Well with Arielle Lorre

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.

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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This week I’m sitting down with my longtime manager and close friend, Chelsea Becker--the type A to my type B--for an honest conversation about beauty, hormones, motherhood, ambition and what “having it all” actually looks like in this phase of life. We talk about navigating life with and without kids, the selflessness motherhood brings, and what we’d struggle with most if we switched roles. We get into the scrutiny women face in the public eye, the hypocrisy around criticizing women for being transparent, and why I regret talking so openly about certain procedures. We discuss whether confident, secure women can still want to change their appearance and why that conversation feels so charged.

On the beauty side, we break down the advice we got in our 20s that turned out to be a lie, the things we did as teens that now make us cringe, honest thoughts on peptides, basic laser protocols, the treatments I like for fine lines and pigmentation and how to find a provider you actually trust. We also talk about periods getting worse with age, perimenopause symptoms no one prepares you for and how hormones shift everything from your skin to your workouts.

On the fitness side, we get real about maintaining consistency with two young kids and a business, at-home workout recommendations, why we’re not chasing a certain physique at 40 (except maybe the Kardashian arm!) and focusing on strength and longevity instead. We also share a writing exercise to optimize your life, how recovery principles shape the way we approach beauty and ambition, and what being of service actually means in this season. It’s layered, funny, self-aware and very much a conversation between two women figuring it out in real time.

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