Lipstick on the Rim

When Linda launched Allure in 1991, people said she'd never fill a magazine about beauty every month. She proved them wrong for 25 years — giving readers the information they actually needed, without the judgment. Molly and Emese sit down with Linda Wells, the legendary founder of Allure Magazine, for a sharp, no-nonsense conversation about what's actually worth your time and money in 2026. Linda gets real about the plastic surgery obsession sweeping Hollywood and why you should never walk into a doctor's office telling them what procedure you want. She breaks down the skincare ingredients she's excited about, calls out the treatments that are just expensive pampering, and shares the one beauty rule she thinks needs to disappear for good. From GLP-1s and injectable peptides to the deep-plane facelift debate, Linda cuts through the noise the way she always has. Honest, sharp, and a little bit ruthless about the stuff that doesn't work. Chapter Markers  0:00 Intro: Meet Linda Wells 1:06 Emese's Allure Obsession & Beauty's Evolving Definition 2:40 How Social Media Changed the Way We See Ourselves 4:12 Navigating Beauty Without Personalizing It 7:12 Diet Culture Then vs. Now: GLP-1s & the New Wellness Landscape 8:08 The Shame Around Beauty Procedures — and Why It's Fading 9:00 Why Linda Thinks GLP-1s Will Change the World 10:06 Plastic Surgery in 2026: Are We Going Too Far? 12:00 The Danger of Telling Your Doctor What You Want 13:57 Skin Science: The Ingredients Linda Is Actually Excited About 18:09 Copper Peptides & DNA Repair Enzymes  19:30 Manuka Honey: The Underrated Skincare Hero 21:10 What's Overhyped?  23:00 CO2 Lasers & “Baby” Treatments  24:10 Hair Loss: The Advances That Actually Work 30:40 Rapid Fire: Overrated Trends, Beauty Rules to Ditch & What Makes Her Cringe 32:30 Best Beauty Advice She's Ever Received 33:42 Advice to Her 10-Year-Old Self A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Mentioned in the Episode:  Aunu | Mānuka Essence Aunu | Mānuka Salve Nutrafol Core for Women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Molly and Emese sit down with Belle Burden, author of Strangers: A Memoir of a Marriage, whose story—a sudden betrayal, COVID lockdown, and a marriage that ended overnight — became one of the most talked-about pieces in The New York Times Modern Love column. Belle gets candid about the prenup clause that came back to haunt her, why so many women unknowingly hand over their financial power in a marriage, and why she refused to pretend any of it was "amicable." And she shares the slow, unglamorous process of coming back to herself—and what she'd tell every woman to do differently. This isn't a bitter divorce story. It's a story about self-trust, financial awareness, and the surprising gifts that can emerge from a life coming undone. Strangers: A Memoir of a Marriage is out now. A Sony Music Entertainment production.  Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts  To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Mentioned in the Episode: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They update beauty and wellness routines for changing hormones, sleep, and muscle across decades. They run through a practical toolkit of supplements, sleep hacks, red-light and recovery tools, and wardrobe solutions like shapewear and better bras. There are quick red-carpet tricks, temperature tips for sleep, and an emphasis on consistency, mindset, and evolving what actually works.

Dr. Lucky Sekhon, reproductive endocrinologist and author of The Lucky Egg, offers science-backed clarity on fertility. She unpacks egg freezing timing and realities. She explains AMH, ovarian reserve, egg quality versus quantity, and why clinic labs matter. She demystifies modern IVF, genetic testing, and common fertility myths in short, compassionate bursts.

Peta Murgatroyd, professional ballroom dancer and founder of Peta Jane Beauty, talks resilience from a dance career and balancing motherhood with intense training. She shares dry-skin skincare staples, K-beauty and peptide picks, red light and energy routines. Peta also reveals self-tan prep, application tricks, and how she built a brand to fix common tanning mistakes.

Fashion hot takes on what to splurge on versus save for: coats, bags, denim, shoes, and foundation tees. Outlet mall wins and accessible luxe alternatives get debated. Practical winter dressing tips include layering, texture, scarves, and curated cozy pieces. Rapid-fire trend verdicts and candid takes on athleisure, airport outfits, white sneakers, and trends to ditch keep the conversation lively.

Senada Greca, strength coach and founder of WeRise who trains high-profile clients including Kim Kardashian, explains sustainable strength training and small habit wins. She covers building consistency, prioritizing 30-minute compound workouts, why women should lift for health not bulk, protein needs, sensible carb and supplement use, and a simple weekly split to actually stick with.

Dr. Zelana Montminy, psychologist, behavioral scientist, and author focused on resilience and attention. She reframes focus as presence, not productivity. Conversations cover how always-on culture fries our nervous systems, why distraction is a silent epidemic, micro moments of calm, phone habits that steal attention, and practical shifts to protect your focus and boundaries.

A candid look at how friendships evolve in your 40s and 50s, from shifting standards to setting guilt-free boundaries. Practical talk on staying close when life gets busy and navigating jealousy, FOMO, and social media tension. Parenting intersections are explored, including modeling healthy friendship behavior for kids. Plus a bit about confidence, beauty rituals, and embracing body changes as you age.

Join Dr. B, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in skin and hair aging, as she uncovers the mysteries of hormonal changes in women’s bodies. The conversation dives into why our skin suddenly shifts, from collagen loss to dryness and random chin hairs. Dr. B clarifies perimenopause, demystifies hormone replacement therapy, and examines effective in-office versus at-home treatments. She also shares valuable insights on hair changes and the importance of proactive skincare management. It’s the ultimate guide for navigating hormone-driven skin transformations!