In this episode, the Caroline speaks with Andrea Laventhal, former Style & Beauty Director at People and now Executive Director of Special Integrated Projects, who helps lead major franchises like Sexiest Man Alive and People’s World’s Most Beautiful issue. Andrea shares how she got started in magazines, what her job really includes, and how People balances celebrity with relatable picks for readers. She explains the “right person at the right time” cover selection process, why confidence matters because of online backlash, and how the franchise began in 1990 as a move into color photography. Andrea discusses authentic celebrity moments, a tough Diddy interview that taught her to research deeply, why getting dressed can change your mindset, unglamorous parts of the job, favorite products like tubing mascara and Clearstem, current trends, friendship changes over time, and her take on “natural” beauty in the age of Ozempic and mommy makeovers.

People Magazine: www.people.com

🎵Music Credit Nikka Costa – “It’s Just Love” @NikkasBox

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In this episode, Caroline welcomes “smile architect” Dr. Sam Saleh, a world-renowned aesthetic dentist with offices in Beverly Hills and London, to talk about why a smile is the first thing people notice and how improving it can change confidence, energy, and even daily habits. Dr. Saleh shares how his love for dentistry came from human connection and helping patients feel better, including people dealing with trauma, domestic violence, or cancer recovery. They explain how teeth age from clenching/grinding and enamel thinning, why whitening works less over time, and what helps most (custom night guard, strong oral hygiene, and an electric brush with pressure control). Dr. Saleh breaks down oil pulling and the oral microbiome, discusses conservative veneer techniques that avoid “shaving teeth to nubs,” compares US vs Europe patient preferences, and answers rapid-fire care and style questions.

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🎵Music Credit Nikka Costa – “It’s Just Love”

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In this “Marriage MythBusters” episode, Caroline and her husband, John, bust common marriage myths and share research-backed facts. They argue the “50% divorce rate” claim is outdated, say it’s okay to go to bed angry because sleep helps emotions cool, and explain that having kids often lowers marital satisfaction at first rather than fixing a relationship. They discuss how affairs are often a symptom of growing apart, why conflict isn’t a red flag if couples fight respectfully and with good timing, and why the “one soulmate” idea can reduce effort in tough moments. They add that long-term success depends more on shared values than pure “opposites attract,” question cohabitation as a “test drive” without commitment, warn against cruel radical honesty and damaging secrets, and reject keeping score by insisting marriage is 100/100. Tune in to hear their take after 20 years of marriage on some lessons they learned themselves.

🎵Music Credit Nikka Costa – “It’s Just Love” @NikkasBox

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Caroline and her husband John celebrate their 20-year anniversary on “Coming In Hot” by walking through a psychologist’s six stages of marriage and sharing what they’ve lived through so far, focusing on the honeymoon, realization, and rebellion stages. They openly discuss early red flags they ignored, especially around money, family dynamics, expectations, and communication, plus moments when the “rose-colored glasses” came off, including John getting fired and how he handled it. They talk about power struggles after kids, feeling controlled or resentful, and how having purpose, boundaries, lists, and honest conversations helped them rebuild connection. They share practical ways they stayed close—weekly date nights, travel, trying new things, and showing affection—while emphasizing respect, trust, patience, and not trying to change each other, ending with a playful lightning round and advice for making marriage last.

🎵Music Credit Nikka Costa – “It’s Just Love”

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In this episode, Caroline is joined by guests Rachel Zaslansky Sheer and Lori Zuker Briller, co-founders of The Grapevine Agency and authors of “Straight From the Grapevine: How to Crush Your Job Search.” They share how they built their staffing agency, including bold cold-calling and networking, and encourage women—especially those returning to work after kids—that transferable skills from volunteering and running a household count. They give practical job-search advice whether you are starting over in your career at 50 or just getting started. They stress relationships over resumes, professionalism in outreach and interviews, aligning LinkedIn and social media with your narrative, and dressing appropriately to boost confidence and match the role. So if you are ready to increase your chances of landing your dream job, listen now!

🎵Music Credit Nikka Costa – “It’s Just Love”

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tiktok.com/@TheGrapevineLA

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In this episode, Caroline chats with board-certified OB-GYN and bestselling author Dr. Mary Claire Haver about why menopause and perimenopause are often misunderstood and under-taught in medicine, and why “just getting older” is not an acceptable diagnosis. Dr. Haver shares how she shifted from university medicine into opening a menopause clinic after COVID, and explains that menopause is a whole-body event with estrogen receptors throughout the body, affecting sleep, mood, brain fog, palpitations, vertigo, skin, and more. She breaks down the stages of perimenopause and menopause, describing hormone “chaos” as eggs decline, and stresses prioritizing sleep, resistance training, protein, fiber, and reducing processed foods and sugar to fight inflammation and prevent frailty. They discuss careful, monitored use of GLP-1s, skepticism about unregulated peptides/NAD, Dr. Haver’s own hormone regimen, and where to find menopause care. If you or someone you know is in the age of menopause, pre, during and post, this episode is for you!

🎵Music Credit Nikka Costa – “It’s Just Love”

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The 'Pause Life: thepauselife.com

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In this episode, Caroline sits down with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Amanda Frances and chats about money, manifestation, why women are taught to avoid talking about finances, and of course her time on RHOBH. They discuss shame, financial literacy, desire-driven motivation, and “inspired action” as a blend of mindset and practical steps. Amanda describes culture shock joining Housewives without knowing the “rules,” feeling emotionally unsafe amid conflict, and dealing with online trolling, and doing phone detoxes. She discusses what she would do if she were on the show again, talks about gratitude practices, shares her background leaving a cult and redefining faith, and previews her books Rich as F*ck and Godly as F*ck. Be sure to check out this episode to get inspired, laugh and learn the reality of this “housewife.”

🎵 Music Credit Nikka Costa – “It’s Just Love”

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- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@xoAmandaFrances

- App: Amanda Frances Money Queen

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• Text HOT to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.
• Visit eatright.org/everytable to learn more and find a nutrition and dietetics professional.
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Ever wonder why some people thrive on drama? In this episode, Caroline welcomes licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Scott Lyons, author of “Addicted to Drama” and host of “The Gently Used Human,” to talk about toxic mom groups, gossip, and why drama can feel addictive. Using examples like “drama bonding” in groups, he explains how stress can become a habit that brings connection and even chemical pain relief, and why calm can feel unsafe for some people. They discuss how hormones (including menopause) can increase dysregulation, how partners can respond without adding “logs to the fire,” and why social media fuels attention-hungry conflict and competitive victimhood. Dr. Lyons shares practical regulation tools like walking, shaking, reading at night instead of scrolling, pausing before replying, and “unsetting the table” to stop mental spirals, and he shares where to find his work, including Embody Lab and his upcoming “Hot Seat Therapy” show.

🎵Music Credit Nikka Costa – “It’s Just Love”

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- Website: drscottlyons.com

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottlyons

- Platform: theembodylab.com

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