Well with Arielle Lorre

In this episode I’m talking to University of Texas professor, author and researcher Dr. Kristin Neff about the power of self-compassion and how it can transform our lives. We discuss her fascinating (and groundbreaking) research into the psychological benefits of self-compassion; using self-compassion to overcome perfectionism; how self-compassion counteracts shame; using self-compassion to avoid burnout; how to overcome self-criticism; self-compassion in relationships; unstable vs stable sources of self-esteem; balancing fierce and tender self-compassion, and so much more!   www.gomacro.com with code BLONDEFILES for 30% off plus free shipping on all orders over $50 www.get-base.com/blondefiles for 20% off your first month of membership www.dipseastories.com/BLONDE for your extended 30 day trial www.athleticgreens.com/BLONDEFILES for your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode I’m talking to my friend & plastic surgeon Dr. Miguel Mascaró about all things cosmetic procedures. Dr. Mascaró is A fellowship trained and Board Certified Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, also concurrently Board Certified in Head & Neck Surgery and a specialist in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, nose, eyelids, ears, neck and scalp. In addition, he has extensive experience in non-surgical treatments of the face, neck, and scalp, including injectables and laser therapy. This is a comprehensive episode in which we discuss the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to cosmetic enhancements; how to figure out what procedures to do; current trends that will last and which trends are fading; the current climate and popularity of plastic surgery; when to do what procedures; the truth about non-invasive interventions such as botox and filler; the best procedures for common concerns like early jowling, hooded eyes and volume loss; brow lifts vs. eyelid surgery; lip lifts; the beauty of fat transfer and so much more. We also do a rapid fire Q&A at the end where he answers your most pressing plastic surgery questions.   www.Sakara.com/BLONDEFILES for 20% off your first order www.Blublox.com/BLONDE for 15% off your order www.Curology.com/blonde for a free 30 day trial, just pay for shipping and handling www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off your first one-time order, or 20% off your first subscription plus free shipping   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode I’m talking to Emily Didonato - model, influencer and co-founder of skincare line Covey - about body image, the extreme measures taken in the modeling industry to look a certain way, her own personal breaking point and how she came to find peace with herself. She shares about her disordered relationship with her body and with diet and exercise; her breaking point and how she accepted weight gain and found neutrality with her body; steps she takes when she’s having a bad body image day; her best pre-shoot beauty hacks and what she eats in a day to stay satiated and energized. She also shares about the drastic things she has seen throughout her career; what it’s really like to try out for Victoria’s Secret; how she deals with scrutiny and rejection and her best and worst experiences as a model. Emily also takes listener questions at the end!   www.athleticgreens.com/BLONDEFILES for your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today www.talkspace.com with code BLONDE for $100 off your first month www.lesserevil.com with code BLONDE for 25% off your first one-time order www.publicgoods.com/BLONDEFILES for $15 off your first order   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode I’m talking to Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, bestselling author and lecturer, about positive psychology and happiness. He famously taught two of the largest classes in Harvard’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership, and Today, Tal consults and lectures around the world to executives in multi-national corporations, the general public, and at-risk populations.  The topics he lectures on include leadership, happiness, education, innovation, ethics, self-esteem, resilience, goal setting, and mindfulness. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages and have appeared on best-sellers lists around the world. Tal is a serial entrepreneur and is most recently the co-founder and chief learning officer of Happiness Studies Academy.    In this episode we discuss how our concept of happiness differs from what truly makes us happy; temporary happiness vs. sustained happiness; how to experience more happiness in life, even during challenging times; why failure and resistance is so important; the arrival fallacy; how to actually choose happiness; how to manage negative self talk; the physical benefits of happiness and so much more.   www.gomacro.com  with code BLONDEFILES for 30% off plus free shipping on all orders over $50. www.DipseaStories.com/BLONDE  for 30 days of full access for free. www.ritual.com/BLONDE for 10% off during your first 3 months www.helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off your first one-time order, or 20% off your first subscription order plus free shipping   Happiness Studies Academy: https://www.happinessstudies.academy/ Tal Ben-Shahar: http://www.talbenshahar.com/ Your listeners can enjoy 12% off with coupon code: Arielle12 To register: https://www.happinessstudies.academy/cihs/?utm_source=the%20blonde%20files%20podcast&utm_medium=the%20blonde%20files%20podcast&utm_campaign=the%20blonde%20files%20podcast   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode I am talking about some life updates, taking general listener questions and also talking about some of my Hollywood experiences, including a few blind items! I discuss what is going on with school; how I set goals and pursue passions; how I pick cosmetic procedures and what my favorite facial treatments are. I also dish on awards shows; my thoughts on Demi Lovato’s “California Sober” lifestyle; my celebrity hall pass; thoughts on JLo and Zac Efron’s alleged enhancements; if any celebs have slid in my DM's; what actress has been rude to me and much more!   www.Sakara.com/BLONDEFILES  for 20% off your first order www.athleticgreens.com/BLONDEFILES  to get your free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today www.Blublox.com/BLONDE  for 15% off plus free shipping worldwide www.Publicgoods.com/BLONDEFILES  for $15 off your first order   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode I’m talking to Dr. Jud Brewer, Director of Research and Innovation at the Brown Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, executive medical director at Sharecare, as well as a research affiliate at MIT.  Dr. Jud has spent over 20 years at Yale, MIT and Brown University researching how our brains form negative behavior patterns, bad habits and addictions, and the specific techniques needed to create lasting change. He is the author of The Craving Mind and Unwinding Anxiety, and developer of mindfulness apps Unwinding Anxiety, Breathe and Eat Right Now. We discuss addictions; what happens to our brains when we have a craving; how to change a behavior; how to manage anxiety; how to stop letting cravings drive our lives and so much more.    www.helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off your first one-time order, or 20% off your first subscription order plus free shipping www.gomacro.com with code BLONDEFILES for 30% off plus free shipping on all orders over $50 www.headspace.com/BLONDE for a free one-month trial www.ritual.com/BLONDE for 10% off during your first 3 months   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode I’m talking to Lisa Hayim, registered dietitian and founder of The Well Necessities, about nutrition, diets and diet culture, and how to overcome eating habits and beliefs that don’t align with our body’s needs. We discuss her own experience with disordered eating; how her approach differs from intuitive eating; the toxicity of the wellness space and how to navigate it; how some diets can feel like food freedom; how food obsession mirrors addiction; tips for tuning back into our bodies and tune out the internal and external noise; her professional opinion of various diets including intermittent fasting, food combining, veganism and more; and a listener Q&A.   www.Athleticgreens.com/BLONDEFILES to get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free travel packs today. www.Beekeepersnaturals.com/BLONDEFILES for your FREE two-week supply of B.Immune Propolis Throat Spray, you just pay $5 shipping. www.Talkspace.com with code BLONDE for $100 off your first month. www.Blublox.com/blonde for 15% off your order plus Free Shipping worldwide.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode I’m talking to author, speaker, podcast host and trainer Doug Bopst about how he overcame years of addiction, shame and self loathing—and how being incarcerated on felony drug charges ultimately saved his life. Whether you have struggled with addiction or not, Doug has helpful tips for how to create habits to live your best life; how to change negative self talk; what habits to start doing today for a successful future; how to help a loved one who is struggling and so much more. We talk about our shared experience of using drugs and external things to numb uncomfortable feelings, and how to change that behavior in the present.   www.Headspace.com/BLONDE for a FREE one-month trial with access to the full library of meditations. www.Helloned.com/BLONDE for 15% off your first one-time purchase or 20% off your first subscription, plus free shipping. www.Sakara.com/BLONDEFILES for 20% off your first order.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode I’m talking to Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, founders and hosts of Almost 30 Nation and Almost 30 Podcast, respectively. We discuss how they left their previous careers and built a successful brand; how to build the life of your dreams; how to focus on process rather than outcomes; how to find joy in being single; what it’s really like being a content creator today; overcoming disordered relationships with food and exercise; rising above toxicity; how to be present and detach from social media and so much more.   www.Curology.com/blonde for your free 30-day trial. www.Blublox.com/BLONDE for 15% off your order plus Free Shipping. www.Gomacro.com with code BLONDEFILES for 30% off plus free shipping on orders over $50.   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode I’m talking to Tina Anderson, co-founder and CEO of Just Thrive, about probiotics and gut health. We discuss why probiotics are important and the role they play in our microbiomes; why gut health is important; why some probiotics are better than others and so much more.    Shop at www.justthrivehealth.com 15% off site-wide using promo code: Blonde   Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.