Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+

By Amy Sherman | Beauty CreatorArts Fashion & Beauty

Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+ episodes

June 22, 2023 Gut Healing for Beginners with Gut Journalist, Sarah K Hoffman, aka A Gutsy Girl
In this episode, we learn all about gut healing with gut journalist, Sarah K Hoffman who started A Gutsy Girl community. Sarah shares with us why she created the Gutsy Girl community and takes us through her healing journey and the path she took to feel better. During our conversation, Sarah unveils her three pillars to ultimate gut healing, sharing practical strategies that can empower anyone seeking to improve their gut health. She dives into the lifestyle changes she made, exploring the specific adjustments that brought about change to finally cure her SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and live a healthy life. She also talks about the evolution of her food journal, her new supplementation line, and other helpful gut healing tips that are helping her community.

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46 min
June 15, 2023 Welcome To Summer - Replays! Peptide Therapy And Hormone Optimization With Katy Whalen, Co-Founder + CEO Of Joi Women's Wellness
Welcome To Summer - Replay! Peptides have an even bigger buzz now than they did when this first aired in the beginning of 23'. This episode provides a better understanding of what peptides are, who could benefit from them, and where to find a doctor that can help.

Have you been hearing the word Peptide everywhere lately? Amy and Katie have. This week they are joined by Katy Whalen, Co-Founder and CEO of Joi Wellness, an innovative peptide and hormone balancing therapy company. The three break down what peptides mean, the various types, how to get started and benefits. They also discuss NAD, HGH, and Katy's own experience and results using peptides.

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37 min
June 08, 2023 Natural Glow Revolution and the Battle Against the Double Chin with Shelly Marshall of Beauty Shamans.
In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Shelly Marshall, the esteemed esthetician and founder of Beauty Shamans. It's been a few years since we last caught up with Shelly (early episodes with Shelly can be listened to here and here) so we dive right into discussing the latest developments in skincare and the growing trend towards going more natural. Shelly shares her insightful approach to ditching botox and fillers, instead focusing on transformative massage techniques that not only enhance the skin but also effectively diminish wrinkles, leaving you with the radiant glow we all desire. Shelly delves into the importance of exercising facial muscles and demonstrates how to incorporate face yoga into our daily routines. Hint: you can do this while multitasking . She introduces her concept of the "big O" and explains how it can be considered the "downward dog" of face yoga. Amy shares her everyday holy grail products from the Beauty Shamans product line and how it's changed her skin. We also learn about techniques to keep your chest and neck youthful (no more double chin), summer tips to keep skin healthy, and so much more. Get ready for a jaw-dropping (pun intended) revelation in this episode as Shelly reveals the inside scoop on why she waved goodbye to Botox and fillers in her services. She unravels the rationale behind this important decision, unveiling the secrets to unlocking natural beauty and embracing holistic skincare practices.

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47 min
June 01, 2023 #ProductJunkies: June - The Eye Edition
In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we’re leaning into all things eyes! After spending a year testing multiple lash products, Amy breaks down her 3 favorite false eyelash brands. She goes deep into the minutia of what makes each brand unique, ease of use, cost and more. She also covers her favorite eyelash serum to grow your lashes and shares with us a major tip on one very important ingredient you DON’T want in your lash serums. From natural falsies to ultra glam, a soothing and depuffing eye gel, a creamy concealer and more- this episode has your eyes covered.
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29 min
May 25, 2023 Welcome to Summer - Replay! How To Get To Sleep and Stay Asleep With Board Certified Physician Dr. Holliday-Bell, The Sleep MD
As we enter in the kickoff to Summer, sharing a fan favorite episode on SLEEP. This episode provides helpful guidance on getting a consistent good night's sleep. Tips on sleep and jetlag come in handy as you embark on summer trips.

On today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Holliday Bell, a Board-Certified Physician and Certified Sleep Specialist to discuss all things sleep. How much should we be getting a night? What is your circadian rhythm and melatonin? How can we fall asleep quickly and can we watch TV before bed? We dive into many questions including what to do if you wake up and can't fall back asleep (this answer may surprise you!), sleep apnea and other sleep disruptors, favorite sleep items and more. So much good advice in this conversation with Dr. Holliday Bell.

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43 min
May 18, 2023 The A-List Approach: Makeup Tips For Every Occasion With Celebrity Makeup Artist, Christina Flach
In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we chat with celebrity makeup artist, Christina Flach. Christina shares her best makeup tips and hacks for achieving that youthful, A-lister glow. She shares the importance of skincare and her favorite skin products. Christina teaches us how to choose the best shade for your concealer, bronzer, eyeshadow, and more. Her lip hack for when you want your lips to appear bigger or how to make a bold lip color work will change the way you rock your gloss. Christina's "experiment with what makes you feel good" approach will have you excited to play with your makeup again and freshen up your routine.

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38 min
May 11, 2023Hormone Havoc: What are Hormone Disrupting Chemicals and What You Can Do About It? A Conversation with a PhD, Founder and CEO, Jenna Hua, of Million Marker
Have you heard of EDC's or Hormone Disrupting chemicals? In this week's episode of Nirvana Sisters Podcast:
We dive deep into the world of EDCs or Hormone Disrupting Chemicals, which are present in so many products that we use every day.
Our guest for this episode is Jenna Hua, a PhD, MPH, and RD, who is the Founder and CEO of Million Marker. Jenna is here to educate us on EDCs, how they can affect our bodies, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
Jenna shares with us some alarming facts about the prevalence of EDCs in our environment and how they can impact our health. She breaks down the science behind EDCs and explains how they can disrupt our hormones without us even realizing it.
We also discuss practical steps that we can take to avoid exposure to EDCs and detoxify our homes, including the top five things you can do right now to reduce your exposure.
Jenna also shares valuable insights on how to read product labels and what ingredients to look out for to avoid EDCs. She even gives us a sneak peek of the Million Marker approved products list, which can make shopping for safe products a lot easier.
Tune in to this episode to learn about EDCs and how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from their harmful effects.

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50 min
May 04, 2023 Breathe In, Breathe Out: A 101 On Breathwork With Steph Magenta
In this Nirvana Sisters podcast episode we chat with breathwork facilitator and educator, Steph Magenta. We discuss how the various types of breathwork can improve our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Did you know there’s breathing practices to calm you down AND practices to energize you? Steph shares with us easy breathwork techniques that can be done anywhere at anytime. She also explains why we shouldn’t be breathing through our mouths on the day to day, why mouth taping at night is effective, and so much more.
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36 min
April 27, 2023 Product Junkies - Getting Ready For Spring - What We Are Loving Right Now
It's Product Junkies time! We are together in studio today to bring you our
Spring favorites. We talk hydration for skin and body, an alternative to everyone's favorite bronzing drops, a primer that also clears breakouts, and some fun spring makeup products. Katie also gives is an update on an earlier review and a special guest at the end tell us her Nirvana Of The Week.

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16 min
April 20, 2023 Lymphatic Bliss: The Ultimate Detoxifying Massage With Erika Tempro & Mimi Ge
In this Nirvana Sisters podcast episode we chat with Erika Tempro and her associate Mimi Ge. We discuss lymphatic drainage, a type of massage therapy that can help improve circulation, reduce swelling, and boost the immune system. Erika and Mimi explain how lymphatic drainage works, the benefits of this technique, and some tips for getting the most out of your lymphatic massage experience.

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26 min