Menopause Taken Its Toll? Tik Tok Star Sonia Ramos Shares How She Got Her Life Back
In this chat, Donna speaks to Tik Tok star Sonia Ramos, who was only 36 when she first started experiencing perimenopause symptoms. Sonia was a mum of 4, working a 9 to 5 job in a small American town, feeling exhausted, invisible and completely alone. But when she started sharing her story on Tik Tok - everything changed - not just for Sonia, but for the millions of women watching. Now living in LA, with almost a million followers and starring in some of America's biggest beauty campaigns, Sonia is proof that midlife can be a new beginning, not an end. And in this episode, she shares her simple, no-nonsense advice on how to reclaim our energy, confidence and joy too. Listen if you need a boost of inspiration, some real-life lessons and a reminder that it’s never too late to rewrite your story. Following Sonia on Tik Tok and Instagram is like gaining a new friend that cuts out the crap, tells you how it is, and supports your corner. She's full of brilliant beauty tips too. Follow Donna on Instagram and Tik Tok, and join the Smiling Gives You Wrinkles Chat on Facebook for more tips and behind-the-scenes content. And don't forget to hit follow on the podcast too. Smiling Gives You Wrinkles is produced by Will Dell
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Nutritionist Karen Newby: How To Beat Sugar Cravings & Eat The Right Amount Of Protein Everyday!
This week Donna chats with Karen Newby, nutritionist and author of The Natural Menopause Method and The Natural Menopause Method Cookbook. Since giving up alcohol last year, Donna has noticed how much her diet affects her health and mood. And as midlife is a good time to evaluate your eating habits, Donna wanted to find out what a typical day of food should look like, so we can all get the basics right. Karen shares useful tips on how to measure protein portions - without having to count the grams or get the weighing scales out. And also offers great advice on how to curb those night-time sugar cravings. Does anyone else eat healthy all day only to break the good habits at night with a bowl of ice cream or bar of chocolate? To learn more about Karen and her books, visit her website and follow her on Instagram too. You can also join Karen’s Natural Menopause Membership Retreat - use code DONNA50 for 50% off. And don't forget to check out Donna's website, follow her on Instagram and Tik Tok and you can also join the Smiling Gives You Wrinkles Chat on Facebook for more chat, tips and behind-the-scenes content.Smiling Gives You Wrinkles is produced by Will Dell
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Sarah Bradden: Botox-Free Skincare TIps From A Vogue-Approved Facialist
If you're looking for a glow up that doesn’t involve expensive products or time-consuming regimes, then this chat with facialist Sarah Bradden is a must listen. VOGUE calls her a “modern day healer” and your “skin’s best friend”, so Donna felt very lucky to have Sarah take time out of her busy schedule to share all of her amazing skincare tips with us. Donna actually recorded this chat a year ago, and she has been practicing Sarah’s methods ever since. Find out how easy they are to do - and most of them don’t involve buying any product either. Sarah also chats to Donna about how different her life looked when she was a young single mum, struggling badly with her health. At the time, she felt completely overwhelmed, and like she had lost everything but after a chance appointment with an acupuncturist, Sarah's healing journey began. Sarah’s story proves that it’s never too late to start again and that simple beauty routines are the most powerful. To learn more about Sarah, visit her website and follow her on Instagram too.And don't forget to check out Donna's website, follow her on Instagram and Tik Tok and you can also join the Smiling Gives You Wrinkles Chat on Facebook for more chat, tips and behind-the-scenes content. Smiling Gives You Wrinkles is produced by Will Dell
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Donna chats: What To Expect Now We're Back
There's been quite a long pause since the last episode, and Donna explains the reasons why SGYW is back. Don't forget to check out Donna's website and follow her on Instagram and Tik Tok. You can also join the Smiling Gives You Wrinkles Chat Facebook Group for more chat and behind-the-scenes content. Smiling Gives You Wrinkles is produced by Will Dell
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Smiling Gives You Wrinkles - We're Back :-)
Starting Thursday 5th June, you'll find award-winning Beauty Editor Donna Francis having honest, open and relatable conversations about life, beauty and aging. Like having a coffee with a friend, this is podcast for women like you and me, who want to chat about things that will make them smile, feel better and also help them learn a few things too. It's time to stop being so hard on ourselves as we age, and remember that we are never too old and it's never too late.This is our place to shine, feel seen and feel happier :-) Don't forget to check out Donna's website and follow her on Instagram and Tik Tok. You can also join the Smiling Gives You Wrinkles: The Circle of Trust Facebook Group for more chat and behind-the-scenes content. Smiling Gives You Wrinkles is produced by Will Dell
Award-winning Beauty Editor, Donna Francis has spent the last 25 years helping women feel comfortable in their skin and with Smiling Gives You Wrinkles, Donna shares relatable and inspiring stories and expert advice to help women age with unapologetic joy and self-acceptance.
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