Live & Well
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
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.
Episodes
- Commit to Less, Show Up More: Joyful Movement & Fitness for Every Life Stage
In this episode, Megan Roup discusses a refreshing, sustainable approach to fitness, emphasizing that shorter, well-programmed workouts can be more effective. She shares how she redefined movement as joyful, inclusive, and empowering, and…
- The Future of Facial Rejuvenation: Fillers or Fat Transfer?
This episode of Live & Well features Dr. Paul Nassif, who discusses the future of facial rejuvenation. He explains the shift from traditional fillers to micro fat transfer, detailing the differences between micro fat and nano fat and how f…
- The Hair Growth Breakthrough: Inside the Peptide Revolution
This episode of Live & Well features host Melissa Magsaysay and OMI founder Naomi Whittel discussing hair health and the role of peptides. They explore hair loss, thinning, and the science behind hair growth, including keratin peptide tech…
- Dr. Pimple Popper on Blackheads, Breakouts & What Your Skin Is Really Telling You
Dr. Sandra Lee, also known as Dr. Pimple Popper, explains what skin issues like blackheads and breakouts reveal about internal bodily processes. She discusses the impact of hormones, perimenopause, and other factors on skin health.
- How Your Cooking Methods Are Aging You (And What to Do Instead)
Dr. Michelle Davenport explains how cooking methods impact aging, including the effects of high heat on food and its connection to AGEs, inflammation, and metabolic health. The discussion explores the chemistry of cooking and its role in l…
- The Science Behind Sensitive Skin, Your Barrier and What Your Routine Is Getting Wrong
Tower 28 CEO Amy Liu discusses the true nature of sensitive skin, linking it to barrier issues and inflammation. The episode covers greenwashing, ingredient avoidance, routine simplification, and the science of hypochlorous acid.
- What a Celebrity Trainer Actually Wants You to Know About Diet and Fitness
Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak discusses sustainable and less complicated approaches to health, addressing myths around strength training, calorie counting, and restrictive diets.
- Puberty is Starting Earlier: Here’s What Every Parent Needs to Know
Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson explains the science behind earlier puberty, covering its impact on children's health, brain development, and emotional well-being. The episode addresses parental preparedness, environmental factors, stress,…
- It's all in the Ritual: How to Navigate the Overwhelming Supplement Aisle
Ritual founder Kat Schneider discusses the lack of research on supplements for women, the misuse of terms like 'clinically studied,' and the importance of ingredient traceability, testing, and transparency in the supplement industry.
- The Truth About “Clean” Products and Toxic Chemicals in Your Home
Lindsay Dahl discusses the real concerns surrounding toxic chemicals in homes, explaining concepts like greenwashing and microplastics in a practical manner. The episode offers advice on creating a healthier home environment through simple…
- What Is Fascia? The Overlooked System That Shapes How Your Body Functions
This episode of Live & Well features fascia expert Ashley Black, who explains the overlooked role of fascia in bodily functions like movement and recovery. The discussion covers the science behind connective tissue, its influence on mobili…
- Colette Laxton on The Inkey List and Breaking the Instant-Gratification Skincare Cycle
Colette Laxton of The Inkey List explains that effective skincare doesn't need to be complicated. The episode covers the issues with instant-gratification beauty, overuse of exfoliating acids, compromised skin barriers, and the foundationa…
- Inside the Noninvasive Facelift: Melissa Imperial on Microcurrent, Fascia, and Aging Well
Celebrity esthetician Melissa Imperial explains noninvasive facelift techniques including microcurrent, fascia release, and lymphatic sculpting on Live & Well. The episode covers aging well through facial muscle strengthening, tension rele…
- Sheena Zadeh on Creating Kosas and Rethinking Clean Beauty
Kosas founder Sheena Zadeh shares insights into the creation and testing of clean beauty makeup. She discusses her approach to skin health, the discipline behind high-performance products, and how various beauty elements inform her perspec…
- Amanda Kloots on Building a Supplement Routine That Actually Sticks
In this episode of Live and Well, Amanda Kloots shares her approach to building a sustainable supplement routine, focusing on flexibility, affordability, and taste. She discusses overcoming the 'supplement graveyard' and removing guilt fro…
- Why Trampoline Cardio May Be One of the Most Efficient, Low-Impact Workouts
This episode of Live & Well discusses trampoline cardio, highlighting NASA-backed research that suggests it's an efficient, low-impact workout. Host Melissa Magsaysay and trainer Tiffany Marie Jenkins cover its benefits for joints, cardiov…
- What Most People Miss About Protein, Muscle, and Recovery
This episode of Live + Well features Courtney McHugh discussing protein's role in muscle recovery, strength, sleep, and overall health, emphasizing absorption as a key factor often overlooked.
- The Brow Reset: Regrowth, Microblading, and How to Achieve Effortless, Natural Brows
On Live & Well, celebrity brow expert Kristie Streicher shares her philosophy on achieving natural brows, discussing regrowth, microblading, tinting, and pigment correction. The episode focuses on working with natural features rather than…
- The Pilates Method: Reformer vs. Mat, Real Results, and What Most Studios Get Wrong
Liana Levi, founder of Forma Pilates, joins Live & Well to discuss the fundamentals of the Pilates method. She differentiates between reformer and mat Pilates, emphasizing consistency for results and explaining why Forma Pilates has gained…
- Facelifts, Lower Blephs, and The Art of Natural Results With Plastic Surgeon Dr. Cat Chang
Host Melissa Magsaysay interviews plastic surgeon Dr. Cat Chang on Live & Well about her approach to facial surgery, including facelifts and lower blepharoplasty. Dr. Chang discusses her transition into aesthetics and advises patients on k…
- How Traditional Chinese Medicine Helps You Heal From the Inside Out with Elix Founder Lulu Ge
Elix founder Lulu Ge discusses the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Melissa on Live & Well, highlighting its ability to improve hormones, digestion, sleep, and stress for women.
- The Hormone & Infrared Revolution with Burn LA’s Maria Chase and Longevity Expert Dr. Chris Asandra
On Live & Well, Maria Chase and Dr. Chris Asandra discuss strategies for hormone balancing, muscle building, and mood enhancement, covering topics like infrared workouts and red-light therapy to combat aging and boost energy.
- The Retinol Reset: Shani Darden on Simplifying Skincare for Real Results
Shani Darden, a celebrity esthetician and retinol expert, joins Melissa Magsaysay on Live & Well to advocate for a simplified skincare approach. Darden explains her 'Cleanse, Treat, Protect' method and discusses the effectiveness of retino…
- Inside Phlur: Chriselle Lim on Storytelling, Scent Craft, and Building a Fragrance Brand
In this episode of Live & Well, host Melissa Magsaysay talks with Chriselle Lim, owner and creative director of Phlur. They discuss Lim's approach to scent as an emotional language and how storytelling influences the brand's creative proce…
- The Truth About Facelifts: Dr. Jason Diamond on Deep Plane, Tech Neck & Non-Surgical Solutions
Host Melissa Magsaysay discusses anti-aging and aesthetic medicine with Dr. Jason Diamond, exploring the shift in beauty philosophies from surgical procedures to non-surgical options and the impact of digital filters on patient inspiration.
- Debunking Pigmentation: Dr. Nancy Samolitis on Melasma Triggers, Why Lasers Can Backfire, and the Ingredients That Really Work
Host Melissa Magsaysay and dermatologist Dr. Nancy Samolitis discuss pigmentation, challenging common assumptions about treatments for dark spots and melasma. They explore potential triggers like heat and the science behind pigment formati…
- Introducing: Live & Well
Live & Well is a weekly podcast hosted by Melissa Magsaysay, featuring discussions with experts on wellness, longevity, beauty, and fitness topics relevant to women. Each episode includes professional advice, product recommendations, and p…