The Beauty of Becoming | Makeup, Mindset, and Midlife Magic with Erica Taylor
Midlife beauty isn’t about reinvention—it’s about refinement. In this episode, Erica Taylor shares her most copied beauty tips, from where to place your blush to how to avoid makeup mistakes that “drop” the face. These aren’t gimmicks—they’re micro-adjustments that lift, open, and soften your natural beauty. Tune in for the techniques every woman over 35 should know—and the confidence that comes when you stop hiding and start highlighting.Chapters00:00 The Woman Behind the Brush02:45 The Power of Subtle Changes06:10 Common Mistakes That Age the Face09:25 The Emotional Side of Makeup13:30 Viral Beauty Tips and Why They Work18:45 Subtlety Over Shock: The Art of RefinementErica Taylor | Instagram: @ericataylor2347FB: https://www.facebook.com/ericataylorbeautyTori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealthFB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdrShop Shala: www.Shala.com
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The Courage to Be Embraced | Healing After Hair Loss with Allison Sarracino
When Allison Sarracino began losing her hair after childbirth, she thought she was losing her identity too. What unfolded instead was a spiritual and emotional awakening. Her alopecia diagnosis became a lesson in faith, surrender, and self-compassion. In this deeply honest conversation, Tori and Allison unpack what it means to redefine beauty from the inside out and how to find peace with a body that’s always changing.Chapters 02:51 Allison's Journey: Overcoming Adversity 06:05 The Impact of Alopecia on Identity 08:56 The Emotional Toll of Hair Loss 11:59 Acceptance and Surrender 14:59 Finding Strength in Vulnerability 17:56 Redefining Beauty and Confidence 20:59 The Role of Motherhood in Personal Growth 23:50 Helping Others Through Shared Experiences 27:06 The Importance of Community Support 30:02 Compassion Through Struggles 33:06 The Cycle of Life and Growth 36:00 Making It About Others 38:57 The Gift of Motherhood 41:55 Encouraging Women to Embrace Their Journey 44:54 The Power of Sharing Stories Allison Sarracino | Instagram: @allisonsarr Website: https://komigo.me/allison/ Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com
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The Community Cure | How Connection Heals What Suppression Hides with Chris Yadon
Everyone says you have to feel it to heal it. But we were never meant to heal in isolation. In this episode of The Complete Woman, Chris Yadon joins Tori to explore how emotional numbing quietly shapes women’s health, and how authentic connection helps restore balance physically, mentally, and hormonally. Feeling like “you” again means fully feeling, instead of shoving it all down, scrolling on social media until it boils over and a minor inconvenience makes you cry. With warmth and clarity, Tori and Chris discuss the rising prevelence of the numbing cycle, the loneliness epidemic, and the simple but radical act of letting yourself be seen. It’s not just a conversation, it’s a call back to community. Chapters 00:00 Chris’s Story 08:41 The Spectrum of Emotional Numbing 14:19 Reawakening Emotion and Empathy 18:39 The Benefits of Emotional Awareness 22:22 The Importance of Vulnerability 28:43 The Loneliness Epidemic and the Power of Connection 36:11 Closing Reflections; Feeling as Freedom Chris Yadon| Website: https://www.chrisyadon.com/lander?oref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2F LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-yadon-mpa-3533937 Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com
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Stress Isn’t The Enemy, It’s Your Sign to Start | Gentle Changes with Jacki Volden Russell
In this episode of The Complete Woman, holistic lifestyle coach Jacki Volden Russell invites us to see stress not as an enemy, but as a message from the body asking for care. Together with Tori, she explores how gentle shifts—like eating within 30 minutes of waking, morning sunlight, and magnesium support—can rewire our nervous system for calm. This is your reminder that healing doesn’t have to be hard. It starts with listening. Cottage Cheese Waffles 1 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup egg whites or 4 eggs 2 tbsp milk 1 tbsp melted butter 1 cup flour 1 1/2 tsp baking soda Blend wet ingredients until smooth. In a separate bowl mix the flour and baking soda. Fold the two mixtures together (it’s a fairly thick consistency). Fry on a skillet until thoroughly! This makes 3 full sized waffles. Full recipe: 955 calories 111g carbs 7g fats 66g protein 1 waffle: 318 calories 37g carbs 2.5g fat 22g protein Chapters 02:48 Understanding Stress as a Signal 05:27 The Importance of Somatic Healing 08:09 Cortisol and Circadian Rhythms 11:11 Practical Tips for Managing Stress 14:13 Nutrition's Role in Stress Management 17:17 Creating Healthy Morning Routines 23:04 The Importance of Eating Regularly 24:04 Caffeine and Its Effects on Hormones 25:55 Transformative Changes Through Simple Habits 29:02 The Role of Magnesium in Health 33:06 Building a Morning Routine for Success 38:07 Understanding Emotional Responses and Tolerance 42:26 The Power of Small Changes 45:37 Creating an Evening Routine for Better Sleep 50:30 Self-Compassion and Personal Growth Jacki Volden-Russell | IG: @jackivoldenrussellcoach FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindbodyconnectioncollective Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealth FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdr Shop Shala: www.Shala.com
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Minutes That Matter | Reclaiming Your Power with The Psychology of Time
We all tell ourselves “we don’t have enough time” for the workout, or the next big idea. But what if you could pull time out of thin air? Who would you be and, WHERE would you be in life? In this episode, Tori gives you her top 3 tips for managing your time and your energy with intention. It won’t tell you how to do more, but it will teach you to do what matters. Chapters 00:00 Mastering Time and Priorities 11:01 Three Rules for Intentional Living 22:22 Evaluating the Psychology of Time Tori Poulter | IG: @shala_hormonehealthFB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Shala-Hormone-Health/61564605156249/?_rdrShop Shala: www.Shala.com
The Complete Woman Podcast is a heartfelt space dedicated to exploring every aspect of a woman’s wellbeing, from physical health to emotional and mental wellness. Whether you're navigating a particular stage in life or simply seeking a deep sense of connection, this podcast is for you. Join host Tori Poulter to celebrate the beauty of being a woman; we are all complex, perfectly imperfect, often confident, and always spectacular. Tune in every Wednesday to learn from shared stories and experiences with a focus on support and finding realistic solutions to help you thrive through the hormonal and emotional changes we all experience in life, particularly through perimenopause and menopause. Each of us is worthy of joy -- let's thrive together.
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