The Secret to Aging Naturally at 46 Revealed: From Giving Up Alcohol to Skipping Botox and Synthetic Fragrance

Have you ever stood in the beauty aisle, or the wine aisle, and wondered when the choice stopped being yours? In this episode, I'm back in the hot seat for part two of my Q&A with my producer Amber, and this time the questions are about my body, my face, and the last drink I ever had. We get into quitting alcohol as a way back to yourself, the one situation where I still want a drink, and how nearly five years of an alcohol free lifestyle changed more than I expected. We talk through aging naturally vs botox, the botox alternatives I use every day, and why facial acupuncture and gua sha facial massage earned a permanent spot in my routine. We close on low tox living, why I stopped calling it non toxic living, and where I still bend my own rules. Our conversation touches on: - What two glasses of wine told me about my body at 41 - How my sleep and skin changed after giving up alcohol - Why my son was part of my decision to become a sober mom - Why moderation was a losing game for me - Where the sober curious conversation is different from a harder one - What natural alternatives to botox look like in my daily routine - Why I've never touched my face and how I talk about it without judging anyone - What I can smell from the street that I won't put on my skin - Which wellness rituals I'd never skip, and the one I've kept for ten years - Where the line sits between informed and obsessive If you've ever wondered what life without alcohol would actually feel like, or whether aging naturally is still an option when everyone around you is booking the appointment, this episode will give you a picture of both from someone who's living them. Hit play and let’s grow together, Kimberly Connect with me: Website: https://www.kimberlyhand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyhand_ Shop The Cinnamon Effect Journal here: https://thecinnamoneffect.com/journal Shop my curated collection of low-tox products for home, beauty, wellness, and everyday life here: https://shopmy.us/shop?Curator_id=914824&Section_id=3615856&tab=collections Products I love: Turn your skincare into a daily ritual that actually does something. Shop Wildling's facial tools here: https://wildling.pxf.io/c/5878814/907542/12462 Your old nonstick pans could be leaching chemicals into every meal. Swap them for Caraway's non-toxic cookware and cook clean: https://rstr.co/caraway/kimberlyhand Keep Listening: If you want to hear the conversation that impacted me most, start with Marie Crews: https://rss.com/podcasts/the-cinnamon-effect/2918311 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdoFBHs6iZc