Skin | Earth | Vitality

 
In this episode, Emily explores the concept of slow beauty and its effectiveness in skincare. She explains that holistic modalities are results-oriented and challenges the perception that natural skincare is weaker. The episode discusses the principles of slow beauty, which emphasizes personalization, mindfulness, sustainability, and long-term well-being. Slow beauty focuses on supporting the skin's barrier as well as all of the functions taking place below the surface. Slow beauty also highlights the importance of face massage, supporting the nervous system, and the mind-skin connection.
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LED light therapy for the skin is not a gimmick but a scientifically proven treatment with numerous benefits. LED stands for light emitting diode, which produces light when electricity passes through it. Different colors of LED light have different effects on the skin, with blue light targeting acne, red light stimulating collagen production, and near-infrared light promoting wound healing. Emily discusses what to look for when shopping for an LED device, and how to best use it on your skin at home!
 
 
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
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In this episode, Emily explores the concept of aging and challenges the narrative around it. She discusses the marketing tactics of the beauty industry and the lack of language around the aging conversation. The host then introduces five herbs that can support vibrant aging: reishi mushroom, ashwagandha, gotu kola, seaweed, and schisandra berry. She explains the benefits of each herb and how they can be consumed or used topically. The episode concludes with recommendations on where to find these herbs and how to incorporate them into a wellness routine.
 
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
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Margaret James is an Ayurvedic health counselor who focuses on hormone health, womb wellness, and fertility. She emphasizes the importance of connecting with nature and incorporating simple lifestyle practices to support overall well-being. Margaret recommends waking up with the sun as a daily ritual and suggests reading for pleasure as a way to prioritize self-care. Margaret shares her journey of creating a skincare line and highlights the importance of clean skincare for hormone health. She emphasizes the significance of seasonal eating and lifestyle practices, such as restorative yoga and intentional rest, for supporting skin health.
 
Connect with Margaret here:
For Ayurveda coaching and Perinatal support: www.margaretljames.com
For hormone friendly skincare: www.wildandradiantbotanicals.com
For free education: www.instagram.com/heymargaretjames
 
 
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
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Emily discusses herbalism and how to dip your toe into it. She explains the difference between a holistic herbal model and an allopathic model, emphasizing the importance of considering the whole person and the synergy of plant constituents in holistic herbalism. She explores various herbal preparations, including teas, tinctures, electuaries, infused honeys, infused oils, and infused vinegars. She also provides tips on researching herbs and understanding their energetics. This episode aims to make herbalism more approachable and encourages listeners to explore this creative and healing practice.
 
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
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In this episode, Emily discusses the internal factors that can contribute to breakouts in your 30's, 40's, 50's, and beyond. She explores the connection between emotions and skin issues, the role of the nervous system in skin health, and the impact of hormones on breakouts. She also provides tips for supporting the liver, gut health, and the immune system, as well as the importance of a balanced diet and blood sugar regulation. The episode emphasizes the interconnectedness of various factors in maintaining healthy skin.

In this episode, part 1 of 2, Emily discusses the common issue of experiencing breakouts and wrinkles at the same time. She explains the physical factors that contribute to acne, such as excess oil, clogged pores, bacterial overgrowth, and static wrinkles, a breakdown of collagen and elastin. She highlights the importance of supporting the skin's barrier and microbiome to reduce both. She discusses her general recommendations for skincare (please understand that this is not personalized advice).
 
Emily discusses products that she recommends, you can find her entire curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
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In this conversation, Emily interviews Layne Walker L.Ac., an acupuncturist and licensed herbalist, about Chinese medicine and its influence on the summer season. Layne shares her personal journey of becoming an acupuncturist and how Chinese medicine transformed her health. They discuss cosmetic acupuncture and its benefits for various skin concerns. They also delve into living seasonally according to traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on the summer season and its impact on the heart and small intestine. Layne provides recommendations for supporting health during the summer, including eating seasonally, incorporating bitter foods, and staying hydrated. They also touch on the late summer season and the importance of balancing digestion. The conversation concludes with information on connecting with Layne for acupuncture treatments.
 
You can find out more about Layne and book an appointment with her on her website: https://www.onyxacu.com/
Plus, connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onyxacu/
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In this episode, Emily discusses ways to keep the lymphatic system healthy and flowing. She shares seven strategies that can be incorporated into daily lifestyle to support lymphatic health, including moving the body, deep breathing, using castor oil packs, dry brushing, staying hydrated, using lymphatic herbs, and practicing hot and cold therapy. Emily provides explanations and tips for each strategy, emphasizing the importance of personalized approaches and self-care.
 
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In this episode, Emily discusses congested skin and provides holistic approaches to managing blackheads and sebaceous filaments. She explains the difference between blackheads and sebaceous filaments and how they form. Emily also explores Chinese face mapping and how congestion in different areas of the face may signify issues in corresponding organs or systems. She shares holistic treatments such as oil cleansing, face steaming, honey masks, clay masks, and enzymatic exfoliation. Lastly, she emphasizes the importance of lymphatic drainage for healthy skin.
 
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