Balanced Beauty Talks

🎙️ Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: From Fighting Acne to Finding Peace With Her Skin — Katie’s Natology Journey In this deeply honest and relatable episode, we sit down with Katie, a Natology client who shares her real, unfiltered acne journey, the physical struggle, the emotional weight, and the turning point that changed everything. Katie opens up about what it was like living in a body and skin she didn’t recognize, the frustration of “trying everything,” and the quiet grief that comes w...

Episode Summary We opened the floor to our community and invited you to ask anything: skincare, treatments, products, wellness, business ownership, boundaries, and the realities of running a skin clinic. What followed was a conversation filled with the advice we wish clients could hear more often — the kind that doesn’t always fit neatly into a treatment room appointment. We talk about unrealistic expectations, underrated treatments, the disconnect between what clients want and what skin can ...

Host: Natasha Guest: Natalie Anchondo — Microneedling Educator, Acne Specialist & Founder of Lux n Lav ✨ Episode Summary In this episode of Balanced Beauty Talks, Natasha sits down with Natalie Anchondo, founder of Lux n Lav and a leading educator in advanced microneedling techniques. Known for trailblazing microneedling protocols for acne and teaching safe, inclusive treatment across all skin types and tones, Natalie shares why microneedling became her signature modality — and why prope...

Episode SummaryIn this fun, candid, and educational episode, Natasha and Khadijah take listeners behind the scenes of Natology, sharing what really happens before, during, and after treatments, the moments that make them laugh, the ones that move them, and the magic that clients rarely see. From prepping treatment rooms to client rituals to the tiny details that make a facial feel like therapy, the duo opens up about the care, intention, and sheer artistry that goes into every appointment. Th...

Episode Summary In this episode, Natasha and Dr. Khadijah break down how to create a skincare routine from scratch - whether you’re brand new to skincare, feeling lost in a 10-step routine, or ready to switch from “chaotic product collecting” to results-driven simplicity. We walk through the fundamentals of building a routine that actually works for your skin concerns, how to choose the right products, what to skip, and how to get treatment-level results at home. This is your practical, calmi...