Women in The Nude Podcast

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Today on Women in the Nude, I’m joined by the brilliant and multifaceted Mary Alice Haney. From building a dream career in the fashion industry to navigating motherhood and now pivoting into wellness advocacy, on a whole new level...Mary Alice is a true force.

We talk about her personal journey—the shifts that come with motherhood, her passion for women’s health that led her to co-found Ovii, a supplement brand focused on PCOS, created alongside Dr. Aliabadi.

This episode is about reinvention, honesty, and the power of sho...

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This week on WITN, I’m joined by the incredibly sharp, insightful, and wildly resourceful Kathy Schenfelt. Kathy’s love for entertainment started from an early age, like helping to cast Renesmee from Twilight in her hometown in Spain. ;) Since then, she’s carved out a dynamic career rooted in storytelling, community, and lifting women up in Hollywood.

We talk about her current passions, her commitment to creating space for women in the entertainment industry, and—of course—some of our most hilariously embarrassing moments we've both had. You’re not going to wan...

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This week on WITN, I sit down with the vibrant and powerhouse woman that is Samantha Harris — Emmy-winning TV host, journalist, breast cancer survivor, health advocate, and author. You may know her from “Dancing with the Stars” or “Entertainment Tonight,” but behind the lights and cameras is a woman who has turned life-altering challenges into purpose.

We talk about the moment everything changed with her breast cancer diagnosis, how she rebuilt her health from the inside out, and why advocacy became her mission. Samantha opens up about the emotional and physical journey of...

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On this week’s episode of Women in the Nude, I sit down with the incredible Alexandra Wildeson (the coolest) host of the Calling in Sick podcast and a fierce advocate for those living with chronic illness.

Alex opens up about what it’s really like to navigate invisible illnesses while the world expects you to “push through.” We dive into her personal health journey, how she learned to advocate for herself in the medical system, the emotional toll of being constantly misunderstood, and the strength it takes to simply exist when you...

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I'm so happy that my episode with the incredible Erin Lim is finally out!!! Always blown away by how multi-talented and creative Erin is. Every time I'm in her company I learn something new

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This week on WITN, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Ashkan Ghavami—celebrity-loved plastic surgeon, world-renowned educator, and the first-ever male guest on the podcast.

Dr. Ghavami is known not only for his deep knowledge of the history and evolution of plastic and reconstructive surgery, but for his refreshingly grounded approach to beauty. His philosophy? Enhance what’s already there—don’t erase it.

We dive into everything from my own surgeries related to PCOS, to the real risks of going overseas for cheaper procedures, to how to spot red f...

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Dr. Aliabadi has dedicated her life to empowering women through education, advocacy, and compassionate care. From delivering thousands of babies to guiding women through fertility, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, breast cancer, and everything in between—her work is as expansive as it is deeply personal.

In this episode, we talk about the reality of being a woman in today’s medical system, how often our voices are dismissed, and what needs to change. We also dive into #Ovii, her innovative vitamin line designed specifically for women’s hormonal and metabolic health, and why sh...

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This week on Women in the Nude, I’m joined by the incredible Aja Estro, an activist, healer, and powerful voice for both animals and humans in need of care.

Aja shares the heart and mission behind her organization, Compassion Kind, which provides essential services from medical clinics to rescue efforts in underserved communities around the world. Her work is rooted in radical compassion, and her perspective on joy, service, and purpose will stay with you long after the episode ends.

We talk about what it means to learn jo...

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This week on Women in the Nude, I’m joined by the stunningly multifaceted Jessica Markowski—Entrepreneur, realtor, influencer, fashion icon, and all-around force of nature.

Jessica opens up about her journey from growing up in Brooklyn to building a career that spans fashion, media, and now entrepreneurship. We talk about the highs and lows of being a woman in the public eye, the reality of curating your identity online, and the surprising truths behind being your own brand....and WEDDING PLANING. 

We also dive into what confidence really looks...

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This week on women in the nude, I sit down with the unstoppable Tina Odjaghian—a powerhouse traumatic brain injury attorney, fierce advocate for justice, devoted boy mom, and undeniable fashion icon.

We dive into the powerful intersections of purpose, motherhood, resilience, and identity. Tina opens up about what drew her to traumatic brain injury law, how she’s fighting for those whose voices often go unheard, and what it takes to thrive in a male-dominated field without compromising her brilliance, style, or softness.

We also talk about balancing ambi...

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This week on Women in the Nude, I’m joined by the brilliant, big-hearted Bellamy Young. 💛
You may know her as the fierce and unforgettable Mellie Grant from Scandal, but in this conversation, we go far beyond the screen. Bellamy opens up about the woman behind the roles—her personal journey, her evolving relationship with identity, and the way life has shaped her off-camera.
We talk about resilience, reinvention, and the pressure of living up to expectations, both as women in the public eye and as women, period. Bellamy shares her thought...

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This week on Women in the Nude, I sit down with the incredible Samantha Hanratty—actress, new mom, and someone I’ve admired for years for her raw honesty, depth, and strength.

We dive into our shared experience of growing up in the spotlight—from the intense pressure of being child actresses to the complicated ways it shaped our identities, our relationships with ourselves, and our bodies.

Now, both navigating the world of motherhood, we open up about what it means to heal old wounds, challenge industry expectations, and step i...

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This is a special one. I'm sitting down with one of my closest friends of 10+ years. Molly Shaheen.  A total bada**, brilliant businesswoman, and the kind of person who leads with style, strength and zero apologies.

Co-Founder of the elevated essentials brand  @thewheatcroftcollection118 , wife to the actor who played my husband on PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, Huw Collins, and truly one of the most grounded, inspiring humans I know,
Real talk?

I've caught myself more than once asking,"What would Molly do?".
We talk about what it takes to...

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This week on Women in the Nude, I’m joined by the endlessly talented and wildly lovable Anjali Bhimani! 🎙✨

We go everywhere in this episode—from her incredible acting journey across stage and screen (Overwatch, Ms. Marvel, Critical Role, and more), to her deep love for storytelling through Dungeons & Dragons (yes, she's a badass in more than one realm).

Anjali opens up about writing her book I Am Fun Size, and So Are You!, and how embracing vulnerability, joy, and inner chaos has helped her create a life on her own t...

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Megan Davis is a force of nature—an artist, actress, poet, and now, author. 🎙✨

In this episode we dive deep into the mind of someone who truly feels and creates on another level. Megan opens up about her debut novel, What Breaks Us, sharing the raw, unfiltered truth behind her creative process, the inspiration behind her writing, and the deeply personal themes woven into the story.

But we don’t stop there. She also talks about her experience with insomnia, how it fuels her artistry, and the beauty (and chaos) of...

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is a force of nature—a multi-talented artist, activist, and advocate who refuses to be put in a box. You might know her from The Hunger Games, but her impact extends far beyond the screen. Jackie has dedicated her career to reshaping narratives, whether it’s through her work in entertainment, her advocacy or her efforts to empower young women to embrace their voices.

In this episode of Women in the Nude, we get real about identity, self-worth, and the unexpected pressures of the spotlight. Jackie opens up about the journey of u...

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I’m catching up with my girl Karrueche Tran on the Women In The Nude Podcast this week! 

From working together on The Honor List to watching her continue to evolve and build her empire, I’ve always admired Karrueche’s drive, resilience, and heart. In this episode, she opens up about her journey of self-worth and stepping fully into her power. 

We talk about growth and how she’s channeling her passion into her new beauty line, Reuchi Beauty. And, of course, some fun throwbacks to how we met. 
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A stunning woman with a story of resilience, self-discovery, and strength. You may know of her as the ex of Aaron Carter, but she is so much more than that. Alissa opens up about having a baby at 14, battling alcohol addiction, surviving abuse, navigating grief, and ultimately choosing herself. This is a raw, powerful conversation about healing, growth, and what it truly means to reclaim your life.

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Krys Marshall is a force—brilliant, fearless, and full of wisdom that makes you stop and think. In this episode of Women In The Nude Podcast, we dive deep into unpacking the lessons, the growth, and the moments that shaped us. Krys brings her signature warmth, honesty, and perspective to the conversation, reminding us that embracing change, challenging norms, and stepping into our power is what life is all about. This one’s real, raw, and full of the kind of truths we all need to hear, and you will adore her just like...

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On this episode of Women In The Nude Podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend, Lucy Hale, for a deep, honest conversation about the past, present, and future versions of ourselves. We talk about growth, self-discovery, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way—plus some stories we’ve never shared before. 😉This one’s special. Hit play and join us for a conversation full of truth, laughter, and the kind of honesty that only happens when you’re with someone who truly gets you. 💛Also, I cry a lot in this episode hah...

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Kaley is a dynamic storyteller, actress, creative force, authentic, beautiful, funny, intelligent woman, and so much more. We played sisters in our Christmas movie, A Carpenter's Christmas Romance...and that's literally what we did–play. I knew from the moment I met her we were gonna be like sisters. Kaley's warmth is captivating and I adore her, you will too!

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I can talk to Bita Milianian forever. Bita is one of the most inspiring, generous, thoughtful, empathetic, strong, beautiful, intelligent, and equally loving people I know. We cover so much in this episode. Everything from Bita's journey from Iran to America to women's rights, her love of art and entertainment, raising a family, working in the tech industry, her health journey, and much more. 

I can't wait for you to hear what she has to share. 

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My stunning, multi-talented, kind, funny, thoughtful friend, Laura Quinn, is my guest on this week's episode of WITN! Laura Quinn has a way of brightening everyone's day, and I know she'll brighten yours. We chat about Laura's childhood, her experience with dyslexia and body dysmorphia, her journey to becoming a prima ballerina, finding her power, and so much more. The world would be better with more Laura Quinn's out there. Also, her name sounds like a superhero. 

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I'm so lucky to have Maria Menounos on the podcast this week. Her journey is miraculous. Maria has been through multiple life-altering health complications, from a brain tumor to pancreatic cancer, a complicated IVF journey to surrogacy, and more. Her presence and positivity are so inspiring, and I can't wait for you to listen to this one. This episode was recorded before Christmas, before these tragic wildfires in California. Maria talks about many incredible things, including Prenuvo, an amazing medical scan that saved her life. Below is a post from Prenuvo. If you...

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I am so beyond excited for this episode to be out in the world. Janel Parrish, my sweet and incredibly talented friend, kindly joined me on this week's WITN episode! We chat about everything from her recent endometriosis diagnosis to relationships, previous roles, the resurgence of the Bratz movie, and more. I am so thankful that Janel shared her #endometriosis journey with us. So many women struggle with this disease, and it's still understudied, stereotyped, and misunderstood. The multitude of side effects is overwhelming, and just like #pcos , they look different on everyone...

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I'm so happy to have double the fun and double the love on this week's episode of WITN! Trevi & Kate share their inspiring journey with sobriety and how they became the best best friend duo around. We also chat about dating, family, friendship, self-love, and so much more. Don't forget to subscribe to their podcast,  @SixFeetAbove for many laughs, real talk, fab looks, advice, and good vibes. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one! We had a blast! TREVI & KATE | SIX FEET ABOVE PODCASTINSTAGRAM@SIXFEETABOVEPOD @TreviMoran @katelav__WITN@womeninthenudepodcastME @sashapieterse H...

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I am so proud to have my dear friend, Sarah Drew, on our podcast! Sarah radiates love and joy everywhere she goes. With a plethora of different talents that make up this incredible woman, it is not surprise that I am not alone in my admiration and obsession with her. We chat about our new movie, A Carpenter Christmas Romance, motherhood, expectations and relationships, what it's like to be on a long-running show, and more! Don't miss A Carpenter Christmas Romance on Lifetime and Mistletoe Murders on Hallmark. If you're 21+ you can get 15...

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Troian Bellisario is more than just an incredible actress and badass mom, she's an exceptional writer, director, friend, wife, advocate, woman, human, and more. 

We talk friendship, Hollywood, parenthood, and womanhood. 

Watch Troian star in On Call on Prime January 9th!

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Troian Bellisario is more than just an incredible actress and badass mom, she's an exceptional writer, director, friend, wife, advocate, woman, human, and more. 

We talk friendship, Hollywood, parenthood, and womanhood. 

Watch Troian star in On Call on Prime January 9th!

15% off your purchase at ⁠⁠hippiewater.com⁠ ⁠ CODE: HIPPIESLAPS 

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I love this woman.

Not only is Adele incredible to work with, but she's also a wonderful person and friend. Adele Parks is a world-renowned, multi-million bestselling author of 23 novels!! Yes, you read that right. I was honored to play her beloved characters from her book, Image Of You, twin sisters Anna and Zoe, in her first film adaptation. Our movie is set to premiere next year, and we could not be more thrilled. This is my longest podcast episode to date, and it's simply because we couldn't help it. I...

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I am obsessed with Karen Tang and couldn't be happier to have her on WITN! For those who don't know, Karen is a board certified Gynecologist, surgeon, author, TikTok advice queen, gender and race health advocate, dedicated mama and wife, and so much more! We chat about everything from Karen's origin story to the weirdest questions she's been asked and laugh the whole way through. Don't miss it!

Find Karen here for her upcoming events, her blog, sign up for her newsletter, and more!

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Thanks to an incredible flood of thoughtful questions, I released a 2nd Q+A episode. Hopefully, you can bear with me through my "Um's" and discover a few things you didn't know in the next 48 minutes. As always, I'm humbled by your support and love that I get to share these parts of myself with you. If you want to know more about an answer on this episode or have something new in mind, please visit @WomenInTheNudePodcast and comment on my latest post to be featured in the next Q+A.

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BIG NEWS!!!!

I have been waiting (not-so-patiently) to share my new business venture, Hippie Water, with all of you! We are a low-dose, hemp-derived THC-infused social beverage and alcohol alternative. Taylor Sewell (who you will hear on this episode) is one of our co-founders, our beverage scientist, and our Chief Product Officer. Taylor is an incredibly fascinating individual, and on top of that, she's a really good friend. In this episode, we chat about our 10 year friendship, her incredible origin story and career, what makes her tick, and why Hippie Water...

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I'm absolutely honored to have Candace Nelson on WITN! Candace founded the world-renowned cupcake bakery Sprinkles and continued her success with her pizza palace, Pizzana. As a serial entrepreneur, Candace has graced us with her book, Sweet Success, and her presence on shows like Netflix's Sugar Rush and the infamous Shark Tank. With a plethora of wisdom and wit, Candace inspires me and is sure to inspire you, too!

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https://candace-nelson.com/

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Cory Ruth is a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, and women's health expert...and I absolutely adore her! Cory is the founder and principal of The Women's Dietitian, a private practice and digital platform for women seeking nutrition support for hormone imbalance, PCOS, fertility, and weight management. She specializes in PCOS and nutrition therapy for infertility and assisted reproductive technology. Cory is also the creator of the successful online programs The PCOS Boss Academy and Get Pregnant with PCOS. Cory has also launched her PCOS supplement and protein powder line called Vita-PCOS to help women...

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My incredible and stunning best friend, Jai-Lynne Rubio, joined me for a lovely chat where we talked about everything from how we met to how she became an Inspector General for the Navy before she turned 30. She is so inspiring and has so much to offer the world. Don't miss it!

Join the conversation. Let's embrace our naked truths, shatter taboos, and create a supportive community of women who uplift and empower one another.

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I'm so grateful that my incredibly talented and thoughtful friend, Elizabeth Messina, joined me for our first episode back from our break. Elizabeth has photographed me for years and has captured some of my most significant milestones and most vulnerable moments. If you don't know her, you know her iconic photos. Elizabeth is a master of capturing women and creating a space to relish in each woman's beauty. We chat about everything from Elizabeth's start in photography 25+ years ago, her journey in owning her power and being kind to herself, motherhood, partnership, the...

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After receiving so many amazing question submissions, we decided to share a special Q+A episode! I chat about motherhood, my journey with PCOS management, acting, mental health, my favorite skin care products, and more! If you love this episode and want to hear more like it, let us know! 
As promised, here's a list of some of my favorite go-to skin care products...
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask Cream and Overnight Lip Mask
Skin and hair-safe Coconut oil for makeup removal and hair treatment
Bare Minerals Tinted Moisturizer with SP...

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We're thrilled to have Tay Lautner on the podcast! In this episode, we chat about the evolution Taylor's had with her mental health and the journey to helping others through her foundation Lemons by Tay,  her podcast The Squeeze, her relationship with her husband, Taylor Lautner, the honest truths of being in the spotlight, and so much more! 

Tune in to Sasha Pieterse's, "Women In The Nude" podcast and join the conversation. Let's embrace our naked truths, shatter taboos, and create a supportive community of women who uplift an...