Beyond The Skin

This episode is an invitation to rethink everything we’ve been told about pregnancy. I’m sharing what I’m doing this time around—yes, the protocols, practices, and supplements—but more importantly, the deeper inner work. The part where I question why we expect pregnancy to be uncomfortable, draining, or painful… and whether that’s truly our reality or just the programming we’ve inherited. Even tho...

This episode was sparked by a few comments I’ve gotten lately—people telling me how “lucky” I am to be a stay-at-home mom. And while I am grateful, the truth is: every version of life comes with its own challenges. Being home with your kids, working full-time, doing it solo—there’s no perfect path. It all requires choices, presence, and honesty. We often romanticize parts of other people’s lives w...

In this episode, I share my personal healing journey with Hashimoto’s and melasma—but this conversation is for anyone navigating skin concerns, autoimmune issues, or any chronic symptom that’s left you feeling disconnected from your body. I talk about the moment I stopped doing all the things—the supplements, the restrictions, the protocols—and started deeply listening to what my body had been try...

After six years of building and running Bloom, my esthetics business, I’ve made the decision to close this chapter and step into something entirely new—being a stay-at-home mom. But this transition isn’t just about work; it’s about identity, self-worth, and learning to exist beyond the labels I’ve attached to myself. In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s like to let go, to trust the unknown, and...

I originally thought my first trip to Costa Rica would involve a retreat and Ayahuasca. I was ready for a big, mind-blowing spiritual awakening. Little did I know, I could have a deeply spiritual, transformative experience without consuming anything at all. In this episode, I share how three weeks off the grid—with my husband, my daughter, and no social media—brought me back home to myself. No gra...

As the year draws to a close, December invites us to De- lete, De-Clutter, De-tach, . In this episode, I explore the deeper meaning of decluttering—whether it’s your home, your mind, or your social media. Inspired by the winter solstice, I share how deleting social media has helped me reconnect with my own voice, individuality, and peace of mind. Join me as we embrace the power of detachment and l...

In this episode, we embrace the quiet magic of winter, exploring how to slow down, protect your energy, and connect deeply with your body and inner voice. We’ll talk about saying no without guilt, loving and accepting your body, and releasing fear around food. Instead of getting lost in the hustle, let this season remind you to nourish yourself—mind, body, and soul—and to find joy in the stillness...

In this episode, we dive into the analogy of a bowl of murky water, reflecting on how our emotions can settle but remain unresolved. We explore the importance of truly processing and releasing our feelings, rather than letting them lie dormant, waiting to resurface at the slightest bump. It’s about embracing the complexity of being human—acknowledging and feeling our emotions without subscribing t...

Trend prediction- making weird and individuality cool again. If you’re always trying to be like everyone else, you’re not only missing out on your own magic—the world is missing it too. This episode is a call to courage, to trust that the you beneath the masks, the trends, and the expectations is exactly who you’re meant to be. We’re diving deep into the fear of judgment, the allure of fitting in,...

October 23rd marks 30 years since my mom left this earth, I’m marking the moment with a tattoo in her honor—and a fresh take on life. In this episode, we’re getting real about how the mind loves a good problem (spoiler: it thinks it’s keeping you safe) and how shifting your perspective can change everything. Life isn’t happening to us—it’s happening for us, if we choose to see it that way. From gr...

In this episode, we dive deep into redefining what aging means for women, focusing not on how we’re perceived, but on how we feel in our lives. We talk about the confidence and freedom that often comes with age, and explore why we should embrace that self-love now instead of waiting. I also reflect on the importance of shedding relationships that no longer serve us and practicing gratitude for the...

Welcome to “The Goo Phase,” a space for those of us in that fluid, in-between place—no longer who we were, but not quite who we’re becoming. Here, we explore what it means to be in that shapeless phase of life where nothing is fully defined, and everything feels possible. I’ll be sharing my journey of letting go of old identities, beliefs, and ways of being to make room for what wants to emerge. I...

In today’s episode we’re talking all about how we’ve been led to fear our emotions or avoid them because they only get in the way. Well, what if feeling your feelings instead of stuffing them down is the solution to everything? Tapping into your inner voice and shutting out all the rest. We are over influenced everyday and it’s getting really noisy. Learn how to listen to your inner guidance the u...

What is intuitive beauty? It’s your super power! It is the “product” you’ve been searching for to fix everything.

Coming home to myself! The moment I realized that I didn’t actually know how to be in my own physical body. This episode is deep dive into my life story and how we got here. I share in hopes to inspire and liberate you in knowing that everything in your life has shaped who you are today and you always have a choice in what that shape is. How to tap into your intuition and how to heal mentally, emo...

Sometimes the ultimate goal isn’t actually the ultimate goal.

Welcome to Beyond The Skin! I’m Nichole Kippen, your esthetician and host, here to uncover and redefine beauty. My life experience has brought me to sit behind this mic. I’m no stranger to trauma, loss, abandonment, and evolving. Which led me to seek answers and healing in every book, coach, course, plant medicine, and so much more. But you know what? The real healing…. It wasn’t outside of me. It...