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

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 following, and how to begin your Yoga p...

In part 2 of our sit down with NYC board certified dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian, we discuss how to treat psoriasis, especially in young children like Katie's daughter as this condition is genetic and runs in Katie's family. We also discuss the under eye in detail and how Dr. Nazarian approaches different concerns like dark circles, bags, hollowness and more. We break down some trending body s...

In this week's Part 1 episode, we discuss all the hot topics in skin right now with board certified dermatologist, Dr. Nazarian. We go deep into SPF, sneaking it into your daily regimen and curating the right one for you. How the sunscreen game has evolved so much including a supplement made with fern extract technology to make you less sensitive to sunlight which her whole family takes. We break...

Amy and Katie chat with the very impressive and accomplished dermatologist, Dr. Iris Rubin. Former Medical Director of the Dermatological and Vascular Laser Surgery Program at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C., Dr. Rubin pivoted her career in efforts to solve an unknown cause of common acne. Hair care products. After years of science based research, she created SEEN skin-caring...

This week Amy and Katie chat with entrepreneur super maven, Brittany Driscoll. The three discuss Brittany's deep marketing and brand experience, her time at Drybar, creating Squeeze and her newest venture Okay Humans via The Feel Good Company. Brittany is known for disrupting the personal experience within her brands, creating new and exciting spaces in the wellness community. They discuss making...

In the season 2 launch episode Amy and Katie sit down with TikTok star and self care guru @thehealthyhygge, Taylor Rose. The three discuss Taylor’s favorite skin and beauty hacks that skyrocketed her TikTok followers to over 400,000 and 3.6 Million likes, in just one year. Taylor is known for her ingenious hacks that have saved and improved many of her fan’s hair, skin and more. Stay til to the en...

This week Amy and Katie sit down the with Age Alchemist, Michelle Aspinwall. Michelle’s career in health and wellness spans from medical chef work, to helping  woman achieve optimal health, hormonal balance and so much more. She’s an internationally best selling author and created her own all natural skin care line while pregnant with her first child. The 3 discuss Michelle’s 6 pillars to demystif...

This week, we talk to scent obsessed aromatherapist and Founder of The Om Room, Sonal Shah. Sonal shares with us the ancient rituals of aromatherapy and smoke therapy, otherwise known as smudging. We learn about where these rituals come from, how and when to do them, and the benefits. We discuss the differences between Palo Santo and Sage, plus a 101 breakdown of how to actually do it. At the end,...

This week Amy and Katie chat with Holistic nutritionist Jen Silverman.  The three discuss intuitive eating, eating to fight inflammation and balance hormones, plus big tips on overcoming emotional eating. Jen breaks down the grey areas between foods that aren’t quite whole but not overly processed either. Also, how to decide the best diet for you. Stay till the end for a new spin on Amy’s product...

This week, Amy and Katie sit down with the founder of skincare line Beauty Shamans, Shelly Marshall. Shelley has an extensive career as a nurse and aesthetician which gives her a unique scientific perspective on the skin that we are all living in. The 3 discuss healing your skin from the inside out as well as ancient Chinese ritual Gua Sha, the science behind why it works and how to easily add it...

This week Amy and Katie sit down with celebrity makeup artist, Lauren Miller. The three chat makeup and skincare techniques plus Lauren gives loads of exciting product recommendations. Contouring tricks, false eyelash tips, how to achieve a fresh dewy look and so much more. Stay til the end, this week we have Lauren give us a product review on her new drug store, holy grail find. Follow us @nirvan...

They asked. You answered. In this week's episode, Amy & Katie do a round up of comments from their Instagram followers about all the things women do to keep their sh*t together.  The unsexy self care you talk and laugh about with your girlfriends. This is a funny one which ends with the most surprising answers yet. Put on your headphones, go on a walk or have some cocktails and listen in to th...

This week Amy and Katie chat with founder and CEO of Energy Bits Catherine Arnston. Catherine created ENERGYBits as a way to incorporate superfood algae into ones everyday diet. Listen as she discusses how nutrient dense and healthy algae is, why it’s endorsed by the United Nations and NASA, and the very long list of benefits eating algae daily has. Amy and Katie start the episode with their revie...

Amy and Katie sit down with the wildly energetic former model and Co-Founder of London’s Boom Cycle, Hilary Rowland. The three discuss starting Boom Cycle from conception to multiple successful locations, what it takes to push through the entrepreneurial challenges and what it’s like to working with your spouse. Known as a force in the modeling and fitness industries, Hilary shares her tips on kee...

In this week’s episode Amy and Katie sit down with Founder and CEO of Mala Collective Ashley Wray. The three do a deep dive on meditation and business. Ashley who creates objects that inspire and assist with mindfulness and meditation takes the intimidation out of meditation and gives tips to start a practice with ease. As a fierce businesswoman and entrepreneur listen for her morning routine that...

Amy and Katie sit down with skin care expert and media maven Stefany Gittleman. Stefany’s diverse professional background gives her a unique perspective on the clients needs and course of action. She dishes out can’t miss tips for your skin care routine and gives us an inside look into her successful social media company, The Gold Maze.  Listen as the three girls share their Nirvana of week, each...

Amy and Katie interview Dr. Erin Cooper to discuss self care during quarantine isolation. Dr. Cooper shares what she’s seeing most commonly during this time of stress and gives great tips to help overcome quarantine fatigue. They address self care tools, parenting tips, and mental health advice, all of which would be helpful far past the Covid era. Also stay tuned for Dr. Coopers easy and affordab...

In this weeks exciting new episode, Amy and Katie sit down with personal branding expert and thought leader, Ann Fryer. Ann is on a mission to inspire people to live purposefully and invest in their future. She gives unique advice to help one uncover their purpose, hone in on their strengths, talents and ambitions. Listen for her 5 unexpected tips on ways to help you achieve your dreams. Stay till...

Amy and Katie sit down with Interior designer Zoe Feldman to get her tips on creating a cozy, happy and inspiring home. Zoe’s advice is accessible for all and will quickly transform your space. The three discuss ways to reduce your environmental footprint when decorating and how Zoe’s design firm gives back by donating her consultation fee to charity.  Amy reviews one of Katie’s all time favorite...

In part 2 of the Family series, Amy and Katie interview Amy’s parents, Ada and Allan Chandler. At 74 and 76 years old respectively, the Nirvana Sisters get their secrets on staying youthful and living a long, healthy and happy life.  Amy reviews a great beauty tool gifted to her from her Mother in law and the girls wrap with a familiar mantra to take into your new year. Products/Brands mentioned:...

In this episode Amy asks Katie about her career as a Fit model, how she got started, the ups and downs of the business and how it led her to her health driven life now. This week also kicks off their Family series as the two are home for the holidays together. Amy and Katie introduce you to their children and we learn what the Nirvana of the year looks like for the 4 kids. Products/Brands mentione...

This week Amy and Katie discuss their experiences using Everlywell Food Sensitivity testing. How the test works, what the process is like and their surprising test results. Amy reviews a sustainably farmed wine company and discusses how it could benefit those with wine sensitivity. Mentions: Everlywell Usual Wines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at...

Amy and Katie discuss the importance of fitting daily movement and meditation into the lives of even the busiest of us. Quick tips on getting small doses of exercise and keeping your routines new and exciting. Katie discuses her love of Reformer Pilates while Amy discusses how she mixes things up to keep it fresh. They both share meditation apps and tricks each use to squeeze in the ever important...

Plant Based Lifestyle. In the premiere episode of Nirvana Sisters, Amy and Katie discuss the plant based lifestyle which Katie has been following. Katie shares her experiences with plant based, breaks down what it means and give tips to make it easier to follow. Amy also reviews a few of her favorite products of the week. Brands mentioned: Just Egg Beyond Burger Sakara Life Smart Sweets Behave Lea...

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