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Wellness Junkies | Beauty & Wellness Tips, Hacks, Recs & Reviews for Women 40+
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.
- Fashion & Beauty chart
- #71
- Episodes
- 241
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 46 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
241 episodes, newest first
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45 min
What Genetic Testing Can (and Cannot) Tell You About Your Health: A Genetic Counselor Explains | EP239
Episode 239
Show notes
You eat the yogurt, take the probiotic and sit in the sauna. You still feel off. Genetic testing may help explain why some of the healthy habits you trust may be working against your body.
Amy Sherman sits down with Natalie Samson, a Licensed Certified Genetic Counselor and founder of Golden Genetics, on this week’s Wellness Junkies. Natalie shares the story of a patient who spent thousands of dollars on gut specialists and supplements before genetic testing revealed a possible reason for her symptoms. Some of the habits she counted as healthy were part of the problem. Natalie also walks through her four-P framework and how it can support better health and quality of life as you age.
If you live with vestibular migraine, Natalie describes the genetic patterns her clinic has observed and the research she has underway. She breaks down why mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and POTS so often show up together, and why other connective tissue disorders belong on the list to rule out. Amy and Natalie then get into the MTHFR gene, the B12 timing mistake that kept one patient awake at night and why a single test can guide your choices for years.
Press play for wellness tips built around your own DNA. You will hear what genetic testing can tell you, what it cannot, and the three supplement basics Natalie suggests most people consider before they chase the next trend.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Meet Genetic Counselor Natalie Samson
01:29 How Her Father’s Diagnosis Shaped Her Practice
06:21 How Genetic Testing Works From Home
08:51 The Four Ps and a Probiotic Surprise
13:07 Proactive, Preventative and Precise Care Explained
19:52 Vestibular Migraine, hEDS, MCAS and POTS Patterns
26:03 Can Your Genes Change Over Time
31:28 Nature Versus Nurture in Your DNA
33:33 Supplement Basics, MTHFR and Methylated B12
39:57 Iced Matcha, Detox Patches and Micro Breaks
Connect with Natalie Samson:
Natalie’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/geneticswithnatalie/
Golden Genetics Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldengeneticshealth/
Website:https://www.goldengeneticshealth.com/
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40 min
Clean Beauty Isn’t Always Clean, and Your Skincare Routine Is Probably Too Complicated | EP238
Episode 238
Show notes
“Clean” on the front of a jar can mean almost anything. There is no standardized regulatory definition of “clean” for cosmetics, so clean skincare can still carry synthetic fragrance, dyes, and parabens under a pretty label. If you have ever stood in a store unsure which claims to trust, start here.
Amy Sherman sits down with Karen Behnke on Wellness Junkies. Karen founded Juice Beauty in 2005, served as a founding member of Ulta’s Conscious Beauty board, and was recognized by Elle, Forbes, and Cosmopolitan for helping build the clean beauty movement. Her fourth company, Beauty Crush Skincare, grows its grapes on her organic vineyard in Sonoma.
Karen shares the free tool she uses to check skincare ingredients and the “made without” claim that still misleads her close friends. She explains what regenerative skincare means for your skin barrier and why her own skin stopped tolerating harsh exfoliants in her 50s and 60s. You will also learn what separates real clinical testing from a simple “tested” label and how to spot a third-party seller on Amazon before you buy.
Tired of 10-step beauty routines? Karen breaks down the three steps she believes most women need and the one product category she can’t live without. Press play for clean skincare and skincare tips you can use the next time you shop, plus Karen’s beauty tips for getting out the door in five minutes.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Karen Behnke and Clean Beauty’s Early Days
03:54 Why Karen Started Beauty Crush in Her 60s
06:58 Regenerative Skincare and Grapes Grown for Skin
09:38 Why Clean Skincare Has No Real Rules
12:35 How to Check Ingredients With EWG Skin Deep
17:35 A Simple Three-Step Routine for Glowing Skin
25:19 What Real Clinical Testing Looks Like
29:24 Protecting Your Skin Barrier as You Age
31:26 Karen’s Fitness Habit and Five-Minute Routine
36:21 Spotting Real Brand Stores on Amazon
Connect with Karen Behnke:
Visit the Beauty Crush Skincare website
Follow Beauty Crush Skincare on Instagram
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BEAUTY CRUSH | Triple Action ExoCellular Glow Moisturizer, Vitamin C, Niacinamide
BEAUTY CRUSH | Triple Action Exocellular Antioxidant Peptide Serum
BEAUTY CRUSH | SuperGlow Skincare Set
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46 min
Bone Health Is Not Just for Old People (Even If You Lift Weights and Eat Well) | EP237
Episode 237
Show notes
If you're 40+, bone health probably feels like a problem for later. Then a DEXA scan at 50 comes back with osteopenia and osteoporosis, even after years of heavy lifting and HRT. That is exactly what happened to Amy Sherman, and it sent her looking for answers.
On Wellness Junkies, Amy sits down with Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, a board-certified internist and founder of Bone and Body Women's Health. Dr. DeSapri is a national leader in osteoporosis and menopause care. She explains why women should be thinking about bone health well before 65, when an earlier DEXA scan makes sense, and what T-scores and Z-scores actually tell you.
She shares the wellness tips she gives patients who love walking and swimming but skip impact work, the simple blood and urine workup that uncovers a hidden cause of bone loss about a third of the time, and the wellness routines she follows herself. Her wellness product recommendations come with a warning about buying supplements on Amazon and why third-party testing matters. She also weighs in on collagen, creatine, and the trends social media keeps pushing.
Wellness Junkies is one of the best wellness podcasts for women who want real answers without the panic. Press play to learn how women can protect their bone health long before a fracture forces the conversation.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Amy's Surprising DEXA Results at 50
02:30 Dr. DeSapri's Path to Midlife Women's Care
04:49 Why Bone Health Matters Before Menopause
09:40 When Women Should Get Their First DEXA
12:40 How to Read T-Scores and Z-Scores
17:24 Osteopenia vs Osteoporosis and Your Fracture Risk
19:33 Can Low Bone Density Be Reversed?
29:47 Strength Training and Impact Moves for Bones
35:27 Evidence-Based Supplements vs Overhyped Trends
40:31 Dr. DeSapri's Daily Habits for Strong Bones
Connect with Dr. Kristi DeSapri:
Visit the Bone and Body Women’s Health website
Follow the Bone and Body Women's Health on Instagram
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56 min
The 15-Minute Fix for Decluttering Your Home | Wellness Tips for a Calm Home | EP236
Episode 236
Show notes
If you open a closet and feel your shoulders tighten, there is a reason. Studies link clutter and cortisol, the body's main stress hormone. That means the pile on the kitchen counter may be adding to the weight you carry every day. Decluttering your home is one of the few wellness levers fully in your control, and it can start smaller than you think. One drawer and a timer might be enough.
On Wellness Junkies, Amy Sherman sits down with Shira Gill, organizing expert and bestselling author of Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled. Shira hears one word in nearly every email she gets, and it says a lot about clutter and mental health. She also explains why she doesn't believe in organized or disorganized people, and why your home organization plan should not begin at the Container Store.
You'll hear the 15-minute win Shira uses to get anyone moving, plus the one question she says beats "could this be useful?" She shares how she handled an entire house full of her late father's belongings and decided what was truly meaningful enough to keep, and the room she suggests starting with first. Amy also gets honest about her two nemeses, mail and a bathroom full of products, and Shira offers practical wellness tips for both.
Press play if you're ready to start decluttering your home without the overwhelm and build a calm home that gives you energy back.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Meet Organizing Expert Shira Gill
01:37 The First Step Before You Start Organizing
03:31 Clutter, Cortisol, and Mental Health
05:24 The 15-Minute Win for Decluttering Your Home
08:57 Letting Go of Sentimental Items Without Guilt
11:47 The Question That Decides What Stays
16:05 From Layoff to Bestselling Organizing Author
23:37 Tackling Kitchen Clutter, Mail, and Wires
35:47 How to Organize a Bathroom Full of Products
44:39 Where to Start When You Feel Overwhelmed
49:57 Shira's Water, Sleep, and Mascara Routine
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• The Neat Method
• Container Store
• IKEA
• Amber InteriorsBooks
• Minimalista
• Organized Living
• LifestyledBeauty
• Trish McEvoy Volumizing/Tubular Mascara
• Iris & Romeo
• Ilia lip/cheek stick
• Westman Atelier - lip/cheekConnect with Shira Gill:
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51 min
Manifestation Is Not a Vision Board (It Goes Way Deeper) | Astrology and Wellness Tips | EP235
Episode 235
Show notes
You have the title, the team, and the income. So why does it still feel like something is in the way? Brett Chinn says the answer usually lives in a belief you picked up years ago, and astrology can help you find it.
Brett is an intuitive business coach and manifestation expert who also works as an astrologer, medium, and tarot reader. She spent two decades in executive search before she started to help leaders 40+ close the gap between who they are and who they want to be. On Wellness Junkies, she joins host Amy Sherman for one of those relatable wellness conversations that make manifestation feel less like wishful thinking and more like getting honest about your beliefs, identity, and what you think is possible for you.
So where do you start? Brett shares why mindfulness comes first, how to catch the thoughts that quietly become beliefs, and a low-stakes manifestation test for skeptics. She explains how astrology can offer another way to understand yourself, then puts it into practice with a live reading of Amy's birth chart and a warning about those general horoscopes you might want to stop reading.
The wrap session brings wellness tips and wellness hacks worth stealing. Brett explains the 20/80 rule she uses to avoid burnout and shares beauty product recommendations she keeps rebuying, from the eyelash curler she swears by to the under-eye patches that rescue her after a bad night. Press play to spot the belief quietly running your life and learn how to change it.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Meet Brett Chinn, Chief Intuitive Officer
01:53 Belief Architecture and Real Client Wins
07:12 From Bullied Kid to Self-Taught Astrologer
13:23 What Manifestation Is and What It Isn't
19:24 Mindfulness and the Thoughts Worth Keeping
22:47 A Low-Stakes Manifestation Test for Skeptics
28:16 Astrology Basics, Rising Signs, and General Horoscopes
33:27 Amy's Live Birth Chart Reading
42:51 Wrap Session Beauty Picks and Wellness Hacks
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Maybelline Falsies Lift Mascara
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42 min
The Summit for the Wellness Curious (and the Wellness Obsessed) with Eudemonia founder Sean Hoess | EP234
Episode 234
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Wellness tips are everywhere right now, and most of them contradict each other. Amy Sherman sits down with Sean Hoess, founder and CEO of Eudēmonia Summit, for a conversation about what is actually worth trying and what is just noise.
Sean co-founded Wanderlust, which grew to 65 events around the world, before he walked away and started something new. He explains the moment he decided the wellness space needed more evidence and less blind faith, and why that belief shaped every part of Eudēmonia from day one.
Amy and Sean get into the areas of wellness Sean thinks deserve more attention, from oral health to the products and materials we use at home. He shares his honest take on what may be overhyped and what he actually finds useful, from red light masks to robotic massage, plus the one very unwellness habit he refuses to give up.
They also talk about why taking your health into your own hands does not mean going it alone, and why Sean built an entire summit around the idea that wellness works better as a team sport. Stick around for his take on what we can learn from athletes like Tom Brady when it comes to longevity, recovery, and staying at the top of your game.
Press play for wellness tips and wellness hacks you can actually use, and see for yourself why Wellness Junkies keeps showing up as one of the best wellness podcasts for women.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Welcoming Sean Hoess, Founder Of Eudēmonia Summit
02:13 From Wanderlust To A New Kind Of Wellness
05:00 What Eudēmonia Actually Means
07:01 Inside The Vibe Of A Consumer Wellness Summit
09:50 How Speakers Get Vetted For Evidence And Credibility
12:21 Why People Are Taking Health Into Their Own Hands
16:56 Wellness Tips On Why Community Beats Going It Alone
19:21 A Day In The Life At Eudēmonia
25:35 Oral Health, Home Toxins, And Overhyped Trends
30:24 Tom Brady, Longevity, And Learning From Elite Athletes
34:16 Quick Fire Wellness Confessions And Repurchase Favorites
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Click here to enjoy 10% off at Eudēmonia
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46 min
Not Sponsored, Just Obsessed: A Product Junkies Deep Dive | EP233
Episode 233
Show notes
Some products live up to the hype. Most don't. This episode sorts out which is which.
Host Amy Sherman sits down with Katie Georges, a lifestyle and beauty content creator known for her honest beauty and wellness product roundups on Instagram and TikTok. Katie built her audience by testing things herself and telling people the truth about what actually works, which makes her beauty and wellness product recommendations feel more like a recommendation from a friend than an ad.
They trade favorites across skincare, makeup, hair, and self-care. First up is a sleep tool Amy already owns thanks to Katie's influence. From there they get into a cult toothpaste that Katie says has kept her from reaching for extra whitening treatments and strips and a Pilates weight set that solves a problem neither of them had seen solved before.
Katie is just as candid about what doesn’t work, including a viral body-care product she kept seeing online and could not stand. The result is a useful mix of beauty and wellness product reviews, with clear favorites worth spending on and a few hyped-up picks you can happily skip.
Press play for the full list of holy grails, splurges, and one honest miss.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Welcome To A Product Junkies Episode
01:49 Katie's Path From Day Job To Creator
04:08 Products That Work And "Not Sponsored, Just Obsessed"
08:39 Expensive But Worth It Beauty And Wellness Products
14:16 Inexpensive Picks That Outperform Their Price Tag
17:40 Skincare And Makeup Holy Grails
28:34 Hair Favorites And Wellness Must-Haves
34:39 One Viral Product Katie Regrets Buying
37:29 Overrated Brands Underrated Gems And Biggest Splurge
41:18 Rapid Fire Beauty Hacks And Daily Rituals
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Clarins Cryo-Flash Cream-Mask 2.5 oz
MZ Wallace Black Zoey Large Zip Pouch
Threshold Spa Plush Bath Towel – Light Gray
BaubleBar Luxury Jewelry & Personalized Accessories
ARM & HAMMER Advance White Extreme Whitening Toothpaste – 6 oz/2 ct
Murad Clarifying Gel Cleanser with Dual Salicylic Acid
Sofie Pavitt Face Skin Jelly Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer
SkinCeuticals P-TIOX Anti-Wrinkle Serum
U Beauty The Sculpt Neck & Décolleté Concentrate
U Beauty The SCULPT Arm Compound
COOLA Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50 – Fragrance-Free
Sofie Pavitt Face Screentime Hydrating Sunscreen SPF 30
EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
Victoria Beckham Beauty The Foundation Drops with TFC8
Haus Labs Color Fuse Talc-Free Powder Blush
Haus Labs Color Fuse Glassy Blush Balm Stick
Tarte Tartelette Tubing Mascara
Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Tubing Mascara
KJH.Brand Prism Lite Lip Crayon
Saie SuperSuede Radiant Baked Bronzer
Lawless Forget The Filler Lip Plumper Line Smoothing Gloss
Dyson Airwrap™ Large Round Brush Attachment
Davines SOLU Clarifying Shampoo
Maelove Full Follicle Advanced Scalp Serum
Salt & Stone Bergamot & Hinoki Candle
Hanni Splash Salve In-Shower Moisturizing Body Balm
Hanni Water Balm Hydrating Body Moisturizer Mist
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops with Peptides
The Ordinary Lash Curl Finisher
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
Free People Movement New Activewear Arrivals
Uncommon James Muse Initial Layered Necklace
Uncommon James Passion Square Huggie Earrings
Uncommon James Limoncello Creme Candle
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57 min
HRT, Hormones, Bones, and Cholesterol: Everything No One Explained About Midlife & Menopause | EP232
Episode 232
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Your cholesterol climbs. Your bone density drops. And you may not hear how much changing hormones can affect both. Jennifer Gularson, a board-certified physician assistant and functional medicine practitioner, joins Amy Sherman on Wellness Junkies to break down HRT and clear up some of the questions women have about hormones in midlife.
Jennifer breaks down the difference between bioidentical and synthetic HRT and explains why she tells patients that birth control pills can involve about ten times the estrogen dose she uses for HRT. She tackles common concerns about HRT and breast cancer and shares her perspective on what newer research says about risk.
The conversation turns to perimenopause and why symptoms can start up to a decade before menopause. Jennifer explains how she uses testosterone in her practice, where peptides may fit for concerns such as gut health, inflammation, and weight management, and where bone health and heart health fit into the bigger picture of women's longevity.
There's a lot packed into this hour. Press play to hear Jennifer's practical guidance and figure out what your next conversation with your doctor should sound like.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Meet Jennifer Gularson And Her Approach to Women's Midlife Health
01:21 Why Perimenopause Symptoms Get Dismissed As Normal Aging
08:23 When Estrogen Decline Actually Begins And Why Timing Varies
09:40 Breaking Down HRT, Bioidentical Hormones, And Dosing Options
15:41 Testing Methods And Debunking Common Hormone Myths
22:56 Exploring Peptides For Gut Health And Weight Loss
30:52 Cholesterol, LDL, And Heart Health In Midlife
39:43 Bone Health, DEXA Scans, And Preventing Osteoporosis
49:33 Working With Doctors Plus Jennifer's Wellness And Beauty Hacks
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58 min
The College Admissions Expert Who Finally Makes the Process Feel Less Overwhelming | EP231
Episode 231
Show notes
REPLAY! We're bringing this one back because college admissions season rolls around every year, and the questions parents ask never really change. Your kid's grades are fine. Their activities are fine. So why does the college process still feel like it's swallowing your whole house?
That's the question Amy Sherman digs into with Alexis White, nationally recognized college admissions expert and founder of A-List Admissions and Tutoring, in this episode of Wellness Junkies. If you are looking for college admissions advice for parents that calms the noise, this conversation is the reset button.
Alexis has worked with students for more than 20 years, with her tutoring business eventually expanding into college admissions. She opens with a mindset shift most parents never hear, then explains why tenth grade is such an important year for narrowing priorities and starting to think more seriously about the college process.
She also breaks down a piece of high school college prep most people skip. Alexis shares her honest take on touring safety schools before junior year, and why the reaction almost always surprises parents.
Later, Amy and Alexis get into staying sane during college applications when the comparison spiral hits, why parents need to tune out everyone else's opinions, and a specific college essay mistake Alexis sees English teachers make again and again.
The conversation also gets into the anti-college movement gaining traction online, plus a few under-the-radar schools Alexis is loving right now.
Press play if you want to walk away from this one feeling steadier than when you hit start.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Amy Introduces Alexis White and Why This Episode Matters
07:45 Staying Sane During the College Process
14:30 The Importance of Passion Over Grades
21:06 Personal Statements and Supplemental Essay Strategy
24:14 Staying on Top of Deadlines and Application Scheduling
26:53 How Test Optional Rules for the SAT and ACT Keep Shifting
33:44 Leadership Advice for Quieter and Introverted Kids
39:22 The Anti College Movement and Why Alexis Pushes Back
45:12 Underrated Schools, Scholarships, and Alexis's Beauty Hack
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44 min
Stop Overthinking Your Closet: The Sunday Outfit Formula for Effortless Styling | EP230
Episode 230
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REPLAY! This is a replay of one of our favorite conversations, back in your feed because Bethany's take on styling is worth hearing twice.
Getting dressed shouldn't feel like a decision that drains you before 8 a.m. Bethany Gursky, the NYC-based wardrobe stylist behind @bethanyannstyles, sits down with Amy Sherman on Wellness Junkies for a styling conversation that treats getting dressed as an act of self-care. Bethany works with women to build wardrobes that support how they actually live, and she explains why she believes fashion is wellness.
Bethany built her viral Sunday outfit formulas because she got tired of making the same decision every morning. She shares how she plans a full week of looks in fifteen minutes, why a strong personal style comes from repetition rather than more shopping, and how to elevate a basic outfit with one small styling shift.
They also get into the emotional side of a closet. Bethany explains why so many women dress for other people instead of themselves, gives her test for catching an impulse buy before it happens, and walks through her 21-day wardrobe refresh for anyone who feels stuck staring at a closet full of clothes with nothing to wear.
This is a relatable wellness conversation for anyone who wants their closet to work harder for their actual life, with practical tips on denim brands, white tees, and building a capsule wardrobe you will reach for on repeat. Press play and get dressed with a little more ease this week.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Welcome and Bethany Gursky's Styling Background
01:22 Why Fashion Is Wellness Not Vanity
03:04 Why Getting Dressed Feels Emotionally Loaded
06:27 The Story Behind Sunday Outfit Formulas
08:55 Bethany's Everyday Styling Formula and Layering
13:13 Breaking the Habit of Impulse Buying
17:06 Inside the 21 Day Wardrobe Refresh
19:24 Balancing Trends With Personal Style
24:53 Investment Pieces Worth the Splurge
39:12 Rapid Fire Beauty and Wellness Hacks
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55 min
You Have Permission to Pivot - Wendy Valentine on Midlife Reinvention | EP229
Episode 229
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REPLAY! We're bringing this one back because Wendy Valentine's midlife reinvention story is the one you keep asking us to replay.
Wendy Valentine was 45, in the middle of her second divorce, deep in debt, and dealing with black mold toxicity and chronic Lyme disease, on top of menopause, when her dog, her cat, and her brother all died within six weeks of each other. She hit her breaking point crying on a cold bathroom floor. That is where her midlife reinvention began. On Wellness Junkies, host Amy Sherman sits down with Wendy to talk through how she rebuilt her entire life from there.
Wendy is an internationally published author of Women Waking Up, founder of Midlifology™, and host of The Midlife Makeover Show. She has appeared on Good Day New York and CBS News Los Angeles. She walks Amy through the vision that pulled her off that bathroom floor, and the plan she built from it that led to a job offer within four weeks.
The two dig into self-care for women over 40 during midlife reinvention, from the exact words Wendy tells herself when her inner critic gets loud to the ACE method she uses for grief and anxiety. She also connects boundary setting for women to how you talk to yourself first, especially on the hard days.
Press play to hear how Wendy went from a U-Haul and a new job in Chicago to an RV crossing the country, and why she says giving yourself permission to pivot matters more than having a plan.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Welcome and Wendy Valentine's Impressive Bio
01:35 Weekly High That Started With Surgery and Grief
05:08 Wendy's Meltdown and the Start of Midlife Reinvention
11:02 How Her Podcast Led to Writing Her Book
15:29 Knowing When Midlife Reinvention Beats Pushing Harder
19:53 Be Your Own Best Friend and the B3 Method
26:15 The ACE Method for Emotional Overload
30:47 Boundary Setting for Women and Learning to Say No
41:45 Curly Hair Routine for Women Over 40
46:52 Favorite Self Care Hack and Where to Find Wendy
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39 min
Dance Parties for Women Over 40 Reveal the Wellness Tips We Keep Overcomplicating | EP228
Episode 228
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REPLAY! This fan favorite episode is back and it's just as good the second time around.
Most workouts don't come with a bass drop and a room full of women who have stopped caring what they look like. Dance parties for women over 40 have become a popular way to blow off steam without a late night or a guilt trip. On this episode of Wellness Junkies, host Amy Sherman talks with Laura Baginski, co-founder of Earlybirds Club, the sold-out dance party movement now running in 40 cities nationwide.
Laura built the club with her high school friend Susie Lee while Susie was living with stage four cancer. Laura shares the origin story, the blizzard that almost canceled their first event, and the phrase Susie asked every guest to live by, one that still opens every party today.
Expect relatable wellness conversations about why an all-women dance floor changes how people move, plus the one detail on every venue rider that has nothing to do with music. It is one of the small touches that keeps people coming back to these dance parties for women over 40. Laura also shares her own wellness tips, from her real sleep routine to the one skincare product she reorders on autopilot.
If you want proof that a dance party for women 40+ can double as therapy, a workout, and a reunion with your own joy, press play. Find more episodes like this on Wellness Junkies, one of the best wellness podcasts for women chasing midlife friendship and joy without the overwhelm.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Welcoming Laura Baginski To Wellness Junkies
01:03 The Idea Behind Earlybirds Club
04:29 Laura's Career Before Dance Parties
05:37 The Blizzard That Almost Sank Launch Night
07:37 Selling Out And Expanding To Forty Cities
09:44 Why An All Women Dance Floor Feels Different
17:07 Running The Business Through Local Ambassadors
21:16 Remembering Co-Founder Susie Lee's Legacy
25:41 Advice For Women Who Hate Dancing
34:06 Laura's Wellness And Beauty Rapid Fire
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54 min
Simple Health Habits That Ease Low Energy in Midlife, With Lindsey Kaszuba | EP227
Episode 227
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REPLAY! You can be doing everything right and still feel wiped out by 2 p.m. That drained, running-on-empty feeling is one of the most common complaints Lindsey hears from the women she works with, and it usually has nothing to do with willpower. This episode gets into what's actually driving low energy in midlife.
Amy sits down with Lindsey Kaszuba, wellness mentor and founder of Health Club Collective, for a conversation about mindset and health that goes beyond another meal plan or supplement stack. Lindsey has spent years helping women simplify wellness without losing their minds in the process.
She breaks down her energy bank concept, the idea that everything you eat, watch, and do either fills your tank or drains it. Lindsey also shares why she stopped weighing herself and what that choice uncovered about her own relationship with the number on the scale. It ties directly into the mindset shift around health she now teaches her clients.
If low energy in midlife has you searching for answers, this episode offers simple health habits you can actually stick to, no complicated morning routine required. Amy and Lindsey talk through practical wellness hacks and what it really takes to learn how to feel better in your body at this stage of life.
Tune in to the full conversation and start making small shifts that actually stick.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Welcome and Meet Lindsey Kaszuba
01:25 What a Wellness Mentor Actually Does
02:55 Why the Mental Work Is Hardest
06:38 Lindsey's Disordered Eating and Path to Coaching
10:36 Fighting Your Body Less in Midlife
14:17 The Energy Bank and Simple Plate Rule
28:22 Breaking Up With the Scale for Good
34:26 Small Habits for Silence and Sleep
39:01 What's Broken in the Wellness Industry
42:43 Favorite Wellness, Beauty Hacks, and Routines
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56 min
The Skincare Habits Worth Building Before a Deep Plane Facelift Becomes the Conversation | EP226
Episode 226
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REPLAY! This is a favorite episode from the archive, back by popular demand.
Most of what slows aging happens years before anyone considers surgery. That's the case Dr. Ruslan Zhuravsky makes in this episode of Wellness Junkies, and it starts with skincare tips most women skip entirely.
Dr. Zhuravsky is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon and founder of Z Face Plastic Surgery in South Florida. He's known for pushing back on the trend of copying celebrity faces instead of building beauty routines around your own anatomy. He joins host Amy Sherman for a warm, honest conversation about what works.
He shares the exact wellness and beauty hacks he uses himself, including what sits next to his toothbrush every morning. He explains why microneedling only works if you layer the right ingredients underneath it, what exosomes do, and why some popular under-eye treatments deliver far less than the marketing suggests.
For anyone curious about surgery down the line, he explains the real difference between a mini facelift and a true deep plane facelift, why some surgeons perform the procedure on patients in their thirties, and why chasing natural facelift results too early may not deliver the outcome you expect. Press play for the skincare tips worth stealing long before you consider anything more invasive.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Meet Dr. Ruslan Zhuravsky and His Natural Approach
02:12 Defining Aging Well Beyond Quick Fixes and Trends
03:34 The Three Pillars of Skin Laxity and Volume
07:05 Microneedling, PRP, and Exosomes Explained
14:12 A Crash Course in Lasers and Their Targets
19:47 Why Energy Devices Can't Fix Sagging Skin
23:33 The Deep Plane Facelift Explained and Who Qualifies
29:50 Mini Facelifts, Fillers, Sculptra, and Fat Transfer Compared
39:49 Liquid Rhinoplasty, Tip Lifts, and Nose Filler Risks
51:23 Skincare Brands He Trusts and His Wellness Hacks
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40 min
K-Beauty Products Worth Buying (and the Biggest Skincare Mistake to Avoid) | EP225
Episode 225
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REPLAY! Some episodes deserve a second run. Korean skincare keeps trending across feeds and store shelves, and this conversation remains the one listeners quote back to us. So we brought back a favorite. You get skincare product recommendations from someone whose routine started in elementary school. On this replay of Wellness Junkies, host Amy Sherman sits down with Elle Choi Son, a Korean American content creator with a background in professional makeup and social media marketing, for beauty tips rooted in decades of practice.
Elle walks through her full AM and PM beauty routines product by product. She names the toner she has repurchased for over five years, the PDRN serum she tested one week before recording, and the jar she describes as microneedling at home. She also explains which four skincare products form a complete starter routine, so beginners know exactly where to begin.
You also hear the story behind her start, which began when she competed in a Miss Korea pageant at age eighteen. Plus, Elle shares the K-beauty influencer habit she finds cringeworthy. Amy and Elle trade skincare tips on masks, sunscreens, and where to shop for authentic Korean skincare online.
Press play for skincare product recommendations worth screenshotting, plus beauty product recommendations for the days you have five minutes to look put together.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Welcome To Wellness Junkies With Elle Choi Son
01:18 Elle's Miss Korea Pageant Story And Path Into Beauty
04:13 Korean Skincare Vs Western Skincare Philosophy
09:57 Skincare Basics For Beginners
12:06 Elle's Full AM And PM Skincare Product Recommendations
17:13 Eye Cream And Night Cream Picks
18:16 Sunscreen And SPF Favorites
19:46 Where To Buy Authentic K-Beauty Products
20:33 Sheet Masks Vs Clay Masks
22:52 Ingredients To Watch For With Sensitive Skin
25:58 How To Choose Skincare Trends Worth Trying
28:21 Best Skincare Advice: Double Cleansing With Oil
30:27 Favorite French And Japanese Beauty Brands
32:09 Best Skincare Devices And Tools
34:12 Quick Five-Minute Beauty Routine
36:22 Most Repurchased Toner
37:50 Balancing Wellness Through Cooking And Daily Habits
38:40 Where To Follow Elle Choi Son
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Dr. Reju-All Barrier Cream Moisturizer
Birch Moisturizing Sunscreen Uvlock SPF 45+ Broad Spectrum
Wellage Real Hyaluronic Blue Ampoule 100
ANUA | Niacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum for Brightening
Vt Cosmetics Cica Reedle Shot 300
MEDICUBE | One Day Exosome Shot Pore Ampoule 7500
MEDICUBE (MEDICUBE.US) | PDRN Pink Collagen Capsule Cream
MEDIHEAL | Essential Mask - Collagen
BIODANCE | Hydro Cera-Nol Real Deep Mask (4 Pack)
THERABODY | Theraface Depuffing Wand
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CLARINS | Double Anti-Aging Anti-Wrinkle Serum
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MERIT BEAUTY | The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Stick - Bisque
ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS | Brow Wiz Eyebrow Pencil
KOSAS | Brow Pop Nano Eyebrow Pencil
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP | Micro Brow Pencil
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49 min
GLP-1s for Perimenopausal Weight Gain: What a Top Bariatric Surgeon Wants You to Know | EP224
Episode 224
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REPLAY! Bariatric surgery is the most effective tool for lasting weight loss, and her experience performing thousands of procedures has given Dr. Betsy Dovec a clear understanding of what can help patients succeed.
In this episode of Wellness Junkies, host Amy Sherman sits down with Dr. Dovec, a top female bariatric surgeon and founder of BodyByBariatrics, to break down the decision between bariatric surgery vs GLP-1 medications from the perspective of someone who treats patients with both options every day. Dr. Dovec explains what gastric bypass surgery involves, why some patients go home the same day, and who may be an ideal candidate.
The conversation then turns to GLP-1 weight loss medications. Amy and Dr. Dovec compare Ozempic and Zepbound, the often-overlooked side effects, and explain why weight regain is common after patients stop taking these medications. Dr. Dovec also shares why some post-surgery patients respond well to GLP-1 medications and how the combination may help support their long-term results.
For women in midlife, this episode examines how GLP-1 medications may fit into treatment for weight gain during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Dovec explains why the habits you once relied on may become less effective as your hormones shift. She also discusses the health risks associated with visceral fat and the potential role of GLP-1 treatment in reducing the internal fat linked to heart attacks, strokes, and fatty liver disease.
If you have tried every diet and still feel stuck, this conversation about bariatric surgery and GLP-1 medications offers a clearer framework for understanding your options.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Meet Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Betsy Dovec
01:28 What Gastric Bypass Surgery Actually Involves
04:55 Who Qualifies as a Bariatric Surgery Candidate
06:30 Bariatric Surgery vs GLP-1 for Long-Term Success
09:37 Why GLP-1 Medications Are a Hot Topic
10:57 Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Dosing Explained
13:34 Same Drug Different Label for Diabetes and Weight Loss
15:54 Oral GLP-1 Pills and What Comes Next
17:25 Brand-Name vs. Compounded GLP-1 Medications
21:13 GLP-1 Benefits During Perimenopause and Menopause
23:13 Breaking the Stigma Around GLP-1 Use
27:26 Visceral Fat Differences in Men and Women
30:55 Sugar, Fatty Liver, and Visceral Fat Risks
32:56 How Surgery and GLP-1 Both Reduce Visceral Fat
36:40 Inside the OR Surgery Time and Recovery
38:38 Dr. Dovec's Beauty and Self-Care Routine
48:07 Where to Find Dr. Betsy Dovec
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Visit the BodyByBariatrics Website
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46 min
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, Hormone Disruptors, and How to Detox Your Home | EP223
Episode 223
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REPLAY! This episode deserves a second listen, so we are bringing back a conversation you do not want to miss.
Your body carries a hidden chemical load, and most of the sources sit in your kitchen, your bathroom, and your grocery cart.
On Wellness Junkies, host Amy Sherman talks with Jenna Hua, PhD, CEO and founder of Million Marker, about endocrine-disrupting chemicals and how these hidden toxins can interfere with hormones, fertility, and long-term health. Jenna started Million Marker in 2019. The company offers a mail-in urine test for hormone disruptors, informed by her fertility struggles and her research as an environmental health scientist.
Jenna explains why BPA-free products can fall short, since manufacturers may swap one molecule for another and leave the label unchanged. She breaks down how phthalates in cosmetics can hide under the single word “fragrance” and shares the moment she found phthalates in her own vitamins and packaging tape.
The conversation connects fertility, toxins, and long-term health with clear science, showing why these exposures can build slowly over time. Jenna closes with simple ways to detox your home, from stainless steel cookware to glass food storage to a reverse osmosis water filter. This replay hands you a real plan reducing endocrine-disrupting chemicals at home.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Wellness Junkies Welcomes Jenna Hua Of Million Marker
02:02 What Million Marker Tests For In Your Body
06:30 How Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Affect Your Hormones
10:07 Why BPA-Free Labels Do Not Guarantee Safety
14:06 Why Manufacturers Still Use BPA And Phthalates
18:22 The Truth About Fragrance Free And Unscented Labels
20:43 How To Spot Petroleum-Based Ingredients On Labels
21:47 Inside The Million Marker Testing Process
26:39 What Your Results Mean Against The National Average
32:36 Why Exposure Timing Matters For Kids And Pregnancy
35:24 Simple Steps To Detox Your Home
41:36 Jenna's Go-To Wellness Hack And Beauty Routine
Jenna Hua:
Follow Million Marker on Instagram
Visit the Million Marker website
About Jenna Hua:
Jenna Hua, RD, MPH, PhD. Chief Executive Officer and Founder. A registered dietitian and environmental health scientist by training, Jenna's past research has focused on how our surrounding environment impacts our behaviors and health. An ardent believer in disease prevention, she wants to provide personalized preventive strategies for everyone to lead a healthier life.
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33 min
Mom Style Tips: The Baggy Jean Formula, Beauty Routines, and What's in Rotation with The Mom Edit | EP222
Episode 222
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REPLAY! This one is worth coming back to.
Shana Draugelis built The Mom Edit into a platform that reaches over three million visitors a year because she started from the same place most moms do. On Wellness Junkies, host Amy Sherman sits down with Shana for a conversation that makes getting dressed, taking care of your skin, and showing up for yourself feel a lot more doable.
Shana has spent over a decade paying attention to what women actually need when they open their closets, and her mom style tips reflect that. Her take on mom fashion cuts through the noise, her closet cleanout tips take the dread out of a task most people put off for years, and her read on what is worth buying and wearing right now is the kind of advice that saves you time and money.
The beauty conversation follows the same logic. Her beauty routines, skincare tips, and beauty hacks are built for a full schedule, and her relatable beauty tips come from someone who has done the testing so you do not have to. She also shares the wellness routines that keep her grounded as a founder and a mom, and one of them is so simple it might surprise you.
Shana approaches mom style tips the way she approaches everything at The Mom Edit. Figure it out together. No perfection required.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Mom Style Tips with Shana Draugelis of The Mom Edit
00:20 How The Mom Edit Grew from a Playground Blog to 3 Million Readers
06:17 Closet Cleanout Tips That Actually Make It Feel Doable
09:04 How to Clean Out Your Closet by Category Without the Overwhelm
11:04 Mom Fashion for Winter: Baggy Jeans, Oversized Sweaters, and the Right Shoes
13:47 Why Your Coat Length Makes or Breaks a Baggy Jean Outfit
15:20 Why Blazers Are Not the Answer and What to Wear Instead
17:33 The Oversized Bomber as the Blazer Alternative Worth Trying
18:47 The Two Products Every Woman Over 40 Should Know About
19:18 goPure Tighten & Lift Neck Cream for Crepiness
20:23 The Patterned Silk Top Worth Adding to Your Wardrobe
23:16 The Protein Shake Habit That Keeps Busy Moms From Making Bad Food Decisions
25:39 Five-Minute Beauty Routine: Skincare Tips, Hair, and Makeup Products Shana Swears By
29:24 Daily Wellness Routines That Help Shana Stay Grounded as a Busy Mom
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47 min
The Beauty Hacks a 50-Plus Model Uses to Age Well Without Botox, Toxic Skincare, or Going Under the Knife with Juliana Spaven | EP221
Episode 221
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REPLAY! We are bringing this one back because getting older does not have to mean giving up on how you look and feel, and this conversation is proof.
Juliana Spaven is a 50-plus model, content creator, and the founder of Silver Highlights 1971, a platform built around helping women age well without surgery, Botox, or toxic products. On Wellness Junkies, host Amy Sherman and Juliana dig into the real conversation most women are having privately but rarely hear out loud, and why your 50s might be the most powerful decade yet.
Juliana shares the wellness tips and beauty routines that changed everything for her, from ditching Botox after a decade to building a skincare practice rooted in clean ingredients and consistency. She breaks down her approach to face yoga and how targeted facial exercises helped lift and define her features without a single procedure. She also walks through her skincare product recommendations, including the brands she trusts and the at-home tools that have made the biggest difference in her skin.
Aging naturally is a full-body practice, and Juliana breaks down how nutrition, movement, and mindset all show up on your face and in your energy. She also shares the beauty hacks she swears by and why looking good starts long before you ever open a skincare product.
If you have ever wondered whether it is too late to age well and make a real change, this episode will change your mind.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Meet Juliana Spaven of Silver Highlights 1971
01:39 How a Personal Reset Led Her to Age Well
06:37 Movement, Nutrition, and the Lifestyle Shift Women Need
10:03 Why Clean Beauty Starts With Reading the Label
12:24 Quitting Botox After a Decade and What She Did Instead
13:36 How Frownies Work and Why She Swears by Them
17:06 Face Yoga Before and After Results
20:05 Inside the Six-Module Facial Exercise Program
25:20 Hair Loss, Hormones, and Scalp Health for Women Over 40
31:29 Clean Skincare Brands and Best Beauty Products
32:41 Supplements Worth Taking and At-Home Derma Rolling
37:24 How She Eats for Energy and Longevity
42:08 Five-Minute Beauty Routine and Clean Mascara Pick
44:52 Daily Meditation and How She Stays Grounded
Connect with Juliana Spaven:
Visit the Silver Highlights 1971 website
Subscribe to Juliana's YouTube channel
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Maya Chia (clean hair care products)
Gin Amber Beauty (derma roller / microneedling tool + “cleansing therapy” spray mentioned)
OGEE - Beyond Clean Volumizing Mascara
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46 min
Wellness Tips for Back Pain, Tight Hips, and Restless Leg Syndrome with Dr. Dan Ginader | EP220
Episode 220
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REPLAY! Dr. Dan Ginader said something in this episode that stopped us in our tracks, and we think you need to hear it again. Most of the pain you're dealing with every day is not something you just have to live with.
On Wellness Junkies, host Amy Sherman sits down with Dr. Dan Ginader, doctor of physical therapy and the internet's favorite PT with over 1.5 million followers. His approach to physical therapy and wellness tips is refreshingly simple and built for real people with real lives.
The truth is, most chronic pain, including neck tension, tight hips, the back that never quite feels right, comes down to how little we move throughout the day. Dr. Dan makes that easy to understand and even easier to act on. This is relatable wellness that doesn't ask you to overhaul your life. It just asks you to start somewhere.
Whether you've been brushing off restless leg syndrome, pushing through arthritis, or ignoring an injury that won't quit, Dr. Dan gives you a smarter take on pain management and what your body needs. Good pain management is less about finding the perfect exercise and more about showing up consistently. That's a wellness hack worth hearing twice.
This is exactly the kind of conversation that makes Wellness Junkies one of the best wellness podcasts for women who are done with complicated answers.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Meet Dr. Dan Ginader, the Internet's Favorite Physical Therapist
01:44 From TikTok to Broadway: How Dr. Dan Built His Career
08:02 The Most Common Pain Complaints Dr. Dan Sees in the Clinic
09:44 The Daily Movement Wellness Tips That Support Long-Term Health
12:57 At-Home Exercises for Back Pain Relief
15:51 What Is Restless Leg Syndrome and How to Manage It
18:57 Therapy Bands, Foam Rollers, and Self-Massage Techniques
20:43 Why Chronic Neck Pain Is Rarely Just a Neck Problem
25:56 Tight Hamstrings and Growing Pains Explained
29:15 How to Build a Simple Daily Stretching Routine
31:15 What Arthritis Actually Means and How to Stay Active With It
35:32 Working With Broadway Performers and Dancers
38:13 How to Loosen Tight Hips
39:24 Sports Injuries by Sport and Why Early Specialization Backfires
44:18 Dr. Dan's Favorite Wellness Hack and How He Stays Grounded
Connect with Dr. Dan Ginader:
Follow Dr. Dan on TikTok @dr.dan_dpt
Follow Dr. Dan on Instagram @dr.dan_dpt
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