Beauty Lab Podcast 2025 Year in Review: Our First Year, Favorite Guests + Biggest Takeaways

Welcome back to the Beauty Lab Podcast — and wow, we can’t believe we’re saying this — but this episode is our official 2025 year in review. This was our very first year doing the podcast, and honestly? It still feels a little surreal.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Thank you to every listener, every subscriber, every person who sent a DM, left a comment, shared an episode, or tuned in while folding laundry or driving carpool. You showed up for us every single week, and we don’t take that lightly.

This episode was all about looking back, sharing our favorite moments, and giving a huge thank-you to the incredible guests who helped shape our first year.

 

Our First Year Behind the Mic (And Why It Still Feels Wild)

When we started this podcast, we honestly had no idea what to expect. Seeing things like regular listeners, subscribers, and weekly downloads still makes us laugh a little — in the best way.

The biggest surprise? How quickly this turned into a real community. Not just listeners, but people who engage, ask thoughtful questions, and help shape future episodes. That part has been everything.

Guest Highlights + Biggest Takeaways from 2025

We were lucky enough to host some truly amazing experts this year — many of them doing their very first podcast ever (and totally crushing it).

Here are a few standout moments we’re still thinking about:

Self-Care Looks Different for Everyone

Our very first guest helped reframe what self-care really means. Something that feels simple to one person can feel overwhelming to someone else — and that reminder built a lot more empathy into how we show up for others.

Style Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

One of our favorite fashion conversations reminded us that trends are optional. If something doesn’t feel good on your body, it’s okay to skip it — and finding what does work can change how you feel every single day.

Gut Health, Fermentation + That Kimchi Question

We finally got an answer to the age-old question: why does fermented food smell intense but taste amazing? This episode connected gut health to skin, hair, and overall wellness in a way that just clicked.

Collagen, Spray Tans + Skincare Surprises

We learned that not all collagen is created equal, that spray tanning has come a long way, and that skincare ingredients are now showing up in places we never expected — even body treatments.

Women’s Health Deserves Better Conversations

From pelvic floor health to prenatal and postnatal wellness, menopause, and holistic care — these episodes were powerful reminders that women deserve more education, more support, and way more open conversations.

Detox vs Reset (And Why Words Matter)

One of our final episodes of the year completely shifted how we think about detoxing. It’s not about quick fixes — it’s about long-term support, balance, and small changes that actually stick.

The Community That Made This Possible

We couldn’t do this without our people. The listeners who show up every week, send ideas, suggest guests, and share what they want to learn next. This podcast became what it is because of that feedback.

And we have to give the biggest shoutout to Jen, our behind-the-scenes magic-maker. Episodes don’t just magically appear — and she’s the reason everything runs smoothly, consistently, and on time (with bonus bloopers).

The Stats That Blew Our Minds

We published one episode every week for 58 weeks — which puts us in the top 1–2% of podcasts for consistency and longevity.

Here’s the wild part: about 90% of podcasts stop after just three episodes. The fact that we made it this far says everything about commitment, teamwork, and the community around this show.

Wrapping Up 2025 (And Looking Ahead)

This year taught us so much — about podcasting, about wellness, about technology we never planned to learn, and about ourselves. More than anything, it reminded us how powerful connection really is.

If you listened to even one episode this year, thank you. If you listened to all of them, wow — you’re family now.

Here’s to more conversations, more learning, and more experimenting with your beauty routine next year.