Beauty as a Birthright

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual violence and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org for confidential support.Social media may seem superficial, but there's something deeper running through it. We talk about the unseen forces—emotional, social, even metaphysical—that keep us tethered to the feed, and to each other.Show Notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elemental Archetypes⁠⁠⁠ – Daoist self-cultivation practices⁠⁠⁠Yang Face⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Chinese facial tool brandConnect with us!If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you!To support us, please subscribe, rate and review the show.Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@BeautyBirthrightPod⁠

In this episode, we explore the multifaceted journey of midlife as two women entering perimenopause. From navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media to understanding the ancient wisdom of the "second spring," we dive into the experience of perimenopause—its symptoms, emotional shifts, and the profound transformation it brings. We'll discuss the beauty of aging, self-care rituals, and how cultural perspectives shape our sense of identity during this pivotal stage. Join us as we celebrate the journey of menstrual health, honor the wisdom gained, and look forward to embracing the future with confidence, clarity, and grace.Show Notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elemental Archetypes⁠⁠ – Daoist self-cultivation practices⁠⁠Yang Face⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Chinese facial tool brandConnect with us!If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you!To support us, please subscribe, rate and review the show.Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@BeautyBirthrightPod⁠

In this episode, we delve into the Year of the Snake—a time of transformation, reflection, and embracing life's rhythms. We explore the cunning nature of the Snake and how its influence can guide us toward deeper understanding of astrology, timing, and the balance between destiny and free will. Discover how the Year of the Snake invites us to learn from relationships, grow personally, and align with our intentions. We also discuss how to navigate the opportunities and challenges this year brings by embracing pleasure, growth, and the wisdom of the Serpent along the way. Tune in to uncover how to make the most of this powerful year. Show Notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elemental Archetypes⁠  – Daoist self-cultivation practices ⁠Yang Face⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  — Chinese facial tool brand Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram  ⁠@BeautyBirthrightPod⁠

In this episode, we dive into the Year of the Dragon, exploring its rich cultural significance and the lessons it offers as we move into 2025's Snake year. We discuss how this powerful symbol can inspire growth, enhance intuition, and improve communication and self-expression. From understanding the complexities of the Dragon's influence to uncovering the wisdom it brings, we reflect on how these insights can shape our personal and professional lives. Join us as we explore how embracing the Year of the Dragon can lead to profound transformation and deeper connections with ourselves and others. Show Notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elemental Archetypes  – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  — Chinese facial tool brand Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram  @BeautyBirthrightPod⁠

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of Snake energy, exploring how it teaches us to embrace complexity in our identity and navigate the depths of our emotions. We discuss the unbothered mindset, shifting perspectives, and the importance of self-acceptance as we journey through change. With the Dragon Year ushering in deconstruction and rebirth, we reflect on the lessons learned from mistakes and the power of transformation. Join us as we uncover the wisdom of embracing the process of becoming, and how to honor the ongoing journey of self-discovery and growth. Show Notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elemental Archetypes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Daoist self-cultivation practices ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yang Face⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Chinese facial tool brand Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BeautyBirthrightPod⁠

Join us this spooky season as we delve into the fascinating world of ghosts and spirits! In this chilling episode, we share personal ghost stories and explore the significance of spirits in East Asian cultures, including the intriguing concept of hungry ghosts. We'll discuss how organ donation can influence the spirit world and uncover the subtle forms of possession that can occur in our daily lives. Tune in to learn how to sense spirits through touch and smell, and discover practical tips for creating sacred spaces that honor these ethereal beings. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode promises to spark curiosity and maybe even a few goosebumps. Don't miss it! Show Notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elemental Archetypes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Daoist self-cultivation practices ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yang Face⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Chinese facial tool brand Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BeautyBirthrightPod⁠

In this episode of Beauty as a Birthright, we delve into the intersection of Chinese medicine and the journey of birth. We explore the significance of touch practices in healing trauma and its essential role in navigating relationships and family dynamics. We also discuss how the senses can foster connection and support during transformative life events. Tune in for insights on the Dao, and how being in line with your life path has a profound impact on your experiences of birth and beyond! Show Notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elemental Archetypes⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Daoist self-cultivation practices ⁠⁠⁠⁠Yang Face⁠⁠⁠⁠ — Chinese facial tool brand Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@BeautyBirthrightPod⁠

In this episode, we explore Paige's journey of personal growth, touching on themes of perfectionism, motherhood, and self-discovery. Paige opens up about finding her voice as a clinician, navigating the "Dark Night of the Soul," and embracing transformation through self-compassion. We also dive into her reflections on control, the shadow side of being a Virgo, and the challenges of practicing vulnerability and receiving. Show Notes ⁠⁠⁠Elemental Archetypes⁠⁠⁠ – Daoist self-cultivation practices ⁠⁠⁠Yang Face⁠⁠⁠ — Chinese facial tool brand Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@BeautyBirthrightPod⁠

In this episode, Tamsin joins the hot seat where she explores patterns in relationships, healing from a decade-old trauma, and the journey of self-discovery. We also delve into the importance of intuition, the influence of our senses, and the grounding power that they both hold. Tune in for an insightful conversation on growth and self-awareness. Show Notes ⁠⁠Elemental Archetypes⁠⁠ – Daoist self-cultivation practices ⁠⁠Yang Face⁠⁠ — Chinese facial tool brand Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@BeautyBirthrightPod

We took an unexpected hiatus but we are back for Season 2! In this episode, we share what happened during the Year of the Rabbit (2023) and where we are today in the Year of the Dragon (2024). We have been learning about the subtle differences between self-worth and self-love, the wounds of being a mother, and the freedom of letting go. We also share the BIG shift in Season 2, and the intimate exploration of beauty as a birthright. Show Notes ⁠Elemental Archetypes⁠ – Daoist self-cultivation practices ⁠Yang Face⁠ — Chinese facial tool brand Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram ⁠@BeautyBirthrightPod

In this episode, Paige and Tamsin reflect back on the completion of Season I! Tamsin shares her biggest takeaways from the season while Paige uses one word to describe her beauty journey this year. Tamsin explains how others' experiences may or may not influence your own face and beauty, and asks Paige how she has been integrating her body/body image into her beauty story. Both Tamsin and Paige end with a beauty wish moving forward. Show Notes Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Luxurious Chinese facial tool line Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

In this episode, Paige and Tamsin reflect on their previous guest episode with Leah Abramson, Ep 25 — Is Beauty Happening for Me? They talk about how plastic surgery influences your Dao, and Tamsin shares an observation between eyebrows in Asia versus the US. Both hosts discuss mixed race beauty inspired by Leah and how it impacts society's changing narrative of beauty. Paige also shares what she feels can often be a distraction and barrier when trying to connect with others. Lastly, Tamsin and Paige chat how they feel intergenerational trauma may affect epigenetics and beauty? Show Notes Follow Leah on Instagram Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Luxurious Chinese facial tool line Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

Leah Abramson (she/her/hers) is an open-hearted soul, Bay Area native, aspiring editorial model, currently located in the Los Angeles community and recent graduate from UCLA with a degree in Gender Studies. Leah comes from a multi-racial background from Russia, Lithuania, Sierra Leone and parts of India. As an aspiring model, diversity coordinator, fashion fanatic, dancer and music lover, Leah is currently detoxing from the madness of her long academic career in hopes to continue her spiritual journey to guide her towards a genuine and creative career path ahead. In this episode, Leah talks about how she relates to her different ethnic identities in terms of beauty. We hear what it was like growing up in the Bay Area as a mixed race human with freckles. Leah also shares some of the important lessons she has learned about beauty from a gender studies lens. Tamsin asks Paige to weigh in on the culture around race in Hawai'i. Key Points Gender Studies  Happening to you vs Happening for you  Nor Cal vs So Cal Multi-racial model Natural beauty - hair and skin Gen Z wisdom Daughter of psychologist Show Notes Follow Leah on Instagram Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Luxurious Chinese facial tool line Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

Mangda Sengvanhpheng is an artist, healing practitioner, and the Founder of BACII. Her life's work is guided by her Laotian last name, which means “the light of the full moon.” She explores ways of illuminating our fears and bridging the duality of living and dying through her platform, BACII. Additionally, she has been immersed in the mystical and healing arts for over 15 years, and is currently enrolled in New York Zen Center's Contemplative Care program. In the episode, Mangda talks about her work as a "death doula" and what it was like growing up mixed-race and multiple cultural in a primarily white-dominant neighborhood. She shares about how her mother's own relationship to beauty had an impact on her ideas of beauty, as well as what she believes is on the other side of death. Tamsin draws a comparison between death in the Western world and Eastern Asian Medicine, and Paige shares her perspective on after-life consciousness. Key Points Death Doula Fear of Dying The Sterilization of Death Death as Failure Laotian Culture Funerals in Different Cultures Show Notes Learn more about Mandga's work and why we need death doulas here. See and sign up for Mangda's upcoming workshop here. Follow Mangda on Instagram @_bacii Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Chinese facial tool line honoring Chinese culture and tradition Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

In this episode, Paige and Tamsin discuss their previous guest episode with Claudia Soto, Ep 21 — Is Beauty The Last Dance? and how they felt inspired by the lessons Claudia learned from her mother as it relates to body image and fitness. Paige shares where things currently are for her with her sugar addiction, and Tamsin opens up more about her recent experience with grief. Both Paige and Tamsin talk about how grief appears in different ways, and also how eating disorders take on different forms. In this episode we get to learn what Tamsin's ultimate craving is. Show Notes Elemental Archetypes offers Daoist facial analysis consultations and Yangsheng guidance to reclaim beauty through self-cultivation. Yang Face is a line of undiluted, unappropriated luxurious Chinese Facial Tools from a direct source. Thank you to Diana Ho for the pre-production research! Follow us on @beautybirthrightpod on Instagram, and if you liked this episode please give us a 5-star rating and review!

In this episode, Paige and Tamsin reflect on this past 2022's Year of the Water Tiger. Tamsin discusses what the year was like for her as a monkey and what it meant for this Tiger year to be her "clash year." Paige shares about her experience as a Fire Tiger in the Water Tiger year and what exactly she feels got turned on its head and burned to the ground. Both Tamsin and Paige also share about their hopes and intentions for this upcoming Yin Water Rabbit Year. Show Notes Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Chinese facial tool line honoring Chinese culture and tradition Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

Claudia Soto is a London-born, Melbourne-based, Spanish/Chilean yoga and pilates teacher and the creator of Cloud Sways — a space to encourage people to move their bodies for all reasons excluding societal pressures and to dismantle the false narrative that size and abilities are a reflection of health. In the episode, Claudia shares about how her mother's battle with cancer and ongoing struggle with weight and body image, catalyzed her work as a yoga and pilates instructor. She talks about her involvement with the youth inside of the disability sector, and shares a moment as a child at recess that really made an imprint on her body awareness. Paige also opens up about her background as a young gymnast and how this negatively impacted her sense of physical self-worth, while Tamsin expresses that her body growing up never felt like her own. Key Points Yoga and Pilates Body Image Distortion Save the Last Dance Young Gymnasts and Young Dancers Disability Sector COVID Catalyzed Business Show Notes Learn more about Claudia's work and upcoming events here. Follow Claudia on Instagram @clouds.soto Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Chinese facial tool line honoring Chinese culture and tradition Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

In this episode, Paige and Tamsin talk about the importance of learning from young children and how your vibe influences your beauty. Tamsin shares a few real life examples that have recently helped her feel more at peace with her own aging journey. We also discuss the importance of getting into a regenerative place in order to best serve others. This episode is a reflection from our last episode with Jennifer Normal, Ep 19 — Is Beauty a Superpower?                    Show Notes Elemental Archetypes offers Daoist facial analysis consultations and Yangsheng guidance to reclaim beauty through self-cultivation.  Yang Face is a line of undiluted, unappropriated luxurious Chinese Facial Tools from a direct source.  Thank you to Diana Ho for the pre-production research!   Follow us on @beautybirthrightpod on Instagram, and if you liked this episode please give us a 5-star rating and review!

Jennifer Norman is a Korean-American adoptee, single mom, and the Founder & Chief Human Officer of The Human Beauty Movement (The HBM), a Certified B Corporation on a mission to instill every human with the beauty of self-love. She is passionate about diversity appreciation, humanitarianism and inspiring others to be their most exceptional self. In the episode, Jennifer talks about her beginnings in the beauty industry before going through a life-altering sequence of experiences once her son turned 2-years-old. She shares how her son has been her biggest inspiration when it comes to how she views beauty, and how he has been her greatest teacher in this lifetime. Hear about her book series that teaches about diversity and radial exclusivity, as well as some practices she has adopted to embrace her beauty and maturing journey. Key Points Mirror Work Super Heroes and Superpowers Trans-racial adoptee Mitochondrial Disease Aging Into Your 50's Braille Show Notes Learn more about Jennifer's work and upcoming events here. Follow Jennifer on Instagram @iamjennnorman Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Chinese facial tool line honoring Chinese culture and tradition Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

In this episode, Paige opens up about the similarities between what Sunaina shared in our previous episode and her marriage. Tamsin talks about some of her relationship patterns and what she is continuing to learn on her own personal beauty journey.  We also make some predictions for Tamsin's love life in the upcoming Rabbit year. This episode is a reflection from our last episode with Sunaina Madhav Dasi, Ep 17 — Is Beauty Divine Simplicity?                    Show Notes Elemental Archetypes offers Daoist facial analysis consultations and Yangsheng guidance to reclaim beauty through self-cultivation.  Yang Face is a line of undiluted, unappropriated luxurious Chinese Facial Tools from a direct source.  Thank you to Diana Ho for the pre-production research!   Follow us on @beautybirthrightpod on Instagram, and if you liked this episode please give us a 5-star rating and review!

Sunaina Madhav Dasi is a multidimensional human that holds many identities. They immigrated from Bangalore, India in 1996 and identify as a mixed race person (Indo-Aryan and Dravidian) who speaks Tamil as their mother-tongue. Their yoga practice is deeply rooted in Hinduism, Bhakti and social justice in which they create a more community-centered world that focuses on individual healing by embracing one's unique purpose. They believe that the answer is already within us when we choose self-love, accountability and awareness. In the episode, we talk to Sunaina about their heritage and how it has directly impacted their identity. We also discuss body hair as self-love and self-expression, as well as what it means to give someone's heart to The Divine. Sunaina shares about a very powerful experience they had during a yoga practice, and how they aim to choose simplicity everyday. This episode is truly conscious expanding! Key Points The Divine Yoga Nidra Body Hair Demi-sexual Polyamorous Eyebrow threading Hinduism Child of Immigrants Show Notes See all of Sunaina's offerings here Follow Sunaia on Instagram @su9nah Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Chinese facial tool line honoring Chinese culture and tradition Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

In this episode, Tamsin and Paige reflect on health as it relates to weight, their favorite kind of jewelry (and its significance), as well as how women compare themselves to other women physically. Paige opens up about her own journey with an auto-immune disease and how she's had to navigate her relationship with her body.  Tamsin discusses the influences of beauty she was under growing up with Black and Puerto Rican communities. This episode is also a reflection from our last episode with Franchesca Issac, Ep 15 — Is Beauty Reconciling with Auto-Immunity?                     Show Notes Elemental Archetypes offers Daoist facial analysis consultations and Yangsheng guidance to reclaim beauty through self-cultivation.  Yang Face is a line of undiluted, unappropriated luxurious Chinese Facial Tools from a direct source.  Thank you to Diana Ho for the pre-production research!   Follow us on @beautybirthrightpod on Instagram, and if you liked this episode please give us a 5-star rating and review!

Franchesca Isaac is the co-owner of Alma Acupuncture based in Philadelphia. She identifies as a multicultural Black and Puerto Rican, daughter of immigrant parents from the US Virgin Islands, and a passionate plant lover. In the episode, Franchesca shares about her ongoing journey with Crohn's disease and how it has influenced her health, weight, and perception of beauty. We also chat about her multi-cultural background, how she talks about race to her daughter and make up brands matching pigment. Key Points Multicultural Black and Puerto Rican Traditional Chinese Medicine Crohn's Disease Autoimmune Illness Weight Fluctuation Conscious Parenting US Virgin Islands Mainstream Beauty Products Child of Immigrants Show Notes Sign up for Franchesca's Acupuncture/Sound Bath on 10.26.22 Follow Franchesca on Instagram @acuwithfranchesca Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Chinese facial tool line honoring Chinese culture and tradition Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

Sandra is a Brooklyn based acupuncturist, Chinese herbalist, and founder of Treatment by Lanshin dedicated to treating skin disorders and rejuvenating skin using the unique approach of Chinese medicine. She also has her own Lanshin line of beauty tools, and is passionate as a TCM educator, sharing online classes, YouTube video tutorials, and in person workshops teaching how to bring TCM into their daily lives as self-care practices. Key Points Facial Gua Sha Gua Sha Expert Traditional Chinese Medicine Birth Name Excluding Chinese from Chinese Medicine Reclamation Disordered Eating Show Notes Subscribe to Sandra's YouTube Channel Follow Lanshin on Instagram @treatmentbylanshin Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Chinese facial tool line honoring Chinese culture and tradition Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

In our last episode with Laura Morris (Ep 11 Is Beauty the Act of Surrender?), Laura shares how one of her first experiences with beauty was the message that beauty is painful. We also chatted about moving beauty into something that can be seen as easeful, and discuss some more hopes and fears around aging. In this episode, Tamsin and Paige talk about how they understand Feng Shui to be beautiful, plastic surgery and the progression of Virgos. Show Notes Elemental Archetypes offers Daoist facial analysis consultations and Yangsheng guidance to reclaim beauty through self-cultivation. Yang Face is a line of undiluted, unappropriated luxurious Chinese Facial Tools from a direct source. Thank you to Diana Ho for the pre-production research! Follow us on @beautybirthrightpod on Instagram, and if you liked this episode please give us a 5-star rating and review!

Laura Morris is a feng shui consultant based out of Prince Edward County, Canada. She is co-founder of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School, and the co-host of the Holistic Spaces podcast. She works closely with her clients to co-create nurturing living spaces and provides insight through her Tarot card readings and I Ching divinations. For over 15 years she has been guiding clients with her practical, hands-on approach to feng shui. Her philosophy is to keep her energy practices approachable, fun, illuminating, and inspiring. Key Points Feng Shui Is Beauty Painful Feng Shui as Healing Medicine Becoming a Sage What is a Witch Beauty as Ease I Ching Feng Shui Home Tip Quick Tip For Abundance Tarot Reading Show Notes Subscribe to Laura's podcast Follow Laura on Instagram @morrisfemgshui Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Luxurious Chinese facial tool line Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

In our last episode with Amanda Michelle (Ep 10 Is Beauty Self-Extracted?) we talked about what it is like to think about beauty as a trans-racial adoptee and why the plant ceremony culture stateside can be problematic. In this episode, Tamsin and Paige talk about how self-expression and creativity can be limited as an adult, features we did or did not inherit from our parents, and how clothes plays into beauty. Tamsin also shares about how she is moving through her fear of aging. Show Notes Elemental Archetypes offers Daoist facial analysis consultations and Yangsheng guidance to reclaim beauty through self-cultivation. Yang Face is a line of undiluted, unappropriated luxurious Chinese Facial Tools from a direct source. Thank you to Diana Ho for the pre-production research! Follow us on @beautybirthrightpod on Instagram, and if you liked this episode please give us a 5-star rating and review!

Amanda Michelle is a direct descendant of the Guarani Nation in Paraguay and currently resides in Southern California. Her work with Activated Living focuses on bridging both worlds of our contemporary times and traditional Indigenous ways through media, storytelling, art, consulting, guidance and writing. With over a decade experience in creative fields within several formats such as film photography, mixed media, alternative processes, new media and film/video, Amanda aims to express in creative forms the contemporary 21st century struggle of Indigenous People and honoring traditional ways. Key Points Trans-racial adoptee Plant Medicine Shadow Work Honoring Indigenous Ceremonies Seeking Healing Validating Your Experience F*ck Legacy Show Notes Amanda's 1:1 Consulting for pre-plant medicine journey or integrating post-plant medicine journey with Indigenous frameworks guidance. Guarani-Kaiowá Fundraiser to support the Indigenous Guarani in Brazil experiencing genocide and massacres. Subscribe to Amanda's podcast Follow Amanda on Instagram @activatedliving Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Luxurious Chinese facial tool line Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

In our last episode with Kyle Yoshioka (Ep 8 Is Beauty Pathological Confidence?) we talked a lot about intersectional identities, and what it means to be pathologically confident. In this episode, Tamsin and Paige talk about beauty and how it can expressed through movement, gender identities, Gen Z's wisdom and panties. Tamsin also wants to hear what everyone's pole dancing song and outfit would be! Show Notes Elemental Archetypes offers Daoist facial analysis consultations and Yangsheng guidance to reclaim beauty through self-cultivation. Yang Face is a line of undiluted, unappropriated luxurious Chinese Facial Tools from a direct source. Thank you to Diana Ho for the pre-production research! Follow us on @beautybirthrightpod on Instagram, and if you liked this episode please give us a 5-star rating and review!

Kyle Yoshioka is the Editor and Content Manager of Influential Point. They identify as a biracial, nonbinary, and neurodivergent queer person. This has given them an intimate understanding of how interpersonal, intergenerational, and intercultural factors influence health. Their ultimate goal is to help you both honor and detangle the ways in which you have adapted to a weird and sometimes vicious world. Kyle spent their childhood at the local Buddhist temple with their grandparents. They have over ten years of study of Shotokan Karate, a form of Japanese martial arts, and worked for years as a yoga teacher. Key Points Feeling Extremely Biracial Shotokan Karate Cult Leaders Pathological Confidence Nonbinary, Neurodivergent Queer Person Local Hawai'i Culture Thirst Pics Pole Dancing Show Notes Subscribe to Kyle's Newsletter Follow Kyle on Instagram @yearofthekyle Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Luxurious Chinese facial tool line Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

The last episode with Amrit Singh (Ep 6 Is Beauty Protection?) helped us reflect on beauty in our teenage years, and better understand South Asian beauty standards. In this episode, Tamsin and Paige talk about beauty in terms of body size, shape and qi. Paige shares a first experience that turns into a big revolution.  Show Notes Elemental Archetypes offers Daoist facial analysis consultations and Yangsheng guidance to reclaim beauty through self-cultivation.  Yang Face is a line of undiluted, unappropriated luxurious Chinese Facial Tools from a direct source.  Thank you to Diana Ho for the pre-production research!   Follow us on @beautybirthrightpod on Instagram, and if you liked this episode please give us a 5-star rating and review!

Amrit Singh is a Toronto-based registered acupuncturist and founder of 6BabeBeauty, a movement to celebrate women in all their glory. Her mission is to let women know there is an option for youthfulness, health, and beauty naturally through acupuncture. Amrit also writes on the intersection of health, hip hop, beauty, art and acupuncture. She has taught numerous workshops for aspiring acupuncturists on Cosmetic Acupuncture and is a recent winner of Notable Awards Toronto "Healthcare Professional of the Year." Key Points Choosing to be smart and funny as opposed to pretty The original cat-eye Beauty including body Britney and Christina Indian and South Asian beauty standards Protecting your children from Eurocentric beauty standards Show Notes Visit Amrit's website — 6 BABE BEAUTY and sign up for one of her classes. Follow her on Instagram @6babebeauty Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Luxurious Chinese facial tool line Thank you to Diana Ho for the research coordination and episode editing! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

The last episode with Jamee Pineda, LAc, MPH (Ep 4 Is Beauty the Power of Desiring One Self?) leveled up our understanding of this evolving concept of beauty. In this episode, Tamsin and Paige share deeply personal stories about taking up space as a form of reclaiming their beauty from toxic abusive relationships to complex family dynamics. Show Notes Elemental Archetypes offers Daoist facial analysis consultations and Yangsheng guidance to reclaim beauty through self-cultivation. Yang Face is a line of undiluted, unappropriated luxurious Chinese Facial Tools from a direct source. Thank you to Diana Ho for the pre-production research! Follow us on @beautybirthrightpod on Instagram, and if you liked this episode please give us a 5-star rating and review!

Jamee Pineda, LAc, MPA a Hilot Binabaylan, Chinese Medicine practitioner based in Baltimore, Maryland, and host of The Decolonizing Medicine Podcast talks about beauty as a powerful form of desirability, liberation, resistance and sometimes, even danger. His multidimensional identities as a Tagalog, second generation immigrant, autistic, queer, non-binary/trans person has shaped his understanding of beauty as an intimate ritual practice of desiring himself. Key Points The power of desirability Beauty as an adornment The (in)visibility of beauty Taking up space as a form of beauty liberation Pretty politics Ritualizing makeup, fashion and skincare Show Notes Listen to Jamee's podcast — Decolonizing Medicine and support his work on Patreon. Follow him on Instagram @jameepinedahealingarts Elemental Archetypes – Daoist self-cultivation practices Yang Face — Luxurious Chinese facial tool line Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

In this episode, we reflect on what we learned from our previous episode with Anjie Cho from Mindful Design Feng Shui School and Holistic Spaces. We chat about the idea of beauty as an act of witnessing and being seen. What does it mean to "be seen" and how does witnessing others influence the way we think about beauty? Is is possible to be beautiful without being witnessed or seen by others? Is beauty about external validation or something multilayered? Show Notes Elemental Archetypes offers Daoist facial analysis consultations and Yangsheng guidance to reclaim beauty through self-cultivation. Yang Face is a line of undiluted, unappropriated luxurious Chinese Facial Tools from a direct source. Thank you to Diana Ho for the pre-production research! Follow us on @beautybirthrightpod on Instagram, and if you liked this episode please give us a 5-star rating and review!

In our first guest episode, we chat with New York based architect and founder of Holistic Spaces — Anjie Cho — who combines interconnectedness and interdependence of spaces through the mastery of the art of Feng Shui. She is the author of Holistic Spaces: 108 Ways to Create a Mindful and Peaceful Home, a book inspired by the intersection of feng shui, green design, Buddhist and Taoist philosophies, and environmental psychology. Anjie is also a teacher of dharma arts and meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and for Dharma Moon. She is the feng shui expert at The Spruce, a regular blog contributor to MindBodyGreen and has been featured in dozens of publications including: the New York Times, Domino Magazine and BuzzFeed. In this episode, we get to know Anjie beyond her successful professional achievements to chat intimately about how she defines beauty. Anjie shares about her upbringing as a Korean-American in Los Angeles, and how being an "outsider" led her to being a Google famous goth! From grey hairs to the practice of Japanese floral design — Ikeban — we chat about the the impermanence and the imperfections of beauty. Show Notes Listen to Anjie's podcast — Holistic Spaces with her co-host Laura Morris Elemental Archetypes Instagram Yang Face Instagram Book a personalized Daoist Face Reading consultation Spring promo — Receive a complimentary under eye mask from Yang Face with any purchase of $200+ Thank you to Diana Ho for the production and research coordination! Connect with us! If you enjoyed this episode, share it and tag us — We'd love to hear from you! To support us decode beauty in a beauty obsessed culture, please subscribe, rate and review the show. Follow us on Instagram @BeautyBirthrightPod

Welcome to Beauty as a Birthright — a podcast where we decode the evolving concept of beauty from a multidimensional lens. In this space, we embark on a journey with engaging guests from all walks of life to figure out — if beauty is a birthright… Then what's our legacy? We're your hosts, Dr. Tamsin Lee of Elemental Archetypes and Dr. Paige Yang of Yang Face. We're two doctors of East Asian Medicine in the beauty wellness field but we are far from being "beauty experts". Beauty is a social construction, and we're two people trying to unravel the elusive, and sometimes messy, concept of "beauty". We're on a personal journey to decode beauty culture from a multidimensional lens, and to learn from our guests — If beauty is a birthright, then what is our legacy? Each month, we interview guests from all walks of life to understand how they define beauty, and a follow-up episode reflecting on what we learned. Join us on our first episode where we talk about what "beauty as a birthright" means, and why we started this podcast. We're on this journey with you! Thank you to our production and research assistant, Diana Ho — @dianahoyoga! Elemental Archetypes — Daoist facial analysis and Yangsheng Living — Follow on Instagram @elementalarchetypes Yang Face — Chinese medicine facial tool lines — Follow on Instagram @yang.face

In our first episode, we chat about our hopes and fears in regards to starting this podcast, and the concept of immortality from a Chinese medicine perspective. How does our beauty relate to our immortality? Is beauty a birthright? If so, then what's our legacy? As two doctors, we're used to being known as the "experts" but on this podcast, we're far from being beauty experts. We're just two people on a deeply personal journey to decode the meaning of beauty. We hope you'll join us!