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Elizabeth Holmes: The Art of Deception + The Midterm Blue Wave! Nov 05, 2026

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History was made, America is having a reckoning, and a political blue tsunami just swept across the nation! This week, actress, singer, producer, and The Lo Life’s resident true crime junkie Hayley Orrantia is back! But before we dive into our latest true crime obsession, Lo kicks things off with a look at the historic midterm elections and the blue wave that swept across America. From groundbreaking political victories to the growing divide between the billionaire class and everyday Americans, Lo unpacks what these election results reveal about the state of our country, why they matter regardless of political affiliation, and what the next two years could mean for America’s future.

Then we’re trading politics for one of the most fascinating and unsettling stories of deception in recent history: Elizabeth Holmes. Hayley and Lo dive headfirst into Nathan Fielder’s documentary, dissecting the bizarre characters, shocking revelations, brilliant filmmaking, and the complicated way Holmes is portrayed. But what starts as a true crime deep dive quickly turns into something much more thought-provoking.

How do you know when your empathy is being weaponized against you? Can you recognize manipulation when you’re the one being manipulated? And what happens when someone becomes so convincing that you start questioning your own judgment? From narcissism and psychological manipulation to toxic relationships and the blurry line between truth and deception, this episode will have you questioning everything you thought you knew. It’s funny, fascinating, a little disturbing, and guaranteed to spark some conversations. Buckle up, Lo Lifers. This one’s a wild ride!

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Envy: Why Wanting What They Have Is the Key to Getting What You Want Oct 30, 2026

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Envy and jealousy are feelings everyone experiences, but they can come with shame or embarrassment. What if understanding those feelings could help you turn them into a source of power? In this episode of The Lo Life Podcast, Stacy S. Kim, Ph.D.—social scientist, coach, and author of Envy—joins the show for an honest conversation about comparison, family expectations, and the emotions that shape our relationships. Lo and Stacey instantly hit it off and opened up about their own personal experiences.

Together, they explore the difference between envy and jealousy, why comparison can feel especially intense in the age of social media, and what these feelings may reveal about what matters to us. Stacy offers a research-informed perspective with quantifiable data that will help you understand yourself more deeply, navigate your relationships with greater insight, and use your emotions as fuel for growth.

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The Woman Who Raised Me: What My Mom Taught Me About Life, Dysfunction & Healing Oct 22, 2026

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The woman who raised Lo is also one of the most beloved guests in The Lo Life history. An entrepreneur and Hispanic business owner specializing in women-owned businesses and economic development, Lo’s mom is no stranger to talking business and finances. But sharing the intimate details of her childhood, personal relationships, and the trials and tribulations of motherhood? That’s an entirely different story. Naturally shy and fiercely private, she never imagined opening up about her personal life to thousands of strangers. But 6 years ago, she did just that for her son, and the result was one of the most heartfelt, impactful, and downloaded conversations in the show’s history.

Today, Lo revisits the conversation that helped put The Lo Life on the map. Together, they explore the complexities of motherhood, breaking generational patterns, navigating difficult family relationships, forgiveness, and the wisdom that only comes from living through life’s most challenging chapters. With candid confessions, unexpected humor, and hard-earned life lessons, this mother-son conversation offers something for everyone, whether you’re raising children, healing from your own upbringing, or simply learning how to navigate the people you love.

Six years later, with more life experience, growth, and perspective, this conversation hits differently. There’s a reason Lo’s mom remains the show’s most requested guest. This episode is a reminder that some of life’s greatest lessons come from the people who raised us.

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Kelly Clarkson Flips The Bird, Mexican Icons & The Hot Take That Got Lo Dragged Online Oct 15, 2026

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Today, it’s a solo mission! just you and Lo, the way The Lo Life began. And he’s bringing a lot of heart, a little history, and one controversial, but brave opinion that will get people talking.

Lo shares why Día de los Muertos is one of his favorite holidays, exploring how Mexican traditions make room for death in a way many cultures are taught to fear or avoid. Through a special family tradition, he reflects on grief, remembrance, and the beauty of celebrating the people we love—and invites listeners to find their own meaningful way to honor those they’ve lost.

The episode also gets personal about Lo’s family roots and his perspective on immigration as a humanity issue, shaped by what he’s witnessed as a native Angeleno. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, he celebrates Mexican artists, scientists, and tastemakers, from Frida Kahlo to the unexpected story behind the Caesar salad.

And then there’s the Kelly Clarkson story that has the internet divided. Lo weighs in with a hot take that’s earned him some heat online—and offers the nuance he thinks got lost in the pile-on. Tune in for a thoughtful, lively solo episode about Mexican culture, grief, identity, and the opinions that can make the group chat very interesting.

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Simply The Best Oct 08, 2026

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300 episodes in, The Lo Life is doing what it does best: making people laugh, feel less alone, and leave with something useful that will change your life. One Lo lifer called this show “ the Ted Lasso of podcasts”— a pretty perfect description for a feel-good show with a lot of heart that makes room for the messy parts, too. This milestone belongs to the Lo Lifers who made it possible, and Part One celebrates some of the best of what you’ve helped make this show.

First up, Dr. Brennan Spiegel—Cedars-Sinai’s director of Health Services Research, a gastroenterologist, and a bestselling author—cuts through the noise on gut health, diet, exercise, posture, and the everyday habits that can make a real difference. Then Betsy Fore, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the first Native American woman to raise a Series A, shares a grounding reset for when you feel lost and your purpose feels out of reach. Comedian, actress, and dancer Haley Fitzgerald joins Lo and brings the laughs as Lo recounts an unexpected Cheesecake Factory encounter—and makes the case for keeping a little lightness in life as he cosplays as a straight man.

The episode closes with the most popular, highest downloaded episode and most requested guest on The Lo Life, his mama The Queen. Sharing the kind of mother-son conversation that makes listeners feel like they’re at the table with family. She speaks candidly about the struggles and second-guessing that come with parenting; Lo shares his heart, and together they offer a reminder every parent needs: nobody gets it all right, but honest reflection and a willingness to keep learning matter. Come for the expert advice and Cheesecake Factory chat; stay for the Queen. Part Two arrives next week!

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The Pressure to Look Perfect: Looksmaxxing, Body Dysmorphia & Recovery Oct 01, 2026

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Lo sits down with Emmy Award-winning journalist, podcast host and producer Kyle Ridley, who has created and produced more than 15,000 television segments. In this candid, moving conversation, Kyle shares how growing up, coming into his sexuality, and being bullied shaped his relationship with himself. He speaks candidly about his struggles with body dysmorphia and bulimia, how they affected his mental health, his relationships and the therapy and support that helped him move into recovery.

Drawing on their own experiences of being bullied as kids, Lo and Kyle reflect on how the pressure to look perfect has changed for a new generation growing up with access to cell phones and social media. Their conversation touches on GLP-1 medications, looksmaxxing, and the relentless online judgment and pressures young people can face.

This is a tender, honest conversation about healing, relationships, and learning to build a life that feels good from the inside out.

Want more Kyle? Join him and his special guests as they rant, rave and ramble through the tangled webs of life, love, loss and so much more! Check out his podcast The Tangle HERE

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Starting a Business! Profit, Parenthood and the Playbook for Growth Sep 24, 2026

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Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Maybe you already have one and you’re ready to grow—or perhaps someone you love is preparing to take the leap. Either way, this Level Up conversation could change the way you think about entrepreneurship.

Lo sits down with Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais, serial entrepreneurs, business partners, mothers and co-founders of Female Mavericks. Together, they bootstrapped and scaled two professional consulting firms, Ashton Partners and Clermont Partners, before selling them to global acquirers for a combined enterprise value approaching $50 million. They accomplished it without venture capital, without an existing roadmap and while raising nine children between them.

In this candid and refreshingly honest conversation, Beth and Victoria reveal what it really takes to turn a great idea into a profitable, sustainable business. They unpack the financial conversations every aspiring entrepreneur should have before taking the leap, including cash flow, sales, profitability, getting your partner’s support and calculating the “freedom number” that can help you take a calculated risk without jeopardizing your life.

The women also open up about motherhood, misogyny, self-advocacy and the difficult moments that tested them personally and professionally. Their story challenges the belief that women must choose between ambition and family—and proves that success doesn’t require doing everything perfectly.

Whether you’re running a company, quietly sitting on an idea or supporting someone with an entrepreneurial dream, this episode offers hard-earned wisdom that could save you time, money and unnecessary heartache.

Check out “Entrepreneur Like A Mother”

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Practical Magic, Pee Scares & Midnight Margaritas Sep 17, 2026

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Actress and singer Hayley Orrantia is back! She may be The Lo Life’s official true-crime junkie, but today we’re taking a break from death and darkness… we are keeping things light, bright and delightfully unhinged. Hayley and Lo are officially over diagnosing everyone around us, but they are fully invested in bizarre facts about the meat industry, toxic chemicals, magical mushrooms and the surprisingly fascinating world of orca whales. Plus, when did farting stop being social suicide and become as casual as yawning? We can learn from our newest generation of flatulent teenagers.

Lo also opens up and overshares about a recent personal health scare and his frustrating experience navigating healthcare. Then, the besties dive into the witchy world of Practical Magic, the beloved ’90s cult classic that continues to enchant generations. Whether you’ve seen it a hundred times or never watched it at all, you’ll love this recap.

This episode is pure dopamine. It’s funny, candid and surprisingly educational. Come sit with your coven friends as they shoot the shit, share what they’ve recently learned and give us the lighthearted escape we all need right now. You’ll laugh, feel a little brighter and maybe even learn something along the way.

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Getting Rich in America: Money Myths & the American Dream Sep 10, 2026

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What if everything you’ve been told about getting ahead financially isn’t actually true? In this Level Up episode, Lo sits down with historian, investor and bestselling author Dr. Joseph S. Moore, whose book How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked (& Didn’t) looks at what centuries of American history can teach us about building wealth today. They unpack why buying a home isn’t always the smartest investment, what the ultra-wealthy understand about money that the rest of us often don’t, why women may actually be better investors, and the surprising story of a First Lady whose financial moves deserve a place in the history books.

Lo and Joseph come to the table with very different views on capitalism, inequality and the economy, but what starts as a conversation between two opposing perspectives becomes something much more interesting. From crypto and get-rich-quick schemes to the American Dream, economic anxiety and the cycles America has survived before, this episode asks whether looking backward might actually be the secret to moving forward. Turns out you can disagree about capitalism, learn a few things from each other…and somehow leave as friends.

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Dolly Parton, Dating, Diapers & Divas Sep 03, 2026

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This week, Lo is pressing pause on the Level Up series for a much-needed catch-up with you. He’s going solo to unpack a date that requires the Lo Lifers to be his collective voice of reason, an internet rabbit hole he can’t stop thinking about, and his adventures at Daisy Chain Music Festival with Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks and, somehow… diapers. There’s a lot to discuss.

Lo also unpacks the loss of Dolly Parton impacting millions around the world and why saying goodbye to this particular icon hit much closer to home than he expected. Dolly always reminded Lo of his Nana, his very own Mexican Dolly Parton, and losing her brought back a wave of grief and memories he wasn’t prepared for. It’s a celebration of Dolly’s extraordinary life, wit, generosity and global impact, but also a conversation about the people who remind us of home and why losing someone can make us miss someone else all over again. Come for the dating debrief and diapers, stay for Dolly. Buckle up, puta… we have a lot to catch up on.

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