Acne sufferers know it isn’t just about pimples—serious cases can have major impact on our physical and mental health. Since June is Acne Awareness Month, it’s time to deep-dive into the skin condition that affects up to 50 million Americans. H

This radical financial expert doesn’t want you to cut out oat lattes and avocado toast. See why...

Apr 26th, 2023 33m 41s

Does money make you anxious? You’re not alone. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, 65 percent of people said it was a major cause of stress. The good news? If you reframe the way you approach it, money can also be a

Did you know most mental illnesses start between ages 14-24? Time to listen up, as this org pushes for change

Feb 9th, 2023 29m 27s

Content warning: This podcast episode contains references to suicide/suicidal feelings. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 or chat988lifeline.org According to the American Psychologic

Is it cool to be anxious? Is social media glamorizing depression? A look at why mental health might be ‘trendy’ now

Dec 8th, 2022 40m 27s

With social media often dictating culture—from skin and body positivity movements to normalizing formerly stigmatized mental health conditions—is the proliferation of popular meme accounts glorifying anxiety, depression and the “sad girl” perso

J-Beauty vs. K-Beauty: Do you know the differences? (You really should.)

Oct 25th, 2022 32m 56s

Why do some Japanese men refuse to use skincare? Why is plastic surgery so prevalent in Korea? And what do hot springs and spas have to do with skincare? In this episode of “Why is No One Talking About…”, we take an inside look at the top recom

Why is no one talking about: Judging people based on appearance? Let’s get real about ‘lookism,’ a powerful type of discrimination involving beauty ideals

Sep 1st, 2022 30m 51s

Are you a lookist? Do you favor people who are deemed “traditionally attractive”? In this next episode of “Why is no one talking about” (where experts cover hot takes on mind, body, food or skin), our new host, actor/TV personality Alison Haisl

Why is no one talking about: Fear-marketing and those ‘clean beauty’ apps showing up everywhere? Social media’s top trusted cosmetic chemists spill all

Aug 11th, 2022 20m 33s

Cosmetic chemists are beauty’s new influencers, and we have two of the best in the game in this next episode of our new podcast series, “Why is no one talking about” (where experts cover unexplored, sometimes taboo hot takes on mind, body, food

Why is no one talking about: Your skin and how it relates to fertility/pregnancy? Famed physicians ‘Dr. SPF’ and the ‘Egg Whisperer’ dive in

Jul 8th, 2022 24m 47s

Welcome back to our new series, “Why is no one talking about,” where experts cover unexplored hot takes on wellness and skin. In this second episode, DermTok star Dr. Sugai (aka Dr. SPF) and preeminent fertility expert Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh (aka

Why is no one talking about: The patriarchy in cyberbullying and skin-shaming

Jun 2nd, 2022 27m 17s

Welcome to our new series, “Why is no one talking about,” where experts and insiders cover unexplored (sometimes taboo) hot takes on mind, body, food and—of course—skin. For this debut episode in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), bo

Can hypnotherapy level up your life? Research shows that it absolutely can, from nailing an interview to stressing less every day

Mar 31st, 2022 11m 12s

These next 10 minutes with hypnotherapist and coach Chloe Brotheridge may lead to some serious (yet quite literally subconscious) changes in your life. Yes, hypnotherapy—backed by validated research—is making waves in wellness, helping with eve

Do you want to work in the beauty industry? Here’s one product developer’s inspiring story about how learning to love her skin led to her dream job

Feb 28th, 2022 10m 1s

It’s the kind of story you hear about in the movies: After struggling with acne for her entire life, Kristen Robinson discovered Murad Skincare, and it solved her acne concerns. She was so grateful that she knew she just had to work at the bran

The future of healthcare is here: 11 minutes with a telehealth expert on why you might not need to see a doctor IRL

Feb 16th, 2022 11m 7s

Doctor’s appointments from the comfort of your own home? Derm visits through a computer screen? Welcome to telemedicine. Thanks to COVID, more people have turned to telehealth for their medical needs. Now, it’s a proven way to deal with all sor

‘Emotional skincare’ deep-dive, including how it’s different than regular skincare: 7 minutes with the derm who invented it

Jan 28th, 2022 6m 53s

Murad Skincare founder and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad, believes the key to truly great skin is a combination of topical skincare, plus a mind/body connection he calls emotional skincare. Listen as he explains the phenomenon,

Curious about ‘mirror meditation’? 9 minutes with a psychologist on how it can impact your confidence and complexion (yep, even better skin)

Jan 14th, 2022 10m

Mirror meditation, or the act of gazing at your own reflection, has been proven to work wonders for mental health, from increased self-esteem to deeper self-awareness. But did you know this alternative meditation practice can also help your ski

Geeking out on skincare: 7 minutes with a product developer about the almighty ‘base’

Dec 28th, 2021 7m 51s

All your lotions, potions and more have this in it. (And if they don’t, you should check why not.) What is it, you ask? The all-important skincare base. It’s the literal foundation of products, affecting everything from efficacy to experience t

6 minutes of ‘wellness retail’ explained, from ‘angel dusting’ to doctor visits at fancy malls

Dec 14th, 2021 6m 46s

Did you know there’s probably a “wellness retail” guru responsible for your favorite selfcare experiences at your local shopping destination? Yes, wellness retail is totally a thing now. In this latest Well Connected x Murad microcast, Francine

6 minutes of ‘ask me anything’ with derm/founder Dr. Howard Murad

Nov 18th, 2021 6m 24s

Introducing Well Connected x Murad microcasts! We know you’re busy, so we’ve crammed some of your most pressing questions from our social channels into a few minutes with the best of the best, Dr. Murad (yes, we’re biased). What’s the ideal way

The body positivity 💖 movement takes over, from skincare to stress relief

Oct 29th, 2021 23m 20s

“There’s no morality in size,” says writer, model and body positivity advocate Charlotte Zoller. FACTS. Listen in as she and guest host Kim Marshall of the Global Wellness Institute chat about size inclusivity for mental and physical wellness—f

2 artists 🎨 from 2 generations on how fear kills creativity (and stresses you out!)

Oct 9th, 2021 15m 22s

They’re both successful artists and entrepreneurs—she’s the millennial ceramist and founder of Lolly Lolly Ceramics, whose pieces literally sell out in minutes; and he’s the board-certified dermatologist and founder of one of the first clinical

Myth-busting social media 📲 with 2 beloved skinfluencer physicians

Sep 10th, 2021 29m 23s

If you love skincare and are anywhere near social media these days, you know Dr. Zion Ko (@dr.zionko on TikTok and Instagram) and Dr. Muneeb Shah (aka @dermdoctor on TikTok, @doctorly on Instagram). In this episode, our guest editor Dr. Zion de

Evidence-based truths about why optimism 😊 *really* matters

Aug 9th, 2021 21m 37s

Did you know optimism levels are lowest around age 18? And that optimists typically live longer, healthier lives? Not to mention—surprise!—self-help books don’t really help? All this according to a recent study of 75,000 people, led by William

Why talking about the ‘M-word’ (money💰) is no longer taboo

Jun 24th, 2021 33m 21s

Financial wellbeing is a big wellness trend this year. Do you need the “financial wholeness” checklist? How do you live joyfully, even frugally? What does “splitting it before getting it” mean? Guest host Kim Marshall of the Global Wellness Ins