"If you're the caretaker of someone in any way, it will also take a toll on you. And it's okay to then say, I need someone else to help me while I help this person."— Amelia Castillo

There's a version of self-care we've all been sold — bubble baths, candles, a glass of wine we didn't even want. And then there's the real thing, the kind that shows up quietly in your skin when nobody's watching.

Amelia Castillo is a Sonoma County esthetician with 17 years of experience, and in this episode she shares the honest story of what happened to her own skin when her best friend was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. We talk about the nervous system, perimenopause and hormones, why women carry so much guilt around self-care, and what it really costs to hold someone else's hand through the hardest moment of their life.

If you've ever felt like your body was trying to tell you something, or you've been the strong one for someone else while quietly falling apart, this conversation is for you. New episodes every Thursday on all major podcast platforms.

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Timestamps

00:00 — Introduction — Heather welcomes Amelia Castillo.

01:49 — Amelia's 17 years as an esthetician and how her approach has evolved.

04:05 — The nervous system, the skin, and why it gets overlooked.

08:17 — Redefining self-care beyond bubble baths and wine.

23:29 — Caring for her best friend through stage four breast cancer.

19:41 — Perimenopause, sleep, and the evening routine that changes everything.

47:26 — Where to connect with Amelia.

About Amelia Castillo

Amelia Castillo is a wife, mom, esthetician, and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with nearly two decades of experience. As the owner of Bare Skin Beauty, she is passionate about helping women feel confident in their skin through a blend of science, wellness, and real life sustainability.

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