Well with Arielle Lorre

Ariana Medizade is a wellness expert focused on metabolic health, body composition, and sustainable strategies for looking and feeling your best. She joins the show to break down the actual order of operations for a summer glow-up—what matters, what doesn’t, and where to start if you want real results.

This episode cuts through the noise. Instead of stacking a million habits, Ariana explains how to prioritize the fundamentals—sleep, nutrition, muscle, and blood sugar—so everything else (energy, skin, cravings, even “cortisol face”) falls into place. We get into the biggest mistakes women make when trying to lean out, what’s driving modern fatigue and weight gain, and the supplements and habits that are actually worth it.

If you want to feel tighter, more energized, and genuinely glowy by summer—without overcomplicating it—this is your blueprint.

We cover:
• The order of operations for a real glow-up
• The #1 sleep mistake keeping you exhausted (and how to fix it)
• How modern life is disrupting hormones, metabolism, and energy
• Body composition vs. weight loss (and why muscle changes everything)
• How to get lean, toned, and defined—without overtraining
• Why building muscle stabilizes blood sugar (and reduces cravings)
• Creatine for women: benefits for body, brain, and longevity
• Supplements for carb cravings + blood sugar regulation
• How to naturally support GLP-1 and appetite control
• Cortisol myths vs. reality (and what “cortisol face” actually is)
• How to reduce water retention and look less inflamed
• Best electrolytes, collagen, and what’s actually worth buying
• Peptides, black seed oil, and trending wellness tools
• The biggest wellness scams to avoid

You can find Ariana on Instagram at @wellness.pharm and on TikTok at @thewellnesspharm.

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Kelli Anne Sewell is a celebrity makeup artist known for creating effortless, camera-ready glam that enhances your natural features.

She joins me to break down how to actually do your makeup so it looks good in real life and on camera. We get into underpainting, the 5-minute face, and how to achieve that dewy, “filtered” skin without looking cakey or overdone.

Kelli shares her go-to techniques, drugstore favorites, best under-$30 products, and the biggest mistakes most of us are making—from lip lining to powder to eye makeup. We also talk about the trends she’s over, what’s actually worth it, and how to think about makeup as “you, but hotter.”

Plus, we get into celebrity looks (Margot Robbie vs J.Lo), face taping, Botox, lymphatic drainage, and how to make your makeup last all day.

We cover:
The 5-minute face
Underpainting + dewy skin
Drugstore favorites + best under $30
Makeup mistakes that age you
Lip lining, powder, and eye makeup tips
Celebrity makeup breakdowns
How to make your makeup last

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Dr. Karan Rajan is an NHS surgeon, gut health specialist, founder of LOAM, and host of the Dr. Karan Explores podcast. He joins the show to explain why so many people are constantly bloated, reacting to foods, and being told it’s “normal”—and what’s actually going on in your gut.

We break down the truth about “leaky gut,” the fiber deficiency epidemic, and how your microbiome is directly influencing your hormones, mood, and skin. Dr. Rajan also shares why many gut health trends are overcomplicated or misguided—from over-reliance on probiotics to restrictive protocols like low FODMAP—and what actually moves the needle when it comes to digestion.

You can find Dr. Karan Rajan on Instagram @drkaranrajan and on TikTok @dr.karanr and Loam on Instagram and their website https://loamscience.com/

We also get into:
What healthy digestion actually looks like
How often you should be going to the bathroom
Common causes of bloating (including “healthy” foods)
The gut–brain connection and anxiety
How stress and hormones impact digestion
Why fiber is one of the most overlooked tools in health
The downside of probiotics for some people
SIBO, elimination diets, and when they go too far
Lemon water—does it actually help?
Parasite cleanses, microbiome trends, and fecal transplants
GLP-1 medications and gut health

If your gut feels off but you can’t figure out why—or you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck—this episode will give you clarity on what actually matters.

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Mara Roszak is a celebrity hairstylist whose clients include Emma Stone, Zoe Saldana, and Olivia Wilde, and the founder of cult favorite sustainable haircare brand RŌZ.

In this episode, Mara joins me to break down everything we’re getting wrong about hair, from the biggest myths she wishes would disappear to the subtle styling habits that quietly cause breakage and damage.

We talk about the surprising things people do every day that ruin their hair (including why your brush might be part of the problem), whether cutting your hair actually helps it grow and if it’s truly possible to be blonde and still have long healthy hair.Mara also shares the minimalist hair routine she recommends for strong, healthy hair, how to properly care for your scalp, what to look for in a heat protectant and the styling techniques that make the biggest difference in hair health and longevity.

We also get into her approach to celebrity styling, what goes into red carpet and Oscars hair, how to find the most flattering haircut for your face shape and the simple tricks that create that perfect blowout at home.

If you want stronger, healthier hair, and the insider secrets celebrity hairstylists actually use, this episode is packed with tips you’ve probably never heard before.

You can find Mara on Instagram @MaraRoszak and check out her haircare line, RŌZ, online and at Sephora.

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Joe Holder is a performance coach, Nike Master Trainer, and wellness strategist who works with elite athletes, artists, and brands at the intersection of fitness, mindset, and longevity.

If you want real results by summer, this episode lays out exactly how to use the next 12 weeks to build strength, improve conditioning, lose fat effectively, and create a body that looks and performs better. We break down how to get into solid general shape in the first 4–6 weeks, then transition into smarter “toning” phases that focus on muscle balance, symmetry, and definition. Joe explains the difference between building vs. toning muscle (and why most people get this wrong), plus what most people miss when structuring a workout plan that actually delivers visible change.

You’ll learn how to use the three types of cardio strategically, including when cardio helps recovery instead of hurting progress, and how to apply progressive overload, de-load phases, and supercompensation so your body keeps adapting.

We also get tactical with carb cycling, sustainable fat loss, training with PCOS and how to monitor short-term progress so you build real intuition about what’s working.

Joe shares the key difference between rigid routines and flexible frameworks, what elite athletes and celebrities do differently, and how to stay consistent long enough to see real momentum.

If you’re ready to treat the next 3 months like a focused training camp and walk into summer feeling strong, lean, and dialed, this episode is your blueprint.

You can find Joe at @joeholder on Instagram, and follow @exercise_snacks for workout ideas and exercise inspiration.

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