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Glowing Up

160 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings

Esther and Caroline are on a mission to find their inner glowy goddess and share their findings about the worlds of beauty, health, diet and all things glowy. Come glow up with them!

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Episodes

All Glowed Up

July 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour

In the Glowing Up finale, Caroline, Esther, and Clay talk their current coffee setups, the joys of dayquil, new cars and apartments, Rosie O'Donnell merch, the future of the show, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOHN F*CKING EARLY (with John Early)

June 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour

John Early joins the girls and they discuss getting in shape to be on camera, doing whole 30 with Kate Berlant, embarrassing gym stories, and ginger slicing tips from John’s Mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Pronounced Abs

June 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour

TW: Diets, plastic surgery Caroline and Clayton talk counterfeit designer goods, faux vintage at Target, surgical tweaks, Trisha Paytas, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glowmie Q&A

June 09, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour

Caroline and Esther answer questions from the Glowmies, and cover everything from meeting Taylor Swift to pooping in public restrooms, writers block, dating, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nam Vo Glow Up

June 03, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes

On this weeks episode of Glowing Up, make up artist and highlighting queen Nam Vo joins Caroline and Esther to talk about working with Kylie, getting that dewy dumpling glow and and and facial feng shui. Caroline also explains what a Zaddy is.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frig or Frug with Jordan Firstman

May 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour

Clay reintroduces the episode this week, where Esther and Caroline are joined by writer Jordan Firstman (Search Party, The Other Two) to talk all about becoming an IG sensation, which celebs are sliding into his DMs, learning how to find your own body type hot, nipple skin tones, the importance of style, porky umami breakfasts, Caroline's grocery outlet hall, and the eroticism of the mussy musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Rerelease - Shay Mitchell - Bag Lady Realness

May 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

Shay Mitchell joins Esther and Caroline to share the ingredients of her secret to a coffee drink, her hydration secrets, food philosophy and quarantine beauty tips. She also shares the next places she wants to travel and her inspiration behind the travel brand Béis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shay Mitchell - Bag Lady Realness

May 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

Shay Mitchell joins Esther and Caroline to share the ingredients of her secret to a coffee drink, her hydration secrets, food philosophy and quarantine beauty tips. She also shares the next places she wants to travel and her inspiration behind the travel brand Béis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stalls to the Floor

May 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour

This week, Caroline, Esther, and Clay talk returning to standup, farting and pooping relationship protocols, Cheesecake Factory, childhood celebrity crushes, and more! ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Droop Troupe

May 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour

This week, Caroline, Esther, and Clay talk Disneyland, Universal Studios, Lucille Ball, free plastic surgery, childbirth stories, and more! ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sexy Miss Trunchbull

April 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour

This week, Caroline, Esther, and Clay talk childhood bird stories, West Side Story, McDonalds ice cream machine mysteries, a forgotten Starbucks and Pinkberry collab, extremely thorough sex toy research, and more! Organization of the week: sadgirlsclub.org ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best Vocal Coach In Boca Raton

April 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour

This week, Caroline, Esther, and Clay share some bone-chilling pet stories, fantasize about early retirement at The Villages, do a deep dive into Clay's high school fame, learn about the Starbucks foam subculture, discuss their current female pop faves, and more! ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steampunk Facial Moment

April 14, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour

This week, Caroline gets milia-shamed by a celebrity facialist; an exciting new celebrity food and beverage collab is announced; we find out what is actually up with Tyra Banks’ SMiZE cream; Esther bravely asks, “What is gout?”, which Clay and Caroline are *extremely* prepared to answer; the trio share their favorite singles from non-musician socialites; Caroline teases a new fishwife drop; Esther announces her upcoming show in Phoenix; and more! ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverby...

Three Brunette Powerhouse Turtles

April 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour

This week: Esther gets schooled on paletas while enjoying a Skokie popsicle; Caroline and Clay bond over their mutual love of Defunctland; Esther and Caroline share their recent Aritzia haul; Clay reminisces about his hardcore Barbara phase; a shocking revelation about Esther and Dairy Queen; and truly so much more. ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Rerelease - Tips From a Celebrity Hairstylist (with Clayton Hawkins)

March 31, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour

This 2018 ep features Clay's first appearance on Glowing Up! Caroline, Esther, and Clay discuss the best hair piece to buy, tips for managing curly hair, the absolute best hair products you’ve never heard of, and 2000s reality TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halitosis Princess

March 24, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes

This week, Esther comes face to face with Clay's popcorn ceilings, Clay shares an unsettling phone call he received during his and Esther's most recent photoshoot, Caroline lets us in on her deep, dark path into the beautiful Celestial Seasonings art, and Esther reveals an exciting offer from Krispy Kreme. ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Time Is Just An Oyster (with Clayton Hawkins)

March 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

Caroline and Esther are once again joined by Clayton Hawkins, and they talk everything from Clay's Palmdale night shoot misadventure, Esther's newfound Non Fungible Token expertise, the Goop ghost kitchen, Caroline's worst new food item, and so much more. Organization of the week: https://www.myfriendsplace.org/ ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jello Jigglers (with Clayton Hawkins)

March 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour

This week, Caroline and Esther are joined by hairstylist Clayton Hawkins, and they talk everything from Esther's new laptop, Clayton and his boyfriend's extravagant nightly TV ritual, Mariah Carey cookies, the Chipotle makeup palette, fast food celebrity collabs, the must-have Oribe product, and so much more. ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Caroline Failed Her Cleanse

March 03, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes

TW/CW: diet talk, body talk, ed, scales This week, Caroline and Esther talk about unpleasant cleanses, the newest Sleepover by Esther launch, the joy of outdoor dining, Becca cosmetics shuttering, and Kris Jenner's potential upcoming skincare line. Organization of the week: onetable.org ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Five Pillars of Skincare (with Rio Viera-Newton)

February 24, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes

This week, Caroline talks to skincare guru, The Strategist columnist, and friend of the pod Rio Viera-Newton about the art of skincare, the ingredients that really deliver, and her new book Let's Face It: Secrets of a Skincare Obsessive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Couples Counseling (with Anais Plasketes, LMFT)

February 17, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes

This week, Esther and Caroline are joined by Anais Plasketes, LMFT, who helps them take a deeper look at their work wife relationship and friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Golden Age of Celebrity Food Promo

February 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline cover the much-discussed Framing Britney Spears, Chromatica Oreos, the ideal Valentine's Day gifts and dates, and so much more! Organization of the week: https://www.feedthesecondline.org/ ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ This episode is brought to you by FitTrack! Go to FitTrack.com/glowingup for 50% off your order, and use code Build30 for an additional 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hot Apple

February 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline share their air fryer experiments, play a new celebrity beauty game, let us in on their sleep hygiene tips, and cover Kelis' incredible What I Eat In A Day video. Non-profit of the week: Alzheimer's Association https://www.alz.org/ ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jewish Enola Holmes

January 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline talk Mindy Kaling's old blog, thought starters from the Glowmies, work from home pro tips, current favorite snacks, Caroline’s acne update, and the fascinating dating history of Laurie Harvey. Non-profit of the week: https://downtownwomenscenter.org/ ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truly Just Chips

January 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline talk what they each ate in a day, Olivia Rodrigo's Drivers License, Alanis Morissette's nighttime skincare routine, the Armie Hammer scandal, JLo's beauty tips and tricks, and more! Non-profit of the week: https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/ ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Great Glowing Up Mineral Sunscreen Review 2021

January 11, 2021 17:49 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline are coving it all this week: the coup, Kanye West and Jeffree Star rumors, nasal spray, The Great Glowing Up Mineral Sunscreen Review of 2021, Ashley Graham’s "What I Eat in a Day" video, favorite food cities, the latest MAC controversy, Hilaria Baldwin, and more! Non-profit of the week: BlackGirlsCode.com ~ https://eatfishwife.com/ https://sleepoverbyesther.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TikTok University

January 04, 2021 19:44 - 54 minutes

Esther and Caroline ring in the new year talking about product hoarding, Diptyque candle dupes, catfishing, Jada Pinkett Smith's incredible skincare routine, 2021 goals, and so much more! Check out schoolonwheels.org to get involved! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Girl Business with Kate Somerville

December 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour

Caroline and Esther have a solo catch up and talk getting Fishwife and Sleepover By Esther respectively off the ground. Then, they are joined by skincare legend Kate Somerville, who shares the story of building her business, how she's been practicing self-care during Covid, and her philosophy on aging gracefully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uoma Beauty with Sharon Chuter

December 21, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline are joined by the incredible Sharon Chuter, founder, CEO, and Creative Director of Uoma Beauty. Sharon talks about embracing and celebrating her complexion, the hangover of colonialism in Nigeria, how systemic racism permeates the beauty industry (and all areas of life), holding corporations and brands accountable, the murky deal between Fenty Beauty and LVMH, toxic stan culture, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lubed Up Skin with Whitney Cummings

December 14, 2020 18:04 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline are joined by comedian and writer Whitney Cummings to discuss her obsession with oils, learning how to change your relationship with your body image, her unique application of eye cream, and more! TW: discussion of past eating disorder and body dysmorphia (from timestamp 30:00-46:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holiday Gift Guide with Eyewitness Beauty (Part 2)

December 07, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline are joined once again by Nick Axelrod-Welk and Annie Kreighbaum, to talk about Olivia Munn’s sweet potato secrets, TikTok drama, the Paris Hilton documentary, and the second half of the Glowing Up 2020 Holiday Gift Guide!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holiday Gift Guide with Eyewitness Beauty (Part 1)

November 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline are joined by returning guests Nick Axelrod-Welk and Annie Kreighbaum, and this time, they're covering embracing criticism, lawless celebrity facetuning and the IG accounts that expose them, sharing toothbrushes, and most importantly: the 2020 Holiday Gift Guide! There was so much gifting still to discuss at the end of this ep, that Nick and Annie will be back next week for part 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Want You On My Face with Shani Darden

November 23, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes

This week, Esther and Caroline are joined by the incredible celebrity esthetician Shani Darden! Shani shares her philosophy of retinol, gives tips for at-home facials, and enlightens us on microcurrent devices, lasers, LED lights, oils, sleep training, her friendship and collaboration with Shay Mitchell, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Taboo of the Dirty Girl with Nikki Glaser

November 16, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes

Esther Caroline are joined by returning guest Nikki Glaser and go deep on self image, external validation, mental health, accepting messiness, and so much more. TW: Discussions of eating disorders, dieting, and references to suicidal thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's Your Skin Type with Renée Rouleau

November 09, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes

This week, Esther and Caroline are joined by Renée Rouleau, world-renowned esthetician and skincare legend! Renée talks about the inception of her company, bonds with Esther over their Finnish heritage and childhood sauna memories, helps Caroline and Esther find out which of the 9 skin types they each have, explains why she lays with her head upside down and uses three toothbrushes, shares her secrets to a bump-free body, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Golde with Trinity Mouzon Wofford

November 02, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes

This week, Esther and Caroline are joined by Trinity Mouzon Wofford, co-founder of Golde! They talk all about Trinity's crunchy upbringing and her path to holistic medicine, starting a company with her high school sweetheart, the benefits of raw garlic, tahini nutmilk, celebrity cbd lines, tips for work-from-home productivity and meal prep, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dieux Skin with Charlotte Palmerino and Marta

October 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline are joined by Charlotte Palmerino and Marta, two of the founders of Dieux Skin! They talk all about Tik Tok skincare, Vaseline slugging, the best acids for your face, the real t about water, thoughts on eye cream, cannabinoids in skincare, the secret to good dupes, and some of the exciting things to look forward to for Dieux Skin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skincare Journey with Michelle Lee (Allure Magazine)

October 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour

This week, Esther and Caroline are joined by Michelle Lee, Editor in Chief of Allure Magazine and host of Allure's new podcast The Science of Beauty! Michelle shares her nail secrets, which face tools you actually need, her K-beauty holy grails, and how she learned what works for her skin. Esther lets us in on her unique facial massage tip, and Caroline asks Michelle for her honest opinion on some of the most iconic beauty products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Redefining Masculinity with Clark Moore

October 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour

This week, Esther and Caroline are joined by actor and writer Clark Moore (Love Simon, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and talk about his minimalist skincare routine, makeup for men, anxious procrastination, getting comfortable rejection, society's evolving relationship with gender, embracing natural hair during quarantine, the luxury of an oat milk latte, and some thoughts on Selling Sunset! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blurry Farsi Memes with Gia Woods

October 05, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes

This week, Esther and Caroline are joined by their very first pop star guest: Gia Woods! Gia and Caroline bond over their Persian LA upbringings, Gia shares her reasoning for coming out in a song and the process of making her new EP Cut Season, Esther details some of her adventures in phone banking for Joe Biden, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acute Zoom Poisoning with Lauren Lapkus

September 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline are joined by podcast queen Lauren Lapkus to talk about truly everything: bonding over Illinois lunch culture, Lauren's hit Netflix film The Wrong Missy, getting free birthday treats around LA, Esther's imaginary mold-induced Birthday Anxiety Summit, Lauren's Us Weekly "What's In My Bag" article, Groupon body hair removal, Caroline's discount nose job consultation, the end of KUWTK, and even more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acute Zoom Poisoning (with Lauren Lapkus)

September 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline are joined by podcast queen Lauren Lapkus to talk about truly everything: bonding over Illinois lunch culture, Lauren's hit Netflix film The Wrong Missy, getting free birthday treats around LA, Esther's imaginary mold-induced Birthday Anxiety Summit, Lauren's Us Weekly "What's In My Bag" article, Groupon body hair removal, Caroline's discount nose job consultation, the end of KUWTK, and even more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sephora Gondola Fantasy with Karina Longworth (You Must Remember This)

September 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline are joined by return guest Karina Longworth, host of the fabulous podcast You Must Remember This! They talk all about quarantine birthdays, contemplating filler, what they miss most about Sephora, Benefit Brow Bar mishaps, and Rita Hayworth's Hollywood-mandated makeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Axelrod-Welk & Annie Kreighbaum (Eyewitness Beauty)

September 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline are joined by Nick Axelrod-Welk and Annie Kreighbaum, the hosts of Eyewitness Beauty! Nick and Annie share their experiences at Into the Gloss and Glossier and how they met, get into all their favorite products, and discuss celebrity makeup launches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sexy Little Worms Who Read

August 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline start the show by analyzing their text dynamic and reflecting on their most chaotic entrepreneurial ideas. Then, they consider if it’s time to finally get a skincare fridge, reveal The Great Fizzy Drink Showdown of 2020, and discuss their profound love of Drew Barrymore and her extended Flower product line. And finally, Caroline shares her experience at the Sun-Maid Raisin company store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Tina Koopersmith

August 17, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour

The girls talk to Caroline's gyno, Dr. Tina Koopersmith -- a published, board-certified doctor of obstetrics, gynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will They or Won’t They?

August 10, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline start the show by spotlighting the Black Resilience Fund https://www.blackresiliencefund.com/. Then, Esther reveals the true secret behind her glow up and get into product reviews. Then they get into TikTok beauty trends and review a video of Cameron Diaz cooking to help listeners decide if they should watch it…but Caroline is conflicted because of her past with Cameron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Liu (Tower 28)

August 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour

This week Esther and Caroline talk to Amy Liu, CEO/Founder of Tower28 Beauty to hear the origin of the brand, the inspiration behind the name of the line and Amy names her all start Tower 28 product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Movie Star Braids

July 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour

At the top of the show, Esther and Caroline highlight the Black Trans Travel Fund. Then, Esther's comedy special is out and she shares good reviews. Esther and Caroline both share their hairstyle updates, the importance and downsides of the Zoom beauty filter and cooking with herbs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Girl In A Diaper (with Akilah Hughes)

July 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour

Esther and Caroline welcome their first guest, Akilah Hughes to discuss their relationship with makeup and skincare in quarantine. They also get into the challenges in seeing a Dermatologist, the dangers of Accutane and if Esther and Caroline need to start playing Animal Crossing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guests

Gaby Dunn
3 Episodes
Karina Longworth
2 Episodes
Alison Rosen
1 Episode
Jackie Johnson
1 Episode
Nikki Glaser
1 Episode
Sahara Rose
1 Episode
Tavi Gevinson
1 Episode
Whitney Cummings
1 Episode