The Unfiltered Glowdown Podcast

Your Metabolism Is Not “Slow”… It’s STRUGGLING. Let’s Fix That, Amor.

Your metabolism is not “slow,” amor… she’s STRUGGLING.In this episode of The Unfiltered Glowdown, Chef/Nutritionist/Skin Therapist Mayi breaks down the REAL science behind metabolic flexibility — your body’s ability to switch between fuel sources — and how losing that flexibility affects your energy, hormones, mood, cravings, inflammation, and your SKIN glow.
Inside this episode:✨ What metabolic flexibility actually is (in normal people language)✨ Why new research links diet quality + movement timing to better metabolic health✨ How inflexibility creates fatigue, inflammation, cravings, weight resistance & dull skin✨ How your mitochondria control your glow (and how to support them)✨ Chef-approved meals that help restore your “metabolic switch”✨ Sleep, stress & lifestyle habits that support metabolic flow✨ ZERO diet culture nonsense — only real science with sass
All science is based on peer-reviewed research:Smith et al., Endocrine Reviews (2018)Goodpaster et al., NIH (2017)Galgani et al., Frontiers in Nutrition (2022)Torres-Aguilar et al., Nature (2025)
Your metabolism isn’t slow, cariño.She’s overwhelmed — and today, we fix that.

🎙️ Episode 7: “The Gut–Skin Gossip: What Your Microbiome Isn’t Telling You”

Your skin’s not being moody for no reason, mi amor — it’s reacting to the drama happening in your gut! 🧫✨
In this episode of The Unfiltered Glowdown, Chef Mayi spills the probiotic tea on the gut–skin axis — the gossip hotline between your microbiome and your glow.Find out how sugar, stress, and “healthy” ingredients like emulsifiers can secretly sabotage your skin… and how to get your bacteria back on your side.
Because sometimes, the real skincare routine starts in your stomach. 💅
💜 What you’ll learn:– The real science behind the gut–skin connection– Hidden ingredients that mess up your microbiome– The foods and habits that feed your glow from within– Chef Mayi’s signature Gut-Skin Glow Bowl recipe 🍽️
Sassy, bold, and science-backed — it’s time to let your gut and your glow finally get along.
#Skincare #Nutrition #GutHealth #TheUnfilteredGlowdown #InkredibleFlow #ChefMayi

Episode 6. The Secret Life of Ingredients

Episode 6: The Secret Life of Ingredients
Think you know your superfoods? Think again, cariño. In this episode, I uncover the underrated glow-boosters hiding in your pantry — from miso and sesame seeds to purple corn, pineapple cores, and even corn silk. Skincare meets soul food with a sprinkle of sass. ✨

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✨ Not all that glitters is gold. In this episode, I expose wellness scams—detox teas, collagen waters, gold masks, celery juice—and break down what they actually do (the good, the bad, and the BS). Real glow comes from dentro hacia afuera.

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Episode 4 – Private Chef Life: Not Always Caviar & Champagne
Everybody thinks being a private chef is all glamor — yachts, champagne, and filet mignon under the stars. But honey, the truth is a little less “luxury lifestyle” and a lot more “two grocery runs in one day.”
In this episode of The Unfiltered Glowdown, I spill the behind-the-scenes tea on what it’s really like cooking for a high-profile family like the Vecellios. From never knowing how many people you’re feeding, to surprise last-minute menu changes, to working holidays while everyone else is sipping wine — it’s chaos, exhaustion, and creativity all rolled into one.
But don’t get it twisted — there’s beauty too. The Vecellios are kind, respectful, and make you feel appreciated. The staff is like family. And the joy of bringing people together around the table? That’s why I do it.
🎙️ So tune in for the unfiltered truth: being a private chef isn’t just caviar and champagne… it’s hustle, love, and a whole lot of glow.

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Private jets and luxury kitchens look glamorous, but honey… the grind behind the glam is a whole other story. In this episode, I spill the tea on wild client requests, jet-lagged skincare hacks, and the foods that keep me glowing when the schedule doesn’t. Because the glam may sparkle, but the grind? That’s where the real Glowdown happens. 💜

The Unfiltered Glowdown - Episode 2: Burnout & Real Talk

Hey Flamingos! In this episode, Marjorie gets real about burnout - not the cute kind you fix with a jade roller, but the kind that hits when you're cooking for billionaires while your skin is mad at your life choices. From traveling nonstop as a private chef to learning that you can't glow through exhaustion, this is the unfiltered truth about rest, self-care, and why your serum won't save you if your nervous system is screaming. Key Topics: - Real burnout vs. "wellness culture" burnout - Working as a private chef for the ultra-rich - Why your skin snitches when you're not resting - The lie of "glowing through it" - Practical restoration over productivity #skincare #burnout #wellness #selfcare #chef #realtalk #unfiltered

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Meet Marjorie Leon—nutritionist, skincare therapist & chef who's done with wellness BS. From spa owner to burnt-out in Miami, she learned the hard truth: you can't exfoliate your way out of burnout. Real glow starts from within. Welcome to your unfiltered space. 🔥