Awaken Beauty Podcast

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

 While there are less direct UV rays in the winter, there is significant reflection of these rays which can still easily cause sunburn.I recommend that all of my clients wear sunscreen daily to prevent cumulative sun exposure and the resulting fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, and even skin cancer. From the plethora of toxic and smelly sunscreens (year around) - which to choose from?Check the labels and see that they offer various SPF protection number values. You’re well aware of the sun’s damaging effects on skin: Cancer, pre-mature skin ageing, wrinkles, immune system suppression etc’… Scary stuff indeed. So if SPF- 15 is good, isn’t 100 better? Why not have SPF-500?  If you automatically think that a higher SPF number is better, you logically should be correct, but as we will see below, the answer isn’t as obvious as you might think.Let’s try to clear-up exactly what the SPF is, what the differences are between the values and how you can pick the best number for you so do not have to worry about the pe

Is Micro Needling Better Than Chemical Peels?A client emailed and asked  me this question: "Do you feel that needling is better than chemical peels?"More and more women are engaging in harsh chemical peels at home - with no advanced knowledge on how the skin works and how to optimize its repair mechanisms. I thought this was an excellent question to address  because with so many people talking about these skin rejuvenating treatments and mixed messages, it can be quite confusing. Micro-needling and chemical peels are two different modalities used for various purposes. It's like comparing apples to bread. Not everyone needs micro-needling, and not everyone is a suitable candidate for chemical peels. What Is Micro-needling or Dermarolling? Micro-needling, skin needling (or dermal rolling) was used initially as a clinical treatment for improving and reducing post-acne scarring. It works by breaking down existing scarred tissues with fine needles which stimulate the skin healing and rejuvenating process. Over the

Many brain experts state that isolation and loneliness is becoming the fastest killer of our humanity. I 100% agree.  As human beings, our minds are greatly affected by two opposing hormones: cortisol (the stress hormone) and oxytocin (the love hormone). These hormones are released in our brains in reaction to various stimuli.Threatening or upsetting stimuli, for instance, causes our brains to release cortisol. This sudden increase in cortisol, as well as adrenalin, is tied to our primal fight, flight or freeze response. These stress hormones were necessary for our ancestors to fight off an attack or flee from a dangerous situation. However, when we read an alarming bit of news on our computers, we neither fight nor take flight. So we are left frozen in a state of hyper-vigilance and hyper-arousal. Our blood pressure goes up, our hearts race, our immune systems begin to shut down, increased gastric acid can lead to acid reflux or nausea. That fiery lump of nauseous anxiety I was feeling during the election cy

How are you feeling about your life right about NOW? Confused? Devastated? Angry? Isolated? Happy?  Notice how different all those emotions are. And how intense they are for many of us.Hi. I’m KassandraInside my Life in Bloom Bioenergetic 4-BE Blueprint series, I help women awaken and understand what is creating the emotions we are having around our current reality, health, mindset and beliefs, and our Devine relationships with ourselves and help women stand in their power so they can choose whether or not they want to keep creating them. [emotions and feelings]Turn it up and learn how hope isn’t a feeling. It’s an action. PeriodLet me know your key takeaways!  ✍

The "7 Minute Sound Spa of Chakra Tune-Up Tones" is recorded specifically with the hope that it would allow you to experience a quick, sonic tune up every morning or evening to bring you back into harmony. YOU, are powerful beyond measure.What’s a Sound Spa Chakra Clearing?This sound spa will balance and align your subtle bodies and your energy field, enhancing your health and well being, as well as accelerating your consciousness.Some of these benefits include:Deep relaxation-releasing stress and creating profound calmnessIncreased physical energy and mental clarityBalanced vibratory fields creating harmony of body, mind & spiritEnhanced depth of meditative statesGreater connectivity to the unified field of consciousnessSince the power of our own self-created sounds (often referred to as "toning") has been recognized for millennia by ancient wisdom holders of various traditions, we now know that even modern science has validated the power of self-created sounds.Some of the major beneficial physiological

It's the worst!  Watching your hair slide down the shower drain or clumping up on your brush is a horrible feeling, especially for women!Our hair is connected to our identity, our youth, and our health.While it’s natural for some women to experience hair loss at certain times in their menstrual cycles or times of the year, hair loss is also caused by specific health conditions including a thyroid imbalance.So the question here is....Why does a thyroid imbalance cause thinning hair?Your hair normally grows in a healthy cyclical pattern with most of the hair follicles growing while only a small number are “resting.”With a thyroid imbalance, this cycle can be thrown off, resulting in more hair follicles “resting” than growing — and more hair falling out.Hair loss is a very common symptom of a thyroid imbalance.But thyroid imbalances often arise slowly and remain unnoticed by women and their doctors in the early phases.Even with a lab test, your doctor may say everything is fine with your thyroid, even though you

If you’re like most women, you’ve been on a never-ending quest for products that are both safe - but also work and move the dial. Your skin has a remarkable ability to rejuvenate itself. Yet,  so many women get desperate after seeing a late-night QVC ad due to not being able to sleep, or silver bullets from a magazine ad. We all know deep inside that taking good care of our skin is the key to an effective beauty regime. But with so much conflicting information, product overwhelms and bright and shiny objects out there, the path to healthy skin can seem far from clear.Well, today we’re in luck as we tap into the wealth of knowledge with Raja, a board-certified dermatologist. We’ll break down the pillars of true skin health and how to age at our best. On Today’s Episode You’ll Awaken to:Dermatologist: Broad Customization One Size Fits All versus True Personalization.The issue with self-labeling within the industry through quizzes is often misleading because women are not seeing their skin correctly.Stressors in

I loved this hormone supporting episode with Dr. Anna Garret, who is here help Savvy Sisters like us - bring more Harmony to our Hormones!  I think we hit it all on stress, mindfulness, perimenopause, and bioidentical hormone confusion -and safety.  Like Anna, I’m incredibly motivated in helping women better grasp and understand how hormone imbalances and menopause affect our physical and mental health.  Like with most things, it’s critical to connect our own dots so we can understand the relationship between our hormones and time of life. Did you know 70% of women experience Estrogen Dominance at some point in their lives and 90% don’t realize that’s what they have it?  Or that estrogen therapy decreases hip fracture by 55%? I know you’ve talked to “experts” about your symptoms, but always end up feeling more confused than when you started. Dive in with Anna and I as we talk about great lifestyle tips and how it’s never too early or late to start addressing our stress, sleep and lifestyle to support a qualit

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We all know that Stress can have a detrimental impact on mental health.Today we’re going to crack open how stress effects our health, and how this then roll’s over into our outer beauty. Essentially, how it accelerates aging, where - and how.  Long term stress can eventually become chronic stress, which leads to depression, anxiety, insomnia, and frequent fatigue.Depression is a serious mental health condition that can cause you to have negative feelings towards all aspects of life.  Losing interest in things you used to enjoy, feelings of hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts are common symptoms of depression, but it can affect people differently. HOW IT AFFECTS PHYSICAL HEALTHStress is proven to weaken the immune system, which is essential to keeping us healthy!  The stress hormone, corticosteroid, suppress the immune function so that our infection-fighting white blood cells are less able to battle the antigens that enter our body.  So, you may notice in particularly stressful times that you’re more prone to

Currently, 50 million people are living with dementia globally, and that number is projected to nearly triple by 2050. Keeping your brain healthy as you age is paramount.Your body has a neuromodulatory signaling system known as the endocannabinoid system (ECS). In recent decades, science has discovered that the ECS is involved in various bodily and mental health conditions. Because of this, the ECS is currently the subject of much research.The cannabis sativa plant has naturally occurring chemicals which mimic endocannabinoid messengers in your body. Preclinical and clinical studies suggest that these substances may prove useful in treating pain, diseases, and many mental health conditions. Your Endocannabinoid System:The ECS plays important roles in central nervous system development, synaptic plasticity, and your body’s response to internal and environmental insults. There are three primary parts:EndocannabinoidsReceptors in the nervous system and around your body that endocannabinoids and cannabinoids bond

What if you could whip up a pleasurable and relaxing anti-aging and health solution all while optimizing your  Inflammatory responses, cellular regeneration, Epigenetic and DNA repair, and improvement of gene expression?It’s possible, and there are over 8,000 studies to validate it. Now I’ve been using saunas for 10 years - so I’ve seen the progression of the market, and I know many of you have a lot of questions in this overwhelming space. The RIGHT SAUNA, TECHNOLOGY, and the EXCELLENCE of how it’s made make all the difference as we seek to regenerate not only our health but even our beauty - yes ladies - the aging process.  Light is the most essential nutrient and on today’s EPIC conversation, Brian Richards, the founder of Sauna Space, will blow your mind on how saunas represent so much more than just detoxing.   Brian came upon this business after seeking solutions to his own health problems and found that near-infrared light helped solve his insomnia almost immediately. This experience, coupled with the

Did you know that by interacting with the receptors in your body’s endocannabinoid system, CBD CAN actually alleviate many conditions women navigate every day: mood swings, cramps, anxiety, stress, breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, cravings… and hormone imbalance!In one study, they found that the effects of CBD on plasma prolactin, growth hormones, and cortisol, CBD helped to regulate cortisol secretion!In another study, researchers said:  cannabinoid exposure could have profound effects on the function of the reproductive system, lactation, metabolism, and the endocrine stress axis.” Hemp is naturally packed with omega fatty acids and high in gamma-linolenic acid which is known to help regulate hormones. Our hormones are more imbalanced now than ever before, because of the food we eat and our modern environment impacting hormones, libido, and mood.SO  HOW CBD OIL CAN AFFECT PMS SYMPTOMSWhen it comes to reducing the common symptoms of PMS, evidence for the use of CBD is much stronger. (And more positive!)

Have you ever looked at your hair — like, really, really taken a good look at it — and noticed that it looks and/or feels a little differently than it did a few years ago?Your curls may not be as springy as they once were, or maybe your curl pattern altogether has loosened up a little.Upon running my hands through my hair a few months ago, I discovered that the curls at the back of my head didn't feel quite as tight or kinky as they used to. If you've shared this experience, don't panic — your mind isn't playing tricks on you.Humidity, age, hormones, heat-styling damage, hair-color damage, infrequent haircuts, and conditioning products are just a few of the things that can influence your hair texture.In a lot of cases, heat damage could be the culprit, though there's a lot more to it than just that. Your hair's texture can actually go through a number of changes in your lifetime due to both internal and environmental factors.Humidity, age, hormones, heat-styling damage, hair-color damage, infrequent haircuts,

Take a moment and go inward and sense the world around you.  Perhaps you feel the energy of how many people are miserable, work meaningless jobs, stress to pay the bills and rely on drugs – both pharmaceutical and recreational – to escape the mundaneness of their lives.As our life force fades we feel lethargic, depressed, and even dispassionate about our very existence.  This reality may not be recognized unless we are walking the path of enlightenment.We are Light Beings.  We are created by Light, and we emit Light.  When we understand that we’re not just primitive beings, we can understand how to live a more fulfilled life.After becoming aware of Peter’s documentary "In The Beginning There Was Light" - I am again seeing the evidence of standing outside of our linear mind’s constructs and tapping back into historic and ancient credibility and proof of how the quality of our energetic frequencies is not only life-altering, but a critical area in our lives to foster for health and longevity in these stressful