What if the reason your skin barrier keeps breaking down has nothing to do with your products, and everything to do with the water coming out of your tap?

In this episode, Leah Vairo, Chief Brand Officer at FilterBaby, joins us to reveal how chlorine, hard water minerals, and hidden contaminants in your shower or sink accelerate oxidative stress, disrupt the microbiome, and drain your skin’s NAD⁺ reserves. We dive deep on how unfiltered water weakens keratinocyte activity, fuels irritation and redness, and speeds up visible aging. even if you’re using the best skincare.

You’ll discover why most shower filters don’t actually work, the lab data showing filtered water improves hydration and wound healing. Plus, Leah shares the exact filtration criteria that matter (and which ones are marketing hype), and why filtered water is the foundation for every serum and peptide you apply.

Leah Vairo is the Chief Brand Officer at FilterBaby, a company pioneering skin-first water filtration using advanced Japanese ultrafiltration membranes and activated carbon technology.

What's Discussed:

• (00:03) How Tap Water Quality Affects Skin Aging and Barrier Health
• (08:48) Chlorine, Hard Water & Their Impact on Skin and Hair
• (25:21) How to Choose the Best Water Filter for Skin and Hair Health
• (30:38) FilterBaby Founder Story: From Skin Struggles to Water Filtration Innovation
• (34:44) Holistic Skincare: Water, NAD⁺, Nutrition & Lifestyle Factors
• (44:19) Benefits of Washing With Filtered Water for Acne, Eczema & Anti-Aging
• (58:48) Longevity Skincare Foundations: Sleep, Recovery & Barrier Repair
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Find more from Young Goose:

• The YouTH Firming Body Cream: Smoother arms, firmer thighs, tighter skin, powered by NAD+ and spermidine. Your body’s anti-aging breakthrough →younggoose.com/bodycream
• Spermidine Serums: Fewer wrinkles. More collagen. Real skin renewal at the cellular level. The serum your face has been waiting for →https://www.younggoose.com/collections/serums
• Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/
• Instagram: @young_goose_skincare

Leah Vairo (FilterBaby)

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahvairo/
• Website: https://filterbaby.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilterbaby/

What if the real reason your skin is aging faster has nothing to do with your skincare, and everything to do with your gut?

In this episode, Dr. Vincent Pedre, gut health expert joins us to uncover how leaky gut, dysbiosis, and hidden food sensitivities can trigger acne, eczema, redness, and premature wrinkles. We explain how gut inflammation accelerates collagen breakdown, fuels glycation, and weakens the skin barrier, and why restoring your microbiome can be more powerful than any topical cream.

You’ll discover the surprising role of pomegranate polyphenols, how certain “healthy” foods can sabotage your skin, and Dr. Pedre’s most effective tools for repairing the gut. Plus, he shares the daily habits that keep your microbiome, and your complexion, healthy, resilient, and glowing from the inside out.

Dr. Vincent Pedre, M.D., is a board-certified internist, functional medicine physician, and leading authority on the gut–skin connection. He is the founder of Pedre Integrative Health in New York City and CEO of Happy Gut Life, where he developed the Gut C.A.R.E.® Program and authored the bestselling books Happy Gut and The GutSMART Protocol.

What's Discussed:

(00:02) How Your Gut–Skin Connection Could Be Aging You Faster

(14:05) The Overlooked Link: Gut–Brain–Skin and Your Complexion

(28:30) From Cuban Espresso to Gut-Friendly Coffee: Dr. Pedre’s Innovation Journey

(36:40) Collagen, IBS, and Why Runners Should Care About Gut Health

(46:53) Daily Habits That Build (and Keep) a Happy Gut Lifestyle

Find more from Young Goose:

• The YouTH Firming Body Cream: Smoother arms, firmer thighs, tighter skin, powered by NAD+ and spermidine. Your body’s anti-aging breakthrough →younggoose.com/bodycream
• Spermidine Serums: Fewer wrinkles. More collagen. Real skin renewal at the cellular level. The serum your face has been waiting for →https://www.younggoose.com/collections/serums
• Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/
• Instagram: @young_goose_skincare

Find more from Dr. Vincent Pedre:

Instagram –@drpedre

TikTok – @drpedre

YouTube –@drpedre

Website – Happy Gut Life – https://happygutlife.com

Website – Happy Gut Coffee – https://happygutcoffee.com

There’s a point where even the best skincare starts to feel like it’s not doing enough. Serums stack up, results slow down. What no one tells you is that this might not be a product issue, it might be an energy issue. Specifically, cellular energy. NAD+.

You’ll learn why NAD+ declines with age, how that leads to slower healing, collagen breakdown, and pigmentation, and why traditional skincare can’t keep up. We explain the science behind topical NAD+ delivery, how it compares to IVs and supplements, and why your body doesn't prioritize skin when it’s low on resources.

We also break down the best NAD+ precursors (NMN vs NR vs niacinamide), how to track your NAD+ status, and which ingredients actually raise NAD+ levels in skin, not just systemically. You’ll discover how to combine fasting, HIIT, and smart supplementation to build an energy-optimized skincare routine that works from the inside out.

Plus, we reveal the research behind NAD+ Apex™, the latest innovation from Young Goose that boosts epigenetic repair and reduces wrinkle depth by 15% in just 10 weeks.

If you want your skin to keep up with your biohacking lifestyle, this episode is your protocol for recharging skin at the cellular level.

What's Discussed:

(00:06) When Your Skin Stops Responding—This Might Be Why

(16:07) The Real Way to Raise Your NAD+ (Hint: It’s Not Just Supplements)

(22:01) What Happens When You Flood Your System with NAD+

(37:32) Why Your NAD+ Supplement Isn’t Helping Your Skin

(43:52) The Skincare Ingredient Everyone’s Talking About—But Most Get Wrong

• The YouTH Firming Body Cream: Smoother arms, firmer thighs, tighter skin, powered by NAD+ and spermidine. Your body’s anti-aging breakthrough → younggoose.com/bodycream
• Spermidine Serums: Fewer wrinkles. More collagen. Real skin renewal at the cellular level. The serum your face has been waiting for → https://www.younggoose.com/collections/serums

Find more from:

Young Goose

• Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/
• Instagram: @young_goose_skincare

Most headlines make billion-dollar beauty acquisitions sound like the ultimate win, build fast, sell big, cash out. We see it differently. In this episode, we share why we turn down investor offers and why outside funding often marks the end of real innovation.

We break down what happens when profit-first investors take over: pressure to cut ingredient quality, cheapen packaging, and churn out unnecessary products. We explain why that goes against everything we build at Young Goose, science-backed, high-integrity formulas that put skin longevity first.

We talk about the kind of growth we do want, how we protect our creative freedom, and why staying independent keeps our research bold and our products uncompromised.

If you want to know what really happens behind the headlines, and why we believe mission matters more than the biggest buyout offer, this episode takes you inside our vision for the future.

What's Discussed:

(00:08) Why We Refuse Investor Money (Even When It’s Millions)

(15:53) The Growth Path That Keeps Our Innovation Alive

(20:40) How Our Ingredients Influence the Entire Skincare Industry

(22:31) Why We Compare Ourselves to Aesop — Not Rhodes or Rare

(24:17) The Real Reason We’re in Skincare (It’s Not the Buyout)

Find More from Young Goose

• The YouTH Firming Body Cream: Smoother arms, firmer thighs, tighter skin, powered by NAD+ and spermidine. Your body’s anti-aging breakthrough →younggoose.com/bodycream
• Spermidine Serums: Fewer wrinkles. More collagen. Real skin renewal at the cellular level. The serum your face has been waiting for →https://www.younggoose.com/collections/serums
• Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/
• Instagram: @young_goose_skincare

What if accelerated skin aging wasn’t about skincare at all, but about your metabolism?

In this episode, we’re joined by Ben Azadi, functional health coach, founder of Keto Kamp, and author of Metabolic Freedom. We unpack the link between metabolic flexibility and youthful skin, why being “stuck” as a sugar burner accelerates aging, and how insulin resistance silently damages your collagen, nitric oxide levels, and mitochondrial health, long before it shows up in labs.

You’ll also learn how skin tags reveal insulin issues, why seed oils might be worse than cigarettes, and what AGEs (advanced glycation end products) are doing to your glow. We break down the skin effects of glucose spikes, how autophagy rejuvenates the skin from within, and why fasting might be more effective than most beauty products.

Ben Azadi is a functional health coach, founder of Keto Kamp, and author of Metabolic Freedom and Keto Flex. He lost 80 pounds in 2008 and now helps millions optimize their metabolism through keto, fasting, and root-cause healing. Ben also hosts the Metabolic Freedom Podcast and has a global following across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

Let's dive in!

What's Discussed:

(00:00) Why Fast Isn’t Always Better: The surprising truth about metabolism and aging

(07:33) Sugar Is Stealing Your Glow: How glucose spikes wreck your skin from within

(14:50) Longevity vs. Performance: How to age slower without crashing your energy

(26:28) Become a Metabolic Switch-Hitter: Burn fat, not sugar, for better skin + brain health

(40:34) Protein Timing Secrets: When and how to eat for muscle, skin firmness, and insulin balance

(45:47) Mitochondria 101: The real engine behind glowing, youthful skin

(59:31) Skip the Trends: Biohacks Ben actually uses (and which ones you can ditch)

Find More from Young Goose

• The YouTH Firming Body Cream: Smoother arms, firmer thighs, tighter skin, powered by NAD+ and spermidine. Your body’s anti-aging breakthrough →younggoose.com/bodycream
• Spermidine Serums: Fewer wrinkles. More collagen. Real skin renewal at the cellular level. The serum your face has been waiting for →https://www.younggoose.com/collections/serums
• Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/
• Instagram: @young_goose_skincare

Ben Azadi:

• Website: https://benazadi.com/
• Instagram: ​​https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi/
• Book: Metabolic Freedom

Most skincare advice treats pigmentation as a surface issue, just slap on some vitamin C and SPF, right? Not quite. In this episode, we reveal the real cellular drivers behind stubborn dark spots, melasma, and post-inflammatory pigmentation, and why conventional brightening tactics often fail long-term.

We also break down how UV, blue light, and inflammation disrupt melanocyte function and why aging skin struggles to regulate melanin evenly.

This episode gives you a layered protocol, from SPF to deeper tools like NAD+, spermidine, and more, that tackles pigment at the root. We also dive into when to consider lasers, how to prepare your skin for them, and what not to do if you want long-term results without rebound pigmentation.

If you’re ready to stop managing spots and start reversing them with precision, this episode is your science-backed strategy for even-toned, resilient skin!

What's Discussed:

(00:01) Intro and Why Pigmentation Is a Longevity Issue

(04:47) How Inflammation, Hormones, and Senescence Drive Pigment

(14:27) Breakdown of Topical Actives: THDA, Kojic, Ergothionine, and More

(20:12) Using NAD+, Spermidine, and Longevity Molecules for Real Results

(25:15) When to Consider Lasers and How to Prep Your Skin

(31:31) Essential Post-Laser Care and How to Avoid Rebound Pigmentation

(36:02) Final Takeaways and Building Pigment Resistance Long-Term

Thank You to Our Sponsor:

• The YouTH Firming Body Cream: Smoother arms, firmer thighs, tighter skin, powered by NAD+ and spermidine. Your body’s anti-aging breakthrough → younggoose.com/bodycream
• Spermidine Serums: Fewer wrinkles. More collagen. Real skin renewal at the cellular level. The serum your face has been waiting for → https://www.younggoose.com/collections/serums

Learn more about:

Young Goose

• Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/
• Instagram: @young_goose_skincare

What if your face is aging faster because your bones and muscles are disappearing?

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Vonda Wright, orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert, and we discuss how mobility, muscle, and bone density are the missing links in skin aging. We unpack why post-menopausal inflammation reshapes your face, how “Ozempic face” is really about tissue quality, and why lifting heavy weights might be the most effective anti-aging tool.

You’ll also learn why facial structure collapses with bone loss, how estrogen protects your skin via immune regulation, and why filler may accelerate aging long term. Dr. Wright also shares the daily habits that prevent osteosarcopenia (bone + muscle loss), how hormonal decline drives arthritis, and why unresolved inflammation ages every layer of your body, from joints to collagen.

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone treating skin from the outside in.

We Also Discuss:

(00:01) Why Skin Longevity Starts with Movement

(09:00) Inflammation: The Hidden Accelerator of Collagen Breakdown

(26:09) Muscle, Bone, and the Real Fountain of Youth

(31:23) Face Collapse: The Triangle of Beauty and Bone Loss

(41:09) Why Women Over 40 Must Lift Heavy

(52:03) The Longevity Venn: Resilience vs. Performance vs. Aging Gracefully

(01:00:40) Bone Density, Skin Firmness, and the Truth About “Ozempic Face”

Thank You for Our Sponsor:

Thank You to Our Sponsor:

• The YouTH Firming Body Cream: Smoother arms, firmer thighs, tighter skin, powered by NAD+ and spermidine. Your body’s anti-aging breakthrough → younggoose.com/bodycream
• Spermidine Serums: Fewer wrinkles. More collagen. Real skin renewal at the cellular level. The serum your face has been waiting for → https://www.younggoose.com/collections/serums

Learn more about:

Young Goose

• Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/
• Instagram: @young_goose_skincare

Dr. Vonda Wright

Book: Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging With Power

Instagram: @drvondawright

Most body creams promise firmness but deliver irritation, not regeneration. That’s why in this episode, we expose the truth about popular anti-aging body ingredients like retinol, glycolic acid, and hyaluronic acid.

You’ll learn why these actives often backfire on body skin and what it actually takes to build firmness, elasticity, and resilience from the inside out. We also break down the real biology of body skin aging, including slower cellular turnover, thicker dermis structure, and reduced sebaceous gland activity. You’ll understand why hydration and exfoliation alone aren’t enough, and how to support skin with the right cellular tools.

From NAD+ and spermidine to mitochondrial antioxidants and bioavailable peptides, this episode unpacks the essential repair systems your body skin needs to stay youthful and strong.

We also reveal the formulation strategy behind the new Young Goose Body product. Designed to combat GLP-1s-related skin laxity, collagen loss, and photodamage, it delivers real change where it counts, beneath the surface.

If you’re ready to go beyond moisturizers and build a body care routine that supports longevity at the cellular level, this episode is your blueprint.

We Also Discuss:

(00:20) The Body Cream Craze, Does Any of It Actually Work?

(13:48) A Body Cream That Rebuilds Your Skin, Not Just Moisturizes

(22:25) What Happens When You Biohack Your Body Skin

(30:42) Inside the Formula: The Ingredients Changing Skin Longevity

(44:47) The One Thing That Keeps This Podcast Going (It’s Not What You Think)

Learn more about:

Young Goose

• Use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off your first purchase, and if you’re a returning customer use the code PODCAST5 to get 5% off at https://www.younggoose.com/
• Instagram: @young_goose_skincare