Awaken Beauty Podcast

Are you a highly driven person, always wanting to learn more, experience more and have more? I know I am.  Hence, why, I’m a crazy creative and passionate entrepreneur.  You dont have to be an entrepreneur to have these instincts.  Its a part of our nature and its how our brain works.   I want to point out a tricky slipper slope, especially when trying to find any ounce of peace and joy as we venture through COVID - or any eye of the storm in your life right now.  Let’s chat about FEELING THE FEELS.Think about your helpful or none helpful thoughts as seeds that are unintentionally or unintentionally sown, nourished and sustained.   Unfortunately, due to overstimulation and short attention spans in todays swirling world - our thoughts are interpreted from the sensation of our feelings and we are unable to GROUND DOWN in our true nature and strong roots - and we live our lives totally letting our seeds (thoughts and feelings)  to be randomly blown around in the wind.Hello anxiety. Right? There is an initial sti

DID YOU KNOW that up to 50-70 percent with ADHD experience sleep problems, ranging from insomnia to secondary sleep conditions.In today’s short episode I'll be digging into the science of ADHD and Sleep. To keep this simple for practical use....there's a fairly simple screening question to ask yourself. Do you have trouble getting to sleep, or getting to bed?Many of us have a "just one more thing" syndrome by getting into the next thing and turns into time blindness and two hours later you've gotten lost in a youtube video, impulsively cleaning or scrolling social media.Nature vs Nurture with Sleep and ADHDSleep disorders are a brightline factor in the quality of life within the NEURODIVERSE mind and the spectrum thereof. Today I'll be focusing on ADHD and sleep and how to nurture our nature with holistic support and “in the know” chronotype knowledge to facilitate your inner compass so you can tune into your specific needs.✍

Have you heard the term "lizard brain"? It refers to the part of the brain that's responsible for the "fight, flight, or freeze" response.When I first heard the term "lizard brain" I was a little offended.I pictured a lizard hijacking my thought process and I couldn't bring myself to believe that a little lizard could be the boss of me. I thought, "Maybe that happens to other people but MY fears are legitimate!"Have you ever wanted to start a new job and the thoughts go through your mind…“So-and-so is already really good at this! There’s not room for me in this market.""I just need one more training, then I'll be ready to start.""What if people think I'm a fraud? What if I actually am a fraud?!"What you don’t  realize is that those thoughts are actually the lizard trying to keep us safe. You see, the part of the brain that prompts scary what-if scenarios exists to keep us in our comfort zone and it will do anything it can to keep you there.The lizard who was whispering (and sometimes shouting) those things in

How many of you have heard the saying ‘Your Focus Creates Reality’?Here's the hard knock truth.   Recognize that your identity of who you are (RIGHT NOW, IN YOUR CURRENT REALITY)  is not who you REALLY ARE IF you were living the life of your vision and dreams…. Because until we wake up to a self-aware life, and that the very things we’ve been conditioned to turn to - to break through so we can achieve our dreams and desires - are blocked by our current habits and silent rules that keep you imprisoned from not only building a life you love, but feeling the peace and fulfillment you  have access to NOW, as you journey through life. I know YOU KNOW the mind-chatter well.   “I’ll be happy…. once I lose the weight, once I earn the 6 figures, Or once I find my twin flame, etc”.......So life becomes a constant pursuit of happiness, always hustling and searching for how to  fix yourself. Well, today my new friend Rex Sikes, who is my brother from another mother, is  here to share the like-minded modern-day de-mystify

 Tell me, have you been told your hair loss is "just part of aging"? When women talk about hormonal hair loss, they are generally referring to something called androgenic alopecia; essentially, this is just a fancy way to talk about hair loss caused by high levels of androgens (especially one hormone, a metabolite of testosterone, called dihydrotestosterone or DHT). When women have imbalanced levels of androgenic hormones (like DHT), they can bind to the hormone receptors of our hair follicles and put them in their “rest-phase”.Essentially, hormonal hair loss is the result of our hair follicles being told to stop growing and to go to sleep instead. Many of the salon clients I work with who are approaching or experiencing menopause have shared with me that they feel dismissed by their healthcare providers when despereate and asking for help with their hair loss. One of the most common explanations that they hear is that their hair loss is just a “normal part of aging”. But I think it’s important to question th

Hello lovely. Today, I want to talk about living a life IN BLOOM, by mastering the garden of your mind. Did you know your mind is a literal garden? Let me walk you through the golden gate and show you EXACTLY how:  Point one:  Your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds.”This famous metaphor speaks volumes about the influence our unconscious mind has on creating the results we get in life.So, lets dig in (no pun intended).First.  What’s in a thought?Your subconscious mind consists of many things you may not be aware of or give much thought to day-to-day, such as -beliefs, -habits, -values, -attitudes and ....-behaviours to name a few.Think of the subconscious mind as the soil in which you plant your garden. It offers a foundation for the seeds to grow and take root, providing plants with the resources they need to take life and to thrive. However, the soil does not discriminate; it’s sole purpose is to support the ecosystem and it's immunity – the good, the bad and the ugly.Your co

The human brain has 100 billion neurons, each neuron connected to 10 thousand other neurons. Sitting on your shoulders is the most complicated object in the known universe.So how much do we know on how to manage our brain health?  Today’s episode starts with a story that will help frame today’s mind blowing dialogue with the brilliant Dr Jeffrey Fannin. The Earth pulses at 7.83hz - just like the heart within our body.  This rhythm was determined by Dr.  Schumann and is known as the Schumann resonance.So, how does this affect us? Studies in the 60’s revealed that the world's first underground bunkers shared that young healthy individuals became ill, depressed, stressed due to being deprived of the magnetic pulse of the earth. Polarities, nature, and the quality of our thoughts deeply intertwine with our physical reality, including our health, career, success, relationships,.    In today’s deep dive, Dr Fannin and I will explore how we are the controllers of our reality and how the inner and outer influences co

In order to create a life and business on purpose, integrating and aligning the conscious & subconscious mind is what brings us a regenerative feeling that keeps us fueled with clarity & clairvoyance that creates the energetic resonance.Have you ever heard or made the following statement; “that person steals my energy, it's hard to be around them” or “Our chemistry just doesn’t mix well together”?If we replay these types of statements in our minds, it eventually becomes our truth and relationships and view of the world are tainted and hard to improve.These thoughts lie within your conscious, subconscious, and superconscious field.There two types of energy that play a significant role in our personal effectiveness and quality of structure we build our life, health, relationships, and regenerative businesses on.The two energy types I am referring to are Anabolic and Catabolic.The first is Anabolic energy is constructive, building, healing energy. This type of energy releases anabolic hormones, such as t

Executive Function is a Key Predictor of Life SuccessBut what happens, when you feel scattered, filled with ideas, but unable to find time to get it done? In this podcast, I’ll be sharing a message on neurodiversity when it comes to not just being a women, but being a mid-life woman. First, let me explain what  neurodiversity is:  Well, welcome to my brain - and this episode is meant to shine a light on the superpowers and  neurodiverse strengths. Neurodiversity is the belief that conditions labeled as ADD, Autism, Bipolar, Dyslexia etc are brand evolutions of homosapiens. Rather than a defect of the genome.With this thought, we must consider its values and benefits before considering its obstacles and complications.If you are a woman with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you’ve probably known—all your life—that you’re different. As girls, we learn which behaviors, thinking, learning, and working styles are preferred, which are accepted and tolerated, and which are frowned upon. These preferen

Just for a moment, think back to a memory in your past that was complete embarrassment - your face turns bright red with a sense of shame.I see the connection everyday behind the salon chair. Listening to women’s “beauty narrative,” the stresses in their life - directly connected to flare ups of eczema, acne, and hair loss.I believe in brain based beauty - and that attraction all starts in the mind.Although cause and effect can be challenging to nail down, there is no denying an intimate and intricate brain-skin connection.Today’s episode is a mini-episode on how the mind and skin address how we look, feel, and age.✍

 What comes to your mind when I say “Anti-aging, or Menopause?” Chances are you have a negative bias thought pattern or the thought instantly arrives on how you are fearful of these two milestones in a womens life.  Could the growing epidemic of chronic illnesses such as  autoimmune disease, chron’s disease or anxiety/depression be an expression of cultural patterning? Many women have been socialized to believe that their sensuality is wrong, their emotions are inappropriate, and their physical body is shameful or to be hidden - let alone feeling invisible as they age. What if you were presented the applied science to PROVE that your inner and outer ecosystem of beliefs and biological health are areas you can shift so that you can instantly step into a brighter, beautiful, and richer life - more than you could have ever believed?  Well, you all know I’m here with you to radically shift the conversation of beauty and wellness as we awaken and move and choose a new reality - and that’s what we’re here to explor

Hi lovely, in a world that is shifting and may seem a bit dark, it's the most empowering time of our lifetime.If you follow me here you will see that I'm a huge advocate for beauty from the INSIDE - out and much of this starts within the mind via our beliefs, in conjunction with focusing on the body & spirit which embodies a trifecta of healing when we are aligned in our highest good.Don't get me wrong, good nutrition, supplements, Evoq organic topical beauty products still play a foundational role in our outer essence and cellular health, but so does our mind.But here is where the essence and breakdown all lies.....Our thoughts ----> our perceptions ----> s**t into our actions. What we think, we believe, and what we believe builds a belief system which we operate 95% of our day from.Today I'm going to who how what may seem of the most "unsure" days we've lived- will turn out to be the most profound - if we take captive of our minds.Let's jump in.  It's short and sweet - and full of love and light.Learn m

Do you feel like the minute you wake up, you are overwhelmed with the constant flow of information. You want to start something new, only to find yourself forgetting the information and giving up on yourself? I think you’d agree that everyone loves efficiency.   This is why I’m starting with how we can prime our mind.These skills are a fundamental truth that can be applied in all areas of our life, adn especially before learning something new! When it comes to learning anything - I love to follow the FASTER Method, originally quoted by the famous mind coach, Jim Kwik.So let’s jump right in! ForgetStart by temporarily forgetting everything you already know, or think you do, about what you’ll be learning. Why? Because your brain needs to be cleansed of it’s big old ego that thinks it already knows what it needs to know.The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it’s open.  Lastly the one thing you ESPECIALLY want to Forget about is self limitations – BECAUSE THE TRUTH IS THIS….what we say we can or cannot

If your meditation practice or self hypnosis process continuously feels like a push and pull effort, and you can’t stop thinking, analyzing, and wondering if you’re doing it right, you’re doing the exact opposite of what you’re trying to accomplish. That’s why I want to demystify the process and how truly important wave form energetic practices help support us and relieve our stress. The purpose of meditation and self-hypnosis is to slow down your brain waves and get beyond the thinking, analytical mind. What I want you to understand is that you already know how to do this, because you do it every day. If you can begin your practice with the understanding that all you’re doing is relaxing your body (just like when you’re falling asleep) while keeping your mind conscious and awake—and if you can continuously move deeper into this state of relaxation while focusing on nothing (or not thinking)—you’ve just opened the doorway between the conscious and subconscious mind. Lets Talk about the Ladder of Consciousness

 Self-awareness leads to self-regulation and our optimal health at every level.It's challenging to change without an awareness of the necessity to change. In this case, what you don't know will hurt you.  DepressionDealing with depression is fundamental to living a satisfying life, and that’s reason enough to pursue mindfulness- energetic  and mood-boosting solutions. But a recent study provides even more motivation:Researchers have found that negative thoughts can lead to premature cell death—and that equals aging.How? The lifespan of a cell is dictated in part by a cellular structure called a telomere, which protects genetic data and helps cells divide.Each time a cell divides, however, the telomere shortens; eventually it becomes too short and the cell dies.In an analysis of studies involving more than 7,000 people, researchers discovered that telomeres were significantly shorter in people suffering from depression compared to their happier counterparts.HostilityTaming your response to the person who just

How Natural Skin Actives Compare to "MD Med Spa" SolutionsOver the past two decades, the emergence of medpsas has grown to see the fusion of medical practitioners in a field normally associated with the more holistic field of spa therapies.  The market perception was an upgrade of the spa to include medically based treatments and products containing ‘medical grade’ ingredients.  This model worked well especially with regard to aggressive anti-aging treatments.  These included invasive therapies such as laser, micro-dermabrasion, injections of fillers, and more.When it came to the products used to support these services, medspas depended on pseudo-pharmaceutical sounding brands claiming to offer ‘medical grade’ product ingredients.  Many doctors were encouraged to put their name on the products that led patients to assume that these products were medically formulated.More recently however, the medspa market assumptions are being challenged as follows:Assumption 1:  Medical Grade Ingredients:  These ingredients

What does “increases circulation” really mean regarding the health of the skin? Why is lymphatic flow and circulation such a necessary function for skin wellness? What are we circulating? How do stillness and tension versus massage melting help promote circulation? 

I’m losing my hair, will it grow back? Address the #1 Root NowAs an organic salon owner for 20 years, this is by far the most common question I receive: I’ve lost so much of my hair, will it come back? Its a sensitive question so I want to address it here in detail.Here’s the FACT:  Hair Loss Directly a Reflection of  Inflammation in the body. First, it’s fundamental to understand that hair loss is a symptom of inflammation. There are many unique causes of inflammation (which we will call root causes) that can disrupt our hair growth process.I say “unique” because the root causes of hair loss will vary person to person depending on factors such as your individual health history, nutritional status, chemical exposure, and genetics.Even if someone shares the same diagnosis as you (for example, androgenic alopecia), that does not mean that you share the same root causes. And, its important to note that a diagnosis is not the same thing as a root cause.Another important point I want to stress is just because you

We all live in an ocean of motion, and by that, I mean energetic waves of frequency.  At the densest form, it makes the seat your sitting on, your organs, and the physical screen you tapped onto to lead you to this mind-opening episode you’re listening to today. For over 2 years I have used biofeedback to measure, support, and rebalance the energetic health and consciousness of my client’s lives. When you can physically see the representation of what is invisible to the eye, it brings you into a whole new realm of possibility and scientific reality in a very 5-Dimensional way. Energy, and being able to test energy may be a quantum leap for many, but like anything when we are open to a new idea, let go of limiting thoughts - you enter a literal field of consciousness that will allow more space for healing and opportunity - seen and unseen - all to be manifested.   Today we’re stepping out of the “WOO” and into the powerful force of energy that is validated through THIRD-PARTY TESTING and how you can effortless

(Corneo-what?)  The “First Do No Harm” Approach to Anti-Aging One aspect of Evoq’s skin philosophy stems from the research from Professor Albert Kligman who  is widely regarded as the father of cosmeceuticals, yet he was also well known for his pioneering work on corneotherapy.   Corneotherapy is the care and treatment of the stratum corneum, the skin’s topmost layer and its principal barrier defence.  The stratum corneum is responsible for environmental protection while preventing water loss through the skin.  An event that occurs on its surface can initiate a domino effect that sends ripples throughout the rest of the skin.  It is well-established that the skin contains entire sets of barrier defence systems – all interconnected, co-regulated, and interdependent – like cogwheels in a machine.  If one barrier function is compromised, other systems are also affected.  As such, we treat it with respect by recommending a slower approach to skin correction.  We do not promote aggressive modalities or radical pro