“Glow Up and Speak Out” takes an honest deep-dive into women’s health and beauty. Alex Ferrara (NYC-based actress, host, model, and boy mom) interviews the most knowledgeable experts about often-ignored or misdiagnosed women’s health issues, and the laws that control women’s healthcare access. Plus, get the scoop on the latest products in clean skincare and makeup, and the newest trends in wellness and treatments. Join Alex each week for a little glam and a LOT of info!
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Ep. 46: The Truth About Doulas (And Why Every Woman Should Have One) with Erica Manto Paulson
Saison 1 · Épisode 46
mercredi 29 avril 2026 • Durée 01:02:07
What does a doula actually do, and why does it matter so much? In this episode, Alex sits down with Erica Manto Paulson, certified Doula + the Founder and CEO of Nurture, to break down the real role of a doula and how it’s completely different from a midwife or an OB. With nearly two decades of experience supporting over 1,000 births, Erica shares the research-backed truth: having a doula can significantly improve outcomes in any kind of birth. They also get a little deeper into the power of birth stories, why your experience stays with you for life, and how sharing it can impact generations of women to come. This is a conversation about support, agency, and why no woman should go through birth feeling alone!
Ep. 45: Solo: Medical Gaslighting, Genetic Testing, Aspen, & ANTM, + Jones Road and New Beauty Faves!
Saison 1 · Épisode 45
mercredi 18 mars 2026 • Durée 48:22
This week’s solo episode is a full life update - from trips to Aspen and Hawaii (and what it’s really like flying with a toddler) to a deeper conversation on why trusting your gut, especially as a woman navigating the medical system, matters more than ever. Alex shares updates on the results of her genetic testing, her Zepbound journey, and her mold remediation, plus what she’s been trying lately for recovery, including myofascial release and lymphatic drainage. And of course, she rounds it out with her latest beauty finds, including new favorites from Saie, Jones Road, Versed, Ogee, and more!
Ep. 44: Home Births in NYC, Producing for MTV, & Financially Planning for Motherhood with Brittany Dandy
Saison 1 · Épisode 44
mercredi 11 mars 2026 • Durée 55:05
This week, Alex is joined by journalist, producer, and founder Brittany Dandy, whose career includes working behind-the-scenes at MTV! Brittany reminisces about her reality TV and production days before diving into motherhood, including why she changed her mind about having kids, how she financially planned for childcare in New York City, and why she believes America needs to respect and support mothers more. Brittany also details what went into her decision to have two home births, the care team that supported her, and the inspiration behind her platform Ode to Us, which takes a holistic approach to motherhood through community, storytelling, and apparel centered on women of color.
Ep. 43: True Botanicals: The Nature-Rooted, Anti-Inflammatory Approach to Truly Safe Skincare with Kaitlyn Moylan
Saison 1 · Épisode 43
mercredi 25 février 2026 • Durée 42:27
In this episode, Alex sits down with Kaitlyn Moylan, the Director of Education and Field Sales at True Botanicals. They dive into how True Botanicals rigorously tests their formulas for total safety, including during pregnancy, and the science behind why their products actually work. Kaitlyn also shares their anti-inflammatory approach to skin health, the number one mistake most women are making with their skincare routines, and why she believes trusting thoughtfully-sourced ingredients derived from nature is key for healing and strengthening the skin barrier!
Ep. 42: Female Race Car Driver & Beauty Founder Shay Hoelscher on Confidence, Business, and Breaking Barriers
Saison 1 · Épisode 42
mercredi 11 février 2026 • Durée 42:29
This week, Alex sits down with race car driver and Privé Beauty founder Shay Hoelscher to explore how she navigates two seemingly opposite worlds - high-speed motorsports and clean, confidence-boosting beauty. Shay opens up about breaking into a male-dominated industry, building a purpose-driven haircare brand, and creating daily routines that support both peak performance and self-worth. We also talk about her commitment to giving back through Project Beauty Share, which helps ensure women in need have access to essential hygiene and beauty products. This is an inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and what it really means to thrive on your own terms!
Ep. 41: Astrologer Madi Murphy on Creative Motherhood, Getting Unstuck, & Manifesting Your Dream Life
Saison 1 · Épisode 41
mercredi 14 janvier 2026 • Durée 01:09:07
On this episode, Alex is joined by intuitive astrologer, podcast host, and “In the Cosmic Zone” author Madi Murphy for a conversation that puts a modern twist on ancient wisdom and spirituality. Alex and Madi bond over being NYC boy moms and dive into the full transformation that is motherhood. Madi discusses shedding old identities to make space for new ones, allowing your creativity to evolve as a mom, and how astrology isn’t about predicting your future but about helping you understand who you are at your core. Madi also shares her grounded, nuanced take on manifesting, why turning inward beats opinion shopping every time, and how to trust your own inner magic in this chaotic life!
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Ep. 40: The Life of an NYC Showgirl with Broadway’s MiMi Scardulla
Saison 1 · Épisode 40
mercredi 17 décembre 2025 • Durée 50:09
What does the life of a real deal New York City showgirl actually look like? This week, Alex sits down with Broadway actress/singer/dancer MiMi Scardulla, who lets us in on her journey from growing up dancing in Louisiana to lighting up Broadway as a Kit Kat Girl in Cabaret. MiMi gives a true behind-the-scenes peek at the Broadway audition process and how she embraces her own body and individuality in an industry that loves to put people in boxes, plus she shares the story of falling in love with her wife and how she’s building a full, joyful life in NYC - onstage, offstage, and in-between.
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Ep. 39: Abortion Care Is Healthcare with Danika Severino Wynn, VP of Care & Access at Planned Parenthood
Saison 1 · Épisode 39
mercredi 10 décembre 2025 • Durée 37:21
This week, Alex sits down with the incredible Danika Severino Wynn, a certified nurse midwife and the VP of Care & Access at Planned Parenthood, to pull back the curtain on everything this organization really does for women’s health. Alex and Danika cover the wide range of care Planned Parenthood provides far beyond abortion, from birth control to life-saving cancer screenings, and how they show up for patients regardless of their insurance status. Danika also breaks down the biggest myths around medication abortion, explains why abortion is healthcare and deeply connected to so many aspects of hormonal and reproductive wellness, and shares how Planned Parenthood is working to keep care accessible in an increasingly challenging landscape. It’s an eye-opening, empowering conversation with someone who’s truly shaping the future of sexual and reproductive health!
Connect with Planned Parenthood: @plannedparenthood
Ep. 38: Late Night Cold Opens, Stand-Up Comedy, & the Art of the NBC Page Hustle with Emily Potthast
Saison 4 · Épisode 38
mercredi 3 décembre 2025 • Durée 01:06:19
This week, Alex sits down with the hilarious and brilliant Emily Potthast, Emmy- and Peabody-winning cold open producer for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. Emily shares what it was like growing up in Missouri, how she became an NBC Page, her wild adventures hustling her way into NYC television, and the magic (and chaos!) behind writing cold opens. Plus, she dives into how she established her own stand-up career across the city’s top comedy clubs and gives us a true behind-the-scenes look into NYC TV production!
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Ep. 37: Lilith Fair, John Candy, & Tia Levings, + Winter Skin Essentials!
Saison 1 · Épisode 37
mercredi 19 novembre 2025 • Durée 29:50
In this solo episode, Alex is revisiting two of her most formative childhood favorites - Lilith Fair and John Candy - and she could not be more thrilled that there are brand-new documentaries on BOTH out now to stream! She’s also diving into the must-read book “A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape From Christian Patriarchy” and unpacking why Tia Levings’s story feels so relevant to today’s politics, before wrapping it all up with her winter skin essentials and a few favorite gift ideas to keep the people you love cozy and glowing!
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