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

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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

    The Women’s Wellness Routine That’s Actually a Dance Party | EP209

    A dance floor full of women becomes the kind of wellness ritual most people did not realize they were desperate for. On Wellness Junkies, host Amy Sherman talks with Laura Baginski of Early Birds Club about a relatable wellness tactic that feels fun, social, and possible for real life. This is the kind of conversation that makes you want to text your friends, make a plan, enjoy the freedom that comes from moving your body without overthinking it. Laura shares why women are showing up for these dance parties in such big numbers and why this idea connects so deeply with people who want more ease, more community, and more fun in their wellness routines. Amy also gets into the personal side of Laura’s story, including the heart behind the brand and the emotional reason Early Birds Club means so much to the people who attend. You will also hear practical wellness tips, simple beauty routines, and a few honest wellness hacks around sleep, workouts, sunscreen, and doing what actually helps. It is a smart reminder that relatable wellness can look like dancing, laughing, sweating, and feeling like yourself again. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Early Birds Club and the New Face of Women’s Wellness 01:18 How Laura Baginski Created Early Birds Club 06:03 From Word of Mouth to 40 Cities 09:07 Why Dancing Feels Safe, Free, and Therapeutic for Women 13:05 The Nostalgia Playlist Strategy That Keeps Women Coming Back 20:31 Susie Lee’s Legacy and the Mission Behind Early Birds Club 26:10 Why Joy, Movement, and Community Matter More in Midlife 33:37 Laura Baginski’s Real Wellness Tips, Workout Routine, and Beauty Staples Connect with Laura Baginski: Follow Early Birds Club on Instagram Follow Early Birds Club on Tiktok Visit the Early Birds Club 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.

    40 min

  2. MAR 26

    Midlife Is Not a Crisis: Wellness Tips for Women Who Feel Stuck, Drained, or Ready for More | EP208

    Midlife for women often raises questions about identity, energy, and direction. In this episode of Wellness Junkies, Amy Sherman shares wellness tips and thoughtful conversation with author and The Midlife Makeover Show podcast host, Wendy Valentine. Their discussion explores how women in midlife can step out of survival mode and begin building lives that feel more aligned with who they are today. This episode centers on honest storytelling and relatable wellness conversations that reflect what many women quietly experience. Wendy describes how a series of personal challenges pushed her to rethink the path she was on. Instead of continuing through the same patterns, she started focusing on small daily choices that helped her rebuild confidence and clarity. These changes led her toward a new direction that included writing, speaking, and creating a podcast that supports women navigating midlife transitions. Amy and Wendy focus on realistic change rather than quick fixes. They discuss practical wellness tips that support long term growth, including simple wellness routines like meditation, movement, time outdoors, and quiet reflection. The conversation also explores boundaries and self respect, two areas that often come into focus during midlife as women reassess how they spend their time and energy. You will also hear relatable self-care conversations about confidence, mindset, and learning to become your own support system. The episode closes with a lighter discussion that includes approachable wellness beauty tips and everyday rituals that help women feel their best. If you are looking for grounded guidance and wellness tips that fit real life, this episode offers relatable experiences and a reminder that meaningful change in midlife often begins with small daily decisions. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Welcome to Wellness Junkies and Meet Wendy Valentine 02:30 Grief, Recovery, and Learning to Give Yourself Grace 05:21 Midlife Reinvention and the Breakdown That Changed Everything 16:13 Midlife Awakening, Purpose, and Knowing When to Pivot 23:26 The B3 Method for Confidence, Identity, and Personal Growth 31:31 Boundaries, People Pleasing, and How to Stop Abandoning Yourself 42:29 Curly Hair Tips, Wellness Beauty Tips, and Daily Wellness Routines 47:36 Meditation, Morning Wellness Routines, and Daily Peace Connect with Wendy Valentine: Visit Wendy's website Follow Wendy on Instagram  Read Women Waking Up by Wendy Valentine 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 everything mentioned: https://shopmy.us/collections/4252219  ELEMIS | Superfood Glow Priming Moisturizer IT COSMETICS | Celebration Foundation Illumination LANCÔME | Cils Booster XL Enhancing Lash & Mascara Primer LANCÔME | Hypnôse Drama Waterproof Mascara GRANDE COSMETICS | GrandeBROW 2-In-1 Tinted Brow Gel + Brow Enhancing Serum - Medium CLINIQUE | Almost Lipstick Bundle: Black Honey + Pink Honey + Nude Honey MOROCCANOIL | Curl Defining Cream MOROCCANOIL | Restorative Hair Mask MOROCCANOIL | Hydrating Conditioner DEVACURL | No-Poo Decadence Zero Lather Cleanser For Ultra-Rich Moisture DEVACURL | One Condition Original Rich Cream Conditioner BUMBLE AND BUMBLE. | Curl 3-In-1 Conditioner BUMBLE AND BUMBLE. | Curl Moisturizing Shampoo Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/amynsherman ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

    57 min

  3. MAR 19

    Beauty and Wellness Tips That Slow Aging (According to a Facial Plastic Surgeon) | EP207

    A board-certified facial plastic surgeon pulls back the curtain on modern aesthetics with beauty and wellness tips that cut through viral trends and explain what helps your skin age well. In this episode, Amy Sherman talks with Dr. Ruslan Zhuravsky about skincare tips, beauty tips, and the difference between thoughtful maintenance and chasing a look that was never meant for your face. You’ll hear beauty and wellness tips on daily routines, sun protection, and realistic skincare product recommendations and beauty product recommendations that support long-term skin health. Dr. Ruslan explains how microneedling, growth factors, exosomes, and PDRN fit into a modern treatment plan and why laser skin resurfacing can help with texture and tone, though it does not solve every concern. The conversation also covers Botox, filler, and Sculptra, including when they work well and when they are used for the wrong problem. If you’ve ever wondered why some results look natural while others look overdone, this episode makes that easier to understand. Amy and Dr. Ruslan also break down facial plastic surgery options like a facelift, SMAS facelift, and deep plane facelift so listeners can better understand what these procedures actually do. These beauty and wellness tips give listeners a clearer way to evaluate treatments, products, and aesthetic decisions before committing to anything. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Natural Aesthetics and Wellness Beauty Tips That Actually Matter 04:19 How to Age Well With Smarter Skincare Tips and Daily Habits 10:19 Microneedling, Exosomes, PDRN, and Growth Factors for Skin Rejuvenation 17:59 Laser Skin Resurfacing Explained Including CO2, Erbium, BBL, and Moxi 26:07 Botox, Filler, and Sculptra for Volume Loss vs Sagging Skin 27:17 Facelift Options Explained Including SMAS Lift and Deep Plane Facelift 43:38 Liquid Rhinoplasty, Nose Job Myths, and Procedure Risks 49:54 2026 Aesthetic Trends, Prevention, and Better Beauty Decisions Connect with Dr. Ruslan Zhuravsky: Follow Dr. Ruslan on Instagram Visit the Z Face Plastic Surgery 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.

    1 hr

  4. MAR 12

    Styling Your Closet: How to Stop Overthinking Outfits and Get Dressed Faster | EP206

    Your closet might reveal more about your mindset than you think. In this relatable wellness conversation, stylist Bethany Gursky of @bethanyannstyles explains how intentional styling can simplify your mornings, strengthen confidence, and support everyday wellbeing. Bethany joins Amy to talk about why many women feel overwhelmed by their closets and how personal style often gets buried under trends, pressure, and constant shopping. She explains how thoughtful styling can reduce decision fatigue and help women build wardrobes that reflect how they actually live. Instead of chasing every new fashion trend, Bethany encourages a more intentional approach that prioritizes clarity, comfort, and confidence. Bethany also shares the story behind her popular Sunday outfit formulas and how planning outfits ahead of time can simplify busy weeks. Her approach to styling focuses on using pieces already in your closet, making small adjustments that elevate everyday outfits, and building a personal style that feels natural. The conversation also explores fashion and shopping habits, with practical wellness tips that encourage thoughtful purchases and help prevent closets from filling with items that rarely get worn. Amy and Bethany also discuss how clothing choices influence mood and mindset. Bethany shares wellness tips for editing your wardrobe, reconnecting with your personal style, and creating a closet that feels supportive instead of stressful. If you enjoy relatable wellness conversations about fashion, daily routines, and feeling more confident in what you wear, this episode shares practical ideas you can start using right away. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Fashion Is Wellness and Why Personal Style Matters 03:04 Why Getting Dressed Feels So Emotionally Loaded 05:06 How to Edit Your Closet and Plan Outfits That Work 10:43 Easy Styling Tips to Look More Polished With Less Effort 13:13 Intentional Shopping and How to Stop Buying Clothes You Do Not Need 19:23 How to Balance Fashion Trends With Your Personal Style 21:59 Build a Wardrobe That Fits Your Real Life 24:53 Best Investment Pieces and Capsule Wardrobe Essentials 39:32 Bethany’s Wellness Habits, Beauty Routine, and Favorite Products Connect with Bethany Gursky: Follow Bethany Ann Styles on Instagram Follow Bethany Ann Styles on Tiktok Visit the Bethany Ann Styles website Subscribe to Bethany Ann Styles on Substack 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 everything mentioned here AYR | The Secret Sauce Jeans AYR | The Legend Jeans - Skyscraper AYR | The Bud Jeans  - Yada Yada  AYR | The High Hopes Pants - Black  Levi's  Reformation  BUCK MASON | Pima Slim Crew Top Negative Lounge Sets SET Sweats  QUINCE | Mongolian Cashmere Fisherman Quarter Zip Sweater  Veronica Beard  Veronica Beard | Fenix Shearling Mule  Frame Tops & Blouses Salomon Shoes  New Balance Shoes  Asics Shoes  Loafers  GUCCI | Ankle Boot with Horsebit  Margaux Shoes  The Blue Cocoon  OSEA | Salts Of The Earth Body Scrub  Oura Ring EIGHT SLEEP | Pod Cover  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.

    46 min

  5. MAR 5

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

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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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