Taking care of yourself should feel good. And it should be fun. Join registered dietitian Desiree Nielsen and an incredible roster of guest experts as we explore all sorts of nutrition and wellness topics from plant-based nutrition to gut health to diet culture and more. We'll dive deep and get super nerdy about how nutrition and your body works. We'll get curious about the more problematic aspects of wellness and indulge our deep love of all things food.
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Megan and Wendy are best friends and moms approaching midlife who are exploring the things that bring us joy! Join us every week in conversations about parenting, beauty, fashion, and pop culture.
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Choosing the Creative Path with Nisha Vora of Rainbow Plant Life
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I’ve noticed how food content on social media has started to veer towards viral food combinations…but making a cake out of mushed up oreos or wraps out of cottage cheese isn’t exactly what you want for dinner. Creating reliable and exciting plant-based recipes that you’ll use again and again takes a lot of skill and a lot of passion. So I am so exc…
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Plant-based nutrition for hormone health with Rohini Bajekal MSc
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If you’ve been inundated with people talking about hormone health online, you’re not alone… it’s definitely a big trend. And in some ways, I am happy it is. As a dietitian, I know how common reproductive issues like endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are and I also know how little we talk about them. But there is another side to thi…
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Nutrition for Perimenopause with Barbie Boules RD
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Our bodies are meant to change…which means the way we care for them might need to change too. For women over the age of 40, who have entered the menopause transition (AKA perimenopause) there are shifts in our minds, muscles and metabolism function that might have us wondering what the heck is going on. And if so, this is the episode for you. We ar…
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The Science of Menopause with Dr Nitu Bajekal MD
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If you’re the proud owner of a pair of ovaries, and you’re “of a certain age” you may have noticed that things are starting to change. Could it be…perimenopause??? It can be hard to talk about perimenopause and the menopause transition…not the least of which is that there is still such a ridiculous stigma about women getting older. Like it’s a “use…
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Wondering if you’ve got irritable bowel syndrome? Or, newly diagnosed and trying to figure out what the heck it all means? You’ve come to the right place: as a gut health dietitian with IBS myself, I know that sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming at times. Particularly because there are just so many damn OPINIONS. About what causes IBS, what yo…
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Of all of the supplements on the shelf, by far the most complicated ones are probiotics. How complicated? Even health professionals don’t always fully understand them! Because probiotics aren’t just one thing: every individual strain of probiotics - or combination of strains - is a totally unique entity so we can’t just paint them all with the same…
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Making everyday food a little more special with Murielle Banackissa
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This week, we’re talking about how to get present, slow down and truly savour the act of cooking and eating with Murielle Banackissa, author of the new plant-based cookbook, Savouring. In an always on world, making the time to cook can feel like an impossible task…there’s always another distraction. And as a parent, I know that the relentlessness (…
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When the going gets tough, do you get going… right into the kitchen? What is it about baking that is so deeply satisfying and comforting? I mean, eating your baking is deeply comforting but what about the act of baking itself? Why do so many of us reach for our apron when we need to chill? It was these questions and more that drove my conversation …
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Nutrition for Heart Health with Dr Adrian Chavez PhD
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As a dietitian on the internet, it’s not lost on me that there is a MAJOR difference in what people want to see versus what will actually make the biggest difference in their health. Case in point: the enormous amount of content debating the “dangers” of oats or the “benefits” of colostrum and how so very few people actually talk about heart health…
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Not Your Mommy with Katie Ruddell and Liz Hammon
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Ever feel like the Instagram version of motherhood is just a little off the rails? Like when you plop your kid in front of a tablet and hope no one’s watching? Or you show up to the bake sale with store-bought cookies? You are in for a treat today…we’re getting into the messy bits of motherhood, entrepreneurship and more with Liz Hammond and Katie …
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What do PREbiotics do? With Dr Raylene Reimer PhD RD
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Have you heard of prebiotics before? In this episode of The Allsorts Podcast, we are going to talk all about prebiotics: what they are, how they work in the body and what benefits they might have for us and our gut microbiome. As a gut health dietitian, every time I talk about prebiotics, someone stops me…don’t you mean PRO-biotics? Nope. Nope I do…
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Is sugar bad for you? Solo ep with Desiree
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Sugar: the stuff of celebratory birthday cakes and wellness myth. Without a doubt, it elicits some pretty major debate for a pantry staple…and we spend a lot of airspace talking about how sugar affects the body. So, in this week’s episode, I’m going to put on my Registered Dietitian hat and answer all of your burning questions about the sweet stuff…
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Culture, Connection and Community with Asha Wheeldon
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Growing up, life happened around my grandparent’s kitchen table. Food formed the rhythm of our days…so I feel a special connection to others who share that love of connecting over a meal. And a few years ago, I had the pleasure of connecting with our guest, Asha Wheeldon, over a meal that she co-hosted with a mutual friend. Especially at this time …
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If you’re one of those folks who shies away from vegan food because you love all the eggy, cheesy, meaty goodness of omnivore life…well, I get it. I was a vegetarian for a looooong time because I couldn’t imagine not eating cheese. I think that’s probably one of the biggest misconceptions about vegans and plant-based eaters: no one goes vegan becau…
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Expanding palates...and minds with Jing Gao of Fly by Jing
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If you’re at all into food - calling all Bon Appetit groupies and Snaxbois - you probably already have a jar of Fly by Jing’s Sichuan Chili Crisp in your pantry…so you can understand how absolutely stoked I am to be talking with Fly by Jing founder Jing Gao today on the pod. We’ll learn how Jing built a business, reclaimed her name and made everyth…
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Sourdough, a love story, with Ed + Natasha Tatton of BReD
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There are few things that unite us as much as a good loaf of bread. Humans have been consuming the stuff for thousands of years, starting with the the preparation of simple flatbreads from wild grains to the large scale production of breads from domesticated wheats in ancient Egypt…quite literally, bread in all its forms, from tortilla to naan to b…
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Busting Wellness Myths about Anxiety with Dr Nicole Lippman-Barile PhD
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Feeling anxious lately? I don’t know about you…but my mental health went down the toilet in 2020. I’ve always been anxious by nature but since turning 40 - which was followed closely by the pandemic - I’ve had to make my mental health more of a priority and I know I’m not alone: according to the world health organization, global prevalence of anxie…
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Understanding the IBS basics with Jessie Wong RD
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Hold on to your knickers: the number of people with irritable bowel syndrome is now roughly 11% of the world’s population. Yep, you read that right. This is something that a LOT of people are dealing with, and as a gut health dietitian with IBS herself, I see everyday how much confusion and misinformation there is out there about what IBS actually …
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Making Art, Chasing Joy and Baking Plant-based Cakes with Lyndsay Sung
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If there is one thing that makes people happy, it’s cake. And if anyone knows how to make a cake that is guaranteed to bring people joy, it’s Lyndsay Sung. Lyndsay is the baker and creative mind behind Coco Cake Land, the blog and instagram account filled with cute confections that are sure to bring a smile to your face. Since the early days of blo…
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Introducing: Approved with Megan and Wendy
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Introducing Approved with Megan and Wendy! Looking for a fun and informative podcast hosted by the dynamic duo Megan and Wendy? Look no further than Approved with Megan and Wendy. Your favorite Hallmark movie reviewers are bringing their same hilarious banter to a brand new show where they ask each other what they are using and loving for the week.…
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Talking Gut Healthy Snacks with dietitian Morgan Murdock
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Are those gut healthy snacks you’re buying legit? What’s actually in them? And what should you be eating if you really want to take care of your gut? I’m talking all about the basics of good gut health, gut healthy snacks and sourdough with Chicago-based registered dietitian Morgan Murdock on The Allsorts Podcast! Way back in 2019 I was at Expo Wes…
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Megan and Wendy sit down for the first time after a long summer hiatus to talk about the future of Long Story Short! We have several exciting announcements to make, so listen in! Introducing Approved with Megan and Wendy We’re excited to announce our new podcast, Approved with Megan and Wendy. You can subscribe/follow NOW in the podcast app of your…
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Creating a good life, messy bits and all with Jackie Kai Ellis
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What is it to live a good life? Because it’s definitely not the glossy perfection that is sold to us in movies and Instagram. How do we navigate the cards we’ve been dealt - and find that balance between consciously creating our world and allowing ourselves the grace to just be? I don’t know that I am very good at this myself. My anxious mind tends…
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Navigating Baby's First Foods with Nita Sharda RD
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I don’t know about you…but I thought a LOT less about my food choices before I had kids. And I am a dietitian, so that’s saying a lot! Navigating baby’s first foods can feel a bit overwhelming because there are so many differing opinions out there: finger foods vs purees, baby led weaning, sippy cups or no…with our first born, we invest so much ene…
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Why am I bloated? With Desiree Nielsen RD
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Oh hi! It’s me, Desiree, and today on a solo episode of the pod, we’re going to answer that burning question, “why am I bloated?” Before we get going, you need to know that it is TOTALLY NORMAL to get bloated from time to time. Eat a 3 bean chili? We all get bloated. Holiday feast? Yep, all that food takes up space. Part of a healthy digestive syst…
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There is something about summer, isn’t there? The long, warm days that make everyone crazy come Labor Day. Megan and Wendy talk candidly about their hopes for this summer. Plus, a new addition to the Long Story Short team, a bone update from Wendy, and a recall that might affect you at home. Hey this is the last episode in this free feed until Sept…
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You all know this is Megan’s 2023 Summer Reading Guide. Wendy’s got absolutely nothing to do it! If you’re looking for something good to read this summer, Megan has a book suggestion for you. From young adult to rom-com and sci-fi to personal memoir – this is a comprehensive summer reading list. Plus, an update on an Approved item, a milk shower, a…
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How do you know if you want kids? With Keltie Maguire
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How do you know if you want to have kids? As far as adulting goes, having children is the biggest commitment a human can make. I mean, you can change careers, sell that condo, move across the planet or even get help in caring for elderly parents…so it’s kind of interesting that there is relatively little dialogue about the decision to have children…
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Episode 97: Bright and Tight – Body Beauty Favorites
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Megan and Wendy share their go-to favorite body beauty favorites products in today’s brand new episode! Also, a ChatGPT experiment, berries from “Shark Tank” and the Bama Rush documentary. Plus, we want listeners to weigh in on Megan’s weird neighbor situation! * I WANT MEGAN AND WENDY ON PATREON* Megan and Wendy share their body beauty favorites S…
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In today’s brand new episode, Megan and Wendy share everything they are watching, reading, and reading in this month’s Pop Culture Club May 2023. Plus, don’t miss the Instagram fire Megan ignited about butter and a confession from Wendy. Megan and Wendy share all the things they are watching, reading and listening to in this month’s Pop Culture Epi…
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All about plant-based protein with Vesanto Melina RD
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Are plant proteins really incomplete? Can your body actually tell the difference between amino acids from plants and amino acids from animals? If you are at all curious about whether you can get optimal protein on a plant-based diet - or if you’ve ever heard that plant protein is incomplete - this week’s episode of The Allsorts Podcast is a must li…
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Episode 95: Highs and Lows of Trader Joe’s
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Y’all love our Trader Joe’s content so we decided to talk about the highs and lows of Trader Joe’s in today’s brand new podcast episode. Listen in for what we think is the good, the bad, and the ugly of America’s quirkiest grocery retailer. Plus, a hot tip on Rao’s at Costco, a Perrier update from Wendy, and an announcement about the future of this…
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This episode is brought to you by jet lag. Megan and Wendy share their favorite hair products. Plus, a review of Wendy’s trip to Paris, Megan co-signs on two of Wendy’s previous Approved items, and a 21-Day Challenge that might not be recommended. Would you rather a personal chef or a daily housekeeper? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Wh…
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How to Cook Thai Food at Home with Pailin Chongchitnant
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I was not exposed to Thai cuisine much in my childhood, growing up in smaller Canadian towns in the 80s + 90s. But in my early 20s, I spent some time backpacking with my then boyfriend (now husband...yes, we've been together my whole adult life) throughout South East Asia from Singapore up through Thailand, Laos and Vietnam and to say that I fell i…
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Megan and Wendy are back sharing everything they are watching, reading, and listening to in April’s Pop Culture Club episode. Plus, some feedback from our last episode, a dry shampoo DIY update, and the return of The Petty Complaint Department. Check out last month’s Pop Culture Club where we shared everything our husbands are watching, reading, an…
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We all know - and perhaps dabble with - not drinking during Dry January or Sober October but the rise of the “sober curious” movement over the last few years has really invited us to start the conversation about our relationship with alcohol and how we use it - and abuse it - across all aspects of life, from “mommy wine” culture to quarantine cockt…
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Dying to know the things we’re into right now? This episode is for you! Listen in as Megan and Wendy both share the things in their lives that are bringing them joy. Plus, talk about Harry Styles and his middle school smooch, Megan’s love for TJ Maxx, the return of “Love Is Blind,” and Wendy’s travel anxiety. Have a thought about today’s episode? E…
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We couldn't have Old Dudes without a ladies edition. Listen in as Megan and Wendy share their favorite "hot old ladies" based on the insane popularity of the original Old Dudes episode from last year. Plus, an update on Megan's habit tracker, the Paris garbage situation, winning the email game, and the broken ankle saga continues. Email the show at…
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All about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) with Dr Nitu Bajekal
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most misunderstood - and overlooked - endocrine disorders affecting women and those assigned female at birth. For example, did you know that as high as 3 out of 4 women with PCOS will NEVER be diagnosed? Or, that PCOS is a close cousin of type two diabetes? My social feeds are being flooded right now with t…
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Throwing it back to their YouTube days, Megan and Wendy share their drugstore makeup favorites in today's brand new episode. But first, a polarizing "de-influencer," dinner dilemmas, #Scandoval, an update on habit tracking and timers, and a brain workout.What's your absolutely favorite makeup item from the drugstore? Email at meganandwendy@gmail.co…
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Episode 89: Pop Culture Club – Husband Edition
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After a short hiatus, Megan and Wendy are back with a life update on where they've been. Plus, this month's episode of Pop Culture Club has a twist! Listen in to Pop Culture Club - Husband Edition.Got any tips on how to get your mojo back? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com or jump into our DMs on Instagram.Listen to this month's Pop Culture…
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Plant-based on a Budget with Toni Okamoto
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As a dietitian, I hear time and time again that healthy eating is too expensive. And these days, with food prices skyrocketing - at times out of alignment with inflation - it is getting harder to feed yourself well on a budget. One of my first pieces of advice for eating well with less money is to eat more whole plant foods such as legumes and whol…
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Build a strong, resilient body with Andrew Sabarre
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Whether you’re 22 or 62, we all have one thing in common: inhabiting a physical body without which we could not live, work or even experience the sights, tastes and sounds of life. And yet, most of us walk around as if our body is an afterthought: nothing more than a fleshy carrying case for our brains…that is, of course, until our bodies decide to…
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Episode 88: Hair Tools for Long and Short Hair
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Megan and Wendy share their favorite hair tools for long and short hair. Plus, a peek inside on other names we considered for our YouTube channel, Starbucks mobile orders, a recap of Wendy's solo weekend, and DIY dry shampoo.Would you snag a Starbucks mobile order that wasn't yours? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com.Megan and Wendy share th…
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Megan and Wendy dream out loud on how to spend a weekend alone in today's new episode. Listen to hear what they'd do with the free time, what they'd eat, if they'd be productive or just plain lazy. Plus, updates on skincare, someone got progressive eye glasses, being the fun house for teenagers, and a great find at Walmart.Tell us how you would spe…
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Everything you need to know about inflammation (solo episode with Desiree!)
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Curious about anti-inflammatory nutrition? Well prepare to get nerdy in this solo episode, because host Desiree Nielsen RD is going to tell you everything you need to know about the anti-inflammatory diet. Over a decade ago, the idea that chronic inflammation may be one of the root causes of - or exacerbating - chronic disease such as type 2 diabet…
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Wasn't there just a Pop Culture Club? You're right! But with our winter vacation schedule and short months, Megan and Wendy are back today with Pop Culture Club for February 2023.What are you reading, listening to, or watching right now? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com.Megan and Wendy share everything they are watching, reading and listen…
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Episode 85: Small Changes, Big ImpactListen in as Megan and Wendy share some of the small changes they have been trying to make which has yielding big impact to them personally. Plus, a follow up to Wendy's pilling foundation, a dry spell in television, new skin care influences, and cashews.What is one thing you might do today that will make a big …
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How Plants Powered Dotsie Bausch to the Olympic Podium
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I am so fascinated by athletes and have to admit, hold them up as something quite magical. Who are they? What motivates them? Where did they get their superpowers? And that is why today’s conversation is such a treat. I am speaking with Olympic silver medal cyclist, Dotsie Bausch…who smashes all preconceived notions about who an athlete is and how …
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Episode 84: Skin Care Favorites from the Drug Store
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Megan and Wendy share their skin care favorites from the drug store in today's brand new episode. Plus, an update about no-spend January, a skin care trend called slugging, and Megan's latest celebrity obsession.What other drug store favorites are you interested in hearing about? Email the show at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Mentioned in this EpisodeN…
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