Reawakening Beauty

About Reawakening Beauty

Model, radio host, skin care consultant, brand coach, and founder of Reawakening Beauty, Shawna Patruno created this podcast to break down beauty myths. Her conversations will empower your mind, body and soul. To find more information about this show, Shawna's mission, and brand, visit her website. http://www.reawakeningbeauty.ca Artwork Photographer: Brent Perniac (@brentperniac)

Publisher

Shawna Patruno

Category

arts · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Mar 2021

Latest episode

4 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

42 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2026

   A Bride's Best Friend: Stress-Free Wedding Planning Tips

   Shawna Patruno welcomes wedding planner Stephanie Banks of New Berlin Events to discuss practical wedding-planning guidance. Stephanie shares that the first step is for couples to set a realistic budget to avoid getting carried away by social media inspiration and debt, then each partner should identify their top three priorities and agree on shared non-negotiables to stay grounded amid outside opinions. She emphasizes the wedding should reflect the couple's wants, not family or internet expectations, and suggests splurging on a planner/coordinator and a DJ to reduce stress and manage the day smoothly. They cover self-care during planning—maintaining healthy routines, meditation, nutritious food, facials or massages—and recommend an ideal 12–16 month planning window. Stephanie also advises building extra time into the timeline and considers a first look helpful for nerves, photos, and being present at cocktail hour. Click to view the detailed show notes (https://reawakeningbeauty.ca/season-2-episode-9/) 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:56 First Steps Budget and Priorities 02:53 Make It Your Wedding 04:22 Where to Splurge 05:56 Self Care While Planning 08:07 Ideal Planning Timeline 09:50 Money Stress and Budgeting 12:07 Timeline Tips and First Look 14:56 Wrap Up and Where to Find

2. 

   13 Sept 2026

   A Guide to Women's Health: From Hormones to Holistic Healing

   On the Reawakening Beauty Podcast, your host, Shawna Patruno, interviews Nicole, a naturopathic doctor in Halifax, Nova Scotia, who supports women's health across the lifespan and was inspired by her own health challenges. Nicole emphasizes that social-media health advice can be confusing and encourages women to focus on foundational nourishment: eating enough calories and building meals around protein, fiber, and healthy fats to support hormones, ovulation, bones, muscles, and immunity; under-fueling may show up as irregular or absent periods and lack of ovulation. She addresses the misconception that "common isn't normal," especially regarding long-term period pain, and explains dysmenorrhea (primary vs. secondary), typical evaluation with ultrasound, and that endometriosis often requires laparoscopic surgery for diagnosis. She discusses checking blood work such as iron for heavy periods and recommends ginger as an evidence-supported option for mild-to-moderate period pain. Nicole advocates proactive cycle tracking, sustainable self-care, prioritizing sleep, joyful movement, and starting with walking; she can be found at @dr.nicoletonin and Aura Women's Wellness. Click to view the detailed show notes 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:28 Nicole's Why and Journey 01:06 Nourishing Basics and Under Fueling 03:22 Common Isn't Normal 04:34 Period Pain Causes and Testing 07:01 Support Options and Ginger 08:35 Know Your Cycle Proactively 10:08 Simple Sustainable Self Care 11:31 Easy Movement Starting with Walking 12:34 Final Takeaways and Where to Find Nicole Guest Bio Dr. Nicole Tonin is a naturopathic doctor and former registered nurse with a passion for women's health. Her work focuses on supporting women through every stage of life, from PMS and fertility to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and beyond. Nicole believes every woman deserves to feel heard, empowered, and confident in making informed decisions about their health.

3. 

   19 Jul 2026

   Professional Makeup Secrets for Stunning Photoshoots

   On Reawakening Beauty, your host Shawna Patruno interviews London-based makeup artist Charli Avery. Charli has 15 years of industry experience, lectures at a London university, and recently worked on a Vogue shoot with Annie Leibovitz. Charli shares photo shoot prep advice: avoid retinols and abrasive or new skincare right before a shoot, especially for beauty shoots with multiple makeup removals, and stick to a routine that works. She explains that makeup choices depend on the shoot, skin condition, lighting, and flash, emphasizing natural, flawless skin and discussing techniques like using a setting-spray-dampened sponge and varying foundation coverage. The conversation covers mood boards, look books, test shoots for new models, and how outdoor vs studio conditions affect glow, contour, and longevity. Charli advises arriving cleansed/moisturized, notes SPF is less prone to flashback but can be oily, stresses realistic timing for "no-makeup makeup," and highlights on-set etiquette by reading a model's cues. Click to view the detailed show notes (https://reawakeningbeauty.ca/season-2-episode-7/) 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:35 Career Highlights and Vogue 01:06 Skin Prep Before Shoots 02:37 Flawless Base and Tools 04:32 Mood Boards and Creative Direction 05:48 Test Shoots for New Models 07:56 Lighting Changes Everything 11:40 Arriving Bare and SPF Myths 14:00 Timing and Set Logistics 15:57 Chair Etiquette and Comfort 17:01 Wrap Up and Where to Find Charli

Who has been a guest on Reawakening Beauty

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bozena Zag
• Rebecca
• Brianna
• Cynthia
• Gabriella Greco

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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