In a recent Zoom conversation, former Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder opened up about the evolution of her self-care philosophy. The former reality-tv “queen bee” admits that the confidence she once flaunted has softened with age, especially after she became a wife and mother of two. “I look back on Vanderpump Rules, and I spoke with such conviction” she says, recalling the certainty she held at 23. “I was 23 years old, and I thought I was right no matter what. But the older I get, the more I realize I’m not always right. More often than once, I’m wrong.”
That admission sets the tone for a candid discussion about how motherhood forced her to rethink what “being right” actually meant. “Having kids really forces you to be introspective” Schroeder explains, noting that the arrival of her daughter temporarily made her feel lost. Yet she quickly realized that a healthier, happier parent needed to prioritize personal well-being. “I lost myself for a bit, especially after I had my daughter. But I realized I would be a better mom if I was actively taking care of myself, feeling good, and liking the way I looked in the mirror.”
Morning habits that anchor a busy day
Schroeder’s day begins with a practical, almost medical, routine. “As soon as I wake up, I have to put in my eye drops because I have horribly dry eyes,” she remarks. After brushing her teeth, the third step is a can of Celsius preferably the sparkling apple-pear flavor. The ritual is so ingrained that she jokes about forgetting to move the drink from the garage to the fridge, exclaiming, “D*mn it.” When her son Messer has school, she becomes the logistics manager, handling his preparation and commute; on off-days, she treats the morning more leisurely, allowing herself extra time to get ready.
Fitness in five minutes: the EMS obsession
Despite describing herself as “a lazy girl,” Schroeder has embraced a single, high-intensity workout method for the past five years. She invests in electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training, a suit that “zaps” muscles while she lifts dumbbells. “I do it for 20 minutes once or twice a week,” she says, noting that the resistance feels like “800 pounds in my hand.” The regimen, though brief, has given her noticeable arm strength, even if she never considered herself “toned.” This disciplined yet modest approach mirrors her broader wellness outlook: effective, low-time-commitment practices that fit a busy family schedule.
Beauty experiments: from CO2 lasers to Botox loyalty
Schroeder’s most dramatic beauty story involves a series of skin-renewal procedures. Her doctor recommended undergoing CO2 laser and Sylfirm X treatments simultaneously, a plan she executed three times, once a month, for three months. The results were impressive once the swelling subsided, yet the immediate aftermath left her looking “like a creature from *The Hills Have Eyes*,” as she humorously describes it. Adding to the chaos, a neighborhood evacuation for telephone-pole repairs forced her to stay home, crawling beneath windows for food while helicopters hovered overhead.
When it comes to injectables, Schroeder’s experience is equally colorful. A botched Botox session in Manhattan Beach left her face contorted, with hollows under her eyes and an off-kilter smile. After that episode, she swore off random providers and now travels to the surgeon who performed her breast reduction, Dr. Firouz for all future Botox work. “Once you find someone that knows your face, don’t go anywhere else” she advises, noting that Dr. Firouz has been her go-to for a decade.
Upcoming tweaks and nightly wind-down
Never one to shy away from further enhancements, Schroeder teases a “breast lift again” and a “tummy tuck,” promising a post-procedure period where “no one asks anything of me. I’m getting hot.” Fans of her series House of Stassi have already spotted neck and trap Botox in recent episodes, adding transparency to her journey.
When the lights finally dim, she relies on a mix of supplements and sleep aids to secure rest. “A lot of supplements. MelatoninmagnesiumXanax — that’s not a supplement,” she jokes, adding that a “Lemme gummy” can substitute when she skips the prescription. Unisom, she says, is a “miracle sleeping pill,” and she refuses to “raw dog sleep.”
Advice she wishes she’d heard earlier
If she could travel back in time, Schroeder’s counsel focuses on skin health. “Take your skin care routine seriously” she urges, noting that she only began earnest skin care in her 30s. She wonders how different her complexion might look if she’d started earlier, emphasizing that “there’s a reason all of this skin care exists. It’s good for you.” This retrospective wisdom encapsulates the overarching theme of her interview: the shift from youthful bravado to mindful, sustainable self-care.
From a Miami swim-week appearance that sparked compliments to rediscovering simple pleasures like applying makeup at home, Schroeder’s journey underscores that true confidence comes not from flawless veneers but from the consistent, intentional actions she takes each day. Whether she’s sipping a refreshing Celsius in a New York (Manhattan) apartment or navigating the chaos of a neighborhood evacuation, the reality star’s story is a reminder that wellness is a mosaic of small, deliberate choices.
