The Beauty Shift with Michelle Phillips

What happens when the life you built no longer feels like the life you’re meant to live?
In this deeply personal episode of The Beauty Shift Podcast, Michelle Phillips sits down with Deborah Santana — author, philanthropist, and former wife of legendary musician Carlos Santana —for an intimate conversation about love, marriage, identity, spirituality, and having the courage to choose yourself.
In her memoir, Loving the Fire, Deborah shares the complicated reality behind her marriage and what it took to step into the unknown and begin creating a new chapter.
Deborah opens up about the fear of leaving what’s familiar, the uncertainty of not knowing what comes next, and the spiritual practices that helped her trust herself and keep moving forward.
Michelle and Deborah talk about:
• The fear and uncertainty of starting over• Finding yourself after a long-term relationship• Learning to trust your inner voice• Why choosing yourself isn’t selfish• Spirituality, meditation and finding strength within• Letting go of how you thought your life was “supposed” to look• Rediscovering your identity through major life transitions• Why it’s never too late to create a beautiful next chapter
One of Deborah’s most powerful reminders is that freedom exists in our minds, our hearts and our souls.
If you’re navigating a transition, questioning what comes next, or simply feeling that quiet pull toward something more, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to know exactly where the path is leading before you take the next step.
Sometimes the greatest transformation begins when you finally choose yourself.
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In this episode of The Beauty Shift, celebrity beauty +wellness expert Michelle Phillips sits down with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sheina Bawa to talk about aging skin, perimenopause and menopause skin changes, lasers, Morpheus8, Sculptra, filler migration, GLP-1 “Ozempic face,” NAD, glutathione, skincare and more. 
If you’re wondering what really works for aging skin, how to restore facial volume, whether filler can migrate or remain in your face for years, which laser treatments may be right for you, or how rapid weight loss and GLP-1 medications can affect your face and skin, this conversation will help you separate credible information from social media hype.
IN THIS EPISODE: 
• What happens to your skin during perimenopause and menopause • Why aging skin can become more sensitive, dry, red or acne-prone • Why stronger skincare isn’t always better • Lasers for collagen, fine lines, pigmentation and aging skin • CO2 laser, Fraxel and other laser treatments • Morpheus8 for the face, jawline and neck—and why treatment depth matters • Facial fat and volume loss as we age • GLP-1 medications and the facial changes often called “Ozempic face” • Sculptra vs. traditional hyaluronic acid filler • Why filler may remain in the face for years—and how it can migrate • NAD, glutathione and the importance of delivery and absorption • What to look for when choosing skincare • Why credentials matter when choosing someone for cosmetic treatments • How to separate science-backed information from beauty and wellness trends 
One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is at the heart of The Beauty Shift: GET EDUCATED, NOT INFLUENCED. 
There is nothing wrong with wanting to improve your skin, explore a treatment or make changes that help you feel more confident. But the goal isn’t to chase every new treatment, supplement or procedure—or feel like there is always something else about us that needs to be “fixed.” 
It’s about understanding what is happening to our bodies as we age, knowing our options, asking better questions and making informed choices that help us look and feel our best. 
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Dr. Sheina Bawa / Elevé Cosmetic Surgery: https://elevemd.com/dr-bawa 
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What happens when you come face-to-face with death—and return with a completely new understanding of life?
Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of The Beauty Shift w/Michelle Phillips.
In this powerful episode, internationally bestselling author Anita Moorjani shares the extraordinary near-death experience that transformed the way she sees life, fear, healing, self-love, and purpose.
After being given only hours to live while battling cancer, Anita experienced something that forever changed her perspective. Since returning from her near-death experience, she has inspired millions around the world with her message that healing begins when we stop living for everyone else and finally embrace who we truly are.
In this heartfelt conversation, Anita and I discuss:
* Her remarkable near-death experience and how it changed her forever* Why fear may be holding you back more than you realize* The surprising connection between self-love and healing* How women lose themselves by trying to meet everyone else's expectations* Learning to trust your intuition and inner wisdom* What it really means to live authentically* How to release guilt, perfectionism, and people-pleasing* Why it's never too late to create a life you genuinely love
Whether you're navigating midlife, healing from loss, reinventing yourself, or simply longing to feel more connected to who you are, this conversation will encourage you to see your life—and yourself—in a completely new way.
About The Beauty Shift
The Beauty Shift is where women come to be educated—not influenced.
Hosted by beauty and wellness expert, life coach, bestselling author, and national television personality Michelle Phillips, each episode features trusted conversations with leading experts in beauty, wellness, health, mindset, longevity, hormones, finances, and personal growth.
Michelle's mission is simple: to help women stop chasing impossible standards and start building a life where they look better, feel better, and love the woman they see in the mirror.
Because true beauty isn't just about how you look.
It's about how you live.
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🌐 Website: https://www.AnitaMoorjani.com

Thinking about Botox, fillers, or plastic surgery—but not sure where to start?
In this episode of The Beauty Shift, Michelle sits down with leading facial plastic surgeon Dr. Anil Shah to break down what women really need to know about modern aesthetics—so you can make confident, informed decisions without fear or pressure.
In this episode, you’ll learn:• The truth about fillers vs. surgery (and when each makes sense)• The biggest mistakes women make with injectables• How long procedures actually last—and why results fade• What questions to ask before choosing a surgeon• The role of skincare (including retinol & growth factors) in long-term results• How to avoid the “overdone” look and maintain natural, beautiful results
But this conversation goes deeper than treatments…
We also explore the emotional side of beauty—the hesitation, the fear of not looking like yourself, and how to make choices from a place of self-trust instead of pressure.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the noise in the beauty world… this will bring clarity.
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What if you’re not stuck…you’re simply running a program you didn’t choose?
In this powerful episode of The Beauty Shift, we uncover what’s really driving your thoughts, behaviors, and emotional patterns—and why so many women feel like they’ve “done the work,” yet still find themselves repeating the same struggles.
I’m joined by Tim Shurr, a multi-award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and expert in subconscious reprogramming, who has helped over 15,000 people break free from anxiety, self-sabotage, and limiting beliefs.
Together, we dive into the hidden programming that shapes how you see yourself, how you show up, and what you believe you’re capable of.
You’ll discover:
• Why you may feel stuck—even when you’re growing, healing, and doing all the “right” things
• How unconscious beliefs formed early in life silently run the show
• The difference between surface-level mindset work and true, lasting transformation
• Why habits like affirmations and self-care don’t always create real change
• How to finally identify and reprogram the beliefs that are keeping you in the same patterns
This conversation will shift the way you see yourself—because it’s not about fixing who you are…
It’s about upgrading the program that’s been running in the background.
And when that changes, everything changes.
🎧 Tune in and take your power back.
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In this episode of The Beauty Shift, Michelle sits down with Dr. Robin Smith, a leader in regenerative medicine and longevity, to explore what it really takes to age well—from the inside out.
This conversation goes beyond traditional anti-aging advice and into the deeper science of how your body functions, repairs, and regenerates over time.
You’ll learn:
• The difference between anti-aging and longevity—and why it matters• How inflammation (“inflammaging”) impacts your skin, energy, and overall health• Why traditional approaches often focus on symptoms instead of root causes • The importance of testing, understanding your labs, and optimizing—not just falling into “normal ranges”• How sleep, nutrition, stress, and movement influence how you age • What actually makes skincare effective—and why many products never reach deeper layers of the skin • The truth about peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and exosomes
This episode is about shifting your approach—from reacting to changes… to supporting your body at a cellular level.
If you’re ready for a more informed, effective way to care for your skin, your health, and your energy as you age—this conversation will give you a powerful new perspective.
 
About Michelle Phillips:
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About Dr. Robin Smith: www.Exoceuticals.com

In this episode of The Beauty Shift, Michelle Phillips sits down with ShannazSchopfer—Founder & CEO of The Beauty Architects and a true pioneer in the global beauty industry with over 45 years of experience.
She’s worked with some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Estée Lauder, Chanel, L’Oréal, La Prairie, and Charlotte Tilbury—and has witnessed firsthand the massive shifts from traditional beauty to today’s world of biotech, longevity, and sustainability.
But this conversation goes deeper than the industry…
We talk about:
• How to stay adaptable and confident through life’s transitions
• The truth about pro-aging vs. anti-aging
• How longevity science and mindset are shaping the future of beauty
• What women truly need right now to feel confident in their own skin
This is a conversation about reinvention, leadership, and honoring the wisdom that only experience can bring.
Because beauty isn’t about going backwards…It’s about becoming.
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Website: https://www.thebeautyarchitects.com

Description: Today’s episode of The Beauty Shift is such a fun one—because Michelle’s guest is someone many of you already know and love: Chaz Dean, celebrity hairstylist and the founder of WEN Hair.
Chaz has spent decades shaping how women feel about their hair—from Hollywood sets to living rooms across America—and in this conversation, he takes us behind the scenes of how it all began: a creative kid with a camera, a big vision, and the courage to do things differently (even when people told him he was crazy).
We talk about reinvention, artistry, and what it really takes to keep going when no one understands your idea yet. And yes—he breaks down his famous philosophy that changed haircare as we know it: why he stopped using shampoo and what women can do instead to protect their hair as we age.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• How Chaz went from photography to hair artistry—and why vision is everything
• The behind-the-scenes story of how he learned product formulation (and got wildly underpaid… then used it as fuel)
• Why you don’t have to “pick one lane” to be successful
• Heat tool truth: why higher heat isn’t better, and how to stop frying your ends
• The #1 thing most women get wrong when blow-drying (and the simple fix)
• A reminder we all need: trust yourself, follow your heart, and don’t quit on what you know you’re here to build
Chaz’s story is a masterclass in believing in your vision—even before the world catches up.
About Michelle Phillips:
Website: www.MichellePhillips.com
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About Chaz Dean:
Website: www.ChazDean.com

If you’ve ever caught yourself shrinking, comparing, overthinking, or worrying about what other people think… this episode will feel like a deep exhale.
In this powerful conversation on The Beauty Shift, we break down what real confidence actually is — and how to build it in everyday life.
You’ll learn a practical, grounded framework for moving from self-doubt to self-trust — rooted in self-respect, boundaries, courage, and action.
Inside this episode:
• Why most women focus on what’s wrong instead of what’s strong• How comparison quietly erodes self-worth• The truth about failure — and why it builds confidence• A simple mindset hack to reframe negative thoughts• Why action creates confidence (not the other way around)• Reinventing yourself in midlife without losing who you are• How modeling self-respect impacts your children
We also unpack the shocking statistic that only a small percentage of women consider themselves beautiful — and what we can do to change that narrative starting today.
Confidence isn’t perfection.It’s not approval.It’s self-trust in motion.
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Welcome back to The Beauty Shift and Part 2 of Michelle’s conversation with Robert Holden — Psychologist, NY Times Bestselling author, who has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and in two major BBC documentaries shown to over 30 million viewers worldwide.
In this episode Michelle and Robert talk about how you can’t truly recognize your beauty (or your worth) while you’re trapped in self-criticism. Robert shares the powerful idea that we each carry a “secret beauty” — a beauty we often can’t access because we’re so busy judging ourselves.
In this conversation, they explore:
Why self-judgment blocks self-worth (and what to do instead)
The Enneagram as a path to compassion, growth, and authenticity
What it means to “be the love” you’re looking for
How your inner voice (your intuition) guides you back home
Why the world changes when we become ourselves
If you’ve been feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself lately, this episode will bring you back to what’s real: love, truth, presence, and the quiet power of simply showing up as you.
 
Michelle Phillips Website: www.MichellePhillips.com
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Robert Holden website: www.RobertHolden.com
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