I'm getting real, raw & honest with you in this first mini episode; it has been an immensely difficult Season in life and it has been too long since I last published. I wanted my first episode back to be an transparent reflection of some of the learning I have been downloading in the hard spaces.

I'm sharing what has been happening in my life, and once again, a lesson I learned with my 2-year-old (my kids have always been my greatest teachers!)

What does it mean to 'Winter', what do we do when we are in the darkness and what is it all for? I share my insight in hopes that this is helpful for those of you also finding yourself in a Winter.

If we aren't already connected, find me on Instagram @gretchen.martin

xoxo.
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Happy 2023 and welcome to Season 2 of The Goodness!

Today's guest Devon Brooks, CEO & Founder of Sphere did not disappoint - so many times throughout this episode she left me with goosebumps! I had such an amazing time discussing Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, Coaching and all the in-betweens with Devon and I know this will resonate with so many listeners.

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This episode is the last episode in our 1st Season, so a huge Thank You to all of you who have tuned in with me for these first 6 episodes! It has been a dream come to life to share and learn what I am most passionate about, and to do so alongside each of you. Prepare your hearts for Season 2, which will pick up again this Fall 2022!

Now, as for this episode which is all about beauty, you are in for a treat. We are talking beauty from the inside out with Marc St-Onge, Founder & CEO of Bend Beauty.

Marc is an absolute gem of a human being and such a brilliant mind! In this episode we:

• Discuss & challenge what the actual definition of beauty is
• Ask the question: What does it mean to live a beautiful life?
• Learn about the dermal matrix and how free radicals and UV cause our skin to “age”
• Learn why carotenoids zeaxanthin and lutein are not just amazing for our eyes, but our skin as well
• Break down collagen to better understand it's structure, how the Bend Beauty Marine Collagen + Cofactors is hydrolyzed, what hydrolyzed means in the context of collagen, and what it actually does in the body
• Learn why sulforaphane is so incredible and how it behaves in the body

Marc and has dedicated more than 20 years of his life to research in the health & wellness space. I found our very refreshing to know there are brands that exist that are steeped in quality and dedicated to efficacy, because I think we all know the supplements and the beauty industry are each incredibly saturated and determining which products are the "real deal" can be difficult even for someone who is very discerning.

I hope enjoy this episode and take away something impactful to better your health and feel even more beautiful, from the inside out!

Ready to give Bend Beauty products a try? Use code GRETCHEN20 at checkout and received 20% off your first order! Stock up, because you will be obsessed! My can't-live-withouts are the Strawberry Marine Collagen + Co-Factors Powder which I love in my water (but I also love adding the Coconut flavour to my coffee!) and I won't go a day without my Renew + Protect Mini Softgel. And of course you can't miss out on the opportunity for a guilt-free chocolate indulgence, so be sure to add a few Beauty Bars to your order!

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