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In this week’s episode, Amy and Katie meet Dr. Jenelle Kim to learn all the basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Listen in to learn about what TCM actually means and the key modalities. Dr. Jenelle Kim shares what she calls the "3 M's"  and how she uses this in her daily life.  The three also discuss "doe chi" and how powerful this philosophy can be which she leaned from her father, a Korean monk. Other topics include adaptogens, herbal ingredients, what to ask for when looking for supplements, and how to find a doctor with TCM expertise.  Don't miss the end to hear her favorite wellness hack and "5 minute flow" sharing how she gets ready in 5 minutes.About Dr. Jenelle Kim:Dr. Jenelle Kim, DACM, L.Ac., is a prolifically cited wellness expert that has been featured in Forbes, Allure, Meditation Magazine, Time, Forbes, etc., and is a best-selling author. She is devoted to integrating the philosophy, ancient medical wisdom, and expertise of East Asia with the advancements of modern life and medicine of the West to touch and positively affect the lives of others. Dr. Kim is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and is Nationally Board Certified in Herbology, Oriental Medicine, and Acupuncture. Dr. Kim completed extensive training in East Asia under some of the most respected doctors in the field of Oriental Medicine and is the custodian of her lineage proprietary Bi Bong® formulas.Her book, Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation was published on January 11, 2022, by Watkins Publishing and distributed by Penguin Random House. Myung Sung is available globally in ten languages, Czech, Thai, Italian, Croatian, Spanish, Romanian, Turkish, Australia, New Zealand, and Serbian. In her book, Dr. Kim breaks down the principles of Myung Sung, offering a way to achieve a life of balance and happiness by enjoying the positive benefits of meditation every minute of every day. Dr. Kim’s unique approach to meditation combines lessons on movement and natural medicine learned from a lifetime of experience studying Eastern philosophy, Eastern medicine, and martial arts.With almost 20 years in the beauty and wellness industry, Dr. Kim has formulated some of the first all-natural luxury products carried in high-end spas across the world including Ritz Carlton, Four Season & Mandarin Oriental high-end retailers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus & Bergdorf Goodman, and in the natural marketplace in stores such as Whole Foods Market & Sprouts.Follow @Dr.JenelleKim on InstagramFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Brands/Mentions:Myung Sung, THE KOREAN ART OF LIVING MEDITATIONrms beauty 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 week's episode Amy and Katie share their favorite products for the month of July.  Katie chats about her favorite new dairy free foodie product, the supplement she uses daily, and great drug store beauty finds. While Amy shares her fave daily supplement to get in her greens, luxurious beauty products, and the affordable travel bag that will be your new hack for bringing all the essentials on your summer vacation. Find us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Brands/Mentions:Kite Hill Athletic Greens Huberman LabSakara Metabolism Powder LMNT electrolytes Tom Ford Lipstick - Blush NudeTom Ford Gloss - In The BuffL’Oréal Lumi Glotion Beauty Shamans - Sol Veil SPF 25Elta MD SPFSuper Goop sunscreen Hask Keratin Protein Smoothing Hair Oil Seen Haircare Sun Bum Face Mist NYZ Jumbo Eye Pencil Outdoor Master Boot Bag Glosslab  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 week’s episode, Amy and Katie discuss a dirty skincare secret that we bet you didn’t know about. While those in the industry have known this for years, the average consumer would not. We also talk about what you can do about it with Liz Whitman, Exponent Beauty CEO and Founder. She shares her tips for getting the most out of your skincare products, her favorite SPF and her brand new beauty brand, Exponent Beauty which is also a certified B corporation. About Liz Whitman:Liz holds an AB from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. After 12+ years of retailing “potent” skincare in other various roles, Liz had her a-ha! moment while at The Red Door by Elizabeth Arden, where she was the President and CMO, leading the strategic reinvention for the largest national salon and spa retailer across its 30 locations. Liz quickly noticed that estheticians ensured peak potency by freshly mixing treatments (and the most fragile clinical skincare ingredients) in the moment. This made her wonder: How effective can pre-mixed skincare actually be? Follow @ExponentBeauty on Instagram Find us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Brands/Mentions:Exponent BeautyExponent Beauty Research and Product RecosElta MD tinted moisturizerElta MD SPF 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 week's episode Amy and Katie chat with Rachel Glass, Founder of GLOSSLAB. The three discuss the most relatable self-care errand that we all do, manicures and pedicures. Rachel explains why taking the time to get a manicure and pedicure should be a part of your weekly routine and why GLOSSLAB should be your go-to nail salon. Rachel explains why their waterless approach is more hygienic and why the brand is committed to bringing you the most efficient nail experience out there.  Between the curated color board, fun designs, and early morning hours, get excited about a GLOSSLAB opening near you. Listen to Rachel share what's on the horizon for the company and where you'll find new locations popping up. Founder Rachel Apfel Glass saw a gap in the market during her years working at a hedge fund when she found it nearly impossible to fit in an efficient manicure during the busy work week. In 2018, after the birth of her second daughter, Rachel and a team of experts got together to open the first GLOSSLAB location in the Flatiron district of New York at 27 West 20th StreetThe hygiene-first, waterless, and membership based studios also feature technology-enhanced services such as online booking, cashless payment and contactless check-in and check-out. GLOSSLAB patrons can choose from a curated group of performance-based products at the forefront of beauty and nail trends including best-in-class, long-lasting gel and non-toxic polishes.The future forward studio features technology enhanced services (online booking, cashless payment, contactless check-in and check-out) and performance based products at the forefront of beauty and nail trends including best-in-class long lasting vegan polish, gel, and non-toxic polishes.Hygiene is GLOSSLAB’s guarantee, with strict measures in place long before COVID-19 guidelines were developed. Every tool is scrubbed and sterilized to hospital-grade requirements; nail files and buffers are for individual use only. All high-touch areas including the nail station, polish wall, and front desk are extensively cleaned with a hospital-grade cleaner. Manicures and pedicures are waterless, which is not only more hygienic, but better for the environment and keeps polish lasting longer.In addition to their in-person manicure and pedicure offerings, the brand launched three proprietary nail kits including: a GLOSSLAB nail tool kit, a GLOSSLAB gel eraser kit and a GLOSSLAB manicure rescue kit ranging in price from $25-$35. In Early 2022, GLOSSLAB will launch a slew of self-care must-haves including a full line of proprietary polishes, at-home mani and pedi kits, hand creams and foot creams to bring the GLOSSLAB experience into homes everywhere.GLOSSLAB currently has eight locations in the NYC metro area including Tribeca, The Upper East Side (x2), Flatiron, Noho, Midtown, the West Village, and Westport, CT, and a studio in Bethesda, MD. More GLOSSLAB locations are opening soon including: Miami, FL, Hoboken, NJ, Georgetown, Darien, CT, Houston and Dallas. All appointments are booked online. Membership is $135 for unlimited monthly manicures + pedicures – along with a la carte services.Follow GLOSSLABFollow Rachel GlassFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions/Brands:GLOSSLABSania's Brow PencilSania's Brow Bar 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 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.

In this weeks episode Amy chats with celebrity makeup artist, Lauren Miller. This quick hit episode is packed full of Lauren’s best summer recommendations for sunscreen, self tanner, highlighter, and more. Amy shares her 3 favorite eye brightening makeup products and Lauren gives us tips on cleansing the face to get off the layers of sunscreen and makeup. Her favorite toner that’s moisturizing and eye friendly for makeup removing, plus tips for applying concealer correctly. Listen as Lauren gives us her top tinted lip oils for that light weight, sheer summer look, and tips for contouring and bronzers for a fresh, summer glow. This #ProductJunkies episode is filled with everything you need to keep your beauty routine on point for the change of the season.  Hello summer!!! ☀️Find us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions/Brands:HydraPeptide Solar Defense Tinted SPF 30b.tan Self Tanner MousseDrunk Elephant Sunshine Drops Isle of Paradise self tanning glow dropsTan LuxeWestman Atelier Lit Up Highlight StickKillawatt Freestyle HighlighterMilani supercharged brightening undereye tintAnisa angled concealer brushSephora color colorful crayon contourMakeup by Mario SoftSculpt Shaping StickIlia Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip OilCaudalie Rose Water Toner 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 part 2  with Jessica Maguire,  Amy and Katie ask Jessica how a dysregulated nervous system effects children, the various types of dysregulation, and tips for how to improve one's vagal tone.  Listen as Amy gets Jessica's perspective on how low vagal tone caused by stress, could have been a contributing factor to her vestibular migraines. The three also discuss research that has shown the importance of vagal tone for a regulated nervous system, how it effects your fight or flight response, overall wellness, and more. About Jessica Maguire:Jessica’s passion for health first lead to a degree in Health Science, studying the use of electrocardiography: how the heart’s electrical impulses are amplified and recorded. She then went on to complete a Masters of Physiotherapy and spent over fourteen years helping people improve the health of their brain and body. Through her clinical experience in neurology and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and her previous study into how heart rate variability effects the brain, she was fascinated by neuroscience and the potential for the brain and nervous system to change.  Jessica has studied neurophysiology throughout Europe, America, the UK and Australia. She has learnt from pain researchers, professors in neuroplasticity, neuroscientists and psychologists on how the brain and nervous system change from stress, trauma and chronic pain. Her post-graduate study has lead to further qualifications in clinical mindfulness, trauma-sensitive biofeedback, polyvagal theory and the use of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. Jessica believes that knowledge is power, and that we are empowered when we have autonomy in reshaping our mind-body system. Her specialty now is teaching patients about the vagus nerve and their nervous system, and how “stress-related illness” such as anxiety, depression, gut disorders, autoimmune issues and chronic pain can arise from dysregulation after chronic or traumatic stress. She uses Vagus Nerve Workshop and Masterclass, as well as the Vagus Nerve Program to help people get to the cause of their problems, rather than just relying on others to treat their symptoms.  Nervous system dysregulation also affects the immune and endocrine system, which in turn influence the cardiovascular, reproductive and digestive systems. By recalibrating the nervous system many chronic health issues can improve. Her areas of expertise include: nervous system dysregulation from chronic stress and trauma chronic pain fibromyalgia inflammatory conditions  anxiety and depression digestive issues insomnia chronic fatigue rheumatoid arthritis Follow Jessica @repairing_the_nervous_systemFind us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions/Brands:jessicamaguire.com 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.

Do you know what your Vagus Nerve is? In this weeks episode, Amy and Katie speak with Jessica Maguire, an expert in the nervous system and the vagus nerve. In this fascinating discussion, they learn all about the vagus nerve, how to maintain your vagel tone and signs and symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system.  Throughout this episode, Jessica provides quick tips for the busy working woman and mother to regulate their nervous system, get to know the system better and being “inside the window”.About Jessica Maguire:Jessica’s passion for health first lead to a degree in Health Science, studying the use of electrocardiography: how the heart’s electrical impulses are amplified and recorded. She then went on to complete a Masters of Physiotherapy and spent over fourteen years helping people improve the health of their brain and body. Through her clinical experience in neurology and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and her previous study into how heart rate variability effects the brain, she was fascinated by neuroscience and the potential for the brain and nervous system to change.  Jessica has studied neurophysiology throughout Europe, America, the UK and Australia. She has learnt from pain researchers, professors in neuroplasticity, neuroscientists and psychologists on how the brain and nervous system change from stress, trauma and chronic pain. Her post-graduate study has lead to further qualifications in clinical mindfulness, trauma-sensitive biofeedback, polyvagal theory and the use of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. Jessica believes that knowledge is power, and that we are empowered when we have autonomy in reshaping our mind-body system. Her specialty now is teaching patients about the vagus nerve and their nervous system, and how “stress-related illness” such as anxiety, depression, gut disorders, autoimmune issues and chronic pain can arise from dysregulation after chronic or traumatic stress. She uses Vagus Nerve Workshop and Masterclass, as well as the Vagus Nerve Program to help people get to the cause of their problems, rather than just relying on others to treat their symptoms.  Nervous system dysregulation also affects the immune and endocrine system, which in turn influence the cardiovascular, reproductive and digestive systems. By recalibrating the nervous system many chronic health issues can improve. Her areas of expertise include: nervous system dysregulation from chronic stress and trauma chronic pain fibromyalgia inflammatory conditions  anxiety and depression digestive issues insomnia chronic fatigue rheumatoid arthritis Follow Jessica @repairing_the_nervous_system Find us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions/Brands:jessicamaguire.com 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.

REPLAY! Alli just got married and in celebration, re-airing her popular episode..In this week’s special episode  Amy and Katie meet their role model, Alli Webb, someone Amy has admired for years.  The three discuss Alli’s mentors, leadership in the entrepreneurial world, and being raised by parents with a strong work ethic. With Alli always keeping it real they discuss raising kids, her upcoming wedding and of course her new cat Cookie. Alli discusses her newest venture, Impact Series and how her passion for paying it forward to entrepreneurs has manifested. Stay till the end for her favorite hair and beauty products.About Alli Webb:You probably know Alli best as the co-founder of Drybar, the whimsical salon that made blowouts as accessible and budget-friendly as your favorite skinny vanilla latte. After scaling to 150+ locations and launching a product line, Alli and her partners sold Drybar to focus attention on new ventures. She has since co-founded Squeeze—a way better massage experience, Okay Humans—the future of face-to-face talk therapy, and Beckett & Quill—a high-end, not high-spend jewelry line. And, there’s no telling what she’s got up her sleeve next. What all of these ventures have in common—beyond Alli herself—is that they opt to make something we all need (or want)—blowouts, massages, therapy, little luxuries—more within reach. In this sense, each endeavor also reflects what Alli represents on a more personal level as a stay-at-home-mom turned mogul—she makes launching a business, following a dream, or frankly “just doing the damn thing”... within reach. Something any woman could do, as long as she’s willing to jump. While she’s graced the covers of today’s most esteemed business and beauty publications, has leant her expertise on the hit show, Shark Tank, and has a top-rated podcast, Raising the Bar, with her partner Adrian, Alli’s gift to the world isn’t her celebrity, but her ‘realness’ and the way in which she unapologetically and authentically sheds light on her life experiences—even the messy parts. It’s her willingness to speak the truth, and share the lows with the highs, that makes her so relatable. Yes, she’s an extremely successful entrepreneur and investor. But yes, she’s also just like you—a woman who survived a public divorce and found love on the other side. A mom who bravely and full heartedly sent her son to rehab. A person who loves to give back and finds value in not only how well her ventures do, but how they make people feel—how she makes people feel.Follow Alli @alliwebb on IG Follow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions:DrybarSqueeze MassageBecket and QuillOkay HumansPodcast Girlfriends and BusinessDrybar 3 Day BenderDrybar Detox Dry ShampooShanni Darden SkincareCanopyViruviGuide to Good Hair For All by Alli Webb 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 is your summer self-care quickie on Nutrition. In this episode, Amy, Katie, and holistic nutritionist Jen Silverman discuss lots of great tips for summer eating and cocktailing. Tips for what to eat, healthy snacks, low sugar cocktails, and more. Plus a few good ways to get into nature to ground yourself and 3 easy vegetables to grow in your garden. Katie shares her new favorite tool to achieve metabolic flexibility and her favorite bloat-busting tea. The three discuss their favorite lower-carb cocktails for summer including an incredible watermelon cocktail recipe Jen created.  This episode is loaded with feel-good tips and tricks to get you into the summer state of mind. About Jen Silverman:Jen is an expert in nutrition and intuitive eating, she takes a 360 approach to empower her clients to take ownership of their eating choices to enrich their lives. Her high-touch approach, warmth, and relatability set her apart among her peers. Jennifer earned a Master’s in Health Promotion Management with a specialization in Nutrition Education from American University in Washington D.C. earning her an M.S. and Nutrition Education Certification. Jennifer also studied holistic nutrition at The Nutrition School in Manhattan and is licensed by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Jennifer was featured in Fit Mama City, a site tailored to the “superwomen” who run their households, have successful careers all while maintaining their sense of self. Jen has contributed to Shape Magazine, Business Insider, Reader's Digest, Runner's World, Eat This Not That, Aaptiv, and Ladders. Follow Jen at @jensilvermannutrition Find us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share 🙏🏻🤍✌🏻Mentions/Brands:Sakara Metabolism Super PowderThe O BeanBrami BeansSnacklinsSkinny PopLove Corn Lesser Evil PopcornTrader Joe’s No Joke Ginger ShotTrader Joe’s Peppermint TeaSingle Wine FilterUsual WineClase Azul TequillaCasamigos TequillaWoop RingOura RingLumenThe Huberman Lab  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.