Jeff Lewis Has Issues: Katie Lowes & Reza Farahan – Fat Watch & Gluten-Free

Date: February 25, 2026
Host: Jeff Lewis
Guests: Katie Lowes, Reza Farahan, with Shane, Mercedes, Gigi, and others

Episode Overview

This lively episode of “Jeff Lewis Has Issues” dives into Jeff’s ongoing fixation with weight, body image, and self-improvement—including his decision to start Ozempic and his consultations for facial surgery. Meanwhile, guests Katie Lowes and Reza Farahan join the conversation about health, celiac disease, gluten-free living, and reality TV drama, all seasoned with Jeff’s signature irreverence. The hosts and guests bring vulnerability, humor, and no shortage of shade as they examine toxic reality TV relationships, share personal struggles, and pitch pretzels and trail mix.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Shappy Pretzels Phenomenon

• Pretzel Business Talk ([01:26]–[04:29])
  • Shane discusses the runaway success of Shappy Pretzels (“chumps” bought 4,500 after last appearance), causing a capacity crunch but delight at the support.
  • “We are sold out of mustards. But don’t worry, mustards are still happening.” – Shane [02:36]
  • Shane jokes about being the “pretzel princess,” admitting Goldbelly orders may take 1-2 weeks, but pretzels are always shipped fresh.
  • The group discusses creative pretzel consumption methods—everything from pizza and cheese to breakfast sandwiches.
  • Jeff confesses “thin envy” of Reza and his own weight struggles, lamenting he “cannot eat that many today” [04:02].

2. Fat Watch and Body Image

• Jeff’s Weight Journey ([05:06]–[09:59])
  • Jeff recounts his anxiety about his body on camera during taping ("Fat Watch"), humiliating styling experiences, and jokes about “chubby chasers.”
  • “That's how fucking humiliating it was. I was on Fat Watch.” – Jeff [06:05]
  • After stylist comments about weight gain, Jeff starts Ozempic, admitting, “As of yesterday, I am on fucking Ozempic” [06:22].
  • Shane and Mercedes encourage Jeff and remind him he’s not fat; Jeff laughs: “You haven’t seen me naked... You would regret that decision.” [06:53]
  • MJ (Mercedes) shares how off-season eating made her cringe at past “Shahs of Sunset” confessionals and Jeff relates openly to gaining weight under work stress.
• Ozempic Crew
  • The team jokes about turning Ozempic into a group discount/self-improvement plan for the entire office and household staff [17:07]. Shane jokes, “It's cheaper than lunch.” [19:42]

3. The Facelift Consultation & Cosmetic Procedures

• Dr. Kasabian’s Recommendations ([10:33]–[14:43])
  • Inspired by Caroline Stanbury’s “amazing” look, Jeff consults Dr. Kasabian, who recommends upper and lower eyelid surgery, lower face, and neck lift—shocking Jeff with how much is “needed.”
  • “I went there... All I wanna talk about is lower eyes. That’s all I wanna talk about. But unfortunately, Dr. Kasabian thinks that’s not enough.” – Jeff [10:57]
  • Shane and Gigi detail the in-office experience—pointing out how Shane’s skin “snaps back” while Jeff’s does not [11:51].
  • Price estimates for the procedures elicit gasps (“It would be close to 100... thousand” – Mercedes [15:03]), leading to a debate about the logic and pressure behind doing all procedures at once.
  • “At this point, with all that work, why don’t we just find a donor and do a fucking face transplant?” – Jeff [14:18]

4. Kids, Parenting & Setting Standards

• Monroe’s Personality ([25:03]–[29:14])
  • Jeff shares stories about his daughter Monroe—including her no-nonsense approach to Aurora’s vacation request, her budding fashion critique skills, and her abundance of designer accessories.
  • “She’s very creative and very visual... She’ll go in my closet, grab another pair, and say, ‘These work better.’ And she’s right!” – Jeff [26:22]
  • The group debates children's luxury gifts and family charity rules versus their own childhoods.

5. Reality TV Drama & the “Valley Persian Style”

• Show Dynamics: Conflict vs. Connection ([36:09]–[41:15])
  • Psychic “Scary Sherry” warns that if the reality show escalates in conflict and toxicity, it risks cancellation after one more season.
  • Jeff analyzes why the show works: a mix of “conflict and toxic relationships and happy relationships and friendships and connection... perfectly balanced” [37:07].
  • The group discusses the importance of maintaining core friendships (particularly between Gigi, Mercedes/MJ, and Reza) as the “anchors” of the show and cautions against overwhelming the cast with new “friends.”
  • “When you upset the girls, it’s because you’re giving them unsolicited advice as a friend of 20 plus years… You’re not attacking them. You’re not...” – Jeff [38:14]

6. Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Life

• Katie’s New Role as Celiac Spokesperson ([42:00]–[44:41])
  • Katie Lowes embraces her diagnosis, revealing her new relationship with the Celiac Foundation and describing living gluten-free. “If you want to make it rain... the Celiac Foundation slipped into my DMs and we are talking!” [42:28]
  • The group pokes fun at the idea of gluten-free cruises and the “swingers” reputation, but also addresses the genuine difficulty and potential severity of celiac—Katie names her GI doctor, credits a colonoscopy for the diagnosis, and describes symptoms.
  • "Swingers. Yep. I'm serious. Those gluten free people are horny." – Jeff [44:42]

7. Ozempic Dosage Advice

• Listener Call with Bridget from Chicago ([45:12]–[47:01])
  • Caller Bridget warns Jeff about escalating Ozempic doses too quickly, sharing her own intense side effects (“I would have to pull over on the side of the road and, like, throw up outside of the car. It was like being pregnant all over” [45:53]).
  • The roundtable discusses sustainable weight loss, nausea, and concerns about yo-yo dieting.

8. Life Updates & Promotion

• Promos
  • “The Valley Persian Style” can be streamed on Bravo/Peacock ([47:41]).
  • Shappy Pretzel gets another enthusiastic plug with some behind-the-scenes on product development (“Adam... is trying to make a gluten-free soft pretzel... we’re going to be billionaires when we do.”) [49:10]
  • Jeff recounts moments from “The Valley Persian Style”, reflecting on cast relationships and difficult moments, especially around Mercedes' and Tommy’s breakup ([47:59]–[48:39]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Ozempic

  • “As of yesterday, I am on fucking Ozempic.” – Jeff [06:22]
  • “Shane’s the one that’s going to be injecting me once a week, every Monday.” – Jeff [10:08]
  • “I want my entire office on Ozempic.” – Jeff [17:07]
  • “It’s cheaper than lunch.” – Shane [19:42]

• On Cosmetic Surgery

  • “So what Dr. Kasabian is recommending is upper eye, lower eye, lower face and neck. I’m like, this is a lot.” – Jeff [11:23]
  • “At this point, with all that work, why don’t we just find a donor and do a fucking face transplant?” – Jeff [14:18]

• On Reality TV Balance

  • “You guys are the anchors of the show. Everyone else... I do like that sweet, sweet guy that lost his wife, that couple... I think it’s important that you have happy couples to balance out the toxic, negative couples.” – Jeff [38:46]

• On Parenting

  • “She’s very creative and very visual... She’ll go in my closet, she’ll grab another pair, and she’ll say, ‘These work better.’ And I’m like, she’s right.” – Jeff [26:22]

• On Celiac

  • “If you want to make it rain... the Celiac Foundation slipped into my DMs and we are talking!” – Katie [42:28]
  • “Swingers. Yep. I’m serious. Those gluten free people are horny.” – Jeff [44:42]

• On Diet Culture

  • “That sounds like a yo-yo. The new version of some yo-yo.” – Shane [47:25]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:26] – Pretzel business talk and Shappy Pretzel explosion
• [05:06] – Jeff’s “Fat Watch” and Ozempic confession
• [10:33] – The Facelift Consultation saga
• [17:07] – Group joking about everyone getting on Ozempic
• [25:03] – Stories about Monroe and parenting philosophy
• [36:09] – Reality TV: Psychic’s warning and the importance of balance
• [42:00] – Katie on Celiac, gluten-free life, and foundation partnership
• [45:12] – Caller Bridget gives serious Ozempic advice
• [47:41] – “The Valley Persian Style” and more Shappy Pretzel plugs

Episode Tone & Language

The tone is conversational, irreverent, and honest, often veering into self-deprecating humor and real vulnerability—especially from Jeff. Banter is rapid-fire and full of inside jokes, while guests and regulars do not hesitate to lovingly roast each other or themselves. The episode is packed with both empathy and unfiltered honesty about show business, personal struggles, and LA culture.

For listeners who want a mix of celebrity dirt, real-life struggle, pop-culture riffing, and comic chaos—this episode delivers a well-balanced, salty-sweet ride.