Ep 857: Stop! Don’t Buy Another Gift Until You Hear This Advice From The NYT’s Top Shopping Expert
Release Date: 11/26/2025
Ep 869: Michael Damian Returns to Y&R With a Song Fans Will Never Forget
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Today on the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T. Podcast, Linda Mitchell welcomes a true icon whose voice, music, and heart have touched generations. Michael Damian is a Grammy-nominated, multi-gold recording artist, actor, filmmaker, and Broadway star best known for his Billboard No. 1 hit “Rock On” and his beloved role as Danny Romalotti on The Young and the Restless. Just in time for the holidays, Michael returns with a powerful new Christmas single, “Reach Out to Me This Christmas,” a song that reminds us how meaningful connection can be—especially during a season that’s joyful for some...
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The Real Reason You’re Exhausted This Time of Year
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If you’re feeling drained, wired-but-tired, or overwhelmed heading into the holidays, this episode may completely change how you think about health. In this conversation, Linda Mitchell sits down with Shreya Vohora, an award-winning luxury designer and wellness innovator who is redefining what it truly means to live well — not just through food or fitness, but through the environments we inhabit every day. After her own journey through mold toxicity and hormonal imbalance, Shreya discovered the profound impact our homes have on the nervous system, sleep quality, energy levels, and...
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Ep 867: Why America Is Getting Fatter — And How to Fix It (Fast!)
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In this powerful and practical episode of The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Dan Kachtik, owner of King William District CrossFit in San Antonio, Texas, to break down what it really takes to build strength, longevity, and confidence at any age. With more than 15 years of experience coaching everyday athletes, Dan shares honest insights on sustainable training, smart nutrition, aging well, and why consistency matters far more than perfection. Together, Linda and Dan dive into how to train smarter after 40, how women should approach fitness during menopause, and why...
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Ep 866: How To Find The Beauty In Your Pain with Brandon Farbstein
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Do you struggle with adversity? Do you feel like you are out of control over your circumstances, and the events that happen in your life? If so, you are not alone. The age of social media often causes us to play the comparison game which forces us into a dark place where we start to just pretend to be someone we are not in order to look better to the outside world. Listen to the podcast HERE In this episode I talk with Brandon Farbstein who at the age of two was diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism. For much of his childhood he felt out of place and lost until...
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Ep 865: Be Bright, Be Bold, Be You with Taylor Simpson
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Are you feeling stuck in your life? Do you want something bigger than you have? Do you want to bring more money to your life? In this episode we dig into what it takes to have your dream life, and why sometimes you need a little tough love to get there. In this episode I talk with Taylor Simpson, a Motivational Speaker, Mindset & Business Coach and host of the widely downloaded “ A Taylored Adventure in Happiness” Podcast, joins us to discuss how we can become our authentic selves, and what it takes to become what you want and do what you want. We talk about knowing our worth,...
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Ep 864 - Learn How To Free Yourself From Burnout with Dave Ruel
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Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Have you been struggling with your business? In this episode we delve into all things entrepreneurship. This week, I talk with Dave Ruel, a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor, about his personal method of achievement. Dave joins us and shares how he gets done before noon, then most people get done all day. We get actionable steps to get our live, business and priorities in order to be more effective in 2021. We discuss freedom, burnout and overwhelm. This is a great...
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Ep 863: The REAL Reason It’s a Wonderful Life Still Makes Us Cry Every Christmas
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Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we empower women to step into strength, resilience, and purpose — body, mind, and spirit. Today, we’re celebrating one of the most beloved holiday films of all time with someone who lived it from the inside out. Jimmy Hawkins — who played Tommy Bailey, the youngest son of George and Mary Bailey — joins us to share the heart, history, humor, and humanity behind It’s a Wonderful Life. Now, nearly 80 years after its release, Jimmy has gathered decades of interviews, rare photos, cast and crew insights, and untold behind-the-scenes...
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Ep 862: The #1 Behavior That Determines Your Long-Term Health (and Almost No One Talks About It)
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Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we help women step into strength, vitality, and purpose — body, mind, and spirit. Today’s guest is a leader in the science of brain health, immune function, and evidence-based nutrition. Dr. John E. Lewis, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of Dr Lewis Nutrition® and one of the most respected clinical researchers in his field. He has conducted more than 30 clinical trials, published over 180 peer-reviewed articles, and his groundbreaking Alzheimer’s study — featured in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease — helped spark his...
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From Burnout to Balance: The Cellular Power of Minerals with Caroline Alan
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Welcome back to the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we help women build strength from the inside out. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the root of human vitality — the minerals that power every cell in your body. Our guest, Caroline Alan, is the co-founder of BEAM Minerals and a passionate educator on the critical role humic and fulvic substances play in cellular function. Years ago, Caroline found herself stuck in chronic inflammation, adrenal burnout, brain fog, anxiety, and full-body depletion while navigating a stressful corporate career. No matter what supplements she tried,...
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Ep 860: Can We Reverse Aging? Dr. Bill Andrews on Telomeres, Longevity, and the Future of Anti-Aging Science
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This week, Linda sits down with renowned molecular biologist Dr. Bill Andrews, one of the world’s leading researchers on telomeres and human longevity. Dr. Andrews has dedicated over 30 years to understanding why we age—and how we might stop or even reverse the process. In this powerful conversation, he breaks down what telomeres really do, why they shorten, and what current science can (and cannot) promise when it comes to living longer, healthier lives. He also discusses Televital, the only supplement he says has been shown to induce telomerase, and why true age reversal still requires...
info_outlineWelcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we help women step into strength, vitality, and purpose at every stage of life. Today, we’re diving into the world of stress-free holiday shopping — how to save money, avoid chaos, and find meaningful gifts without losing your mind (or your budget).
Our guest is Anne-Marie Conte, Deputy Editor at Wirecutter, the product-recommendation powerhouse from The New York Times that millions trust for unbiased, expertly tested reviews. With more than 20 years of experience across iconic publications — including Jane, Seventeen, and Women’s Day — Anne-Marie brings a wealth of knowledge on smart spending, consumer behavior, and joyful gifting.
If you want to simplify your holiday shopping, understand how to spot real deals versus fake discounts, and pick gifts people actually love, this episode is for you.
Tune in as Anne-Marie and Linda break down shipping deadlines, curbside hacks, price-tracking tools, unique gift ideas, and insider tips every woman should know heading into the busiest shopping season of the year.
💡 Key Topics We Cover
Holiday Timing & Logistics
• The real shipping deadlines — and why this year’s window is tighter
• Why December 14th may be your last “safe” order date
• How to use curbside pickup strategically (and avoid impulse shopping)
Smart Spending & Price Tracking
• How retailers use “fake sales” — and how to spot them
• Tools Wirecutter uses to verify real deals
• How Keepa, CamelCamelCamel, and Google Shopping protect your wallet
Gifts People Actually Want
• Unexpected treasures from grocery stores and pharmacies
• Why small businesses are hit hardest (and how to support them)
• Stocking up: candles, olive oil, toys, ornaments, and go-to standbys
Secondhand Gifting: When It Works
• The art of choosing “pre-loved” wisely
• How to know if your recipient will appreciate a thrifted treasure
Last-Minute Genius Gift Ideas
• Flavor salts (smoked, vanilla, spicy)
• Pantry upgrades
• Small luxuries people never buy for themselves
Lifestyle, Legacy & Parenting
• Anne-Marie’s viral ‘duck lamp’ gift story
• What she’s learned after decades as a service journalist
• Why gifts with meaning matter more than gifts with price tags
✨ Featured Quotes
“A real deal isn’t just a lower price — it’s a price that’s lower than it’s been all year.” — Anne-Marie Conte
“The best gifts aren’t extravagant; they’re thoughtful. It’s the small luxuries people never buy for themselves that feel the most special.” — Anne-Marie Conte
“Holiday shopping doesn’t have to be stressful — you just need a plan, a deadline, and a few smart tools.” — Anne-Marie Conte
🌐 Links & Resources (Show Notes)
Anne-Marie Conte & Wirecutter
• Wirecutter Homepage
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/
• Wirecutter Deals
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/deals/
• Anne-Marie’s “Ask Wirecutter” Column
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/category/ask-wirecutter/
• NYT Shopping Deadline Guide
(If applicable depending on season)
Price-Tracking Tools Mentioned
• Keepa — Amazon price history
https://keepa.com
• CamelCamelCamel — Deal tracking
https://camelcamelcamel.com
• Google Shopping (Price Tracking)
https://shopping.google.com