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Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+
Beauty, self-care, and relatable wellness, without the overwhelm. Trying, testing & talking all things to help you feel best.
Wellness Junkies is a weekly podcast for women 40+ who care about feeling good in their bodies, aging well, and making smarter choices around beauty and wellness. We cover wellness, beauty, self-care, beauty and wellness product recs and reviews, tips, hacks, skin and hair care, fitness, hormone health, peri-menopause and menopause wellness, midlife wellness, and…
Episodes
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Momming in Style: How to Elevate Your Wardrobe with The Mom Edit founder Shana Draugelis
In this exciting episode, we kick off our new season with a lighthearted conversation featuring Shana Draugelis, the founder and CEO of popular fashion…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Hormones and Health: Understanding Adrenal Fatigue and HRT in Midlife
REPLAY - Continuing with our expert wellness interviews, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Elizabeth Poyner, a gynecological oncologist and expert…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Hydrate! The Rise of IV Therapy in Beauty and Wellness Routines with Amy Dickerson and Katie Gillberg of Hydrate IV Bar
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 -…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+PRODUCT JUNKIES! Beauty and Skincare Product Reviews and Recommendations for November
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Sculpting Confidence: Inside the VIP Experience of Neinstein Plastic Surgery with Dr. Ryan Neinstein
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Breaking Down The Brow With Celebrity Brow Artist Daria Kruchinina
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Sisterly Catch Up : Sharing Our Sleep Struggles, Binge-Worthy Shows, Fave Workouts And More
In this episode of the Nirvana Sisters podcast, Amy and Katie get a chance to catch up on the challenges of maintaining well-being amidst the hectic pace of…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Simplicity in Skincare and Beauty: Easy Tips for Busy Lives with Esthetician Chelsea Pearson
In this episode of the Nirvana Sisters podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Chelsea Pearson, a licensed esthetician with over 21 years of experience…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Hormones and Health: Understanding Adrenal Fatigue and HRT in Midlife
In this episode of the Nirvana Sisters Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Elizabeth Poyner, a gynecological oncologist and expert in midlife…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+PRODUCT JUNKIES! Fashion Finds, Hair Styling Products and Tips, And Beauty MVPs for September
In this episode of the Nirvana Sisters podcast, we return with Product Junkies, after a summer hiatus. We dive into a variety of products that we've been…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+From Kitchen To Consciousness: The Power Of Food And Energy With Chef Whitney Aronoff
In this episode of the Nirvana Sisters podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Chef Whitney Aronoff, a holistic chef based in Laguna Beach, California, and the…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Natasha Brinkmann - SHE'S BACK -From Tretinoin to Growth Factors: The Future of Skincare with Beauty Junky Monkey
In this episode of the Nirvana Sisters podcast, we welcomed back Natasha Brinkmann, also known as Beauty Junky Monkey on TikTok and Instagram. Natasha, a…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+The A-List Approach: Makeup Tips For Every Occasion With Celebrity Makeup Artist, Christina Flach - Summer Replay
In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we chat with celebrity makeup artist, Christina Flach. Christina shares her best makeup tips and hacks for achieving…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Organizing Secrets For A Clutter-Free Home With Ana Oliveira - Summer Replay
On this week's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ana Oliveira, an expert in home organization. Ana shares valuable insights on organizing spaces…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+30 Tried-and-True Beauty Picks - Summer Replay
In today's episode, join Amy for an exclusive solo session as she unveils her curated selection of must-have Sephora products, just in time for the exciting…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Don't Just Survive Through Perimenopause, THRIVE Through Perimenopause: A Deep Dive With Karen Martel Part 2
In this replay episode of the Nirvana Sisters podcast, we continue our conversation from Part 1 with Karen Martel, an expert in bioidentical hormone…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Don’t Just Survive Through Perimenopause, THRIVE Through Perimenopause: A Deep Dive With Karen Martel Part 1
In this replay 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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+The Most Accessible Wellbeing Tips For Life Satisfaction & Happiness With Sally Joy Wolf
In this replay episode we talk with wellbeing advisor Sally Joy Wolf. Sally shares simple steps to starting a gratitude practice and explains why it's…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+How to Get Your Teenager Talking with You, Boost Their Confidence and Motivation, and Navigate Those Cringe Moments (Hint: It's Often the Parents) featuring Teen life coach Will Elliott
How is your Summer going with your teens at home? Are you getting those one word answers too? On this replay episode we connect with teen and parent coach Will…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Summer Replay - Insider Tips For Natural Skincare & Haircare Practices With Ayurvedic Therapist, Kirti Tewani
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Summer Replay- Taking Big Bites With Kat Ashmore (@katcancook) - Easy Week Night Recipes, Her Full Skin Routine, Life, And All The Things
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+How To Get To Sleep And Stay Asleep, Sleep Supplement Advice and Sleep Product Recommendations with Dr. Holiday-Bell, The Sleep MD
On this replay episode we chat with Dr. Holliday Bell, a Board-Certified Physician and Certified Sleep Specialist and continue our expert wellness interviews…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Bread, Butter & Wine with Dinner: Count Me In! Portion Control, Exercise Tips, and Heavy Weights with Andrea Marcellus (Part 2)
In this replay episode, Amy and Katie continue the conversation with fitness expert, Andrea Marcellus. In part 2 of this series (Listen to Part 1 here), Andrea…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+To Help You Have A Healthy Summer With All The Fun - replay With ZBiotics CEO & Co-Founder, Dr. Zack Abbott
In this Nirvana Sisters podcast episode replay from the end of 2023 Katie chats with ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic CEO and co-founder, Dr. Zack Abbott. The…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Replay - Hair Health Secrets With Trichologist And TikTok Superstar, Taylor Rose
In this Nirvana Sisters podcast episode Amy chats with trichologist and TikTok super star, Taylor Rose (aka @thehealthyhur). Taylor shares her expertise in…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Organizing Secrets for a Clutter-Free Home with Ana Oliveira
On this week's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ana Oliveira, an expert in home organization. Ana shares valuable insights on organizing spaces…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Getting Real About Root Canals: Myths, Tips, And Your Oral Microbiome With Dr. Sonia Chopra
In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Sonia Chopra, an experienced endodontist, who shared valuable insights on oral…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Product Junkies - May: Summer Here We Come
In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode, we share our latest product reviews for May. Amy shares the headache solution she found on Amazon that has been…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Exploring The World Of Psychedelic Therapy With Julia Mirer MD - replay
In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we revisit our conversation with Julia Mirer on the emerging field of psychedelic medicine. Julia shares her journey…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Amy And Katie's Mastered Evening Skincare Routines
In this episode of Nirvana Sisters podcast, we discuss our evening skincare routines. Katie shares her use of A313 from the French pharmacy, which has helped…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Amy's Sephora Sale Favorites: 30 Tried-and-True Beauty Picks- Solo Episode
In today's episode, join Amy for an exclusive solo session as she unveils her curated selection of must-have Sephora products, just in time for the exciting…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Kroma New Product Launch Sesh - How To Reset And Detoxify Your Body In 5 Days With Kroma Wellness Founder And CEO, Lisa Odenweller
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Amy And Katie's Mastered Morning Skincare Routines
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Don't Just Survive Through Perimenopause, THRIVE Through Perimenopause: A Deep Dive With Karen Martel Part 2
In this episode of the Nirvana Sisters podcast, we continue our conversation from Part 1 with Karen Martel, an expert in bioidentical hormone replacement…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Don’t Just Survive Through Perimenopause, THRIVE Through Perimenopause: A Deep Dive With Karen Martel Part 1
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Insider Tips For Natural Skincare & Haircare Practices With Ayurvedic Therapist, Kirti Tewani
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+5 Things You Can Do Right Now To Reduce Your Exposure To Hormone Disrupting Chemicals. Detoxify Your Home with PhD, Founder and CEO, Jenna Hua, of Million Marker
Episode Redux. As Spring cleaning approaches, we're revisiting this pertinent topic: hormone-disrupting chemicals in the home. In this insightful episode, we…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+How to Get Your Teenager Talking with You, Boost Their Confidence and Motivation, and Navigate Those Cringe Moments (Hint: It's Often the Parents) featuring Teen life coach Will Elliott
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Behind The Scenes With Some Of Our Favorite Guests - Can't Miss Bonus Conversations With Katy Whalen, Jen Silverman, & Jessica Maguire
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Product Junkies - February: Our Quick Round Up To Start Your Month Off Right
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Taking Big Bites with Kat Ashmore (@katcancook) - Easy Week Night Recipes, Her Full Skincare Routine, Life, And All The Things
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+The Most Accessible Wellbeing Tips For Life Satisfaction & Happiness With Sally Joy Wolf
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Refine Your Year: We Dive Into 10ish Wellness Trends In and Out for 2024
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Product Junkies: January - Wake Up Your Winter Skin With These Glowing Faves
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Best of 2023: Gut Healing for Beginners with Gut Journalist, Sarah K Hoffman, aka A Gutsy Girl
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Best of 2023: How To Balance Your Hormones? Find Out With Tips From Holistic Hormone Expert Marisa Faye - Part 1
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Best of 2023: Breathe In, Breathe Out: A 101 On Breathwork With Steph Magenta
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Best of 2023: Laugh Lines and Lip Liner: Beauty Banter with TikTok Star & Makeup Artist, Erica Taylor - PART 1
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Product Junkies: December - Holiday Gift Guide
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Just In Time For The Holiday Party Season: With ZBiotics CEO & Co-Founder, Dr. Zack Abbott
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Natural Glow Revolution and the Battle Against the Double Chin with Shelly Marshall of Beauty Shamans - REPLAY!
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+#ProductJunkies November Edition - When You Want The Nitty Gritty On The AIRSTRAIT Plus Other Fall Product Recos
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Hair Health Secrets With Trichologist And TikTok Superstar, Taylor Rose
In this Nirvana Sisters podcast episode Amy chats with trichologist and TikTok super star, Taylor Rose (aka @thehealthyhur). Taylor shares her expertise in…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Our Top Wellness Apps To Support And Elevate Your Routine - Replay!
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Aging Gracefully, Anti-Beauty Beauty, and The “Influencer” Paradox - A Candid Conversation With Beauty & Wellness Writer, Christine Morrison
In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode we chat with notable writer and former beauty marketer, Christine Morrison, Listen as we break down aging gracefully…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Product Junkies: October - Snack Edition
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Laugh Lines And Lip Liner: Beauty Banter With TikTok Star And Makeup Artist, Erica Taylor - Part 2
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Laugh Lines and Lip Liner: Beauty Banter with TikTok Star & Makeup Artist, Erica Taylor - PART 1
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Exploring Strip Makeup's Skin Cleansing Revolution With Co-Founders Riley Egan & Shaun O'Hollaren
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…
Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+Sonic Serenity: Exploring Sound Healing With Intuitive Sound Alchemist Monica Baddar
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…