Whole Picture with Britt Witkin: Recent Episodes

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Today I get to share the conversation I had withAndrea Lefkovits, founder of Virginskin Beauty. We cover it all from how she went from educator to carrying on the legacy of her father-in-law, renowned a New York-based dermatologist, the skincare ingredients she’s excited about enter: polyglutamic acid, and advice she’d give to other female founders out there.

You can get 15% off for a limited time! Click here.(virginskinbeauty.com/britt)

Chapters:

03:20- Continuing the Legacy of Dr. Albert Lefkovitz

07:29- Skincare and Personal Experience

10:32- Key Ingredients in Virgin Skin Beauty Products

27:26- The Impact of Virgin Skin on Scars

31:24- Embracing Aging and Focusing on Healthy Skin

35:29- Andrea's Skincare Routine: Less is More

39:07- Where to Find Virgin Skin Beauty Products

You can learn more about Andrea & receive 15% off for a limited time at Virginskin Beauty here.

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Thanks for listening!

-Britt

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Today I’m chatting with Holly Perkins, women’s health expert, certified strength and conditioning specialist, author, the list goes on. Holly has over 30 years of experience in health, fitness and coaching. She has trained celebrities, professional athletes, has been named one of the top trainers to follow and now she’s here!

In this episode we cover:

• All the ways strength and muscle training differ for females, let alone females going through perimenopause
• Holly shares tips about how to get started if you’re intimidated and insider insights on steps you can take that will help you stick with a program
• The ridiculously life-changing benefits strength training has for anyone, hormonal and otherwise, but especially how this can support women through perimenopause and menopause
• Real talk about lifting and bulking up or adding muscle for women that I have yet to hear from other male trainers

And more!

Chapters:

• 03:02 The Importance of Strength Training for Women's Health
• 10:09 Choosing the Right Experts and Methodology for Strength Training
• 31:03 Dispelling the Myth of Bulking Up in Women
• 37:50 The Positive Effects of Strength Training on the Female Mind and Cognition
• 40:30 The Role of Strength Training in Perimenopause
• 49:18 Personalized Programming: The Key to Success
• 52:28 The Perimenopausal Opportunity: Redefining Habits for Healthy Aging

You can learn more about Holly & access helpful resources here:

• Check out her podcast, the Holly Perkins Health Podcast

• Get some help starting out on HollyPerkins.com/offer

Thanks for listening!

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Today I’m chatting with Maggie Spicer, founder of Source Beauty, about how to navigate the world of sustainability from understanding marketing claims to finally getting a simple approach to at-home recycling, we cover a lot in under an hour.

I’ve been trying to figure out sustainability as a consumer and creator for awhile now. To say that it's a complex issue would be an understatement which is why I'm so excited to share this episode.

Maggie, a sustainability/supply chain expert and trusted voice that has supported brands, retailers and other organizations for over a decade, has an incredible way of distilling this complicated topic down into easy tips that will take the guesswork out of trying to be more sustainable.

In this episode we talk about:

• How consumer demand for sustainable and socially responsible products is driving the need for brands to substantiate their sustainability claims and prioritize responsible business practices.
• The challenges of recycling beauty product packaging, including the impact of size, material, and design on recyclability
• The importance of certifications and the need for clear, authentic, and substantiated claims in the beauty industry to ensure transparency and build consumer trust
• The complexity of sustainability and the need for consumers to ask questions, seek information, and engage in informed decision-making
• What to look for from a brand to determine whether the sustainability claims they’re making are actually meaningful or just marketing
• What to ask a brand, literally almost a short script or prompt, to get the information you need before investing in their product
• And this is the big one, real talk about how to recycle makeup and skincare empties. Spoiler alert: just because you see ‘recyclable’ on a product page does NOT mean that container or component packaging can be tossed in your recycling bin. Maggie breaks down and simplifies how to approach it so we’re not “wishcycling”

If you’ve been overwhelmed in the past trying to figure out how to responsibly purchase and dispose of products, this one is for you.

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Learn more about what Maggie is up to here: https://www.sourcebeauty.co/

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Today I’m chatting with Elle and Courtney, founders of a brand called Good Clean Wine, all about what 'clean wine' actually means, AND:

• The journey that these two female founders took to create wine we can feel good about drinking
• How they’ve navigated going against a traditional approach to winemaking
• Why the price of wine does not correlate to the quality of the wine all the time
• I discover what wine should actually taste like from a brilliant sommelier (hi Elle)
• Why getting as close to the grape as possible is so important when it comes to winemaking and how most of the time, that's simply not the case when it comes to wines we see on shelves
• The differences between stainless steel and oak barrels
• And more!

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PLUS, my listeners can receive a complimentary bottle of Synchronized Swimming rosé with any online order!

This is an "elevated rosé for people who think they don't like rosé, and it's perfect for summer."

Just add the bottle of Synchronized Swimming to your cart and then use code CLEAN at checkout.

LINKS:

Their website + where to shop:

https://goodclean.wine/

Find them on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/goodcleanwine/

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Until next time,

Britt

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Today we’re talking with the truly magnetic Nora Shepard about:

• Ego death: sounds morbid, but it’s a pretty beautiful experience that results in a life well lived
• How to go through life transitions and find your own way
• How she navigated, and is still navigating, the transition between who she thought she was and who she is becoming
• The biggest secret about personal branding as an expert in the field
• And so much more…

Prepare to have epiphanies. This woman drops so many gems and one-liners that will resonate.

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You’ll learn more about ego-death in the episode, but in oversimplified terms, it can be a life-changing, albeit destabilizing, experience that involves losing a sense of self. This loss allows for the opportunity gain a deeper sense of awareness. It can be life-changing and also, erm, really uncomfortable. Yay growth!

Nora articulates this better than I can in a LinkedIn post, but I’ll say this: when we hit these topsy-turvy phases of life, if we’re lucky enough to be on the planet long enough to continue to grow, it helps to connect with someone who has been there before you.

In the first episode of season 3, Nora goes from guest to guide, authentically shining her light and illuminating an uncharted path for us. Human lantern, now THAT is a new identifier for sure.

LINKS:

• Follow Nora here & here
• The episode we discussed re: Parts Therapy featuring Krishna Avalon

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Thank you Nora. I have so many nuggets from this conversation I can’t even count. Side note: she did it. She followed her intuition and went on sabbatical!

Thank you listener, for listening. Don’t forget to rate and review wherever to love to listen to your podcasts, it makes a huge difference and helps support this growing channel.

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Head over to TheStyleShaker.com for some support: https://www.thestyleshaker.com/

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Disclaimer: this episode is not meant to be medical advice. Please seek advice from a medical expert.

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It's been a wild year and I'm recapping the top three things I've learned in 2023 that I plan on taking with me into 2024.

Let me know if you've read any life-changing books this year and I'll add them to my list!

LINKS:

• You can start the series with Lost & Found ep. 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormones-gut-health-putting-my-healing-journey-on-blast/id1612983423?i=1000611472689

• Lessons in Chemistry: https://amzn.to/3vfpOAJ

Can't wait to see you next year!

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Head over to TheStyleShaker.com for some support: https://www.thestyleshaker.com/

For daily updates, tips & more:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brittwitkin/
TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@brittwitkin
Contact- brittany@thestyleshaker.com

Disclaimer: this episode is not meant to be medical advice. Please seek advice from a medical expert.

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Welcome to the 5th episode in the Lost & Found wellness series where I take you along with me my year-long protocol developed by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Renee Bergmen.

In this episode, Renee and I are talking all about what happens when chaos hits and you fall off your routine like I did. We'll also cover:

• What metabolic resiliency is and why that’s a great goal to have.
• How to approach fasting, and whether it's the best step for where you're at.
• The significance of prioritizing listening to your body.
• My realization that lifestyle factors are just as important if not more so than making sure I’m taking supplements on time. They’re called supplements for a reason I guess...
• And more!

*DISCLAIMER: this is NOT medical advice. Reneé is not a doctor and cannot prescribe medical treatment. The results and treatments discussed in this episode are based on personalized tests. We do not recommend you follow this same routine. Please consult a medical expert before taking or trying any of the treatments or supplements discussed in this episode.

LINKS:

• Lost & Found ep. 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormones-gut-health-putting-my-healing-journey-on-blast/id1612983423?i=1000611472689

• Lost & Found ep. 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-spent-thousands-to-support-my-hormone-gut-health/id1612983423?i=1000618497893

• Lost & Found ep. 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-balance-hormones-the-power-of-vitamin-d-what/id1612983423?i=1000620804944

• Lost & Found ep 4: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-6-month-update-supplements-vs-lifestyle-shifts-organ/id1612983423?i=1000628456083

• Get $250 OFF at Megaphone Functional Health by telling them Britt Witkin sent you: https://www.megaphonefunctionalhealth.com/

Thank you Renee for creating space around this topic and keeping it real. I always appreciate how authentic our conversations are.

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Head over to TheStyleShaker.com for some support: https://www.thestyleshaker.com/

For daily updates, tips & more:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brittwitkin/
TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@brittwitkin
Contact- brittany@thestyleshaker.com

Disclaimer: this episode is not meant to be medical advice. Please seek advice from a medical expert.

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Krupa Koestline, cosmetic chemist, consultant and founder of KKT Consultants shares her insider-POV on all the things in today's episode. Krupa keeps it real in this conversation that covers everything from:

• why the words 'sustainable' and 'biodegradable' are basically meaningless (and unregulated)
• how a cosmetic chemist reviews an ingredient list
• an easy red flag to look out for when it comes to whether or not it's safe to use a product
• why 'clean' (also unregulated) is only part of the picture and why 'green' or environmentally friendly needs to be just as important
• her easy to understand definition of what 'clean beauty' means

& more!

You can learn more about what Krupa and her amazing team are up to here:
https://kktconsultants.com/
And stay in touch on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kktconsultants/?hl=en

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Head over to TheStyleShaker.com for some support: https://www.thestyleshaker.com/

For daily updates, tips & more:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brittwitkin/
TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@brittwitkin
Contact- brittany@thestyleshaker.com

Disclaimer: this episode is not meant to be medical advice. Please seek advice from a medical expert.

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Today I'm speaking with subconscious therapist and acupuncturist Krishna Avalon about what it really means to change one's mind.

"We create 97% of our lives from the subconscious mind." It's time to get to know all about it right?

In this episode we cover:
- what subconscious therapy means to her and how she works with her clients
- Psych-K and IFS (Internal Family Systems)
- why affirmations work and sometimes do not (or just take a very long time to get through to the subconscious)
- the importance of creating a 'goal statement' & how it can be used to change your beliefs and life - "words are alchemy"
- Krishna's process and how she works with her clients to change their lives

LINKS:
Website: www.krishnaavalon.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishnaavalon/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishnaavalon/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krishnaavalon/

Books:
No Bad Parts, Richard C. Schwartz PhD
The Biology of Belief, Bruce Lipton

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Head over to TheStyleShaker.com for some support: https://www.thestyleshaker.com/

For daily updates, tips & more:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brittwitkin/
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Contact- brittany@thestyleshaker.com

Disclaimer: this episode is not meant to be medical advice. Please seek advice from a medical expert.

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Today I'm sitting down with Ericka Rodriguez, founder of one of my favorite beauty brands, Axiology. Those 'balmies' were one of the first products I reviewed on my YouTube channel years ago!

I'm currently on a journey to have plastic play a much smaller role in my everyday life, so I was even more excited to get tips from Ericka since she's a pioneer in the industry when it comes to consciously created products.

We dive into:
- how & why Axiology started
- how she built the brand and worked with Instagram to get the word out
- the evolution of the brand's packaging & products
- I finally get a straight answer on PCR & refillable products: are they effective?
- Ericka's routine and the cruelty-free products she uses on heavy rotation
- how making small shifts can have a big impact, "completely plastic free" nowadays isn't possible

See more about Ericka and her brand here:
https://axiologybeauty.com/

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Head over to TheStyleShaker.com for some support: https://www.thestyleshaker.com/

For daily updates, tips & more:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brittwitkin/
TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@brittwitkin
Contact- brittany@thestyleshaker.com

Disclaimer: this episode is not meant to be medical advice. Please seek advice from a medical expert.

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Renee, Founder of Megaphone Functional Health is back for part 4 of our Lost & Found series where we're checking in at the midway point of my year-long protocol.

We'll chat honestly about how things have been going and of course, hear feedback from Renee covering all things hormones, gut health and beyond!

0:01:13 - we dig into the impact of supplements vs lifestyle changes

0:06:51 - pms and energy levels...it's OK to be a little tired, but Renee shares when intense fatigue is a sign of another possible issue

0:11:11 - we cover B-12 and ways to get it, spoiler alert: organ meats come up

0:24:25 - learn about what the "3-legged stool" is and why it's important

0:40:13 - I always love how Renee comes back to an empowering message that we know our bodies best, listening to what our bodies are saying is key

LINKS:

• Lost & Found ep. 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hormones-gut-health-putting-my-healing-journey-on-blast/id1612983423?i=1000611472689

• Lost & Found ep. 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-spent-thousands-to-support-my-hormone-gut-health/id1612983423?i=1000618497893

• Lost & Found ep. 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-balance-hormones-the-power-of-vitamin-d-what/id1612983423?i=1000620804944

• Lost & Found ep 4: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-6-month-update-supplements-vs-lifestyle-shifts-organ/id1612983423?i=1000628456083

• Get $250 OFF at Megaphone Functional Health by telling them Britt Witkin sent you: https://www.megaphonefunctionalhealth.com/

DISCLAIMER: this is NOT medical advice. Reneé is not a doctor and cannot prescribe medical treatment. The results and treatments discussed in this episode are based on personalized tests. We do not recommend you follow this same routine. Please consult a medical expert before taking or trying any of the treatments or supplements discussed in this episode.

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Head over to TheStyleShaker.com for some support: https://www.thestyleshaker.com/

For daily updates, tips & more:
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/brittwitkin/
TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@brittwitkin
Contact- brittany@thestyleshaker.com

Disclaimer: this episode is not meant to be medical advice. Please seek advice from a medical expert.

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Today I'm chatting with Suzanne LeRoux, Founder and President of One Love Organics, a brand that has stood the test of time over the past 14 years and for good reason. It's a personal family favorite on my end, and I'm not alone.

In today's episode Suzanne shares her story and what led her to not only launching a brand, but also the only ECOCERT® licensed manufacturing facility for natural and organic cosmetics in the state of Georgia.

I finally get answers to the efficacy of eye creams, real-talk from someone who knows a thing or two about formulations (let alone has stunning skin), and so much more.

Plus, whether you're a fan of the brand like myself or just want to try it out, Suzanne generously offered an exclusive promo code to Whole Picture listeners.

CODE: BRITTWIT15
https://www.oneloveorganics.com/discount/BRITTWIT15

A few highlights:
- Suzanne shares her journey from law (yep, law) to skincare mogul, why and where it all started, and how she has rooted every step along the way in integrity
- I finally learn how to use an eye cream
- We'll get an inside look at how formulas are made, the pressure's a founder can face and what ECOCERT actually means
- Suzanne's am/pm routines are a thing of beauty, no pun intended
- Her advice to founders coming up and/or getting started & more!

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Check out my baby: TheStyleShaker.com
You can also follow me for more on Instagram @brittwitkin

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I'm sitting down today with Alexandra Watkins, bestselling author and Chief Executive Boss Lady of Eat My Words, a renowned naming firm. For nearly 20 years, she and her naming firm, have created love-at-first sight brand names for countless companies including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Disney, Twitter, and Google. Her personal "Name Hall of Fame" includes Wendy's Baconator, Neato robotic vacuum, Burger King’s Mac n’ Cheetos, Spanish language school Gringo Lingo, and frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me.

Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking to create a brand name that sticks, or someone looking for the right words to articulate your personal brand, this episode is a goldmine.

I believe in the power of words and to hear a master at work, someone who makes it all sound so easy and effortless, was incredibly inspiring. If you're thinking, "I'm not a creative person, there's no way I can do this," stick with me. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at her process.

In this episode we cover:
- Alexandra's story and why she started her own business
- Tips on how to brainstorm that you wouldn't think about like the type of environment to get creative juices flowing, how to work with a brief, etc.
- Whether it's OK to rebrand in the
- How NOT to name a brand and why
- Selecting a domain name and having that step be last on your list
- Inspiring examples from successful companies
- She also covers the treasure trove of free resources living on her website in case you want to spark your imagination

Listen in to learn, get inspired and have some fun!

LINKS:
Free SMILE & SCRATCH Name Evaluation Test
Free Brand Names Mini Masterclass
How To Create Super Sticky Brand Names Online Course
Hello, My Name Is Awesome Book

Get in Touch:

alexandra@eatmywords.com
http://www.eatmywords.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrawatkins

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

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Today I’m chatting with Founder of The Ingredientist, Holly Moore, the powerhouse behind product development for some of your favorite cosmetic products on the market today. 

In this episode we’ll cover:

• Holly’s journey to becoming a sought after product developer in the cosmetics world
• A peek behind-the-scenes of what it’s like for brands that are creating the products we add to cart
• Sustainability, what it means, how brands contend with current challenges
• Marketing claims: Holly is super transparent about what’s involved in those claims, how she guides brands (and their marketing teams) when creating the promises we as consumers, see on product pages
• What she sees as the future of cosmetics from biotech to synthetic biology and then some

You can learn more about Holly here: https://www.theingredientist.com/

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Check out my baby: TheStyleShaker.com
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Today we're speaking with the wonderful Kathy Tagenel, President of Go-Givers International, all about a tool called the Kolbe A Index. My initial discussions with Kathy were eye-opening to say the least. I've taken 'em all, Meyers Briggs, and other EQ/IQ tests as a new student x4 growing up. This Index was probably the most impactful of all, I only wish I had access to it when I was in middle school!

In this episode we cover:
- How to unlock your innate abilities and harness the Kolbe Index information to help make your life more fulfilling
- What an innate ability is. Hint: you were born with these.
- How EQ and IQ testing is different from taking a look at the "conative" approach
- A quick 101 on the Kolbe A Index and my experience with it
- How your innate abilities can support others and vice versa. Loved this- "how we initiate action determines how we naturally communicate"
- So much more!

LINKS:
Receive 30% off Kathy's services here: https://thegogiver.com/wholepicture/
Learn more about Kathy here: https://thegogiver.com/kolbe/

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Check out my baby: TheStyleShaker.com
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We're back with episode 3 of the Lost & Found series where I chat with Reneé, Founder of Megaphone Functional Nutrition, about my health and wellness journey.

Last time we touched on hormones. Today we're doing a deeper dive into that and also the HTMA (hair, tissue and mineral analysis) results.

We'll cover:
- how natural light and vitamin D can drastically help with hormone levels
- how hormone levels can affect your allergy symptoms
- a live review of the HTMA results which brings me to...
- copper toxicity: what it means, how it affects the body and hormone levels
- how the body uses minerals, the part they play in energy levels, etc.
- the crucial role of the liver
- a quick view of heavy metals which, gasp, showed up in my results!
- and more...

LINKS:

• Lost & Found ep. 1
• Lost & Found ep. 2
• Get $250 OFF at Megaphone Functional Health by telling them Britt Witkin sent you!

DISCLAIMER: this is NOT medical advice. Reneé is not a doctor and cannot prescribe medical treatment. The results and treatments discussed in this episode are based on personalized tests. We do not recommend you follow this same routine. Please consult a medical expert before taking or trying any of the treatments or supplements discussed in this episode.

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Check out my baby: TheStyleShaker.com
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Welcome back for episode 2 of my wellness series Lost & Found, that I kicked off a few weeks back with the wonderful Reneé Bergmen, founder of Megaphone Functional Health.

For the past 6 years my tagline has been 'I try it out for you so you know what to buy and what NOT to buy.' I've tested thousands of dollars worth of clean beauty, skincare and haircare products. With this series I'm taking an inside-out approach to living a beautiful life. I'm testing and reviewing a functional nutritional program...

In a nutshell: for the next 12 months, I'll be working with Reneé, a Functional Diagnostic Health Practitioner. to heal my gut, balance my hormones, all the things we hear about in click-bait headlines on social media. But the differences here are:
- the approach is diagnostic
- I'm taking you along for the ride and
- sharing my honest experience (along with test results) so you know whether investing in something like this could support your journey.

As always, I'm keeping it 100% real (hence the repeated mention of the word 'poop' in this episode- spoiler alert lol) and authentic.

In this second episode we're reviewing my gut test results live. We cover a ton of ground:
- Reneé interprets my test results and it (clap) is (clap) fascinating (clap)
- why everything really does start with the gut in terms of treatment
- flora, different types and what they do
- the danger behind elimination diets
- a key sign that you're not digesting fat
- why taking a supplement won't always help the root cause of an issue
- what 'seeding' with probiotics means
- the one thing more important than any supplement you could take over the counter

I hope you find this as interesting as I did. Next up: hormone and HTMA testing results.

DISCLAIMER: this is NOT medical advice. Reneé is not a doctor and cannot prescribe medical treatment. The results and treatments discussed in this episode are based on personalized tests. We do not recommend you follow this same routine. Please consult a medical expert before taking or trying any of the treatments or supplements discussed in this episode.

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

Cleaning up your routine? Check out my baby: TheStyleShaker.com
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Today I’m speaking with Lin Chen, CEO & founder of a brand called Pink Moon.

In this episode we’ll cover:

• Lin’s story that led her to creating Pink Moon
• Why you’ll see the word ‘selfcare’ more than you will the word 'skincare' on her website and product pages
• The Pink Moon approach: think a holistic take that incorporates TCM, Reiki, astrology and more
• We’ll dive into ingredients and why one may be better for you than another depending on the mood your skin is in
• Lin’s everyday selfcare routine + the products she uses & more!

Listener’s can also receive 15% off at PinkMoon.com using code: BRITT15.

Links:
Pink Moon’s Website
Pink Moon on Instagram
Book, Peace is Every Step
Book, Sweet Success
Book, Crazy Rich Asians

Thank you for spending time with me! Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Thanks for your support. I'll be back soon with some more inspiring conversations with inspiring humans...

-Britt

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Today I got to chat with the Tina Uzzardi, the founder of a spa called cheeks + co out in Pasadena, CA. I was introduced to Tina through the launch of her new product TidalShift initial to provide a review for the product. But after digging around a bit to learn more about this woman, I realized I wanted to know more of her story, the story behind the brand, and honestly pick her brain about skincare routines since she is absolutely an expert in the area.

We cover everything from
- her super intentional vision behind the environment she has created at cheeks + co
- recommendations on how to start a skincare routine plus some of her favorite resources that help make things less overwhelming
- we dive into her new product TidalShift which is really different form other serums I’ve tried in the space (which is saying something, because I’ve tried way more than any human probably should)
- and more!

Thank you Tina for coming onto the podcast! I feel like whenever I speak with you, I’ve known you for years and yet we only just met.

The conversation was so fun for me and hopefully for you all listening as well. I also hope you found some of Tina’s tips helpful.

Cheeks + Co site- https://cheeks.co/

Chemist Confessions site- https://chemistconfessions.com/

Chemist Confessions book, Skincare Decoded- https://amzn.to/3T25QB4

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Today I’m speaking with Sue Baechler, Founder of Originaliti, where she invents custom games that help people play their way into better relationships and results by solving their own challenges. We kick the conversation off with a question which is, “how can work and play go together?” Is it possible? Sue has a 30-year track record to prove it’s not only possible to inject a little play into work-life, but it has some pretty significant benefits.

In this episode we’ll cover:

• Game science: what it is, how it’s used, I had no clue it even existed and ever since this conversation, could not stop talking about it with friends
• How Sue convinced major names in business to add games into their agendas and also how she decided which companies to choose - not all of them made her wishlist
• How having fun within a group of your peers doesn’t take away the seriousness of the work being done, or as Sue says, “the work is the play.”
• The one phrase that can switch your perspective when you’re trying to find your flow and fun in everyday events or tasks
• How leaders (in the office, home, you name it) can watch their teams come alive by choosing to empower vs choosing to enforce
• I’m also pretty sure I said the word engagement 50 times, you’ll hear why

LINKS:
Originality- https://www.originaliti.com/

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Today I'm kicking off the news series with a very open and vulnerable moment that dives (uncomfortably) deep into my own wellness journey.

My hope and intention with this mini-series is to help others going through something similar to feel empowered (not overwhelmed or misled) enough to be able to better care for themselves. 

I've signed up for Renee's 12-month program and now you can come along for the ride. Will this program be a success? I have zero clue, but we're about to find out...

In this episode we’ll cover:

• How I got here
• What functional medicine means
• Why guessing and googling aren't "it"
• Renee's approach to things (spoiler: measure, measure, measure)
• How I realized I needed to ask for help
• And more...

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-Britt

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Today I was able to speak with Monica Schmiede, co-founder of Athelo Health, the first biometric-anchored virtual coach for women with breast and gynecologic cancers.

I connected with Monica thanks to a mutual friend. As soon as I did a little digging on her background (it’s impressive to say the least) and what Athelo Health is all about, I needed to have her on the show.

The digital health field is one that I am just starting to understand. It’s not only Fitbits and checking steps on an Apple Watch. I know a bit about how biometric information can support the overall health of an individual, and as Monica points out, make it easier to communicate more efficiently with our physicians. Let me tell you, in the hour I had with Monica, I realized I have only scratched the surface of what’s possible. Sometimes it takes someone who has been in all of the different rooms and see other perspectives, those of the doctor, the patients who don’t have equitable access, the clinical trials and more, to really connect the dots and unlock a potential I would have never seen coming.

Here’s what we talk about:

• The 3 pillars Athelo health is built upon, starting with how harnessing biometric data provides awareness and a starting point for those patients who are diagnosed, or starting their remission journey
• What brought her and her co-founder together
• The origin story of Athelo Health and how it has grown
• She sneaks in so many little nuggets and facts or stats that will knock you off your feet, to her it’s everyday info, to me it was wow moment after wow moment
• The list goes on…

A bit more about Monica:
Monica Schmiede the the co-founder and Head of Commercial Strategy at Athelo Health, a health technology company focused on empowering women with breast and gynecologic cancers. Previously, she led business development and strategic partnerships for Clinipace, a mid-sized Contract Research Organization specializing in oncology clinical research where she grew revenue by 30%. She started her career in healthcare at Informa Pharma Intelligence where she built market intelligence portfolios for both innovative biotechnology companies and global pharmaceutical companies. She holds an MBA from the London School of Economics and currently resides in Marin, California. In addition, she enjoys spending her free time in nature and is an avid freediver.

Thank you Monica for coming on and sharing your knowledge today!

I’m so grateful to have had time to pick your brain and I cannot wait to see how Athelo Health continue to grow and evolve.

LINKS:
Athelo Health- https://athelohealth.com/
Outside the Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer by Dr. Mark Stengler & Dr. Paul Anderson- https://amzn.to/3MO3CnT
In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life- https://amzn.to/3MOshIY

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My guest on today’s episode is Norm Ralph, co-founder and COO at Thoughtium, a management consulting firm.

Over a year ago, I reached out to Norm and we’ve developed a collaborative friendship that I value more and more with every single jam session we have.

I wanted to share all of the lessons I've learned from Norm (as well as his story) with others who want to be inspired by someone out there that’s successful in his own right and still manages to live intentionally, from his heart.

In today’s episode, Norm and I dive into:

• How to manage inflection points in our business and lives
• The journey that got him to where he is now and what’s next
• The power of connection
• What meaningful work means to him
• And so much more...

Links:
Thoughtium
Learn a little more bit more about Norm here

Thanks to Norm for coming on the podcast. It was such a pleasure to have you over here and share your energy with my community.

-Brittany

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Today I’m speaking with Kinga Kremer, founder of KingaKremer.com, and an incredibly cool human I saw one day on YouTube speaking about manifestation. I received that intuitive nudge to reach out almost immediately so I went with it and I’m so glad I did.

Kinga took a challenging situation which you’ll hear about and created a business out of it by sharing content and offering custom guided meditations to people all over the world with the intention of helping everyone reach their goals and manifest their dreams.

I believe in numbers and measuring. I nerd out about it all the time actually. But there’s a part of me that always sees magic in the mundane. That’s why I was so excited to have Kinga on today. You’ll hear her enthusiasm and vulnerability right away I’m sure. She gave generously for this episode and to say I’m grateful for such a gift would be an understatement.

Speaking of the gifts she gave, here are some topics we’ll cover:

• Her journey to creating custom meditations, and yes, we have a Joe Dispenza moment
• The exact moment she realized that her life needed to change, and what she did next
• Her personal take on a buzzy term: manifestation
• How she now serves others and the unexpected path her business has taken
• And so much more!

Links:
Kinga's website: https://kingakremer.com/
The Infinite Abundance Meditation: https://etsy.me/3WcEgSN
The NEW Abundance Package 2023: https://ko-fi.com/s/81bb6fcdec
Kinga's Sleep Meditation: https://youtu.be/TojxUac6_SM
Free 5 mins exercise to tune into ABUNDANCE: https://youtu.be/mXVv3ibSgXI

Thank you to Kinga for coming on a sharing your energy with myself and this community. I’m so glad I reached out last year and I’m excited to see how your journey continues to evolve.

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Today we’re talking all things tarot and astrology with Danielle Wallis who I was lucky enough to meet in a corporate setting, go figure. We’re both on a creative team, but Danielle is next level when it comes to the word ‘creative.’

In her own words: "Danielle is a cosmic visionary, stylist, and art director currently residing in Brooklyn. She thrives on bringing the intangible to life; whether it be concept development or creating powerful visuals for the world to enjoy.

She also happens to be a ray of sunshine which you’ll hear throughout our conversation. Danielle also happens to have extensive knowledge with it comes to things like astrology, tarot, and so much more:

In today’s episode, Danielle and I talk about

• what a reading with tarot card can actually tell you
• I happen to love using all the tools we have at our disposal and am always open to the unseen, plus full moon vibes for me are a real thing.
• She did a little session with me prior to recording that we’ll dive into as well
• We cover her daily routine, how someone who is a true artist manages to thrive in a corporate environment
• The resources that inspire her

LINKS:

• Mystic Mondays tarot deck
• Sarah Potter, tarot reader and astrologer
• Chani Nicolas, astrologer with a great app and book!
• Jessica Lanyadoo, astrologer with a book and podcast!
• Nightlight astrology, super educational content on youtube
• Katzi Roman, fellow reader who inspires my storytelling!

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Today I’m speaking with Tiffani Michaels, founder of My Well Kept Nest and new friend to moi. 

In this episode we talk about how her journey, where her now successful business started (spoiler alert: in her neighbor's homes), she serves up expert tips that had me going, "GENIUS," Tiffani shares some of her favorite client experiences and also helped me reframe how I approach organizing small spaces in my home. I've always been relatively organized, but I've never approached a simple coffee station setup by first asking, "how do I want my morning to look?"

It was such a pleasure to have her on the season finale!

You can learn more about Tiffani and what she does here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mywellkeptnest/
Email: tiffani@mywellkeptnest.com

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See you next season,
Britt

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Today I’m speaking with the one and only Natalie Brova. To say she’s my best friend doesn’t quite cut it. At this stage of the game, she's family.

What stands out most to me about Natalie is her strength. She could have allowed what made her as strong as she is today to harden her. Instead, she developed a sense of empathy, kindness and fairness that (I believe, having worked with her in my career) helped her become incredibly successful at work.

This success eventually ended up taking a toll though, and that's what we cover today as she opens up about her journey. We also talk about how odd it is to be working in a corporate capacity and have certain things like mental health leave become incredibly common, to the point where no one really thinks twice about statements like, "Oh yep, she took leave, burnout and a breakdown."

In an effort to not have this become part of our common corporate vernacular, and in our own small way, we wanted to normalize these types of conversations. It's a tricky subject and we're (obviously) not medical experts, but my hope is that, if someone out there feels alone, they realize they are not.

RESOURCES:

The NAMI HelpLine is here for you. HelpLine volunteers are working to answer questions, offer support and provide practical next steps. The resources on this page provide information to address many needs and concerns.

The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET.
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email us at helpline@nami.org

If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

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-Britt

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Does biotin actually work and help hair grow? That’s the question I’m asking my friend, NTP and founder of JoelBrownWellness.com today. Joel is gracing this podcast with his presence and knowledge again! I love whenever I get a chance to look at beauty and wellness from the inside-out, so that's what is happening in today's episode.

I’ve always wondered about biotin to be honest. I’ve taken it myself, in grandiose doses at times which I don’t recommend, and yet I never see the mind-blowing results that others speak of in their social feeds.

So does it help support hair growth on its own? In this conversation, Joel brings things back to reality through his holistic lens. He explains why biotin isn’t a silver bullet and what we can do about it. I challenged him a bit as well, and bring up how complicated and confusing this ‘wellness’ world can seem at times. You’ll hear his response to that and so much more in this episode…

Before I dive in I wanted to let you know that you can get 10% off his 1:1 Nutritional Intensive Session using code BRITT10. This session is a one-off diet & lifestyle assessment, including a 3-day food & mood journal, in-depth nutritional questionnaire, a 90-minute interview call with diet, supplement & lifestyle protocols.

If you want to learn more, he also has a freebie: 15-minute discovery chat. Links to everything are in show notes. For now, here’s Joel!

Links:
✨Free discovery call: get started.

✨Website: https://www.joelbrownwellness.com/

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-Britt

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Today I’m speaking with Sara Tallent, one of my best friends since high school and also an accomplished woman in her own right. Mother of two incredible girls, business owner, photographer and now back in school studying to be a speech pathologist. You know, just a few things.

I wanted to have Sara on because a. I love speaking with her, but also I’ve been seeing so much buzz around CGMs or continuous glucose monitors in the wellness community. Sara is a Type 1 diabetic so for her, it’s less of a hack and more of a life-saving device. I wanted to get her take on this trend since not only does she have first-hand experience with it, but she’s incredibly knowledgable on the topic.

I thought it would be a good thing for this community to hear some real-talk from someone who lives with diabetes and isn’t trying to sell something. It may be controversial at some points, but what I continue to adore about Sara is her ability to distill the noise into something that is relatable, realistic and simply just makes sense.

Links:
✨ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-tallent-133b84b6/
✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saratallent/

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If you have any questions for Sara, you can send ‘em over to me and I’ll forward along! Brittany….

See you next time!
-Britt

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Today I’m speaking with Jen Broyles, Holistic Health Coach,  Neurosomatic Breath Therapist and Breathwork Guide. Now that I’ve mentioned more about her practice, it should be no surprise that the topic we’re covering today is…breathwork and more so, why does breathwork, well, work?

 Jen not only shares what led her to breathwork and a deep dive into all of the benefits simply breathing can have, but also shares an exclusive exercise at the end of the episode so you can experience it for yourself!

Links:
  ✨Website-www.jenbroyles.com  ✨Instagram- @jenbroyleshealthcoach✨Freeguided breathwork meditation: https://www.jenbroyles.com/breathwork/

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See you next time!
 -Britt

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Today I’m speaking with Christina Vargas, board-certified Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Ayurvedic Herbalist, Yoga Therapist, mother of two and founder of SimpleVeda.com.

She has over 6,000 hours of study and probably more of application under her belt so I couldn’t wait to dive into the topic that I’ve been low-key obsessed with since I read the book Absolute Beauty a couple years ago…

In this episode we cover:

• How Christina found Ayurveda (and, bonus, her now husband)
• What Ayurveda is: a complicated question that she gave such an easy-to-understand answer to
• We'll learn about what doshas are and why most of us fall into more than one
• And of course we dive into how Ayurveda can support not only your everyday life, but your skincare routine as well
• Bonus: she shares a few oil recommendations and simple recipes as well!

And more!

Links:
✨ Simple Veda: https://simpleveda.com/about/
✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simpleveda_ayurveda/
✨ Christina’s Recipes: https://simpleveda.com/recipes/

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See you next time!
-Britt

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Today I’m speaking with Stacy Olsen, founder of Ludivinelife.com, certified Life Coach, Yoga Instructor, Reiki healer and good friend to moi.

In this episode we cover:

• How we met: a true ‘meet-cute’ yogi story imo
• Stacy’s story: how she went from corporate to living her dream, the non-highlight reel version
• Her golden rule for intention setting that has helped her clients get from point A to B, think: easy button
• The second most important question she asks all of her clients
• Why she never complains (and I can attest to this, the woman never utters complaints to me and I’ve known her for decades)
• The importance of the words we put out there
• Speaking of words, we dive into a couple of quotes that resonated with me big time
• Schitt’s Creek because we’re obsessed…

And more!

Thank you to Stacy for coming onto the show!

Thank you for listening. If you fond this inspiring, let me know why and take a second to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Links:
✨ Ludivine Life: https://www.ludivinelife.com/
✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ludivinelife/
✨ The Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/3veBcK3

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Today I’m speaking with Jeana Anderson Cohen, founder and CEO of asweatlife.com, a premiere wellness media destination that creates content and community to help women live better lives and achieve their goals.

Jeana was so generous and open with her story which I absolutely loved. She’s one of those humans that you speak to for 45 minutes and feel like you’ve known them forever. Maybe it’s just me, but I doubt it.

In this episode we cover:

• How a search for joy after years in a corporate role led her to fitness
• Her journey from blogging to building a strong community of aSweatLife ambassadors across 33 cities in the US
• The non-highlight reel version of what it’s like to grow a small business
• Community is a huge thread woven throughout this episode and it leads right into the topic of making new friends as an adult
• Jeana also breaks it down (I wish I had her back when I started moving from school to school back in the day) into a 5-step process you can start using today

And more!

Thank you to Jeana for coming onto the podcast and being so open, inspiring and informative.

And thanks to my listeners. If you found this inspiring & informative, let me know by rating and leaving a review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Links:
✨ aSweatLife: https://asweatlife.com/about/

✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asweatlife/

✨ The ambassador program: https://asweatlife.com/asweatlife-ambassador-waitlist/
(opens September 1, 2022)

✨The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin: https://amzn.to/3vG19Te

✨ The Power of Ritual by Casper ter Kuile: https://amzn.to/3d4osQ1

✨ The TV show, The Office LOL, y’all know where to find that

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Today I’m speaking with my good friend Britt Dionne about a super simple, very FREE and easily accessible exercise we both learned in therapy that has been a game changer in both of our lives. It’s called, the Compass exercise.

Britt has spent most of her work life as writer and communications professional. And nearly all of her personal life as a seeker who’s insatiably curious about metaphysics, self development, and psychology. She’s writing a book that she hopes will someday help out folks like her younger self, just starting their journey.

In this episode we cover:

• How we met, it has to be one of my favorite stories
• What the compass exercise actually is & examples of how we’ve both applied it to our everyday lives
• Normalizing therapy and the importance of mental health
• How looking at what we wanted to ‘feel’ not just what we wanted to have, was a game changer
• How everything leads back to trusting yourself
• Setting boundaries and how removing emotional charge can help

And more!

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The compass exercise template is right here:

Key points to keep in mind-

• these are things you will want to give to yourself first if possible
• we attract who we are
• the compass list isn’t set-in-stone, but always growing along with you
• the list will help you set clear boundaries so you can trust that you won’t compromise what is important to you for a person, job, etc. that isn’t the right fit

THE BIG QUESTION: How do I want to feel with my partner/friend/team in a relationship/job/home…

1. Emotionally (list as many as you can come up with)
2. Physically (ex. safe, protected, as in how do you want to feel when you’re in their/the space)
3. Sexually (obviously doesn’t apply to work relationships, etc. Adjust as needed)
4. Financially
5. Spiritually
6. Socially
7. What are your shared values

Go through the items you listed out and edit. This is where things get interesting. If you can dig to the root of what you want to feel, you may see some patterns. It will also help you edit down to a short list of 5-7 words which is the goal.

Next up: dealbreakers. List everything out and edit again to find the top few dealbreakers. This was incredibly helpful for me. When I was in a relationship or situation that had a lot of emotion tied to it, I could look at what I wanted to feel and see clearly whether the person/job/place was aligned with that or not. It wasn’t pointing blame, it was not emotionally charged which I think was a HUGE help.

Revisit as often as needed. Try this for all areas of your life if you find it helpful and keep it moving, dynamic, flexible…it will change with you.

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A HUGE thank you to miss Britt. You are a special human, let alone a good friend. I’m so grateful you came on to share your insights, wisdom, energy and humor.

To my listeners, I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did! Thank you for listening. If you fond this inspiring, take a second to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts, it really helps support the growth of this passion project.

Links:
✨NLP Neuro Linguistic Programming (google it)

✨ book: Non-Violent Communication

✨ book: Attached

✨book: The Body Keeps the Score

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She’s back!! My first episode with Gabby is the most popular of the season for a reason. She’s back and this time around, Gabby, Founder of Gabriela Joice Esthetics, is sharing so much skincare information around hyperpigmentation, specifically on the face.

Highlights:

• The top causes of hyperpigmentation
• How to prevent it from happening in the first place + how to prevent it from getting worse
• Surprising lifestyle factors beyond sun exposure that can worsen hyperpigmentation
• What to look for when considering chemical peels
• Over the counter treatment options that are and are not worth it in her opinion
• The amount of SPF she recommends in any sunscreen you use and why you should always use a sunscreen as opposed to a makeup + spf option
• Plus she shares her top product faves for prevention (sunscreens) and treatment (products with hydroquinone, etc)

Is there anything that made you go, “wow” in this episode? Leave a comment and let me know. I love hearing from you. I hope you found this helpful. If you did, please take a second to rate and review the podcast.

Thank you to Gabby for coming on again and sharing so much good skincare knowledge!

Links:
✨ Gabriela Joice Esthetics: https://glymedplus.com/home/index?store=0020545
✨ DM her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriela_joice_esthetics/

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Today I'm chatting with the amazing, Boris Oak, founder of Evolvh haircare, a pioneer in the clean haircare space and one of my all time favorite lines. Five years ago I tried the Evolvh UltraShine shampoo & conditioner and it's been a favorite ever since, which is saying something since I've tried hundreds of products. To be able to speak 1-on-1 with Boris was so special and honestly, it felt like a masterclass as well so prepare to take notes. My mind was blown...

I also wanted to give a special thank you to Evolvh for supporting this podcast. Whole Picture Podcast listeners can get 20% off everything back on Evolvh.com from 7/10-7/13 using the exclusive code: STYLESHAKER20.

What we cover in this episode:

• How Evolvh started before ‘clean beauty’ was even a thing in 2009
• Scalp health: why it’s so important, what zombie cells are, and why scalp care is actually hair care
• Why your hair is like a root vegetable
• The launch of his new line, Better Roots and what these treatments actually do (it was fascinating)
• 'Re-melanization' of the hair, also fas-cin-a-ting - for those looking for grey coverage, listen up!
• Boris answers the questions you sent in

And so much more!

Don’t forget to take advantage of the exclusive offer today: get 20% off everything back on Evolvh.com from 7/10-7/13 using the exclusive code: STYLESHAKER20

Links:

✨ Evolvh haircare
✨ UltraShine Shampoo & Conditioner Duo
✨ The new Better Roots collection!
✨ Evolvh on Instagram
✨ Boris Oak on LinkedIn

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Neelou Malekpour, founder of Smudged.co and author of The Art of Sacred Smoke joins me today on the podcast.

A little bit about Smudged.co: it's a company dedicated to creating all kinds of goodies that transform one’s energetic frequency and as Neelou puts it, "get rid of bad juju." Think: cleansing bundles, breath-work sessions and so much more. My conversation with Neelou really felt like a gift and I don't say that lightly.

Today we dive into:
- her story/connection to having a sacred practice that started when she was just a child thanks to a close bond with her grandmother
- how things that seem impossible may not be
- how we disregard the intangible, everyday magic that surrounds us
- the importance of being intentional when you wake and before you go to sleep when looking to call energy back into ourselves and stay grounded
- resistance vs depletion and how to navigate that

This is a beautiful episode that I'm so happy to share with you. Her voice is incredibly calming, so for those of us in need of a break after the chaotic week, here's your invitation:

✨ Smudged.co: https://www.smudged.co/
✨ Smudged.co on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smudged.co/
✨ The Art of Sacred Smoke (book): https://amzn.to/3bzsdfK

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Meet Tory Saks, certified Reiki practitioner, Founder of Aqua et Oleum import extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) from Spain. Tory and I hit it off from minute one of meeting as you'll hear...
On this episode we talk all about how Reiki found her, what Reiki is, how small energetic shifts over time can take you to places you didn't ever think you could go, and:

• her experience with Ayurveda
• how she works with energy in and outside of her practice
• She’s also a seeker like me so you’ll hear about all the places her curiosity has taken her

Links & resources mentioned:

✨ Five Minute Journal - https://amzn.to/3O3Imbz
✨ Tory's website - https://www.torysaks.com/
✨ Gratitude! 3 items in the morning, 3 in the evening

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💜 The Whole Picture Project 111 - Summer Reading List

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This is a follow-up to last week's minisode where I introduced my new little passion project, Whole Picture Project 111! #wpproject111

It's simple: one new lifestyle swap, once a day for one week. I did the same when I was cleaning up my makeup and skincare routine, now I'm cleaning up my everyday routine and kicking it off with the Wim Hof Method.

Join me as I dive into:

• A brief, Britt's Notes (like Cliffs Notes, but it's just me) run-down of the Wim Hof Method book: who is Wim, what's the method, I keep it short & sweet
• Real-time updates on how I felt before and after I missed a morning of breathing
• My honest take on the claims this method promises: did I feel any of it?
• And the one unexpected (unexplained) benefit I didn't see coming

Links & resources mentioned:

✨ The Wim Hof Method book

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It's my first minisode! And I'm using it to officially kick off something that has been in the works over here for awhile...

I've spent the past five years cleaning up my beauty, skincare and haircare routine. Now I'm applying a similar approach to my everyday lifestyle routine using small swaps inspired by new (to me) books I'll be reading every week.

It's simple.

I'm using a 111 approach:
1 - swap
1 - once a day
1 - for one week at a time

I'm kicking it off with:
✨ The Wim Hof Method
✨ The Whole Picture Podcast 'Summer Reading List'- https://www.wholepicturepodcast.com/project-111-summer-reading-list

For the first swap:
I'll be swapping out my morning social media 'doom scrolling' with 15-20 minutes of the WHM's breathing technique. I'll also probably incorporate little bits of cold exposure as well since it's a part of the process, but I'm not at ice-bath level yet so I'm going with a few seconds of chilly water at the end of my shower. That'll do.

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If you need to find safer-for-you skincare alternatives to heal naturally or have never really believed something as basic as honey could transform your acne-prone skin, this episode is for you.

Today I’m chatting with Kyra Venable, Founder of Lavender Meadows Co, where she’s on a mission to “help mothers care for their hormonal, stressed, and tired skin using Mother Nature's remedies.”

How to heal acne naturally, it’s one of the top-searched phrases on Google and one of the catalysts that lead to Kyra creating her own line of skincare while she was pregnant. We cover a ton of ground in today’s episode from Kyra’s journey to a deep-dive into ingredients, how to use them, why to use them, and how long it takes to see results.

We also discuss:

• Kyra’s personal experience with acne as a teen, having to use conventional treatments at that time. And then having acne come back into her life during pregnancy when she couldn’t turn to conventional products. So she made her own…
• You have no idea what strawberry extract can do…mind blown
• Why it took 9 months to get her cleanser just right
• A refreshing perspective on exfoliation: “dead skin is there for a reason”
• Her favorite ingredient that she uses all the time and why her skincare focus is on nourishing the skin more than anything else

Links & resources mentioned:

✨ Lavender Meadows Co: https://lavendermeadowsco.com/

✨ Jenna Kutcher's podcast: https://jennakutcherblog.com/goal-digger-podcast/

✨ Amy Porterfield's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/online-marketing-made-easy-with-amy-porterfield/id594703545

✨ Not for Lazy Marketers podcast: https://hirshmarketing.com/podcast/

✨ Aggie Burnett AB Creative: https://abcreativenyc.com/

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Today I'm speaking with Anastasia Bezrukova, founder of Minori Beauty, an inclusive, consciously-created, transparent collection of high-quality beauty essentials. Anastasia reached out to me on Instagram to ask if I’d be interested in trying out her product for my channel and when I took a quick look at her website, I instantly thought, “ok, this is different, I want to know the story behind the brand.”

In today’s episode we cover:

• Anastasia’s journey- what it was like to immigrate to Canada from Kazakhstan as a young girl
• How she became a human personalization engine while trying over 3,000 products in her IPSY days
• How that and an overwhelming shopping experience led to her passion for minimalism and a certification in the KonMari Method
• Her favorites from her collection of Minori Beauty essentials
• What being intentional and mindful means to her

The list goes on! Settle in and enjoy my 1:1 chat with Anastasia.

Links & resources mentioned:

✨ Minori Beauty: https://www.minoribeauty.com/
You can get 20% off using code: STYLESHAKER20 upon checkout

✨ The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle: https://amzn.to/3LmECzS

✨ The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die by John Izzo: https://amzn.to/3LmECzS

✨ Living Beautifully: with Uncertainty and Change by Pema Chödrön: https://amzn.to/3lhAAOh

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I’ve reviewed over 600 beauty and skincare products back on my site. If you follow me on YouTube, you know this already. You also know this is one of the key reasons I started the podcast. I wanted to explore how what goes on under the skin affects what we see on the surface- the mind/body connection.

Today I’m chatting with Emily Alexander, FNTP with a concentration in disordered eating. If you have deal with this in the past, this is a trigger warning as we do dive into what that means for a short segment of the episode.

It goes beyond that though as we cover topics from:

• How Emily found her way into her current role through personal experience
• What it means to restore our relationship with food and our body
• Her BS-free approach on meal replacement shakes and fitness influencers posting about ‘what I eat in a day’
• How to navigate through a noisy wellness space and find what works for us
• How I watch too much Bravo…
• And more!

Links & resources mentioned:

✨ Emily Alexander, M.Ed. FNTP: https://www.emilyalexandernutritionllc.com/

✨ Contact: emilyalexandernutrition@gmail.com

What I'm up to:

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Thank you to Emily for taking the time to she her story and thoughts today- it was such a pleasure. And thank YOU for listening. Don't forget to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

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I met Angela while living in Dallas through her studio at the time, Yogasport. Being a part of that community changed my life in so many truly unexpected ways. I’ve stayed in touch with her over the years- it’s one of those friendships that, even if you haven’t spoken for a long time, as soon as you get to taking it’s like no time has passed.

Topics include:

• How Angela took the leap from her 9-5 job to opening her own yoga studio when she was only 26 years old
• Navigating when to push in life, and when to let go a bit
• How a social media cleanse has helped her mental health
• Moving her business online before so many did due to the pandemic, and how at first, what seemed like a setback became a major success
• The importance of slowing down and pressing 'pause' for a short amount of time so she can be there for her family

Links & resources mentioned:

✨ Angela Wagner: Life Coach, Yoga Teacher https://angelawagner.com/
✨ Angela on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/theangelawagner/

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In today’s episode I’m speaking with Renee Bergmen, founder of Megaphone Functional Health where she helps clients listen to their bodies through a holistic approach that focuses on testing (actually measuring instead of playing the guessing game), support in evaluating what those numbers mean (which let me tell ya, they can be confusing, this is where her background in biology + diagnostics comes into play), and also looks deeper, she said it better than I could , “our hearts, our emotions, and our spirituality all play a key role in making us whole humans.”

What we cover:

• How diagnostics make a huge difference and her, “testing, not guessing” approach
• The difference between seeking help with diagnosis vs prevention
• Measuring hormones and not just levels: meet, the Dutch test
• The importance of loving our livers
• Supplements: do they help? Should we DIY our routine?

Links & resources mentioned:

✨ Megaphone Functional Health: https://www.megaphonefunctionalhealth.com/

✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megaphonefunctionalhealth/

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It was SO much fun speaking with Leah Neatherthal, Founder of Smart Gets Paid, friend of mine since our high school days, mama of (almost) two, wife of the brilliant Emily, need I continue? If it's not completely obvious at this point, I'm a huge fan of Leah. Her story also happens to be mind-blowing. She has been through the "ringer" as she puts it, and has not only managed to come out swinging on the other side, she's helping other women out there create their own paths to success too.

Topics:

• We talk about how we met, how we just happened to be living in the same city during one of the biggest inflection points in both of our lives, and Leah’s story is woven into all of it.
• How she turned massive life challenges into successes: breaking off a wedding, a stroke, extreme burnout
• And how she got back to what was important by asking about the why behind her actions- whose playbook was she playing from and was it hers or someone else’s?
• The power of journaling makes yet another cameo on this podcast. I'm seeing a pattern...

Links & resources mentioned:
✨ Smart Gets Paid podcast: https://www.smartgetspaid.com/podcast/
✨ Leah Neaderthal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahtn/
✨ SmartGetsPaid.com: https://www.smartgetspaid.com/

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Today I had the pleasure of chatting with my friend of the past five years, Joel Brown of JoelBrownWellness.com. I know Joel’s story which is precisely why I wanted to invite him onto the podcast. We cover that and so much more:

Topics include:

• The difference between focusing on what you eat vs how you eat
• What is a food/mood journal and does it actually do anything?
• The one question we can ask ourselves daily to check-in and course correct if we need to
• We also question the normalization of the word ‘hangry’ and mention the word ‘burrito’ way too many times (unless you love burritos which, hello, hi, same)
• How many times should we chew? I was in shock about this one

Links & resources mentioned:
✨ Founder, JoelBrownWellness.com - https://www.joelbrownwellness.com/
✨ Instagram: @fitfamilytable - https://www.instagram.com/fitfamilytable/

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Today I'm chatting with Paola Campos, founder of SHB Cosmeceuticals, advocate of the 'self-love movement,' and all-around inspiring human. Paola has a scientific background as a licensed esthetician in CA, she knows her formulas (and explains what a 'cosmeceutical' actually is), but she's also equally passionate about connecting the products we put on our skin to something deeper.

Topics:

• What is a cosmeceutical? Why is it pricier and what does that mean about the budget-friendly serums you have sitting on your shelf?
• The importance of ritual in everyday tasks
• What an energetic skincare ritual means and how easy it is to create one of your own in less than a few minutes
• How she came up with the name of her products and leverages labels to be like positive sticky notes
• The importance of taking a breath and being present

Links & resources mentioned:
✨ Paola's brand: https://www.skinhealthbasics.com/shop
✨ Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shbcosmeceuticals/

See what I'm up to:

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💜 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestyleshaker/
💜 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrittWitkin

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Today I'm speaking with the Lisa Gornall- Spiritual Medium, Reiki Master, Mindset & Energy Coach. If you've found letting go or setting boundaries tricky, this one is for you. It's all about energy and Lisa serves up some solid ah-ha moments that I know will resonate with some of you. Be sure to hang out until the end as she walks me (and you) through a quick, yet powerful, white light exercise. It felt like I took a power nap!

✨ Links & resources mentioned:

• Meet Lisa: https://www.lisagornall.com/

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Today I'm speaking with the wonderful Cynthia Bestemen, Founder of Violets Are Blue, about her journey from broadway to real estate to breast cancer and the launch of a brand.
We cover the highs, the lows, and the unexpected twists and turns she took along the way. 

We also dive into her approach to skincare and how creating her formulas not only helped her heal, but became a source of healing for others going through similar health battles (and beyond)!

To say I was inspired by her story would be an understatement...

✨ Links & resources mentioned:

• Violets are Blue, Beloved Line: https://violetsareblueskincare.com/collections/beloved-line
• Violets are Blue, Signature Line: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1g6y3/
• Violets are Blue Instagram: instagram.com/violetsarebluebeauty/
• Warrior Revolution (coming back soon I hope)

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Aggie Burnett, founder of AB Creative. Aggie made her way from fashion closet at Glamour to med school to launching a very successful fragrance line, to starting her own brand strategy and pr business, AB creative where she helps beauty and wellness brands stand out. What a journey and you’ll hear all about it.

✨ LINKS✨:

Check out Aggie at AB Creative here: https://abcreativenyc.com/

Exclusive 10-page 'starter' guide: https://ab-creative.ck.page/b9218f0c0f

Instagram: @aggieburnett

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Britt’s Picks (my favorite products): https://www.thestyleshaker.com/favorites

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Susannah Dellinger, founder of Bright Beauty Collective, was SUCH a joy to have on and I think you can tell why. This human ray of sunshine has been through a lot, from rising to the top of the conventional beauty industry to her personal search for something 'better' that would heal her burnt-out body and engage her curious mind, to successfully launching a retail and branding agency that is changing the world, one amazing founder at a time. Enjoy!

Don't forget to rate and review wherever you're listening to this podcast. Thank you!!

✨ Links:
Bright Beauty Collective: https://brightbeautycollective.com/
Contact Susannah: Susannah@BrightBeautyCollective.com
DM her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightbeautycollective/

✨ Resource recommendations:
Podcast- How We Built This
All things Gary Vaynerchuk
Danielle LaPorte- Firestarter Sessions
Jamie Kern Lima- Believe It
Leonard Lauder- The Company I Keep
Maria Hatzistefanis- How to Be an Overnight Success

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Today's conversation with Gabby Beightol covers it all, including a bunch of questions you sent in via Instagram. Gabby is one of the most grounded skincare experts I've spoken with and I am 100% a fan of her less-is-more approach. 

Don't forget to rate and review wherever you're listening to this podcast. Thank you!!

 ✨ Links:
Gabriela Joice Esthetics: https://glymedplus.com/home/index?store=0020545
DM her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriela_joice_esthetics/

✨ Resource & product recommendations:
Dr. Dray- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnxmUrGMtpQT844Yd_l7Zyg
Danielle Gray- https://www.thestyleandbeautydoctor.com/
Aquaphor Lip Repair SPF 30- https://myshlf.us/p-347823
SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic- https://myshlf.us/p-347826

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Welcome to the Whole Picture Podcast! I'm Britt, founder of TheStyleShaker.com, a guide to cleaner, greener beauty, and I've been wanting to dive deeper, below the surface of the skin, into the stories behind the brand and deeper into the mind-body connection for years...

The Whole Picture podcast is where I get to do that. Come along for the ride if you're interested in getting inspired, learning something new, and listening to me make dad jokes as I figure out this incredible new pod-world.

Don't forget to rate and review wherever you're listening to this podcast. Thank you!!

If you're interested in being a guest, you can reach out to me here!

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