Goddess Beauty Mysteries: Henna & Ancestral Wisdom Traditions

Goddess Beauty Mysteries: Henna & Ancestral Wisdom Traditions

Goddess Beauty Mysteries: Henna & Ancestral Wisdom Traditions is a podcast devoted to re-membering ancestral wisdom into the present for a more culturally and ecologically sustainable, beauty-filled future. Hosted by Christine Shahin, author of Natural Hair Coloring and a longtime advocate for chemical-free beauty, this show explores the intersection of natural beauty, herbal hair coloring, traditional adornment, ecological awareness, and ancestral practices that still have a meaningful place in modern life. If you are chemically sensitive, concerned about the ingredients in conventional beauty products, transitioning toward a more plant-based lifestyle, or simply looking for a deeper relationship with the products and rituals you use every day, this podcast is designed to be a trusted resource. Christine draws from decades of experience as a folk herbalist, cosmetologist, natural salon and spa owner, educator, eco-activist, and henna practitioner. Through conversations, teachings, and stories, she shares practical ways to work with henna and other pure herbal pigments while exploring the broader cultural, environmental, and personal significance of these traditions. Goddess Beauty Mysteries is about more than changing the way we color our hair or care for our bodies. It is an invitation to reconnect with plants, question extractive beauty practices, preserve traditional knowledge, and rediscover beauty as something rooted in relationship, sovereignty, and sustainability. For the curious, the chemically sensitive, the plant-based, the beauty professional, and anyone seeking a more conscious approach to beauty, Christine invites you into a world where ancient wisdom and modern life can meet.
From Toxic to Green: Rethinking What We Bring Into Our Homes with Theresa Thomas

From Toxic to Green: Rethinking What We Bring Into Our Homes with Theresa Thomas

How can we become more aware of the fragrances and everyday products we bring into our homes? Christine welcomes environmental health advocate Theresa Thomas for a conversation about chemical sensitiv...

Sovereign Beauty and the Wisdom We Carry Forward

Sovereign Beauty and the Wisdom We Carry Forward

What if beauty were less about following a standard and more about discovering what is truly your own? Christine shares the deeper vision behind Goddess Beauty Mysteries , tracing the path from her ro...

Rethinking Abundance: Trust, Generosity, and What We Already Have

Rethinking Abundance: Trust, Generosity, and What We Already Have

What does abundance mean when it is no longer measured only by how much money we have? Christine reflects on the times when money, time, and capacity have felt limited, and on the practices she has us...

When Natural Beauty Becomes an Ecological Choice

When Natural Beauty Becomes an Ecological Choice

What if the choices we make about beauty begin long before we ever choose a product? Christine reflects on the formative experiences that shaped her relationship with natural beauty, health, and the E...