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Live & Well is your weekly catch-up with author, mother, and influencer Melissa Magsaysay and her circle of experts and icons—diving deep into the latest wellness, longevity, beauty and fitness and issues surrounding women. Melissa will take listeners into a vibrant world where beauty, fashion, and wellness intersect with cultural moments and personal transformation. Each episode features conversations with leading + buzzy dermatologists, fitness innovators, beauty founders, and celebrities alike. Listeners can expect pro tips, product recs, juicy insider stories, and empowering perspectives that go beyond surface-level self-care—because looking good is great, but feeling good is everything.
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- 2 days ago29 min
Kids' Skincare Isn't What Most Parents Think
Is kid's skincare actually necessary or is it a social media trend that should be ignored? In this episode of Live & Well, we sit down with Esther Song, fashion veteran and co-founder of Rini (alongside Shay Mitchell), to discuss the real science behind children's skin health. Esther shares her journey from fashion executive to CPG founder after searching for clean, effective solutions for her daughter’s severe eczema. We dive deep into Korean bathhouse culture, why children's skin barriers are thinner than adults, the crucial difference between "unscented" and "fragrance-free," and how Rini is bringing K-beauty innovation into daily care and bath time for kids. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: • The truth about kids skincare vs. adult skincare routines • How growing up in Korea influenced Esther’s approach to skin health • Why a child's skin barrier is 30% thinner and more vulnerable • Fragrance-Free vs. Unscented: What parents must look for on product labels • Rini’s clinical testing standard: Pediatrician-tested vs. dermatologist-tested • How to address eczema, dry skin, and post-pool skin protection TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction: Kids Skincare vs. Bath Time 00:58 - Esther Song’s Journey & Founding Rini with Shay Mitchell 02:54 - Growing Up in Korea & K-Beauty Bathhouse Culture 04:15 - What K-Beauty Really Means: Skin Barrier Protection 06:06 - The 3 Stages of a Child's Skin Barrier Development 08:18 - Replenishing Lost Amino Acids in Kids' Skin 08:50 - Fragrance-Free vs. Unscented: What Parents Need to Know 11:05 - Addressing the "Sephora Kids" Trend & Internet Backlash 12:28 - Fun Meets Function: Clean Face Crayons & Hydrogel Masks 16:07 - Navigating Eczema, Cortisone, and Barrier Creams 17:29 - Rini's Testing Process: Pediatricians, Toxicologists & Raw Ingredients 22:01 - Making Bath Time Fun & Stress-Free for Parents 24:20 - Customer Hacks: Using Hydrogel Masks for Fevers & Sunburns 27:45 - Why K-Beauty Innovation is More Accessible & Affordable 29:29 - Where the Name "Rini" Comes From #KBeauty #ShayMitchell #Parenting #KidsSkincare #SkinBarrier #Skincare
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Peptides Explained | BPC-157, Tesamorelin & What Works
What are peptides, and why is everyone talking about them? From fitness influencers and biohackers to Beverly Hills clinics and Hollywood anti-aging routines, peptide therapy has taken the wellness world by storm. In this episode of ‘Live & Well’, board-certified family physician and longevity medicine specialist Dr. Daniel Ghiyam breaks down what peptides actually are, how they signal the body, and where the evidence really stands on BPC-157, Tesamorelin, GLP-1s, GHK-Cu, MOTS-c. We cut through the noise to discuss: • The "text message" analogy for understanding peptide cellular signaling • The truth about BPC-157 for tendon, gut, and tissue recovery • Tesamorelin and Growth Hormone secretagogues for fat loss and muscle • Why GLP-1 weight loss drugs sparked today's massive peptide craze • The serious dangers of buying "research use only" peptides online CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS 01:14 - What Is a Peptide? (The Text Message Analogy) 03:54 - How Aging Affects Body Signaling & Cellular Repair 04:40 - The Danger of DIY Injections & Unmonitored Biohacking 07:00 - Understanding FDA Approvals vs Off-Label Peptides 11:20 - Did GLP-1s Spark Today's Peptide Craze? 12:50 - Preserving Muscle Engine During Weight Loss 15:28 - BPC-157 Deep Dive - Evidence & Stomach Acid Origins 18:50 - GHK-Cu Copper Peptides for Skin, Collagen & Hair Growth 22:50 - PT-141 & Tanning Peptides - The Story Behind Melanotan 25:12 - Dr. Ghiyam’s 3 Pillars of Health & Longevity 26:25 - Tesamorelin & Growth Hormone Secretagogues Explained 33:20 - Regulatory Gray Market & Compounding Pharmacies 38:55 - The Risks of Buying Online Peptides (Impurity & Fake Batches) 41:25 - MOTS-c - The Exercise Mimetic Peptide KEY TOPICS COVERED • Peptides 101 - Short amino acid chains (under 50) that act as direct chemical signaling messengers between organs and cells. • Tesamorelin & Growth Hormone Secretagogues - How FDA-approved Tesamorelin stimulates natural pituitary output to reduce visceral fat while preserving lean muscle mass. • Human Clinical Data vs. Mouse Data - Why rodent studies on popular repair compounds like BPC-157 do not immediately guarantee human outcomes. • The Gray Market Danger - Risks of ordering unverified "research chemicals" online using cryptocurrency, including sterile contamination, improper storage, degradation, or placebo sugar pills. • Comprehensive Longevity - Why peptide protocols must be layered on top of sleep hygiene, stress management, and resistance training. GUEST INFORMATION Dr. Daniel Ghiyam is a board-certified family physician with over 25 years of clinical experience. He is the co-founder and Medical Director of MedPodLA, a concierge longevity and performance medicine practice based in Beverly Hills, California. https://medpodla.com/ ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The information provided in this video is strictly for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any peptide therapy, supplement regimen, or longevity protocol. #Peptides #BPC157 #Tesamorelin #GLP1 #Longevity #Biohacking #AntiAging
- 2 weeks ago44 min
Menopause & Intimate Wellness Boom: From Taboo to Big Business
Vaginal dryness, bladder leaks, painful sex, and postpartum recovery — for decades, these everyday realities were ignored by mainstream medicine and dismissed as “just part of aging.” Today, they represent one of the fastest-growing sectors in healthcare, wellness, and venture capital. In this episode, we sit down with two trailblazing CEOs approaching the women’s intimate wellness boom from two distinct angles: Colette Courtion (Founder & CEO of Joylux) and Dawn Halkuff (CEO of LiviWell). Together, they break down how they transitioned from personal and professional frustrations into building category-defining businesses, how the “menopause movement” is shifting consumer behavior, and the massive opportunities ahead for founders and investors in Femtech. 💡 KEY TOPICS COVERED: • The Taboo Tax: Why women’s pelvic and intimate health was historically ignored by capital and medicine. • Consumer vs. Medical Innovation: How Joylux’s vFit PLUS (red-light therapy) & LiviWell’s FDA-cleared Livi device (post-intercourse fluid absorption) tackle unmet needs. • The Halle Berry Partnership: How Joylux teamed up with Halle Berry’s wellness platform, Respin, to normalize midlife intimate health. • The Regulatory Path: What FDA clearance means for safety, consumer trust, and commercial scaling. • The Future of Femtech: What must catch up, from insurance coverage to provider education, for the intimate wellness market to reach its multi-billion-dollar potential. #WomensHealth #Menopause #IntimateWellness #SexualHealth #Femtech 00:00 Introduction: The women's intimate health boom 01:28 The personal catalysts: Behind the scenes of postpartum and industry gaps 12:20 Why now? The convergence of capital, culture, and consumer demand 16:09 The Viagra disparity: Why men's health got a pill and women got silenced 22:00 How it works: Red-light therapy and vaginal rejuvenation (Joylux vFit PLUS) 24:48 Halle Berry partnership with Respin 28:53 Clinical validation: Introducing Livi, the first FDA-cleared post-sex vaginal care device 33:53 Combatting the "wellness trend" stigma with hard science 38:28 Guest-to-guest Q&A and final takeaways
- Jun 4, 202611 min
Introducing: The De Los Podcast
From the Los Angeles Times and Sonoro comes the De Los Podcast — a weekly conversation where music, pop culture and Latinidad collide. Hosted by De Los editors Fidel Martínez and Suzy Exposito, the show pulls back the curtain on the stories, people and cultural moments shaping the Latino experience in the U.S. and beyond. Every episode is a front-row seat to conversations with the artists, actors, filmmakers and thinkers who are moving the culture forward — not just talking about it. Guests include Leslie Grace, Sen Dog of Cypress Hill, Xolo Maridueña, Fabrizio Guido, producer and singer Empress Of, among others. Think of it as the cultural conversation that major American media rarely makes room for — a space where Latinos get to talk, unfiltered, about what they create and who they are. Produced by Los Angeles Times, L.A. Times Studios, and Sonoro. New episodes every week — available on YouTube and all major podcasts.
- May 21, 202634 min
Train for Life, Not Just the Gym: Mobility, Stability & Moving for Longevity
From carrying groceries to checking your blind spot while driving, life happens in motion — and your workouts should reflect that. Pvolve's Dani Coleman joins Live & Well to share why multidimensional training helps build strength that extends beyond the gym. We talk about mobility as the missing link in fitness, training for longevity, and how small, intentional movement patterns can help you feel stronger, more resilient, and more connected to your body every day.
- May 14, 202647 min
Recovery Isn’t An Afterthought: Moving Through Life with Less Pain and More Ease
Most people think recovery happens after the workout. According to Dr. Jason Wersland, that’s the biggest mistake we make. On this episode of Live & Well, the Therabody founder & recovery expert explains why recovery should happen before, during, and after movement — not just when you’re already sore. From activating the nervous system before exercise to reducing burnout and speeding up rebound between sets, Dr. J breaks down how elite athletes use recovery as part of performance itself. He also shares the science behind pain relief, nervous system regulation, blood flow, and why staying ahead of soreness can help prevent injuries, improve mobility, and keep your body performing at its best. Whether you’re training hard or just trying to move without pain, this episode will change the way you think about recovery.
- May 7, 202636 min
Commit to Less, Show Up More: Joyful Movement & Fitness for Every Life Stage
What if the secret to getting stronger wasn’t doing more—but doing less, consistently? In this episode of Live and Well, Melissa Magsaysay sits down with Sculpt Society founder Megan Roup to unpack a refreshing, sustainable approach to fitness that actually works. From her early struggles with body image and the pressures of the dance world to building a global fitness platform, Megan shares how she redefined movement as something joyful, inclusive, and empowering—not punishing. The conversation dives into why extreme workouts and “all-or-nothing” mindsets often backfire, and how shorter, well-programmed workouts can be more effective for long-term results. They also explore how fitness needs evolve across life stages—from your 20s to pregnancy, postpartum, and midlife—and why the industry is finally starting to acknowledge conversations around perimenopause, hormones, and women’s health. Megan breaks down common misconceptions around strength training, low-impact workouts, and the idea that you have to be drenched in sweat for a workout to “count.” If you’ve ever struggled to stay motivated, felt intimidated by fitness trends, or wondered how to create a routine that actually sticks—this episode is your permission slip to simplify.
- Apr 30, 202632 min
The Future of Facial Rejuvenation: Fillers or Fat Transfer?
What if the future of facial rejuvenation isn’t synthetic—but your own biology? In this episode of Live and Well, we sit down with renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Nassif to break down the rising shift from traditional fillers to micro fat transfer. Known for his precision work and complex revision cases (and as a star of Botched), Dr. Nassif explains why more experts are rethinking long-term use of fillers—from migration to hidden scar tissue—and how these trends are shaping the next era of aesthetics. Dr. Nassif also unpacks the nuances between micro fat and nano fat, where and how fat is placed in the face, and what really happens as your body ages, loses volume, or changes with weight fluctuations. Whether you’re filler-curious, considering facial rejuvenation, or just want to understand what’s actually happening beneath the skin, this episode delivers a clear, expert-led look at where beauty—and science—are headed next.
About Live & Well
Live & Well is your weekly catch-up with author, mother, and influencer Melissa Magsaysay and her circle of experts and icons—diving deep into the latest wellness, longevity, beauty and fitness and issues surrounding women. Melissa will take listeners into a vibrant world where beauty, fashion, and wellness intersect with cultural moments and personal transformation. Each episode features conversations with leading + buzzy dermatologists, fitness innovators, beauty founders, and celebrities alike. Listeners can expect pro tips, product recs, juicy insider stories, and empowering perspectives that go beyond surface-level self-care—because looking good is great, but feeling good is everything.
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