Beyond Beauty Project: The Podcast

Solitude isn’t always isolation—it can be where healing begins. Bridgett is joined by Jesse Cody, founder of Hike The Good Hike, a nonprofit he created to help people reconnect with nature as a modality for mental health. After years of struggling with trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation, Jesse turned to the outdoors—a choice that led him to walk over 16,000 miles across the U.S. and fueled his mission to advocate for mental ...

In this deep conversation, Judd Shaw joins Bridgett to share his path from chasing external validation to confronting his inner struggles and the importance of emotional regulation.

Together, they explore what it means to remove the masks we wear, redefine success, and embrace vulnerability, especially as men navigate a culture that often discourages emotional expression. Judd opens up about hitting rock bottom, building a relat...

In this week's episode, Bridgett speaks with Danni Adams—CO-CREATOR of the Institute for Body Image Coaching, speaker, and advocate for fat Black women—to unpack the deep connections between beauty standards, race, social justice, and self-worth. From navigating microaggressions to confronting healthcare bias, Danni shares her journey of reimagining beauty and building community. They discuss how historical narratives still shape b...

The idea of self-care has been reshaped—and not for the better. What once centered on restoration and reconnection has become a billion-dollar industry driven by marketing and societal pressures, pulling us away from our true needs and lowering self-esteem, mental health, and emotional resilience.

In Volume 4 of Beyond with B, Bridgett challenges how perfectionism and consumerism have hijacked the meaning of self-care. She share...

This week, Bridgett is joined by Dr. Morgan Francis, a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Therapist, and fierce advocate for breaking the mental health shame game. With over 20 years of experience treating body image and eating disorders, Dr. Morgan shares her personal journey, unpacks the toxic grip of perfectionism, and helps us rethink what it means to truly nourish ourselves.

Dr. Morgan Francis shares her expertise on intuitive...

Bridgett welcomes Jenn Messina, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor from North Vancouver, B.C., passionate about holistic health and practices through the lens of Health at Every Size®, food neutrality, and Intuitive Eating. 

Initially educated in a weight-centric paradigm 17 years ago, Jenn reached a turning point, realizing there had to be a better way—not just for herself but also for her daug...

Diet culture, ever-changing beauty trends, and the constant stream of "What I Eat in a Day" videos from influencers can disrupt your connection with your body's true needs, affecting how you nourish yourself.

In Volume 3 of Beyond with B, Bridgett reflects on her experiences as a model during the late '90s "Waif Era," when ultra-thin figures dominated the fashion scene. Surrounded by disordered eating patterns, she unknowingly d...

This week, Bridgett interviews Anita Bhagwandas, an award-winning journalist and beauty editor with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Anita has held senior editorial positions at prominent publications, including Stylist, Marie Claire, and Women's Health, and contributed to Vogue, Elle, Allure, i-D, Evening Standard, Glamour, The Telegraph, and many more. Currently, she serves as The Guardian's beauty columnist and freel...

Imagine being six years old and already feeling the weight of societal expectations about your body. Anna Przy transformed early struggles into comedic empowerment, using her sweet, honest, and wildly entertaining humor as a tool for self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love. In this episode, Bridgett chats with Anna, a comedian and content creator known for her iconic catchphrases and relatable humor. The two discuss Anna's b...

Journaling has been part of Bridgett's life since she was seven—a way to process thoughts and reflect without turning to others. During her healing from miscarriages and a modeling career, her practice took a new direction. She opened a journal and wrote, "Dear Body, I’m Sorry."

That simple sentence shifted everything in Bridgett’s relationship with her body. What started as an apology turned into love letters—a way to build a s...

What if the thing you think makes you not enough is actually what makes you more than enough? In this episode, the powerhouse that is Giselle Ugarte—Blogger turned TV & Radio Host & Producer turned Advertising Executive turned Coach, Speaker, and Entrepreneur—joins Bridgett for a no-BS, no-excuses conversation about stepping into your power, filtering out the noise, and owning your authenticity—online and off.

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This week, Bridgett sits down with model and influencer Kenz Lawrén, a two-time Streamy Award nominee, who is on a mission to break industry stereotypes and empower women to use fashion and beauty as self-expression rather than self-correction. Having modeled for top brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Estée Lauder, and L’Oréal, Kenz shares her journey of landing major modeling deals and behind-the-scenes insights on the industry’s ex...

In Vol. 1, Bridgett shares how BBP came to life and what fueled her passion for redefining perfectionism and beauty standards. She opens up about her journey as an entrepreneur, reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped her mission—Bridgett touches on the fears she's worked through, the lessons learned along the way, and the impact she hopes to make. She paints a vision for a world where Every Body, everywhere, knows their wort...

In this episode, Bridgett dives into the journey of embracing natural beauty through the transition to silver hair with Margaret Osler, creator of the Instagram account @aging_is_amazing, which has grown into a vibrant community of 158k followers. Known for her message, "Be natural, be authentic, be yourself, as you age beautifully, contentedly, and peacefully," Margaret shares how her silver curls have become a symbol of self-acce...

In this episode, Bridgett sits down with Pasha Marlowe (she/they), a mental health professional with over 30 years of experience and a leading advocate for neuroinclusion and accessibility. Pasha shares their insights on the neurodiversity paradigm, shedding light on the misconceptions and biases surrounding neurodivergence. They dive deep into the significance of destigmatizing and depathologizing neurodivergent identities, highli...

Kristina Bruce is a certified Change Coach who specializes in helping women feel good in their bodies. She guides women to recognize and trust their Inner Wisdom so they can live in a way that is authentic and empowering. She does this through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and courses at kristinabruce.com. Kristina shares her personal journey, which led her to today's work of worthiness and Inner Wisdom. She shares her experience...

Ellie Haney, founder of Here For You Clothing, drew inspiration from her mental health journey and channeled her darkness into creative energy amid the COVID-19 pandemic by creating purposeful garments and finding optimism and resilience through the process. With her two childhood best friends, the team travels across the US, sharing Ellie's story and spreading the message that it's okay not to be okay, using their brand as a symbo...

Jesse Israel is a meditation leader, keynote speaker, and leadership coach known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Named "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led some of the largest meditations on earth — having toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has co...

Amy Cohen Epstein, President and Executive Director of the Lynne Cohen Foundation since 1998, refused to let her mother's memory fade with her passing due to ovarian cancer. She leads educational efforts, preventive care programs, and collaborative medical initiatives to promote early detection and intervention. Amy's passion birthed initiatives like The SEAM, amplifying awareness through impactful stories and events. The foundatio...