The Skinny Dipping Rx

Have you ever felt anxious?

Or maybe a better question to ask is how often do you feel anxious?

And how do you even  know it’s anxiety?

Well, today we’re diving into all of it and I’m stripping down why anxiety happens,  how you know that what you’re feeling is anxiety and a step-by-step process to guide you through it.

I’ll also share 5 ways you can help relieve that anxious feeling on the spot.

So if you struggle with anxiety, or feel anxious sometimes, this episode gives you tools and practices to help manage it, and most of all, it lets you know that you’re not alone. 

So grab a cuppa, find a cozy spot and let’s dive in!

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

Are you ready to shed the worry and anxiety getting under your skin and start tapping into more pleasure? Do you want to reignite the confidence that’s missing from your life? I’m here for you, Skinny Dippers! Click here to set up a 100% safe, non-judgmental strategy call together, and let’s discuss how we can work together and how I can help you. I can’t wait to talk to you!

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This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

No matter what stage of life you are in, there are so many things we experience on a daily basis that make us wonder…is this normal? 

Am I normal? 

And then if you’re like so many of us, you spin in anxiety, worry and overwhelm thinking about how you’re probably the only one experiencing it, leading to feelings of shame, isolation, frustration and perhaps fear.

That’s exactly why I am beyond thrilled to have a conversation with my guest today, because she literally wrote the book about what is normal, what’s not and exactly what to do about all of it. 

My guest today is the amazing Dr. Jolene Brighten, who is a hormone expert, nutrition scientist, and thought leader in women’s medicine. 

I knew I had to have Dr. Brighten on the podcast, because my daughter, YES! my 19yr old daughter asked me if I had read Dr. Brighten’s latest book, Is this Normal?, because she was halfway through it and loving it. 

The topics in this book and that we discuss in this episode are for everyone, at everystage of life, because you’re either a woman who may be experiencing things wondering if they are normal or you know a woman you care about who is.

In this episode we are taking the plunge, and stripping away all the myths, misconceptions and misinformation about sex, sexuality, and hormones, so that you’ll be able to answer the question…Is this normal, for yourself! 

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

FEATURED ON THE SHOW

Connect with Dr. Keira

• Start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Want to be part of a nourishing supportive community?Join Somatic Skincare
• Come hang out on Instagram with me!

Connect with Dr. Brighten

• Get the book Is this Normal?
• Website
• Book Bonuses
• Instagram, TikTok and Youtube: @drjolenebrighten

If self-doubt, shame or anxiety are holding you back from applying for that promotion, getting on that zoom call or speaking up at a meeting, this episode is for you. 

In this episode, you will learn how to deepen your healing by understanding how your childhood and lived experiences may have created your “skin story” that is still impacting you as an adult.

Today, we are stripping down how your childhood and life experiences are impacting the way you see, feel and think about yourself as an adult. (And the unexpected ways a college major can change the trajectory of your life.)

The skills and tools offered in this conversation will help you understand not only why you may feel uncomfortable in your skin, but also a step by step process for how to deepen your healing journey now that you do.

I promise this will be helpful and full of powerful tools you can put into action immediately.

I need these too, which is why I’m sharing what I use myself to help you shed the layers of overwhelm in your life.

So that you start feeling like YOU again.

And I want that for you.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

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• Primo Levi:Survival In Auschwitz
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Today’s episode is a masterclass on making your mess your magic, listening to your body and living your best life now (no matter what other people say about menopause).

Menopause is inevitable, but suffering through it is optional and my guest today is stripping away the myths and misinformation that is keeping too many women on the struggle bus.

I’m thrilled that my guest today is Dr. Anna Cabeca, a triple-board certified physician in gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She’s the best selling author of The Hormone Fix, Keto-Green 16 and MenuPause. She is known nationally as The Girlfriend Doctor and is host of The Girlfriend Doctor show.  

And if you think managing menopause is only about hormone replacement, you’d be wrong.

The topic of menopause is essential and mired in misinformation, so today I’ll teach you how to truly thrive in menopause using Dr. Anna’s inspiring story and strategic skills every step of the way.

In fact, her takeaways are such gems, you’re going to want to make her your very best “Girlfriend Doctor” too. Grab your favorite beverage and tune in because class is in session with one of the most inspiring physicians in the menopause space.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

Are you ready to shed the worry and anxiety getting under your skin and start tapping into more pleasure? Do you want to reignite the confidence that’s missing from your life? I’m here for you, Skinny Dippers! Click here to set up a 100% safe, non-judgmental strategy call together, and let’s discuss how we can work together and how I can help you. I can’t wait to talk to you!

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• The antidote to stress that will amp up your sex life
• Why hormone replenishment trumps hormone replacement
• How to lose weight and feel great in menopause
• Why your vulva is your most important anatomic real estate
• The 7 steps to truly thriving in menopause

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

Connect with Dr. Keira

• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

Connect with Dr. Anna

• Website
• Instagram
• Podcast: The Girlfriend Doctor
• Hormone Quiz

Today we are stripping away the myths and misinformation surrounding beauty fads, trends and “skinfluencers.” Buckle up, because my guest, Alexandra Engler, is stripping it all down for us. Alexandra is a veteran beauty writer, senior beauty editor of Mindbodygreen and host of Mindbodygreen Clean Beauty Podcast.

In this episode, hear how Alexandra cuts through the noise of the beauty industry when it comes to clean and green ingredients, beauty products, and social media fanfare so listeners don’t have to. 

Get a behind the scenes look at why and how trends go viral, what is worthwhile and what is simply bullsh*t. Grab your favorite beverage and get comfortable, this is a juicy one.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella


DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Are you ready to shed the worry and anxiety getting under your skin and start tapping into more pleasure? Do you want to reignite the confidence that’s missing from your life? I’m here for you, Skinny Dippers! Click here to set up a 100% safe, non-judgmental strategy call together, and let’s discuss how we can work together and how I can help you. I can’t wait to talk to you!


WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• The truth about “skinfluencers” and social media
• How to cut through the noise of beauty fads and trends
• What clean beauty truly is and isn’t
• The hazards of green beauty and beauty culture
• The products you actually need in your skincare routine and how to use them

Connect with Dr. Keira

• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

Connect with Alexandra

• Instagram
• Instagram: @mindbodygreen
• Clean Beauty School Podcast
• Website

Are you tired of spending a sh*t ton of money on lotions, potions and procedures trying to achieve glowing skin and not seeing a return on your investment?

I get it, and you’re not alone. 

Did you know the average American woman spends upwards of $250,000 or more on her appearance and yet studies show that less than 5% of women would consider themselves beautiful?

It’s frustrating, but there’s also an explanation for it that we strip down in this episode.

 I had the pleasure of being a speaker on the Mama, Rise Up! Summit recently hosted by my friend and colleague Dr. Sue McCreadie.  It was such a juicy conversation that dares to bare all and reveal the real secret to glowing skin that won’t cost you a dime. So I wanted to share it with you here on the podcast as well.

In this episode, you’ll hear myself and Dr. Sue as we peel back the layers of myths and misconceptions about what skincare is and what it isn’t, and how to get the best return on your skincare investments.

Dr. Sue McCreadie is Pediatrician and Breakthrough coach for midlife mamas.  As a midlife Mama herself, Dr. Sue stumbled upon her second calling. She helps Mamas master their mental-emotional health, break through midlife mayhem, and live a fulfilling life – re-energized, empowered, and knowing their soulFULL way.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

Are you ready to shed the worry and anxiety getting under your skin and start tapping into more pleasure? Do you want to reignite the confidence that’s missing from your life? I’m here for you, Skinny Dippers! Click here to set up a 100% safe, non-judgmental strategy call together, and let’s discuss how we can work together and how I can help you. I can’t wait to talk to you!

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

FEATURED ON THE SHOW:

Connect with Dr. Keira

• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

Connect with Dr. Sue

• Website
• Instagram

I’m so excited Susan Hyatt is our guest today. She is all about ditching deprivation and diet culture and making pleasure a priority.  I knew I had to have her on the podcast and get her message out to my Skinny Dippers, so she is joining me on this episode to share more about the work she is doing to  inspire women all over the world to stop shrinking their bodies and start expanding their lives.

Susan Hyatt is a Master Certified Life and Business Coach who is helping thousands of women get more of what they want. As the bestselling author of the book BARE and a speaker to a sold-out audience at the country’s largest TEDx Conference, Susan continues to share her message of why women need to stop obsessing about their weight and instead focus on earning money, gaining power, smashing the patriarchy, and running the world.

In this episode, hear what Susan is doing to empower women to make pleasure their business plan so that the more fun they have, the more money they make. Yes please!

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella


DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Are you ready to shed the worry and anxiety getting under your skin and start tapping into more pleasure? Do you want to reignite the confidence that’s missing from your life? I’m here for you, Skinny Dippers! Click here to set up a 100% safe, non-judgmental strategy call together, and let’s discuss how we can work together and how I can help you. I can’t wait to talk to you!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Why women shouldn’t settle for crumbs, when they deserve the whole damn cake
• How to make pleasure your business plan
• The dangers of diet culture
• How to set healthy boundaries
• How to truly satisfy your hunger

Connect with Susan:

• Website
• Instagram
• Life of Yes 

Connect with Dr. Keira

• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

I’m so excited for our guest today who I know is going to change the way we deal with women’s sexuality. I knew I had to have her on the podcast and get her message out to my Skinny Dippers, so she is joining me on this episode to share more about the work she is doing to change the conversation about sex for midlife women.

Dr. Sonia Wright is a board-certified radiologist, a trained sexual counselor and a life coach (rumor has it, she has also worked in a sex toy store). Dr. Sonia is on a mission to help women embrace their sexuality as well as end the emotional pain and isolation associated with sexual difficulties. She believes wholeheartedly that all women deserve to experience pleasurable sexual intimacy. She joins me in this episode to talk about the work she does to empower women.

In this episode, hear what Dr. Sonia is doing to help and empower as many women as possible to enjoy their midlife sexual experience. We talk about some of the problems women face in this area, dispel some myths and misconceptions, and she shares her advice to anybody who needs help in regards to their sex life (including sex toy recommendations!)

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

 Are you ready to stop feeling shame and discomfort in your skin and start tapping into more pleasure? Do you want to reignite the confidence that’s missing from your life? I’m here for you, Skinny Dippers! Click here to set up a 100% safe, non-judgmental strategy call together, and let’s discuss how we can work together and how I can help you. I can’t wait to talk to you!

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• The truth about libido, desire and arousal in midlife
• The importance of communicating your needs.
• How your changing body and desires are normal and ok and you are not broken.
• How to choose a sex toy.
• Why connection and relationship is so important for intimacy.
• Why there is so much identity tied up in sexuality for women (and men).

Connect with Dr. Keira

• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Check out Keira’s website
• Sign up for a free consultation.
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.

Connect with Dr. Sonia

• Check out her Website
• Follow on Facebook and Instagram
• Mentioned in the episode: Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Dr. Lori Brotto

JJ Virgin is a triple-board certified nutrition expert, four time New York Times bestselling author and host of the popular Ask the Health Expert podcast, with over 13 million downloads and growing. JJ Virgin is a passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter and helps people stay fired up and healthy as they age, so they feel the best they ever have at age 40+.

If you’ve been wanting to know the skinny on diet and acne, the truth about foods that affect your skin and the number #1 thing that’s accelerating your aging, you’re gonna want to listen to this episode. What you hear may surprise you because even though we dish on diet, that’s not what is going to have the biggest impact on you getting glowing skin. 

Listen as JJ reveals the truth about sugar, how it can negatively impact everything from your skin to your sleep to your stress levels and metabolism. JJ also shares her top tips for looking, living and feeling comfortable in your skin. 

Grab your favorite beverage, get cozy and tune in because JJ’s here to share her wealth of knowledge and inspiration with us all!

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE:

• The number #1 thing that’s accelerating your aging
• Why your body is a chemistry lab not a bank account
• The truth about sugar
• The top 3 things you need to do to keep your skin glowing

Connect with Dr. Keira

• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Check out Keira’s website
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.
• Sign up for a free consultation.

Connect with JJ Virgin

• Check out her website
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Youtube

I was riding my Peloton this morning, and all of a sudden it hit me…

If I ever want to live the life of my dreams, I have to say F*** it to this.

You do too.

What do we need to say F*** it to?

Dreaming, visualizing, and fantasizing about your future self.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for having big dreams and ambitious goals and putting a plan into action to accomplish them. What I’m not for is consuming all our time and energy with these things at the expense of being in relationship with our present moment experience.

Life is lived in THIS moment.

Here. Now.

And if you’re always dreaming about what you’ll experience in the future,  you gloss over what you’re experiencing now. And you’ll never experience the happiness, joy and contentment you dream about.

Saying F*** it to living in the future is the missing piece to lasting happiness. 

When you stay present, you create space for joy.

This episode is personal, it’s important, and actionable, and most of all – it’s packed with techniques you can start using right now.

I hope this episode shifts your perspective in the way that it did mine, and makes you understand yourself a little bit better.

Host: Dr. Keira Barr

Editor: Abigail Cerquitella

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is meant for educational and informational purposes only. Neither this podcast nor any information contained within it are a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This podcast does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. If you have a medical concern, please consult with your physician.

Connect with Dr. Keira

• If you want to start feeling comfortable in your skin right away, take the free Skincare Quiz
• Come hang out on Instagram with me!
• Grab a copy of my book, The Skin Whisperer.