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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Mar 18, 2021 • 46min
How to take intimidation out of meditation with CEO & Founder of Mala Collective, Ashley Wray
In this week’s episode Amy and Katie sit down with Founder and CEO of Mala Collective Ashley Wray. The three do a deep dive on meditation and business. Ashley who creates objects that inspire and assist with mindfulness and meditation takes the intimidation out of meditation and gives tips to start a practice with ease. As a fierce businesswoman and entrepreneur listen for her morning routine that she accredits to much of her success as well as her surprising story that led her to achieving her many passions. A meditation teacher and business coach as well, this powerful woman is awe inspiring. Stay tuned for Amy’s Beauty product review that will have you running to your closest drugstore to find.Follow us @nirvanasisters on Instagram hello@nirvanasisters.com Products mentioned/reviewed:Mala Collective Maybelline Sky High 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.
Mar 11, 2021 • 32min
Getting SKINtimate with Powerhouse Entrepreneur Stefany Gittleman
Amy and Katie sit down with skin care expert and media maven Stefany Gittleman. Stefany’s diverse professional background gives her a unique perspective on the clients needs and course of action. She dishes out can’t miss tips for your skin care routine and gives us an inside look into her successful social media company, The Gold Maze. Listen as the three girls share their Nirvana of week, each of them doing something to break the monotony of the weekly routine. Stay till the end for Amy’s fun beauty product review that make at home manicures a breeze and looking top notch. Follow us @nirvanasisters on Instagram hello@nirvanasisters.comProducts mentioned:ManiMe 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.
Mar 4, 2021 • 32min
Don't Should All Over Yourself with Dr. Erin Cooper
Amy and Katie interview Dr. Erin Cooper to discuss self care during quarantine isolation. Dr. Cooper shares what she’s seeing most commonly during this time of stress and gives great tips to help overcome quarantine fatigue. They address self care tools, parenting tips, and mental health advice, all of which would be helpful far past the Covid era. Also stay tuned for Dr. Coopers easy and affordable wellness hack to help make you feel more energized in your home. Stay till the end for Amy’s review, a sleep product that’s helping her have the best sleep of her life. Dr. Cooper specializes in the evaluation and evidence-based treatment of mood disorders, anxiety and stress, trauma, interpersonal and romantic relationships, women’s health, disordered eating and body image, health-related behavioral changes, sexual health and behavior, and issues relating to LGBTQ+ identification. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.Follow us @nirvanasisters on Instagram hello@nirvanasisters.comProducts mentioned:Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set 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.
Feb 25, 2021 • 54min
5 Unexpected Tips To Find Your Passion with Personal Branding Guru, Ann Fryer
In this weeks exciting new episode, Amy and Katie sit down with personal branding expert and thought leader, Ann Fryer. Ann is on a mission to inspire people to live purposefully and invest in their future. She gives unique advice to help one uncover their purpose, hone in on their strengths, talents and ambitions. Listen for her 5 unexpected tips on ways to help you achieve your dreams. Stay till the end for Amy’s review on a product that Ann highly recommends as a part of your dream achieving arsenal.Brands mentioned:Ink and VoltFollow Nirvana Sisters on Instagram: @nirvanasistersEmail: hello@nirvanasisters.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.
Jan 21, 2021 • 35min
A Home That Nurtures Your Well-being with Zoe Feldman
Amy and Katie sit down with Interior designer Zoe Feldman to get her tips on creating a cozy, happy and inspiring home. Zoe’s advice is accessible for all and will quickly transform your space. The three discuss ways to reduce your environmental footprint when decorating and how Zoe’s design firm gives back by donating her consultation fee to charity. Amy reviews one of Katie’s all time favorite products and stay till the end to hear all three share how they maintain their daily Nirvana. Brands mentioned:Drunk ElephantBearaby 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.
Dec 30, 2020 • 25min
Family Series - Part 2, Staying Young - it's all a mindset.
In part 2 of the Family series, Amy and Katie interview Amy’s parents, Ada and Allan Chandler. At 74 and 76 years old respectively, the Nirvana Sisters get their secrets on staying youthful and living a long, healthy and happy life. Amy reviews a great beauty tool gifted to her from her Mother in law and the girls wrap with a familiar mantra to take into your new year. Products/Brands mentioned:KiehlsFinishing Touch Flawless Brows Eyebrow Hair Remover Tanino Hair Smoothing Treatment 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.
Dec 29, 2020 • 30min
Family Series - Part 1, Fit Model to Fit Life
In this episode Amy asks Katie about her career as a Fit model, how she got started, the ups and downs of the business and how it led her to her health driven life now. This week also kicks off their Family series as the two are home for the holidays together. Amy and Katie introduce you to their children and we learn what the Nirvana of the year looks like for the 4 kids. Products/Brands mentioned:Megan Roup, The Sculpt SocietyDyson Complete Air Wrap 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.
Dec 3, 2020 • 25min
Food Sensitivity Testing - Yay or Nay?
This week Amy and Katie discuss their experiences using Everlywell Food Sensitivity testing. How the test works, what the process is like and their surprising test results. Amy reviews a sustainably farmed wine company and discusses how it could benefit those with wine sensitivity. Mentions:Everlywell Usual Wines 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.
Nov 12, 2020 • 26min
Breathe...Movement Matters
Amy and Katie discuss the importance of fitting daily movement and meditation into the lives of even the busiest of us. Quick tips on getting small doses of exercise and keeping your routines new and exciting. Katie discuses her love of Reformer Pilates while Amy discusses how she mixes things up to keep it fresh. They both share meditation apps and tricks each use to squeeze in the ever important time of mindfulness and catching breath. Amy reviews her favorite meditation pillow and new sunrise alarm that starts her day off right. Brand/Product Mentions:Kaki Okumura PelotonMelissa Wood HealthAlo MovesPilates Body BarreSimple HabitInsight TimerMala Collective:Sunrise Alarm Clock 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.
Nov 5, 2020 • 22min
Birth Day
Plant Based Lifestyle. In the premiere episode of Nirvana Sisters, Amy and Katie discuss the plant based lifestyle which Katie has been following. Katie shares her experiences with plant based, breaks down what it means and give tips to make it easier to follow. Amy also reviews a few of her favorite products of the week. Brands mentioned:Just EggBeyond BurgerSakara LifeSmart SweetsBehave 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.
