Episodes

In this episode of The Human Beauty Movement Podcast, host Jennifer Norman sits down with guest Courtney Hanson to delve into the world of divine feminine archetypes and womb healing. Courtney, a best-selling author, Reiki master, somatic healer, and inspirational speaker, shares her personal journey of how she helps women tap into their divine feminine energy and heal past trauma. The conversation touches on feminine archetypes, the power of shadow work, the importance of embracing every stage ...

In this episode of The Human Beauty Movement Podcast, host Jennifer Norman delves into the topic of impostor syndrome with guest Destinee Mackey, a motivational speaker and entrepreneur. Together, they explore the feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt that many individuals experience. They discuss the root causes of impostor syndrome, its prevalence among high achievers, and the impact it can have on mental health. Jennifer and Destinee provide insight into the four "P's" of impostor syndrome—pe...

Why do you feel the way you do? Reneau Peurifoy is an internationally known therapist, educator, and author of four books. His most recent book is called “Why You Feel the Way You Do.” In this episode, he discusses the neuroscience of emotions, including the seven core emotions, negative emotional triggers, the science of happiness, and the three most important emotional factors that impact personal happiness. This podcast episode is sponsored by*: Humanist Beauty - Beauty for your skin & soul...

You hoped for a spiritual emergence but instead, you're reeling from a spiritual emergency. Now what? If your mystical experiences feel more like a breakdown than a breakthrough, you're not going crazy. You may just be having a hard time understanding what just happened. Transpersonal therapist Andra Dediu can help make sense of it all. In this episode, Andra reveals how she supports individuals to reintegrate after the highs and lows of spiritual awakenings and mystical experiences. This podca...

Love, sex, and romance are key elements of a healthy relationship, but they can easily falter if we don't know how to support them. Lair Torrent, LMFT and author of The Practice of Love, discusses the steps to healing relationships and reveals the underlying causes of communication problems. This podcast episode is sponsored by*: Nekkocare - an exquisite clean beauty brand for scalp treatment and hair care. Learn more here → ⁠https://nekkocare.sjv.io/thehbm⁠ Packed with Purpose - Packed with P...

If you've hit burnout or a crossroads in your life, you may be seeking clarity on what to do next. Nadia Bernardy is a spiritual life coach and author who was previously one of the first women hired at Airbnb. Today, she helps women hone in on their purpose and uncover their superpowers so they can manifest the life of their dreams. #HumanBeautyMovement #TheHBM #NadiaBernardy #DreamBigger #Selfcare #WomenInBusiness This podcast episode is sponsored by*: Humanist Beauty - Beauty for your skin ...

Thinking about packing it all up, selling it all, and traveling the world? Imagine doing it all as a family of six! Marissa Dingler, her husband Eric, and their four children live untethered as digital nomads. In this episode, Marissa shares how they got started, some of her favorite experiences, and tips for other parents who are thinking about becoming digital nomads. This podcast episode is sponsored by*: Nekkocare - an exquisite clean beauty brand for scalp treatment and hair care. Learn m...

This episode is your crash course in the 7 main chakras of the human body. Our guest Latha Jay and host Jennifer Norman help break it down from the bottom up to give you the meaning of each chakra, cues of chakra imbalance, and ways to get your chakras into alignment. Latha Jay is a best-selling author of two books (Law of Attraction Manifestation Journal and Shadow Work Journal for Self-Love) and also a spiritual manifestation coach. She blends modern knowledge with traditional wisdom, working...

What is sound therapy, and how does it work? In this episode, Jennifer Norman interviews Laura Widney, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of SOAAK Technologies, to learn about the ancient wisdom of sound healing. Stream to hear about how the body responds to vibrations and how new technology is facilitating access to the wellness benefits of sound frequency therapy. Just for you: Get a free month of SOAAK with promo code HBM30 This episode is sponsored by: Prose - Prose believes everyone de...

Forgiving others and forgiving ourselves is often extremely difficult, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Barbara J. Hunt reveals seven steps to consciously rid yourself of toxic resentments for greater mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Barbara is the author of the bestselling book “Forgiveness Made Easy”. As a forgiveness specialist, speaker, workshop leader, and recording artist based in Somerset, UK, she helps people learn to absolve ill feelings so they can live...

What does it take to achieve your dreams in the face of fear and adversity? Fiona Demark has a lot to say on the subject. After all, she's a legally blind adventure coach and inspirational speaker who helps people gain focus and step into their own power. Having a disability since birth taught her to meet challenges head-on, step outside her comfort zone, build resilience, and plow fearlessly through obstacles. This podcast episode is sponsored by*: Billie - A female-first body brand built on...

Susie Taaffe is a woman at the forefront of the "anti-shapewear movement", encouraging women to embrace their natural form, reject unnatural beauty standards, and celebrate their unique and beautiful bodies. Susie is the founder and CEO of Skanties anti-shapewear, which is designed to be less constricting, compressing, and confining than traditional shapewear (look out Spanx and Skims). In this episode, Jennifer Norman and Susie discuss how women can reshape the way they express their feminine p...

In this episode, our host Jennifer Norman sits down with the remarkable Jana Blankenship, a renowned herbalist, artist, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for plant-based beauty. Jana is the founder of Captain Blankenship, a brand that focuses on using the best organic plant-based ingredients and lush, essential oil-based scents to create exquisite beauty products. In addition to her work in the beauty industry, Jana is also the author of "Wild Beauty", a book that's like a love song to natur...

Thinking of adopting? Are you an adoptee? Then this episode is for you. Jennifer Norman is joined by author, producer, and cultural commentator Angela Tucker to discuss transracial adoption and the adoptive experience. While adopting a child into your family can be a beautiful experience, Angela makes the case for ensuring family roots remain intact. Angela is a Black woman adopted from foster care to whiteparents. Her debut book, You Should Be Grateful: Stories of Race Identity, and Transracial...

A model since the age of three, Roxanne Gould boldly let her hair go gray when she was in her 30s and has since become an icon of aging gracefully. In this episode, she talks with Jennifer Norman about her modeling career, her coaching work to help women of all ages discover self-confidence, spirituality, and total well-being, and vital tips in her new memoir, More Than Just a Pretty Face: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime in Front of the Camera. This podcast episode is sponsored by*: Humanist B...

Want to communicate with impact? Dial up your empathy. Today we sit down with Carrie Fox, founder and CEO of Mission Partners and author of the bestselling book More Than Words. Carrie has helped turn good leaders into great leaders by readying them to communicate with care, courage, and clarity, especially during challenging times. Carrie's Links: Website: https://mission.partners/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriefoxpr/ More Than Words Book: https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Words-...

If you've experienced childhood trauma, it may have caused you to armor up to protect your emotions or rebound aggressively - obsessively seeking accolades, approval, or material success to compensate for inner feelings of low self-worth. Zack Hamilton bravely reveals how his childhood experiences influenced his mindset, shaped his behaviors, and impacted his relationships into adulthood. Through the help of an executive coach, he was able to discover the self-awareness to turn his self-loathing...

Live events can be some of the most wasteful experiences. Amanda Simons is working to change all that. She shares how she helps sports arenas, concert venues, trade shows, hospitality, and festivals mind their greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprints, and waste. Amanda's Links: Website: https://www.hcsustainability.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/honeycomb-strategies/ Twitter: / X: https://twitter.com/HoneycombStrat1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeycombstrategies Y...

Boss babe Elizabeth Kendig was a thriving retail, editorial, beauty, and publicity mogul who found her passion in spirituality. She co-authored Chase You to teach people how to connect with the Other Side to find the clarity and confidence to be themselves and live their purpose. In this episode, she talks with Jennifer Norman about Spirit Guides, intuition, meditation, and more. Elizabeth's Links: Websites: https://www.chaseyou.org/ and https://healerswanted.com/about/ Instagrams: https://www...

How do you recover from years of childhood abuse? Rebecca Chandler is a survivor. In this intimate episode, Rebecca tells the story of stolen innocence between the ages of five and thirteen, the trauma response of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and complex PTSD (c-PTSD) through her career and adult relationships, and how she finally found mental, emotional, and physical peace with the help of alternative healing modalities. Trigger Warning: Adult content - listener discretion is strongly ...

Why are more people than ever investing in ESG companies and funds? Maureen Maguire, co-founder of Terra Blue Management, speaks to Jennifer Norman about values-driven financial planning and why her business is booming. Maureen's Links: Website https://www.terrabluewm.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/tbwm/ The Human Beauty Movement Links: Official Website ⁠⁠https://www.thehumanbeautymovement.com⁠⁠ Community Website ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumanbeautymovement⁠⁠ Inst...

Nichole Hamilton, aka The Kidz Coach, breaks the mold of your traditional pediatric therapist. Through intuitive modalities such as hypnotherapy, energy work, games, and active play, Nichole dives into enhancing kids' well-being so they feel loved, safe, and heard. In this episode, Nichole shares her own story of being an openly gay mum of three who has overcome addiction, self-sabotage, depression, and trauma. She reveals how she works with families to improve bonds of communication, and she of...

Marisa Hamamoto is a stroke survivor who had a passion for dancing since she was a little girl. Time and time again, the rejection she faced stifled her dream of becoming a professional dancer, so she decided to create her own unique dance company. Infinite Flow Dance was born from Marisa's belief that dance is for everyone — not just those with elite abilities. She sat down with Jennifer Norman to discuss her experiences of overcoming trauma and the lessons of resiliency she has learned as an i...

People with disabilities and those undergoing gender transition have often been overlooked by the beauty industry, but Trishna Daswaney wanted to change all that. She founded the non-profit Kohl Kares to provide free inclusive makeup workshops worldwide to people with unique needs, and her brand Kohl Kreatives sells adaptive beauty tools that help fund her workshops. In this episode, Trish reveals how and why she started her business, what people learn in Kohl Kares workshops, and the mindfulnes...