationships and our teenagers' ideas of what sex is? On this week's episode of We Gotta Talk, licensed therapist Sam Tielemans of Healing Couples Solution, who specializes in pornography addiction and its impact on relationships, is here to dig deep on this touchy topic: * How can you tell if there’s a problem in your relationship? * Is porn considered cheating? * How do you set healthy boundaries around porn? * Is sex addiction real? * What is considered an “a...
WGT 04: Making It as a Comedian; Me Too in the Comic World; and Growing Up Italian Catholic in Pittsburgh, with Comedian and Comedy Writer JC Coccoli
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBShe's hysterical, she's hot, she's HERE TO TALK!! In this episode of my talk show and podcast I talk with comedian (and high school friend!) JC Coccoli, whose comedy touches on everything from climate change to addiction, to losing teeth in the middle of having sex. (Not her teeth.) In this episode we talk life as a comedian, how Me Too hit the industry, what it's like to make it as a writer and comedian in LA and New York, and most importantly, why growing up Catholic in Pittsburgh can re...
WGT 87: Making It as a Comedian; Me Too in the Comic World; and Growing Up Italian Catholic in Pittsburgh, with Comedian and Comedy Writer JC Coccoli
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBShe's hysterical, she's hot, she's HERE TO TALK!! In this episode of my talk show and podcast I talk with comedian (and high school friend!) JC Coccoli, whose comedy touches on everything from climate change to addiction, to losing teeth in the middle of having sex. (Not her teeth.) In this episode we talk life as a comedian, how Me Too hit the industry, what it's like to make it as a writer and comedian in LA and New York, and most importantly, why growing up Catholic in Pittsburgh can re...
87: WE GOTTA TALK... Laughter. Making It as a Comedian; Me Too in the Comic World; and Growing Up Italian Catholic in Pittsburgh, with Comedian and Comedy Writer JC Coccoli
October 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBShe's hysterical, she's hot, she's HERE TO TALK!! In this episode of my talk show and podcast I talk with comedian (and high school friend!) JC Coccoli, whose comedy touches on everything from climate change to addiction, to losing teeth in the middle of having sex. (Not her teeth.) In this episode we talk life as a comedian, how Me Too hit the industry, what it's like to make it as a writer and comedian in LA and New York, and most importantly, why growing up Catholic in Pittsburgh can re...
03 We Gotta Talk: Forget Preventive Health, Time to be Proactive
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThis is a GOOD ONE because I know so many of you, like me, want to know actionable things we can do to improve our health. Gone are the days when we see a doctor once a year and hope for the best in between appointments. Now, with a plethora of testing, supplementation and lifestyle options, we can take charge of our own health like never before. That's why this week's topic, PROACTIVE HEALTH, is so good. Our guest, Dr. Olga Ivanov, an oncologist and owner of The IV Lounge, is here to put...
WGT 86: Forget Preventive Health, It's Time to be Proactive. Preventing Cancer? and Disease with Renowned Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Olga Ivanov
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThis is a GOOD ONE because I know so many of you, like me, want to know actionable things we can do to improve our health. Gone are the days when we see a doctor once a year and hope for the best in between appointments. Now, with a plethora of testing, supplementation and lifestyle options, we can take charge of our own health like never before. That's why this week's topic, PROACTIVE HEALTH, is so good. Our guest, Dr. Olga Ivanov, an oncologist and owner of The IV Lounge, is here to put...
WGT 03: Forget Preventive Health, It's Time to be Proactive. Preventing Cancer? and Disease with Renowned Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Olga Ivanov
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThis is a GOOD ONE because I know so many of you, like me, want to know actionable things we can do to improve our health. Gone are the days when we see a doctor once a year and hope for the best in between appointments. Now, with a plethora of testing, supplementation and lifestyle options, we can take charge of our own health like never before. That's why this week's topic, PROACTIVE HEALTH, is so good. Our guest, Dr. Olga Ivanov, an oncologist and owner of The IV Lounge, is here to put...
86: WE GOTTA TALK... Proactive Health. Can You Prevent Cancer and Disease? Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Olga Ivanov on What to Test and Do Starting NOW
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBThis is a GOOD ONE because I know so many of you, like me, want to know actionable things we can do to improve our health. Gone are the days when we see a doctor once a year and hope for the best in between appointments. Now, with a plethora of testing, supplementation and lifestyle options, we can take charge of our own health like never before. That's why this week's topic, PROACTIVE HEALTH, is so good. Our guest, Dr. Olga Ivanov, an oncologist and owner of The IV Lounge, is here to put...
BONUS EP! Thinking About Entrepreneurship? How to Launch, Pivot & Why We All Need a Career Shift Sometimes, with Sam Jayanti of Ideamix
September 26, 2020 17:19 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBI call them "second chapters." Reinventions. Pivots. Career changes or shifts. They're brought on by all sorts of life experiences, but the reason behind them is usually the same: Many of us experience life events that force us to reconsider how we earn our living, or funnel our passions. After stumbling across Ideamix online a few months back, I was struck by the ingenuity of a group dedicated to doing just that--helping people not only realize their passions, but put them into action in ...
BONUS: WE GOTTA TALK... Entrepreneurship. How to Launch, Pivot & Why We All Need a Career Shift Sometimes, with Sam Jayanti of Ideamix
September 26, 2020 17:19 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBI call them "second chapters." Reinventions. Pivots. Career changes or shifts. They're brought on by all sorts of life experiences, but the reason behind them is usually the same: Many of us experience life events that force us to reconsider how we earn our living, or funnel our passions. After stumbling across Ideamix online a few months back, I was struck by the ingenuity of a group dedicated to doing just that--helping people not only realize their passions, but put them into action in ...
BONUS EP! Thinking About Entrepreneurship? How to Launch, Pivot & Why We All Need a Career Shift Sometimes, with Sam Jayanti of The Ideamix
September 26, 2020 17:19 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBI call them "second chapters." Reinventions. Pivots. Career changes or shifts. They're brought on by all sorts of life experiences, but the reason behind them is usually the same: Many of us experience life events that force us to reconsider how we earn our living, or funnel our passions. After stumbling across The Ideamix online a few months back, I was struck by the ingenuity of a group dedicated to doing just that--helping people not only realize their passions, but put them into action...
WGT 85: CHEATING, Do you stay or go? Signs of Infidelity, Why People Cheat, & How to Come Back from Betrayal with Sandy Weiner of Last First Date
September 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week's episode is all about infidelity, with love coach Sandy Weiner from Last First Date. Boy oh boy, do we dig in. And YES, we answered YOUR questions you submitted too! Is it possible to stay with a cheater? What are the signs of an affair? Why do people cheat in the first place? What steps does she recommend for healing? Sandy is an internationally-known TEDx speaker, a woman's love and empowerment coach, and she's spent years helping people make themselves, and their relations...
85: WE GOTTA TALK... Cheating and Infidelity: Do You Stay or Do You Go? Signs of Infidelity, Why People Cheat, & How to Come Back from Betrayal with Sandy Weiner of Last First Date
September 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis week's episode is all about infidelity, with love coach Sandy Weiner from Last First Date. Boy oh boy, do we dig in. And YES, we answered YOUR questions you submitted too! Is it possible to stay with a cheater? What are the signs of an affair? Why do people cheat in the first place? What steps does she recommend for healing? Sandy is an internationally-known TEDx speaker, a woman's love and empowerment coach, and she's spent years helping people make themselves, and their relations...
WGT 02: CHEATING, Do you stay or go? Signs of Infidelity, Why People Cheat, & How to Come Back from Betrayal with Sandy Weiner of Last First Date
September 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis week's episode is all about infidelity, with love coach Sandy Weiner from Last First Date. Boy oh boy, do we dig in. And YES, we answered YOUR questions you submitted too! Is it possible to stay with a cheater? What are the signs of an affair? Why do people cheat in the first place? What steps does she recommend for healing? Sandy is an internationally-known TEDx speaker, a woman's love and empowerment coach, and she's spent years helping people make themselves, and their relations...
01 We Gotta Talk: How to Make Mom Friends
September 17, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBWe gotta talk... about how to find mom friends! It's not easy, but mom friends are crucial to surviving and thriving in parenthood. Ashley Hearon-Smith and Keri Setaro of the Momtourage Podcast, join Sonni Abatta to dig deep on the topic. Follow Sonni: https://www.wegottatalk.com/ IG @WeGottaTalkwithSonni Follow the Guests: https://www.momtouragepodcast.com/ IG @MomtouragePodcast
84: WE GOTTA TALK... Mom Friends. We Need Them, but Da** They Can Be HARD to Find. How to Make Mom Friends, with Ashley Hearon-Smith & Keri Setaro of Momtourage Podcast
September 17, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWe gotta talk... about how to find mom friends! It's not easy, but mom friends are crucial to surviving and thriving in parenthood. Ashley Hearon-Smith and Keri Setaro of the Momtourage Podcast, join Sonni Abatta to dig deep on the topic. Follow Sonni: https://www.wegottatalk.com/ IG @WeGottaTalkwithSonni Follow the Guests: https://www.momtouragepodcast.com/ IG @MomtouragePodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wegottatalkwithsonni/support
WGT 01: We Need Them, but Da** They Can Be HARD to Find. How to Make Mom Friends, with Ashley Hearon-Smith & Keri Setaro of Momtourage Podcast
September 17, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBWe gotta talk... about how to find mom friends! It's not easy, but mom friends are crucial to surviving and thriving in parenthood. Ashley Hearon-Smith and Keri Setaro of the Momtourage Podcast, join Sonni Abatta to dig deep on the topic. Follow Sonni: https://www.wegottatalk.com/ IG @WeGottaTalkwithSonni Follow the Guests: https://www.momtouragepodcast.com/ IG @MomtouragePodcast
WGT 84: We Need Them, but Da** They Can Be HARD to Find. How to Make Mom Friends, with Ashley Hearon-Smith & Keri Setaro of Momtourage Podcast
September 17, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBWe gotta talk... about how to find mom friends! It's not easy, but mom friends are crucial to surviving and thriving in parenthood. Ashley Hearon-Smith and Keri Setaro of the Momtourage Podcast, join Sonni Abatta to dig deep on the topic. Follow Sonni: https://www.wegottatalk.com/ IG @WeGottaTalkwithSonni Follow the Guests: https://www.momtouragepodcast.com/ IG @MomtouragePodcast
83: MOM HAPPY HOUR! Cross-Country Move w/ a Toddler During COVID, Husbands Hate IG & More
September 10, 2020 12:28 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWell here we are! The last episode of 30 Something before this show transitions over to the new name, We Gotta Talk with Sonni, and it's AMAZING. Dana is a childhood friend and in this ep we go on a trip down memory lane of all things being 80s/90s kids, growing up in Pittsburgh, her work at Triller, her recent cross-country move with a kid during quarantine, and her journey as a mom to a toddler recently diagnosed with autism. It's a fun and an emotional ride, and I know you'll love it! Fo...
82: BIG CHANGES to the Pod, Kids Back to School & Quick Gossip Roundup
August 31, 2020 16:02 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this solo episode, I'm telling you for the first time about some BIG changes set to happen with 30 Something! We're EVOLVING, PEOPLE!!! New name, new mission, and even JUICIER topics are coming your way! Get your first listen here! Also, a roundup of how sending the kids back to school went (spoiler alert: LOTS OF TEARS... mainly all mine), and a quick roundup of Hollywood gossip because, why the heck not. Let's dive in! New daily blog posts at www.Sonni.me Follow me IG @SonniAbatta ......
81: People's Steve Helling on Royal Gossip, Hollywood & True Crime
August 24, 2020 11:48 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBSweet Jesus do we need some LEVITY these days, am I right? This week’s episode is ready to deliver! Steve Helling is a the senior crime reporter at People Magazine, but he also covers the celebrity beat quite a bit, and this episode is all about unplugging, letting go of our worries and just going in hard on some old-fashioned GOSSIP. Are you ready?! I am! We talk SO much, but here are a few things we hit: * Royal gossip and what Harry is really like * His best and worst celebrity encounter...
80: Good Skin Needs Good Sleep, with Bynacht Founder Jessica Hoyer
August 12, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBAre you ready to geek out on skin care talk?! 'Cause I AM!!! This week’s episode is with the founder of Bynacht skincare, Jessica Hoyer. Translated from German, “by nacht” means “by night,” and that’s the mantra behind this line, which features products that harness your skin’s own regenerative powers that peak while you’re sleeping. I’m not kidding when I say I COVER myself in their Perfect Night Sleeping Balm at night (I leave a jar in my nightstand), and I’m also a convert to their new pr...
79: Back to School or No? How to Decide the Impossible Question with Michelle Tichy, PhD
August 05, 2020 11:16 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB“Should I send my kids back to school?” How many times have you asked yourself that question in the past month? It feels like an IMPOSSIBLE decision to make for many parents, and today I’m here to help! I have educational psychologist Dr. Michelle Tichy on the show, weighing the pros and cons of sending kids back to school face-to-face, or going virtual. Whatever you choose, we see and support you! Hope the great information that Michelle has helps to guide you. We talk: + Why states are p...
78: Female Friendships are the Best, and the Hardest, with Therapist Niro Feliciano
July 29, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBToday’s episode is all about FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS. You know, the relationships that save your damn soul, and also can be the most challenging and complicated relationships ever. My fave, cognitive psychotherapist Niro Feliciano, is back, digging into this juicy topic with me, and we go deep on all things friendship. We talk: + Why female friendships are so important + Why they’re different from relationships with men in our lives + Why female friendships are so complicated + How to tell if you...
77: Alicia Kozak Survived a Nightmare; Now She Wants to Help Protect Your Kids
July 22, 2020 12:14 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBThis episode is essential. And I don’t say that lightly. The first thing you need to know about Alicia Kozakiewicz—or Alicia Kozak—is that she’s a survivor. A badass. A woman who lived through a literal nightmare, who now uses her experience to educate and protect children everywhere. Alicia’s story is one of overcoming—overcoming the most intense trauma you can imagine. You’ll hear Alicia tell her story in great detail in this podcast, but here are the basics: As a 12-year-old girl living...
76: Gut Health 101 (& a MUST-KNOW Tip for C-Section Mamas), with Anjali Pati of Kashaya Probiotics
July 09, 2020 13:23 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBYeah yeah, you already know all about WHY probiotics are so important. But did you know that there is a specific time you should take them in relation to your meal, and what you should avoid eating right after? And that there is a difference between liquids and capsules? I'm so excited about this episode with Anjali Pati, founder and chief brain behind Kashaya Probiotics. Anjali used her education in naturopathic medicine to create Kashaya, which is a truly unique version of a probiotic supp...
75: An Honest Conversation About Race, with Secily Wilson and Darrell Butler
July 01, 2020 11:39 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThe conversation about race in America continues; you know why? Because it NEEDS to. To do better, it's important we talk... and talk some more. Although we will make mistakes again and again, we must keep the conversations and the questions going. On that note, this week's episode is all about having the tough talks that I hope will help propel us forward. Secily Wilson is a freelance journalist and non-profit owner of WOW, Women Overcoming with Willpower; and Darrell Butler is the CEO of ...
74, QUICK HIT: How to Master Intuitive Eating, with Shanna Windle of Shine Wellness
June 24, 2020 12:07 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MBIn this quick episode, Shanna Windle from Shine Wellness and I talk about how to master intuitive eating. Take this simple step to become more in tune with VISCERAL INTELLIGENCE, and learn how to feed your body with both what it wants and needs. More Shanna: IG @Shine_Wellness www.shinewellness.org More Me: IG @SonniAbatta www.Sonni.e --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wegottatalkwithsonni/support
73: SOUL Sustenance! Being an Empath & Healing Emotional Pain w/ Shanna Windle, Shine Wellness
June 18, 2020 11:32 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBMy friends, this episode is happening at the PERFECT TIME! And I truly, wholeheartedly cannot WAIT for you all to listen. We are all in need of a little spiritual wisdom these days, right? Well this episode is going to FEED YOUR SOUL. Shanna Windle is a holistic wellness coach and certified hypnotherapist, as well as the founder of Shine Wellness, and in this episode of 30 Something with Sonni we are digging deep. We discuss: + What it’s like to be an empath in this crazy world + Rapid Tra...
Ep 72: SkinOwl's Annie Tevelin on Why You Gotta be REAL About Motherhood
June 11, 2020 16:26 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIn Part Two of my interview with the awesome Annie Tevelin, we dig into her motherhood journey, the struggles with getting pregnant and the joys/craziness of raising kids, and why she always keeps it REAL when she's talking about motherhood on social media. Follow Annie @SkinOwl and @offtherecordwithyou, and check out her products at www.skinowl.com. Follow me @SonniAbatta, and don't forget to check out the latest beauty and life posts on www.Sonni.me. Enjoy! PART ONE Annie Interview HERE...
Ep 71: Dear Fellow White Folks... Let's Talk.
June 04, 2020 17:49 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIt is vital to have difficult conversations right now. There is much work to do, much self-reflection and hopefully, much improvement. Please, let's grow TOGETHER, friends. Hear me out. Info on all IG accounts to follow and causes to donate HERE. [Sorry, can't direct link so just follow this through and scroll down, and they're all there!] https://sonniabatta.com/white-start-here-to-start-doing-better/ Community Bail Fund: www.communitybailfund.org --- Support this podcast: https://podc...
Ep 70: Annie Tevelin from SkinOwl on Life in LA, Beating Cystic Acne & The Tools Worth Your Money
May 28, 2020 12:30 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBAnnie Tevelin is the founder of SkinOwl, a skin care brand of natural and powerful products that was built and formulated from Annie’s own struggle with cystic acne. Annie started as a professional makeup artist on the set of music videos, red carpets, she was even a member of Lancome’s pro artistry team… but it was her own battle with cystic acne that led to the birth of Skin Owl, a line with products that truly address acne from a natural but effective approach. She enrolled into UCLA’s cos...
Ep 69: A Budget Skincare Routine for Your 30's--Effective and Affordable!
May 21, 2020 18:56 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIt's a quick one today, friends! Nicole on Instagram asked about an affordable skin care routine for women in their 30's. Here are my rec's! Products mentioned: CLEANSERS: Drunk Elephant No. 9 Beste Gel Cleanser: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNhh Fresh Soy Cleanser: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNh7 CeraVe Cleanser: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNih TONER: Pixi Glow Tonic: https://shopstyle.it/l/bhNhf DAYTIME MOISTURIZER W/ SPF: Versed Guards Up Mineral SPF 35: https://bit.ly/2LNacdt NIGHT CREAM WITH R...
Ep 68: Entrepreneurship and Motherhood DO Go Together, Just Ask Majesta Patterson
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBWorking from home lately, or wanting to start your own venture? This is the episode for you! Majesta Patterson is a business mentor and the host of the podcast “Real Talk with Biz Moms.” Her work online and on her podcast empowers women to build their own companies while raising families. As head of the Biz Moms Collective, she believes that entrepreneurship and motherhood doesn’t have to be so isolating. Majesta started as a wedding photographer, and she now brings the lessons she learned ...
Ep 67: Jessica Rolph from Lovevery on Being a Successful Founder Twice, & Helping Babies Grow
May 06, 2020 12:26 - 40 minutes - 37 MBJessica has long inhabited the baby and children’s products space. As co-founding partner of the organic baby food company Happy Baby, she helped to bring organic, ready-to-eat food options to families everywhere. Inspired by her interest in the developmental stages of babies and toddlers, she went on to found Lovevery, a company that curates subscription boxes that cater to the different developmental stages of children, from infant through the toddler years. Their motto is “playtime with pu...
Ep 66 QUICK HIT: Is Sex Addiction a Real Thing? Addiction Coach Katie Grimes Breaks It Down
April 29, 2020 13:50 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBIs sex addiction a real thing? I mean, let’s be honest… You’ve thought it before: “Sex addict is just another term for a guy who can’t keep it in his pants.” Or is it? . This week’s episode is a QUICK HIT on this controversial topic with love and sex addiction coach, and host of the Anything for Love podcast, Katie Grimes. She tells us why sex addiction is real, how to spot it, and how it can be treated. . Follow Katie on IG @kg.katiegrimes, and follow me @SonniAbatta. . And don’t forget, dai...
Ep 65: Cloud Water Brands CEO Marc Siden on Changing Careers and What Makes a Brand Work
April 22, 2020 12:01 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBMarc Siden is co-founder and CEO of Cloud Water Brands, a line that manufactures CBD-infused, gourmet-flavored sparkling beverages, and a drink that I legitimately have had almost every day during this lockdown to help curb my anxiety. The flavor profiles are gourmet and delicious, and the result is well, just what I need around 2pm when I’ve been “home schooling” all day. I’m not kidding… I’m obsessed with this drink. In this episode Marc and I dive into Cloud Water as a brand, as well as so...
Ep 64: Love in Lockdown, Part 2. All YOUR Relationship Q's Answered, w/ Therapist Niro Feliciano!
April 15, 2020 11:55 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBIn Part Two of my Love in Lockdown Series, we are answering YOUR questions! A couple weeks back, so many of you fabulous people submitted questions for today’s guest on how to survive love in lockdown. Whether it’s relationships with your spouse, partner or kids, we are covering it all with cognitive psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Niro has been in private practice for over 15 years and has been featured in media such as NBC.com, Today.com and Parents Magazine, and today she is here to answe...