The Beauty Shift with Michelle Phillips

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The Beauty Shift™ Podcast with Michelle Phillips Where women come to be educated—not influenced. Welcome to The Beauty Shift™, the podcast for women who are ready to stop chasing impossible standards and start becoming the healthiest, happiest, and most confident version of themselves. I'm Michelle Phillips—celebrity beauty expert, bestselling author, national television personality, and life coach. For more than 30 years, I've helped thousands of women—from celebrities and CEOs to busy moms and women navigating midlife—discover that true transformation doesn't begin in the mirror. It begins with how you care for yourself, how you think about yourself, and the choices you make every day. That's why I created The Beauty Shift™. In a world overflowing with influencers, conflicting advice, and endless beauty trends, this is a place where women come to be educated—not influenced. Each week, I'll share my own professional advice, personal experiences, and the strategies I've learned from decades in the beauty and wellness industry. I'll also bring you conversations with leading dermatologists, plastic surgeons, physicians, wellness experts, researchers, psychologists, financial experts, bestselling authors, thought leaders, and inspiring women who are changing lives through their work. Together, we'll help you make informed decisions about every area of your life, including: • Healthy aging and longevity • Skincare, makeup, hair, and beauty science • Hormones, menopause, sleep, nutrition, and movement • Confidence, mindset, and emotional well-being • Relationships, purpose, and personal growth • Financial confidence and creating a life you love My mission is simple: To help you stop chasing perfection, start trusting yourself, and become the most radiant version of who you already are. Because true beauty isn't measured by the number of candles on your birthday cake or the reflection in your mirror. It's reflected in how you live, how you love, how you care for yourself, and how confidently you show up in the world. Whether I'm sharing my own insights or sitting down with world-class experts, every episode is designed to help you look better, feel better, live healthier, and love the woman you see in the mirror. Because the most beautiful years of your life aren't behind you. They're the ones you're about to create. Contact the show: info@MichellePhillips.com Follow Michelle: Website: www.MichellePhillips.com Email: info@michellephillips.com Instagram: @MichellePhillipsBeauty Facebook: @MichellePhillipsBeauty Meet Michelle Phillips – Host of The Beauty Shift Michelle Phillips is a nationally recognized beauty and wellness expert, bestselling Hay House author, and self-confidence coach who has worked with A-list celebrities, top TV anchors, and powerhouse executives to help them look and feel their best. As a celebrity beauty expert and TV personality, Michelle has been featured on HGTV, HSN, QVC, CBS, ABC, NBC, and numerous publications such as The New Yorker, Thrive Global, Huffington Post, Vogue, US Weekly, Parade Magazine, and many more, bringing her expertise in beauty, confidence, and personal transformation to millions. Her popular television segments, airing across the country, focus on beauty, health, and wellness, providing women with professional, practical advice to help them look and feel their best at every stage of life. Michelle is the bestselling author of The Beauty Blueprint: 8 Steps to Building the Life and Look of Your Dreams (Hay House), a book that empowers women to break free from outdated beauty norms and embrace their authentic power, confidence, and personal transformation. The success of her book propelled her into the motivational keynote speaking arena, allowing her to share her empowering message at some of the biggest venues in the country. As the host of The Beauty Shift, Michelle takes her passion for real conversations, expert insights, and

  1. 2d ago

    How to Calm Your Nervous System & Trust Your Intuition | Maureen Hancock

    This episode will change the way you think about stress, intuition, and the signals your body has been trying to send you. In this powerful and surprisingly practical conversation on The Beauty Shift, Michelle sits down with internationally respected medium, author, teacher, and “Comedian Medium” Maureen Hancock. Michelle first met Maureen several years ago at one of her live events and was immediately struck not only by her extraordinary abilities, but by her humor, warmth, and the healing work she does with people experiencing grief and loss. More recently, Michelle joined Maureen for a retreat in Sedona—and came home with an entirely new appreciation for the connection between our bodies, our energy, our intuition, and our ability to slow down enough to actually hear ourselves. That is where this conversation begins. Maureen shares how she first began seeing spirits at just five years old, the devastating car accident that changed the course of her life, and why she ultimately walked away from her corporate career to dedicate her life to helping others. But this episode is about much more than mediumship. Maureen believes that intuition isn't reserved for a gifted few. Her message is simple: “You don’t need a medium. You are the medium.” And she shows you how to begin listening again. Together, Michelle and Maureen explore what happens when we spend too much of our lives stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, and disconnected from our bodies—and the simple practices that can help us come back to ourselves. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why chronic stress can make it harder to hear your own intuition - Simple techniques Maureen uses to help calm the nervous system - How to use tapping and somatic movement when you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed - Maureen’s simple lymphatic drainage routine - The connection between your body, stress, and emotions - Why humming, breathing, movement, and grounding can help you slow down - How Maureen believes you can begin strengthening your intuition - How to recognize those little “hits” or nudges you may normally dismiss - Why quieting your mind can make it easier to hear what your inner voice is telling you - What Maureen has learned from decades of working with grief, loss, and people at the end of life - Why learning to trust yourself may be one of the most powerful shifts you can make You’ll also get to practice several of Maureen’s techniques right alongside Michelle during the episode. If you’ve been feeling stressed, exhausted, anxious, disconnected from yourself—or like there is a quieter voice inside of you that you haven’t been listening to—this conversation is for you. Sometimes the answer isn’t doing more. It’s becoming quiet enough to hear what has been there all along. There is something in this episode for wherever you are in your life right now. And you may walk away trusting yourself a little more than you did before. Contact the show: info@MichellePhillipscom MORE ABOUT MAUREEN HANCOCK: https://www.maureenhancock.com MORE FROM MICHELLE PHILLIPS + THE BEAUTY SHIFT 🎁 FREE BEAUTY + WELLNESS GUIDES Want expert guidance without all the influencer hype? Download Michelle’s FREE Beauty + Wellness Guides with practical advice to help you look better, feel better, and thrive at every age: https://www.michellephillips.com 🌐 VISIT MICHELLE https://www.michellephillips.com 📲 FOLLOW + WATCH MICHELLE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/michellephillips 💌 JOIN MICHELLE’S COMMUNITY Get Michelle’s latest beauty + wellness advice, podcast episodes, expert interviews, and inspiration delivered directly to your inbox: https://www.michellephillips.com Subscribe to The Beauty Shift so you never miss an episode.

  2. Sep 14

    Deborah Santana: Leaving Carlos Santana, Choosing Herself & Finding Freedom

    What happens when the life you built no longer feels like the life you’re meant to live? In this deeply personal episode of The Beauty Shift Podcast, Michelle Phillips sits down with Deborah Santana — author, philanthropist, and former wife of legendary musician Carlos Santana —for an intimate conversation about love, marriage, identity, spirituality, and having the courage to choose yourself. In her memoir, Loving the Fire, Deborah shares the complicated reality behind her marriage and what it took to step into the unknown and begin creating a new chapter. Deborah opens up about the fear of leaving what’s familiar, the uncertainty of not knowing what comes next, and the spiritual practices that helped her trust herself and keep moving forward. Michelle and Deborah talk about: • The fear and uncertainty of starting over • Finding yourself after a long-term relationship • Learning to trust your inner voice • Why choosing yourself isn’t selfish • Spirituality, meditation and finding strength within • Letting go of how you thought your life was “supposed” to look • Rediscovering your identity through major life transitions • Why it’s never too late to create a beautiful next chapter One of Deborah’s most powerful reminders is that freedom exists in our minds, our hearts and our souls. If you’re navigating a transition, questioning what comes next, or simply feeling that quiet pull toward something more, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to know exactly where the path is leading before you take the next step. Sometimes the greatest transformation begins when you finally choose yourself. CONNECT WITH MICHELLE PHILLIPS Website: https://www.MichellePhillips.com Contact the show: info@MichellePhillips.com Listen to more episodes of The Beauty Shift Podcast: https://www.michellephillips.com/podcast Follow Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellephillipsbeauty CONNECT WITH DEBORAH SANTANA Learn more about Deborah and her memoir, Loving the Fire: https://deborahsantana.com If you loved this conversation, follow The Beauty Shift Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a woman who may need to hear this message today. ❤️

  3. Sep 2

    What Are the Best Treatments for Aging Skin After 40? A Plastic Surgeon Explains Lasers, Sculptra, Filler, NAD & More

    In this episode of The Beauty Shift, celebrity beauty +wellness expert Michelle Phillips sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sheina Bawa to talk about aging skin, perimenopause and menopause skin changes, lasers, Morpheus8, Sculptra, filler migration, GLP-1 “Ozempic face,” NAD, glutathione, skincare and more.  If you’re wondering what really works for aging skin, how to restore facial volume, whether filler can migrate or remain in your face for years, which laser treatments may be right for you, or how rapid weight loss and GLP-1 medications can affect your face and skin, this conversation will help you separate credible information from social media hype. IN THIS EPISODE:  • What happens to your skin during perimenopause and menopause  • Why aging skin can become more sensitive, dry, red or acne-prone  • Why stronger skincare isn’t always better  • Lasers for collagen, fine lines, pigmentation and aging skin  • CO2 laser, Fraxel and other laser treatments  • Morpheus8 for the face, jawline and neck—and why treatment depth matters  • Facial fat and volume loss as we age  • GLP-1 medications and the facial changes often called “Ozempic face”  • Sculptra vs. traditional hyaluronic acid filler  • Why filler may remain in the face for years—and how it can migrate  • NAD, glutathione and the importance of delivery and absorption  • What to look for when choosing skincare  • Why credentials matter when choosing someone for cosmetic treatments  • How to separate science-backed information from beauty and wellness trends  One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is at the heart of The Beauty Shift: GET EDUCATED, NOT INFLUENCED.  There is nothing wrong with wanting to improve your skin, explore a treatment or make changes that help you feel more confident. But the goal isn’t to chase every new treatment, supplement or procedure—or feel like there is always something else about us that needs to be “fixed.”  It’s about understanding what is happening to our bodies as we age, knowing our options, asking better questions and making informed choices that help us look and feel our best.  Contact The Beauty Shift: info@michellephillips.com  Michelle Phillips: www.MichellePhillips.com  Dr. Sheina Bawa / Elevé Cosmetic Surgery: https://elevemd.com/dr-bawa  FREE BEAUTY + WELLNESS RESOURCES Visit www.MichellePhillips.com for free guides and resources on skincare, hair care, makeup, wellness, mindset and more.

  4. Aug 15

    Anita Moorjani: Her Near-Death Experience, Healing & Living Without Fear

    What happens when you come face-to-face with death—and return with a completely new understanding of life? Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of The Beauty Shift w/Michelle Phillips. In this powerful episode, internationally bestselling author Anita Moorjani shares the extraordinary near-death experience that transformed the way she sees life, fear, healing, self-love, and purpose. After being given only hours to live while battling cancer, Anita experienced something that forever changed her perspective. Since returning from her near-death experience, she has inspired millions around the world with her message that healing begins when we stop living for everyone else and finally embrace who we truly are. In this heartfelt conversation, Anita and I discuss: * Her remarkable near-death experience and how it changed her forever * Why fear may be holding you back more than you realize * The surprising connection between self-love and healing * How women lose themselves by trying to meet everyone else's expectations * Learning to trust your intuition and inner wisdom * What it really means to live authentically * How to release guilt, perfectionism, and people-pleasing * Why it's never too late to create a life you genuinely love Whether you're navigating midlife, healing from loss, reinventing yourself, or simply longing to feel more connected to who you are, this conversation will encourage you to see your life—and yourself—in a completely new way. About The Beauty Shift The Beauty Shift is where women come to be educated—not influenced. Hosted by beauty and wellness expert, life coach, bestselling author, and national television personality Michelle Phillips, each episode features trusted conversations with leading experts in beauty, wellness, health, mindset, longevity, hormones, finances, and personal growth. Michelle's mission is simple: to help women stop chasing impossible standards and start building a life where they look better, feel better, and love the woman they see in the mirror. Because true beauty isn't just about how you look. It's about how you live. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who needs this message today. Contact the show: info@MichellePhillips.com Connect with Michelle Phillips: 🌐 Website: https://www.michellephillips.com 📱 Instagram: @michellephillipsbeauty 🎙️ Subscribe to The Beauty Shift for new episodes every week featuring world-class experts who will educate, inspire, and empower you to live your most beautiful life—from the inside out. Connect with Anita Moorjani:  🌐 Website: https://www.AnitaMoorjani.com

  5. May 20

    Botox vs. Fillers vs. Plastic Surgery: What Women Need to Know Before Saying Yes | Dr. Anil Shah

    Thinking about Botox, fillers, or plastic surgery—but not sure where to start? In this episode of The Beauty Shift, Michelle sits down with leading facial plastic surgeon Dr. Anil Shah to break down what women really need to know about modern aesthetics—so you can make confident, informed decisions without fear or pressure. In this episode, you’ll learn: • The truth about fillers vs. surgery (and when each makes sense) • The biggest mistakes women make with injectables • How long procedures actually last—and why results fade • What questions to ask before choosing a surgeon • The role of skincare (including retinol & growth factors) in long-term results • How to avoid the “overdone” look and maintain natural, beautiful results But this conversation goes deeper than treatments… We also explore the emotional side of beauty—the hesitation, the fear of not looking like yourself, and how to make choices from a place of self-trust instead of pressure. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the noise in the beauty world… this will bring clarity. Contact Show: info@michellephillips.com Ready to go deeper into your own Beauty Shift? Explore beauty and wellness resources, programs, and support: 👉 https://michellephillips.com 💌 Have questions or want guidance on your beauty journey? Reach out directly: info@michellephillips.com Learn more about Dr. Shah: https://www.shahfacialplastics.com/

  6. May 6

    You’re Not Stuck—You’re Programmed. Here’s How to Change It

    What if you’re not stuck…you’re simply running a program you didn’t choose? In this powerful episode of The Beauty Shift, we uncover what’s really driving your thoughts, behaviors, and emotional patterns—and why so many women feel like they’ve “done the work,” yet still find themselves repeating the same struggles. I’m joined by Tim Shurr, a multi-award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and expert in subconscious reprogramming, who has helped over 15,000 people break free from anxiety, self-sabotage, and limiting beliefs. Together, we dive into the hidden programming that shapes how you see yourself, how you show up, and what you believe you’re capable of. You’ll discover: • Why you may feel stuck—even when you’re growing, healing, and doing all the “right” things • How unconscious beliefs formed early in life silently run the show • The difference between surface-level mindset work and true, lasting transformation • Why habits like affirmations and self-care don’t always create real change • How to finally identify and reprogram the beliefs that are keeping you in the same patterns This conversation will shift the way you see yourself—because it’s not about fixing who you are… It’s about upgrading the program that’s been running in the background. And when that changes, everything changes. 🎧 Tune in and take your power back. Connect with Michelle Phillips: www.MichellePhillips.com Contact the show: info@MichellePhillips.com Connect with Tim Shurr: www.TimShurr.com SEO Keywords (for Apple/Spotify): self confidence, subconscious mind, limiting beliefs, self worth, imposter syndrome, mindset transformation, personal growth, emotional healing, women empowerment, anxiety, self sabotage, confidence coaching

  7. Apr 15

    Longevity vs Anti-Aging: The Truth About Inflammation, Skin Aging & What Actually Works

    In this episode of The Beauty Shift, Michelle sits down with Dr. Robin Smith, a leader in regenerative medicine and longevity, to explore what it really takes to age well—from the inside out. This conversation goes beyond traditional anti-aging advice and into the deeper science of how your body functions, repairs, and regenerates over time. You’ll learn: • The difference between anti-aging and longevity—and why it matters • How inflammation (“inflammaging”) impacts your skin, energy, and overall health • Why traditional approaches often focus on symptoms instead of root causes • The importance of testing, understanding your labs, and optimizing—not just falling into “normal ranges” • How sleep, nutrition, stress, and movement influence how you age • What actually makes skincare effective—and why many products never reach deeper layers of the skin • The truth about peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and exosomes This episode is about shifting your approach—from reacting to changes… to supporting your body at a cellular level. If you’re ready for a more informed, effective way to care for your skin, your health, and your energy as you age—this conversation will give you a powerful new perspective.   About Michelle Phillips: Website: www.MichellePhillips.com Download Michelle’s FREE Beauty + Wellness Guides: www.MichellePhillips.com Contact the show: info@MichellePhillips.com   About Dr. Robin Smith: www.Exoceuticals.com

  8. Apr 1

    The Truth About Beauty, Aging & Confidence with Shannaz Schopfer

    In this episode of The Beauty Shift, Michelle Phillips sits down with ShannazSchopfer—Founder & CEO of The Beauty Architects and a true pioneer in the global beauty industry with over 45 years of experience. She’s worked with some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Estée Lauder, Chanel, L’Oréal, La Prairie, and Charlotte Tilbury—and has witnessed firsthand the massive shifts from traditional beauty to today’s world of biotech, longevity, and sustainability. But this conversation goes deeper than the industry… We talk about: • How to stay adaptable and confident through life’s transitions • The truth about pro-aging vs. anti-aging • How longevity science and mindset are shaping the future of beauty • What women truly need right now to feel confident in their own skin This is a conversation about reinvention, leadership, and honoring the wisdom that only experience can bring. Because beauty isn’t about going backwards… It’s about becoming. Contact Show: Info@MichellePhillips.com About Michelle Phillips: Website: https://www.MichellePhillips.com Download Michelle’s Free Beauty Guides: https://www.MichellePhillips.com About Shannaz Schopfer: Website: https://www.thebeautyarchitects.com

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The Beauty Shift™ Podcast with Michelle Phillips Where women come to be educated—not influenced. Welcome to The Beauty Shift™, the podcast for women who are ready to stop chasing impossible standards and start becoming the healthiest, happiest, and most confident version of themselves. I'm Michelle Phillips—celebrity beauty expert, bestselling author, national television personality, and life coach. For more than 30 years, I've helped thousands of women—from celebrities and CEOs to busy moms and women navigating midlife—discover that true transformation doesn't begin in the mirror. It begins with how you care for yourself, how you think about yourself, and the choices you make every day. That's why I created The Beauty Shift™. In a world overflowing with influencers, conflicting advice, and endless beauty trends, this is a place where women come to be educated—not influenced. Each week, I'll share my own professional advice, personal experiences, and the strategies I've learned from decades in the beauty and wellness industry. I'll also bring you conversations with leading dermatologists, plastic surgeons, physicians, wellness experts, researchers, psychologists, financial experts, bestselling authors, thought leaders, and inspiring women who are changing lives through their work. Together, we'll help you make informed decisions about every area of your life, including: • Healthy aging and longevity • Skincare, makeup, hair, and beauty science • Hormones, menopause, sleep, nutrition, and movement • Confidence, mindset, and emotional well-being • Relationships, purpose, and personal growth • Financial confidence and creating a life you love My mission is simple: To help you stop chasing perfection, start trusting yourself, and become the most radiant version of who you already are. Because true beauty isn't measured by the number of candles on your birthday cake or the reflection in your mirror. It's reflected in how you live, how you love, how you care for yourself, and how confidently you show up in the world. Whether I'm sharing my own insights or sitting down with world-class experts, every episode is designed to help you look better, feel better, live healthier, and love the woman you see in the mirror. Because the most beautiful years of your life aren't behind you. They're the ones you're about to create. Contact the show: info@MichellePhillips.com Follow Michelle: Website: www.MichellePhillips.com Email: info@michellephillips.com Instagram: @MichellePhillipsBeauty Facebook: @MichellePhillipsBeauty Meet Michelle Phillips – Host of The Beauty Shift Michelle Phillips is a nationally recognized beauty and wellness expert, bestselling Hay House author, and self-confidence coach who has worked with A-list celebrities, top TV anchors, and powerhouse executives to help them look and feel their best. As a celebrity beauty expert and TV personality, Michelle has been featured on HGTV, HSN, QVC, CBS, ABC, NBC, and numerous publications such as The New Yorker, Thrive Global, Huffington Post, Vogue, US Weekly, Parade Magazine, and many more, bringing her expertise in beauty, confidence, and personal transformation to millions. Her popular television segments, airing across the country, focus on beauty, health, and wellness, providing women with professional, practical advice to help them look and feel their best at every stage of life. Michelle is the bestselling author of The Beauty Blueprint: 8 Steps to Building the Life and Look of Your Dreams (Hay House), a book that empowers women to break free from outdated beauty norms and embrace their authentic power, confidence, and personal transformation. The success of her book propelled her into the motivational keynote speaking arena, allowing her to share her empowering message at some of the biggest venues in the country. As the host of The Beauty Shift, Michelle takes her passion for real conversations, expert insights, and

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