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

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 2 episode, we continue with the incredible Erica, a seasoned makeup artist with 25 years of glam under her belt. From behind the scenes to the limelight of TikTok, Erica shares her fascinating journey, mixing beauty for mature women with the viral q...

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 Erica, a seasoned makeup artist with 25 years of glam under her belt. From behind the scenes to the limelight of TikTok, Erica shares her fascinating journey, mixing beauty for mature women with the vi...

In this week's episode we chat with Strip Makeup co-founders, Riley Egan and Shaun O’Hollaren. The two enlighten us on the thought that our skin cleanser should be doing more than just removing makeup, but improving your skin as well. Listen as the two founders discuss why the standard skin cleanser could be doing you more harm than good and why their product is revolutionary in the beauty space....

In this week's episode we chat with intuitive sound alchemist and photographer, Monica Baddar. Monica shares with us the various types of sound healing and meditation, how she uses sound to heal others, and her spiritual journey to becoming a healer. A prolific photographer known for her work with celebrities, models, and major ad campaigns, Monica discusses the importance of connecting with her s...

This week we cover our top picks for reviving your sun exposed summer skin, erasing wrinkles, and making you fresh for fall. Two makeup products that will have you out the door looking great and ready to rock your routine. Plus a product junkies first. Katie shares why she now loves a product she once gave a bad review to.  Brands/Mentions + Shop this episode here For more on this episode, read th...

Summer Replay Series - another hot topic in the self care space and a popular one with the Nirvana Sisters community.. Make sure to listen to Part 2 here In this week's episode Amy and Katie chat with Holistic Health Dietitian, Natasha Coughlin. The three discuss the best foods for brain health, how food can help autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and more. Natasha shares which diets are best for...

Summer Replay Series - continuing on last week's topic of self care, this show with Jessica Maguire is helpful in learning what your Vagus Nerve is and how important it is for your overall health. As we enter the last weeks of summer and back to school stress is around the corner, this is a good listen. Don't miss Part 2 of this episode here. Do you know what your Vagus Nerve is? In this weeks epi...

Summer Replay Series!!! This is your summer self-care quickie on Nutrition. In this episode, Amy, Katie, and holistic nutritionist Jen Silverman discuss lots of great tips for summer eating and cocktailing. Tips for what to eat, healthy snacks, low sugar cocktails, and more. Plus a few good ways to get into nature to ground yourself and 3 easy vegetables to grow in your garden. Katie shares her ne...

Summer Replay Series - As we enter the last month of Summer, start thinking about how you want to take care of yourself once the madness of back to school begins. Acupuncture is a great way to get your body back to alignment. This helpful episode is filled with all the basics on Acupuncture and what you need to know. In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we chat with Dr. Jenelle Kim. Dr. Kim ret...

In this episode, we make the complex world of hormonal imbalances easier to understand. In part 2 with Marisa Faye who is a holistic hormone specialist we discuss the connection between high cholesterol and hormone imbalances plus Marisa gives us great tips on things you can do RIGHT NOW to balance your hormones. Don't miss part 1 with Marisa here . About Marisa Faye Brands/Mentions + Shop this ep...

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 imbalances and how they can impact our overall well-being. Marisa shares the symptoms to watch out for, the seven most common hormones that affect imbalance for the vast majority of women, various types of...

Summer Replay Series!!! Perfect tips and tricks for staying healthy and on track during peak summer season when the BBQ’s are frequent and cocktails in the sun are flowing. Don’t miss part 2 with Andrea Marcellus . In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode Amy and Katie chat with fitness expert, Andrea Marcellus. In part one of this two part series Andrea gives insight into why her proven strategies...

In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we chat about our favorite products to keep you looking fresh during the peak of summer. We share our favorite contour stick that won’t melt away with sweat, the best hair products to get beach hair, easy self-tanners that are scentless, and more. Plus we share the new skincare brand that is getting a lot of buzz, especially amongst fellow podcasters. Wink W...

Summer Replays! This fan favorite with Natasha B. Beauty Junky Monkey is LOADED with everything you need to know about skincare. Don't miss Part 2 of this episode as well. In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode Amy and Katie chat with Natasha Brinkmann a.k.a. Natasha B. Beauty Junky Monkey. With over 350k followers on TikTok, Natasha is a trusted skin care expert that creates customized skincare...

Summer Replays! Don't miss this episode - it's loaded with tips and tricks for creating lean muscle mass and a body that feels great from the body whisperer herself, Lauren Roxburgh. This week Amy and Katie chat with Lauren Roxburgh aka The Body Whisperer. With Lauren’s extensive background in Pilates, fascia health, and mind body alignment she’s created a revolutionary way of addressing one’s hea...

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 and takes us through her healing journey and the path she took to feel better. During our conversation, Sarah unveils her three pillars to ultimate gut healing, sharing practical strategies that can empower anyone see...

Welcome To Summer - Replay! Peptides have an even bigger buzz now than they did when this first aired in the beginning of 23'. This episode provides a better understanding of what peptides are, who could benefit from them, and where to find a doctor that can help. Have you been hearing the word Peptide everywhere lately? Amy and Katie have. This week they are joined by Katy Whalen, Co-Founder and...

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 approach...

In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we’re leaning into all things eyes! After spending a year testing multiple lash products, Amy breaks down her 3 favorite false eyelash brands. She goes deep into the minutia of what makes each brand unique, ease of use, cost and more. She also covers her favorite eyelash serum to grow your lashes and shares with us a major tip on one very important ingredien...

As we enter in the kickoff to Summer, sharing a fan favorite episode on SLEEP. This episode provides helpful guidance on getting a consistent good night's sleep. Tips on sleep and jetlag come in handy as you embark on summer trips. On today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Holliday Bell, a Board-Certified Physician and Certified Sleep Specialist to discuss all things sleep. How much should we be ge...

In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we chat with celebrity makeup artist, Christina Flach. Christina shares her best makeup tips and hacks for achieving that youthful, A-lister glow. She shares the importance of skincare and her favorite skin products. Christina teaches us how to choose the best shade for your concealer, bronzer, eyeshadow, and more. Her lip hack for when you want your lips to...

Have you heard of EDC's or Hormone Disrupting chemicals? In this week's episode of Nirvana Sisters Podcast: We dive deep into the world of EDCs or Hormone Disrupting Chemicals, which are present in so many products that we use every day.  Our guest for this episode is Jenna Hua, a PhD, MPH, and RD, who is the Founder and CEO of Million Marker. Jenna is here to educate us on EDCs, how they can affe...

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 emotional well-being. Did you know there’s breathing practices to calm you down AND practices to energize you? Steph shares with us easy breathwork techniques that can be done anywhere at anytime. She also expl...

It's Product Junkies time! We are together in studio today to bring you our Spring favorites. We talk hydration for skin and body, an alternative to everyone's favorite bronzing drops, a primer that also clears breakouts, and some fun spring makeup products. Katie also gives is an update on an earlier review and a special guest at the end tell us her Nirvana Of The Week.  Brands/Mentions + Shop th...

In this Nirvana Sisters podcast episode we chat with Erika Tempro and her associate Mimi Ge. We discuss lymphatic drainage, a type of massage therapy that can help improve circulation, reduce swelling, and boost the immune system. Erika and Mimi explain how lymphatic drainage works, the benefits of this technique, and some tips for getting the most out of your lymphatic massage experience. About E...