Luscious Living Podcast
🌺 Welcome to the Luscious Living Podcast, where personal growth meets wellness. Your host, Selin Bilgin, Award-Winning Registered Holistic Nutritionist, guides you with insights that blends Western science and Eastern wisdom to support you in key stages of your hormone health journey. Each episode offers practical, evidence-informed strategies to help you look, feel, and live your best.
🤭 Side Effects of Glowing-Up (That No One Else Talks About)
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You don't just gain things when you glow up... You shed. You outgrow. You may even separate.
This is because growth isn't socially neutral. When you change, you change your position within your relationships, your environments, and even the way you think about your own life.
I've experienced my own glow-up in a lot of areas of my life - probably the most visually obvious being my health. If you've watched my older YouTube videos, you can literally see that evolution.But some of the biggest changes weren't physical...
🌻 Back-to-School Glow Up: Nutrition, TCM Rituals & Wellness Essentials for the Season Ahead
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Back-to-school season isn't just for kids...it's a full-body reset, and your energy, immunity, and nervous system are all asking for a little extra support right now. In this episode, Selin breaks down a complete Glow Up Checklist blending nutrition science and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wisdom, so you can walk into fall feeling grounded, energized, and glowing from the inside out.
Selin covers:
♡ The #1 food non-negotiable this season to avoid the mid-morning crash
♡ Astragalus root: the ancient Qi-tonifying herb your immune system needs before cold season hits
♡ The fou...
🥗 Why You're Doing Everything Right & STILL Not Feeling Your Best!
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Why are you doing everything “right” but still not feeling your best?
You’re eating better. You’re trying to stay active. You’re working on your routines, your mindset, your sleep, and your overall wellness... but something still feels off.
In this podcast, Selin shares why feeling your best can be more complicated than simply “doing all the right things,” and why adding more rules, restriction, supplements, or wellness habits isn’t always the answer.
If you’re interested in holistic health, women’s wellness, nutrition, healthy lifestyle ha...
🌟 Thriving-Girl Summer Routine (Simple Steps to Feel Better NOW!)
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Summer isn’t just a season… it’s a whole vibe! Think radiant skin, steady energy, better digestion, balanced moods, and those little daily rituals that make you feel like the main character.
In this episode, we’re creating your ultimate Thriving-Girl Summer Routine with 8 simple (but powerful) steps using the wisdom of herbs, teas, nourishing foods, beauty rituals, and lifestyle habits. SHOP your hand-picked staples HERE!
• Summer herbs that help you feel refreshed, hydrated and glowing
• Build your summer plate with f...
🌹Your Weight Loss Guide! (& GLOW-UP Secrets...)
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Most people believe that weight loss is about calories, workouts, and willpower...but lasting change is so much deeper than that.
In this episode, we're exploring why sustainable weight loss is really a personal-development journey. The habits you build, the beliefs you challenge, the boundaries you set, and the identity you create all shape your long-term success far more than another diet ever could...
If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting over, this conversation will help you see your journey through a completely different lens. Because...
⭐ Your Mid-Year RESET is Served! (& Glow Up Audit)
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Get in girl, it's time for a mid-year reset.
If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, off track, or simply ready for a fresh start, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and realign with the life you're building.
This episode centres around health, hobbies, habits & relationships to help you reconnect with your vision and reset your habits for the months ahead.
Grab a notebook, your favorite drink, and join me for a thoughtful mid-year check-in designed to help you finish the year glowing ⭐
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👑 Non-Food REWARDS (Pleasure *Without* The Food Noise)
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When food becomes the default reward for every task, emotion, or milestone, it quietly stops being nourishment and starts functioning as regulation, distraction, and a main-source of pleasure and fun. We LOVE a great food reward over at Luscious Living, however, in this episode, Selin introduces a variety of ideas for non-food rewards that help you feel regulated, goal-oriented and feeling absolutely luscious.
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✨ SIMPLE & Doable Strategies If You Are ALWAYS Tired (Despite a Full Night of Sleep!)
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This is a clinically grounded yet elegantly strategic episode exploring the deeper physiological roots of fatigue, including nutritional deficiencies, gut microbiome imbalance, and blood sugar instability.
This episode unpacks how subtle disruptions in digestion, nutrient assimilation, and glucose regulation can quietly drain energy, cloud mental clarity, and disrupt metabolic harmony. With a refined, evidence-informed approach, it highlights foundational strategies to support gut health, stabilize blood sugar, and restore optimal nutrient status for sustained vitality.
Designed for listeners seeking a luxurious, intelligent approach to energy restoration, metabolic balance, and whole-body...
🍐 REBUILD Your Gut Post-Antibiotics (Simple Nutrition Steps to Rebuild Your Microbiome!)
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Antibiotics are life-saving - and - they can also temporarily disrupt your gut microbiome, digestion, energy, and even mood. In this episode, Selin breaks down a simple, food-first approach to restoring gut health after antibiotics without extremes, confusion, or over-supplementing.
You’ll learn what to focus on in the first few weeks after antibiotics, which foods help rebuild beneficial gut bacteria in a realistic, sustainable way.
This is a grounded guide for anyone feeling bloated, off, fatigued, or “not quite themselves” after antibiotic use that wants a clear reset path b...
☁️ Does Your Mind Feel Foggy or Heavy? (Your Brain-Fog Fix!)
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If your brain feels like it’s wrapped in cotton…you reread the same sentence three times. You lose your words mid‑conversation. Your mind feels thick, heavy, slow.
This isn’t a personality flaw or “just being tired" - it's BRAIN FOG!
In this episode, Selin breaks down what brain fog actually is - from both a modern health and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective - and shines light on the importance of a strong digestive system, as well as fluid metabolism when it comes to a sharper m...
😇 THIS Is What to Do If You're Always Gassy...No Matter What You Eat!
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Most people assume gas is a “food problem...” Maybe it's something you ate. Or - something you just have to live with.
This episode breaks down why you eat relatively “clean” and still deal with persistent gas using both a functional digestion lens and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Selin goes into:
The specific habits that quietly disrupt digestion (even healthy ones)Why “clean eating” can still overwhelm your gutHow food temperature, meal timing, and fiber load change gas productionThe stress–gut connection and how it impacts motility Simple, practical shifts that red...🦋 Holistic Nutrition for HYPOTHYROID (+ Mind/Body Connection)
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In this podcast episode, Selin takes a deeper, nutritionally-informed look at hypothyroidism through a holistic nutrition and mind–body framework. She breaks down the key nutrients required for optimal thyroid function, including how deficiencies can subtly impact energy, metabolism, mood, and weight regulation.
She also explores the often-overlooked emotional patterns that influence thyroid health that may surprise you!
You’ll walk away with practical, evidence-informed nutrition strategies and supportive lifestyle principles designed to restore balance, support metabolism, and promote sustainable energy from the inside out.
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💅 Beauty & Wellness Rituals for The Unapologetically EXTRA Woman
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Calling all unashamedly EXTRA gals!
This episode is your permission slip to do the absolute most... and then do a little more. We all have different seasons of life... and when life feels heavy, the Luscious Living Podcast encourages you to lean even further into self-care (rather than away from it.
Today's episode dives into beauty and fashion tips that enhance your natural beauty, wellness habits when you have time to do more, and skincare rituals woman who knows that showing up for herself is the most luxurious thing s...
🌷 THIS Is Your Go-To Spring Wellness & GLOW Guide!
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Ahhh Spring. The perfect time to refresh your body, mind, and surroundings. In this episode, I explore gentle habits and seasonal rituals that help you feel lighter, more energized, and fully alive. From simple beauty tips and self-care routines, to decluttering your home, moving your body, sipping liver-supportive teas, and embracing hobbies or volunteering, these practical strategies help you thrive this spring.
Learn how to:
Support your liver and overall wellness with seasonal foods and teasRefresh your look with effortless, glowing beauty habitsDeclutter your space to create mental clarityCultivate hobbies...💋Unsexy Habits That WILL Make You Sexier This Year
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Quietly transform your body, energy, and confidence with unsexy yet achievable lifestyle tweaks that are far from glamorous -- but make a lasting impact. Learn how consistency beats obsession, and why “unsexy” actions are the real secret to feeling vibrant, magnetic, and effortlessly sexy.
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🕊️ POTS: The Cellular Repair Guide to Get Your Energy (& LIFE!) Back
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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is more than “just dizziness.” In this episode, Selin break down POTS from both a Western medical and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, connecting autonomic nervous system dysfunction and mitochondrial stress with your symptoms.
If you’re navigating POTS, chronic fatigue, dysautonomia, or unexplained lightheadedness, this episode gives you a clear, integrative roadmap...bridging science and ancient medicine to stabilize energy, strengthen resilience, and reclaim your vitality from the inside out.
Keywords: POTS, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, dysautonomia, TCM for POTS, acupuncture for POTS, nervou...
🚨 PMDD: What’s Actually Going On, And Where to Start If You Feel Overwhelmed
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If you feel like a completely different person before your period... intense mood swings, anxiety, rage, depression, brain fog, bloating, or cravings - you’re not imagining it. PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) is deeply connected to how your body processes hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and stress - and food plays a major role in all of it.
In this episode, we break down how what you eat directly impacts PMDD symptoms, from emotional volatility to fatigue and sleep issues. You’ll how nutrient depletion before your period affe...
💋 How to Softly Enter The New Year (Without the Pressure to Change *Everything*)
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What if the new year didn’t require a complete reinvention of yourself? In this episode, I shift away from unrealistic resolutions and “new year, new me” pressure, and leaning into a softer, more intentional way of beginning again.
Press play and learn how to step into the new year feeling grounded, supported, and fully yourself. ✨
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🎄5 Festive Ways to Get Into The Holiday Spirit Without The BLOAT!
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This episode invites a softer, more refined way to experience the season...one that prioritizes sensory pleasure, nervous system regulation, and presence over excess.
Learn gentle ways to soothe your nervous system, and feel more grounded, light, and fully immersed in the richness of the holidays, without overindulgence or guilt.
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🍸 The Chic Holiday Survival Guide (Festive Fun Without the Overindulgence!)
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In this episode, I reveal chic, refined, and effortless ways to celebrate December while keeping your festive energy high, and your indulgences balanced.
This is perfect for you if you want to feel indulgent, glamorous, and in control this season; all tips I wish I knew sooner.
Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas!
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🌮 Is Your Medication Quietly Depleting These *KEY* Nutrients?
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Today, I'm diving into something most clinicians barely touch on: how SSRIs can quietly drain key nutrients—and exactly how to refill them with delicious, effective, real-food strategies that help to make a difference.
Many women don’t realize that antidepressants (SSRIs) can deplete key nutrients needed for hormone balance, energy production, and stable mood. In this episode, we break down the most common SSRI-related nutrient deficiencies—like B-vitamins, magnesium, and CoQ10—why they matter for metabolic and hormonal health, and how to restore them through targeted nutrition and lifestyl...
🎀 EAT Your Way to a Good Mood (& All-Day Energy)
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Feeling moody, anxious, or exhausted for no clear reason? It might not be “just stress” — it could be your blood sugar. In this episode of Eat Your Way to a Good Mood, Selin dives into how unstable blood sugar levels can trigger mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, and brain fog — and what you can do to stabilize them throughout your day.
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How blood sugar affects mood, hormones, and mental healthSimple nutrition habits to prevent energy dips and irritabilityThe best breakfast structure to stabilize ablood sugar all dayHow to use prot...🍌 Eat These EASY Foods to Elevate Energy & Focus
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Think of this as your weekly coffee chat about food, feelings, and feeling fabulous. Selin Bilgin makes the science of mood and food effortless—showing you how to eat, think, and live in a way that supports better energy, focus, and joy. Because wellness should feel good, not complicated! Each episode blends science, holistic wisdom, and modern wellness to help you glow from the inside out ✨
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🗝️ The Luxe Lock-In (Your Autumn Beauty & Wellness Guide!)
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As the air turns crisp and golden hues paint the world, it’s time to realign your wellness routine with the rhythm of autumn. In this episode, I explore how to gracefully transition your body, mind, and energy for the cooler months ahead. Expect insights on seasonal nourishment, self-care rituals, and mindful living to help you stay grounded, radiant, and balanced this fall.
✨ Perfect for those seeking holistic wellness, seasonal living, and intentional health practices.
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with the founder of Fatskn, Caitlin Warrington, where we dive into her journey of starting a successful skincare company, why she chose beef tallow as the key ingredient, and how she balances entrepreneurship with motherhood. We talk about the realities of building a brand from scratch, staying true to your values, and navigating business and family life. It was a delight to speak with Caitlin!
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💅 Hot Girls Mind Their Own Business (& Level Up!)
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Hot girls know their focus is the engine behind their beauty and success. By minding their own business, they protect their energy, sharpen their vision, and create space for consistent growth. The result? An effortless radiance and goals achieved with quiet confidence.
#glowup #magnetic #radiance #quietconfidence
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🌶 Boost Your LIBIDO! (Hello Miss: Turned On, Tuned In, and Well-Nourished!)
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Perfect for women of all life stages—including perimenopause, postpartum, and high-achieving lifestyles—this episoe is your guide to feeling turned on, tuned in, and well-nourished ;)
This empowering episode designed for women who want to boost their libido, energy, and vitality—naturally. Whether you're navigating hormonal changes, feeling burned out, or simply want to reconnect with your sensual self, this episode dives into the foods that support female libido from the inside out.
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🥗 Nutrients Every VEGAN Goddess Must Know About... (COMMON + Overlooked!)
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Whether you're a long-time vegan or just getting started, even the most health-savvy vegans can unknowingly miss key nutrients that impact energy, mood, hormones, and glow. From classics like B12 and iron to commonly overlooked gaps,, this is your gentle-yet-eye-opening guide to feeling nourished. Small shifts = big upgrades. Let’s help your body thrive!
Check out this Nutritionist curated Vegan Essentials shop designed to fill common nutritional gaps, support vibrant energy, and simplify your wellness routine.
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🍯 PERIMENOPAUSE Nutrition: Eat to Beat Bloating, Brain Fog & Heavy Periods
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Feeling foggy, puffy, or overwhelmed by unpredictable cycles? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken.
In this episode, we dive into talking about how targeted nutrition can support your body through the hormonal waves of perimenopause with more ease and energy.
Tune in for gentle, grounded guidance that meets you where you are 💕 and don't forget to download your FREE Perimenopause Hormone-Friendly Grocery List HERE.
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🥥 Shorts Season? Listen for NATURAL Cellulite Support
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In this short and powerful episode, I’m blending Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western science to help you understand cellulite from the inside out. Learn the REAL roots of why you may get the appearance of cellulite --and how to support your body with targeted food, movement, and rituals. We will especially focus on GUT HEALTH - surprise surprise??
✨ Grab your free 7-Day Smooth & Strong Ritual Checklist to get more tips to your inbox for smoother skin.
Let’s ditch the shame and support the skin you're in—wis...
🕵🏽♀️ Decoding Acne: THIS is What Your Breakouts Are Trying to Telling You!
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Struggling with stubborn breakouts? In this episode, we decode what your acne is really telling you about your hormones, digestion, stress, and more. Learn how to identify root causes through face mapping, and discover holistic tips to clear your skin from the inside out.
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❥ What breakouts on your chin, cheeks, or forehead actually mean
❥ Nutrition and lifestyle shifts to reduce hormonal acne
❥ Simple, natural steps to support clearer, healthier skin
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🌸 BUH-BYE Seasonal Allergies (What to Eat for Relief - Yes, Really!)
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In this episode, we’re diving into how to support your body during allergy season using a holistic, nutrition-focused approach. If you're tired of relying solely on over-the-counter allergy meds and want to explore natural ways to reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and breathe easier—this episode is for you.
You'll learn:
❥ The top anti-inflammatory foods that help calm seasonal allergy symptoms
❥ How gut health, histamines, and the immune system are connected
❥ Key nutrients like quercetin, vitamin C, and omega-3s for natural allergy relief
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💋 FAT LOSS Over 40 (Why Did No One Tell Us This?)
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In this episode, Selin dives into the unique challenges and opportunities that come with fat loss after 40.
You'll learn why what you may have done in your 20's and 30's often stop working, how to adapt to your body's evolving needs, and simple, effective strategies to support lasting results.
Whether you're looking to feel stronger, more energized, or more confident in your skin, this episode will help you approach fat loss with clarity, compassion, and a long-term mindset!
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😬 Would Have PAID Someone to Learn These Fat Loss Mistakes Sooner (Part 2)
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Weight loss is never a straight path—and avoiding common pitfalls can make ALL the difference. In Part 2 of our weight loss mistakes series, Selin continues exploring the factors that often hold people back from seeing results. Whether you're just starting your journey or reevaluating your current routine, understanding what not to do is just as important as knowing what works. Tune in for practical insights, mindset shifts, and real talk about what gets in the way of lasting progress.
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🤯 Are You Making These Common WEIGHT LOSS Mistakes? (Part 1)
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Weight loss is 80% psychology and 20% lifestyle...and if you are feeling stuck and confused as to why you aren't losing weight the way you want to, let this episode be your guide.
In this episode, Selin dives deep into the most common mistakes that can sabotage your weight loss journey, whether you're just starting or have been on the path for a while, and shares key insights from firstly her own experience of losing over 45+lbs without starving, dieting, and HITT workouts - as well as supporting hundreds of men and w...
🍎 EAT Your Way to Healthier Cholesterol Levels: Nutrition 101
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Have you been told you have high cholesterol? Are you looking to learn how you can navigate these steps by optimizing your diet? If you said YES, then you're in the right place.
In this insightful episode, Selin dives into a holistic approach to cholesterol management, exploring how food and supplements can play a vital role in evidence-based approaches to optimizing heart health.
Additionally, we explore the role of supplements, highlighting their potential benefits and how to incorporate them into your daily routine.
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💜 MENOPAUSE Q&A: Waking Up at 3 AM, Should You Take a Multi-Vitamin & No Motivation
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Navigating menopause can be challenging, and I'm here to help! In this candid Q&A episode, I address some of the most common concerns women face during this transformative phase of life. From those frustrating 3 AM wake-ups to the question of whether a multi-vitamin is right for you, I've got you covered.
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🎀 PAIN-FREE Intimacy for Women: An Interview on Oriana's Wellness Journey
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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Oriana, a bright and inspiring young woman who happens to also be cherished client, who courageously shares her personal journey with vaginismus.
Vaginismus, a condition characterized by involuntary muscle spasms that make penetration incredibly painful, is often shrouded in silence and misunderstanding.
Oriana opens up about her experiences, from the initial confusion and emotional challenges to the steps she took toward healing and empowerment. Through her story, we aim to shed light on this often-overlooked condition, providing hope, insight and...
💦 What Every Woman NEEDS to Know About Her Vulvovaginal Health with Dr. Dolores ND
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Get ready to dive into the world of vaginal health and vulva care with our latest episode featuring the fabulous Naturopathic Docr Dr. Dolores.
In this fun and informative chat, we're spilling the tea on everything you need to know about your vulvovaginal health from your roaring 20s all the way through those golden years. Dr. Dolores brings her patient experience and passion to the table as we'll explore why your vagina might be feeling more Sahara than tropical rainforest, and much more!
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🌊 Supplement Q&A: Do Collagen, BIOTIN & Sea Moss Actually Work?
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There are SO many supplements out there - which ones are a fad that actually works, and what should you NOT waste your money on when it comes to hair health? Today, Selin is covering the topics collagen, bitoin, sea moss, and common questions on whether or not they are worth your hard earned coins
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