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In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode Amy and Katie share their favorite health and wellness apps. They discuss Katie’s tried and true macros counter, a revolutionary new tool she’s using daily to get stronger, and her favorite meditation app for the beginner or advanced meditation. Amy shares her newest obsession - the app she’s using to learn what’s really inside food and beauty products. As well as the best app for those that love to hike, and more! Listen as the two share these innovative tech apps and products, why they’re user friendly, and how they can simplify and elevate your wellness routine. Brands/Mentions + Shop this episode hereFor more on this episode, read the full show notes hereFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻✌🏻 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Parent Coach Erika is back on the pod! This time around Erika talks about comparing ourselves to other parents (we all do it!) and having self compassion. Erika also shares tips on how to be present and connected with your child in a way that does not overwhelm you, and how our attitude towards our children impacts their wellbeing. Stay tuned til the end where Amy and Katie do a bit of "Ask  Erika" with some personal questions.Note from Erika: If you believe your teen is having sadness out of the normal experience, you should absolutely seek help and can always ask your teen "are you or have you ever had thoughts of harming yourself" About Erika BrunwasserFollow Erika Brunwassser on IG @parentcoacherika and https://www.parentcoacherika.com/Brands/Mentions + Shop this episode hereFor more on this episode, read the full show notes hereFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻✌🏻 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Nirvana Sisters Podcast episode Amy and Katie share their favorite products for January. Katie introduces 2 new holy grails, one will combat  winter dry skin, the other will brighten your smile. Amy gives us the details on her favorite new finds for fabulous eyebrows quick enough to add to your five minute flow plus many more great recommendations. Stay till the end to hear what staple drugstore beauty brand left Katie wanting more in a product. Brands/Mentions + Shop this episode hereFor more on this episode, read the full show notes hereFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻✌🏻 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you been hearing the word Peptide everywhere lately? Amy and Katie have. This week they are joined by Katy Whalen, Co-Founder and CEO of Joi Wellness, an innovative peptide and hormone balancing therapy company. The three break down what peptides mean, the various types, how to get started and benefits. They also discuss NAD, hgh, and Katy's own experience and results using peptides. About Katie Whalen Brands/Mentions + Shop this episode hereFor more on this episode, read the full show notes hereFollow Joi @joiwomenswellness and https://choosejoi.co/ Follow Katy @katy_whalen Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻✌🏻 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this weeks episode Amy and Katie chat about the major health, wellbeing, and beauty trends on the forecast for 2023. Listen as they chat about peptides, sleep hygiene, and syncing your workouts to your monthly cycle. Plus the nail trends you'll be seeing in your salon, products that are available for the sober curious, and so much more.  Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻✌🏻Brands/Mentions:Dr. Whitney BoweCurologySeen Hair Care, Episode 21  Mobility WorkoutAndrew Huberman on cold exposure Andrew Huberman on heat exposure Vision Board Idea  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Holiday Replays! Best Of Series...HAPPY NEW YEAR! In this week’s episode, Amy and Katie chat with the founder of Ah.mi Health, Rachel Johnson. The three discuss her creating a modern community for like-minded women to come together on their health journeys - swapping easy recipes, workouts, and more. Rachel shares the importance of having a place like this for women, the support that is offered, and great success stories from within. Rachel talks about  Ah.mi’s Le Health Club, the virtual club membership that offers healthy recipes, nutrition advice, tools, resources, and more. The three bond over their love for all things wellness and woman supporting woman in this heart-filled episode. Stay tuned as Rachel gives the Nirvana Sisters community a discount to join Le Health Club.About Rachel Johnson:Rachel is a corporate lawyer, mom of two, & the founder of ah.mi health. Rachel started ah.mi after really wanting to get healthy for good after her second baby, but she couldn't find a company out there that spoke her language. So in January 2019, she started a group text between a few friends committing to eating healthy, simple meals and moving their bodies regularly. After three months of committing together, *big* changes started to happen — Rachel and her friends felt HAPPIER and FITTER than ever. The best thing was, they didn’t want it to end. What started as a group text has grown into an innovative health and wellness company on a mission to make healthy living *realistic* and doable for all. ah.mi's Le Health Club is a virtual health club membership that emphasizes community support and gives you the tools and resources to get healthy, for good. With the simple mantra - Greens. Water. Move. Repeat. - the focus is on creating small, sustainable habits that you can build on to accomplish big changes in your life. Follow @ah.mi on InstagramAhmi:  Use code Nirvana10 to join Ahmi Le Health ClubLink to join: https://www.ahmihealth.com/le-health-club-membership-optionsFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Brands/Mentions:Ahmi:  Use code Nirvana10 to join Ahmi Le Health ClubLink to join: https://www.ahmihealth.com/le-health-club-membership-optionsJen Silverman NutritionMelissa Wood HealthRESETOmsom seasoningIthica hummusRecess Infused Sparkling WaterFavorite Daughter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Holiday Replays! Best Of Series...In this weeks episode Amy and Katie chat with dentist to the stars, Dr. Jon Marashi.  The three discuss dental care and the brushing basics, yay or nay to mouth wash, teeth whitening, and more. Dr. Marashi shares the most requested cosmetic treatments from Hollywood A listers and the three do a deep dive on cosmetic procedure, porcelain veneers.About Dr. MarashiAn industry leader and innovator, Dr. Jon Marashi excels in artistic dental restoration that is highly customized to meet the needs of his patients. He personally hand sculpts each smile using microscope precision to create a remarkably natural aesthetic, garnering him industry-wide accolades and a loyal patient following. Among his professional accomplishments, Dr. Marashi graduated from the Honors Aesthetic Dentistry program at New York University College of Dentistry, where he would later become a Clinical Instructor in Aesthetic Advantage. He also served as Clinical Program Director at California Center for Advanced Dental Studies and as a Clinical Consultant to a major dental manufacturer, where he advised on the development of new products and materials.Before this list of professional accomplishments, Jon was curious about dentistry after seeing a close friend’s father in action while performing dental work on Jon himself at a young age.  After paying out of pocket for his own work, this would be how Jon would move through this journey of becoming a Doctor, working hard, investing in himself until he could begin to realize his own dreams.  Now, he wants to enjoy the life he worked hard for, live joyfully, create a life of legacy, while being present and healthy in it and share his life methods with those that see an existence outside of their current circumstances.  Follow @drjonmarashi on IGConnect with Dr. MarashiFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:Crest White StripsByteSnow  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Holiday Replays! Best of series…In this week's episode Amy and Katie meet Kroma Wellness Founder and CEO, Lisa Odenweller. They learn about Lisa's extensive background with superfoods and wellness which started her popular cafe Beaming and now the launch of her 10-month-old brand Kroma Wellness. You’ve probably seen beautiful photos all over Instagram showing off Kroma, but these superfood ingredients are WAY more than just beautifully aesthetic packaging. We learn how the 5 day reset can detox your body and more importantly, help to reset your healthy habits and lifestyle from the inside out. Lisa discusses how Kroma does not starve or deprive, but rather fuels you with delicious, healthy ingredients helping to debloat, clear the mind, improve digestion and more. Lisa shares her passion for finding the best, clean ingredients used for all of the Kroma products and Amy and Katie share one of the many Kroma products they couldn’t get enough of.  The three also discuss why food is medicine and how it helped Lisa’s daughter's ADD, plus Lisa’s personal story of what led her to create this inspirational wellness brand. About Lisa Odenweller:Seasoned entrepreneur and health visionary Lisa Odenweller has redefined the wellness industry over the last decade. Lisa is Founder and CEO of Kroma Wellness, a functional superfood nutrition company. Kroma and her earlier venture, Beaming Wellness, are considered two of the most successful and innovative wellness brands in the industry. Lisa is known for her ability to design health food concepts that people become obsessed with while attracting influential investors, influencers, and loyal customers. Lisa’s wellness endeavors are rooted in her belief in food as medicine and her unique ability to make healthy taste amazing.Lisa launched Kroma in July 2021 after attracting one of the most impressive groups of investors in an early stage, pre-revenue wellness start-up including A-list celebrities, recognized entrepreneurs, and notable public figures. Kroma is also 90% funded by women Kroma offers delicious, high-quality, on-the-go foods and beverages that deliver maximum nutrition and require minimal preparation. Kroma’s menu of just-add-water bone and veggie broths, adaptogen superlattes, elixirs, snacks, and teas incorporate nutrient-dense superfoods and are known for their incredible flavor and ease of use. Beyond her reputation for architecting transformative wellness concepts, Lisa’s ability to grow brands from capital raise to consumer zeitgeist has landed her on MindBodyGreen’s “100 Women to Watch in Wellness” list as well as Angelino’s list of Top 4 Wellness thought leaders in LA. She has also been profiled in Forbes, Vogue, Glamour, Vanity Fair and People among other publications.Follow Kroma @kromawellnessFollow Lisa  @Lisa OdenwellerFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions/Brands:Kroma WellnessLevels - Metabolic Fitness ProgramNutriSense: Unlock Your Body's Glucose Data Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Amy and Katie chat with eyebrow artist to the stars, Daria Kruchinina. The three chat about eyebrow trends like soap brow and laminated brows as well as how to achieve Daria’s signature natural brow look. Daria shares the do’s and don’ts of eyebrow shaping and care as well as her thoughts on eyelash extensions. Stay till the end for her seasonal makeup trends. About Daria:Award-winning makeup and natural brow artist Daria Kruchinina began her career in Russia where she worked with top models and prestige fashion and beauty brands. Seeking international experience, Daria took her talents to New York City in 2017 and quickly made her mark as a freelancer collaborating with beauty icons like Natalia Vodyanova, Jared Leto and Elliott Sailors. Kruchinina’s editorial work appears in numerous publications worldwide, including: Vogue UK, Vogue China, Vogue Russia, L’Officiel Lithuania, L’Officiel Baltics, L’Officiel Kazakhstan, Nylon Spain, Rose & Ivy, Tatler Russia, and Top Beauty. Kruchinina’ a reputation also attracts celebrity interest, collaborating with top talent such as Elliot Sailors, Masha Gutic, Mike Fontaine, Valentina Beliakina, and Mary Leest. She holds a master’s degree, numerous certifications in makeup and natural eyebrows, and is a licensed aesthetician in New York City as well as running women-lead small business based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Follow Daria Kruchinina @kruchinina.pro Find us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Brands / Mentions:Chanel Les Beiges FoundationCharlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter Thuya NYC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Amy and Katie share their favorite products to get you through the busy holiday season.  Fabulous gifts for your mom, sister, or bestie, skin and beauty essentials to rock at your holiday soirées, and more. Katie drops her favorite new tool for glowing, youthful skin that will revive you after the whirlwind month of indulgent food and drinks. Plus a few holiday travel essentials, if a long flight is in your near future don’t miss this episode with two new items you’ll never want to travel without. Get ready for Amy’s 2022 holy grail beauty product- hint- we’ve reviewed it before, she loves it so much that it’s back baby. Happy Holidays!Find us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Brands / Mentions:Charlotte Tilbury Lip LustreIconic London Sheer BronzeMaybelline Eye Studio Color Tatoo 24Hr Eyeshadow, High Roller Inkey List Caffeine Eye CreamInkey List Brighten-I Eye CreamPrettyGarden SweatsuitMilani Supercharged Brightening Undereye TintTrtl Travel PillowThe Better BagelKite Hill Chive Cream CheeseLuvly AppBeauty Shamans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.