

Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+
Amy Sherman | Beauty Creator
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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Sep 22, 2022 • 41min
How To Get That Hollywood A Lister Smile With Celebrity Dentist, Dr. Jon Marashi
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.

Sep 15, 2022 • 50min
Breaking Down Ayurvedic With Justine Lemos Phd, Do You Know What Dosha You Are?
In this weeks episode Amy and Katie chat with Ayurvedic teacher, author, and Kundalini instructor, Justine Lemos. Listen as Justine explains the 101 of Ayurvedic practices and what the three Dosha body types are. Determining if you are Pitta, Vata, and Kapha Dosha tells what types of food are best for your body, what type of exercise, and more. Justine offers retreats, online courses, and private sessions. Listen to learn more and take Justine’s quiz to learn what your Dosha type is here. About Justine:Justine lemos, PhD is the founder of Shakti Path, an initiation and deepening into Ayurvedic, Yogic & Tantrik wisdom for female yoga teachers, yoginis & healers. Justine specializes in boosting radiance and finding balance through the female life cycle, transforming PMS, Hot Flashes, Infertility, Skin Issues and Depletion into Blissful Radiant Sexy Energy and Delightful Health. Justine offers her students tools and experiences to transform mental, emotional and physical imbalances, inviting you to step into your divine power via the knowledge of Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, Tantra, Yoga & Rituals. Justine is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Jyotishi, Tantrika and classical Odissi dancer. You can join Justine on Gaia TV on the series “Thrive Self Healing with Ayurveda.”Justine is currently working with women who seek to balance and expand their sexual energies to experience radiant wellness. This may include aspects of Ayurveda, herbal medicines, Tantrik practices to transform limiting patterns and experience embodied Bliss. Justine works with select men to remove obstacles and limiting beliefs. Follow @justinelemosphd on IGConnect with Justine LemosFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:
What is your Dosha Quiz
Online Courses & Certifications
Individual Spiritual Mentorship Programs
Vedic Consults (Ayurveda & Vedic Astrology)
New & Full Moon Circles
Live In-Person Events: Retreats, Workshops, & Seminars
Soul Alchemy Livestream & On Demand Yoga
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Sep 12, 2022 • 22min
BONUS EP: Summer Recap - Trips, Visitor overload, Scary Hikes, Indulging and Resetting.
In this bonus episode Amy and Katie catch up, filling each other in on their summer. Listen about Amy’s exciting travel and Katie’s staycation. Both share their individual take always from the season. Find us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:Kroma Wellness 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.

Sep 8, 2022 • 19min
NEW! #Product Junkies September, Back to School Edition - Things We Are Loving Right Now and Adding To Our Cart
Happy September! This week Amy and Katie share their favorite products for streamlining the back to school and fall routines. Great products to help nudge the kids along during this transitional time as well their favorite beauty and wellness products. Find us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Brands / Mentions: Elf Ride Or Die Lip Balm Urban Stems - The Kaden with Glow Recipe Pink Juice Moisturizer Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew DropsNars Radiant Creamy ConcealerElf Hydrating Camo Concealer Kosas Concealer Expressoh - GLASSYState Bags Calm Sleep Mist Zhou Collagen Peptides 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.

Sep 1, 2022 • 46min
Summer Replays! Best of Series: Sound Bath Healing & A Personal Journey with Alopecia - This Is Susy Schieffelin, The Copper Vessel
Summer Replays! Best of Series...This replay will provide a fresh perspective and reset as you move into Labor Day weekend.This week Amy and Katie chat with Susy Schieffelin, a.k.a The Copper Vessel. This episode starts off with a 1 minute sound bath for you to enjoy. The three then discuss the origin of sound bath healing benefits, plus the differences between sound bath yoga, crystal sound baths, and more. Susy shares her story of addiction recovery and long battle with alopecia, plus her cause of alopecia. Listen as she shares her emotional healing journey. Stay till the end to hear Susy tell Amy and Katie how she maintains her daily nirvana, one of the strongest, most enlightened tips the Nirvana Sisters have heard yet.Susy Markoe Schieffelin is a Los Angeles-based sound healer, reiki master, Kundalini yoga teacher, and inspirational speaker who has led sound baths viewed or attended by millions of people all over the world. Susy has brought healing to employees at companies such as Google, Pandora, and Nordstrom, has played crystal bowls with notable artistsincluding Leann Rimes and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and has been featured in publications such as WSJ, VOGUE, USA TODAY, and Los Angeles Times. Susy is known for her light-filled presence and ability to guide people towards radiant and empowered lives characterized by self-love, serenity, abundance, and joy. She is the founder of the Sound Healer's Academy, an innovative Crystal Alchemy Sound Healing and Spiritual Business Mentorship training, serves as a self-love advocate for brands, has created custom product lines, and offers deeply restorative crystal alchemy sound bath ceremonies and healing rituals both in person and online. Follow on Instagram @thecoppervessel www.thecoppervessel.com The Sound Healers AcademyFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:Novel The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoNovel A Course In Miracles by Dr. Helen SchucmanSkinceuticals C E Ferulic Vitamin C SerumOdacite Skincare Ca + C Sensitive Skin SerumAlo MovesAlo Yoga 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.

Aug 25, 2022 • 26min
Summer Replays! Best of Series: Part 2 with Parenting Coach, Erika Brunwasser - Parent-Child Relationship & Everything In Between
Summer Replays! Best of Series....This replay comes at a perfect time as kids go back to school and there is a change in routine. Good reminders in this episode and don't forget to check out Part 1 of this helpful conversation. Both episodes are filled with valuable advice on how to communicate effectively with your children. This week in part 2 of our series with parent coach Erika Brunwasser, Amy and Katie get advice on various real-life scenarios. They tackle tough topics like sex and how to answer some of your children’s more difficult questions. Stay till the end to hear how Erika maintains her balance and daily nirvana.Erika Brunwasser is a parent coach and educator in Westport, Connecticut.Erika guides parents and helps them thrive in parenting and everyday family life. She works with parents to become more connected and confident, in order to help them and their children thrive. Prior to becoming a parent coach, Erika was a New York City School Guidance Counselor for thousands of families. She has also helped many Fairfield county adolescents and families in various settings. Erika has a master’s degree in Education, in School Counseling from Fordham University, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University. Erika is passionate about helping families achieve a strong connection to their children and live their best possible life.Erika Brunwassser on IG @parentcoacherikaerikabrunwasser@gmail.com Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Brands/Mentions:Cymbiotika SupplementsBeauty Counter 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.

Aug 18, 2022 • 33min
Summer Replays! Best of Series: Finding Your Flexibility with Yoga Goddess Amina Taha
Summer Replays! Best Of Series...In this episode with New York City based Yogi Amina Taha, Amy & Katie discuss her unique background in fashion which led to her finding and falling in love with Yoga, and never looking back. The episode was recorded while Amina was in Egypt and she talks about her Egyptian roots, her secret weapon for her stunning Instagram photos which inspire her large following, and how to begin your Yoga practice. At the closing mantra, Amina shares one of her favorites that has now become ours too. Katie reviews a great new skin care product that she is seeing excellent results from.About Amina Taha:Amina found yoga at the age of 27 during the start of her career as a fashion designer. She was immediately drawn to yoga and how it taught her about her body and herself. She felt the calling to teach a year into her practice, and now continues to share her love for yoga through teaching workshops and classes worldwide. Her teaching focuses on alignment, finding a balance of strength and flexibility in every posture and breath awareness. To her, yoga is about uncovering the infinite possibility within your body and mind.Follow Amina @aminahtaha on IGDownload her app here: Aminatahamethod.comAmina's Weekly Zoom Classes Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Products/Brands mentioned:Gisou Honey Infused Hair OilSunday Riley CEO 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 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.

Aug 11, 2022 • 57min
Summer Replays! Best of Series: How to Mix Face Yoga, Beauty Tools, Botox, and Lasers for a longer lasting Lewk with Shelly Marshall, Founder of BeautyShamans skincare (she's back!)
Summer Replays! Best Of Series...In this week’s episode, Founder of BeautyShamans skincare, Shelly Marshall is back by popular demand. This time around, Amy, Katie and Shelly discuss how to integrate natural techniques like Gua Sha and face yoga with Botox, fillers, lasers, and beauty tools to keep your face looking fresh for longer. Shelly breaks down different types of laser treatments, what they are best for, and the effectiveness of microneedling. Shelley also shares the one surprising thing her clients are asking about right now. Amy closes out the show with a new product reco that Shelly is also a big fan of. About Shelly Marshall:Founder of Beauty Shamans, Shelly Marshall, is a skin expert on a mission to help people raise the vibration of their skin using nontoxic products, tools, and rituals. She believes that beauty is rooted in health and mindset, and our skin will reflect the things we consume. After years of experience, and deep dives into cellular nutrition and aromatherapy, she developed a luxury line of spa-grade products for the skin to "eat" daily. She also teaches a unique style of facial healing using a combination of facial massage, reflexology, face yoga, and the ancient art of Gua Sha. Her purpose is to help people shine their brightest light through practices of self love, therapeutic touch, and healing their skin within.“My purpose is not to heal you, but to teach you how to heal yourself through the lens of skincare and self love.” -Shelly Follow Shelly at @beautyshamans on IG.Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Products/Brands mentioned:BeautyShamans skincareNuFace Trinity ProfessionalSea Silk WashMermaid FaceMedicine Woman Gua Sha ToolStoryteller Reflexology ToolILIA Fullest Volumizing Mascara 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.

Aug 4, 2022 • 1h 1min
Summer Replays! Best of Series: How to Cook Healthy, Family Friendly, & Fast with Kat Can Cook
Summer Replays! Best Of Series...This week Amy and Katie chat with social media maven, former private chef and recipe creator for Martha Stewart, Kathleen Ashmore. Also known as Kat Can Cook on IG & Tik Tok. The three discuss Kat’s quick, easy weeknight family meal tips that are healthy and filling, hacks for keeping your produce fresh for up to two weeks and how to revive wilted veggies. Kat’s 5 healthy pantry staples are not only affordable but super versatile too and her wellness and beauty hacks at the end are worth staying for. Amy wraps with her new fave healthy and delicious dessert found at your local Trader Joe’s.Kathleen Ashmore -Tik Tok Chef, Blogger, Producer, MomKat Ashmore is a classically trained Chef, TV Personality, Emmy award winning Food Television Producer and recipe developer focusing on real food recipes and cooking tips for busy lives.With a 1.7 Million following on Tik Tok, high quality, engaging video content is Kat's specialty. Kat is known for incorporating unique tricks and creativity into everyday meal preparation.She aims to empower the home cook to make delicious, healthy meals for themselves and their families and have fun doing it!Follow Kathleen Ashmore @kat_can_cook on IG Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:Website & E-Cookbook: Kathleenashmore.comBrands/Products:Milk Hydro Grip PrimerIlia Super Serum Skin TintThrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions MascaraTrader Joe’s Vegan Cookies n Cream Vanilla Bean Bon Bons 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.

Jul 28, 2022 • 46min
Greens, Water, Move, Repeat with Founder Of Ah.mi Health, Rachel Johnson - A Realistic Healthy Living Club
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-options Follow 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 Club Link to join: https://www.ahmihealth.com/le-health-club-membership-options Jen Silverman NutritionMelissa Wood Health RESETOmsom 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.


