Weekend: “Wellness Bro” Drama 💪

Skimm'd in a trendy pair of jeans — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today [theSkimm Logo] [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( March 31, 2024 Daily Skimm Header Image Skimm'd in [a trendy pair of jeans]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Update location]( or [View forecast]( EDITOR’S NOTE Happy Sunday. For those of you observing Easter, might I direct your attention to the best use of Easter candy I’ve ever seen? Meet the “[Peeptini](.” While I recover from the sugar hangover, I’ll be watching [this video]( of American figure skater Ilia Malinin’s winning routine…set to the “Succession” theme song. Thanks to TikTok, I may also consider getting my color analysis done ([here’s a preview of what to expect](), correcting my posture with [helpful hints from Jennifer Garner](, and shopping for a [Canadian tuxedo as chic as Beyoncé’s](, in honor of her album release. — Alex Carr / Editorial Director / New York, NY [Deeply important information] 🏝 The key to planning — and surviving — a trip with your friends: Knowing whether you’re the [“planner friend” or the “Venmo friend,”]( apparently. ❤️ Turns out, you can [pay someone to swipe for you](. Beats having to do major “[hermeneutic labor](.” 🫙 “[Do you really want to spend your one wild and precious life putting marshmallows in jars?](” Sending this to all our friends with pantries that rival [Khloe Kardashian’s](. 🥪 The only thing more controversial than [how you cut a sandwich](? According to TikTok, how you [eat a sandwich](. 🤫 The next time you’re thinking of using the silent treatment, here’s [why you might want to think twice](. [I can't look away] Over the past few years, podcasting health guru, “wellness bro,” and Stanford neuroscientist [Andrew Huberman has gained a devoted following]( — even earning him the nickname “[Daddy Huberman](” on TikTok. His disciples range from the health-obsessed to the casual millennial contemplating drinking more water. His platform is his podcast, the “Huberman Lab” (5+ million subscribers), where the two-hour episodes sound like a college science class and give listeners a plethora of “protocols” to live healthier — from “get more sunlight” to “eat kiwis before bed.” Instead of being a regular wellness influencer, Huberman’s appeal is that he’s a credentialed and thoughtful scientist. But this week, a [New York magazine profile]( called into question his academic and personal integrity, reporting that Huberman engaged in manipulative and coercive behavior with five of his ex-girlfriends, whom he dated…at the same time. Of course, the internet had its thoughts (this [creator said it best](). Some in the wellness space were quick to point out that the infidelity and just plain bizarre behavior (like ghosting research partners) aren’t signs of a man who’s achieved optimal well-being. Though, his numerous defenders argued you do have to be high-functioning to maintain that number of relationships and called the piece a hit job. Worth noting: It’s not the first time Huberman has been criticized. He’s [previously been accused]( of cherry-picking data and peddling a wild stack of supplements. But what this cover story really did was question the value of trusting any wellness guru, whether that’s Gwyneth Paltrow, Meghan Markle (see: [her rumored product launches](), Joe Rogan (please, no), or Huberman. Particularly since, at the end of the day, they’re humans. [Need new music.] Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you can guess what our answer is going to be. So apologies for being obvious, but grab [your Beyoncé-approved Stetson](, put on [your best cowboy core](, and order that [look-alike “Cowboy Carter” sash]( because Beyoncé’s “[Cowboy Carter](” is here. The country album (correction: “[Beyoncé album](”) includes 27 tracks, with cameos from country titans (like Willie Nelson and [pioneering Black country artist Linda Martell](), family ([listen for Rumi]( at the start of “Protector”), and everyone in between (see: [Post Malone](, [Miley Cyrus](). Not to mention, there’s also a cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” [albeit with new lyrics](, and the Beatles’ “Blackbird,” featuring [Queen Bey’s own fab four](: Black country artists Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts. The only thing missing? The [long-awaited “Telephone” sequel]( — though, there is [a very small nod]( to the video. Guess we’ll just have to wait for “[Act III](.” [Can we not??] Step aside, Tabis, Big Red Boots, and heeled Crocs — fashion’s [next big “ugly” shoe]( is here. And it comes courtesy of Ugg. While we were willing to accept (read: quietly ignore) [the Ultra Mini Platforms](, the brand’s newest style is a step too far. The [Venture Daze clogs]( combine Ugg’s iconic Tasman slipper with a super chunky, Sketchers-like sole for a look that’s apparently “[unapologetically expressive](.” Not to mention, it does away with the only defensible characteristic of Uggs, which is warmth. Still, Vogue’s already calling the shoes “[a celebrity favorite](,” after spotting them on Gigi Hadid and Barry Keoghan. Fingers crossed that’s just a coincidence. [While I can't afford a house...] Karl Lagerfeld’s last residence sold at auction for [nearly $11 million](. Normally, that amount of money, particularly in the world of [celebrity real estate](, wouldn’t be enough to make us drop what we’re doing and search for the photos. But, trust us, you’re going to want to do just that. (See the [unfurnished photos here]( and [furnished ones here](.) That’s because the Paris apartment — [one of 20 homes]( owned by the late fashion designer — is so futuristic, so avant-garde, so industrial that even [Lagerfeld once declared](, “This is not a house, it’s a spaceship.” That was intentional, given it took two years to pour the concrete-and-silicone floors, install the frosted glass partitions, and reconfigure the 2,800-square-foot space into three main rooms (a living room, bedroom-bathroom suite, and wardrobe). There’s also a butler’s pantry, since “no cooking was allowed in the apartment.” Apparently, that happened at another apartment he owned around the corner. 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