Kayla Hernandez has been in the beauty industry for 20+ years. She began working for MAC cosmetics in college while pursing a dietetics degree. She worked for MAC for 13 years, until she pursued her own makeup artistry business in 2017.

Kayla is now as esthetician at a medical practice in Knoxville, TN. She has worked in both plastic surgery and medical spa environments, and continually sees how the right skincare plays the biggest role in the lives of patients.

During the episode, Haven chats with Kayla all about her background in makeup - including doing makeup for New York Fashion Week and for big name stars like Steven Tyler and Jason Aldean. They discuss how she became interested in the world of skincare, how she became an esthetician, and how she helps her patients with common skin concerns.

This episode feels like chatting on the couch with girlfriends, and Kayla gives SO much incredible, tangible advice for how to best take care of your skin, your largest organ.

Follow Kayla on Instagram @kaylaraebeauty_ and book your next appointment with her at PHARMHOUSE Skin & Wellness.

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Another year has come and gone, and WOW has it been an amazing year for the Health by Haven Podcast! Listen in for:

• Haven’s 2024 recap
• Year in review of the Health by Haven Podcast - favorites, stats and more!
• What’s to come for Health by Haven in 2025
• How to set achievable new years goals
• Tips on making your own vision board for 2025

THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your support of the show throughout season 1! SO many exciting guests to come in season 2, beginning January 2025. Happy New Year!

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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season, while fun, can sometimes get a bit overwhelming with the parties and the cooking and the gift wrapping and the traveling, etc. etc. It can be a challenge to get a moment alone to just breathe.

This guided holiday meditation is meant to be a useful tool when things get overwhelming. Just step away for 10 minutes and take a moment just for you. While this episode was designed for the busy holiday season, you can come back to it anytime of the year when you need a moment of calm!

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Sarah Wyland is a marketing professional by day and Pure Barre instructor and writer by night. She is one of the most interesting individuals and has seemingly lived hundreds of different lives. In the episode, Haven chats with Sarah about becoming a barre instructor, opening a barre studio, competing in powerlifting, writing and publishing her first novel, the enneagram, and so much more. This episode will leave you so inspired to not only be a dreamer, but to take action to achieve your goals.

Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahwyland and @sarahwylandwrites. Be sure to pick up a copy of her debut novel, Off The Record, on Amazon and try out one of her Pure Barre classes at Pure Barre Knoxville or Pure Barre Farragut!

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The long awaited special guest episode is finally here, it’s Haven’s dad, Steve Spanyer! Steve and Haven chat all things running - including why Steve started running, his favorite half marathon, his full marathon, and some VERY memorable races they ran together. Tune in for this super inspiring and entertaining episode.

Check out Steve’s paintings on his Etsy shop, A Ranger Paints. Podcast listeners can get 10% off their purchase using code "HXH10"! If you’re shopping for holiday gifts, supporting a small business means so much!

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If you’ve ever had a tiny little nagging voice in your head or pull in your heart that maybe, just maybe, you want to give distance running a try, then this episode is for you! Haven gives you a personal pep talk to get you ready to run a half marathon. Tips, tricks, and advice learned from a decade of distance running all included in this episode.

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! On this solo episode, Haven gives listeners her top tips to stay healthy throughout the holiday season.

Thank you to HxH Podcast Sponsor, A Ranger Paints. Podcast listeners can get 10% off their purchase using code "HXH10"! If you’re shopping for holiday gifts, supporting a small business means so much!

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Caroline Green is an experienced private practice Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor specializing in weight-inclusive, trauma-informed nutrition therapy for eating disorders, disordered eating, intuitive eating, chronic dieting, and body image.

Caroline has a special interest in the intersection of trauma and eating disorders and somatic-integrated nutrition therapy. She helps clients break free from dieting extremes to learn how to nourish their bodies without shame. She is the owner and sole practitioner at Caroline Green Nutrition based out of Columbia, SC.

If you or someone you know struggles with disordered eating, you can certainly learn from Caroline’s words of wisdom. Even if you don’t struggle with disordered eating or body image, there is still so much great nutrition information and overall wellness advice that everyone can learn from!

Follow Caroline on Instagram @carolinegreennutrition for helpful nutrition and intuitive eating information, and visit her website https://carolinegreennutrition.com/ to get on the waitlist to work with her!

Thank you to HxH Podcast Sponsor, A Ranger Paints. Podcast listeners can get 10% off their purchase using code "HXH10"!

Follow Haven on Instagram @healthbyhaven for more health and wellness content! Get healthy recipes, read wellness articles, and learn all about HxH at healthbyhaven.com.