Cancelled: The Dark Side of Wellness Culture with Lee Tilghman (Lee From America) and Leigh Stein
What really happens when the internet turns on you + you’re CANCELED? Danielle sits down with Lee Tilghman (aka @LeeFromAmerica), once one of Instagram’s first and biggest wellness influencers and now the author of the new memoir If You Don’t Like This, I’ll Die. Joining her is bestselling author and internet expert Leigh Stein, whose satire Self Care eerily mirrored Lee’s real-life unraveling before they had ever met. Together, they unpack the rise, fall, and reinvention of Lee—and what their stories reveal about cancellation, consumerism, feminism, and the cost of turning your life into a brand. Lee and Leigh share: The rise and fall of @LeeFromAmerica + the truth behind her “cancellation” Why women often cancel women (and what that says about power, belonging, and feminism) How influencer culture shifted from smoothies and self-care to social justice and “performative activism” The hidden costs of turning your personal life into a brand The cycle of consumerism, outrage, and burnout that traps us online The role of mob mentality and snark communities in shaping influencer culture Why wellness can be both a lifeline and a lie + how to find balance offline The loneliness of influencer fame, and why it can feel so isolating at the top Why Gen Z still dreams of influencing despite burnout and backlash What it really takes to walk away, reinvent yourself, and reclaim your identity Follow Lee Tilghman on Instagram @leefromamerica Grab a copy of If You Don’t Like This, I’ll Die Book Rec: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Follow Leigh Stein @leighstein Grab a copy of Self Care Book Rec: The Situation and The Story by Vivian Gornick
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Fighting Imposter Syndrome: Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin
Do you have imposter syndrome? You’re not alone—70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point, and today, Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is here to help us break free. As a psychologist, imposter syndrome expert, and bestselling author of Own Your Greatness and Your Unstoppable Greatness, Dr. Orbé-Austin dives deep into how imposter syndrome shows up in our lives—and, most importantly, how we can overcome it. In this episode of Question Everything, she reveals: The subtle signs that imposter syndrome is creeping in The powerful link between self-worth and imposter syndrome Is there a link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism? How your upbringing shapes those feelings of self-doubt Are women especially vulnerable to imposter syndrome? Her personal experience battling imposter syndrome—even on the Today Show The two main cycles of imposter syndrome: overwork and self-sabotage How it impacts our personal lives and relationships Why marginalized groups are hit the hardest Simple steps to start loving yourself through it all Follow Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin here Check out her latest book here Book Rec: The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins
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Hollywood’s Best Kept Secret Behind the Most Natural Faces: Holistic Plastic Surgeon Dr. Few
What if the secret to great plastic surgery… is knowing when not to do it? In this episode, Danielle chats with world-renowned holistic plastic surgeon Dr. Julius Few, whose philosophy LESS IS MORE has quietly shaped some of the most famous (and untraceably beautiful) faces in Hollywood. With over 30 years of experience, groundbreaking surgical innovations, and a skincare line backed by clinical trials, Dr. Few isn’t just changing faces, he’s changing the conversation. From his pioneering “85% Rule” to his thoughts on “GLP-1 face,” Botox addiction, and the illusion of perfection, Dr. Few shares the questions he asks before ever picking up a scalpel and why the most powerful tool in his office might be the word NO. This episode goes way beyond aesthetics; into identity, restraint, aging, and what it really means to enhance your natural beauty. Dr. Few shares: Why the best plastic surgery is invisible The difference between looking “done” and looking refreshed What not to do if you want to age gracefully Why filler might be aging you faster and what to do instead His unexpected take on facelifts (and how they’ve changed) and when is the best time to get one. Why he turns away patients weekly + how they often come back to thank him The truth about “distortion vortex” and the addictive cycle of overdoing it The most underrated skincare step and the one product he swears by The procedure he invented that changed eye surgery forever What GLP-1s are doing to your skin and the skincare he created to help And why he believes imperfection is the point Follow Dr. Few on Instagram @Dr.Few Book recommendation: Essentialism by Greg McKeown. Explore his skincare line + learn more about his work: www.fewinstitute.com Andrea is a Career Transition Coach dedicated to helping high-achieving women cultivate healthy, fulfilling relationships with their careers. Check out her free guide Reclaim Your Next Chapter + get in touch with her on her Website!
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How To Stay Hopeful in a World on Fire: Mandana Dayani
When the world feels like it’s burning, some people retreat. Mandana Dayani builds. In this episode, Danielle sits down with the powerhouse behind I Am A Voter and Archewell, attorney, entrepreneur, and activist Mandana Dayani—a woman whose story spans war zones, boardrooms, and the front lines of cultural change. From escaping post-revolution Iran to advising the White House, launching viral civic movements, and leading Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s media and philanthropic company Archwell, Mandana shares the moments that shaped her and the values that keep her grounded, outspoken, and unshakably hopeful. Mandana shares: The childhood escape from Iran that shaped everything The guilt that became her fuel Why she left a “perfect” persona behind to tell the truth What it really took to launch I Am A Voter + why she’ll never stop The heartbreak of October 7th and what it revealed about her community How she built Our Campus United and The OCU Chronicle in response to rising antisemitism Why integrity is her personal compass and the question she asks herself every night Her experience working with Meghan & Harry—and what storytelling means at scale The power of reinvention, especially when you're already at the top And why she believes optimism isn’t naive—it’s necessary Follow Mandana on Instagram @mandanadayaniBook Recommendation: The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck. Learn more about her work at www.mandanadayani.com
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The Raw Truth About Marriage, Motherhood + Wanting More: Valeria Lipovetsky
What happens after you build the life you always wanted? In Part 2 of this intimate conversation, Valeria Lipovetsky returns to open up about the messy, beautiful middle—marriage, motherhood, sex, ambition, and what it really takes to grow with your partner over time. She shares the honest truth behind her 12-year relationship, how becoming a mother in her early 20s shaped (and tested) her identity, and the quiet decisions that helped her rediscover herself—without blowing up her life. Valeria reveals: Why her marriage nearly broke under the weight of early parenting The new season she’s entering with her husband—and what changed Her personal “renaissance” and what it means to prioritize connection again Why she believes motherhood is the ultimate mirror The surprising (and hilarious) truth about sex after kids What she’s learned about boundaries, ambition, and giving yourself the big piece of chicken How she protects her peace while living a public life Plus, Danielle opens up about freezing her eggs, feeling like time is running out, and how a list of 1,000 questions (and a stranger's offhand comment) changed her life. This is part two of a two-part series. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen! Follow Valeria on Instagram @valerialipovetsky Book rec: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle Grab the QUESTION EVERYTHING card game (updated edition)
Behind every headline is a person + a deeper story. Question Everything with journalist Danielle Robay cuts through social media buzz to uncover the voices, ideas, and cultural moments that shape how we see the world. Each week, she asks bold questions that challenge assumptions and reveal the nuance behind the narratives, inviting you to look closer at the world, and at yourself. Because there’s always more to the story.
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Danielle is also the creator of the bestselling QUESTION EVERYTHING card game series, which has sparked connection and conversation in thousands of living rooms around the world. She’s also the co-executive producer (alongside Reese Witherspoon) and host of Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club. With her signature curiosity—dubbed “The Queen of Questions”—and a background in political science, Danielle brings both heart and rigor to every conversation. A Gloria Steinem Fellow and mentee of Larry King, she’s carried forward a legacy of curiosity and connection, interviewing icons from Taylor Swift to Malala Yousafzai in more than 8,000 hours of elevated conversation.
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