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Nadine Artemis, founder of Living Libations, reflects on how modern culture places our senses in a hierarchy, often prioritizing the visual while neglecting the richness of the others. She invites us to consider beauty not just as appearance, but as a full body experience; a harmony of scent, sound, touch, and presence. We talk about living in deeper relationship with nature, and how that connection can support a more vibrant, embodied life. Our conversation covers topics like the rise of “millennial menopause” in women who are currently in their 30s, how to embrace winter while still supporting vitamin D synthesis, and the relationship between circadian rhythm, mitochondrial health, and hormone balance. In the extended episode, we discuss heartbreak, love, babies, and the intimacy that shapes us.

Nadine Artemis is the author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care and the creator of Living Libations, a pure and luxurious line of organic oral care, botanical beauty care, and medicinal elixirs often called the “holy grail” of wholesome skincare. Artemis is an innovative aromacologist, and her healing formulations and her concept of renegade beauty encourage effortlessness and inspire people to rethink conventional notions of wellness and beauty.

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3:26 An ecosystem of nurturing

4:14 Beauty as a union

8:21 Being valued & valuing yourself internally

10:21 Investing in your “is-ness” to release control

13:57 Womanhood, mothering, body knowledge, and changes in societal family norms

20:35 Getting to the root of health issues

24:53 Self-discovery, hormones, and mitochondrial health

32:01 Circadian rhythm as the foundation of our biology

Behind Closed Doors Extended Interview includes:

38:53 Skin, melanin, and the need for Vitamin D sufficiency

41:50 Making time and space for rest

43:09 Building resilience

46:48 Carrying forward the faith in life and your relationship with yourself

47:23 Love, heartbreak, and intimacy

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