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 wa
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Episode #228
Dance Parties for Women Over 40 Reveal the Wellness Tips We Keep Overcomplicating | EP228
Aug 13, 202639 min
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 Connect with Laura Baginski: Follow Earlybirds Club on Instagram Follow Earlybirds Club on Tiktok Visit the Earlybirds Club website For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes here Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us @wellnessjunkiesofficial on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ShopMyShop • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on YouTube and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com • Say hi: press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community ✌ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Simple Health Habits That Ease Low Energy in Midlife, With Lindsey Kaszuba | EP227
Aug 6, 202654 min
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 Connect with Lindsey Kaszuba: Follow Lindsey on Instagram Visit Lindsey’s website Shop this episode: You know we love to give you the best of the best in wellness products and resources to help you learn more about our podcast topics. In this week’s episode, here are the products and brands that we talked about: ShopMy Shop Tower 28 | Sos Daily Rescue Facial Spray BIOSSANCE | Squalane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum BAREFACED | Everyday Eye Hero JSHEALTH VITAMINS | Illuminating Peptide Eye Serum EltaMD Skin Recovery Serum COLORESCIENCE | Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 JSHEALTH VITAMINS | Advanced Magnesium+ Powder MARYRUTH'S | Adult Magnesium Calm Gummies Hydrating Tallow Stick For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes here Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us @wellnessjunkiesofficial on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ShopMyShop • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on YouTube and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com • Say hi: press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community ✌ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
The Skincare Habits Worth Building Before a Deep Plane Facelift Becomes the Conversation | EP226
Jul 30, 202656 min
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 Connect with Dr. Ruslan Zhuravsky: Follow Dr. Ruslan on Instagram Visit the Z Face Plastic Surgery website For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes here Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us @wellnessjunkiesofficial on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ShopMyShop • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on YouTube and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com • Say hi: press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community ✌ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
K-Beauty Products Worth Buying (and the Biggest Skincare Mistake to Avoid) | EP225
Jul 23, 202640 min
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 Connect with Elle Choi Son: Follow Elle on Instagram Follow Elle on TikTok For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes here Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us @wellnessjunkiesofficial on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ShopMyShop • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on YouTube and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com • Say hi: press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community ✌ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
GLP-1s for Perimenopausal Weight Gain: What a Top Bariatric Surgeon Wants You to Know | EP224
Jul 16, 202649 min
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 Connect with Dr. Betsy Dovec: Follow Dr. Dovec on Instagram Visit the BodyByBariatrics Website Follow BodyByBariatrics on TikTok For More on this Episode: Read the full show notes here 👉🏻 Join the Wellness Junkies community: • Follow us @wellnessjunkiesofficial on Instagram • Subscribe to our newsletter • Shop this episode + our faves on ShopMyShop • NEW! Follow us @wellnessjunkies on YouTube and TikTok • Follow Amy @amynicolle on TikTok • Visit www.wellnessjunkiesofficial.com • Say hi: press@wellnessjunkiesofficial.com Please subscribe, rate, review + share to help us grow the community 🙏🏻✌🏻 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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