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Trust Your Innersense™ with Joanne Starkman

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26 - A Day Witnessing Love in Action with Lipstick Angels

October 01, 2025 • Joanne Starkman • Episode 26

A Day Of Presence And Care
To 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. What she witnessed went far beyond makeup—it was about dignity, presence, and the kind of human connection that doesn’t require fixing. Each act of care was a reminder that even in sterile, clinical spaces, beauty and compassion can thrive.

When Touch Becomes Healing
Lipstick Angels create space for healing not just through beauty, but through the quiet power of touch. Joanne shares what it was like to offer hand and scalp massages—simple, grounding moments that opened the door to deep connection. These interactions weren’t just for the patients, but often for caregivers too, offering relief and presence to those who rarely receive it. In a world of constant doing, this work is a powerful reminder that just being—with your hands, your eyes, your heart—can be enough.

Learning To Trust Humanity Again
This experience stayed with Joanne long after she left the hospital. In a world that often rushes past suffering, the Lipstick Angels slow down and bear witness. Their work reminds us that presence is medicine too. This episode is an invitation to look for beauty in unexpected places—and to remember how deeply we all long to be seen.

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05:05 The Impact of Beauty and Self-Care in Healthcare

09:45 Lessons in Vulnerability and Resilience

14:51 The Power of Compassion and Self-Care

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