The Balanced Hairstylist Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Roxie Jane Hunt - Seattle-based hairstylist, facilitator, mentor, and author of Alchemy of Change  - for a conversation that is equal parts grounding, inspiring, and deeply nourishing. This year, Roxie and I both celebrate 25 years of doing hair, bringing a combined 50 years(!) of wisdom to this conversation. And we use every bit of it. Roxie is the...

The podcast episode is a guided meditation aimed at helping hairstylists and beauty professionals release the emotional burden we carry from our work. We have to intentionally put down things we might have accidentally picked up through our long, heavy day. The meditation focuses on letting go of what is not ours and reclaiming our energy through self-awareness and self-compassion. Guided meditati...

Sarah Beck welcomes Megan Dippold, MS, LCMFT, LMFT, licensed therapist, for a powerful conversation about the overlap between therapist and hairstylist, and what that emotional labor does to our nervous systems. Please find Megan at https://kcrelationshipinstitute.com/ Together, they explore: The overlap between being a therapist and a hairstylist The importance of creating space for self-care and...

IIn this episode, Sarah Beck explores how beauty professionals can recognize their emotional limits, manage vicarious trauma, and protect their mental health while holding space for clients amid current global events. Learn practical strategies to set boundaries and prioritize your well-being without guilt. The emotional impact of heavy conversations in beauty spaces How to recognize and respect y...

Summary In this episode of the Balanced Hairstylist podcast, host Sarah Beck guides listeners through a shielding meditation designed to create a protective barrier around oneself. The meditation emphasizes grounding, allowing individuals to remain anchored in their own energy while navigating the emotions of others. This shield can support hairstylists enable to listen while still standing in the...

In this episode of the Balanced Hairstylist Podcast, host Sarah Beck guides listeners through a meditation designed to help them reconnect with themselves. The meditation emphasizes body awareness, emotional reflection, and the importance of self-care. Listeners are encouraged to take a moment for themselves, notice their feelings, and integrate a sense of softness and spaciousness into their day....

thebalancedhairstylist.com Free Community: https://substack.com/chat/4677796 Summary In this episode of the Balanced Hairstylist podcast, host Sarah Beck shares valuable insights on managing schedules during the busy holiday season. She offers three powerful tips to help hairstylists avoid overbooking and maintain mental health: slowing down, visualizing the day, and accepting client disappointmen...

Website: https://www.thebalancedhairstylist.com/ Join the The Balanced Hairstylist FREE Community: https://substack.com/chat/4677796?utm_source=pub-nav-bar Work with Jefri: https://griefcoachjefri.com/ Jefri's book: https://griefcoachjefri.com/book In this episode, Sarah Beck and grief counselor Jefri Franks discuss the often-overlooked topic of grief within the beauty industry. They explore the i...

In the first episode of The Balanced Hairstylist Podcast, host Sarah Beck opens a much-needed conversation about mental health in the beauty industry . Sarah walks you through what to expect from the show, including expert insights from mental health professionals, real conversations about the struggles beauty pros face, and grounding practices like nervous system check-ins and guided meditations...