Essential oils have powerful healing properties. There are many different oils that offer a variety of wellness benefits including stress relief, increased focus, better sleep, and more. Some are especially healing for autoimmunity. It's important to note that while essential oils are incredibly useful they must be used properly and not all essential oils are for every person or situation. It's always best to seek guidance which is why I am very pleased to have the founder of Spectrum of Wellnes...
May 18, 2021•32 min•Ep. 40
Eczema is awful. If you are plagued with itching, cracking, bleeding skin you know the pain. Dermatitis and skin issues of any kind can have a terrible impact on your quality of life. If you are one of the millions who have skin issues you have likely tried several different treatments that don't work well. In this episode, Rene' Bartosh, Pure & Coco CEO shares advice to finally get long term relief from your eczema. After suffering from severely dry and eczema skin for as long as she could ...
May 11, 2021•28 min
Are you curious about Intermittent Fasting? It's on trend but it's not some new fad, it's been around a long time. Intermittent Fasting is a proven method not only for weight loss but it also offers a number of phenomenal health benefits for your body and your brain. I find it very effective. In this episode, you'll hear all about the basics of Intermittent Fasting as well as the different types of techniques you can choose from. I also go over who it's right for and who may not be a good candid...
May 04, 2021•26 min•Ep. 38
Most of us fear growing older and what it does to our health but it doesn't have to be something to fear. Your health and longevity is largely in your control. Your lifestyle dictates at least 75% of your health, looks and longevity. Five regions around the world, known as Blue Zones prove this. People living in Blue Zones are not only living to see their 100th birthday, but they are thriving in their twilight years. That's the objective - not just living a long life but feeling good and being h...
Apr 27, 2021•33 min
Happy Earth Day Savvy Beauties! Do you want to go green and live a more eco friendly lifestyle but find it a bit overwhelming and wonder where to start? Or maybe you're in your eco groove but would like to do more. The theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our Earth . In celebration of this day honoring our beautiful planet, I'm sharing some easy actionable tips to help you go green and do your part in restoring our earth without overhauling and changing too much of your lifestyle. If you are conc...
Apr 20, 2021•18 min•Ep. 36
Many people consider clutter to be the mess on the floor or the stacks of unfiled papers on your desk, but it comes in many forms. Clutter is actually anything that stops you from living the life you want to live. When your physical surroundings are cluttered, you'll likely see that manifest on the inside. A cluttered space creates a cluttered mind. In this episode, Lisa Zawrotny, Certified Stress Management & Productivity Coach, and founder of Positively Productive Systems provides tips on ...
Apr 13, 2021•53 min•Ep. 35
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity over the past few years but it's not a trendy diet fad. It's a healthy lifestyle technique that has been around and studied for a very long time. I absolutely love it! It has saved me in many ways. Intermittent fasting is incredibly effective for weight loss and weight maintenance but it also offers a multitude of powerful health benefits for your body and your brain. Are you resistant to trying intermittent fasting because you’re afraid you’ll go hungr...
Apr 06, 2021•22 min•Ep. 34
When you're trying to lose or maintain weight, consuming an adequate amount of protein is essential, however, it's not just what you're eating but how you are eating. There are several important factors when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off successfully. It's not as simple as calories in, calories out. Eating food in the right balance is crucial to heal your body and keep blood sugar levels steady so your body burns fat for fuel which also gives you more energy. Check out this episod...
Mar 30, 2021•16 min•Ep. 33
Do you follow #cleanbeauty on Instagram? Beware of it. That particular hashtag can't always be trusted, it doesn't ensure that the products are actually safe and clean. Be careful where you get your clean beauty information. In this episode, I'll tell you exactly why and what's really happening so you can prevent yourself from falling for misleading information and misrepresentation of clean beauty. Not everyone does their research. There is a lot of greenwashing going on and many influencers do...
Mar 23, 2021•14 min•Ep. 32
Is all of this mask wearing is doing a number on your skin? A year ago we had never even heard the term maskne, now so many are suffering from it. If you have Maskne aka mask acne, the new acne caused by constantly wearing masks this episode will help help tremendously. In this episode, Dr. Alpa Patel, a retired pediatrician with a background in biochemistry and CEO and Founder of Luvanya gives shares how to take care of your face after wearing your mask for hours and skincare methods to help yo...
Mar 16, 2021•48 min•Ep. 31
This week I'm sharing the interview I did on the Healthy Happy Autoimmune Podcast with AnnaLaura Brown. We have a great discussion about the importance of clean beauty and skincare, how to recognize if something is clean, what you can and should do to improve your skincare and the products you use, no fear mongering. You'll hear my story and some of my favorite clean beauty products as well as a few of the worst toxins to avoid. AnnaLaura helps people with allergies and autoimmune disorders not ...
Mar 09, 2021•35 min•Ep. 30
There are many things in our environment and diet that affect our estrogen levels and disrupt the natural flow of our hormones. In several episodes, we've discussed how environmental toxins adversely affect our hormones, this is why reducing toxic load is very important when it comes to our reproductive system and menstrual cycle. As women, we have our menstrual cycle for over thirty years, dealing with painful, at times debilitating cramps, acne and mood swings. Kristen Lee, a registered nurse ...
Mar 02, 2021•27 min•Ep. 29
When a character in a movie has a heart attack, they typically clutch their chest, have trouble breathing and fall to the ground with sharp chest pains. This is a common reaction but there is a wide range of symptoms associated with a heart attack that do not always include distinct chest pain, especially in women. Can’t stress that point enough, ladies! Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of both men and women in the U.S. and it kills more women than all forms of cancer combined. Heart heal...
Feb 23, 2021•19 min•Ep. 28
Let’s clear the confusion surrounding the F word. Fragrance. In this episode, you’ll learn the truth about why synthetic fragrance is the #1 ingredient you should stay away from to reduce your body’s toxic burden. Synthetic fragrance is linked to a myriad of diseases and health issues but it also could be the culprit if you or your child suffer from eczema, acne, allergies or asthma. Avoiding this one ingredient gives you the biggest advantage if you want to create a truly clean, green beauty ro...
Feb 16, 2021•17 min•Ep. 27
When it comes to sugar most of us eat too much. We all know it’s bad for us - and for our skin - and yet so many of us still have a sweet tooth. Why? Lynne Wadsworth, Founder of Holistic Health and Wellness, LLC. explains that sugar is eight times more addictive than cocaine, with the average American consuming 150lbs of sugar in a year. Self-proclaimed “sugarholic,” Lynne used to suffer from pain and inflammation until she quit eating sugar and watched her health drastically improve. In this ep...
Feb 09, 2021•30 min•Ep. 26
There are several factors that could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts and health goals. In this episode, I'm highlighting five things you may not have considered that can make a big impact. These reasons go beyond the typical things we often hear. Some will likely resonate. One or more could be stalling your progress or thwarting your efforts. I share how you can fix that. Did you know that nearly 80% of people who make new year’s resolutions drop them as soon as February? If that has happ...
Feb 02, 2021•19 min•Ep. 25
There is a lot of controversy surrounding what we should and shouldn’t eat but one thing that’s never up for debate is the fact that we all need lots of vegetables every single day. How does getting the nutritional equivalent of a plateful of veggies from one tablet sound? And what if I told you that tablet was actual food, not a supplement? Sounds pretty amazing, doesn’t it? It certainly intrigued me. Clean beauty is not just about avoiding toxins and using clean products, it's also beauty from...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 24
It's time to get in the Flow Savvy Beauties! If you want to enhance your performance, maximize your efficiency, save time and reduce stress and overwhelm you are going to love the concept of Flow. One thing I hear over and over again from clients, women in my Facebook group and my community is that they don't have enough time to eat right, transition to clean beauty, exercise... you name it. The beauty of flow is that you get more done in less time, who couldn't use that?! It allows you to perfo...
Jan 19, 2021•28 min•Ep. 23
Because toxins wreak havoc on our health, they also affect how we look. Toxins do no favors for a savvy beauty. They age us both on the inside and the outside. They can even cause bad breath! Not sexy. The good news is that we can mitigate many of the harmful, ugly effects by reducing toxic load. In this episode, Nutritionist & Holistic Lifestyle Expert Kristen Owens and I have an in depth conversation about how we can detox our lifestyle on various levels to minimize our body's toxic burden...
Jan 12, 2021•47 min•Ep. 22
Happy 2021! I'm thrilled to start this shiny new year off with a powerful conversation with one of the most prominent and compelling fitness experts and race announcers in the country. Fitz Koehler is the voice of some of the most prestigious races in America including the Los Angeles Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, DC Wonder Woman Run Series, and other prominent races. She appears regularly on FOX, ABC, CBS, and NBC network affiliates and has worked with A-listers including Venus Williams, Bro...
Jan 05, 2021•42 min•Ep. 21
I’ve been blessed to have some incredible guests on Clean Beauty Scene since I launched the show in September of this year. This week I’m bringing you a round up of some of the best advice and tips that my inspiring guests shared during their interviews. You'll hear experts, coaches and CEOs share knowledge on various clean beauty and holistic wellness topics ranging from clean nourishing skincare, overcoming emotional eating, non toxic manicures, relationships, stress management, longevity and ...
Dec 29, 2020•24 min•Ep. 20
Scores of studies show a strong link between gratitude and your health and well-being. Research also shows that a consistent gratitude practice leads to an increase in happiness. Although we don't need studies, we can feel it! Gratitude is the most significant thing that has helped me in my spiritual journey and personal development. Many are happy to see 2020 come to a close but as difficult as it may have been, there are plenty of silver linings if you look for them. What we focus on expands. ...
Dec 22, 2020•18 min•Ep. 19
I absolutely love the holidays, it's such a fun time of year but the temptation of all the extra cookies, cakes, pies, and traditional holiday dishes can certainly make it easy to overindulge. Today I’m sharing tips that help me and my clients stay on track and prevent weight gain while still enjoying some of our favorite foods. You deserve to revel in your celebrations without guilt or extra pounds. Don't fall prey to the festive 15 especially if you're already trying to lose the quarantine 15!...
Dec 15, 2020•19 min•Ep. 18
If you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from chronic pain or stress, you will be intrigued by what you learn in this episode. Dr. Nimira Alibhoy, Upper Cervical Chiropractor shares a solution that you likely haven't heard of before. She has a unique method of chiropractic care that focuses on the brain stem, creating stability and adaptability helping patients feel good in their bodies resulting in a better quality of life. Stress levels and anxiety levels are sadly off the charts ...
Dec 08, 2020•47 min•Ep. 17
Aspen Apothecary is a brand new niche scent apothecary creating clean, vegan CBD-infused perfume launching this week! Cofounders and BIPOC sisters Keta and Kaja Burke-Williams have set out to become the fresh, diverse face of fragrance and they are on a mission to amplify women of color. I was incredibly impressed with Keta, this CEO and cofounder attends Harvard Business School as she and Kaja build their business. Keta explains the benefits of infusing CBD isolates into their vegan, Leaping Bu...
Dec 01, 2020•35 min•Ep. 16
This is a special clean beauty holiday gift guide episode! We chat about fabulous clean beauty products that will make every beauty junkie on your list happy. I have curated a list of glamorous eco chic clean beauty products in every category including skincare, makeup, hair care, nail care, beauty tools, perfume, kids and men's lines to make choosing safe products for your loved ones easier. Please don’t head to the mall for toxic junk – you know the brands I’m talking about. Give your sisters,...
Nov 24, 2020•32 min•Ep. 15
Overeating, binge eating, emotional eating... it's an incredibly difficult issue for many people. The problem has escalated during this pandemic because stress and anxiety levels are at an all-time high. It's not uncommon to turn to food for relief. I am thrilled to welcome one of the world's leading authorities on this issue. Estelle Coombe-Heath, Holistic Health Coach and CEO & founder of Wholesome Lifestyle Project shares important insights to help us understand the root causes that lead ...
Nov 17, 2020•30 min•Ep. 14
One of the most important pillars of health is having meaningful, connected, loving relationships. A strong support system is as vital to your health as not smoking. Marriage is hard, even the healthiest relationships need care, attention and strong communication. I'm pleased to welcome my first male guest on Clean Beauty Scene, Arno Koch, CEO and Founder, Imagine Evolution. He has saved couples on the brink of divorce. In this episode, he reveals what he believes to be the real reason many marr...
Nov 10, 2020•40 min•Ep. 13
Circumstances surrounding the pandemic have stress and anxiety levels at an all-time high. The fact that this happens to be election year here in the U.S. adds fuel to the fire. The anger, fear and vitriol showing up on social media tearing friendships apart is extremely sad and unnecessary. Election fatigue and pandemic fatigue are taking a toll. Are you feeling it? Self-care will help you alleviate that fatigue and stress. This episode is about easy, feel good self-care, not annoying buzzword ...
Nov 03, 2020•21 min•Ep. 12
If you are like many women prone to breakouts or if you have a teenager suffering from acne you won’t want to miss this episode. Leena Roy, Creator of Niru Beauty shares how her clean skincare line naturally clears acne and promotes healthier more youthful skin. After mainstream acne treatments failed, she turned to routines and ingredients she learned from her mother based on Indian Beauty and Ayurveda using fresh herbs and spices. After discovering the potency and efficacy of these traditional...
Oct 27, 2020•34 min•Ep. 11
