April | 2026 | Beauty is a Bitch

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Glutathione is suddenly everywhere—being called the “master antioxidant” and linked to everything from aging and energy to skin and detox. But is it actually something we need to pay attention to… or just another wellness trend?

Here’s why this matters—especially in midlife.

As we get older, our natural levels of glutathione start to decline. And when that happens, it can show up in ways we feel every day: lower energy, slower recovery, duller skin, increased inflammation, and a body that just doesn’t bounce back the way it used to.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Nayan Patel, a pharmacist with over 30 years of experience and a leading expert on glutathione. He’s an adjunct faculty member at USC School of Pharmacy, founder of Auro Wellness, and author of The Glutathione Revolution.

We break down what glutathione actually is, why it becomes more important as we age, and what happens when levels drop. We also get into the big questions—do we need to supplement, what forms actually work (and which don’t), and whether this is something foundational or just another thing being added to an already overwhelming list.

If you’ve been feeling like your energy, skin, or overall resilience just isn’t what it used to be—and you’re wondering why—this is a conversation worth paying attention to.

Show Notes

Website: aurowellness.com

Instagram: @aurowellness

Book: The Glutathione Revolution

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Anxiety can feel like it comes out of nowhere in midlife—and once it shows up, it can feel completely out of your control. One minute you’re fine, and the next your mind is racing, your body is reacting, and you’re wondering… why is this happening now?

In this episode of Beauty is a Bitch, I’m joined by Christopher Paul Jones, a leading Harley Street phobia expert and author of Face Your Fears. After overcoming his own phobias, Christopher spent more than 20 years researching anxiety and fear, developing what he calls the Integrated Change System™—an approach that combines psychology with practical techniques to retrain the brain’s response to fear.

We break down what anxiety actually is, why it can feel so automatic, and how years of conditioning shape the way we respond to stress—often without us even realizing it. We also talk about why certain triggers can feel so disproportionate (even when we know we’re overreacting), and how midlife stress—hormones, responsibilities and just the general mental load—can amplify everything.

Most importantly, we get into a simple but powerful technique called anchoring—something you can start using immediately to calm your nervous system and interrupt anxious patterns in real time.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or like anxiety is running the show, this episode will give you a completely different way to understand what’s happening—and what you can actually do about it.