In this episode, Julie and MaryAnn break down the biggest wellness trends of Spring 2026 and decide in real time: are we keeping them… or cutting them? From ear seeding and head spas to $22 wellness drinks, snail facials, and even bee venom skincare, nothing is off limits.

If you’re in the spa, wellness, or beauty space and wondering what’s worth your energy this season (and what’s just hype), this is your spring edit. 

Ear Seeding Company we are loving: https://wthn.com/

Feeling overwhelmed, busy but not productive, or stuck in burnout? This episode breaks down how to spring clean your business, energy, and mindset—so you can simplify, realign, and grow with clarity this season.

The Spring Reset Framework, For Life and Work 

Step 1: Audit

“What feels heavy, forced, or outdated?”

Step 2: Eliminate

“What can you remove immediately?”

Step 3: Simplify

“What can be easier?”

Step 4: Realign

“What actually fits the season you’re in?”

Step 5: Protect

“What boundaries keep this clean?”

Spring Business Checklist: https://www.juliepankey.com/contact-4

Feeling calm on the outside but overwhelmed inside? Julie Pankey and MaryAnn Sessine explore nervous system stress, leadership energy, burnout signals, and simple ways to reset your vagus nerve.

OSEA Vagus Nerve Oil - https://oseamalibu.com/products/vagus-nerve-oil?_pos=1&_sid=3886400b7&_ss=r

What changes when business partners finally get in the same room together? In this episode of the SpaHive Podcast, Julie Pankey and MaryAnn Sessine explore the power of in-person collaboration, creative breakthroughs, and why proximity still matters in a virtual world. Plus, they share a candid luxury spa experience review—the good, the awkward, and the tiny guest-experience details spa professionals can’t help but notice.

In this live, in-person Besties Roundtable, Julie Pankey and MaryAnn Sessine reflect on growth, leadership, boundaries, and the things they simply don’t do anymore. From letting go of hustle culture to redefining success in the spa and wellness industry, this honest conversation is your reminder: you’re not behind — you’re just editing your life.

Are pizza parties and bonuses actually fixing burnout — or are they missing the point? In this episode, we break down the Five Love Languages in the workplace, why most leaders think they’re showing appreciation (but teams don’t feel it), and what Gallup data reveals about recognition, engagement, and profitability. If you lead a spa, wellness business, or team across multiple generations, this conversation could completely shift how you retain and motivate your people.

Hosts Marianne and Julie explore the hidden cost of always being the dependable person at work, home, and in friendships. They discuss how chronic reliability can lead to exhaustion, resentment, and even physical signs of stress tracked by devices like Oura rings.

The episode covers practical ways to protect your energy—setting boundaries, saying no, asking for support, and consciously putting one small responsibility down—while still honoring your values. They close with Galentine's Day well-wishes and a reminder to appreciate and support the reliable people in your life.

Julie and MaryAnn discuss Valentine’s Day strategies for spas—what to keep, what to skip, and how to create authentic experiences that drive return business.

They cover gift‑card tips, team buy‑in, duo (not "couples") services, Galentine’s ideas, and simple value‑adds that feel caring instead of gimmicky.

At the end of January, Julie and MaryAnn check in on the reality of goals versus expectations and why so many resolutions lose momentum. They break down SMART goal setting, the power of identity-based growth, and why redefining success can feel more supportive than starting over. This episode is a reminder that adjusting your goals isn’t failure — it’s alignment, awareness, and forward progress.

Download our S.M.A.R.T Goal Workbook- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NL3152y0169uCsrz_qKCImdzsfQMYdwu/view?usp=sharing

Julie Pankey and MaryAnn break down what sustainable growth really looks like in 2026, from building a business that supports your life to avoiding burnout, over-scaling, and constant reinvention. This episode focuses on intentional strategy, consistent marketing, and smart education to help spa owners and entrepreneurs grow steadily, profitably, and with longevity.