Lauren interviews Melissa Coleman (“Mrs. Derm”), a no-BS skincare voice married to renowned dermatologist Dr. Patrick Coleman. Mrs. Derm reveals her minimalist routine, Retin-A secrets, melasma fix, why EU sunscreens leave the U.S. in the dust, and her unfiltered takes on plastic surgery and celebrity facelifts.

00:00 — Why Skincare Feels So Confusing: Setting the Record Straight 🎙️

A warm intro + what this episode will actually teach you (and why it matters).

00:14 — The Real AM Routine: What You Should Use (and What You Should Ditch) 🧴

Simple, effective steps for every skin type — no 12-step nonsense, no marketing fluff.

00:26 — Fine Lines, “Smoker Lines,” and the Truth About Genetics vs. Habit 😮‍💨

Who gets them, why they happen, and what can actually reduce them.

00:28 — Can You Start Retin-A Later in Life and Still See Results? 🚭✨

Melissa’s own late-start Retin-A story — proof it’s never too late.

00:29 — What Retin-A Really Does: Texture, Pores, Pigment & Tightness 🧪

A science-backed breakdown of what improves, what doesn’t, and how long it takes.

01:14:00 — The Ageless Woman Story: What Monthly Peels Can Achieve 😳✨

A real example of jaw-dropping skin transformation — and what was behind it.

01:15:00 — Peels vs. Lasers: When Each One Works Best 🔥

A roadmap for choosing the right treatment for clarity, texture, or anti-aging.

01:36:00 — LED Masks: What NASA Actually Studied vs. What Instagram Sells You 🚫💡

Cutting through the hype: when (and if) LED truly does anything.

01:41:00 — Exosomes: The $3k Treatment People Regret Most 💸

The split-face experiment that exposed whether they actually work.

02:13:00 — Celebrity Facelift Discourse: Emily Blunt & the Internet’s Double Standard 💬🔥

Why women get dragged online for procedures — and Melissa’s viral take.

02:14:00 — Why Many Women Keep Their Cosmetic Surgery Private 👀

A candid look at judgment, safety, and privacy in the beauty world.

02:28:00 — The “Mask Slipping” Aging Theory: A Simple Way to Understand Facial Aging 🎭

A visual analogy that explains what’s falling, shifting, and why treatments work.

02:29:00 — Final Advice: What to Focus on at Any Age 👋✨

Her practical, no-BS roadmap for skincare, treatments, and aging gracefully.

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(00:00:00) — Airline rage: JetBlue snacks, Delta trauma, and Biscoff as a war crime.

(00:03:30) — Zach Bryan’s sobriety post + Brianna Chickenfry déjà vu.

(00:11:05) — Queen Camilla’s “weight loss” gaffe + hypnotist diets of the British elite.

(00:17:10) — Meghan Markle’s Harper’s Bazaar profile: duchess announcements & jam philosophy.

(00:26:40) — The NYT surrogacy scandal: forged signatures, Zoom fraud, and 15 children.

(00:37:12) — Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Jessi, Jordan’s TikTok blackmail, and a chaotic marriage.

(00:41:55) — Meghan King loses custody: the strange CPS timeline.

(00:44:16) — Bill Belichick at 24-year-old girlfriend’s adult cheer nationals + Jordon Hudson’s glam.

(00:47:33) — RHOSLC: Todd & Bronwyn’s surreal open-marriage convo.

(00:53:40) — Britani vs. Jared: creek fights, wedge heels, and fifth-grade flirting.

(00:56:00) — Lisa & John Barlow: marriage unraveling on camera.

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(00:00:00) – Layla Joins the Show: Season 3 reactions, Jessie confrontation setup, and Marciano bombshell fallout.

(00:05:12) – The Kiss, the Cialis & the Lie Detector: Jessie’s texts, Jordan overhearing everything, and why Marciano’s Botox face wasn’t giving anything away.

(00:10:24) – Demi vs. The Villa Timeline: The accusations, the confusion, the face-times, and why the girls felt emotionally manipulated.

(00:15:36) – Is There a Layla & Demi Friendship Left?: Layla breaks down boundaries, cordial coexistence, and the moment she stopped believing Demi’s version.

(00:26:00) – Whitney and Layla on Dancing With the Stars: How Whitney’s season arc shifted, why she ran to St. George, and where friendships stand now.

(00:31:12) – Filming Logistics & The Reality of MomTok Fame: Five-day shooting weeks, who films the most, why kids stay off camera, and protecting boundaries.

(00:36:24) – The Mormon Community, Image Management & Garments Era: Initial backlash, cultural shifts, and how converting helped Layla during a dark chapter.

(00:41:36) – Hair Journeys, Identity & Reclaiming Self-Image: Layla’s switch to a new hairstylist, the emotional weight of fitting in, and the sweetest glow-up.

(00:46:48) – Sex, Orgasm Taboo & Mormon Girlhood: Vibrators, sexual shame, becoming orgasmic, and the DMs that poured in after Layla opened up.

(00:52:00) – Taylor, Dakota & the Endless Loop: Did Dakota hook up with a “friend”? Did he hook up with Leanne? (No.) Their impossible chemistry examined.

(00:56:12) – Post-Interview Chat: Lauren and Chanler grace us with their presence and chat about the weekly topics.

(01:10:50) – BravoCon Energy & The Return of Flipping Out: Jeff Lewis is coming back, Chandler battles loyalty to Heather McDonald, and the girls debate the greatest shows on Bravo.

(01:14:50) – Wendy Williams: Conservatorship, Not Dementia: The reveal that Wendy doesn’t have dementia, $200k Uber Eats bill, and how banks flag erratic spending.

(01:20:00) – The Tina Brown Era Returns: Why Tina is core to Pop Apologists history, her NYT interview, and why they’re obsessed.

(01:26:00) – Queen Elizabeth Shielding Prince Andrew: How the late Queen’s loyalty shielded Andrew, creating an environment where he stayed safely tucked behind palace walls even as pressure mounted.

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