Your skin didn’t suddenly “forget” how to glow—its inputs changed. Laura sits down with renowned aesthetician and founder of SkinDiva Labs & Bella Reina Spa, Nancy Reagan, to unpack why estrogen loss dries skin, slows cell turnover, and triggers jawline breakouts, and how a smart mix of training, treatments, and toxin-light routines brings radiance back.

We get specific about the fitness-skin link: how strength training preserves facial fullness, why overdoing cardio without enough protein can hollow the face, and the reason that oxygen-rich blood flow after a workout mimics a mini facial from the inside out.

Nancy breaks down barrier-first routines that actually work in midlife: gentle cleansers, consistent but non-harsh exfoliation, and humectants plus lipids. We go beyond buzzwords to clarify “natural” vs truly low-tox care, and why fragrance, dyes, and certain salon exposures can quietly inflame sensitive, menopausal skin.

• • estrogen decline slowing cell turnover and moisture
• • lifestyle toxins overwhelming the barrier
• • exercise increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery
• • balancing cardio with protein to protect facial fat
• • microcurrent improving facial muscle tone
• • smart exfoliation for body and face
• • microneedling with peptides, exosomes and PDRN
• • vegan, barrier-first skincare for sensitivity
• • natural vs clean claims clarified
• • hormonal acne triggers and hygiene habits
• • reducing everyday chemical exposure
• • resilience, gratitude and consistency

On the pro side, Nancy favors classic microneedling over RF and explains how peptides, exosomes, PDRN, and NAD-supporting actives can meaningfully improve texture and firmness. She also discusses microcurrent to train facial muscles so the skin sits higher, offering a thoughtful alternative to defaulting to injectables.

We also touch on bioidentical hormone therapy, emphasizing personalized dosing guided by labs to restore moisture and resilience, not a one-size patch. Practical fixes abound: clean your phone and pillowcases, wash brushes, adjust detergents, lift heavier to fight sarcopenia, and fuel with adequate protein to protect your face.

The message is simple and powerful—consistency. Small, steady choices across movement, nutrition, and skincare compound into a confident, ageless glow.

If this conversation helped you rethink your routine, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a midlife skin reset, and leave a quick review to help more women find it.

Find Nancy Reagan & Bella Reina Spa & Skin Diva Labs:

Website: https://bellareinaspa.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skindivalabs/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@skindivalabs

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What if belonging didn’t require shrinking who you are? We open the door to a different kind of wellness journey—one built on authenticity, embodied practices, and community that feels like home.

Laura shares how a messy, heartfelt start in the early YouTube era sparked a global community of women who showed up for realness over perfection. Kayla adds the next chapter: a spiritual awakening in college, a leap from corporate to Pilates and somatic work, and a clear lesson that aliveness is the best compass for a meaningful life.

Together, we explore the tension between curation and connection and why many of us are craving deeper, longer experiences over quick tips and hacks. We talk about the healing power of women gathering with intention, the science-meets-spirit insights learned through Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work, and how nervous system regulation, breath, and movement can unlock profound change. You’ll hear stories of transformation, practical tools to return to your body, and a reminder that the goal isn’t to become a new person—it’s to remember the truest version of you.

We also share details of our Self Love Reset Retreat in Tulum: March 5-9, 2026 five days of Pilates, yoga, EFT tapping, self-compassion work, Mayan sound healing, cacao ceremony, beach rituals, and built-in time to rest or explore.

Solo travelers are welcome, multigenerational duos are encouraged, and every attendee co-creates the space with presence and care. If you’ve been looking for a place where authenticity and belonging can finally coexist, consider this your invitation.

If this resonated, follow the show, share it with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more women can find this community. Your story and your light matter here.

Find Kayla Helen Online:

✨ Instagram (Personal): @kaylaahelen

💫 Instagram (Meet Your Threshold): @meetyourthreshold

🎥 YouTube: The Instructor’s Studio

🌸 The Self Love Reset Retreat: Learn More

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Roberta Ravella - The Joy Experiment

The Heart and Science of reating Joy, Ease & Flow in Your Life and Business

What if joy wasn’t the reward after the grind, but the operating system from the start? In this episode, we sit down with Roberta Ravella, creator of The Joy Experiment, to explore how aligning your work with your energetic values turns hustle into flow and marketing into a magnet—not a megaphone.

Roberta shares her shift from top mortgage marketing strategist to a coach who centers ease, clarity, and self-trust—and what happened when success still felt off until she learned to follow the energy, not the noise.

We dive into The Joy Experiment’s Energetic Values Frequency framework—Impactful Guide, Visionary Creator, Sovereign Explorer, and Resonant Connector—revealing how each shines in alignment (and what misalignment looks like). You’ll leave with practical ways to design your week, choose your marketing channels, and reset your nervous system when push turns to strain.

Plus: three simple shifts you can try today—morning appreciation, a news detox, and micro-resets that bring you back to center. If you’ve been taught that struggle earns success, consider this your permission slip to build with ease, trust your intuition, and let joy be the strategy.

Find Roberta Ravella:

Website: TheJoyExperement.live

Tik Tok: @robertagravella

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Laura London is the host of The Connected Body Podcast, holistic health coach. She’s passionate about helping women reconnect with their bodies, energy, and inner strength.

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