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

Kroma is launching a new product today (woohoo!), and we've been talking about this amazing brand since the launch. Two years ago, we met Lisa Odenweller, Kroma Wellness Founder, and CEO, and discussed her then-new brand, Kroma. Lisa shares how this reset is unlike any others and how her expertise has led her to find the best, clean ingredients for Kroma. Listen back to this episode to hear Lisa's...

In this Nirvana Sisters podcast episode, we dive into our morning skincare routines to share our tips and favorite products for achieving that glowing skin. Katie starts off by discussing her journey to perfecting her AM routine after struggling with sensitive skin and breakouts. She emphasizes the importance of simplifying her routine and focusing on hydrating products like La Roche-Posay Toleran...

In this episode of the Nirvana Sisters podcast, we continue our conversation from Part 1 with Karen Martel, an expert in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Karen provides valuable insights into the misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the differences between bioidentical and synthetic hormones. She emphasizes the importance of educating oneself about HRT to make...

In this episode, we chat with Karen Martel, the CEO of Hormone Solutions and host of the Hormone Solution Podcast. To kick the episode off Katie shares a touching testimonial about how Karen Martel's podcast has transformed her life, leading her to explore hormone replacement therapy and experience a significant improvement in her health and well-being. This personal anecdote set the stage for a d...

In this episode of Nirvana Sisters, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kirti Tewani, a dedicated Ayurvedic therapist, speaker, and founder of Better Green Health. Kirti shared valuable insights on holistic living, skincare, and beauty practices rooted in Ayurvedic principles. She emphasized the importance of nourishing the body and mind with wholesome foods, herbs, and self-care practices to...

Episode Redux. As Spring cleaning approaches, we're revisiting this pertinent topic: hormone-disrupting chemicals in the home. In this insightful episode, we share practical tips from our discussion with Jenna Hua, PhD, and Founder of Million Marker . Discover how everyday household items may be affecting your hormonal balance without your awareness. When we connected with Jenna last year, we had...

In this week's episode, we connect with teen and parent coach Will Elliott who shares helpful insights and tips into our teenagers brain. We cover a host of topics ranging from how to get your teen to open up and talk with you to tips for confidence and motivation. We also talk about the popular topic of when parents are not on the same page with how they parent and why this could be a good thing....

In this week's episode we share archival clips from some of our favorite guests. Listen to what we discuss after we wrap their original episode and get even more personal. Katy Whalen, Founder and CEO of Joi Wellness gives us her personal experience with peptides like GLP-1 and Growth Hormone Sermorelin. Holistic Nutritionist Jen Silverman chats all things hot and cold therapy. Lastly, Amy and Kat...

In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we chat about our favorite products for lips, lashes, skin and more. Katie reviews the viral pink blurring powder and shares if it really gives you that filtered flawless finish. Amy shares her new secret to natural looking full lashes for those “no makeup makeup days”. Stay till the end to hear about the natural whitening strips that will brighten your smil...

In this week's episode of Nirvana Sisters podcast, we catch up with Kat Ashmore who you may know as @katcancook on Instagram and TikTok. She talks about her new book, Big Bites , and her favorite easy recipes for weeknight meals and tips for prepping. We also get the full scoop on how she maintains her glowing skin when Kat shares her detailed routine. Lastly, Kat shares with us the collagen that...

In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we talk with wellbeing advisor Sally Joy Wolf. Sally shares simple steps to starting a gratitude practice and explains why it's scientifically proven to benefit our mental state. She teaches us about "savoring" and gives us micro steps to being present in our day to day. We chat about the link between vulnerability and being your authentic self, why finding...

This week Amy and Katie share the hottest trends on the horizon for 2024. They break down the buzz on makeup trends, innovations in women's health, sports for brain health, and so much more. If you've heard the term "Vagus Nerve Stimulation", expect to hear more of it as well as a focus on hair longevity, skin barrier protection, and more. Listen to hear why the overarching trend of 2024 is longev...

This week we talk about the products we’re loving in January. Katie shares her favorite new retinol after years of trying to find the right match for her sensitive skin and she also reviews the tinted SPF that is keeping her skin tone even through the cold months. Amy shares the calming oat serum that’s keeping her skin hydrated and curing some of her skin irritation as well as an eye cream referr...

Best of 2023: We're showcasing our fan-favorite episodes from 2023—whether you missed them the first time or want to relisten. Packed with plenty of self-care inspo, it's the perfect way to gear up for the new year. 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 a...

We're showcasing our fan-favorite episodes from 2023—whether you missed them the first time or want to relisten. Packed with plenty of self-care inspo, it's the perfect way to gear up for the new year. In this episode, we make the complex world of hormonal imbalances easier to understand. We meet Marisa Faye who is a holistic hormone specialist, and explore the various hormones contributing to imb...

We're showcasing our fan-favorite episodes from 2023—whether you missed them the first time or want to relisten. Packed with plenty of self-care inspo, it's the perfect way to gear up for the new year. 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 emotiona...

We're showcasing our fan-favorite episodes from 2023—whether you missed them the first time or want to relisten. Packed with plenty of self-care inspo, it's the perfect way to gear up for the new year. Get ready to laugh and learn about all the makeup favorites and hacks with TikTok Star and makeup artist of 25 years, Erica Taylor. In this weeks Part 1 of 2 episode, we sit down with the incredible...

In this Nirvana Sisters podcast episode Amy and Katie share their favorite picks for your holiday gifting. Whether you need a gift for your bestie, mom, husband, wife, or anyone else - we’ve got you covered. We share beauty products, hair products for her or him, luxury items to cozy up in, the warmest and chicest coat on the market and more. Plus stay till the end to find out what promo code NIRV...

In this Nirvana Sisters podcast episode Katie chats with ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic CEO and co-founder, Dr. Zack Abbott. The two discuss what is physiologically happening to your body when drinking alcohol, why dehydration is NOT causing your hangover, what is and what you can do it about it. Introducing ZBiotics! Listen as Dr. Zack Abbott explains the science behind this special probiotic and...

REPLAY - 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...

In this Nirvana Sisters podcast episode we catch up on the latest in each other’s busy lives during the fall season before getting into our favorite product recommendations for November. We also celebrate our THREE YEAR anniversary of launching Nirvana Sisters. We cover off on some new makeup finds, hair products, one of which is a new holy grail. Listen as Amy breaks down the deets on the new Dys...

In this Nirvana Sisters podcast episode Amy chats with trichologist and TikTok super star, Taylor Rose (aka @thehealthyhur). Taylor shares her expertise in hair health, tips for new hair growth, how to keep your hair healthy and more. With 1.0 million followers on TikTok where Taylor shares her own hair journey, she helps her followers improve their hair. This is Taylor's second time on the podcas...

REPLAY - In this episode, Amy and Katie share their favorite health and wellness apps. They discuss Katie’s tried and true macros counter, a revolutionary new tool she’s using daily to get stronger, and her favorite meditation app for the beginner or advanced meditation. Amy shares her newest obsession - the app she’s using to learn what’s really inside food and beauty products. As well as the bes...

In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we chat with notable writer and former beauty marketer, Christine Morrison, Listen as we break down aging gracefully, how to do it, and why we should all be proud to say our age. Christine shares with us her perspective on the beauty influencer era and why those with the wrong intentions are doing more harm than good. We chat about anti-beauty or being “de-i...

In this week's episode we share our favorite snacks, healthy and crave worthy bites you can take on the go. Plus two new dairy alternatives for your most delicious salad dressings and yogurt. Stay till the end for Amy's new wellness hack, all you need to do is add it to your favorite beverage to satiate hunger and more. Brands/Mentions + Shop this episode here For more on this episode, read the fu...