The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast

The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast


Episode 202: Healthy Skin in Your 40s and Beyond, With Joy McCarthy

November 03, 2023

In today’s episode, Dr. Lisa welcomes back holistic nutritionist Joy McCarthy to talk about skin care as your hormones fluctuate through perimenopause. They discuss what foods and drinks are important for healthy skin whether you are dealing with acne, dry skin, puffy skin or rosacea, as well as what to avoid for healthy skin aging.


Joy McCarthy is the Founder of Joyous Health, an award-winning Certified Holistic Nutritionist and best-selling author of The Joyous Cookbook, Joyous Detox and Joyous Health. She is also the Co-founder of Hello Joyous, an organic + plant-based beauty brand with a rock-solid mission: to help people find more joy in the everyday. Joy also hosts the Joyous Health Podcast, where Dr. Lisa has been a guest 3 times talking about adrenal health, thyroid health and osteoporosis.


A trusted nutrition expert, Joy has been featured on Marilyn Denis, The Social, CNN and CBC. Joy is a regular natural health expert on the popular daytime television show Cityline. Joy lives in Toronto with her husband Walker and their daughter Vienna. You can find her on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Tik Tok.


Check out previous episodes:
Episode 78: Natural and Effective Approaches for Rosacea with Joy McCarthy
Episode 33: Detox for Hormone Balance with Joy McCarthy, Nutritionist and Author


In today’s episode, we cover:
The best food and drinks for your skin health
The food and drink you need to avoid to reduce skin inflammation and support healthy aging of your skin
Why sunscreen is your best defense for wrinkles
The importance of changing your skin care routine as you age
The importance of your skin microbiome and the impact of your skin care products
How sleep, exercise and stress management is important for preventing premature skin aging
What Joy thinks of Botox and other injections


You can find Joy at @joyoushealth on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and on Facebook.


Shop Hello Joyous HERE and get 10% off when you use the code: LISAWEEKS10


Today’s Mama Must Have:


Dr. Lisa is a big fan of Nellie’s laundry stick AND Hello Joyous’s Eye Elixir and Hella hydrating Serum, Fresh Face Daily cleanser. You get get a 10% discount on Hello Joyous products HERE by using the code: LISAWEEKS10


Joy loves a good book and her new e-reader to relax before bed.


What’s Else is Happening?


Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing session for expecting parents looking to decrease fear and anxiety to support their natural instincts around labour and birth is happening this fall. Join her at https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/register


Thanks for listening!


Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.


We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode.


You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.


Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!


Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.



In today’s episode, Dr. Lisa welcomes back holistic nutritionist Joy McCarthy to talk about skin care as your hormones fluctuate through perimenopause. They discuss what foods and drinks are important for healthy skin whether you are dealing with acne, dry skin, puffy skin or rosacea, as well as what to avoid for healthy skin aging. 




Joy McCarthy is the Founder of Joyous Health, an award-winning Certified Holistic Nutritionist and best-selling author of The Joyous Cookbook, Joyous Detox and Joyous Health. She is also the Co-founder of Hello Joyous, an organic + plant-based beauty brand with a rock-solid mission: to help people find more joy in the everyday. Joy also hosts the Joyous Health Podcast, where Dr. Lisa has been a guest 3 times talking about adrenal health, thyroid health and osteoporosis. A trusted nutrition expert, Joy has been featured on Marilyn Denis, The Social, CNN and CBC. Joy is a regular natural health expert on the popular daytime television show Cityline. Joy lives in Toronto with her husband Walker and their daughter Vienna. You can find her on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Tik Tok.Check out previous episodes:


Episode 78: Natural and Effective Approaches for Rosacea with Joy McCarthy



Episode 33: Detox for Hormone Balance with Joy McCarthy, Nutritionist and Author



In today’s episode, we cover:



  • The best food and drinks for your skin health






  • The food and drink you need to avoid to reduce skin inflammation and support healthy aging of your skin






  • Why sunscreen is your best defense for wrinkles






  • The importance of changing your skin care routine as you age






  • The importance of your skin microbiome and the impact of your skin care productsHow sleep, exercise and stress management is important for preventing premature skin agingWhat Joy thinks of Botox and other injections




You can find Joy at @joyoushealth on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and on Facebook.Joyous Health Online Shop: https://shopjoyoushealth.com/



Today’s Mama Must Have:



Dr. Lisa is a big fan of Nellie’s laundry stick AND Hello Joyous’s Eye Elixir and Hella hydrating Serum, Fresh Face Daily cleanser. You get get a 10% discount on Hello Joyous products HERE by using the code: LISAWEEKS10



Joy loves a good book and her new e-reader to relax before bed.



What’s Else is Happening?



Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing session for expecting parents looking to decrease fear and anxiety to support their natural instincts around labour and birth is happening this fall. Join her at https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/register



Thanks for listening!



Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode.



You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.



Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!



Stay safe and healthy everyone!


Disclaimer: The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.