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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. 1D AGO

    Why You’re So Tired In Midlife (And Simple Habits To Fix It) | EP205

    Low energy in midlife can make you feel like your body has its own agenda, even when you are doing the workouts, buying the supplements, and trying to eat “right.” Wellness mentor Lindsey Kaszuba, founder of Health Club Collective and a mom of three, joins Amy Sherman to show why that stuck feeling is so common and how a steadier approach to midlife health starts with mindset and health, not more rules. If you want to know how to feel better in your body without turning wellness into a second job, this is your listen. Lindsey’s work is built on body trust, so the health mindset shift stays grounded in real life. You will hear how simple health habits help you notice what drains your energy and what supports it, plus a way to treat low energy in midlife like a bank account you can protect. She shares her simple plate rule for balanced meals, which makes eating feel repeatable instead of confusing, and offers sustainable weight loss habits you can stick with even when life is busy. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Midlife Health, Low Energy, and Why You Feel Stuck 09:48 Lindsey Kaszuba’s Story and Breaking Free From Diet Culture 14:27 Health Mindset Shift for Perimenopause and Menopause 18:00 The Energy Bank Method to Fix Low Energy in Midlife 23:05 Balanced Meals and the Simple Plate Rule 31:15 Sustainable Weight Loss Habits and Ditching the Scale 42:08 Wellness Industry Reality Check on Quick Fixes and GLP-1 Trends Connect with Lindsey Kaszuba: Follow Lindsey on Instagram Visit Lindsey’s website 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:  Full List  GOOP | Sos Daily Rescue Facial Spray BIOSSANCE | Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum BAREFACED | Everyday Eye Hero JSHEALTH VITAMINS | Illuminating Peptide Eye Serum EltaMD Skin Recovery Serum COLORESCIENCE | Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50  JSHEALTH VITAMINS | Advanced Magnesium+ Powder MARYRUTH'S | Adult Magnesium Calm Gummies Hydrating Tallow Stick ⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

    58 min

  2. FEB 26

    K-Beauty 101: The Simple 4-Step Routine + What’s Actually Worth Trying | EP204

    The real K-Beauty philosophy has less to do with 12 steps and more to do with how you treat your skin every day. Korean skincare routines often get labeled as complicated, yet Elle Choi Son reframes it as disciplined consistency rooted in culture. Skincare in her world starts early and centers on hydration, layering, and protecting the skin barrier. Healthy skin is the baseline. Everything else builds on that. From winning Miss Korea Washington at 18 to carving out a niche as a Korean American makeup artist, Elle learned early that great makeup begins long before foundation ever touches your face. Amy and Elle cut through the noise of viral trends and overflowing bathroom shelves with a return to basics: cleanser, toner, moisturizer, sunscreen. Build the habit first. Then explore Korean beauty products with intention, whether that means testing some of the best Korean skincare brands or trying newer categories like PDRN skincare. They also talk honestly about trend-driven products such as at-home micro-needling formulas and why more product does not equal better results.  The takeaway is calm and practical. Let skincare absorb before applying makeup. Protect your barrier. Keep it simple when life gets busy. Glowing skin rarely comes from one miracle product, instead, it comes from consistent care you can sustain. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 K-Beauty 101: Why Korean Skincare Is Different 04:13 The Korean Skincare Routine Philosophy and Cultural Roots 09:37 K-Beauty for Beginners: The Essential Starter Routine 11:34 Elle’s Real-Life Korean Skincare Routine and Favorite Products 23:19 Skincare Ingredients Explained: PDRN, Actives, and What to Avoid 26:12 Viral K-Beauty Trends and Influencer Myths 34:26 Five-Minute Makeup Routine That Starts With Skincare Connect with Elle Choi Son: Follow Elle on Instagram Follow Elle on TikTok 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:  Full List CNP Laboratory Aqua Soothing Toner Wellage Blue Hyaluronic Ampoule VT Reedle Shot HaruHaru Wonder Black Rice Probiotics Barrier Essence Anua Niacinamide serum Dr. Reju-All Barrier Cream Goodal Vita C Dark Spot Care Eye Cream Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask  Filorga Moisturizer  Filorga Eye Cream Round Lab Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun (Rice + Probiotics) Mediheal Sheet Masks  Biodance Bio Collagen mask Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Caudalie Instant Detox Mask Medicube AGE-R Booster device Therabody De-Puffing Wand Red light mask Merit Flush Balm Merit Complexion stick Anastasia Beverly Hills brow wiz Kosas Nano Brow Pop NYX Brow Pencil Clarins Double Serum Anua Toner Haru Haru Cleansing Oil  ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

    40 min

  3. FEB 19

    GLP-1s for Perimenopausal Weight Gain: A Bariatric Surgeon Explains | EP203

    GLP-1s and bariatric surgery are powerful medical tools, and the real risk is starting them without understanding what long-term weight maintenance actually requires. This conversation pulls obesity treatment out of the culture wars and back into medicine. Dr. Betsy Dovec, one of the most experienced bariatric surgeons in the country,speaks plainly about what long-term care actually demands, whether someone chooses bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications, or a combination of both. The question beneath it all is simple and uncomfortable: are you looking for a short-term result, or are you prepared for a long-term strategy? There is honesty here about weight regain, about the reality that stopping GLP-1 medications often leads to reversal, and about why a plan for maintenance matters more than the initial drop on the scale. The discussion touches on Microdosing GLP-1, the rise of GLP-1 oral medication, and how access and expectations shape outcomes. It also moves into GLP-1 for menopause and perimenopause, acknowledging how hormones change the metabolic equation for women and why GLP-1 inflammation benefits may explain why some feel better beyond weight loss alone. This episode challenges the shame narrative. Obesity is treated as a chronic metabolic condition influenced by biology, environment, and hormones. The deeper takeaway is not which tool to choose, but whether you are approaching your health with clarity about what sustainable care truly involves. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Bariatric Surgery Explained: What It Really Is 09:11 Long-Term Weight Loss Success and Maintenance Strategies 11:57 GLP-1 Medications, Ozempic, and Weight Regain Reality 18:04 Hormones, Perimenopause, and GLP-1 for Women 28:00 Visceral Fat, Fatty Liver, and Metabolic Risk 37:01 Modern Bariatric Surgery and Recovery Timeline Connect with Dr. Betsy Dovec: Follow Dr. Dovec's Instagram Visit BodyByBariatrics Website Follow BodyByBariatrics TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

    50 min

  4. FEB 12

    Product Junkies: Crush Alert - Current Beauty Obsessions + One Chic Fashion Find | EP202

    Sometimes the most useful wellness advice is simply paying attention to what you already reach for. In this episode of Wellness Junkies, Amy reflects on what it actually means to trust your own taste when it comes to beauty, skincare, and wellness. The conversation centers on choosing products based on lived experience rather than trends, and noticing which ones quietly earn their place in everyday routines. There is an ease to the way she talks about shopping, rooted in paying attention to what supports real life instead of chasing what is new. Skincare plays a central role, framed around ease, comfort, and how products feel over time. Amy explains why certain formulas stay in rotation and how her standards have shifted toward performance and simplicity. The emphasis stays clear and grounded. Fewer products that do their job well tend to support routines better than crowded shelves and big promises. Overall, the episode offers a steady reminder that wellness does not need to be complicated to be effective. Let your daily habits guide your choices, trust what you genuinely enjoy using, and allow your routines to evolve by letting go of what no longer fits. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 A Real-Life Product Junkies Episode 02:20 Favorite Beauty Products, Skincare, and Fashion Finds 08:51 What I’m Watching and Reading Right Now 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: Quince Italian Leather Handwoven Sling Bag Lemme Grow Capsules YSE Beauty Skin Glow SPF Primer Salt Air Deodorant Thrive Causemetics Mascara YSE Beauty Lip Mask Product Junkies Episode Full List ⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

    10 min

  5. FEB 5

    Why Less Works Better in Skincare: Science-Backed Wellness Without the Hype with Lindsay Nahmiache | EP201

    Wellness works best when you stop chasing trends and start paying attention to what actually delivers results. This conversation cuts through the noise of modern wellness and skincare culture and asks a question many people quietly wrestle with: how do you know what is worth your time, money, and trust. Lindsay shares how her approach to clinical-backed skincare grew from seeing firsthand how skincare science outperforms hype when results matter. From daily routines to bigger wellness choices, the focus stays on simplicity, consistency, and supporting the body rather than overwhelming it. What changes when hydration becomes a priority rather than an afterthought? The discussion also explores Veriphy Skincare and its biotech foundation, offering a grounded perspective on why clean beauty works best when it is paired with real clinical data. Lindsay explains why fewer products can outperform crowded routines and why disciplined growth builds stronger brands and better outcomes. The same thinking shapes how she evaluates companies as an investor, where integrity, clarity, and long-term vision often matter more than speed or flash. Throughout the episode, themes of balance, leadership, and self-trust surface again and again. How do you build a full life and a meaningful business without burning out? How do you filter wellness advice when everything claims to be the answer? This conversation offers a steady reminder that effective wellness starts with hydration, informed choices, and the confidence to do less when less works better. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 On Wellness, Joy, and Everyday Rituals 10:36 The Journey of Veriphy Skincare 14:59 Understanding Phytospherics and Its Benefits 18:32 Skincare Trends, Hydration, and What Actually Works 26:36 Investing in Wellness Brands with Integrity and Intuition 35:41 Wellness Hacks and Daily Routines Connect with Lindsay Nahmiache: Visit Veriphy Skincare's Website Follow Veriphy Skincare 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: ⁠⁠YSE Morning Cocktail Eight Sleep Cozy Earth Cuddle Blanket Veriphy Skincare    • 25% off discount code AMY25 which will be active until the end of the year! Link to shop with it  Thrive Mascara Thrive Blush Stick Thrive Eye Brightener  Cetaphil Cleanser  YSE Beauty ⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

    37 min

  6. JAN 29

    How to Stay Sane During the College Admissions Process | EP200

    College admissions get stressful fast, and for many parents, it starts with the feeling that the rules keep changing and no one explains them clearly. Amy names that tension early in the episode, and Alexis White helps slow it down. Drawing from her work as a college expert and her experience as a parent, Alexis talks through the college process in a practical way. The focus stays on parenting through this stage with intention, prioritizing mental health, realistic expectations, and meaningful support for parents who want to guide their kids without letting stress take over family life. Rather than chasing prestige or checking every box, the conversation asks parents to pause and reassess. What actually fits your child right now? How do grades, activities, and testing reflect who they are, not who they are supposed to be? Alexis offers clear guidance on timing, essays, and decision points, with the reminder that consistency and perspective matter more than perfection. This episode centers on support for parents navigating a major transition. College admissions are treated as a developmental step, not a verdict. With more clarity and fewer assumptions, the college process starts to feel less intimidating and more workable. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 College Admissions Stress and Mental Health for Parents 01:27 Meet Alexis White, College Admissions Expert and Founder of A-List Tutoring 07:15 How Parents Can Stay Sane During the College Admissions Process 12:55 What Colleges Really Look For, Grades, Passion, and Context 21:46 High School Roadmap for College Admissions, 9th Through 11th Grade 29:01 College Essays Explained, Personal Statements, Supplemental Essays, and Parent Roles 36:43 SAT and ACT Explained, Test Optional Policies and Score Strategy 46:00 When to Hire a College Admissions Expert and Why 10th Grade Matters 49:36 Should Teens Go to College, Life Skills, Independence, and Maturity 55:51 Underrated Colleges to Consider, Marquette, Bowling Green, and Elon 1:01:14 Scholarships and Athletic Aid, How Parents Can Find College Money 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.

    1h 11m

  7. JAN 22

    Why Your Body Hurts (And Why Movement Is The Missing Piece) | EP199

    Your body doesn’t need a complicated reset. It needs more movement today and fewer hours spent frozen in the same position. Amy sits down with Dr. Dan Ginader, a physical therapist and author of The Pain-Free Body, to talk about why so many pain issues stem from long stretches of stillness rather than a lack of effort. Drawing from his work in sports therapy and his one-on-one clinical practice, Dr. Dan explains how consistent movement often matters more than perfect exercise plans. Whether the goal is pain management, injury prevention, or long-term wellness, the most effective approach is choosing exercise you actually enjoy and will repeat. The conversation brings clarity to common issues many people quietly live with. Dr. Dan explains restless leg syndrome and why symptoms tend to surface at night, unpacks how neck pain often starts in the shoulders or from poor desk setup, and reframes arthritis as a normal part of aging rather than a life-limiting diagnosis. From sports therapy and youth injury prevention to simple health tips you can use at home, the focus stays on moving more, supporting your joints with strength, and building habits that fit real life. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Dr. Dan Ginader, Physical Therapist And Broadway Sports Therapy Specialist 07:30 Daily Movement For Wellness, Pain Management, And Injury Prevention 09:30 The Best Exercise For Long-Term Health And Consistency 12:30 At-Home Exercises For Back Pain And Mobility 15:30 Restless Leg Syndrome: Causes And Relief 20:30 Neck Pain, Shoulder Strength, And Desk Setup Fixes 30:30 Arthritis, Joint Pain, And Strength-Based Movement 39:00 Sports Therapy And Injury Prevention For Youth And Adults Connect with Dr. Dan Ginader: Follow Dr. Dan on TikTok @dr.dan_dpt Follow Dr. Dan on Instagram @dr.dan_dpt ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    46 min

  8. JAN 15

    How to Age Well Naturally with Face Yoga, Facial Exercises, and Clean Beauty with Juliana Spaven | EP198

    Aging well starts when you stop chasing quick fixes and start building strength, energy, and confidence through habits that actually hold up over time. Amy sits down with Juliana Spaven, a 50+ model, content creator, and founder of Silver Highlights 1971, a platform devoted to helping women age naturally and age well through movement, nutrition, face yoga, and clean beauty. Juliana shares how midlife fatigue, poor sleep, and mounting frustration became a turning point that pushed her to question what aging could look like with more intention. What happens when you stop accepting discomfort as normal and start treating it as useful feedback? The conversation focuses on consistency over shortcuts. Strength training, mobility, and stability form the foundation, especially as hormones change. Juliana explains why she stepped away from Botox and turned to facial exercises, face yoga, and tools like Frownies to support lift and tone over time, along with protein-forward nutrition and ingredient awareness that support overall health. This episode offers a steady reframing of aging as something you actively participate in rather than brace against. What choices are shaping your future self right now? In this episode, we talk about: 00:00 Introduction to Wellness and Aging 01:49 Juliana’s Wake-Up Call and Shift Toward Aging Well 06:34 What It Really Takes to Age Well 12:56 Botox Alternatives: Facial Exercises and Frownies 24:02 Hair Changes With Age and How to Support Thickness 29:31 How Facial Exercises Support Lift and Tone 37:06 Daily Eating Habits That Support Long-Term Wellness 44:55 Staying Grounded and Calm in Daily Life 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: Frownies Facial Patches  Maya Chia (clean hair care products) Mukti Organics (skincare) Savor Beauty (skincare) Gin Amber Beauty (derma roller / microneedling tool + “cleansing therapy” spray mentioned) Josh Rosebrook skincare OGEE - Beyond Clean Volumizing Mascara ILIA mascara Nutrafol Perricone MD  Medicube Collagen Jelly creme Medicube Exosome Shot Connect with Juliana Spaven: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silverhighlights1971, Web: https://www.silverhighlights1971.com https://www.youtube.com/@silverhighlights1971 https://www.tiktok.com/@silverhighlights1971 https://www.facebook.com/p/Silverhighlights1971-61565671921576/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. 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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