Skin | Earth | Vitality

Skin | Earth | Vitality

Looking to learn more about holistic skincare, herbalism, and whole-body vitality? Tune in for expert advice, tips, and interviews with experts in the field. We cover everything from the science of the skin and natural skincare ingredients to lifestyle shifts that connect us more deeply to our natural environment, to how your natural vibrant beauty can shine brightly through your skin. Join us on our journey to discover the power of vitalism. stratum.substack.com

Episodes

November 10, 2025 41 mins

In this episode, Emily dives into the heart of herbalism.   What even is herbalism? How is it different from “clean” or “plant-based” skincare, and why do herbalist-formulated products feel so alive?

She shares how her love of plants began at the Denver Botanic Gardens (and the fairy-tree elderberry that started it all), why whole-plant medicine is so much more than supplements or buzzwords, and how herbalism reconnects us to the i...

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In this episode, Emily talks about how her understanding of holistic living has evolved beyond the “natural lifestyle” checklist into a deeper, more textured practice. She shares why true holistic living is less about controlling every variable and more about cooperating with the body’s innate intelligence through rhythm, seasonal awareness, simple rituals, and herbs as allies.

What you’ll hear:

  • Why “holistic” is a worl...

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In this episode, Emily guides you through one of her favorite seasonal rituals, the Fall Shed.  This is a powerful process of releasing clutter, stagnant energy, and outdated identities in order to create spaciousness for renewal, vitality, and aligned growth as we transition into a new year.

Rather than approaching decluttering as a chore, Emily reframes it as an intentional act of energetic refinement. She explores six key areas ...

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October 20, 2025 29 mins

What really happens when you step away from social media: mentally, emotionally, and as a business owner?

In this candid episode, I share my field notes from three weeks off Instagram: the unexpected grief, newfound peace, surprising business clarity, and the stories I didn’t know I was living inside of.

This is an honest exploration of identity, self-worth, and whether our nervous systems and businesses can thrive outside of the a...

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October 13, 2025 39 mins

This week, Emily shares her Fall Self-Care & Wellness Bucket List. This is a cozy, grounding lineup of ideas designed to help you feel nourished, rooted, and more at home in your body as the season shifts.

 

If you’ve been feeling dry, scattered, or craving warmth, this episode is for you.

 

From breath work and warming foods to herbal cold-season prep and evening routines, you’ll learn how to align your self-care with the rhyt...

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In this episode, Emily explores wrinkles through a vitalist lens... seeing them not as flaws to fix, but as messages from a living, intelligent body. She unpacks how aging became something we fear, how modern culture taught us to see our faces as broken parts, and what it means to come home to vitality instead of perfection.

You’ll hear about:

  • Emily’s own shift from “fix it” thinking to reverence for the aging face

  • Why moda...

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In this episode, I explore the idea that beauty is sacred: not something to pathologize, fix, or commodify. We’ll talk about how cultural grooves train us to see flaws instead of presence, why fix-it culture is actually a desecration of the holy, and how we can begin to shift into reverence instead of panic.

 

This episode is the foundation for next week, where I’ll share practical, sacred ways to tend to wrinkles with love instead...

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This week, we’re exploring how autumn invites us to tend to ourselves in deeper, more nourishing ways. In a world where beauty is often defined by surface fixes and staying forever young, this episode redefines beauty as harmony with nature and vitality from within.

We’ll look at what it means to live in rhythm with the seasons, why this matters for your skin, and how practices drawn from Ayurveda and Western herbalism can help you...

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In this midweek bonus episode, Emily speaks  about emotional, energetic, and cognitive sovereignty in a time of chaos. In the wake of violent, uncensored media flooding our social feeds, she explores what it means to protect your mind, body, and spirit from the collective swirl of fear. Why doing so is more than self-care: it’s soul care.

We talk about:

  • Why witnessing horror without consent is traumatizing, and how to step ou...

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Every organ, every cell, even your skin, is timed by your circadian clock.  The 24 hour clock that is governed by light and dark, eating patterns, even movement.  When you live in sync with this rhythm, your body anticipates what it needs: your skin repairs itself overnight, your digestion runs smoothly, your mood feels grounded.  

 

In this episode, I share:

  •  Why light is the most powerful signal ...
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In this episode I share my own journey from feeling like beauty was “shallow” to realizing it is sacred. Along the way we unravel: How Big Beauty thrives on shame, scarcity, and impossible standards

  • The difference between natural consumption and the frenzy of consumerism
  • Why excess is actually scarcity in disguise
  • How capitalism and commerce aren’t inherently the enemy but it’s our relationship with them that matters
  • How to st...
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After a nourishing summer pause, I’m back in the studio with a fresh season of episodes that dive deeper into the heart of holistic skin health.

In today’s episode, we’re opening the conversation around hyaluronic acid. Is it worth the hype? Is it helping or hurting your skin? We’ll explore:

  • Why context is everything.

  • The difference between internal vs. topical hydration.

  • When it can be helpful, and when it may actually d...

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This summer, we’re diving deep into ingredient literacy to build discernment. In this short intro episode, I’m setting the stage for a new summer series where each week, I’ll unpack one skincare ingredient through a holistic lens. You’ll learn not only what the ingredient does, but why it’s used, how it interacts with the skin, and how to start thinking more critically about your products.

This series is for both consumers who want...

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What does it really mean to age with vitality? And does Botox fit into that conversation?

In this episode Emily explores how Botox affects the body’s energy, tissue health, and natural aging process, explored through holistic principles, fascia science, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the concept of terrain.

This episode goes far beyond “natural alternatives” and dives into what it truly means to support skin health from the insi...

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This episode is for anyone navigating business, burnout, personal growth, or the uncomfortable gap between where you are and where you want to be.

In this reflective episode, you'll hear 7 hard-earned lessons from year seven of running a business. The kinds of lessons that come from pushing through doubt, hitting capacity, and choosing to grow anyway.

If you’ve ever felt like you're doing everything alone, second-guessing your dire...

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Today’s episode is all about something most skincare podcasts never touch—your kitchen. Not the fridge contents (though that matters too), but the actual space, tools, and energy you bring to it. I’m sharing why a nourishing kitchen setup is one of the most underrated skin-care tools you can have.

We’ll talk about what whole food meals actually are (and aren’t), why cooking from scratch matters so much for your skin, and how to cre...

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In this episode , we’re diving into one of the most foundational (and underrated) elements of skin health: your circadian rhythm. As modern life pulls us further away from natural light cycles and seasonal rhythms, our skin (and whole body) feels the strain. From wound healing to breakouts, pigmentation to premature aging, your body’s 24-hour clock influences it all.

Whether you’re new to circadian health or ready to deepen your se...

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In this episode, I’m sharing a deep dive into one of my favorite skin foods: pearl powder. This gentle, mineral-rich tonic has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda for centuries to support not just the skin, but the nervous system, emotional balance, and deep cellular nourishment.

We’ll explore how pearl powder supports collagen production, antioxidant defense, moisture retention, and the internal terrain behind b...

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What even is energetic hygiene?  And why does no one teach us how to do it? This episode is a deep dive into the practices, mindset shifts, and daily habits that protect your life force, stop energy leaks, and bring clarity back into your body, your mind, and even your skin.

Emily shares her personal energetic hygiene rituals: from oil pulling to digital boundaries and shaking out heavy energy, and unpacks why so many of us were ne...

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In this episode, I’m sharing the 10 things I’m doing right now — in my late 30's — to support the skin I want to live in during my 40's, 50's, and beyond. This isn’t about trying to stay young or avoid aging. It’s about creating a foundation of nourishment, strength, and intention so that I can move through perimenopause and beyond with vitality and softness.

We’ll talk collagen, fascia, blood sugar, breathwork, circadian rhythm, a...

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