CHEERS! with Avery Woods
Episode: current obsessions | avery woods
Date: March 16, 2026

Episode Overview

In this solo episode of CHEERS!, host Avery Woods invites listeners to join her for a relaxed, late-night "girl chat" over a glass of wine, sharing her latest obsessions. Inspired by Emma Chamberlain's candid favorites episodes, Avery honestly runs through a curated list of the things—big and small—that are sparking joy in her life right now. From beauty gadgets and home comforts to fashion finds, haircare, and her current favorite food and drinks, Avery’s recommendations are unsponsored, deeply personal, and delivered with her signature humor and warmth.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Setting the Scene: Life Updates & Mental Health Rituals

• Avery’s Current Mood: Reflects on her busy week balancing motherhood, podcast prep, and an upcoming Paris trip. Shares how focusing on little joys helps her mental health.
• Approach: Emphasizes her picks are unsponsored and genuinely adored. Encourages listeners not to feel pressured to shop, but hopes her small joys inspire theirs.
  • “I'm in this stage in life right now where I really do focus in on the small things that make me happy... It's just really helped boost my mental health…” (01:19)
• Vibe: Warm, friendly, and confessional. Listeners feel like they’re having wine and a chat with a friend.

Avery’s Recent Favorite Things

1. Making Coffee at Home

• Game-changing Espresso: After working at Starbucks for years, Avery finally swapped her Keurig for a Ninja espresso machine, inspired by recipe videos.
  • “I lay my head down to sleep on my pillow at night, and the first thought in my mind before I fall asleep is, God, I cannot wait to wake up tomorrow, make a latte.” (08:11)
• Cost-Saving Joy: Her homemade salted brown sugar maple iced latte with oat milk brings comfort and even saves her money (“girl math”).
• Community Element: Makes lattes for house guests; her recipe is available on TikTok and Instagram.

2. LED Red Light Therapy Mask (Omnilux)

• Skin Routine Shift: Obsessed with her flexible silicone mask, which she uses while multitasking in the kitchen.
  • “The difference it has made in my skin. Holy. Holy cow.” (09:45)
• Family Approval: Her mother saw dramatic neck results; Avery shares user tips from her audience.

3. Red Light Therapy Mat

• Unexpected Hit: Initially skeptical, Avery and her husband now use an expensive LED mat for anxiety and relaxation, especially effective for sleep.
  • “If you have a hard time sleeping or falling asleep or you're a very anxious person, like I am, a red light therapy mat is incredible for that.” (14:17)

4. Heated Blanket

• Cozy Comfort: Raves about her Amazon heated blanket, especially post-shower in winter. It’s portable and family members compete for it.
  • “It's like crawling into the sheets with a warm hug.” (14:44)

5. Non-Prescription Glasses (Heaven Mayhem and Amazon finds)

• Accessory Hack: Wears non-Rx and blue light glasses as an easy way to feel put together, mask tired eyes, and accessorize.
  • “There's sometimes outfits I'll put on and I'm like, this would look so much cuter with glasses.” (16:02)
• Practical & Affordable: Daily contacts are pricey, so decorative glasses are practical and cheap.

6. Under Eye Masks (Luxe Unfiltered, Rhode, Peter Thomas Roth)

• Routine Essential: Wears them daily for cooling and depuffing; buys more even when on PR lists.
  • “I will wear those seven days a week. And I do, I literally do.” (18:15)
• Influencer Impact: Inspired her Pilates studio to start selling under eye patches.

7. Regular Facials & Retinol

• Skincare Evolution: Credits regular facials with transforming her skin. Newly obsessed with retinol as an anti-aging staple.
  • “Never looked better. Never looked better. And I might be getting older by the day, but I'm going to be looking younger by the day.” (23:15)

8. Beauty Product Obsessions

• Merit Tinted SPF: A lightweight, glowy base with SPF 45 that replaced foundation for her.
  • “A little teeny, tiny bit goes the longest way. There's an incredible shade range. I'm just obsessed.” (24:08)
• Rare Beauty Mascara (Brown): After loving YSL brown mascara, Avery discovered Rare Beauty’s brown version and found it lasts, volumizes, and doesn’t flake.
  • “It made my lashes so long, so thick and full and it didn't transfer anywhere... That mascara did not budge.” (26:05)

9. Fashion Favorites

• Cardigan + Workout Set: Loves layering a cardi over activewear for errands after morning workouts—a look she’s coined her “entire personality.” (27:43)
• Ralph Lauren Bag: Fell for a specific suede and leather Ralph Lauren saddle bag inspired by Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style.
  • “It’s giving very Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and I really, really love her.” (31:58)
• Designer muses: Cites Jackie O, Princess Diana, and the Hulu show about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy as sources of fashion inspiration.

10. Haircare Heroes

• Healthy Hair Journey: Removed extensions to focus on hair strength; attributes texture changes to postpartum hormones.
• Necessaire Haircare: Swears by their shampoo, conditioner, mask, and rosemary scalp oil for scalp health and fresh scent, all purchased herself.
  • “There's never been a shampoo that has made my scalp feel more clean in my life.” (34:23)
• Headbands: Replicates Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s iconic headband-and-low-bun look with cheap Amazon sets.

11. Food & Drink Fixations

• Goop Kitchen: Chicken teriyaki bowl (“blew my mind”) discovered during a stylist fitting.
• Alani Drink Flavors: Cotton candy and new lime slush are hard to find and “literally one of the best things I’ve ever drank.” (38:38)
• Premier Protein Cookie Dough Shakes: Helped her reach protein goals and became a daily routine.
• Poppy Sodas (Shirley Temple, Cream Soda): Loves the nostalgia and flavor, perfect for both her kids and poolside sips.
• Rosé: Became a recent convert, especially for “brunch/lunch bevy” moments—classy and light.
  • “Rose is a great like brunch slash lunch type Bevy. Especially like in Europe. It’s like the classy thing to get. And I was like, fine, I want to be classy.” (40:58)
• Boylan Bottling Co. Diet Cream Soda (Glass Bottle): Treasured, feels fancy, husband buys cases for her; describes it as elite and “dessert-like.”
  • “It blows my mind to the point where I won't shut the up about it.” (42:55)

Notable Quotes & Most Memorable Moments

• On Coffee at Home:
  “I make my latte every day. And when I tell you it is quite literally what gets me out of bed in the morning, that's not an exaggeration.” (08:09)
• On Heated Blanket Luxury:
  “He always has my heated blanket turned on and ready for me… It’s like crawling into the sheets with a warm hug. It’s just incredible.” (14:44)
• On Girl Math and Lattes:
  “I’m literally gaining money, kind of girl math, by making my lattes at home.” (08:41)
• On Obsession with Under Eye Masks:
  “I don't care who knows it. I'll scream it from the rooftops.” (18:21)
• On Celebrating the Little Joys:
  “It's just like, the little things, you know? ... it almost, like, brings me comfort and just brings me a little bit of peace and joy in my day.” (09:07)
• On Sharing Recommendations:
  “Sitting down with my girlfriends and going around the table and talking about our favorite things is one of my favorite things to do because I'm like, tell me what you've been loving so I can get it too, honestly.” (44:41)
• Avery’s humor & honesty:
  “If not, I will shit myself all day. I’m going to be honest with you.” (08:36)
  “I don’t give a single that people talk about that. I will wear those seven days a week. And I do, I literally do.” (18:18)
  “It blows my mind to the point where I won’t shut the up about it.” (42:55)

Highly Noteworthy Segments (Timestamps)

• [01:19] Avery’s intro, episode theme, importance of the little joys, and life catch-up.
• [07:37] Beginning of her obsessions list; coffee-at-home deep dive.
• [09:35] Discussion of red light therapy mask (Omnilux).
• [14:13] On embracing the red light therapy mat for anxiety and sleep.
• [14:44] Gushing over her heated blanket (Amazon).
• [16:02] Tips on non-prescription glasses as an accessory and confidence booster.
• [18:09] Under eye masks: daily use, preferred brands, and Pilates studio anecdote.
• [23:00] Regular facials and introduction of retinol to her routine.
• [24:08] Detailed beauty product loves: Merit tinted SPF and Rare Beauty brown mascara.
• [27:43] Fashion: cardigans over workout sets and practical bag investment.
• [33:37] Haircare: Avery’s healthy hair journey, product tips, and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy inspiration.
• [37:50] Favorite food and drinks: goop kitchen, new soda and energy drink flavors, and protein shakes.
• [40:58] Discovering a love for rosé at lunch.
• [42:55] Cream soda obsession, glass bottles, and “girl math.”
• [44:41] Wrapping up, love for girl chats and sharing recommendations.

Summary & Takeaways

Avery Woods’ “Current Obsessions” episode is a delightfully honest, funny, and actionable compilation of everything making her daily life better—from niche beauty rituals to comfort items, affordable accessories, and healthy habits. Laced with humor (“girl math!”) and candid tales of mom life, it’s more than a favorites list: it’s an invitation for listeners to celebrate everyday comforts as small victories for their own wellbeing.

Whether you’re looking for a skincare hack, a cozy home must-have, or a new workout-to-coffee-run look, Avery’s recommendations are genuinely tested and enthusiastically shared. You’ll finish the episode with ideas to refresh your routines—and a smile.

Next up: Avery teases more obsession episodes soon and encourages listeners to share their faves in return.

“I love you all. Thanks for tuning in.… because I love sharing things that have helped me and I am obsessed with.” (44:56)