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I’m Caroline (hi!), the founder of Journey To Glow.

2 years ago, I decided it was time to stop hiding my rosacea under a layer of Jane Iredale Golden Glow pressed powder and to figure out the root cause once and for all.

I knew that I wanted to heal my skin naturally — from the inside out — so I chose the holistic path.

While I met with incredibly gifted and knowledgeable Naturopaths, Functional MDs, Holistic Nutritionists and Ayurvedic practitioners, I quickly realised that healing rosacea wasn’t going to be a straight path. In order to heal what turns out is a tricky skin imbalance, I’d have to become empowered to make choices as well as explore what true healing meant for me.

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Did you know that there’s a HUGE correlation between SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and rosacea?
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The first time a friend pointed me to a study about year ago I was surprised but excited at the prospect of FINALLY getting some answers about rosacea.
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One of the most frustrating thing on my #journeytoglow has been filtering through the stupid information online about skin issues and researching high quality guests for the Journey To Glow podcast.
#itsalotofwork
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That’s why I’m so excited about our freshly released podcast episode:
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EP 39 The Connection Between SIBO & Rosacea With The SIBO Doctor Nirala Jacobi
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In this EP we cover:
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What is SIBO
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The different causes of SIBO
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Symptoms that may point to SIBO: affected motility , hypothyroidism, stealth infections (ex. Lyme)
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Digestive deficits in hydrochloric acid and SIBO
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The impact of medication on the gut
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How food poisoning may trigger SIBO
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Finding the root cause of SIBO
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Why looking at the gut is crucial when you have skin issues
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Tune in on journeytoglow.com/39
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Got question for The SIBO Doctor @dr.nirala.jacobi ? Put ‘em in the comments!
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PS: curious to know... what skin issue are you healing on your #journeytoglow ?

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The Green Beauty Junkie Holiday Gift Guide is live on journeytoglow.com!
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The perfect gift for the savvy green beauty junkie transcends the material world: it feeds the senses, uplifts the soul, encourages rituals of self-care and of course, is 100% non-toxic and promotes a wellness lifestyle.
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Whether you’re shopping for yourself, a wellness warrior or mindful mama, this round up is meant to inspire to make conscious and intentional shopping decisions during this holiday season.
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Check out the gift guide on
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What’s on your wish list? Any green beauty brands you recommend? Drop it in the comments so I can add it the the gift guide!
#greenbeautyjunkie #sustainableshoppingtips #slowbeauty #wellnesslifestyle #journeytoglow

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I think one of the best things to come out of social media recently is the #skinpositivity movement.⁣
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So it’s my absolute honour to share with you a podcast interview with a woman who is part of this movement: photographer Sophie Harris Taylor.⁣ @sophieharristaylor ⁣
When I came across Sophie’s photos from her recent project Epidermis, I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast to talk about:⁣
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Why it’s so damn important for women to love themselves and the skin they’re in⁣
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The idea behind Epidermis and what Sophie hopes the photos will do for women⁣ ⁣
How we can change the beauty industry so we can see a more realistic representation of women with real bodies and real skin⁣
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How to lead courageously on social media and embody the change we want to see in the world⁣
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We start the episode with a 5-minute coaching session where I take you through a simple but effective exercise to anchor in your True Self. (HINT: Your True Self has boundless love and compassion for you and will silence the inner critic in your head that makes you feel like crap.)⁣
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Listen to the episode on journeytoglow.com/38⁣
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Please tag someone who will be empowered and inspired!⁣
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Or tag someone you’d like me to have on the podcast to talk about skin positivity or someone who has an inspiring journey to glow!

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We want to make sure we create content, courses and podcast episodes that really support you on your journey to glow.
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So, could you please take a moment to fill out a short survey?
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You'll automatically be entered to win a beautiful book: Pure Skincare by Stephanie L. Tourles. @stephanie_tourles
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The winner will be announced Sunday December 1st via the Glowletter and on our Instagram stories.
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When are we going to stop believing the bullshit fed to us by the beauty industry?⁣
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Everyday we’re bombarded with messages that insidiously enter our sub-conscious mind and make us believe we are less than.⁣
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Less than beautiful because we have less than perfect skin⁣
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Less than beautiful because we have wrinkles⁣
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Less than beautiful because we have acne⁣
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Less than beautiful because we have rosacea⁣
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Less than beautiful because we have sun spots or acne scars ⁣
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Well I got news for you:⁣
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I love my imperfect skin⁣
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I love my sun spots⁣
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I love my wrinkles⁣
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I love my skin, I love my body and I love myself just as I am⁣
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I refuse to buy into the illusion sold to us by the beauty industry and glossy magazines where skin is so Photoshopped we don’t even see pores anymore.⁣
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I’m living a FULL LIFE and I won’t have anyone tell me that I’m "less than” or that I’m doing something wrong because I have some freaking sun spots or wrinkles or rosacea.⁣
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My life is real, and messy and beautiful.⁣
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I accept myself as I am and practice kindness towards myself on my journey to glow.⁣ #journeytoglow #selfacceptance #iambeautiful #skinpositivity #stopthebullshit

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✨{New podcast episode}✨
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In this episode of the Journey To Glow podcast, we talk to author Tori Holmes about her book Beauty Water and simple but effective ways to incorporate adaptogenic plants to support skin health.
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I’ve been using adaptogens regularly now for years and they’ve become essential!
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Fun fact: in a past life, @torisadventure crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a ROW BOAT. 🚣‍♀️ How crazy cool is that?
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The full story and more on journeytoglow.com/36
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Got questions on adaptogenic herbs for clear glowing skin?Tag Tori @beautywaterwellness in the comments!
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It’s estimated that 125 millions humans have psoriasis worldwide.⁣
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Add other skin conditions such as #rosacea, #acne, #eczema, #dermatitis and this adds up to a whole lot of beautiful humans looking for solutions.⁣
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When I started doing research for Journey To Glow (after an A-HA moment that maybe I could share a bit of what I had learned on my journey…) I realized that I wasn’t alone!⁣
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I know it might sound silly but not a lot of people around me actually knew what rosacea was…⁣
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Then I started reading comments online about women who felt depressed, anxious and stressed about their skin and I thought: “nah-ah, we gotta do something about this.)⁣
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And that’s how Journey To Glow came about.⁣
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To provide natural and holistic solutions to help you heal fully and completely ⁣
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(Yes, it’s possible, just dive into the library of podcast episodes I’ve recorded and you’ll hear from many women who have cleared their skin, again naturally and holistically.)⁣
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To connect people together (the Journey To Glow community) so you (me) could feel supported because you/we are definitely not alone on this journey.⁣
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I think it’s great to have a dedicated day of awareness such as #WorldPsoriasisDay ⁣
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But you know what I think is even better?⁣
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Empowerment.⁣
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Taking the healing process into YOUR OWN HANDS.⁣
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You are not alone.⁣
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You can do this.⁣
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Solutions abound.⁣
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Help is here.⁣
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But you have to show up, do the work, ask questions, try something new (functional medicine is a great start.)⁣
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Help us get the word out, tag someone in the comments that need to feel uplifted and hopeful.⁣
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Share this post on your feed or stories.⁣
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Let’s create a movement of empowered humans walking confidently and lovingly on their journey to glow.⁣
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PS: See the second slide for the “Skin in Crisis Guide” which you can download for free on journeytoglow.com (LINK IN BIO)⁣
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One of our most downloaded episode of the #journeytoglow podcast is with this glowing goddess, Janelle aka @thefreespiritfoodie who’s currently galavanting around the world, living her best life!
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In this episode Janelle and I talked about healing from the inside-out (and what that truly means...)
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How the Medical Medium books had a huge impact on Janelle’s understanding of acne, specifically the root cause.
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The benefits of #celeryjuice but, most importantly, the benefit of a plant based diet when you want clear, healthy skin.
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What happens when pathogens in the liver feed on heavy metals and hence, why you want to safely cleanse the liver.
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Listen to our conversation on journeytoglow.com/8
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In the blog post I also link my favourite Medical Medium books and juicers.
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Have you tried celery juice or any of the Medical Medium tips from his books?
If so, has it helped your skin?
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#medicalmedium #liverrescue #celeryjuicebenefits #clearskin #glowingskin

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Let’s talk about sustainable energy (vs the boost caffeine gives us and then...the “I need a nap” crash)⁣
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Here are my go-to’s for energy, especially when I need a mid-afternoon pick me up that doesn’t involve coffee ☕️ ⁣
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I love UBER ENERGY from @humnutrition, I've been using it for years. The main ingredient in this formula #rhodiolarosea is said to increase energy, endurance, strength, and mental capacity. Great for busy babes who want to stay mentally sharp.⁣
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ENERGY by @welltoldco also contains Rhodiola plus #maca and #matcha which gives me a “clean” and stable energy boost. No highs or jitters here.⁣
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I discovered @doterra MITO 2 MAX recently and it's now a staple. This complex, powerhouse of a formula contains Acetyl-L-carnitine which supports mitochondrial function ⁣
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Oligonol which is a unique and potent antioxidant blend that combines biologically active polyphenols from lychee fruit and green tea said to be effective at protecting cells against free radicals and oxidation⁣
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And one of my favourite adaptogenic herbs: Ashwagandha root extract, which is said to boost energy levels, support immunity while also having positive effects on mood, sleep, and stress. You've probably seen me add Ashwagandha to my coffee, MITO2MAX is a great alternative especially that the formula is COMPLETE. you won't need anything else for your beautiful, sustained energy. (Yes, bye-bye coffee!)⁣
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Lastly, Peppermint essential oil -- my bestie . I use her with reverence EVERYDAY and I bow to her incredible regenerating power.⁣
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One drop in the palm of my hand, I dip my pinky finger and put just a tiny bit on my tongue to refresh the breath and then, I rub my hands together and inhale 10 long deep breathes. (Don't skip this last step!)⁣
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Extra tip: when you feel sleepy, try taking 5 to 10 SUPER loooooong inhales and extra long exhales... Count to 5 on your inhale (or longer) and double your exhale. The key is to get all the stale air from your belly and breathe in fresh oxygen. That alone will give a super boost to your system.⁣
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What are your tips for energy? Have you tried and of these supplements? Have you tried peppermint essential oils?⁣

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This is Jenn Malecha aka the @wholistichealthboss and she’s my FABULOUS guest in episode 35 of the #journeytoglow podcast.
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This episode is a MUST if you suspect you have mold in your home, office or workplace or think that you may suffer one of the many symptoms associated with #moldtoxicity
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This episode is also for you if you’ve tried *everything* and your skin is still very vocal about her unhappiness.
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Jenn is a Functional Diagnostics Nutrition Coach and she had A LOT to say on the subject, a fascinating conversation.
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Tune in on journeytoglow.com/35
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Got questions for Jenn? Leave em in the comment and don’t forget to tag @wholistichealthboss
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Please tag someone who needs to hear this!
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#functionalnutrition #healthcoach #skinissues #acne #psoriasiswarrior

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Are your thoughts kind to yourself? Do you smile when you look in the mirror? Or do you judge and criticize yourself?
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Take a moment to appreciate the magic of who you are and give thanks to the miracle that is your body.
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#journeytoglow #journeytoglowingskin #glowinggoddess #shinefromwithin

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JTG #34 SIBO Made Simple With Phoebe Lapine ⁣⁣
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We’re starting season 2 of Journey To Glow podcast with author, chef and super fun gal @phoebelapine host of the SIBO Made Simple podcast.⁣
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In this episode, Phoebe Lapine and Journey To Glow host Caroline Frenette explore:⁣⁣
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Phoebe’s Wellness Project which became a book⁣⁣
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Simple but high impact changes you can make to your diet⁣⁣
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3 things to remove from your diet that will have an almost overnight impact on your energy + health⁣⁣
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The foods Phoebe gave up that cleared her recurring perioral dermatitis in 3 weeks (and it never came back)⁣⁣
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How Phoebe discovered she had SIBO⁣⁣
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Are SIBO tests reliable?⁣⁣
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Should you test for SIBO if you don’t have the symptoms?⁣⁣
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How to pinpoint the root cause of your SIBO⁣⁣
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The link between SIBO and rosacea⁣⁣
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Phoebe’s health team and how to create your own team of health allies⁣⁣
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Got questions about SIBO? Tag @phoebelapine in the comments!
#sibo #sibodiet #siborecipes #sibodietrecipes

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What are your favorite, clean beauty brands?⁣
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There are so many amazing clean beauty brands nowadays, there’s no need to buy toxic, endocrine disrupting products!⁣
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I particularly love brands that practice sustainability, that honour and respect plant-wisdom and craft their formulas with intentionality and care.⁣
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I also make it a priority to only shop from brands that share similar values of caring for the planet and giving back.⁣
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I listed all my favorite brands in this post https://journeytoglow.com/clean-nontoxic-organic-skincare-products/ (link in bio)⁣
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Please share in the comments your favourite clean beauty brands and tell me why you love them? What stands out for you?
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#cleanbeauty #nontoxicbeauty #nontoxicbeautyproducts

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Clearing ✨ Aligning ✨ Strengthening ✨
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This week I committed to something that will ask me to get out of my comfy cocoon and share my vision for Journey To Glow with a group of entrepreneurs/ leaders / collaborators / potential partners.
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I’m usually ok with high visibility and challenges except these days, I’m not.
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I also find myself highly protective of Journey to Glow, the womxn in our community and our mission to provide natural & holistic solutions to heal our skin.
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I want to keep this a safe and sacred space to heal, to awaken our inner healer and to walk this sometimes difficult journey of learning to love ourselves and the skin we’re in.
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Part of me is excited at the prospect of reaching more people that need this empowering information via the podcast, social media, our YouTube channel and the Glow Blog.
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But another part of me doesn’t want to talk about Journey to Glow with people who have no idea what rosacea is or how hard it is to struggle with acne, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis...
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Does that make sense?
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I asked my inner wisdom for guidance this am and she said “get your ass on a yoga mat.”
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I’ll keep you posted on my energetic progress.
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Do you have any practices that help you get back into center?
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Thank you for all the lovely DMs sharing that you love the journey to glow podcast!
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Season 2 is starting October 1st and I’m excited to share with you many more incredible interviews with #skinhealingexperts
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If you want to support the show, please consider leaving a thoughtful review on iTunes or share your favourite episodes on social media.
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This will help get this information in the ears of as many people as possible.
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In the comments I’d love to know: are you a podcast listener?
What was your favourite episode so far?
And what would you love for us to dive into in season 2?
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🙌 Kiss My Sexy Ass 🙌
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Reposting @nadiafelsch with permission as a follow up to my bikini 👙 🏄🏻‍♀️ post because we need to change the conversation around body image.
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Who else is tired 😴 of the current “beauty culture” and want to see some much needed diversity and REALNESS?
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This is what @nadiafelsch had to say:
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“Cellulite and?⁣⁣⁣⁣
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The more we censor what’s completely normal and present on most of us women, the more power we give it.⁣⁣⁣⁣
So I’m taking back my own power.⁣⁣⁣⁣
Here’s my cellulite.⁣⁣⁣⁣
And?⁣⁣⁣⁣
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It doesn’t make me (or you!) unhealthy or “full of toxins” and eye roll 🙄 to every shitty influencer who tells you otherwise and sells you a plan to “eliminate” it.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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And hey no judgement, I’ve totally Googled ‘how to get rid of cellulite’ too.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Except that why?⁣⁣⁣⁣
Am I not beautiful or allowed to enjoy my body until it’s gone?⁣⁣⁣⁣
What if this is my body healthy? ⁣⁣⁣⁣
Which yes, it totally freaking is.⁣⁣⁣⁣
Because this is the body that I take care of and do so without obsession.⁣⁣⁣⁣
It’s a body that doesn’t have 99% of my attention and self-loathing because how on earth is that healthy?⁣⁣⁣⁣
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So the diet culture that supports this total BS can f*** right off!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Since speaking with @amysheppardpie for our latest episode of @whatdoieat.thepodcast a few weeks ago, I’ve been really struck by this idea and the censoring of everything has to stop!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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So whilst I don’t photoshop or use filters to hide anything, and I’m kind of freaking out about sharing this image because of the statement it’s making, that’s all of the reasons that I want to share it too.⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Because I’ve derived so much strength from seeing individuals claim their space and not censor their words or their bodies and I want to add to that strength of community.⁣⁣⁣⁣”
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Thank you Nadia and all the women who are showing courageously, breaking the mold of convention and pushing the conversation towards #bodypositivity
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