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This is Joy & Claire

Joy Parrish

Fitness, Filler, and TikTok

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Chatting Boy Bands, Freezing Weather, and Facial Treatments

In this episode, hosts Joy and Claire reminisce about attending boy band concerts. They recount Joy’s nostalgic story involving her mom and tour buses. Claire dives into their Taekwondo journey, describing the intense prep cycles and recent experiences at seminars taught by professional martial artist Haley Glass. They also share their upcoming travel plans: Claire’s surfing trip to Nicaragua and Joy’s participation in a Hyrox event in Vegas. The conversation shifts to skincare, focusing on snail mucin and cosmetic procedures. Joy recounts a recent experience with facial fillers and the complexities of balancing natural aging with modern beauty treatments. Lastly, they touch upon current events like the TikTok ban and relatable observations on aging gracefully.

00:36 Boy Band Concert Memories

02:25 Cold Weather Woes

04:32 Karate and Martial Arts Training

16:44 Upcoming Surf Trip 24:41

Volunteering with Puppies

29:07 Skincare Talk: Snail Mucin

33:06 Skincare Product Reviews and Experiences

36:44 Debate on Over-the-Counter vs. Clinical Skincare

39:51 Personal Experiences with Botox and Fillers

46:34 Reflections on Aging and Beauty Standards

57:44 What a Time to Be Alive: Current Events and Reflections

Simple Joys and Our Favorite Sleep Hacks

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In this episode we dive into a range of topics from generational pop culture gaps to the importance of good sleep hygiene. Joy shares her recent dental visit and sleep study saga. Claire talks about her experience with mouth taping and the ongoing battle with teeth grinding. We finish off with ‘What a Time to Be Alive’ moments, focusing on non-alcoholic beverage options in Dry January and the dangers of being duped by deep fakes online.

01:46 Pop Culture Trivia and Cash Cab

03:20 Generational Gaps and Work Experiences

15:23 Little Joys in Life

27:51 Dentist Visit and Sleep Study

30:00 Frustration at the Dentist

31:18 Sleep Apnea Concerns

34:57 Mouth Taping for Better Sleep

38:53 Nighttime Routines and Hacks

50:18 What a Time to Be Alive

Let’s Talk About Dr. Stacy Sims’ 3 Exercise Recommendations

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In this episode, Joy and Claire discuss supplement regimens, what they look for in a supplement, and tips for sticking with a vitamin regimen. Claire reviews a recent experience with microneedling and both J&C discuss their experience with Botox. Next, they dive into Dr. Stacy Sims’ research on exercise for perimenopausal and menopausal women, which emphasizes heavy lifting, sprint training, and plyometrics, and share about their personal fitness routines. They also discuss new health habits they want to focus on for the month of January, including Dry January for Joy and breathwork paired with cold plunges for Claire.

https://www.drstacysims.com/blog/how-to-power-your-way-through-menopause

00:27 Supplement Discussion

03:21 Jake Plummer and Mushroom Farm Story

07:30 More on Supplements and Vitamins

10:37 Parenting and Meal Prep

12:39 Dentist Visit and Chewing Issues

18:41 Microneedling and Botox

24:37 Health Checkups

24:54 Introducing Dr. Stacey Sims

26:59 Fitness Advice for Women

32:40 Heavy Lifting and Muscle Building

43:19 Cold Plunge and Anxiety Management

47:54 Dry January and Self-Care

51:01 What a Time to Be Alive

54:25 Wrapping Up

Back, Bolder and Wilder

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Welcome to our new show! After 11 years of podcasting, we’re back and better than ever, ready to live boldly and embrace midlife with all the gusto it deserves. In this episode, we reintroduce ourselves, reflect on where we’ve been, and share our vision for the next chapter. Join us as we laugh, reflect, and inspire each other to celebrate how far we’ve come. Trigger Warning: This episode includes a discussion of suicide. Please take care while listening and reach out for support if needed : 988 Lifeline https://988lifeline.org/

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Patisserie Week!

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In this semi-final episode of The Great British Bake Off, it’s all about patisserie! The remaining bakers tackle a trio of demanding challenges. With intricate lamination, bold flavors, and some unexpected mishaps, the pressure is higher than ever as they vie for a spot in the final.

Don’t forget to grab your favorite pastry and tune in for all the patisserie-packed fun.