Sofia Lodato

New York

Editorial Assistant at Oprah Daily

Articles

Three Top Wellness Clubs You Need to Try This Summer

20 hours ago | oprahdaily.com | Sofia Lodato

Across the globe, a new wave of wellness clubs are redefining self-care and personalized health while also offering a refreshing alternative to bars as a place to convene. Enter: the modern bathhouse. Though a step up from its ancient Roman predecessors—particularly in terms of design and technology (ever heard of hyperbaric chambers?)—the basic function remains the same: open spaces used not just for bathing and health but for socializing, reading, and unwinding.
Deborah Calmeyer and Pilar Guzmán on The Transformational Power of an African Safari

1 day ago | oprahdaily.com | Sofia Lodato

Deborah Calmeyer, founder and CEO of ROAR AFRICA, knows the transformative power of Africa firsthand. As the daughter of a zoologist, Calmeyer spent her childhood and adolescence on a farm in Zimbabwe and was shaped by the country's raw natural beauty and complicated history. After moving to New York in her 20s, she felt an unmistakable pull back to her home—which became the impetus behind her luxury safari company.
Muscle, Mind, and Midlife: What We Learned From Our Protein Panel

1 week ago | oprahdaily.com | Sofia Lodato

Earlier this month, Oprah Daily teamed up with the celebrated steakhouse Hawksmoor NYC to host a conversation around a topic that deserves more airtime: the importance of protein in women's health and midlife. Set against the backdrop of the restaurant's sustainably sourced menu—from grass-fed beef to thoughtful vegan fare—this luncheon gathered together a group of health experts to help unpack the often-overlooked relationship between protein, muscle mass, longevity, brain health, and beyond.
Hoda Kotb Reveals Why She Walked Away From"The Today Show"

1 week ago | oprahdaily.com | Sofia Lodato

When Hoda Kotb announced she would be leaving The Today Show last year, fans were heartbroken—and shocked. The seasoned host and morning show icon had been with NBC for 26 years, leaving many to wonder what the exact reason was for her departure. Kotb just revealed the truth in a new interview with People: her younger daughter, Hope, 6, has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
This Therapist Is Using Plant Medicine and Psychedelics to Heal Women’s Health Gaps

2 weeks ago | oprahdaily.com | Sofia Lodato

courtesy of Melissa Whippo As the conversation around psychedelics edges into the mainstream, a growing number of practitioners are stepping up to bridge the gap between clinical science and personal healing. One such voice is the founder of Deva Collective, Melissa Whippo. Whippo, a longtime licensed psychotherapist and former social worker, has worked with plant medicine for years and seen firsthand how helpful it can be.
Gayle King and Keith Lee on Food, Family, and Supporting Small Businesses

3 weeks ago | oprahdaily.com | Sofia Lodato

Attention, all food lovers: Internet sensation Keith Lee is in New York this weekend for an epic small business–focused food-fest event: the Complex Family Style Food Festival. Our editor at large, Gayle King, was lucky enough to catch him for an interview before the festival kicks off this Saturday.
Can a Simple Hug Ease Anxiety and Reduce Pain? Experts Say Yes—Here's Why

3 weeks ago | oprahdaily.com | Sofia Lodato

Twentieth-century psychotherapist Virginia Satir is often credited with saying we need 4 hugs a day for survival, 8 for maintenance, and 12 for growth. While science has yet to affirm a specific daily dosage, we do know that physical embrace can trigger powerful physiological effects.
How One Woman’s Hormonal Journey Inspired a Health Revolution

3 weeks ago | oprahdaily.com | Sofia Lodato

For much of her life, Elix founder Lulu Ge struggled with pain caused by hormonal imbalances—from agonizing periods in her teens and twenties to post birth control syndrome (symptoms like irregular cycles, anxiety, and hair loss that occur after stopping hormonal birth control) to perimenopause. After reaching her lowest point nine years ago, she finally found relief in an unexpected yet somewhat familiar place: personalized traditional Chinese medicine.
Oprah and Mel Robbins on Coping With—And Accepting—Your Anxiety | Flipboard

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Sofia Lodato

6 hours agoTrying to ditch those carbs? I tested keto bread, wraps and bagels to find the best you should add to your weekly shop. With the warmer weather just around the corner, many of us are working to tone up ahead of T-shirt and beach season. There are tons of ways to do that, and a low-carb diet is one …
So You Haven’t Smoked Weed Since College? Let Us Bring You Up to Speed

1 month ago | oprahdaily.com | Sofia Lodato

Confession time: I was a big stoner in college. My weed habit peaked during the pandemic, when I was living at home and taking classes online; I often spent evenings nursing a joint or popping a gummy before bed. These tendencies were not lost on my mother, and eventually she wanted to try a bit with me. I offered her my vape pen with the warning to take the smallest inhale possible, which she did. Cue the anxiety attack and major paranoia.