https://simplecast.com The Beauty Construct We’ve all heard the phrase, “there’s more to beauty than meets the eye.” Yet in today’s world, it can be hard to remember that among a standard of unachievable perfection being promoted on TV and social media. The Beauty Construct is a podcast showcasing stories and strategies for finding beauty through wellness, resilience, and empowerment - because true beauty is integrative beauty that comes from caring for our complete selves. Join entertainment reporter and Emmy Award winner Brandi Williams as she unpacks the beauty of being the best version of yourself. Every episode, she’ll be joined by experts in health, wellness, skincare, mindfulness, business, and more as they re-define the construct of beauty to one that is a byproduct of happiness. Presented by Solvasa. 2019 Solvasa en Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:46:03 +0000 Thu, 7 Mar 2024 18:27:51 +0000 https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com The Beauty Construct https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/1c5e459b-5515-4fad-a5a5-b6ceb06ba0da/fac937f9-ab43-49da-8e89-18c9b3568bcb/3000x3000/solvasa-new-coverart.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com episodic We’ve all heard the phrase, “there’s more to beauty than meets the eye.” Yet in today’s world, it can be hard to remember that among a standard of unachievable perfection being promoted on TV and social media. The Beauty Construct is a podcast showcasing stories and strategies for finding beauty through wellness, resilience, and empowerment - because true beauty is integrative beauty that comes from caring for our complete selves. Join entertainment reporter and Emmy Award winner Brandi Williams as she unpacks the beauty of being the best version of yourself. Every episode, she’ll be joined by experts in health, wellness, skincare, mindfulness, business, and more as they re-define the construct of beauty to one that is a byproduct of happiness. Presented by Solvasa. Solvasa no https://feeds.simplecast.com/cuRSd9qa beauty, health, lifestyle, solvasa, wellness Solvasa solvasapodcast@gmail.com 4fd48a98-964f-472f-98d7-aa885b438f55 Beauty and the C: Part 3 Whether you’ve personally experienced breast cancer, been close to somebody who has, or have never considered the possibility that breast cancer may impact your life one day, this three-part series is for you. 

In the third and final interview of the series, female entrepreneurs Lori Bush and Dana Donofree discuss how caregivers can approach their loved one's journey with cancer through thoughtfulness and love.

  • How to be a "cancierge" 
  • What you do and don't want to say to someone with cancer
  • Why you should listen and think critically before offering advice 
  • How to show your love and support in thoughtful ways
  • What would be a meaningful gift to give? 

Learn more at SolvasaBeauty.com  AnaOno.com  

Visit us on Instagram @solvasabeauty @anaonointimates

]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:46:03 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Lori Bush, Dana Donofree, Amy Kathleen Smith) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/beauty-and-the-c-part-3-wpfTLegx Whether you’ve personally experienced breast cancer, been close to somebody who has, or have never considered the possibility that breast cancer may impact your life one day, this three-part series is for you. 

In the third and final interview of the series, female entrepreneurs Lori Bush and Dana Donofree discuss how caregivers can approach their loved one's journey with cancer through thoughtfulness and love.

  • How to be a "cancierge" 
  • What you do and don't want to say to someone with cancer
  • Why you should listen and think critically before offering advice 
  • How to show your love and support in thoughtful ways
  • What would be a meaningful gift to give? 

Learn more at SolvasaBeauty.com  AnaOno.com  

Visit us on Instagram @solvasabeauty @anaonointimates

]]> Beauty and the C: Part 3 Lori Bush, Dana Donofree, Amy Kathleen Smith 00:49:48 Season 3: Episode 4 Beauty and the C - Part 3 Season 3: Episode 4 Beauty and the C - Part 3 tips, diagnosis, hopeful, integrative beauty, cancer, breast, anaono, insightful, helpful, breast cancer, skincare no full 4 c0f71945-edb9-47ae-987e-eace2e22df38 Beauty and the C: Part 2 Whether you’ve personally experienced breast cancer, been close to somebody who has, or have never considered the possibility that breast cancer may impact your life one day, this three-part series is for you. 

In the second interview of the series, female entrepreneurs Lori Bush and Dana Donofree share the inspiration for lifestyle brands based on personal experience and radical empathy.

  • Unanticipated lifestyle disruption and unmet need
  • AnaOno and the fashion industry / New York Fashion Week
  • A world of investors dominated by men
  • Redefining beauty as radiant wellbeing
  • Resilience to inflammatory stress
  • East meets west meets holistic skincare
  • Covid’s analogous impact on lifestyle beauty
  • Self-care = Self-love:  the Collaboration
  • What’s in a name
  • This is NOT NORMAL!

Learn more at SolvasaBeauty.com  AnaOno.com  

Visit us on Instagram @solvasabeauty @anaonointimates

]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:49:11 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Lori Bush, Dana Donofree, Amy Kathleen Smith) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/beauty-and-the-c-part-2-HAjAjBtE Whether you’ve personally experienced breast cancer, been close to somebody who has, or have never considered the possibility that breast cancer may impact your life one day, this three-part series is for you. 

In the second interview of the series, female entrepreneurs Lori Bush and Dana Donofree share the inspiration for lifestyle brands based on personal experience and radical empathy.

  • Unanticipated lifestyle disruption and unmet need
  • AnaOno and the fashion industry / New York Fashion Week
  • A world of investors dominated by men
  • Redefining beauty as radiant wellbeing
  • Resilience to inflammatory stress
  • East meets west meets holistic skincare
  • Covid’s analogous impact on lifestyle beauty
  • Self-care = Self-love:  the Collaboration
  • What’s in a name
  • This is NOT NORMAL!

Learn more at SolvasaBeauty.com  AnaOno.com  

Visit us on Instagram @solvasabeauty @anaonointimates

]]> Beauty and the C: Part 2 Lori Bush, Dana Donofree, Amy Kathleen Smith 00:49:21 Season 3: Episode 3 Beauty and the C - Part 2 Season 3: Episode 3 Beauty and the C - Part 2 diagnosis, hopeful, integrative beauty, cancer, breast, cancer diagnosis, anaono, insightful, helpful, breast cancer, skincare no full 3 72290596-4d22-44bf-81e1-e605f96fecf0 Dampen Down Burnout: Intention Over Expectation with Dr. Kristen Race Think back to December 31, 2021. Did you make new year’s resolutions for 2022? If not, you’re not alone.  Continuous disruption and volatility of everyday life have left so many of us feeling exhausted and burned out.   

Dr. Race is a bestselling author, founder of Mindful Life™, a two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Train Your Brain radio show. A world-renowned expert in the field of mindfulness, Kristen’s programs and services are rooted in neuroscience and designed to build resilience to modern-day stress and create a mindset that helps us live our lives better.

In this episode hosted by Amy Kathleen Smith, Dr. Race unpacks the many ways the COVID-19 pandemic has affected emotional wellbeing and offers solutions for dealing with stress, anxiety and burnout:

  • Neuroscience and brain health – the smart state and the alarm state
  • Importance of / methodology for giving yourself a break
  • Setting intention and setting boundaries
  • How to rebound from burnout
  • Paying attention to your attention
  • Reframing how you view responsibility
  • Incorporating mindfulness into self-care practices

More from Dr. Race;  SolvasaLife.com KristenRace.com

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:05:00 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Amy Kathleen Smith, Dr. Kristen Race) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/dampen-down-burnout-intention-over-expectation-with-dr-kristen-race-jhes2W0f Think back to December 31, 2021. Did you make new year’s resolutions for 2022? If not, you’re not alone.  Continuous disruption and volatility of everyday life have left so many of us feeling exhausted and burned out.   

Dr. Race is a bestselling author, founder of Mindful Life™, a two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Train Your Brain radio show. A world-renowned expert in the field of mindfulness, Kristen’s programs and services are rooted in neuroscience and designed to build resilience to modern-day stress and create a mindset that helps us live our lives better.

In this episode hosted by Amy Kathleen Smith, Dr. Race unpacks the many ways the COVID-19 pandemic has affected emotional wellbeing and offers solutions for dealing with stress, anxiety and burnout:

  • Neuroscience and brain health – the smart state and the alarm state
  • Importance of / methodology for giving yourself a break
  • Setting intention and setting boundaries
  • How to rebound from burnout
  • Paying attention to your attention
  • Reframing how you view responsibility
  • Incorporating mindfulness into self-care practices

More from Dr. Race;  SolvasaLife.com KristenRace.com

]]> Dampen Down Burnout: Intention Over Expectation with Dr. Kristen Race Amy Kathleen Smith, Dr. Kristen Race 00:47:42 Season 3: Episode 1 Dampen Down Burnout: Intention Over Expectation with Dr. Kristen Race Season 3: Episode 1 Dampen Down Burnout: Intention Over Expectation with Dr. Kristen Race solvasa, solvasa beauty, mindful, mindfulness, burnout, integrative beauty, anxiety, hope, solutions, cope, stress, coping, pandemic, skincare no full 1 a4b6bff8-7bd0-422c-9731-f12cc668098a Beauty and the C: Part 1 Whether you’ve personally experienced breast cancer, been close to somebody who has, or are in just plain denial of the possibility that breast cancer may impact your life one day, this three-part series is for you.   

In the first of three installments, female entrepreneurs Lori Bush and Dana Donofree share a bit about their lives before their diagnoses and how breast cancer changed their perspectives on beauty, wellbeing and careers.

  • Perspectives on breast cancer before diagnosis
  • The impact of diagnosis at different ages
  • Beyond the mammogram:  staying tuned in to your body and being proactively involved your health
  • Navigating the health care system: how to advocate for yourself or a loved one
  • Treatment decisions and impact:  chemo, mastectomy and reconstruction
  • Lifestyle impact / reclaiming  your life
  • Emotions evoked by the term “survivor”

Learn more at SolvasaBeauty.com  AnaOno.com  

Visit us on Instagram @solvasabeauty @anaonointimates

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Amy Kathleen Smith, Dana Donofree, Lori Bush) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/beauty-and-the-c-part-1-sVbkDUPk Whether you’ve personally experienced breast cancer, been close to somebody who has, or are in just plain denial of the possibility that breast cancer may impact your life one day, this three-part series is for you.   

In the first of three installments, female entrepreneurs Lori Bush and Dana Donofree share a bit about their lives before their diagnoses and how breast cancer changed their perspectives on beauty, wellbeing and careers.

  • Perspectives on breast cancer before diagnosis
  • The impact of diagnosis at different ages
  • Beyond the mammogram:  staying tuned in to your body and being proactively involved your health
  • Navigating the health care system: how to advocate for yourself or a loved one
  • Treatment decisions and impact:  chemo, mastectomy and reconstruction
  • Lifestyle impact / reclaiming  your life
  • Emotions evoked by the term “survivor”

Learn more at SolvasaBeauty.com  AnaOno.com  

Visit us on Instagram @solvasabeauty @anaonointimates

]]> Beauty and the C: Part 1 Amy Kathleen Smith, Dana Donofree, Lori Bush 00:36:33 Season 3: Episode 2 Beauty and the C - Part 1 Season 3: Episode 2 Beauty and the C - Part 1 solvasa, solvasa beauty, beauty, diagnosis, hopeful, integrative beauty, cancer, cancer diagnosis, anaono, insightful, helpful, breast cancer, skincare no full 2 50c63654-9e81-4be6-ac25-d97e4d385f9a The Invisible Truth With Dr. Yug Varma Your skin microbiome is an ecosystem of bacteria on the skin's surface. It works to guard you against pathogens that could affect your skin and overall health. When your microbiome is balanced, your skin looks good and feels radiant. Listen in as Chris Caires Ph.D. hosts Yug Varma Ph.D. of Phi Therapeutics to discuss the skin microbiome's role in your body's health and wellbeing. They dive deep into the importance of keeping proper diversity between your skin's good and bad bacteria, as well as the responsible use of skincare products. Dr. Yug also talks about his work in managing, controlling, and decreasing acne, detailing how skin microbiome plays a significant part in this endeavor.

]]> Mon, 7 Feb 2022 13:40:00 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/the-invisible-truth-with-dr-yug-varma-rvtLjqos Your skin microbiome is an ecosystem of bacteria on the skin's surface. It works to guard you against pathogens that could affect your skin and overall health. When your microbiome is balanced, your skin looks good and feels radiant. Listen in as Chris Caires Ph.D. hosts Yug Varma Ph.D. of Phi Therapeutics to discuss the skin microbiome's role in your body's health and wellbeing. They dive deep into the importance of keeping proper diversity between your skin's good and bad bacteria, as well as the responsible use of skincare products. Dr. Yug also talks about his work in managing, controlling, and decreasing acne, detailing how skin microbiome plays a significant part in this endeavor.

]]> The Invisible Truth With Dr. Yug Varma Solvasa 00:34:08 eczema, predicting diseases, acne, good bacteria, microbiome diversity, skincare products no full 10 b44491b2-af01-4efd-8f49-eb292b36fd01 Bonus Episode: The Beauty of Mindful Eating Solvasa Beauty Blog

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]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:04:47 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Lori Bush, Amy Kathleen Smith) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/bonus-episode-the-beauty-of-mindful-eating-eTpdRPyZ Solvasa Beauty Blog

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]]> Bonus Episode: The Beauty of Mindful Eating Lori Bush, Amy Kathleen Smith 00:45:34 In this bonus episode of the Beauty Construct podcast, we visit with Lori Bush, co-founder of a new movement in beauty, SOLVASA, where we will talk about a favorite topic typically on everyone’s mind… food. Two of the topics we’ll discuss are mindful eating— what is it and when did this become such a thing? And intermittent fasting, and its link to whole wellness. Through this interview, I’ve learned the foods we choose aren’t only for our general health. We discuss the role they also play in our emotional health, the way our choices can show up on our skin, and how to break food-driven stress cycles that may present in life. In this bonus episode of the Beauty Construct podcast, we visit with Lori Bush, co-founder of a new movement in beauty, SOLVASA, where we will talk about a favorite topic typically on everyone’s mind… food. Two of the topics we’ll discuss are mindful eating— what is it and when did this become such a thing? And intermittent fasting, and its link to whole wellness. Through this interview, I’ve learned the foods we choose aren’t only for our general health. We discuss the role they also play in our emotional health, the way our choices can show up on our skin, and how to break food-driven stress cycles that may present in life. no bonus b2449dca-2515-48ea-b55a-91b4fe912348 Are You Being "Clean-Washed"? With Dr. Christopher Caires Do you ever get skeptical when it comes to what and who to believe in the beauty and skincare world? Have you felt tricked into buying products that don’t do what they promote? You may not realize it, but you may have fallen victim to this when it comes to the clean beauty hype. You see this “clean-washing” when companies say, "We don't use 2,000 ingredients," but they don't name the ingredients they are signaling on. Tune in as Solvasa President, Dr. Christopher Caires, Ph.D., demystifies clean beauty. In this episode, you'll learn how to authentically navigate skincare ingredient lists and separate the facts from the hype.

 

]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/are-you-being-clean-washed-with-dr-christopher-caires-stqeoToy Do you ever get skeptical when it comes to what and who to believe in the beauty and skincare world? Have you felt tricked into buying products that don’t do what they promote? You may not realize it, but you may have fallen victim to this when it comes to the clean beauty hype. You see this “clean-washing” when companies say, "We don't use 2,000 ingredients," but they don't name the ingredients they are signaling on. Tune in as Solvasa President, Dr. Christopher Caires, Ph.D., demystifies clean beauty. In this episode, you'll learn how to authentically navigate skincare ingredient lists and separate the facts from the hype.

 

]]> Are You Being "Clean-Washed"? With Dr. Christopher Caires Solvasa 00:47:29 transparency, greenwashing, beauty products, natural products, skincare, clean beauty no full 4 d7eb685c-af5c-4e6f-86a6-36d6a95bfb64 The New Un-Diets With Shana Hussin, RDN Are you stressed about stress eating? You owe it to your future self and loved ones to unlock the health and beauty benefits of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, particularly intermittent fasting. Solvasa President Christopher Caires Ph.D. chats with registered dietician and nutritionist Shana Hussin, RDN about this relatively new approach to the science of diet and nutrition, helping you find the way to a healthier relationship with food. Shana delves into the most interesting benefits of intermittent fasting, the personal goals that must come when trying it, and the right age and physical condition to undergo such a diet. She also explains why counting calories do not really matter at all, as well as the yay and nays of choosing the food to consume as you go deep into intermittent fasting.

 

]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/the-new-un-diets-with-shana-hussin-rdn-nF5XHBFN Are you stressed about stress eating? You owe it to your future self and loved ones to unlock the health and beauty benefits of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, particularly intermittent fasting. Solvasa President Christopher Caires Ph.D. chats with registered dietician and nutritionist Shana Hussin, RDN about this relatively new approach to the science of diet and nutrition, helping you find the way to a healthier relationship with food. Shana delves into the most interesting benefits of intermittent fasting, the personal goals that must come when trying it, and the right age and physical condition to undergo such a diet. She also explains why counting calories do not really matter at all, as well as the yay and nays of choosing the food to consume as you go deep into intermittent fasting.

 

]]> The New Un-Diets With Shana Hussin, RDN Solvasa 00:52:43 insulin resistance, autophagy, weight loss, calorie count, processed food, digestive system no full 3 f7a66dbe-e3af-42db-a53e-6dece22798f0 Beautifully Aware With Dr. Ritu Chopra Thu, 4 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/beautifully-aware-with-dr-ritu-chopra-_rx6m8pD Beautifully Aware With Dr. Ritu Chopra Solvasa 00:32:26 This episode of The Beauty Construct Speakers Series will focus on an emerging concern associated with modern beauty standards. Join us as Dr. Ritu Chopra, leading plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Solvasa co-founder, share his thoughts about defining beauty in the context of self-love and acceptance and about understanding the potential consequences of body-altering surgeries. Through conversation with Solvasa CEO Lori Bush, Dr. Chopra will highlight the realities of breast implant illness: what it is, how common it is, why it happens, and how it can be prevented or treated. If you know who is stressed about risks associated with breast augmentation, invite her to this episode for the empowerment and resilience of a little knowledge provided by a compassionate thought leader. This episode of The Beauty Construct Speakers Series will focus on an emerging concern associated with modern beauty standards. Join us as Dr. Ritu Chopra, leading plastic and reconstructive surgeon and Solvasa co-founder, share his thoughts about defining beauty in the context of self-love and acceptance and about understanding the potential consequences of body-altering surgeries. Through conversation with Solvasa CEO Lori Bush, Dr. Chopra will highlight the realities of breast implant illness: what it is, how common it is, why it happens, and how it can be prevented or treated. If you know who is stressed about risks associated with breast augmentation, invite her to this episode for the empowerment and resilience of a little knowledge provided by a compassionate thought leader. plastic surgery, implant illness, self-love, inner beauty, body positivity, social media influence no full 2 9920f796-b6b7-47e5-a255-1d2d33e996e6 Give Yourself Presence for the Holidays with Dr. Kristen Race Thu, 4 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/the-beauty-construct-speakers-series-with-dr-kristen-race-7M_wepKo Give Yourself Presence for the Holidays with Dr. Kristen Race Solvasa 00:40:11 This holiday season is difficult than in the past years, with so much being taken away from us. We can’t gather for holiday parties, or travel and gather with extended family. We don’t have our typical work gatherings and celebrations. Even our kids don’t get to have their holiday concerts, nativity plays, or secret Santa parties. The list goes on and on. This first installment of The Beauty Construct Speakers Series promises valuable insights and practices to help everybody manage the pandemic stress that’s taking grip this holiday season. Join us for this timely webinar as Solvasa President, Dr. Christopher Caires, chats with neuropsychologist, Mindful Life Founder, and bestselling author, Dr. Kristen Race, about how to be present this holiday season. This holiday season is difficult than in the past years, with so much being taken away from us. We can’t gather for holiday parties, or travel and gather with extended family. We don’t have our typical work gatherings and celebrations. Even our kids don’t get to have their holiday concerts, nativity plays, or secret Santa parties. The list goes on and on. This first installment of The Beauty Construct Speakers Series promises valuable insights and practices to help everybody manage the pandemic stress that’s taking grip this holiday season. Join us for this timely webinar as Solvasa President, Dr. Christopher Caires, chats with neuropsychologist, Mindful Life Founder, and bestselling author, Dr. Kristen Race, about how to be present this holiday season. mindfulness, survival response, negative bias, gratitude practice, being present, self-care no full 1 d8fbdfde-6484-4d61-b11c-004947fa7ade Dr. Nicky Shah | Beauty FOR the Eyes of the Beholder Show Highlights

  • Improving eye health
  • Contact lenses 
  • Moisturizing ingredients 
  • True or false: Carrots improve eyesight 
  • Vitamins 
  • LASIK surgery 
  • Makeup remover 
  • Oil glands behind your eyes vs. makeup
  • Solvasa’s Clarity Soothing Eye Wipes
  • Blepharitis
  • Microbiomes 
  • Facial skin area vs. eyelid skin area 
  • Eye creams 
  • Eye fillers 
  • Chlorine
  • Busting eye health myths 
  • Omega-3 and Vitamin C for hydration 

Resources:

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:49:33 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Dr Nicky Shah, Brandi Williams) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-nicky-shah-beauty-for-the-eyes-of-the-beholder-8BqFdVZQ Show Highlights

  • Improving eye health
  • Contact lenses 
  • Moisturizing ingredients 
  • True or false: Carrots improve eyesight 
  • Vitamins 
  • LASIK surgery 
  • Makeup remover 
  • Oil glands behind your eyes vs. makeup
  • Solvasa’s Clarity Soothing Eye Wipes
  • Blepharitis
  • Microbiomes 
  • Facial skin area vs. eyelid skin area 
  • Eye creams 
  • Eye fillers 
  • Chlorine
  • Busting eye health myths 
  • Omega-3 and Vitamin C for hydration 

Resources:

]]> Dr. Nicky Shah | Beauty FOR the Eyes of the Beholder Dr Nicky Shah, Brandi Williams 00:30:33 Did you know that your eyelid skin is the first part of your body to start to show signs of aging? Dr. Nicky Shah is an ophthalmologist who created a patented ingredient in Solvasa’s Clarity Soothing Eye Wipes. Listen in as she digs into what causes eye inflammation and blepharitis, how to prevent the skin around your eyes from aging, and other tips surrounding proper eye hygiene and health. (Spoiler alert: Carrots DO improve eye health!) Plus, you’ll hear Nicky explain the benefits of Solvasa Clarity Wipes, which can help open up the oil glands behind your eyes to prevent dry eyes, and balance the microbiome of the eyelid skin to reduce inflammation for beautiful, healthy and fresh feeling eyes. Did you know that your eyelid skin is the first part of your body to start to show signs of aging? Dr. Nicky Shah is an ophthalmologist who created a patented ingredient in Solvasa’s Clarity Soothing Eye Wipes. Listen in as she digs into what causes eye inflammation and blepharitis, how to prevent the skin around your eyes from aging, and other tips surrounding proper eye hygiene and health. (Spoiler alert: Carrots DO improve eye health!) Plus, you’ll hear Nicky explain the benefits of Solvasa Clarity Wipes, which can help open up the oil glands behind your eyes to prevent dry eyes, and balance the microbiome of the eyelid skin to reduce inflammation for beautiful, healthy and fresh feeling eyes. solvasa, health, integrative beauty, eye health, beauty products, meditation, wellness, women, wholistic no full 9 5c7ef286-ec12-463c-b807-cc1ee110a18c Rosanna McCollough | Yogi Business - A CEO's perspective Show Highlights

  • Prenatal yoga
  • Respecting the data
  • Gender roles
  • Flexibility
  • Different types of yoga
  • Yoga = Union
  • Practicing yoga at home
  • MyYogaWorks.com
  • Being present
  • Breathing
  • Yoga retreats
  • The future of yoga

Resources

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2020 08:00:30 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/rosanna-mccollough-yogi-business-a-ceos-perspective-SMF0KRZg Show Highlights

  • Prenatal yoga
  • Respecting the data
  • Gender roles
  • Flexibility
  • Different types of yoga
  • Yoga = Union
  • Practicing yoga at home
  • MyYogaWorks.com
  • Being present
  • Breathing
  • Yoga retreats
  • The future of yoga

Resources

]]> Rosanna McCollough | Yogi Business - A CEO's perspective Solvasa 00:43:16 Rosanna McCollough has held leadership roles within companies such as Merle Norman Cosmetics, Evite.com, WeddingChannel.com, Neutrogena Corporation, Max Factor, and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising. Her first experience with yoga was actually when she was pregnant and experiencing back pain. After her doctor recommended yoga to ease the pain, she was hooked. Listen in as Rosanna dives into hot yoga, vinyāsa, and even goat yoga. And by the way, yoga pants ARE allowed in the YogaWorks offices. Since our great chat with Rosanna, she has left YogaWorks but continues to be passionate about health and wellness. Rosanna McCollough has held leadership roles within companies such as Merle Norman Cosmetics, Evite.com, WeddingChannel.com, Neutrogena Corporation, Max Factor, and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising. Her first experience with yoga was actually when she was pregnant and experiencing back pain. After her doctor recommended yoga to ease the pain, she was hooked. Listen in as Rosanna dives into hot yoga, vinyāsa, and even goat yoga. And by the way, yoga pants ARE allowed in the YogaWorks offices. Since our great chat with Rosanna, she has left YogaWorks but continues to be passionate about health and wellness. no full 8 0547b0f4-6c26-4df7-8dec-91434fa13545 Natalie Flowers | You first. Rethinking How You Think (About Yourself) Show Highlights

  • Exercise as punishment 
  • Eating disorders
  • Food is fuel
  • Negative thoughts
  • The ‘Dreadmill’ 
  • Mindset on food
  • Don’t be afraid of carbs 
  • Nonsustainable diets
  • Swapping ingredients for healthier recipes
  • Macros (carbs, protein, fat) 
  • Flip the way you see yourself 
  • Food ingredients 
  • Living Fit From Within program 
  • Motivation and Mindset
  • MLM Opportunities 
  • WHY - What Helps You 
  • Giving your best

Resources

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:31:32 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/natalie-flowers-9s_Hx7zl Show Highlights

  • Exercise as punishment 
  • Eating disorders
  • Food is fuel
  • Negative thoughts
  • The ‘Dreadmill’ 
  • Mindset on food
  • Don’t be afraid of carbs 
  • Nonsustainable diets
  • Swapping ingredients for healthier recipes
  • Macros (carbs, protein, fat) 
  • Flip the way you see yourself 
  • Food ingredients 
  • Living Fit From Within program 
  • Motivation and Mindset
  • MLM Opportunities 
  • WHY - What Helps You 
  • Giving your best

Resources

]]> Natalie Flowers | You first. Rethinking How You Think (About Yourself) Solvasa 00:42:45 Although most of us aim to be healthy, health and wellness have mixed emotions for many people. In this episode of the Beauty Construct, we’re talking to the fit and fierce, Natalie Flowers, who finds beauty in helping women truly fall in love with themselves by seeing their worth and value.  How can you flip the way you see yourself? As Natalie says, “if you change the way you think, you’ll change the way you eat, and the way you move.” Listen in as Natalie discusses unsustainable diet fads, the beauty of swapping foods, drinks, and ingredients for healthier choices, and why words are so powerful when it comes to getting fit and losing weight. Although most of us aim to be healthy, health and wellness have mixed emotions for many people. In this episode of the Beauty Construct, we’re talking to the fit and fierce, Natalie Flowers, who finds beauty in helping women truly fall in love with themselves by seeing their worth and value.  How can you flip the way you see yourself? As Natalie says, “if you change the way you think, you’ll change the way you eat, and the way you move.” Listen in as Natalie discusses unsustainable diet fads, the beauty of swapping foods, drinks, and ingredients for healthier choices, and why words are so powerful when it comes to getting fit and losing weight. no full 7 1f6b2abc-e17c-4b1b-8365-c3cb787f8b19 Larry Weiss | Small World: Saving The Germs That Save Your Skin Show Highlights

  • Symboimes 
  • Global epidemic of inflammatory disease
  • What ‘blocks’ have we lost?
  • Xenobiotics
  • Hunter-gatherers have no acne or eczema
  • If you have inflammation on your skin, it’s likely in other parts of your body too
  • Biology is undergoing a scientific revolution because of the microbiome
  • Science experiments on your face
  • Yanomami tribe 
  • What does our skin need? 
  • Even, tone skin = beauty 
  • We are not what we think we are
  • None of us are healthy 
  • Gut health vs. Skin health
  • Skincare minimalism (like plants from the Amazon!)

Resources

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:12:19 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/larry-weiss-_qV5cTr_ Show Highlights

  • Symboimes 
  • Global epidemic of inflammatory disease
  • What ‘blocks’ have we lost?
  • Xenobiotics
  • Hunter-gatherers have no acne or eczema
  • If you have inflammation on your skin, it’s likely in other parts of your body too
  • Biology is undergoing a scientific revolution because of the microbiome
  • Science experiments on your face
  • Yanomami tribe 
  • What does our skin need? 
  • Even, tone skin = beauty 
  • We are not what we think we are
  • None of us are healthy 
  • Gut health vs. Skin health
  • Skincare minimalism (like plants from the Amazon!)

Resources

]]> Larry Weiss | Small World: Saving The Germs That Save Your Skin Solvasa 00:34:25 What do you see when you picture perfect skin? It may just be what you don’t see that matters most. In this episode, Larry Weiss, CEO and Founder of Symbiome, explores modern day skincare concerns by referencing the flawless skin of the tribes in the Amazon without the modern world’s influence. As one of the foremost authorities on how the microbiome impacts inflammatory conditions and aging, Larry explains why it’s a lot harder to get people to change what they put in their stomachs versus what they put on their skin. So, how exactly does our gut health impact our skin health? Listen in as Brandi and Larry discuss what he describes as the global epidemic of inflammatory disease, and why less is more when it comes to your skincare products. What do you see when you picture perfect skin? It may just be what you don’t see that matters most. In this episode, Larry Weiss, CEO and Founder of Symbiome, explores modern day skincare concerns by referencing the flawless skin of the tribes in the Amazon without the modern world’s influence. As one of the foremost authorities on how the microbiome impacts inflammatory conditions and aging, Larry explains why it’s a lot harder to get people to change what they put in their stomachs versus what they put on their skin. So, how exactly does our gut health impact our skin health? Listen in as Brandi and Larry discuss what he describes as the global epidemic of inflammatory disease, and why less is more when it comes to your skincare products. no full 6 b183e313-2518-4749-b007-a6e72b156e58 Lacey Pruett | Powering Down in an Always-On World Show Highlights

  • From beauty queen to yogi
  • Mindfulness as being present
  • The power of the breath
  • Using a health crisis as a turning point
  • Looking behind the curtain of “happiness”
  • Finding a new life-rhythm
  • Surviving the pressures of the entertainment industry
  • Finding your true self - stepping into authenticity
  • Yoga as the solution
  • Letting your mindset evolve
  • Spirituality as strength
  • Saying “no” to make the greater “yes’s”
  • The High Performance Detox
  • Nourishing our bodies
  • “I am worthy, I am valued, I am strong”

Resources

]]> Thu, 6 Feb 2020 09:00:07 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/laceypruett-sOhAi_lI Show Highlights

  • From beauty queen to yogi
  • Mindfulness as being present
  • The power of the breath
  • Using a health crisis as a turning point
  • Looking behind the curtain of “happiness”
  • Finding a new life-rhythm
  • Surviving the pressures of the entertainment industry
  • Finding your true self - stepping into authenticity
  • Yoga as the solution
  • Letting your mindset evolve
  • Spirituality as strength
  • Saying “no” to make the greater “yes’s”
  • The High Performance Detox
  • Nourishing our bodies
  • “I am worthy, I am valued, I am strong”

Resources

]]> Lacey Pruett | Powering Down in an Always-On World Solvasa 00:43:30 Lacey Pruett stepped into the spotlight when she became Mrs. Texas 2012, but instead of it being an all-time high point in her life, it was actually the catalyst for a downward spiral - both physically and mentally. In this episode, Lacey talks with Brandi about her journey from beauty queen to yogi and how her choices along the way gave her the freedom to find herself. By mastering the art of saying, “no” she was finally able to say, “yes” to the things that truly matter. Tune in to receive an extra dose of encouragement on the value of mindfulness and self-care. Lacey Pruett stepped into the spotlight when she became Mrs. Texas 2012, but instead of it being an all-time high point in her life, it was actually the catalyst for a downward spiral - both physically and mentally. In this episode, Lacey talks with Brandi about her journey from beauty queen to yogi and how her choices along the way gave her the freedom to find herself. By mastering the art of saying, “no” she was finally able to say, “yes” to the things that truly matter. Tune in to receive an extra dose of encouragement on the value of mindfulness and self-care. no full 5 c43c470d-cb6c-4973-9d86-20f264b7ff7a Kristen Race | Brain Science 101: Taking the Stress out of Stress Management Show Highlights

  • What is mindfulness?
  • Why is mindfulness becoming more relevant today?
  • Kristen’s personal journey to leading a mindful life
  • The “stressed out parents raising stressed out kids” paradigm
  • The fight, flight or freeze response
  • The science behind mindfulness
  • Incorporating mindfulness into our daily lives
  • Sampling an informal PBR practice
  • Benefits of practicing mindfulness
  • Mindfulness in the corporate world
  • Brandi’s confession
  • A Moxie Tribe
  • Mindfulness and productivity – is it possible?

Resources:

]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:00:01 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/kristen-race-cKiHy7I9 Show Highlights

  • What is mindfulness?
  • Why is mindfulness becoming more relevant today?
  • Kristen’s personal journey to leading a mindful life
  • The “stressed out parents raising stressed out kids” paradigm
  • The fight, flight or freeze response
  • The science behind mindfulness
  • Incorporating mindfulness into our daily lives
  • Sampling an informal PBR practice
  • Benefits of practicing mindfulness
  • Mindfulness in the corporate world
  • Brandi’s confession
  • A Moxie Tribe
  • Mindfulness and productivity – is it possible?

Resources:

]]> Kristen Race | Brain Science 101: Taking the Stress out of Stress Management Solvasa 00:54:51 Dr. Kristen Race is not your average “sit on a cushion for twenty minutes” kind of mindfulness guru. A trained neuroscientist and self-described “brain geek,” Kristen has spent the last 12 years studying the adverse effects our busy modern lives have on the health of our brains and bodies. Tune in as we explore the nexus between mindfulness and neuroscience, and learn the scientifically-backed strategies Kristen has developed to balance your brain so you can experience balance in your life. Dr. Kristen Race is not your average “sit on a cushion for twenty minutes” kind of mindfulness guru. A trained neuroscientist and self-described “brain geek,” Kristen has spent the last 12 years studying the adverse effects our busy modern lives have on the health of our brains and bodies. Tune in as we explore the nexus between mindfulness and neuroscience, and learn the scientifically-backed strategies Kristen has developed to balance your brain so you can experience balance in your life. no full 4 f8cdb5a8-ef5e-4a3b-8eff-5636eeb3fa0a Susan Nettesheim | Do you have chemistry? Demystifying skincare science Show Highlights:

  • The safe and the not-so-safe skincare routines
  • What does research and development entail?
  • How to look as young as possible, for as long as possible
  • SPF!
  • Debunking a myth.
  • Chemicals in skin care getting a bad rap
  • Not succumbing to sensationalism
  • Is natural always a safe and better solution?
  • What to avoid in your skin care products
  • Microplastics – what is that?

Resources:

]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2020 17:00:31 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/susan-nettesheim-do-you-have-chemistry-demystifying-skincare-science-pXYjjQE9 Show Highlights:

  • The safe and the not-so-safe skincare routines
  • What does research and development entail?
  • How to look as young as possible, for as long as possible
  • SPF!
  • Debunking a myth.
  • Chemicals in skin care getting a bad rap
  • Not succumbing to sensationalism
  • Is natural always a safe and better solution?
  • What to avoid in your skin care products
  • Microplastics – what is that?

Resources:

]]> Susan Nettesheim | Do you have chemistry? Demystifying skincare science Solvasa 00:40:38 During Susan Nettesheim’s extensive 30 year career she’s worked in research and development at some of the largest names in skin care including Ponds, Johnson & Johnson, and Vaseline. She shares practical tips for your personal skin care routine and debunks common misconceptions associated with the ingredients used in skin care products. During Susan Nettesheim’s extensive 30 year career she’s worked in research and development at some of the largest names in skin care including Ponds, Johnson & Johnson, and Vaseline. She shares practical tips for your personal skin care routine and debunks common misconceptions associated with the ingredients used in skin care products. no full 3 bcee04c3-39a7-430b-b4af-b8c389b4cb25 David Lin | Ellipsis Health Show Highlights

  • What is Ellipsis and why is it needed?
  • The downward spiral of anxiety
  • The truth about overcoming anxiety and depression
  • Identifying anxiety quickly and what to do next
  • Making a few lifestyle changes can be life-changing
  • How to address severe anxiety
  • Mindfulness is key
  • Dr. Lin’s favorite breathing technique
  • Why mental health is just as important as physical 
  • Dealing with postpartum anxiety/depression
  • Diagnosing mental illness with Ellipsis
  • The technology behind Ellipsis
  • The future of healthcare for mental illness

Resources:

]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:00:01 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/david-lin-elipsis-health-TIjwhkl1 Show Highlights

  • What is Ellipsis and why is it needed?
  • The downward spiral of anxiety
  • The truth about overcoming anxiety and depression
  • Identifying anxiety quickly and what to do next
  • Making a few lifestyle changes can be life-changing
  • How to address severe anxiety
  • Mindfulness is key
  • Dr. Lin’s favorite breathing technique
  • Why mental health is just as important as physical 
  • Dealing with postpartum anxiety/depression
  • Diagnosing mental illness with Ellipsis
  • The technology behind Ellipsis
  • The future of healthcare for mental illness

Resources:

]]> David Lin | Ellipsis Health Solvasa 00:38:11 With as many as 27% of Americans experiencing some form of Depression and an estimated 18% struggling with Anxiety, Dr. David Lin has set out to help turn the tide of diagnosing mental illness more effectively with his company, Ellipsis Health. In this episode, Dr. Lin sits down with Brandi to discuss the wide range of issues surrounding mental health and ways to help prevent and/or treat some of the symptoms. He also explains how artificial intelligence may be pivotal for the future of behavioral health, particularly when it comes to diagnosing Depression and Anxiety. With as many as 27% of Americans experiencing some form of Depression and an estimated 18% struggling with Anxiety, Dr. David Lin has set out to help turn the tide of diagnosing mental illness more effectively with his company, Ellipsis Health. In this episode, Dr. Lin sits down with Brandi to discuss the wide range of issues surrounding mental health and ways to help prevent and/or treat some of the symptoms. He also explains how artificial intelligence may be pivotal for the future of behavioral health, particularly when it comes to diagnosing Depression and Anxiety. no full 2 b6611d21-b9b0-42b9-abde-b8638313d008 Dr. Kristi Funk M.D. | Wellness Wisdom from the Breast Whisperer Show Highlights

  • From humble beginnings, to acting, to medicine
  • Choosing to be a breast surgeon as a gift to women
  • Defining femininity - do breasts matter?
  • The shocking truth about the causes of breast cancer
  • Your daily decisions can make or break cancer
  • A life-changing study with strawberries
  • Meat isn’t the same meat anymore
  • Plant-based power!
  • The controversy behind soy - superbad or superpower?
  • Debunking other cancer myths
  • Why you need to know the word “methopholate” 
  • The truth about implant complications
  • Need-to-know breast tips

Resources:

]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2019 23:06:47 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/wellness-wisdom-from-the-breast-whisperer-dr-kristi-funk-md-ip1sLa38 Show Highlights

  • From humble beginnings, to acting, to medicine
  • Choosing to be a breast surgeon as a gift to women
  • Defining femininity - do breasts matter?
  • The shocking truth about the causes of breast cancer
  • Your daily decisions can make or break cancer
  • A life-changing study with strawberries
  • Meat isn’t the same meat anymore
  • Plant-based power!
  • The controversy behind soy - superbad or superpower?
  • Debunking other cancer myths
  • Why you need to know the word “methopholate” 
  • The truth about implant complications
  • Need-to-know breast tips

Resources:

]]> Dr. Kristi Funk M.D. | Wellness Wisdom from the Breast Whisperer Solvasa 00:58:52 Dr. Kristi Funk is a world-renowned breast surgeon, author of the bestselling book, “Breasts: the Owner's Manual,” and women’s health advocate. She is the expert when it comes to breast cancer prevention and today she sits down with Brandi to share invaluable information and tips on how to prevent breast cancer as well as answer a number of questions you may have about the issue as a whole. Dr. Kristi Funk is a world-renowned breast surgeon, author of the bestselling book, “Breasts: the Owner's Manual,” and women’s health advocate. She is the expert when it comes to breast cancer prevention and today she sits down with Brandi to share invaluable information and tips on how to prevent breast cancer as well as answer a number of questions you may have about the issue as a whole. no full 1 3b67feb0-3468-446a-b33e-8dda943acbef Introducing The Beauty Construct Tue, 3 Dec 2019 15:14:15 +0000 solvasapodcast@gmail.com (Solvasa) https://thebeautyconstruct.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-the-beauty-construct-E_SljUU_ Introducing The Beauty Construct Solvasa 00:04:37 no trailer 1