In this radiant episode of The Healthy Pod, Nicole sits down with longtime friend, wellness founder, and marketing powerhouse Mangala Rao D’sa—the creator of Chāsma Skin, a luxe Ayurvedic skincare brand blending ancient rituals with modern science.

With 20 years of experience building iconic brands like PepsiCo, Roots, and Indigo, Mangala made a bold pivot from corporate life to holistic entrepreneurship. Now, she’s redefining skincare through the lens of Ayurveda—creating glow-boosting rituals that bring balance, beauty, and calm to your everyday routine.

Together, Nicole and Mangala dive into:
        •        What Ayurveda actually is—and how it can transform your skin
        •        The real difference between Ayurvedic and clean beauty
        •        Mangala’s exact morning and evening skincare rituals
        •        How to glow with intention (even if you only have 3 minutes a day!)
        •        Her transition from CPG exec to purpose-driven founder
        •        A fun round of Glow-Up or Gimmick? featuring face yoga, moon water & more
        •        The product she recommends to every single customer

This conversation is equal parts soulful, science-backed, and skin-obsessed.

FOLLOW MANGALA & CHĀSMA SKIN:
Website: www.charismaskin.com
Instagram: @chasmaskin
TikTok: @chasmaskin
Amazon: Chāsma on Amazon

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In this heartfelt episode of The Healthy Pod, Nicole — host, wellness advocate, and founder of Health Collective — opens up about a recent family scare: her son’s broken arm. She shares candidly about the emotional rollercoaster of being a mom in crisis and how the experience has impacted her mental and physical well-being. Nicole also dives into the new health and wellness protocols she’s implementing to stay grounded — including cutting out refined foods and simplifying her routine for deeper nourishment. In the second half of the episode, Nicole answers listener questions, covering everything from micromindfulness moments, to postpartum recovery. It’s an honest, vulnerable, and empowering conversation you won’t want to miss.

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When I was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma on my scalp, my world shifted. Fear, anxiety, and the “what ifs” took over—but I refused to let them define me.
In this solo episode, I’m sharing my raw and honest journey from diagnosis to surgery and the exact science-backed steps I used to shift my mindset, reclaim my energy, and turn my worst days into moments of strength and gratitude.
If you’re facing uncertainty, stress, or just need a mental reset, this episode is for you. Because even in the hardest moments, we have the power to take back control.
🎧 Hit play now—you won’t want to miss this one.

This week on the Healthy Pod we get to know the man behind the scrubs, Dr. Sorkin OB/GYN. We learn about his adolesence, who inspired him, how balances his incredibly busy life, his viral social media presence AND he dishes his BEST advice in his area of expertise: Women's Health. We dig into everything from child birth to menopause and everything in between. You do not want to miss this! 

Nicole shares her best kept secrets on how to create and keep habits. Check out her top 10 hints to stick to your habits and make yourself proud. 

Episode References: Jim Kwik - Limitless

In part 2 of Nicole & Rachel's connect, we talk first impressions, what shaped us to be who we are and the 3 key questions we can ask ourselves to reach out full potential

Rachel Leung makes her podcast debut, holding nothing back. With 10+ years in corporate marketing, she knows the power of first impressions—but what happens when people don’t accept or understand you? In part one of this two-part conversation, we dive into the universal struggle of wanting to be liked, navigating different personalities, and learning to make peace with not being for everyone. Learn more and follow Rachel’s journey on Instagram: @nenesinla

Interviews referenced in this episode:
    •    David Goggins – Stop Caring What People Think About You
    •    Mel Robbins – “The Let Them Theory”

Nicole take you through the process she takes to set meaningful goals and stick to them. It's a great way to engage with the family and get deep. Here are some resources that Nicole mentions. https://stan.store/NicBlu 

Peggy Zapantis shares all her best kept secrets, advice and treatments as we delve into skin care, maintaining our youthful appearance and ensuring our skin looks and feels amazing

Ashli Katz brings inspiration, aha moments, nuggets to remember as breaks down her transformative method and shares her journey with Nicole & the healthy pod collective.