The Blonde Files Podcast

Dr. Sue Varma is a board-certified psychiatrist in private practice and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at New York University (NYU) Langone Health. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Varma was the first medical director and attending psychiatrist to the World Trade Center Mental Health Program at NYU Langone Health, treating civilians and first-responders in the aftermath of 9/11. She joins the show to discuss how to be more optimistic and the myriad health benefits that result from implementing what she calls “practical optimism” in our lives. She explains the emotional immune system, how to be more resilient, toxic positivity vs. optimism, productive and unproductive worry, stress management and anti-aging, navigating trauma and more.

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Dr. Matt Nejad is an expert biomimetic and esthetic dentist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. He is considered one of the top leaders in the dental industry, a key opinion leader, and an international lecturer. He joins the show to discuss biomimetic cosmetic dentistry, how oral health contributes to overall health and why healthy teeth are the ultimate anti-aging hack. We talk about the veneer process and why so many people have a poor outcome, why it’s so important to maintain the structural integrity of the tooth, composite bonding vs. veneers, the importance of gum health, natural oral care products, tongue scraping, lifestyle factors that contribute to periodontal and gum disease, and why nothing beats natural when it comes to aesthetics. 

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Trevor Shevin is the Principal and founder of Sterling Recovery Services, a highly specialized team whose clients suffer a wide variety of serious conditions including alcoholism, drug addiction, eating and mental health disorders, and more. While his services are available to anyone struggling, he is known among top Hollywood agencies and Studios for his work with high profile individuals. He joins the show to discuss his own experience getting sober after working on Wall Street and being directly impacted by 9/11, common misconceptions about substance abuse and recovery, and how he his intervention process works. We also talk about common roadblocks to recovery, overcoming shame and other emotions associated with addiction, how to know if you have a problem, how to help a loved one who is struggling, unique challenges of high profile individuals suffering and more.

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Dr. Elizabeth Letchford, PhD, ATC, is a Certified Athletic Trainer, clinician, researcher, founder of Body Church, and earned her PhD in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. With over 17 years of experience working with patients to approach health and movement through the lens of emotional wellness, Dr. Letchford has committed herself to bridging the gap between intuition and science and helps thousands of people demystify the body and its functions while simultaneously realizing their greatest potential. In this episode, we discuss the impact of unprocessed emotions and trauma on the physical body, how relationships affect our nervous system, and what to do when your body is dysregulated. We also get into the causes of internal misalignment, how to interpret our own behaviors on our path towards healing, the impact of the stories we tell ourselves, tools to unlock our full potential, and so much more.

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 In this episode I answer questions from listeners including how to get out of a rut, find motivation and discipline, and get back on track when you have fallen off. I also discuss my wellness routines, work/life balance, and how to navigate adversity and setbacks. Finally I talk about my favorite beauty procedures, where to meet single men in LA and more.

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Kim Shapira M.S., R.D. is a celebrity dietitian, nutritional therapist, and author, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Tulane University and a Master’s degree in Human Metabolism and Clinical Nutrition from Boston University. Kim has spent over 25 years helping people lose weight and keep it off (with a giant emphasis on keeping it off), both in her private Los Angeles practice, in hospitals, sports clinics, addiction centers and universities. She joins the show to discuss her 6 simple rules to improve your relationship with food, find more balance and be more in tune with your body. She shares how to unwind emotional hunger from real hunger, why people binge eat, what many of us are truly hungry for, and how to overcome cravings. We also talk about sustainable weight loss, how sleep and stress affect weight management, why gut health is the key to overall wellbeing, semaglutide and more.

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Nina Cheng is the founder of The Eastern Philosophy, a traditional Chinese medicine online shop and social media platform that educates and provides evidence-based herbal solutions for modern day conditions. Nina joins the show to discuss why there is an increase in chronic health conditions and diminishing confidence in western medicine, and how we can implement eastern practices to effectively support our bodies with mental health conditions, women’s health conditions sleep conditions and more. She shares common lifestyle contributors to prevalent conditions, TCM beauty and anti-aging hacks, and how to target multiple causes of disease with TCM formulas. Nina also draws from her studies as a History of Medicine graduate student at John’s Hopkins to examine why we have certain attitudes and approaches to healthcare in this country and so much more.

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Dr. Anthony Youn, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon and author of 3 books, most recently Younger for Life, which is your holy grail manual for beauty, aging and what he calls autojuvenation. He joins the show to discuss all of the beauty and anti-aging things we can do to stave off plastic surgery, and why as a surgeon his goal is to keep patients out of the operating room. We get into specifics about the four main causes of skin aging, what and when to eat and how nutrition and timing of meals contribute to aging, skincare, lasers and supplements. We also discuss breast implant illness, the risks of surgery and minimally invasive procedures, his thoughts on thread lifts, and so much more.

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In this episode I am sharing my favorite habits and routines from when I wake up to when I go to bed, including mindfulness, beauty, exercise, diet, and more. I share the most impactful wellness habits I incorporated into my life in 2023, highs and lows of the year, the biggest lessons from the past year and more. 

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Wende Zomnir is an entrepreneur, CEO, and beauty disruptor, best known as the Co-Founder of Urban Decay cosmetics and most recently, clean beauty brand Caliray. Wende knew she was meant for more than what the traditional corporate work environment could offer her. While Urban Decay was inspired by the history, grit, and industrial beauty of her converted factory city loft, Caliray is a reflection of Wende's passion for creating clean and sustainable beauty products that work and reflect Wende's commitment to wellness. On this episode, we discuss upcoming beauty trend predictions, tips for aging gracefully, why estrogen cream is a standout product in her overall routine, how technology and sustainability are changing the industry, favorite product & supplement recs, the evolving challenges of starting a business, how to stand out in a saturated market, mission-driven and international branding, and more.

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