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I sit with Gabrielle Mullinix, a holistic hairstylist and head spa practitioner, to talk about the unspoken realities of the beauty industry, toxic work environments, and how chronic exposure to chemicals can affect your health. Gabrielle was also my hairstylist who helped me navigate my hair loss during chemotherapy. I am truly so thankful for her and how much her guidance meant to me at that time.

About Gabrielle:

Gabrielle Mullinix is a trailblazing scalp therapist, Holistic HEAD SPA Educator, and founder of GEMPIRE HEAD SPA, a soulful brand dismantling the toxic norms of the beauty industry from the inside out. With over 15 years of experience behind the chair, Gabrielle transformed her own health collapse into a mission-driven movement, guiding both clients and professionals toward a more sustainable, spiritual, and science-backed approach to scalp and nervous system care.

Based in Austin, Texas, Gabrielle blends ancient wisdom, nervous system regulation, and non-toxic tools to create deeply nourishing HEAD SPA experiences. Her online education platform empowers sensitive stylists, estheticians, and wellness practitioners with the techniques, rituals, and marketing tools to build peaceful, profitable careers that don’t compromise their health.

Known for her intuitive guidance, honest insights, and a sense of humor that brings levity to the real stuff, because healing doesn’t have to feel so serious. Gabrielle is a natural leader who blends education with embodiment. She moves with intention, follows her curiosity, and holds deep respect for the sacred rituals that reconnect us to our inner wisdom. She believes that when we care for the crown, we awaken something sacred - our connection to self, spirit, and purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

• How chronic exposure to chemicals in beauty and healthcare settings can contribute to illness
• The real story behind hair loss, cancer, and the overpriced wig industry that often isnt quality despite cancer patients paying thousands of dollars
• What greenwashing is and why “vegan” or “clean” labels aren’t always safe
• Why the nervous system needs time to reset after leaving toxic environments
• How scalp health connects to fascia, hormones, blood flow, and even your nervous system
• Daily things you can do to support healthy hair growth without losing your mind or your money
• Why slowing down and reconnecting with your body is non-negotiable if you want to truly heal

Timestamp:

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Gabrielle

00:07 Journey of Leaving Toxic Work Environments

00:50 How We Met: A Hair Salon Story

01:51 Health Concerns in the Hair Industry

04:06 Speaking Out About Industry Toxins

06:10 Personal Health and Environmental Factors

13:06 Beauty Standards and Self-Perception

25:36 Navigating the Wig Industry During Cancer

32:50 Navigating Depression in a Salon Environment

33:37 The Reality of Greenwashing in Beauty Products

34:21 The High-Stress Salon Culture

38:07 The Importance of Nervous System Reset

39:22 Transitioning to a Holistic Haircare Approach

48:34 The Significance of Scalp Health

51:32 Practical Tips for Scalp Care

01:04:28 Resources for Scalp and Hair Health

You can learn more about Gabrielle at https://www.gempirehairco.com

You can follow her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gempire_hhc/

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I’m joined by Jeremiah Rangel for this episode. We break down how emotional patterns, trauma, and survival strategies get stored in the body, and how most people are unconsciously running their life from old programming they don’t even know they have.

About Jeremiah:

Jeremiah Rangel is a Master Life & Business Coach. For over 26 years he has successfully helped over 7000+ clients focused on connecting them to their internal guidance, Divine Connection and a deeper understanding of how their mind psychologically impacts health, wellness, and success in life. His specific skill set comes from an extensive background traveling the world to gather tools, techniques and strategies that profoundly help to heal chronic illness in a holistic way. When a person has tried everything to heal, but nothing has worked for them; that is when they find Jeremiah to do the deep inner spiritual & psychological work that rescues the younger parts that are demanding attention through physical ailments and are stuck in the past.

I’m joined by Jeremiah Rangel — master NLP practitioner, subconscious rewiring expert, and someone who deeply understands how the nervous system and belief systems shape our lived reality. We break down how emotional patterns, trauma, and survival strategies get stored in the body — and how most people are unconsciously running their life from old programming they don’t even know they have.

This episode bridges the nervous system with NLP, embodiment, subconscious work, and somatic healing in a way that’s grounded, real, and applicable.

What you will learn

• How the body stores emotional and subconscious patterns
• Why your nervous system might be driving your behavior (even when your brain disagrees)
• What NLP is and how it helps rewire limiting beliefs
• Why some people stay stuck in survival mode no matter how much they “try”
• How to spot when you're living from an old subconscious program
• Why regulation and safety are the foundation of real change
• How to create alignment between your body, mind, and future self
• Practical ways to start listening to what your body has been trying to tell you

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:21 Meet Jeremiah Wrangle: Master Life and Business Coach

02:50 Understanding NLP: Neurolinguistic Programming

03:51 The Evolution of NLP and Its Founders

07:10 The Importance of Communication in Therapy

19:05 Learning Styles and Effective Teaching

24:02 The Deeper Roots of Pain and Healing

40:16 Exploring Somatic Experiencing and EMDR

40:34 The Importance of Addressing Psychological Stuck Points

41:41 Healing Through Trauma Conferences and Retreats

42:37 Understanding Trauma and Personal Growth

43:42 Navigating Personal Challenges and Awakening

44:26 The Collective Shift and Lack of Resources

46:24 The Privilege and Responsibility of Living in America

55:22 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies

59:37 The Role of Divine Presence in Healing

01:05:27 Direct and Indirect Teachers in Life

01:06:19 The Power of Perspective in Overcoming Pain

01:07:44 Introducing the Program and Final Thoughts

You can learn more about Jeremiah here: https://courses.intraawareness.com

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In this episode, Dr. Theresa Pugh and I talk about what’s actually happening in perimenopause, especially the information that isn’t explained clearly. If you're in your 30s or 40s or you work with women in this age range, this podcast episode is for you.

Dr. Theresa Pugh is a board-certified family practitioner with over 20 years of experience in family medicine. She received her MD degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University and completed residency at Carilion Health Systems where she was able to train with the sports medicine department at Virginia Tech.

A lifelong horsewoman, she continues to ride and compete in hunter/jumpers and became trained in equine assisted learning in the Epona method. She is a facilitator for an Austin-based non-profit called Horselink who provides sanctuary for retired competition horses while providing equine programs for people who have experienced trauma. Dr. Pugh became interested in integrative medicine after being diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome.

Through her own healing journey, she gained valuable insight and experience into utilizing different healing modalities to balance mind, body and spirit. She is currently in private practice at Resilient Health in Austin and enjoys helping others with autoimmune conditions as well as practicing precision, personalized healthcare using advanced testing and medical genomics.

We cover:

• Why perimenopause starts earlier than most people realize
• The difference between estrogen dominance and low progesterone in perimenopause and how they can show up together
• What’s really happening when you wake up at 3am or feel ragey
• How symptoms like constipation, hip pain, frozen shoulder, and anxiety can all be hormone-related
• Why labs don't always tell the full story
• What to know about DIM, methylated B vitamins, and hormone detox
• How fascia, nervous system dysregulation, and stress play into it
• Why some people don’t tolerate progesterone and what to do about it
• We also talk about why so many women are told they’re “too young” to be in perimenopause and how to track symptoms so you can advocate for yourself or your patients. This is the conversation I wish more providers were having. It’s time we stop writing off women’s symptoms and start looking at the full picture.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:26 Understanding Perimenopause Symptoms

02:18 Hormonal Changes and Their Effects

03:37 Estrogen Dominance vs. Perimenopause

05:58 Progesterone and Its Impact

08:04 Detox and Lifestyle Adjustments

13:41 Emotional and Physical Changes

16:50 Hormone Replacement Therapy

29:25 Stress and Hormonal Balance

34:45 The Importance of Connection and Laughter

37:18 Small Changes for Big Impact

37:58 The Importance of Sleep

38:37 Infertility and IVF Stress

42:07 Understanding Menopause and Perimenopause

45:02 Managing Hormonal Fluctuations

50:32 Tracking Symptoms and Seeking Help

57:25 The Role of Vitamins and Supplements

01:07:54 Validating Perimenopause Experiences

01:12:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

You can learn more about her and the practice she works at, Resilient Health below:

https://resilienthealthaustin.com/

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