What if your skin could tell the story of your life? In this lively and heartfelt episode of Girls Gone Gritty, the hosts welcome holistic esthetician Julie Moran, who shares how our habits, emotions, and health all show up on our skin. From her modeling days to working alongside skincare pioneer Tammy Fender, Julie reveals why the best beauty starts from within through nourishment, hydration, and mindful choices.
Listeners will learn practical, real-world tips for glowing skin: why packaging matters, how to avoid toxin-heavy products, the magic of exfoliation, and how to repair damage naturally. The hosts also discuss modern beauty pressures, injectables, rosacea care, and the simple power of water and sleep. Between the laughs and honest conversation, this episode reminds us that the skin never lies; it reflects how well we care for our whole selves.
If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your glow without chemicals or filters, this one’s your sign to start fresh inside and out.
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:00) Homecoming nostalgia & hometown pride
(8:00) Meet holistic esthetician Julie Moran
(10:00) Journey from modeling to holistic skincare
(15:00) Why packaging purity matters
(17:00) Undoing years of skin damage naturally
(19:00) The must-have steps for any skincare routine
(27:00) The truth about injectables and fillers
(30:00) Beauty pressures & the Instagram effect
(32:00) Water: the simplest beauty secret
(34:00) Managing rosacea & sensitive skin
(37:00) Cold vs. warm water, steam, and red light
(40:00) Got Grit Winner: Poncho the rescue Chihuahua
(41:00) Song of the week: You Get What You Give
(42:02) Outro
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