Beauty In Aging
I HATED MY SKIN!! Lines, wrinkles, sagging, crow’s feet, dark spots, dry and dull skin – I hated all of it!! I was angry and frustrated and felt taken advantage of by all the promises of beautiful younger looking skin by companies whose toxic concoctions just made my skin worse. (I know many of you have felt the same way.) When I researched “clean/green” companies I found many of them blatantly lying about the safety of their ingredients. I wasted so much time and money on products with false promises. (How much money have you wasted on products??) So, I decided to do it myself. I learned how the skin works and what it needs as it ages, I learned to formulate organic skincare and how to nourish the skin. I created a skincare company that specializes in anti-aging, whose ingredients all started as plants, are organic or wild-crafted and not only reduces the appearance of aging, but cares about, and nourishes, the health of your skin. I created this podcast as a place for me to do my best to educate you on all aspects of aging, because it’s so much more than what you put on your skin. I’ll use my background as a chef, holistic nutritionist, personal trainer, esthetician and skincare formulator to help us all age with grace, dignity and a whole lot of sass.
Episodes
143 episodes
Episode 143 - Patience, Grasshopper
Lasting change takes patience and must be achieved at a slow and steady pace. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.
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Episode 142 - The 80/20 Method - Because Rules Don't Work
We like to do what feels best in the moment, what’s easiest, what’s most pleasurable, and what everybody else is doing, and we want it NOW. With the 80/20 method, you can indulge 20% of the time, as long as you’re making healthy cho...
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Episode 141 - Celebrate the Small Wins
Setting small, achievable goals that are easier to reach on your way to your end game goal, give you proof that you are on you way to achieving it.Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download...
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Episode 140 - Change Your Brain
Your brain responds to what’s going on in your body, and external stimuli from your environment. So, give it positive stimuli to create a healthy brain.Visit us at Donna J Wellness to dow...
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Episode 139 - Play Detective
We are all different. We have different DNA, genes, cultures, stress levels, body types, and metabolic function. We’ve all been eating different foods, moving in different ways, breathing different air, and having different thoughts...
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Episode 138 - Self-Efficacy for Healthy Change
In order to make healthy changes, you need to believe you can - this is self-efficacy. It's not a quality that's set in stone, it's something you need to work on and build.Visit us at D...
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Episode 137 - Know Your BIG WHY
When wanting to make change, setting goals is not enough. Knowing your BIG WHY - the actual why behind the goal - will help you get you where you want to go.Visit us at Donna J Wellness...
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Episode 136 - All Sugars Are Created Equal
Coconut sugar, organic cane sugar, honey, maple syrup. While sounding healthier than sugar, they are all used in the body the same way and will cause the same insulin spike as regular white sugar.Visit us at
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Episode 135 - Chronic Pain
Many of us believe that pain is a normal part of aging, but it's not, it can be detrimental to your health. Taking step to reduce inflammation is the key to avoiding and reducing chronic pain.Visit us at
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Episode 134 - Who's in Charge?? Your Gut or Your Brain
When we think of gut health usually the last thing we think about is our brain health, but we need to start. They each have their own nervous system, and they talk to each other. Maybe we should start listening.Visit us at <...
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Episode 133 - The Information in Food
The science of nutrigenomics has proven time and time again that the food we consume talks to our genes and our genes express themselves after the conversation by causing changes to our cells. This in turn turns genes on and off, a...
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Episode 132 - How to Never Diet Again
Diets don't work, but there are things you can do that can.Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.
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Episode 131 - Why Yo-Yo Dieting is So Unhealthy
Yo-yo dieting has been shown to have a number of health consequences, including muscle loss, fatty liver and heart disease.Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book wi...
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Episode 130 - Meditation for Brain Health
Meditation helps you close out the unnecessary windows so you can focus on what’s essential. When you re-focus, you enjoy life more and perform at a higher level.Visit us at Donna J Wellness ...
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Episode 129 - Why Processed, Vegan "Meat" is So Unhealthy
Yes, processed, vegan "meat" can be a convenient alternative to meat for individuals who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet or who want to reduce their meat intake for health or environmental reasons. But these fake meats are made from processed...
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Episode 128 - Aging Doesn't Have to Suck
Aging is a natural process that we all go through, and it doesn't have to be negative. With the right mindset, lifestyle choices, and self-care practices, aging can be a fulfilling and enjoyable journey. Visit us at
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Episode 127 - What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
Hormesis is a biological phenomenon where exposure to low levels of stressors or toxins have a beneficial effect on the body’s health and longevity. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to downlo...
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Episode 126 - Everything You Need to Know About Glycation
Glycation is a chemical reaction that occurs when sugar molecules in the bloodstream bind to proteins or fats without the involvement of enzymes. This process creates harmful molecules called advanced glycation end products (AGEs), that lead to...
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Episode 125 - What is Inflammaging?
Inflammaging is defined as an age-related increase in the level of inflammatory markers in the body’s blood and tissues. It is a strong risk factor for multiple diseases that are highly prevalent in the aging process.Visit us at <...
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Episode 124 - Our Two Types of Fat
We have two types of fat in our bodies - subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Find out which one is more unhealthy, and what to do about it.Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download ou...
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Episode 123 - Why Environmental Toxins Are So... Toxic
Environmental toxins are everywhere!! They're linked to many illnesses, so it's important to take steps to avoid them. Check out our
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Episode 122 - Why the Last Diet You Followed Didn't Work
Diets don't work, and here is my 9 reasons why.Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.
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Episode 121 - Why Movement is So Important
We need to get moving!! It's essential to our health, wellness, and aging process.Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.
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