Mini-Ep 172: Wear, Wash, Repeat

Anxiety Management

Managing anxiety often involves a personal journey of recognizing when additional support is needed. Kate Spencer shares her experience with anxiety medication, emphasizing the importance of consulting with a psychiatrist to understand individual needs and options 1. She recalls a time when her work environment was so toxic that it led to constant panic, prompting her to seek medical help 1. Doree Shafrir adds that acknowledging personal pressure and openly communicating about one's struggles can be freeing, even if it makes others uncomfortable 2.

When you're in your brain or in your anxiety, it's hard to know that it's, like, taken over. But I almost feel like if you're sending us this email, you know that it's time and there is no shame at all in using medication as a tool for your mental health.

--- Kate Spencer

Both agree that medication can be a valuable tool when therapy alone isn't enough, and they encourage listeners to advocate for themselves in their mental health journey 1.

   

Skin Care

Skin care routines can be both a science and an art, especially when incorporating products like retinol. Doree Shafrir and Kate discuss the affordability and effectiveness of Aldi's retinol, noting its potential as a budget-friendly option 3. They advise listeners to start slowly with retinol to avoid irritation and suggest using Aquaphor to combat dryness 3. For those seeking extra hydration, they humorously encourage indulging in face mists like Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Mist, acknowledging the listener's desire for a little luxury 4.

Make Os one your secret weapon to combat cold weather skin dryness and bring back the healthy, hydrated glow you thought was only reserved for summer days.

--- Kate Spencer

Kate highlights the importance of using products like One Skin's peptide-based solutions to maintain a hydrated and youthful appearance, especially during the colder months 5.