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

This week Amy and Katie chat with founder of Terrae Collective, Chelsea Mooney. Chelsea shares her compelling burnout culture story. Being in the fast paced fashion industry through the pandemic, she found herself working non stop around the clock in her home like so many others did. Listen as she tell us about the moment she realized work was making her sick and what she did about it. Chelsea’s d...

In this week’s Part 2 episode with holistic health nutritionist, Natasha Coughlin, she shares top tips for improving gut health and digestion. She touches on protein needs and how to calculate for your body, her thoughts on organic food, and the sources she uses to guide her. Natasha also shares her favorite brands for collagen and protein powders. Stay tuned til the end where Natasha shares her f...

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 putting autoimmune disease in remission and the surprising foods that could be causing your headaches and migraines. As a mother of three Natasha gives gr...

In this weeks episode Amy and Katie chat with Denisse Guerra, Vice President / General Manager Latin America at the Estée Lauder Companies. Denisse is a seasoned beauty executive that has worked on iconic brands in her career. She shares what beauty means across cultures around the world, how she mentors young Latina women, her favorite beauty products, and what exciting beauty trends are on the h...

In this weeks episode Amy and Katie chat with dentist to the stars, Dr. Jon Marashi.  The three discuss dental care and the brushing basics, yay or nay to mouth wash, teeth whitening, and more. Dr. Marashi shares the most requested cosmetic treatments from Hollywood A listers and the three do a deep dive on cosmetic procedure, porcelain veneers. About Dr. Marashi An industry leader and innovator,...

In this weeks episode Amy and Katie chat with Ayurvedic teacher, author, and Kundalini instructor, Justine Lemos. Listen as Justine explains the 101 of Ayurvedic practices and what the three Dosha body types are. Determining if  you are Pitta, Vata, and Kapha Dosha tells  what types of food are best for your body, what type of exercise, and more. Justine offers retreats, online courses, and privat...

In this bonus episode Amy and Katie catch up, filling each other in on their summer. Listen about Amy’s exciting travel and Katie’s staycation. Both share their individual take always from the season. Find us at www.nirvanasisters.com Follow us @nirvanasisters on Instagram Say hi at hello@nirvanasisters.com Please subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻 Mentions: Kroma Wellness Learn more abou...

Happy September! This week Amy and Katie share their favorite products for streamlining the back to school and fall routines. Great products to help nudge the kids along during this transitional time as well their favorite beauty and wellness products. Find us at www.nirvanasisters.com Follow us @nirvanasisters on Instagram Say hi at hello@nirvanasisters.com Please subscribe, rate, review and shar...

Summer Replays! Best of Series...This replay will provide a fresh perspective and reset as you move into Labor Day weekend. This week Amy and Katie chat with Susy Schieffelin, a.k.a The Copper Vessel. This episode starts off with a 1 minute sound bath for you to enjoy. The three then discuss the origin of sound bath healing benefits, plus the differences between sound bath yoga, crystal sound bath...

Summer Replays! Best of Series....This replay comes at a perfect time as kids go back to school and there is a change in routine. Good reminders in this episode and don't forget to check out Part 1 of this helpful conversation. Both episodes are filled with valuable advice on how to communicate effectively with your children. This week in part 2 of our series with parent coach Erika Brunwasser, Am...

Summer Replays! Best Of Series... In this episode with New York City based Yogi Amina Taha, Amy & Katie discuss her unique background in fashion which led to her finding and falling in love with Yoga, and never looking back. The episode was recorded while Amina was in Egypt and she talks about her Egyptian roots, her secret weapon for her stunning Instagram photos which inspire her large follo...

Summer Replays! Best Of Series... In this week’s episode, Founder of BeautyShamans skincare, Shelly Marshall is back by popular demand. This time around, Amy, Katie and Shelly discuss how to integrate natural techniques like Gua Sha and face yoga with Botox, fillers, lasers, and beauty tools to keep your face looking fresh for longer.  Shelly breaks down different types of laser treatments, what t...

Summer Replays! Best Of Series... This week Amy and Katie chat with social media maven, former private chef and recipe creator for Martha Stewart, Kathleen Ashmore. Also known as Kat Can Cook on IG & Tik Tok. The three discuss Kat’s quick, easy weeknight family meal tips that are healthy and filling, hacks for keeping your produce fresh for up to two weeks and how to revive wilted veggies. Kat...

In this week’s episode, Amy and Katie chat with the founder of Ah.mi Health, Rachel Johnson. The three discuss her creating a modern community for like-minded women to come together on their health journeys - swapping easy recipes, workouts, and more. Rachel shares the importance of having a place like this for women, the support that is offered, and great success stories from within. Rachel talks...

In this week’s episode, Amy and Katie meet Dr. Jenelle Kim to learn all the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Listen in to learn about what TCM actually means and the key modalities. Dr. Jenelle Kim shares what she calls the "3 M's"  and how she uses this in her daily life.  The three also discuss "doe chi" and how powerful this philosophy can be which she leaned from her father, a Korean mo...

In this week's episode Amy and Katie share their favorite products for the month of July.  Katie chats about her favorite new dairy free foodie product, the supplement she uses daily, and great drug store beauty finds. While Amy shares her fave daily supplement to get in her greens, luxurious beauty products, and the affordable travel bag that will be your new hack for bringing all the essentials...

In this week’s episode, Amy and Katie discuss a dirty skincare secret that we bet you didn’t know about. While those in the industry have known this for years, the average consumer would not. We also talk about what you can do about it with Liz Whitman, Exponent Beauty CEO and Founder. She shares her tips for getting the most out of your skincare products, her favorite SPF and her brand new beauty...

In this week's episode Amy and Katie chat with Rachel Glass, Founder of GLOSSLAB. The three discuss the most relatable self-care errand that we all do, manicures and pedicures. Rachel explains why taking the time to get a manicure and pedicure should be a part of your weekly routine and why GLOSSLAB should be your go-to nail salon. Rachel explains why their waterless approach is more hygienic and...

In this week's episode Amy and Katie meet Kroma Wellness Founder and CEO, Lisa Odenweller. They learn about Lisa's extensive background with superfoods and wellness which started her popular cafe Beaming and now the launch of her 10-month-old brand Kroma Wellness. You’ve probably seen beautiful photos all over Instagram showing off Kroma, but these superfood ingredients are WAY more than just beau...

In this weeks episode Amy chats with celebrity makeup artist, Lauren Miller. This quick hit episode is packed full of Lauren’s best summer recommendations for sunscreen, self tanner, highlighter, and more. Amy shares her 3 favorite eye brightening makeup products and Lauren gives us tips on cleansing the face to get off the layers of sunscreen and makeup. Her favorite toner that’s moisturizing and...

In part 2  with Jessica Maguire,  Amy and Katie ask Jessica how a dysregulated nervous system effects children, the various types of dysregulation, and tips for how to improve one's vagal tone.  Listen as Amy gets Jessica's perspective on how low vagal tone caused by stress, could have been a contributing factor to her vestibular migraines. The three also discuss research that has shown the import...

Do you know what your Vagus Nerve is? In this weeks episode, Amy and Katie speak with Jessica Maguire, an expert in the nervous system and the vagus nerve. In this fascinating discussion, they learn all about the vagus nerve, how to maintain your vagel tone and signs and symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system.  Throughout this episode, Jessica provides quick tips for the busy working woman and...

REPLAY! Alli just got married and in celebration, re-airing her popular episode.. In this week’s special episode  Amy and Katie meet their role model, Alli Webb, someone Amy has admired for years.  The three discuss Alli’s mentors, leadership in the entrepreneurial world, and being raised by parents with a strong work ethic. With Alli always keeping it real they discuss raising kids, her upcoming...

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 new favorite tool to achie...

This week's Part 2 episode, Amy and Katie discuss common myths of Chiropractic care, what to expect during your first visit, how to find a doctor, and what to look for.  In this episode, Dr. Debra Block diagnoses Katie in real time, explains how she works with new moms, and some helpful tips on what you can do everyday to help your body stay in alignment. Dr. Block also tells us about life as an e...