Allure Perspectives

About Allure Perspectives

The inaugural season of Allure Perspectives will explore one of the most controversial and medically researched parts of a woman’s body: breasts. Through expert interviews, personal stories, and historical context, the series, hosted by editor in chief Jessica Cruel, will examine how breasts intersect with beauty, health, identity, sexuality, and culture.

Publisher

Allure

Category

arts · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Aug 2026

Latest episode

10 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Nov 2026

   Kelly Rowland on Health and the Importance of Self-Advocacy | Produced by Allure with our sponsor, EBGLYSS® (lebrikizumab-lbkz)

   What changes when you start asking questions? Kelly Rowland sits down with Allure editor in chief Jessica Cruel to talk about her health journey and finding the confidence to advocate for herself at the doctor's office. Kelly is a paid partner with Lilly. See Indication and Safety Summary at ebglyss.lilly.com/risk. EBGLYSS® and its delivery device base are trademarks owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. CMAT-60882 10/2026 © Lilly USA, LLC 2026. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   From Wanting Implants to Proudly Going Flat With Stephanie Germino

   Host Jessica Cruel interviews Stephanie Germino about her journey to embracing an aesthetic flat closure after a BRCA mutation diagnosis, challenging societal norms of femininity.

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Raven-Symoné on the Surgery She Got Twice–and Regrets

   Raven-Symoné shares with host Jessica Cruel her regrets about early breast reduction surgeries and the pressures of body image in the entertainment industry.

4. 

   22 Sept 2026

   GLP-1’s Are Making Breast Lifts More Popular Than Ever, According to Dr. Lisa Cassileth

   Breast surgeon Dr. Lisa Cassileth explains to host Jessica Cruel how GLP-1s drive breast lift popularity and discusses evolving trends in breast surgery.

5. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Kink Helped Ericka Hart Reclaim Her Body After Cancer

   Sex educator Ericka Hart shares how kink helped her reclaim her body and sexuality after cancer and childbirth in this interview with host Jessica Cruel.

6. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Are Belly Bands and Weightlifting Belts Modern-Day Corsets? With Dr. Valerie Steele

   Jessica Cruel interviews Dr. Valerie Steele about the historical and cultural evolution of shapewear, from corsets to modern bras.

7. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Olivia Munn on the Test to Take Even If Your Mammogram Is Clear

   Actor Olivia Munn shares her personal breast cancer journey and the importance of risk assessment tests with Allure’s editor in chief Jessica Cruel in this interview.

8. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Introducing: Allure Perspectives

   Host Jessica Cruel interviews experts exploring the complex intersection of breasts with beauty, health, identity, sexuality, and culture.

Who has been a guest on Allure Perspectives

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Stephanie Germino
• Raven-Symoné
• Lisa Cassileth
• Ericka Hart
• Valerie Steele

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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  Possible

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  Health vs Hype with the American Medical Association

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  NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

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  Breaking Beauty Podcast

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  Fat Mascara

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  Happy Hour with Ina Garten

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