Hi lovelies,
Welcome to a very chill, but naturally, insight-packed Summer edition of the pod. All the things you need to know to look your best for the rest of this delightful season.
We’re talking about the dreaded back hump. But also: travel resets, body rituals, and the beauty of showing up for yourself—inside and out.
In this episode, we trade stories from Cannes and camp drop-off, revisit old marriage wounds (and why they still surprise us), and dive into the summer rituals keeping us sane: lemon balm tea, Ayurvedic oiling, Garshana gloves, lymphatic drainage, and one surprisingly effective foam roller routine for that dread dowager hump.
Light, packed and easy listening. Let us know what you think!
Inside Cannes & SxSW London
02:20 — Kirsten recaps Cannes Lions, judging Young Lions, and sweating through high-glam brand activations. Pattern-on-pattern included.
June whiplash
05:00 — After Cannes and SXSW London comes the reentry: graduations, family, and the weird calm of being back home.
Empty nesting, round one
07:00 — Jenny drops the kids at camp and returns to a kid-free house… only to get into a massive fight with her husband. Classic.
Couples therapy & trauma loops
10:30 — Even after 22+ years and doing the work, stuff resurfaces. We unpack how trauma rewires relationships and what repair really looks like.
Lemon balm is the new lemon water
12:00 — Why this adaptogenic tea is the sleeper hit of the summer: calming, anti-aging, and ideal iced or hot.
Garshana gloves & lymphs
17:00 — Jenny's summer staple: raw silk gloves that detox, exfoliate, and energize. Yes, they look like Mickey Mouse hands.
The abhyanga breakdown
23:00 — Ayurvedic body oiling 101. How to prep, layer, and towel-dance your way to firmer, glowier skin.
Cleanse season
26:30 — We get into Owl, Moon Juice, and the once-a-year reset that makes you clearer… but slightly meaner.
Aloe x lemon balm ice cubes = Sunburn cure
33:00 — DIY skin-repair ritual with aloe, lemon balm tea, and an ice cube tray. Seriously magic for sun recovery.
Foam roll your hump away
35:00 — That weird bump at the base of your neck? It has a name. And a cure. Welcome to the anti-hump era.
Sunscreen lineup (and spray debate)
40:00 — Suntegrity, St. Jane, Basque, and HelioCare. Plus why the spray vs stick vs supplement thing actually matters.
Agua fresca for your skin barrier
43:00 — Turns out watermelon, lime, and electrolytes might help keep melasma at bay. Sip accordingly.
Summer skincare swaps
46:00 — Jenny’s lighter, brighter summer stack—from mandelic acid to green tea enzyme wash to snail mucin serum.
LA ocean paranoia is real
51:00 — Should we still be swimming post-wildfires? We’re not sure. But we are definitely lake-pilled.
Lake rituals that boost your glow
53:00 — Minerals, cold water, lymph movement, mood. Yes to lake swims. Yes to lemon balm after.
Rapid fire: dowager’s hump and highest vibes
55:00 —Our word of the week, summer tip (hint: it’s lymph), and a big yes to lake life + body rituals.
Good to know
Products mentioned:
Garshana Gloves - raw silk for lymphatic drainage
Moon Juice - Rainbow Cleanse
Sun Care/Skincare:
Fresh Aloe leaf (straight or blend pulp and put in ice tray)
Aqua Frescas - watermelon - great health benefits and delicious
(Keep hydrated to prevent melasma! Read this article for more tips on treating this pesky skin condition—not easy!)
Mendalic Acid by WishTrend (exfoliate less in summer)
Lit From Within (am) Moonlit From Within (pm)
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Jenny
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*It goes without saying, none of this is medical advice. Make your own choices, talk to medical professionals, and find what works for you.
