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

Aging well starts when you stop chasing quick fixes and start building strength, energy, and confidence through habits that actually hold up over time. Amy sits down with Juliana Spaven, a 50+ model, content creator, and founder of Silver Highlights 1971, a platform devoted to helping women age naturally and age well through movement, nutrition, face yoga, and clean beauty. Juliana shares how midl...

In this episode of Wellness Junkies , Amy is joined by Jackie Goldschneider —author, advocate, speaker, and longtime cast member of Real Housewives of New Jersey —for an honest, important conversation about eating disorder recovery and healing . Jackie opens up about living with an eating disorder for nearly two decades, the moment she decided to seek help, and what recovery actually looked like....

In this solo end-of-year episode, Amy gets on the mic to reflect on the journey behind Wellness Junkies, from a lifelong love of products and wellness, to navigating vestibular migraines, to leaving corporate America and stepping fully into a new chapter. Amy shares the personal experiences that shaped the podcast, why wellness doesn’t have to be extreme or perfect, and how Wellness Junkies became...

This week on Wellness Junkies , Amy is back with favorite co-host Rachel Johnson of ah.mi to chat with the iconic Kristin McGee – celebrity yoga and pilates teacher, former Peloton coach, mom of three, and founder of the Kristin McGee Movement app. Kristin shares how a random yoga class at Crunch led to MTV Yoga DVDs, a dream role launching Peloton’s Yoga & Pilates program, and what really wen...

In this episode of Wellness Junkies , we’re diving into a topic we’ve never covered before: the truth about meat. We’re joined by Chloe Parker , CEO of Parker Pastures — a Colorado rancher who took over her family’s business at just 19 after her mother’s cancer diagnosis. Chloe is passionate about nutrient-dense meat, transparent farming practices, and helping families understand where their food...

This week on Wellness Junkies , Amy is joined by her friend and returning guest Rachel Johnson , founder of ah.mi Health , for a fun, relaxed, and very real Holiday Gift Guide episode. Instead of overwhelming you with a ton of ideas, Amy and Rachel curated a thoughtful, practical, and highly giftable list of things they actually love , own, and recommend — for your mom, your girlfriends, your sist...

In celebration of Women's Hormone Health - Welcome to this special series of  Wellness Junkies , where over the next few weeks we’re shining a spotlight on women’s health — specifically perimenopause, menopause, HRT, and everything in between. We’re revisiting some of our favorite women’s health episodes   following some big news from the FDA. In this episode of Wellness Junkies, we dive...

Over the next few weeks we’re shining a spotlight on women’s health and having relatable wellness conversations — specifically discussing perimenopause, menopause, HRT, and woman's wellness over 40. We’re revisiting some of our favorite women’s health episodes   following some big news from the FDA. In this episode, we talk with co-founder and COO of Womaness, Michelle Jacobs.. Womaness is de...

In this latest episode of Wellness Junkies , we’re diving into our newest product beauty and wellness product crushes - all tested, tried, and totally worth it for women over 40. We’re so excited to be back sharing the everyday beauty essentials and wellness products we’re genuinely loving lately. From viral TikTok finds to everyday skincare staples that actually make a difference, this episode is...

Lifelong best friends of 40+ years, Sunny & Jenn tuned an accidental viral TikTok moment into a platform celebrating real talk, friendship, and midlife reinvention. They share their weekly highs, the story behind their rise, and Jenn's incredible journey of becoming Peloton's first instructor. We dive into personal style, high-low fashion, everyday wellness essentials, life stages, and how sub...

In this episode of Wellness Junkies , Amy sits down with returning guest Rachel Johnson, founder of ah.mi , a wellness brand and community supporting busy women through curated, relatable content and quarterly group challenges. It’s a candid catch-up on all things everyday wellness — from what really went down at the latest wellness summits to building a Substack community, morning routines, and s...

In this episode of Wellness Junkies , we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Carl Daikeler — visionary entrepreneur, and CEO and co-founder of The Beachbody Company, a longtime leader and innovator in the fitness and nutrition space. With over four decades of experience, Carl shares the origin story of Beachbody and how it has evolved into the cutting-edge platform known as BODi. We di...

Interior designer Zoe Feldman is back! In this episode, we catch up on everything from summer decor tips to her latest design venture, Demi — a fresh, more accessible way to work with her team. Zoe shares simple ways to refresh your home this season using what you already have, the power of foraging from your garden, and why imperfection makes a house feel more like you . We also dive into her exp...

In this episode of Wellness Junkies , we dive deep into the often-taboo topics surrounding women's health with our special guest, Dr. C, also known as The Vag Doc. With over 16 years of experience as a board-certified OB-GYN, Dr. C has made a name for herself on social media by breaking down complex issues related to gynecology (from periods to menopause) with clarity, compassion, and a touch of h...

In this exciting episode of Wellness Junkies , we dive into the world of travel with our special guest, Sari Marissa, a custom travel itinerary designer and wanderlust guru. As we explore the intersection of travel and wellness, Sari shares her insights on creating unique and out-of-the-ordinary travel experiences that nourish the soul. We kick off the conversation by discussing the importance of...

Today we officially unveil our new name and reflect on how the Wellness Junkies Podcast has evolved over the past five years. We talk about how our focus has shifted from the more meditative aspects of wellness to a broader exploration of the everyday beauty products, skincare routines, and wellness product favorites that bring us joy. We dive into our popular segment, Product Junkies , where we s...

In this episode, we talk with co-founder and COO of Womaness, Michelle Jacobs.. Womaness is dedicated to providing supplements, skincare, and sexual health solutions for women navigating the challenges of aging. We discuss how Womaness is changing the conversation around menopause and how the founders recognized a significant gap in the market for clean, effective products that not only work but a...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming Kate Talbert, a talented makeup artist and beauty educator, who specializes in simplifying beauty for women over 40. Kate shared her inspiring journey from being a kindergarten teacher to discovering her passion for makeup, which blossomed during her time at home with her children. We dive into the common makeup mistakes women over 40 often make, e...

In this month's Product Junkies episode, we kick things off with a candid chat about life and the challenges we're facing—especially with Katie’s demanding job as a fit model. We then dive into our Product Junkies segment, sharing the best beauty products and wellness MVPs we’re obsessed with right now. Katie starts with a viral toothpaste she discovered on TikTok (shocker!), raving about its brig...

In this exciting episode, we kick off our new season with a lighthearted conversation featuring Shana Draugelis, the founder and CEO of popular fashion, shopping and lifestyle website, The Mom Edit. We dive into what we can wear to feel put together, chic, and comfortable on the daily. Shana dives into the origins of The Mom Edit, explaining how it started as a personal blog documenting the fashio...

REPLAY - Continuing with our expert wellness interviews, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Elizabeth Poyner, a gynecological oncologist and expert in midlife women's health. Dr. Poyner shared her extensive knowledge on the intersection of hormonal health, stress management, and overall well-being for women, particularly during midlife. We kicked off the conversation by discussing our pe...

We were thrilled to dive into the world of IV therapy. We discuss the benefits of IV therapy, emphasizing its role in wellness, recovery, and beauty - especially in today's world where many people are not getting the nutrients they need from food alone. We also touched on the various treatments offered at Hydrate IV Bar, including the popular "Katie cocktail," which combines multiple nutrients for...

In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode, we're sharing our favorite products for November. We start off with Amy's Eadem lip softening balm with its cool metal applicator that she's loving right now. Then Katie shares the Optase Life Sensitive Eye Makeup Remover that's gentle and residue-free making eye makeup removal a breeze. We also talk about Amy's new dental routine with Uncle Harry's Alkaliz...

In this episode of the Nirvana Sisters Podcast, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Ryan Neinstein, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York City and the owner of Neinstein Plastic Surgery. Dr. Neinstein is renowned for his modern mommy makeover, a transformative procedure designed to restore confidence in mothers by addressing the physical changes that occur due to pregnancy and breas...

In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode replay Amy and Katie chat with eyebrow artist to the stars, Daria Kruchinina. The three chat about eyebrow trends like soap brow and laminated brows as well as how to achieve Daria’s signature natural brow look. Daria shares the do’s and don’ts of eyebrow shaping and care as well as her thoughts on eyelash extensions. Stay till the end for her seasonal makeu...