Let's Not Talk About The Husband

Episode: "Our Wellness Secrets Revealed: The Skincare, Fitness & Nutrition Hacks Keeping Us Young"

Hosts: Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin
Date: August 22, 2025
Podcast Network: Dear Media

Overview

In this candid, amusing, and deeply personal episode, Hollywood couple Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin pull back the curtain on their daily wellness routines, revealing their approaches to skincare, fitness, and nutrition. The conversation showcases their playful dynamic and philosophical differences: Lisa is a devotee of products and protocols, while Harry is proudly minimalist, relying on basic routines and a strong belief in the body’s natural intelligence. The couple trade stories about their upbringings, eating habits (and vices), generational quirks, and the keys to aging well in and out of Hollywood.

Key Topics & Segments

1. A Battle of the Bathroom (00:40–03:43)

• Product Takeover: Lisa reflects on her overflowing collection of beauty products, contrasting it with Harry's modest stash.
  • "Your products are growing like a fungus all across the bathroom." — Harry, 00:59
• Harry's Perspective: He’s aware but not bothered, since Lisa “looks fabulous” (01:31).
• Minimalist vs. Maximalist: Harry marvels at how Lisa manages the chaos and asserts: “You’re definitely a hoarder. And it looks neat the way this stuff is organized.” (02:09)

2. Skincare: Opposites Attract (03:44–08:10)

• Lisa’s Routine: Lisa shares how she transitioned Harry from baby oil to Dr. Perricone skincare 15 years ago. Her own approach is expansive, experimental, and product-heavy.
• Harry’s Philosophy: He hasn’t washed his face in “40 years” (04:27) and fundamentally believes in the body’s self-regulation.
  • “The human body is the greatest machine the universe has ever created.” — Harry, 04:50
• Addictions & Habits: Lisa admits to being “addicted to everything” — especially lip gloss. Harry abstains, believing once you start, you’ll never stop (06:01).
• Notable Quote:
  • “I’m addicted to absolutely everything, and I use absolutely everything. Harry uses nothing.” — Lisa, 06:13

3. Food Philosophy: Processed Snacks vs. Clean Eating (07:01–09:00)

• Diet Differences: Harry avoids junk food and snacks (aside from his beloved Ralph’s oatmeal cookies), while Lisa loves her “snacks, her chips, her things” and grew up on processed treats.
• Cookie Showdown:
  • "One cookie for $5.99 at Erewhon, 12 cookies for $3.99 at Ralph's... the ones at Erewhon are shitty and don't taste good." — Harry, 07:27
• Perspective Shift: Lisa has become healthier over time, yet still holds a soft spot for processed foods, calling herself “the most unhealthy human.”

4. Vitamins, Supplements & Peptides (09:28–12:17)

• Lisa’s Cabinet: Lisa is “big on vitamins and supplements,” taking a daily mix of adrenal support, B vitamins, multivitamin, D3, bone-building algae calcium, magnesium, and peptides.
• Harry’s Minimalism: “I haven't taken a vitamin pill since... in my memory...” (10:06)
• Lisa on Peptides: She takes NAD in the morning for metabolism, and a nightly supplement that “stimulates your human growth hormone.”
• Debate: Does any of this work? Lisa firmly believes “there is [a difference],” (12:04) while Harry is a skeptic.
• Energy Solution: Lisa teases, “Maybe if you took your peptides and vitamins, you wouldn’t have to take your Red Bull.” (12:38)

5. Skincare Deep Dive: Lisa’s Miracle Products (15:41–22:37)

• Barbara Sturm: Lisa credits Dr. Barbara Sturm’s products for solving her lifelong acne and melasma issues (16:28), calling Sturm “one of the nicest human beings on the planet... such a hardworking businesswoman” (17:59).
• New Trends: Lisa explains exosomes (for anti-aging), peptides, and the ongoing importance of Retin-A and sunscreen in her daily routine (19:54–20:14).
• Expert Advice: Lisa shouts out esthetician Renee Rouleau (21:00) for crucial skincare tips, including “put sunscreen on when you wake up in the morning.”
• Lifespan Scenario: Harry jokes about Lisa’s fate without her products, referencing Dorian Gray: “You’d probably... turn gray... wrinkle up and look old.” (22:23)
• Generational Reflection: The couple discuss genetics, Lisa’s mother’s facelift, and how both their parents stayed youthful and active (23:13–24:13).

6. Fitness & Daily Routines (26:07–49:01)

Harry’s Wellness Regimen (26:11–30:36)

• Exercise: Harry hikes “just under three miles” daily and lifts weights thrice weekly.

• Intermittent Fasting: He’s been fasting and skipping breakfast for 10 years, with a first meal around 2pm (26:49).

• Sleep, Nutrition & Relationships: Inspired by Peter Attia’s Outlive, he prioritizes exercise, sleep, nutrition, and positive relationships (29:01–30:36).

  “If you've got a good set of friends and a good spouse, good relationship, family situation... you eat well, you sleep well and you get lots of exercise, you live forever.” — Harry, 30:32

Lisa’s Fitness Story (39:00–49:01)

• Workout History: Lisa’s done every fitness protocol under the sun — from Jazzercise, aerobics, infomercial dance DVDs, Billy Blanks, to pole dancing and Pilates (41:08–43:11).
• Yoga as Foundation: She’s practiced yoga for 27 years, originally with Steve Ross, and credits it (along with stretching generally) as key to staying youthful and limber.
• Consistency: The real secret is simply showing up and staying consistent.
  • “I think the key to youth is stretching. Gotta keep your body limber.” — Lisa, 46:58
• Stretching Advocacy: Lisa demonstrates stretches live and asserts, “Everything you can do to stretch your body is the key to youth, I think.” (50:02)

7. Family Quirks & The Mysterious Sneezing Habit (33:23–38:56)

• Quirky Genetics: Lisa, her dad, and siblings sneeze 8–14 times in a row after eating “rich” foods. Harry speculates it’s environmental, not genetic, and Lisa suspects GMOs.
• Seeking Answers: Lisa asks listeners with the same issue to call in with their stories (35:07).
• COVID Anecdote: Lisa recounts the challenges of sneezing in public during the pandemic (35:24).
• Paris Exception: She doesn’t sneeze much in Europe, reinforcing her GMO theory (37:25).

8. Attitude, Mindset & Final Insights (48:49–52:19)

• Positive Mindset: Lisa emphasizes the power of joy and positivity in staying youthful.
  • “I would say [I’m] a very positive, mindful, joyous person, and I think that also helps me.” — Lisa, 48:53
• Why Look Good: For Lisa, looking good contributes to feeling good, which translates into treating others better (51:02).
• Harry’s Take: Harry reiterates that lifestyle choices can be very personal: “You have your way and I have mine, which are totally different.” (52:16)
• Practical Advice: Always consult with your doctor before starting new routines (53:05).

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Whatever those little bottles of shit have in them that you put on your body or your face or whatever it is, it’s working.” — Harry, 01:39
• “I'm addicted to absolutely everything... Harry uses nothing.” — Lisa, 06:13
• “If you put it [chapstick] on, you’re stuck — you gotta put it on again. You become addicted.” — Harry, 06:01
• “I haven’t taken a vitamin since… in my memory.” — Harry, 10:06
• “I really had bad, bad skin. So seven years ago, eight years ago, when I started her [Sturm’s] products, my skin stopped breaking out.” — Lisa, 16:47
• “If you started using all your stuff, would I get younger looking? Really? Should I try it?” — Harry, 20:14
• “The key to youth is stretching.” — Lisa, 46:58
• “The love you get is equal to the love you give. Isn’t that a great Beatles line?” — Harry, 51:37

Timestamps for Important Segments

• The Great Bathroom Divide: 00:40–04:10
• Skincare Philosophies: 04:10–06:42
• Snacks and Diet Contrasts: 07:01–09:00
• Supplements & Debate on Efficacy: 09:28–13:00
• In-Depth Skincare: Barbara Sturm & Beyond: 15:41–22:37
• Family’s Sneezing Mystery: 33:23–38:56
• Fitness Routines (Harry & Lisa): 39:00–47:22
• Stretching & Youth: 46:49–50:02
• Attitude and Wrapping Up: 48:49–53:41

Takeaways

• Lisa’s Recipe: Skincare + vitamins/supplements + diverse, rotating workouts (esp. yoga/stretching) + positive attitude + moderation with “fun” foods = her version of agelessness.
• Harry’s Recipe: Simplicity, clean unprocessed food, exercise, fasting, minimal products, rest — and belief in the body’s wisdom.
• Shared Principle: Consistency, joy, and staying engaged with life (and each other) are the real keys to thriving with age.

For a detailed product breakdown, Lisa suggests checking her socials for an itemized list of her favorite skincare and wellness products.