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What She's Having | Midlife Women, Wellness & Reinvention

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What She's Having is the unapologetically fabulous podcast for women who know that life doesn't slow down after 40 — it gets better. Hosted by best friends, moms, and serial fun-havers Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo, this show is your weekly dose of real talk, high style, and insider secrets to living your best life — mind, body, and soul. From luxury travel and beauty hacks to wellness tips that actually work, Britney and Jennifer have been the guinea pigs so you don't have to be. If you're looking for timeless style, your next travel obsession or, just a seat at a table full of warm witty friendship, you are in the right place. Come for the fashion, stay for the friendship. Because the second half? It's the better half. Follow @OfficialWhatShesHaving on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook. Be sure to watch on YouTube, and get ready to want… What She's Having!

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Episode thumbnail for Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish | Gara Post, Co-Founder of The NOW Massage

July 22, 2026

Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish | Gara Post, Co-Founder of The NOW Massage

<p>What if taking care of yourself wasn't a luxury—but a necessity?</p> <p>This week on <strong>What She's Having</strong>, Jennifer and Britney sit down with <strong>Gara Post</strong>, co-founder of <strong>The NOW Massage</strong>, to talk about building one of the fastest-growing wellness brands in the country and why making time for yourself may be the most important investment you'll ever make.</p> <p>Gara shares the incredible journey from launching a successful jewelry company to creating a massage experience that feels like a vacation without leaving your neighborhood. She opens up about entrepreneurship, franchising during the pandemic, working alongside her husband, raising teenagers, and why women often struggle to prioritize themselves.</p> <p>Jennifer and Britney also share their first experience at The NOW Massage—and why it completely changed the way they think about self-care.</p> <p><strong>In this episode you'll learn:</strong></p> <p>• How <strong>Gara</strong> built The NOW Massage into nearly 90 locations nationwide<br /> • Why affordable luxury became the foundation of the brand<br /> • The biggest lessons from franchising during COVID<br /> • Why massage is more than relaxation—it's mental wellness<br /> • The guilt many women feel when investing in themselves<br /> • How to balance motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship<br /> • Gara's daily wellness routine for staying grounded<br /> • The importance of flexibility in business and life<br /> • Why putting your phone down may be today's greatest luxury<br /> • Gara's answer to "What are you having more of?" and "less of?"</p> <p>If you've ever felt guilty taking time for yourself, this conversation is your reminder that caring for yourself allows you to show up better for everyone else.</p> <div class= "text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class= "[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn" data-conversation-screenshot-content=""> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class= "min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id= "b8e44576-9982-41d2-ac1d-7ca7e3dc98c2" data-message-model-slug= "gpt-5-5"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class= "markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling"> <h1 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id= "qq1pyz" data-start="3141" data-end="3153">Timestamps</h1> <ul data-start="3155" data-end="4243"> <li data-section-id="1ags32t" data-start="3155" data-end="3215"> <strong data-start="3157" data-end="3166">00:00</strong> Meet Garrett Post, co-founder of The NOW Massage</li> <li data-section-id="16zwy0g" data-start="3216" data-end="3260"> <strong data-start="3218" data-end="3227">01:00</strong> Cleansing energy with Palo Santo</li> <li data-section-id="1l5xq27" data-start="3261" data-end="3328"> <strong data-start="3263" data-end="3272">03:35</strong> Garrett's journey from fashion designer to entrepreneur</li> <li data-section-id="1xlrfdv" data-start="3329" data-end="3379"> <strong data-start="3331" data-end="3340">07:10</strong> The inspiration behind The NOW Massage</li> <li data-section-id="1248qys" data-start="3380" data-end="3424"> <strong data-start="3382" data-end="3391">10:00</strong> Opening the first four locations</li> <li data-section-id="17836we" data-start="3425" data-end="3462"> <strong data-start="3427" data-end="3436">13:30</strong> The decision to franchise</li> <li data-section-id="py16tj" data-start="3463" data-end="3524"> <strong data-start="3465" data-end="3474">15:45</strong> Surviving the pandemic while growing the business</li> <li data-section-id="kpzd1t" data-start="3525" data-end="3578"> <strong data-start="3527" data-end="3536">17:05</strong> Scaling to nearly 90 locations nationwide</li> <li data-section-id="1h3pjpl" data-start="3579" data-end="3650"> <strong data-start="3581" data-end="3590">20:50</strong> Jennifer & Britney share their first NOW Massage experience</li> <li data-section-id="fplee8" data-start="3651" data-end="3717"> <strong data-start="3653" data-end="3662">24:30</strong> Why massage should become part of your monthly routine</li> <li data-section-id="14k2hq9" data-start="3718" data-end="3773"> <strong data-start="3720" data-end="3729">28:55</strong> Why women struggle to prioritize themselves</li> <li data-section-id="41ok0r" data-start="3774" data-end="3821"> <strong data-start="3776" data-end="3785">31:15</strong> The future of the wellness industry</li> <li data-section-id="ju8abq" data-start="3822" data-end="3868"> <strong data-start="3824" data-end="3833">36:00</strong> Parenting, technology & letting go</li> <li data-section-id="hvtobh" data-start="3869" data-end="3930"> <strong data-start="3871" data-end="3880">40:00</strong> Balancing motherhood, marriage & entrepreneurship</li> <li data-section-id="d8svt4" data-start="3931" data-end="3979"> <strong data-start="3933" data-end="3942">41:30</strong> Working with your spouse in business</li> <li data-section-id="1oqzvf5" data-start="3980" data-end="4023"> <strong data-start="3982" data-end="3991">44:45</strong> What's next for The NOW Massage</li> <li data-section-id="j7ba7s" data-start="4024" data-end="4066"> <strong data-start="4026" data-end="4035">46:15</strong> What Garrett is having less of</li> <li data-section-id="1tku80m" data-start="4067" data-end="4104"> <strong data-start="4069" data-end="4078">46:50</strong> What she's having more of</li> <li data-section-id="9efh4e" data-start="4105" data-end="4148"> <strong data-start="4107" data-end="4116">48:00</strong> One luxury she'll never give up</li> <li data-section-id="1l0th92" data-start="4149" data-end="4192"> <strong data-start="4151" data-end="4160">49:15</strong> Naming this chapter of her life</li> <li data-section-id="1g9x65i" data-start="4193" data-end="4243"> <strong data-start="4195" data-end="4204">51:15</strong> Final thoughts & where to find Garrett</li> </ul> <p data-start="4245" data-end="4391" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">This episode is a perfect reminder that wellness isn't about perfection—it's about creating small, intentional moments to reconnect with yourself.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start"> </div> </div> <div class= "[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1" data-conversation-screenshot-content=""> </div> </div> <p><strong>Follow Gara and learn more:</strong></p> <p>Instagram: @thenowmassage<br /> Website: thenowmassage.com</p> <p><strong>Sponsors</strong></p> <p>🌿 <strong>Leaf & Flower</strong><br /> Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp.<br /> Use code <strong>WHATSHES15</strong> for <strong>15% OFF</strong>.</p> <p>🧬 <strong>BodyBio</strong><br /> Science-backed supplements designed to support cellular health.<br /> Use code 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July 15, 2026

Encore: Why Heather McDonald Would NEVER Join Real Housewives

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July 8, 2026

What Luxury Hotels Know About Happiness That Most Brands Don't | with Global Creative Director Azadeh Hawkins Show Notes

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="150" data-end="277">What makes a luxury hotel unforgettable? It isn't just five-star amenities or beautiful design—it's the feeling you leave with.</p> <p data-start="279" data-end="579">This week on <strong data-start= "292" data-end="313">What She's Having</strong>, Jennifer Cataldo and Britney Semler sit down with <strong data-start="365" data-end= "383">Azadeh Hawkins</strong>, the Global Creative Director behind <strong data-start="421" data-end="457">Montage, Pendry & Viceroy Hotels</strong>, to uncover the hidden psychology of luxury hospitality and why the world's best brands obsess over the smallest details.</p> <p data-start="581" data-end="940">Az shares her remarkable journey from immigrating to the United States from Iran to becoming one of the hospitality industry's most respected creative leaders. 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Your support helps us continue bringing you inspiring conversations with the women, experts and innovators redefining what it means to thrive in life's second act.</p> <p data-start="4023" data-end="4085" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: <strong data-start="4058" data-end="4085" data-is-last-node= "">@officialwhatsheshaving</strong></p>

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What is What She's Having | Midlife Women, Wellness & Reinvention?

What She's Having is the unapologetically fabulous podcast for women who know that life doesn't slow down after 40 — it gets better. Hosted by best friends, moms, and serial fun-havers Britney Semler and Jennifer Cataldo, this show is your weekly dose of real talk, high style, and insider secrets to living your best life — mind, body, and soul.

From luxury travel and beauty hacks to wellness tips that actually work, Britney and Jennifer have been the guinea pigs so you don't have to be. If you're looking for timeless style, your next travel obsession or, just a seat at a table full of warm witty friendship, you are in the right place.

Come for the fashion, stay for the friendship. Because the second half? It's the better half.

Follow @OfficialWhatShesHaving on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook. Be sure to watch on YouTube, and get ready to want… What She's Having!

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