This week, Alex chats with Marlie Hoyt - licensed aesthetician, founder of Ayla Aesthetics & Laser, and self-proclaimed laser queen! Known for delivering both transformative skin results and a genuine connection with her clients, Marlie believes great skin is built on more than just treatments - it’s about confidence, education, and consistency. In this episode, Marlie breaks down how lasers really work (and who should try them), demystifies microneedling, and shares her tips for finding the...
Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min
This week, Alex sits down with double board-certified Allara Health OBGYN Dr. Gouri. She debunks hormonal birth control myths and misinformation, details the IUD insertion process, and even breaks down the procedure called a D&C. Alex and Dr. Gouri also dive into the current high protein/heavy weights trend and the ways GLP-1s can be used in women’s health. Connect with Dr. Gouri: @wellnesswithdrgouri Learn more about Allara Health: www.allarahealth.com Follow "Glow Up And Speak Out" on IG: ...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 30
This week, Alex sits down for a solo episode to catch you up on the last few months! She brings you behind-the-scenes of her day on The Kelly Clarkson Show, lets you in on the NYC daycare drama that led to an appearance on the evening news, opens up about her son’s recent hospital stay, shares how she put together her first-ever solo show, and details her experience with her very first IPL laser treatment! Follow "Glow Up And Speak Out" on IG: @glowupandspeakout...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week, Alex is sitting down with Tamar Samuels, the co-founder and head of clinical partnerships at Culina Health, a personalized nutrition platform powered by registered dietitians providing affordable, quality nutrition care. Culina Health takes health insurance (which is super rare when looking for a nutritionist!), AND the registered dietitians go far beyond just giving healthy meal ideas; they are actually willing to get into the nitty gritty of YOUR specific schedule to support you in ...
Feb 26, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 28
This week, Alex is sitting down with Renee Fitton, a registered longevity dietician and the director of education at Prolon, the 5-day reset program that allows you to get all of the health benefits of fasting WHILE eating and WITHOUT losing muscle! Renee earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Alberta and her master’s degree in nutrition, healthspan, and longevity from the University of Southern California. On this episode, Renee shares her passion for nutrition and the P...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 27
This week, Alex returns after a holiday hiatus with the most honest episode she’s ever recorded! She’s opening up about her health and medication journey, her new favorite movie that is unexpectedly the most candid portrayal of motherhood she’s ever seen, and how to survive the bitter winter with hydrated skin - PLUS she’s doing something she NEVER thought she would do… (hint: it’s a solo cabaret!) Follow "Glow Up And Speak Out" on IG: @glowupandspeakout...
Jan 15, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This week, Alex sits down with one of the most impressive creative multi-hyphenates in New York City, Jennifer Ashley Tepper, to discuss her new book Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy That The History Books Left Out , the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers. Jennifer shares how she juggles her writing and producing with her demanding schedule as the Creative and Programming Director of 54 Below, how she’s carved a completely unique career path for herself, and her best advice f...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 1
On this episode, Alex sits down with double board-certified OBGYN & lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Gouri Pimputkar. Dr. Gouri combines her expertise in evidence-based gynecology with the transformative principles of lifestyle medicine. Her holistic approach addresses a broad range of women’s health concerns including conditions such as PCOS, infertility, endometriosis, metabolic syndrome, and menopause. Her unique approach to chronic hormonal conditions extends beyond the medical realm, an...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 24
This week, Alex sits down with author, trainer, and women’s health expert Desi Bartlett. Desi has a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Dance, a Master’s degree in Corporate Fitness, and is only months away from earning her doctorate in Exercise Science. She holds advanced certifications in Yoga, Personal Training, Group Fitness, and Pre- & Post-Natal Fitness. Throughout her 30 year career, she has trained many high-profile clients, including Kate Hudson and Alicia Silverstone, ...
Sep 25, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On this week’s solo episode, Alex dives into all of the hot topics that have been on her mind including the rise of the Tradwife, the fall of the Girlboss, how French couples raise their kids, the American childcare crisis, and the new Surgeon General’s warning for millennial parents - plus, have we all gone TOO far with our morning routines?! And, as always, she shares some of her fab new clean beauty faves! Follow "Glow Up And Speak Out" on IG: @glowupandspeakout...
Sep 18, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week, Alex sits down with Gilah Elul, the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of the clean luxury cannabis beauty brand Muri Lelu. Gilah first fell in love with beauty while serving as the VP of Creative Strategy at the award-winning branding agency Métier Creative where she worked on empowering brands at the intersection of media, fashion, and lifestyle, including Dr. Dennis Gross, Augustinus Bader, Saie, and Merit Beauty. During this time, she began the process of bringing Muri Lelu to...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week, Alex sits down with Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Vet Kat Puryear who has had an incredible career dancing for BOTH the NBA and the NFL, and is one of the breakout stars of the recent Netflix documentary series “America’s Sweethearts”. Kat lets us in on the process of becoming a member of the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader squad, what it physically takes to perform the famous “Thunderstruck” choreography, how to do a split jump, and what the heck happens when you get your period in th...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week, Alex sits down with NYC photographer, actor, and singer Shani Hadjian. Shani and Alex reminisce about going to musical theater school together and how that experience shaped them, open up about their eating disorder histories, and confess all of the tax mistakes they’ve learned from over the years as creatives. Shani shares what led up to becoming one of the MOST booked headshot photographers in NYC, some expert tips for getting the best photo of yourself, the behind-the-scenes experi...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 19
This week, Alex sits down with Chef Whitney Aronoff. Whitney is a personal chef based in Laguna Beach, the founder of Starseed Kitchen Organic Spice Rubs (now available at Erewhon Market), and the host of the “High Vibration Living” podcast. Alex and Whitney discuss what ancestral nutrition means, how to get the MOST nutrition and positive energy from the food that you make, how to prep a healthy meal in 30 minutes or less, and what it was like growing up in Laguna Beach. Whitney also takes us b...
Jun 26, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week, Alex sits down with Sutton Lasater, the VP of West Model & Talent Management, which represents over 300 models and actors around the world. Sutton takes us behind the scenes of the business of modeling, sharing what goes into discovering and developing new faces, what it’s like to have launched the careers of some major names in the industry (like Victoria Secret model Devon Windsor), what the term “Mother Agency” means, and her expert advice on how to break into the business. Sut...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This week, Alex sits down with MaryEllen Reider, a leading voice in pelvic floor health and the co-director of the Yarlap®, a wellness device for treating urinary incontinence and improving feminine performance and experience through muscle control to empower women through their pelvic floor muscles. MaryEllen explains how our pelvic floor affects our overall health and how this FDA-approved device can help tone and strengthen OR relax your pelvic floor from the privacy of your own home while yo...
May 08, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week, we’re revisiting Alex’s interview with the award-winning, NYC-based cosmetic dentist Dr. Bridget Glazarov. Dr. Bridget earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from NYU and has served as Chief Resident at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is also the co-founder of Maison BE Dental Studio, a luxury dental practice in the Flatiron district of New York City. Dr. Bridget shares how surviving breast cancer has changed her, the mission behind her dental practice, her passion for educati...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Alex is sitting down with Julie Fotis, a certified fertility, pregnancy, & labor doula who shares what women’s healthcare is like in Paris, how she healed her PCOS, and why you should attend a women’s circle, plus she demystifies the term Akashic records and gives us her best French girl beauty tips! Connect with Julie: @julie_fotis Intuitive Womanhood Follow "Glow Up And Speak Out" on IG: @glowupandspeakout Subscribe to our newsletter HERE! Link...
Mar 27, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week, Alex is sharing her review of the new Goop line for Amazon & Target, some old and new favorites from top clean beauty brands, updates on postpartum life, what it’s like being a New York mom so far, and why everyone should be paying more attention to Amy Schumer. Products Mentioned In This Episode: RMS ReEvolve Radiance Locking Primer Crown Affair Calming Scalp Serum Skinny Confidential Pink Balls Face Massager Bodily Belly Band BeautyCounter Balm For All Caudalie Beauty Elixir Goo...
Mar 13, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Alex is sitting down with designer and founder Gretchen Maull Berger, who walks us through her TWO natural home births, takes us behind-the-scenes of the inner workings of high-end fashion retail (and why the system needs to be reimagined), and educates us on the realities of both waste and sustainability in the fashion industry. Connect with Gretchen: @ggmaull Shop GG Maull: https://ggmaull.com/ Follow "Glow Up And Speak Out" on IG: @glowupandspeakout Subscribe to our ne...
Feb 28, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Alex had her baby, and now she’s sharing EVERY detail, from pushing to placenta pills! In this special episode, she lets you in on her birth story (which did NOT go exactly as planned), where she is now, her postpartum recovery essentials, and why she’s starting pelvic floor PT! Products Mentioned In This Episode: Bobbie Organic Infant Formula Frida Mom Disposable Boyshort Underwear Frida Mom Instant Ice Pack Pads Honey Pot Herbal-Infused Cooling Pads Follow "Glow Up And Speak Out" on IG: ...
Feb 21, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week, Alex is sitting down with Dr. Jessica Babich, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic health, orthopedics, and sports medicine who owns her own practice in Manhattan. Jessica walks us through how an optimally-functioning pelvic floor can completely improve women’s (and men’s!) quality of life, from back and hip pain to fertility health and digestion. Plus, she’ll blow your mind with how much MORE there is to know about C-section recovery! Connect with Dr. Jessica Babich: @...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 10
This week, NYC-based actor, writer, and new mom Brittney Bertier bravely shares her labor story. She walks us through what led to her Maternal Femoral Nerve Damage diagnosis, how it has impacted her life, and what she wants every woman to know about it. She and Alex discuss what she wishes she knew before giving birth, the pros and cons of hospital interventions, and their takeaways from the 2007 documentary “The Business Of Being Born.” Brittney is best known for originating the role of Norma J...
Dec 20, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week, Alex sits down with legendary makeup artist Carmindy who takes us behind the scenes of TLC’s “What Not To Wear”, lets us in on everything she’s learned in her 30-year career in fashion, reminds us that our own unique natural beauty is worth celebrating, and shares ALL about her beauty line Carmindy Beauty, which is available NOW on Amazon! Connect With Carmindy: @carmindybeauty Shop Carmindy Beauty HERE! Follow "Glow Up And Speak Out" on IG: @glowupandspeakout Subscrib...
Dec 13, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Alex and Sara discuss the new medical research showing that in many cases obesity is a disease and not a lifestyle choice, the pros and cons of weight loss and blood sugar medications, how our hormones and gut microbiome affect our metabolic health, and why it is SO important to advocate for yourself with your doctor to access the lab tests that you need! Products Mentioned In This Episode: Omnilux LED Mask (Use code WELCOME10 for 10% off!) Avani Derm Spa Koji Pads (Use code GLOW10 for 10% off!)...
Dec 06, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Alex is having a baby! If you thought she’d be the cute pregnant gal eating kale salads and going to Pilates… you would be quite wrong! She’s sharing all the details of her pregnancy journey so far as she comes to the end of her 3rd trimester, the tricks that got her through, and everything she wishes she knew before! Mentioned in this episode: Cymbiotika Ultimate Pain Balm Skinny Confidential Ice Roller Bodily "All-In" Underwear Hatch "Before, During & After" Legging Hatch Vegan Leather Pan...
Nov 29, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week, Alex sits down with environmental health advocate Angela Flotken. Angela walks us through all of her non-toxic living tips, from beauty to house cleaning to cooking. She also lets us in on her work in Washington D.C. advocating for better regulations and safer self-care products, and shares how she's raising three self-sufficient daughters in 2023. Connect with Angela: @thebetterhave Follow "Glow Up And Speak Out" on IG: @glowupandspeakout Subscribe to our newsletter HERE! T...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week, we’re revisiting an important interview with Dr. Michele B. Goodwin from earlier this year that’s really worth a second listen. Alex sits down with Dr. Goodwin to walk us through the history of American laws restricting reproductive rights for women, from involuntary reproductive servitude in the times of slavery to denying pregnant women access to life-saving healthcare today. Dr. Michele B. Goodwin is an acclaimed bioethicist, constitutional law scholar, prolific author, and law pro...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week, Alex sits down for her very first “Glow Up And Speak Out” solo episode! She talks about her hopes and intentions for this podcast, her “from the inside out” beauty philosophy, and then lets you in on ALL of her must-haves and “empties” from beauty and skincare to haircare and accessories. Alex’s favorite things make the PERFECT gifts for the fabulous ladies in your life this holiday season, so you won’t want to miss this episode! Follow "Glow Up And Speak Out" on IG: @glowupandspea...
Nov 08, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Today, Alex is sitting down with pre and postnatal-certified personal trainer Emilie Battle. Emilie explains why keeping your pelvic floor healthy and strong involves more than just kegels, what Diastasis Recti means and what every woman needs to know about it, plus she gives us her tips on bringing it back to basics when it comes to your nutrition and beauty routine. Connect With Emilie: https://www.battlebody.co Follow "Glow Up And Speak Out" on IG: @glowupandspeakout Take Advantage Of Our D...
Nov 01, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2
