Trust Your Innersense™ with Joanne Starkman
Trust Your Innersense ™ with Joanne Starkman invites you to slow down, reconnect, and come home to yourself. Rooted in self-love and everyday rituals, this podcast explores what it means to live with intention—starting with the relationship we have with our bodies, our breath, even our hair. Joanne, a holistic beauty founder and gentle guide, shares real conversations and mindful practices to nourish your inner and outer world.
Each episode feels like a cozy cup of tea with a wise friend—full of heart, honesty, and tools you can actually use. From soulful storytelling to simple shifts in daily habits, you'll find inspiration to soften, listen inward, and move through the world a little more rooted and real. Trust Your Innersense is a quiet nudge toward the truest version of you.
Episodes
48 episodes
48 - The Healing Power of Sound: Biofield Tuning with Eileen McKusick
Exploring the healing fieldJoanne sits down with Eileen Day McKusick—researcher, author, and founder of Biofield Tuning—to explore how vibrational sound therapy is reshaping the future of healing. Known for her groundbreaking work in the hu...
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Episode 48
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38:59
47 - Let Yourself Off the Hook: Beauty, Aging & Trusting the Process with Kari Gran
Letting Go of PerfectionJoanne sits down with Kari Gran, clean beauty pioneer and co-founder of her namesake skincare brand, for a refreshingly honest conversation about aging, entrepreneurship, and self-trust. After being diagnosed with bo...
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Episode 47
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44:37
46 - The Power of Breath: A Wellness Conversation with Tashell Williams
One Lung, Full LifeJoanne welcomes Tashell Williams—wellness coach, clean beauty advocate, and salon owner—for a powerful conversation about healing, alignment, and sacred self-leadership. At age 22, Tashell went into surgery after doctors ...
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Episode 46
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36:52
45 - Making Big Happen: Leadership, Purpose, and Performance with Mark Moses
From Small Town Roots to Global ImpactJoanne welcomes Mark Moses—entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of CEO Coaching International—for a grounded and energizing conversation. Raised in a Canadian mining town, Mark opens up about w...
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Episode 45
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39:23
44 - Rooted in Reflection, Ready for 2026
Reflecting on loss, love, and new beginningsIn this tender solo episode, Joanne shares what she’s releasing in 2025 and what she’s calling in for the year ahead. She opens up about the grief of losing her beloved dogs, Callie and Bear, and ...
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Episode 44
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25:40
43 - Curls, Culture & Confidence: How The Curly Scott Is Redefining Hair
Breaking the Hair MoldJoanne sits down with Scott Cooper—known as The Curly Scott—for a bold and soulful conversation that unpacks hair, identity, and healing. Scott shares how his own journey as a biracial man in the beauty industry pushed...
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Episode 43
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42:18
42 - Hillary Peterson Unfiltered: The Purpose-Driven Path to Clean Skincare
Rooted in Clean SkincareJoanne sits down with Hillary Peterson, founder of True Botanicals, whose journey into clean beauty began with a thyroid cancer diagnosis. Backed by a background in public health and hospital administration, Hillary ...
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Episode 42
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40:06
41 - Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society, Saying Yes to a Calling and Saving Thousands
From Law School to LifesavingIn this episode of Trust Your Innersense, host Joanne Starkman welcomes Julie Castle, the dynamic CEO of Best Friends Animal Society—the organization at the heart of the national no-kill movement. What ...
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Episode 41
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38:18
40 - Elevate YOU: Julie Flowers on Reinvention, Inner Power, and Authentic Leadership
From C-Suite to Coaching WomenJoanne sits down with Julie Flowers, former Chevron executive and now CEO and founder of Elevate YOU Confidence Coaching Inc., and co-host of the podcast Savvy Sisters and Cocktail Conversations. With ...
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Episode 40
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38:51
39 - Healing Forward with Scarlett Lewis: The Power of Choosing Love
From Unthinkable Loss to Unshakable LoveJoanne shares a deeply moving conversation with Scarlett Lewis, the mother of Jesse Lewis, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. Rather than succumb to rage or despair, Scarlett ...
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Episode 39
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48:58
38 - From the Stars to the Heart with Anna-Thea, The Love Card Lady
Following Celestial CluesIn this episode, Joanne sits down with her sister Anna-Thea—an evolutionary astrologer, Certified Venus Star Point practitioner, Divine Feminine educator, and Love Card expert—to explore how astrology and numerol...
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Episode 38
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33:52
37 - The Powerhouse Behind Baddhare Salon with Abbie Brown and Rhysa Anderson
The Power of Shared VisionJoanne connects with Abbie and Rhysa, the passionate co-founders of Baddhare Salon, who open up about the journey from solo stylists to leading a thriving, purpose-driven salon in Myrtle Beach. Fueled by friendship...
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Episode 37
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34:08
36 - The Face as a Healing Map: Facial Reflexology with Jackie Van Ruler
A Facial AwakeningJoanne opens the episode by sharing how facial reflexology, discovered during her sauna sessions at the height of the pandemic, became a powerful part of her wellness practice. Her guest, Jackie Van Ruler, takes us back to...
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Episode 36
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34:22
35 - Nature’s Medicine: Katie Hess on the Future of Healing
Tapping Into Nature’s WisdomJoanne sits down with Katie Hess, founder of Lotuswei and pioneer of flower alchemy, to explore the subtle yet powerful healing capabilities of nature. Katie shares how a deep curiosity about the natural world le...
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Episode 35
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40:14
34 - Changeworthy: Leading the Clean Beauty Movement with Jacquelyn Rodriguez
Beauty with IntentionJoanne sits down with Jacquelyn Rodriguez, a holistic salon owner, speaker, and clean beauty advocate who is transforming the industry from the inside out. Her turning point came while cleaning her own bathroom at home—...
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Episode 34
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26:56
33 - Where Passion Meets Platform: Vagaro’s Vision with Charity Hudnall
Closing the Loop at Vagaro Iconic 2025To wrap up this inspiring four-part series from Vagaro Iconic 2025 in Napa Valley, Joanne sits down with Charity Hudnall, Vagaro’s Chief Marketing Officer. Vagaro is an all-in-one software platform buil...
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Episode 33
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32:02
32 - The Bold New Faces of Barbering at Vagaro Iconic 2025
Barbers Breaking Boundaries at Vagaro Iconic 2025Recorded live at Vagaro Iconic 2025 in Napa Valley, this second set of interviews dives deeper into the barbering community. Joanne Starkman and guest co-host Casey Voss connect with three bo...
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Episode 32
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59:50
31 - Tech, Tradition, and Texture at Vagaro Iconic 2025
Empowering Visions From the Beauty IndustryLive from Vagaro Iconic 2025 in Napa, Joanne sits down with three dynamic leaders reshaping the future of beauty. This episode weaves together technology, tradition, and deep purpose—revea...
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Episode 31
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1:08:19
30- More Than a Diagnosis: The Heart Behind the Northway Edit
A Nudge That Changed EverythingRachel Cook Northway joins Joanne for a heartfelt conversation about tuning into intuition when it matters most. While pregnant, she discovered a lump and felt a quiet but persistent inner voice urging her to ...
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Episode 30
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26:42
29 - Styling the Soul of the Industry at Vagaro Iconic 2025
Rooted In Beauty And PurposeIn this special episode recorded live at the Vagaro event, Joanne sits down with hairstylists and salon leaders who are transforming the industry from the inside out. You’ll hear from Mr. G of Blackbird Salon,...
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Episode 29
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1:30:57
28 - The Golden Bachelor Spotlight: Unlocking Energy, Ancestry & Soul Power with Dani Burling
Energy, Ancestry & The Power Of The SoulJoanne welcomes shamanic healer and spiritual teacher Dani Burling for a deeply personal and illuminating conversation. Dani shares how her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis led her to explore ener...
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Episode 27
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33:40
27 - The Heart of Leadership with Britt Siva and Co-Host Casey Voss
The Heart Of Leadership With Britt SevaJoanne Starkman and co-host Casey Voss sit down with beauty industry strategist Britt Seva for a conversation that left them feeling a little star struck—especially Casey, made even more memorable by t...
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Episode 27
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38:55
26 - A Day Witnessing Love in Action with Lipstick Angels
A Day Of Presence And CareTo kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Joanne reflects on her time shadowing the Lipstick Angels at UCSF, a nonprofit offering beauty and healing services to cancer patients receiving treatment in hospitals. Wh...
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Episode 26
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18:25
25 - How Craniosacral Therapy Heals with Kate Mackinnon
A Conversation Beneath The SurfaceJoanne is joined by Kate Mackinnon, a craniosacral therapist, author, and advocate for gentle healing. With deep presence and years of experience, Kate shares how this subtle hands-on modality—focused on re...
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Episode 25
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32:10
24 - Empowering Curly Hair Stylists with Breanna Bell
The Power Of Community In Clean BeautyJoanne welcomes Breanna Bell, Innersense™ Organic Beauty’s Educator of the Year and newly appointed Chair of the Kansas City Board of Cosmetology. One of 11 children in an entrepreneurial family, Breann...
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Episode 24
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38:00