Difficult Conversations About Beauty
The good, the bad, and the ugly. Be prepared to have some difficult conversations about beauty. By delving deep into what beauty really looks like, Anita East will leave no stone unturned. Best-selling author of Beautiful Unique Faces and a sought-after speaker, Anita has performed over 18,000 non-surgical cosmetic medicine treatments in her busy clinic.In bite-sized episodes, Anita will explore what's currently making the most 'beauty' noise. She'll take your questions about beauty, and if she doesn't know the answers, she'll enlist the help of other professionals. Anita will also, from time to time, have some Difficult Conversations About Beauty with exciting guests. These will be equal parts revealing and comforting.Anita aims to rip apart society's expectations of perfection and share her proven formula for becoming happier and more beautiful in your own skin.
Difficult Conversations About Beauty
Listening to Your Gut: Making a Plan to Reduce Stress and Eat Healthier
Welcome to Difficult Conversations About Beauty, a podcast hosted by Anita East — author of the book Beautiful Unique Faces and a Nurse Practitioner with a special interest in dermatology, primary care, non-surgical cosmetic medicine, women’s health, and nutritional medicine.
This podcast explores the science, psychology, and social impact of beauty through honest and evidence-based conversations.
Before we begin, please note that the information shared in this podcast is intended for general educational purposes only. It does not replace personalised medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Every individual’s health needs are unique, and listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from a qualified health-care professional who understands their personal medical history.
If medicines or prescription-only products are discussed in this episode, that information is intended solely for registered health-care professionals and is provided in accordance withAHPRA and TGA regulations. These discussions are not advertisements, endorsements, or recommendations for use.
By continuing to listen, you acknowledge that Difficult Conversations About Beauty provides professional discussion and education — not direct clinical advice.
Welcome back to the Difficult Conversations About Beauty Podcast. In our last episode, we had a deep dive conversation with Dr. Agnes Warchalowski about the crucial connection between our gut health, stress levels, and overall well-being. Dr. Agnes left us with two powerful action items: reducing processed food intake and minimising stress in our lives. Today, we're going to explore how to implement these steps, even when life throws unexpected challenges our way.
After our insightful conversation with Dr. Agnes, I embarked on a journey to prioritise my health and well-being. However, life had other plans. Despite my intentions, I found myself in a whirlwind of stress, with circumstances well beyond my control amplifying my anxiety.
Finding Solace on My Birthday: On my birthday, amidst the chaos, I took a moment to reflect on what truly brings me joy and comfort. It was a day of self-care, filled with writing, a rejuvenating massage, and a spontaneous decision to change up my look with a Taylor Swift-inspired fringe. These simple acts of self-love reminded me of the importance of nurturing my mind and body.
The healing massage, unearthed buried emotions and allowed me to confront long-avoided decisions. Despite the challenges, I made a commitment to start the journey towards better health, just as Dr. Agnes advised. I recognised that healing is not always linear and requires patience and perseverance.
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