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=Single and not feeling fabulous? Family stressing you out? Here’s your guide to find freedom and fulfillment through the holiday season and beyond.

We know the holidays can be tough for many people, so we decided to use the last episode of the year to help tap into our inner beauty. We talk to Jacqui Pugh, a freedom and fulfillment coach, about how to find inner confidence and peace this holiday season and beyond, to make 2023 our best year yet! She shares tips on:

• Heartbreak: how her “rock bottom” prompted her to pursue a new career (and might inspire you to as well!)
• The common denominator is YOU: how to use this to make positive changes n your life
• Single and Fabulous: advice for thriving through the holiday season
• Let it out and let it go! Emotion = Energy in motion. How to feel your feelings and then work past them
• Learn to romance life: how to get out of your own headspace and embrace the world around us.
• Single time is golden time: learn to take advantage of it!

To learn more about Jacqui or her coaching, check out jacquipugh.com. And a special thank you to our listeners for your love and support throughout the year. Wishing you all the best holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in 2023 with great tips on how to start the new year, the latest innovations in aging science, beauty and aesthetic trends and more!

Vagina Lipstick? We were intrigued too. And knowing that Khloe Kardashian is a fan (and in no way sponsored by the company), we had to know more. Which lead us to Dr. Claire Bertuccio.

After witnessing the harsh effects radiation can have on the skin, specifically, intimate (vulvar) skin, Dr. Bertucio started recommending one of her favorite feminine skincare brands, Vmagic, to help her patients feel sexy and empowered post-treatment. She now sits at the top of the care-down-there empire, which 

We talk to Dr. Bertucio about:

• How she became the CEO of Vmagic and why she uses it in her clinic for the most sensitive patients
• Vagina vs vulva: the 101
• Why celebrities (including Khloe Kardashian) include Vmagic in their daily routines
• How to use ‘Lips Stick’ and other Vmagic products to protect our vulvas 
• Menopause and the changes down there that occur

SHOP THE SHOW:

Vmagic Feminine Lips Stick

Vmagic Organic Vulva Balm



This podcast is not sponsored. All opinions are always 100% honest and my own. Links are affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something, I may receive a commission for the sale. It doesn't cost you anything extra and you are free to use the link or not as you choose. If you do use my links, I appreciate your support.

Kat Burki has created a beauty brand powered by cutting-edge nutritional science to deliver cold-processed, nutrient-dense formulations. We speak to the founder about:

• What "skin nutrition" is and why it’s important
• From Law to Epidemiology to Beauty Entrepreneur: How she got her start in the beauty industry
• Small batch skincare and why it matters
• 4 pillars of Kat Burki Skincare and what she recommends everyone try!
• The Beauty and Body Detox program

Shop the show:

Kat Burki Vitamin C Intensive Face Cream

Kat Burki 5-Steps On-The-Go Set

Kat Burki Retin-C Treatment Complex

This podcast is not sponsored. All opinions are always 100% honest and my own. Links are affiliate links. If you click a link and buy something, I may receive a commission for the sale. It doesn't cost you anything extra and you are free to use the link or not as you choose. If you do use my links, I appreciate your support.

Ask any beauty editor and they’ve probably heard of (and use) the cult Lotion P50 from Biologique Recherche. Built from a network of spa partners, this French brand has become the best-kept secret among beauty editors, influencers, and celebrities.  

We talk to Margot Hubert, the US General Manager of Biologique Recherche, about:

• Biologique Recherche’s detailed skin analysis: a methodology of 3 stages (Assessment, Initialization, and treatment)
• The history of the brand
• P50 Lotion: The reason this hero product is commonly referred to as the best beauty product ever made
• Evolving treatment: the importance of changing products to achieve skincare goals
• Their first flagship Ambassade in the US: The two-story Ambassade is dedicated to Biologique Recherche’s unique methodology, proprietary skin diagnostics, full range of products, and highly customized, results-driven treatments for face, body, and scalp.

To learn more about the brand, its products locations and the new Ambassade, visit mybr.com

Move over Botox, there’s a new shot in town and this one claims to last on average 6 months (and up to 9 months for some patients)!

We sit down with board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Corey L. Hartman, Founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, AL, to learn everything we can about the yet unreleased neuromodulator. He talks about:

• Where and when you can get it (it’s a select rollout folks!)
• How it works – and the new mechanism of action for relaxing the muscle that differs from Botox
• Who the ideal patient is
• What to be aware of before trying this and what can go wrong  

What worked in our 20s and 30s most likely, will not work as effectively in our 40s - everything from managing weight, to how stress takes a toll on our bodies begins to change as we enter perimenopause in our 40s (and for some as early as 35!)  

We talk to Jennifer Hanway, Holistic Nutritionist, about:

• Surprising facts about menopause you need to know
• Essential testing during perimenopause and menopause: what you should be asking your doctor to test for
• How to be your own best medical advocate
• Stress management and how it affects our overall health and wellbeing
• NAD+ and Glutathione - the new darlings of the supplement world, but do they work?
• Maximizing your in-office beauty procedures: why your overall health matters!
• The Anti-aging Wellness Program: how to harness the power of your own body (listen to the full episode with Jennifer and Dr. Russak here).

To stay on top of the latest nutrition and wellness tips, check out Jennifer’s blog, and follow her on Instagram @jenniferhanway.  For more information about the Anti-aging Wellness program, click here.

Everyone wants to look young for as long as possible. But what if you could banish wrinkles for 10 years at a time, instead of needing injections every few months? According to Acorn Biolabs founder, Dr. Drew Taylor, in the next few years, you’ll be able to use your own cells to reverse aging and sun damage to your skin – and your hair follicles are the key!

He believes that cryogenic preservation of our cells could unlock the potential for regenerative treatments from hair regrowth to skin rejuvenation, injury recovery, and even disease treatment. We speak to the entrepreneur and regenerative medicine pioneer about:

• His beginnings as a professional baseball player with the Toronto Bluejays while simultaneously earning a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto.
• Acorn Biolabs: how they are trying to help more people access the future of regenerative medicine by providing affordable, accessible, and non-invasive cell banking.
• The optimal age to bank cells
• Potential for these treatments in the beauty and medical space - from improving collagen to potentially 3D printing organs.
• The non-invasive procedure to collect hair follicles for cell banking

When Juliana Brewer’s father was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, the skincare options available for him felt clinical. And so she and her brother set out to create products that embraced the self-care experience and were safe for his sensitized skin.

After years of experimenting with K-beauty-inspired ingredients, and consulting with dermato-oncologists, Happy 2nd Birthday was born. The skincare line provides options that are gentle yet effective for everyone from cancer patients to nursing mothers—and anyone with sensitive skin.  

We talk to the co-founder of Happy 2nd Birthday about:

• Navy experience: Juliana shares her experience as a woman in the Navy, the demands of moving around, and starting a family while embarking on a career. 
• Creating the line: how their father’s battle with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma inspired Juliana and her brother to create a more luxurious line of products that were safe for those undergoing chemo.
• K-beauty inspirations: how her culture has influenced the products
• The “Happy 2nd Birthday” name: when their father received a bone-marrow transplant, he was given a “second birthday”
• Skincare concerns and recommendations when undergoing chemo, pregnancy, or skin-sensitizing conditions.

There’s been a seismic shift in the global wellness industry with an innovative and peerless approach to the concept of living well. Luxury private member’s clubs are popping up, like BIÂN, that deliver holistic wellness, vitality and social well-being. 

BIÂN weaves Eastern and Western philosophies; concierge medicine; a signature holistic apothecary; extensive yoga, fitness, Pilates and studio programming; chef-driven food and beverage offerings; cutting edge therapeutic modalities; luxurious spa, elite aesthetic & beauty services and grand social gathering spaces – all in one dynamic space. This means that if you have the means, you can get your botox, barre and blood pressure in one pristine location. 

We speak to Mar Soraparu, BIÂN’s Chief Wellness Officer, about:

• The shift toward luxury concierge wellness
• Yoga and how it benefits our mind, body, and skin!
• Membership advisors: The ultimate in personalized wellness programming
• The future of personalized medicine

Research estimates that 90% of women are walking around in the wrong bra size, “although I think the statistic is higher than that,” says bra fit expert Jené Luciani.  

Whether from weight loss or gain, aging, menopause or due to surgical intervention, chances are, our bra size will change over the course of our lives, and she recommends getting fit for bras every year. But how can we make sure we are wearing the right size, or fitting ourselves correctly? 

We talk to the expert to uncover some of the biggest “bra-blems” and how we can make sure our girls are being supported. In this episode we’ll cover:

• The signs that you’re wearing the wrong size
• Inconsistencies from brand to brand (and how to handle them)
• Breast shape and how can affect your bra size
• Inclusivity in the industry: binders and bras for men
• Mastectomy bras and companies that design specifically for post-surgical bodies
• Tubular breasts and Jené’s experience with them
• Sagging breasts and how to prevent them

For everything you want to know about bras (their history, dealing with teens and of course, fit tips) check out The Bra Book.