The Homespa Beauty Podcast

It was very interesting discovering the benefits of the Beauterra app during my chat with Natalie and Andreena. From booking appointments as a client to leaving feedback as a treatment provider, I found out that this can be used by therapists, makeup artists, hair stylists, tattoo artists...the list goes on!

Chad has a great way of approaching business that really made me think. He takes challenges and uses them to his advantage, and as you'll discover, nothing phases him. Opposition or challenging situations simply fire him up for the win! You can discover more about Chad on his website: https://chadprice.com/

Jodi Scott has many strings to her bow and I had a wonderful experience chatting with her about Green Goo, the plant based first aid products company that she created with her mother and sister. I learned a lot about what goes into creating products that not only treat first aid requirements but can help to alleviate the various issues that come with more chronic conditions. They have truly built a community. You can discover these products on the website https://greengoo.com/ Jodi's app: https://appadvice.com/game/app/self-daily-gratitude-journal/1626907067

*Trigger warning - this podcast contains information and opinions on psychiatry, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, self-diagnosis & medication* When I was asked if I'd like to speak with Dr Fred Moss, The Un-doctor, about the prevalence of self-diagnosis of ADHD, Anxiety and Depression I was intrigued. Truthfully, because I have been formally diagnosed and treated for Anxiety and Depression in the past (and I don't feel medication was the answer for me) and because it seems as though ADHD is affecting so many people. As Dr Moss explains, many are self-diagnosing and he has an interesting insight into why he believes this and what we can do if we feel we need professional help. As he states in the podcast, if you are happy with your diagnosis, your medication and your medical situation, this podcast isn't for you. If you want to hear more about Dr Moss and his 40 year journey in psychiatry, prepare for a fascinating insight into the world of un-doctoring, un-medicalising and un-diagnosing. Dr Moss has kindly offered a free discovery call for anyone who'd like to speak with him directly. You can book via his website https://welcometohumanity.net/

Dr Izabella Wentz is a well known voice in the world of thyroid health and has written several New York Times best-selling books. As an internationally acclaimed thyroid specialist and licensed pharmacist, it was a joy to speak with Dr Wentz and thank her personally for the help that her information had given me in my journey. It was also the perfect time to ask her about the most common areas that we can improve on by making some simple changes that can make huge differences in our health and wellness. You can discover more from Dr Wentz via her website: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/

I had a great conversation with Sandy and learned so many key points about the importance of personal branding. If you've struggled with projecting your authentic self in business (and in life!) then sit back, relax and let Sandy introduce you to the reasons why you need to start sharing the authentic you in every aspect of life. You can connect with Sandy and find out more about personal branding here: https://www.sandyinfocus.com/links https://www.instagram.com/sandyinfocus/?hl=en

If you don't know Lizzie Webb as the exercise queen of1980s breakfast television, you're about to find out! Nicknamed Mad Lizzie, Lizzie has recently released her book, "Mad About The Boys" and it covers a fascinating career, from teaching the 'difficult' kids in a tough comprehensive to volunteering to help rehabilitate young offenders through exercise when it seemed that no-one else cared. We also talk about the crazy experience of TV-AM (the huge breakfast tv show that she featured on for ten years) and the celebrity encounters that followed though her development of her phenomenally popular segment of the show. You can buy the book online and in book shops or via Amazon: Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3P2G124 Amazon US https://amzn.to/3Lbc5A0 Here's a classic clip of Lizzie exercising with Take That: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uKomUCh_CE

I really enjoyed speaking with Claire, co-founder of Dycpher, as she really knows her stuff when it comes to creating makeup! We talk about the importance of colour matching, confidence, colour science and makeup for everyone. The innovative website means that you can create your own bespoke foundation in less than 60 seconds. If you'd like to customise your own foundation, you can visit the website to find out more: https://dcypher.me/ I was gifted the opportunity to use the website and select a foundation to suit me before our conversation. It was so easy and I'm counting down to the concealer launch so that I can find the perfect colour for me!

I really enjoyed talking with Dr Mike and felt very inspired to up my biohacking game after our chat! Remember that everyone has a different medical journey and you should speak with your healthcare professional if you need to check anything regarding your health. You can discover more about Dr Mike Van Thielen via his website: https://mvtonline.com/

Angie Best knows her subject inside out! From working as a fitness instructor to the stars since the 1970s to writing successful books and developing innovative products, listening to what Angie has to say about health and wellness is fascinating. Let me know your thoughts on what you do to keep well and if anything Angie shares strikes a chord with you :) You can view Angie's products and blogs on her website https://www.absolutebest.uk/ Angie has a great Instagram where she shares lots of information and wellness guidance: https://www.instagram.com/angiebestofficial/?hl=en

Dr Brian Cotter and his brother Dr James Cotter have successful Sisu clinics in multiple global locations and now they've added a new skincare and wellness line. I've been fortunate to try the Bio-Cellulose Sheet Mask and it was a pleasure to use, very hydrating and noticeably brightening. We spoke about the formulation of the masks and the new collagen supplement (the quality of which relates to my favourite quote from Dr Cotter's mum - good food is cheap medicine). It was interesting to hear from the expert directly what's involved in creating premium products at affordable prices and I hope you find it as useful as I did. You can find out more about these products & your nearest clinic on the website: https://www.sisuclinic.com/

Have you ever found that a certain song, voice or noise helps you to instantly relax? Wayne Altman, founder of Melody Clouds has a fascinating story to tell and it starts with overcoming Tinnitus. I learned a lot about the power of beats, frequency and tones through our chat and you can discover more for yourself on the Melody Clouds website (including details for the app): https://melodyclouds.com/

There are skincare brands and there are skincare brands created by true experts in their fields. Kat Burki is one of those people. Kat is an innovator in clinically proven whole nutrition skincare. As Kat explains in our chat, her skincare products are formulated to target the skin from the first application and you don't need to be a product fanatic to see results from the start. If you're new to the brand, here's an idea of how impressed I am. How many makeup removers perform so beautifully that you carry out your facial massage before removing it? The Nourishing Oil Makeup Remover contains the most beautiful cold pressed botanicals and is so lightweight that I would happily use it regardless of whether there's any makeup or sunscreen requiring removal! There's a lot of information about products and skin health on Kat's website: https://www.katburki.com/ You can also keep up to date with the brand on the official Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/katburkiskincare/

I had the pleasure of speaking to my first returning guest (or as I like to say, repeat customer) Kris Franken. Kris is such a warm and open person and it surprised me to know that she used to be a beauty editor in the high pressure world of glossy magazines. Kris shares her memories of writing for a successful publication and the balance of keeping your integrity intact while enjoying the perks and balancing the requirements of a tough, highly sought after job. https://www.krisfranken.com/

On the latest episode of The Homspa Beauty Meant To Be Podcast speaking to Ian Ogilvy was a joy! He is funny, witty and extremely interesting to talk to. I have known him as a respected actor since I can remember but it's through reading his memoir, Once A Saint, that I discovered just how fascinating a life he has lead. I also discovered there were many films I hadn't watched - I used to think that Ian began his career in the 1970s, so it's a credit to him that he doesn't look mature enough to have began a decade earlier! I thoroughly recommend his memoir as not only is he a great actor, he's a talented author too. I'm currently reading Withering Slights and I'll never look at cinematic reviews in quite the same way again! World of Books has a varied collection of Ian's books, many of which I purchased from here: https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/author/ian-ogilvy

I had a great chat with Molly Chanson about her upcoming book (out in May 2023): Yoga Wise: 365 days of yoga inspired teachings to transform your life. Molly has such a refreshing approach to yoga and it was so insightful to hear from an expert how to get the best from yoga, no matter your experience. The book's not just about the physical practise, there's so much more. You can discover more about Molly's work on her website https://www.mollychanson.com/

It was so much fun speaking with Kris as she managed to inspire and calm instantaneously! Kris is spiritual in the most accessible way and I can see why she writes books. If we had more time I would have loved to delve deeper into her connection with other beings as it's completely fascinating to me. In this episode we discuss her new book, Wildhearted Purpose, and the connections that we have with nature in various stages of our lives. You can order the book and discover more about Kris on her website https://www.krisfranken.com/

Hi everyone, I'm pleased to share a very special episode of the podcast with you today, sponsored by Shhh...Menopause Wellness. Marva Williams has an unbelievably stressful story to tell, but rather than allowing it to consume her, it became the making of her and inspired her to create Shhh...Menopause Wellness. Whether you have been affected by menopause yourself, are peri, post or know someone who is going through it presently, you'd be wise to listen to what Marva has learned. She has worked to create a range that tackles two of the big issues affecting many people; sleep and pain management (obviously you should always speak to your GP about your condition and there is no medical advice contained in this podcast). The added benefit of the range is that it can be useful if you're also going through issues that could be helped by the targeted ingredients contained. You can visit this link for more information on the range plus your free e-book and discount code: https://keap.page/nle447/v3tmpl-shhh-e-book-landing-page.html

Hi everyone, I hope you're keeping safe and well in this particuarly weird time. I thought we could take our minds off this strange festive season with a fun trip back to the 1970s to chat about some of the most popular skincare products, makeup trends and hair styles that are still in vogue today. I'm a bit of a history geek when it comes to popular culture of the last 50-60 years and I retain far too much information that I love to share with anyone who matches my love of these decades! Do you have any favourite 70s styles or some memories that you'd love to share in the comments?

It was so insightful to speak with Shai about his new book. As I've mentioned, every answer he gave me lead to so many more questions! Meditation is such a fascinating subject for those of us who really connect with it, so who better to speak to than a true expert. You can buy Shai's books and discover more about everything he does on his website: https://shaitubali.com/