In this episode, Jamie (the founder of Grounded Sage) and Krystal (the founder of Little Bird Holistics) chat about how you can support your skincare journey through nutrition. A holistic approach to skin health is your best defence against skin conditions like acne but navigating the world of whole-body, healthy living can be confusing and …
In this episode, Jamie (the founder of Grounded Sage) and Karla (brand & marketing manager for Grounded Sage) engage in a casual conversation about factors that stress out our skin outside of topical skincare products. Factors discussed inhibit balance from the inside out, and while one podcast episode isn’t enough time to explore all the …
In this episode, I speak with Whisper Gardiner, the owner of Alternate Routes (in Woodstock, On). Whisper is one of the most compassionate people I know. She’s also a personal trainer, registered holistic nutritionist, fascial stretch therapist, a mom, and a huge animal lover. We discuss the benefits of nutrition + movement + a healthy mindset as …
Do you find yourself looking to adjust your skincare or makeup routine as the humidity and temperature starts to climb? I definitely do! I’ll talk about lightening up our skincare routines in the near future, but for now, I wanted to talk about light, basic, and practical makeup picks for the summer! Below you’ll find …
With the move away from 10-step routines that use dozen of products, skincare minimalists like myself are breathing a sigh of relief. While my skincare routine has continued to remain fairly minimal over the years, it’s nice to see the trend of “more is better” fading into the background. In today’s post, I’d like to …
In this episode, we speak with Alexandra Mckay from Benevolent Barn about… Sensitive skin (she’s an orchid – find out if you are too here) Her skincare routine What her skin is like after 2 years of embracing slow skincare When and why she changes up her skincare routine The connection between yoga and Alex’s skin Her approach …
As avid podcast listeners, we know that being able to listen in on a conversation while walking dogs, loading the dishwasher, or driving to work can be the easiest way to fill our minds with positive messages, gentle insights, and inspiring information. Our brand new podcast, the Grounded Sage Podcast, we will be focusing on …
It was during a walk in the woods when I first put the pieces together. As it turned out, seeking solace in nature, gave me more than I expected, as it often does. I entered the woods with my thoughts swimming in self-doubt and frustration around my highly acne-prone skin. It has been unruly for …
The first step on any journey can be different from person to person. However, there’s one thing I’m sure about: the first step in healing your relationship with your skin doesn’t start with a new skincare product, coveting images of others with “perfect” (and perhaps photoshopped) skin, or following along with a youtube video that …
If you’ve tried a well-formulated, handmade, natural soap bar before you know there’s no going back to commercial soap. What’s the problem with commercial soap? Many times they aren’t soap at all! Check the label to see if the word “soap” is actually used. Many times you’ll find that it’s not because the product isn’t …
So what’s the deal with activated charcoal anyways? You’ve probably seen all kinds of charcoal products popping up in the beauty world, and for good reason. We’ve been making Charcoal Soap for years (so it’s no news to us that charcoal is amazing for the skin). Activated charcoal is charcoal that’s been heated up in …
Today I wanted to answer a common acne question: is it a detox breakout or something else? When we start detoxing our skin, using natural products, change our skincare routine, or go through any sort of hectic period or transition in life it can be hard to figure out if your skin purging (which is a …
