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

Amy Sherman | Beauty Creator
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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 lifestyle in a way that’s grounded, practical, and refreshingly honest. Think calm, credible conversations like you’d have in your kitchen with friends over a glass of wine! You’ll hear fun and relatable conversations about self-care tips and hacks for real life, beauty routines for busy women, and everyday wellness and beauty advice that actually fits into your life. We talk about lifestyle shifts that support long-term health and longevity (without asking you to wake up at 5 a.m. or buying 17 supplements)! We’re also serious about beauty and wellness products. Expect honest wellness product reviews and recs, beauty advice, skincare tips, and no-fluff beauty product recs you can trust. Hear our favorite beauty MVPs and wellness MVPs. Welcome to your cozy corner of wellness and beauty. Come hang with us. New episodes every week.

  1. 2d ago

    Clean Beauty Isn’t Always Clean, and Your Skincare Routine Is Probably Too Complicated | EP238

    “Clean” on the front of a jar can mean almost anything. There is no standardized regulatory definition of “clean” for cosmetics, so clean skincare can still carry synthetic fragrance, dyes, and parabens under a pretty label. If you have ever stood in a store unsure which claims to trust, start here. Amy Sherman sits down with Karen Behnke on Wellness Junkies. Karen founded Juice Beauty in 2005, served as a founding member of Ulta’s Conscious Beauty board, and was recognized by Elle, Forbes, and Cosmopolitan for helping build the clean beauty movement. Her fourth company, Beauty Crush Skincare, grows its grapes on her organic vineyard in Sonoma. Karen shares the free tool she uses to check skincare ingredients and the “made without” claim that still misleads her close friends. She explains what regenerative skincare means for your skin barrier and why her own skin stopped tolerating harsh exfoliants in her 50s and 60s. You will also learn what separates real clinical testing from a simple “tested” label and how to spot a third-party seller on Amazon before you buy. Tired of 10-step beauty routines? Karen breaks down the three steps she believes most women need and the one product category she can’t live without. Press play for clean skincare and skincare tips you can use the next time you shop, plus Karen’s beauty tips for getting out the door in five minutes. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Karen Behnke and Clean Beauty’s Early Days 03:54 Why Karen Started Beauty Crush in Her 60s 06:58 Regenerative Skincare and Grapes Grown for Skin 09:38 Why Clean Skincare Has No Real Rules 12:35 How to Check Ingredients With EWG Skin Deep 17:35 A Simple Three-Step Routine for Glowing Skin 25:19 What Real Clinical Testing Looks Like 29:24 Protecting Your Skin Barrier as You Age 31:26 Karen’s Fitness Habit and Five-Minute Routine 36:21 Spotting Real Brand Stores on Amazon Connect with Karen Behnke: Visit the Beauty Crush Skincare website Know more about Karen Follow Beauty Crush Skincare on Instagram Follow Karen on Instagram Shop this episode: You know we love to give you the best of the best in wellness products and resources to help you learn more about our podcast topics. In this week’s episode, here are the products and brands that we talked about: This Week’s Episode and ShopMy Shop BEAUTY CRUSH | Triple Action ExoCellular Glow Moisturizer, Vitamin C, Niacinamide BEAUTY CRUSH | Triple Action Exocellular Antioxidant Peptide Serum BEAUTY CRUSH | SuperGlow Skincare Set ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  👉🏻 Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellnessjunkiesofficial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMyShop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit ⁠www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Say hi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com ⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community 🙏🏻✌🏻 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Oct 15

    Bone Health Is Not Just for Old People (Even If You Lift Weights and Eat Well) | EP237

    If you're 40+, bone health probably feels like a problem for later. Then a DEXA scan at 50 comes back with osteopenia and osteoporosis, even after years of heavy lifting and HRT. That is exactly what happened to Amy Sherman, and it sent her looking for answers. On Wellness Junkies, Amy sits down with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, a board-certified internist and founder of Bone and Body Women's Health. Dr. DeSapri is a national leader in osteoporosis and menopause care. She explains why women should be thinking about bone health well before 65, when an earlier DEXA scan makes sense, and what T-scores and Z-scores actually tell you. She shares the wellness tips she gives patients who love walking and swimming but skip impact work, the simple blood and urine workup that uncovers a hidden cause of bone loss about a third of the time, and the wellness routines she follows herself. Her wellness product recommendations come with a warning about buying supplements on Amazon and why third-party testing matters. She also weighs in on collagen, creatine, and the trends social media keeps pushing. Wellness Junkies is one of the best wellness podcasts for women who want real answers without the panic. Press play to learn how women can protect their bone health long before a fracture forces the conversation. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Amy's Surprising DEXA Results at 50 02:30 Dr. DeSapri's Path to Midlife Women's Care 04:49 Why Bone Health Matters Before Menopause 09:40 When Women Should Get Their First DEXA 12:40 How to Read T-Scores and Z-Scores 17:24 Osteopenia vs Osteoporosis and Your Fracture Risk 19:33 Can Low Bone Density Be Reversed? 29:47 Strength Training and Impact Moves for Bones 35:27 Evidence-Based Supplements vs Overhyped Trends 40:31 Dr. DeSapri's Daily Habits for Strong Bones Connect with Dr. Kristi DeSapri: Visit the Bone and Body Women’s Health website Follow the Bone and Body Women's Health on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  👉🏻 Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellnessjunkiesofficial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMyShop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit ⁠www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Say hi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com ⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community 🙏🏻✌🏻 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Oct 8

    The 15-Minute Fix for Decluttering Your Home | Wellness Tips for a Calm Home | EP236

    If you open a closet and feel your shoulders tighten, there is a reason. Studies link clutter and cortisol, the body's main stress hormone. That means the pile on the kitchen counter may be adding to the weight you carry every day. Decluttering your home is one of the few wellness levers fully in your control, and it can start smaller than you think. One drawer and a timer might be enough. On Wellness Junkies, Amy Sherman sits down with Shira Gill, organizing expert and bestselling author of Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled. Shira hears one word in nearly every email she gets, and it says a lot about clutter and mental health. She also explains why she doesn't believe in organized or disorganized people, and why your home organization plan should not begin at the Container Store. You'll hear the 15-minute win Shira uses to get anyone moving, plus the one question she says beats "could this be useful?" She shares how she handled an entire house full of her late father's belongings and decided what was truly meaningful enough to keep, and the room she suggests starting with first. Amy also gets honest about her two nemeses, mail and a bathroom full of products, and Shira offers practical wellness tips for both. Press play if you're ready to start decluttering your home without the overwhelm and build a calm home that gives you energy back. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Organizing Expert Shira Gill 01:37 The First Step Before You Start Organizing 03:31 Clutter, Cortisol, and Mental Health 05:24 The 15-Minute Win for Decluttering Your Home 08:57 Letting Go of Sentimental Items Without Guilt 11:47 The Question That Decides What Stays 16:05 From Layoff to Bestselling Organizing Author 23:37 Tackling Kitchen Clutter, Mail, and Wires 35:47 How to Organize a Bathroom Full of Products 44:39 Where to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed 49:57 Shira's Water, Sleep, and Mascara Routine Shop this episode: You know we love to give you the best of the best in wellness products and resources to help you learn more about our podcast topics. In this week’s episode, here are the products and brands that we talked about: Organizing Supplies The Neat MethodContainer Store IKEAAmber Interiors Books MinimalistaOrganized LivingLifestyledBeauty Trish McEvoy Volumizing/Tubular MascaraIris & RomeoIlia lip/cheek stickWestman Atelier - lip/cheek Connect with Shira Gill: Visit Shira's website  Follow Shira on Instagram Subscribe to Shira's Substack   ⁠⁠⁠⁠For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  👉🏻 Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellnessjunkiesofficial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMyShop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit ⁠www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Say hi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com ⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community 🙏🏻✌🏻 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Oct 1

    Manifestation Is Not a Vision Board (It Goes Way Deeper) | Astrology and Wellness Tips | EP235

    You have the title, the team, and the income. So why does it still feel like something is in the way? Brett Chinn says the answer usually lives in a belief you picked up years ago, and astrology can help you find it. Brett is an intuitive business coach and manifestation expert who also works as an astrologer, medium, and tarot reader. She spent two decades in executive search before she started to help leaders 40+ close the gap between who they are and who they want to be. On Wellness Junkies, she joins host Amy Sherman for one of those relatable wellness conversations that make manifestation feel less like wishful thinking and more like getting honest about your beliefs, identity, and what you think is possible for you. So where do you start? Brett shares why mindfulness comes first, how to catch the thoughts that quietly become beliefs, and a low-stakes manifestation test for skeptics. She explains how astrology can offer another way to understand yourself, then puts it into practice with a live reading of Amy's birth chart and a warning about those general horoscopes you might want to stop reading. The wrap session brings wellness tips and wellness hacks worth stealing. Brett explains the 20/80 rule she uses to avoid burnout and shares beauty product recommendations she keeps rebuying, from the eyelash curler she swears by to the under-eye patches that rescue her after a bad night. Press play to spot the belief quietly running your life and learn how to change it. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Brett Chinn, Chief Intuitive Officer 01:53 Belief Architecture and Real Client Wins 07:12 From Bullied Kid to Self-Taught Astrologer 13:23 What Manifestation Is and What It Isn't 19:24 Mindfulness and the Thoughts Worth Keeping 22:47 A Low-Stakes Manifestation Test for Skeptics 28:16 Astrology Basics, Rising Signs, and General Horoscopes 33:27 Amy's Live Birth Chart Reading 42:51 Wrap Session Beauty Picks and Wellness Hacks Connect with Brett Chinn: Visit Brett's website Follow Brett on Instagram Shop this Episode You know we love to give you the best of the best in wellness products and resources to help you learn more about our podcast topics. In this week’s episode, here are the products and brands that we talked about: Shop All Shiseido Eyelash Curler  Maybelline Falsies Lift Mascara Drunk Elephant TLC Glycolic  Tower 28 tinted sunscreen  Colorescience tinted sunscreen  bareMinerals Complexion Rescue oHHo CBD  ShopMy Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  👉🏻 Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellnessjunkiesofficial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMyShop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit ⁠www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Say hi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com ⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community 🙏🏻✌🏻 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Sep 24

    The Summit for the Wellness Curious (and the Wellness Obsessed) with Eudemonia founder Sean Hoess | EP234

    Wellness tips are everywhere right now, and most of them contradict each other. Amy Sherman sits down with Sean Hoess, founder and CEO of Eudēmonia Summit, for a conversation about what is actually worth trying and what is just noise. Sean co-founded Wanderlust, which grew to 65 events around the world, before he walked away and started something new. He explains the moment he decided the wellness space needed more evidence and less blind faith, and why that belief shaped every part of Eudēmonia from day one. Amy and Sean get into the areas of wellness Sean thinks deserve more attention, from oral health to the products and materials we use at home. He shares his honest take on what may be overhyped and what he actually finds useful, from red light masks to robotic massage, plus the one very unwellness habit he refuses to give up. They also talk about why taking your health into your own hands does not mean going it alone, and why Sean built an entire summit around the idea that wellness works better as a team sport. Stick around for his take on what we can learn from athletes like Tom Brady when it comes to longevity, recovery, and staying at the top of your game. Press play for wellness tips and wellness hacks you can actually use, and see for yourself why Wellness Junkies keeps showing up as one of the best wellness podcasts for women. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcoming Sean Hoess, Founder Of Eudēmonia Summit 02:13 From Wanderlust To A New Kind Of Wellness 05:00 What Eudēmonia Actually Means 07:01 Inside The Vibe Of A Consumer Wellness Summit 09:50 How Speakers Get Vetted For Evidence And Credibility 12:21 Why People Are Taking Health Into Their Own Hands 16:56 Wellness Tips On Why Community Beats Going It Alone 19:21 A Day In The Life At Eudēmonia 25:35 Oral Health, Home Toxins, And Overhyped Trends 30:24 Tom Brady, Longevity, And Learning From Elite Athletes 34:16 Quick Fire Wellness Confessions And Repurchase Favorites Connect with Sean Hoess: Click here to enjoy 10% off at Eudēmonia ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  👉🏻 Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellnessjunkiesofficial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMyShop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit ⁠www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Say hi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com ⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community 🙏🏻✌🏻 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Sep 17

    Not Sponsored, Just Obsessed: A Product Junkies Deep Dive | EP233

    Some products live up to the hype. Most don't. This episode sorts out which is which. Host Amy Sherman sits down with Katie Georges, a lifestyle and beauty content creator known for her honest beauty and wellness product roundups on Instagram and TikTok. Katie built her audience by testing things herself and telling people the truth about what actually works, which makes her beauty and wellness product recommendations feel more like a recommendation from a friend than an ad. They trade favorites across skincare, makeup, hair, and self-care. First up is a sleep tool Amy already owns thanks to Katie's influence. From there they get into a cult toothpaste that Katie says has kept her from reaching for extra whitening treatments and strips and a Pilates weight set that solves a problem neither of them had seen solved before. Katie is just as candid about what doesn’t work, including a viral body-care product she kept seeing online and could not stand. The result is a useful mix of beauty and wellness product reviews, with clear favorites worth spending on and a few hyped-up picks you can happily skip. Press play for the full list of holy grails, splurges, and one honest miss. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome To A Product Junkies Episode 01:49 Katie's Path From Day Job To Creator 04:08 Products That Work And "Not Sponsored, Just Obsessed" 08:39 Expensive But Worth It Beauty And Wellness Products 14:16 Inexpensive Picks That Outperform Their Price Tag 17:40 Skincare And Makeup Holy Grails 28:34 Hair Favorites And Wellness Must-Haves 34:39 One Viral Product Katie Regrets Buying 37:29 Overrated Brands Underrated Gems And Biggest Splurge 41:18 Rapid Fire Beauty Hacks And Daily Rituals Connect with Katie Georges: Follow Katie on TikTok Follow Katie on Instagram   Shop this episode: You know we love to give you the best of the best in wellness products and resources to help you learn more about our podcast topics. In this week’s episode, here are the products and brands that we talked about: This Week’s Episode and Shop My Shop Sleep Crown Classic Sleep Crown Traveler Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask 2.5 oz MZ Wallace Black Zoey Large Zip Pouch Threshold Spa Plush Bath Towel – Light Gray Electric Picks Jewelry BaubleBar Luxury Jewelry & Personalized Accessories ARM & HAMMER Advance White Extreme Whitening Toothpaste – 6 oz/2 ct Murad Clarifying Gel Cleanser with Dual Salicylic Acid Sofie Pavitt Face Skin Jelly Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer SkinCeuticals P-TIOX Anti-Wrinkle Serum U Beauty The Sculpt Neck & Décolleté Concentrate U Beauty The SCULPT Arm Compound COOLA Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 – Fragrance-Free Sofie Pavitt Face Screentime Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30 EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 Victoria Beckham Beauty The Foundation Drops with TFC8 Haus Labs Color Fuse Talc-Free Powder Blush Haus Labs Color Fuse Glassy Blush Balm Stick Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara KJH.Brand Prism Lite Lip Crayon Rhode Pocket Bronzer Rhode Pocket Blush Saie SuperSuede Radiant Baked Bronzer Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil Lawless Forget The Filler Lip Plumper Line Smoothing Gloss Dyson Airwrap™ Large Round Brush Attachment Davines SOLU Clarifying Shampoo Crown Affair The Dry Shampoo K18 AirWash Dry Shampoo Olaplex Nº.7 Bonding Oil Lemme Grow Capsules Maelove Full Follicle Advanced Scalp Serum Salt & Stone Bergamot & Hinoki Candle Stakt Weights Stakt Mat Hanni Splash Salve In-Shower Moisturizing Body Balm Hanni Water Balm Hydrating Body Moisturizer Mist Saltair Exotic Pulp Body Oil Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops with Peptides Shiseido Eyelash Curler The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick LESET The Margo Top Free People Movement New Activewear Arrivals Uncommon James Muse Initial Layered Necklace Uncommon James Passion Square Huggie Earrings Uncommon James Limoncello Creme Candle Shop more of my favorite products here ⁠⁠⁠⁠For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  👉🏻 Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellnessjunkiesofficial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMyShop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit ⁠www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Say hi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com ⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community 🙏🏻✌🏻 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Sep 10

    HRT, Hormones, Bones, and Cholesterol: Everything No One Explained About Midlife & Menopause | EP232

    Your cholesterol climbs. Your bone density drops. And you may not hear how much changing hormones can affect both. Jennifer Gularson, a board-certified physician assistant and functional medicine practitioner, joins Amy Sherman on Wellness Junkies to break down HRT and clear up some of the questions women have about hormones in midlife. Jennifer breaks down the difference between bioidentical and synthetic HRT and explains why she tells patients that birth control pills can involve about ten times the estrogen dose she uses for HRT. She tackles common concerns about HRT and breast cancer and shares her perspective on what newer research says about risk. The conversation turns to perimenopause and why symptoms can start up to a decade before menopause. Jennifer explains how she uses testosterone in her practice, where peptides may fit for concerns such as gut health, inflammation, and weight management, and where bone health and heart health fit into the bigger picture of women's longevity. There's a lot packed into this hour. Press play to hear Jennifer's practical guidance and figure out what your next conversation with your doctor should sound like. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Jennifer Gularson And Her Approach to Women's Midlife Health 01:21 Why Perimenopause Symptoms Get Dismissed As Normal Aging 08:23 When Estrogen Decline Actually Begins And Why Timing Varies 09:40 Breaking Down HRT, Bioidentical Hormones, And Dosing Options 15:41 Testing Methods And Debunking Common Hormone Myths 22:56 Exploring Peptides For Gut Health And Weight Loss 30:52 Cholesterol, LDL, And Heart Health In Midlife 39:43 Bone Health, DEXA Scans, And Preventing Osteoporosis 49:33 Working With Doctors Plus Jennifer's Wellness And Beauty Hacks Connect with Jennifer Gularson: Visit Jennifer's website Follow Jennifer on Instagram   ⁠⁠⁠⁠For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  👉🏻 Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellnessjunkiesofficial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMyShop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit ⁠www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Say hi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com ⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community 🙏🏻✌🏻 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Sep 3

    The College Admissions Expert Who Finally Makes the Process Feel Less Overwhelming | EP231

    REPLAY! We're bringing this one back because college admissions season rolls around every year, and the questions parents ask never really change. Your kid's grades are fine. Their activities are fine. So why does the college process still feel like it's swallowing your whole house? That's the question Amy Sherman digs into with Alexis White, nationally recognized college admissions expert and founder of A-List Admissions and Tutoring, in this episode of Wellness Junkies. If you are looking for college admissions advice for parents that calms the noise, this conversation is the reset button. Alexis has worked with students for more than 20 years, with her tutoring business eventually expanding into college admissions. She opens with a mindset shift most parents never hear, then explains why tenth grade is such an important year for narrowing priorities and starting to think more seriously about the college process. She also breaks down a piece of high school college prep most people skip. Alexis shares her honest take on touring safety schools before junior year, and why the reaction almost always surprises parents. Later, Amy and Alexis get into staying sane during college applications when the comparison spiral hits, why parents need to tune out everyone else's opinions, and a specific college essay mistake Alexis sees English teachers make again and again. The conversation also gets into the anti-college movement gaining traction online, plus a few under-the-radar schools Alexis is loving right now. Press play if you want to walk away from this one feeling steadier than when you hit start. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Amy Introduces Alexis White and Why This Episode Matters 07:45 Staying Sane During the College Process 14:30 The Importance of Passion Over Grades 21:06 Personal Statements and Supplemental Essay Strategy 24:14 Staying on Top of Deadlines and Application Scheduling 26:53 How Test Optional Rules for the SAT and ACT Keep Shifting 33:44 Leadership Advice for Quieter and Introverted Kids 39:22 The Anti College Movement and Why Alexis Pushes Back 45:12 Underrated Schools, Scholarships, and Alexis's Beauty Hack Connect with Alexis White: Follow Alexis on Tiktok Follow Alexis on Instagram Visit the Alexis College Expert website ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  👉🏻 Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@wellnessjunkiesofficial ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopMyShop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit ⁠www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  • Say hi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com ⁠⁠ Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community 🙏🏻✌🏻 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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 lifestyle in a way that’s grounded, practical, and refreshingly honest. Think calm, credible conversations like you’d have in your kitchen with friends over a glass of wine! You’ll hear fun and relatable conversations about self-care tips and hacks for real life, beauty routines for busy women, and everyday wellness and beauty advice that actually fits into your life. We talk about lifestyle shifts that support long-term health and longevity (without asking you to wake up at 5 a.m. or buying 17 supplements)! We’re also serious about beauty and wellness products. Expect honest wellness product reviews and recs, beauty advice, skincare tips, and no-fluff beauty product recs you can trust. Hear our favorite beauty MVPs and wellness MVPs. Welcome to your cozy corner of wellness and beauty. Come hang with us. New episodes every week.

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