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Calling all my witches -- this episode is for you! I break down some of the "witchy" woo woo things I do regularly, how I interact with signs, and some tips I would give to anyone looking to connect with their magical side more. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and...

This year has had its ups and downs, but a big rose for me for this year was that I underwent a big glow up. I started washing my face, doing skincare, and other things that have helped me feel better about myself. In this episode, I break down the 7 best things I implemented. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review...

It's our last HOT OR NOT episode of the year, where we analyze wellness trends. This year, we unpack: whether peptides are effective in skincare (also, wtf are peptides, what do they do, etc.) is propolis effective? what is pearl powder & why is it claimed to make you pretty? PLUS-- we go over our favorite trends from this year! As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you ar...

The last Blush Kitchen of 2025 is a special one because we have a special guest: Megan Karp. Megan Karp is a lifestyle creator and Substack writer exploring the intersection of timeless style, home design, and modern motherhood. She’s currently developing a children’s collection with Dillard’s while expanding a creative ecosystem grounded in simplicity and beauty. Together, we make a super green l...

It's the last Tuesday of the month, which means I answer your questions. This month we spend a LOT of time on this question: how do you avoid the annual holiday weight gain? I did some research on this subject, and was SHOCKED with what I found! As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about...

I went on my first date with "Aussie" exactly 5 years ago, and today I'm spilling the 5 biggest lessons I have learned from this relationship. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with your community who you think would benefit from the episode. If...

This month's Hot or Not is a bit unique...we got completely sidetracked by tangents. But for the tangent girlies, this is your episode. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with your community who you think would benefit from the episode. If you have any que...

Do you want to wake up with an effortless glow? Do you want to have perfectly clear, radiant skin? Do you want your skin to be juicy, plump, glowy, and flawless? Do you want to wake up de-puffed, with defined cheekbones & a natural snatch? Then this episode is for you -- I create an entire breakfast menu for us that will help us get:-CLEAR, blemish free skin-eliminate the face bloat & puff...

It's the last Tuesday of the month, which means I answer YOUR questions! This month we kinda only had time to cover one question because we go DEEP -- and get really silly and that question is all about SUGAR ADDICTION you may be surprised about what I have to say about this 👀 As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star re...

You know how every Sunday you tell yourself this is going to be the week where you work out every day, eat healthy, and meditate...but then you don't actually stick to it? You know how you set out every day hoping for the best, but feel drained and unaccomplished by the end? These are really common experiences, and you are *not* alone. There's one thing you are missing to help you stay con...

This month's Hot or Not episode is extra special because I came across my single FAVORITE wellness trend of all time! You'll have to listen to find out what it is! As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with your community who you think would benefit from...

I hate my body right now. And I know I shouldn’t care. I know it doesn’t matter. I know there are better things to worry about. But I do care, and I hate it. And what’s even more frustrating: I eat “right,” I exercise, I meditate, I take supplements…I do all the right things. Yet, my body still doesn’t look the way I want it to. This is such a universal experience. So many of us go through this—yo...

It's the last Tuesday of the month, which means we're answering YOUR questions! This month's lineup:-Is it true that liquid calories don't "count" as much?-What does it mean when the same insecurity comes up again even though you thought you worked through it?-Best plant-based egg substitutes-Gaining weight on creatine?-What kitchen tools are must haves, and what is super...

You know that feeling when it just seems like the things you want aren't happening for you? Like no matter how hard you try-- how much action you take, self-improvement you do, all the manifestation tricks you try...it STILL won't happen? And you watch seemingly everyone else get what they want? And you just want to scream "WHY NOT ME? WHY NOT NOW?" This episode might answer thos...

There's one change I've made recently that has completely transformed my life. It has made me less anxious, more intuitive, more in touch with myself, and more creative. It has me overeat less, have more time, and get more done. And the best part: it's completely free, and totally available to you too. Jump into the episode to find out what it is! As always, if you enjoy this episode,...

It's another HOT OR NOT episode, and this month we're getting into: Is fiber really the new GLP-1? Why is Gen-Z eating dinner earlier? Is rosemary oil actually as effective as rogaine for hair growth? And more! As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star review telling us what you liked about it, and please share with y...

We all have our insecurities. Some are about our appearance, some are about our abilities, and some are about entirely different things. One of my biggest insecurities to date: my cooking ability. Like all insecurities, this one didn't come out of nowhere. I wasn't born with it, it isn't genetic, nor inherited. There was a specific event that caused me to shatter my confidence. Today, I tell you t...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian shares 6-7 recent products, practices, and mindsets that have been LEGIT good for her skin, her productivity, and overall mindset. She also opens up about things that have been weighing on her recently, and thoughts about the future of the show. As always, if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you are subscribed to the show to hear more, leave a 5-star revi...

Host Hiwa Alaghebandian is back with potentially the giggliest episode yet. It's the August Hot or Not, and the trends we're getting into this month are Black Seed Oil, MACRO-dosing Creatine, and the Artists Way. If you've been seeing these three trends popping off all over social media and wondering if they're worth checking out, tune in to hear about the science & Hiwa's personal experiences...

It's another episode of BLUSH KITCHEN, and you do *not* want to miss these recipes! Host Hiwa Alaghebandian shares her current favorite meal, which is loaded with protein & fiber, and surprisingly easy to make. She also shares a really easy dairy free ice cream recipe, the *best* matcha you could possibly have, and a lot of things that will make you giggle. Find the recipes from this episode h...

Host Hiwa Alaghebandian answers your most pressing questions about podcasting, content creation, and why you may be gaining weight on a raw vegan diet. We get into: the most important things to consider when starting a podcast is this space too saturated to enter? highs & lows of influencer life why you might be gaining weight on a raw vegan diet how important is picking a niche for content cr...

This week, host Hiwa Alaghebandian shares the big AHA moment she had after watching a TikTok, and how it made her question everything she thought she knew. She also recounts all the various ways in which she has changed her stance on things over the years, and the direction she is shifting towards going forward. It's a slightly unhinged, very chaotic, exceptionally Blush-y episode! As always, if y...

This week we're doing something different...instead of breaking down *actual* wellness trends, host Hiwa Alaghebandian is sharing 8 things that she thinks SHOULD be wellness trends, but aren't quite trending yet. These are things that will make you feel more grounded, present, and attractive; things that will make you have more fun & balance in life; and things that ultimately will upl...

This month's HOT OR NOT is extra hot because these wellness trends are amazingggggg. This month, we get into the *best* formulation of magnesium, "reverse dieting," and the viral cortisol drink powders. PLUS-- the trendiest new flavor that you'll be noticing on menus everywhere. Host Hiwa Alaghebandian breaks down these wellness trends, whether they are worth the hype, and her personal experiences...