Welcome to Beyond Beauty Project: The Podcast, hosted by Bridgett Burrick Brown.
Bridgett challenges societal pressures and perfectionism through personal stories, unfiltered reflections, and expert insights from thoughtfully curated guests. Each episode invites you to rediscover, reclaim, and redefine beauty, success, and self-worth—exploring topics from body image and mental health to tuning into your body, mind, and spirit.
In Beyond with B, Bridgett’s monthly solo series, she offers a candid glimpse into her life—sharing personal victories, struggles, and perspectives, along with practical guidance to help you cultivate confidence and self-trust.
Join the conversation and take a step toward self-acceptance and holistic well-being.
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Welcome to Beyond Beauty Project: The Podcast, hosted by Bridgett Burrick Brown.
Bridgett challenges societal pressures and perfectionism through personal stories, unfiltered reflections, and expert insights from thoughtfully curated guests. Each episode invites you to rediscover, reclaim, and redefine beauty, success, and self-worth—exploring topics from body image and mental health to tuning into your body, mind, and spirit.
In Beyond with B, Bridgett’s monthly solo series, she offers a candid glimpse into her life—sharing personal victories, struggles, and perspectives, along with practical guidance to help you cultivate confidence and self-trust.
Join the conversation and take a step toward self-acceptance and holistic well-being.
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Give yourself permission to own all pieces of yourself, to become your authentic self.
Bridgett sits down with Liz Brunner, an award-winning journalist, coach, speaker, and former Miss America contestant. She shares how storytelling, presence, and self-talk can shift your confidence and transform your path. This episode explores how personal history shapes identity and how embracing it can unlock your voice, leadership, and power.
Pick up Liz’s book, Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter, and visit her website for coaching services.
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Solitude isn’t always isolation—it can be where healing begins. Bridgett is joined by Jesse Cody, founder of Hike The Good Hike, a nonprofit he created to help people reconnect with nature as a modality for mental health. After years of struggling with trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation, Jesse turned to the outdoors—a choice that led him to walk over 16,000 miles across the U.S. and fueled his mission to advocate for mental wellness. His personal healing journey sparked a deep passion for men’s mental health and his belief that telling your story can be the spark that ignites someone else’s.
You can see more of Jesse’s work on his Instagram, LinkedIn, and by visiting hikethegoodhike.org.
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In this deep conversation, Judd Shaw joins Bridgett to share his path from chasing external validation to confronting his inner struggles and the importance of emotional regulation.
Together, they explore what it means to remove the masks we wear, redefine success, and embrace vulnerability, especially as men navigate a culture that often discourages emotional expression. Judd opens up about hitting rock bottom, building a relationship with himself, and how fatherhood became a powerful call to model emotional intelligence.
An award-winning author, entrepreneur, and father of six, Judd brings the same compassion and clarity to leadership as he does to his law firm, proving that true strength lives in authenticity and emotional connection.
This episode powerfully reminds us that vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the foundation of real connection and lasting fulfillment.
You can hear more from Judd on his Instagram, learn about his speaking events on Linkedin or by visiting his website!
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In this week's episode, Bridgett speaks with Danni Adams—CO-CREATOR of the Institute for Body Image Coaching, speaker, and advocate for fat Black women—to unpack the deep connections between beauty standards, race, social justice, and self-worth. From navigating microaggressions to confronting healthcare bias, Danni shares her journey of reimagining beauty and building community. They discuss how historical narratives still shape body image today, the influence of social media on youth, and why representation is critical for healing and growth. Bridgett and Danni’s conversation reminds us that self-love isn’t linear—it’s an act of resistance, presence, and power.
You can find Danni on Instagram and by visiting her website!
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The idea of self-care has been reshaped—and not for the better. What once centered on restoration and reconnection has become a billion-dollar industry driven by marketing and societal pressures, pulling us away from our true needs and lowering self-esteem, mental health, and emotional resilience.
In Volume 4 of Beyond with B, Bridgett challenges how perfectionism and consumerism have hijacked the meaning of self-care. She shares her personal framework to help you reclaim it—rooted in intuition, authenticity, and true nourishment, not pressure or performance.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by "quick fixes," influencer collabs, and endless wellness trends, tune in for practical steps to reconnect with yourself, spot red flags, and embrace a more genuine approach to well-being.
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This week, Bridgett is joined by Dr. Morgan Francis, a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Therapist, and fierce advocate for breaking the mental health shame game. With over 20 years of experience treating body image and eating disorders, Dr. Morgan shares her personal journey, unpacks the toxic grip of perfectionism, and helps us rethink what it means to truly nourish ourselves.
Dr. Morgan Francis shares her expertise on intuitive eating, raising body-aware kids, and rebuilding trust in your body — plus why "the most addictive food is the one you tell yourself you can’t have." This is a must-listen for anyone ready to step off the hamster wheel of “not good enough” and embrace a more compassionate, attuned relationship with food and self.
You can follow Dr. Morgan Francis on Instagram and visit her website for more!
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Bridgett welcomes Jenn Messina, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor from North Vancouver, B.C., passionate about holistic health and practices through the lens of Health at Every Size®, food neutrality, and Intuitive Eating.
Initially educated in a weight-centric paradigm 17 years ago, Jenn reached a turning point, realizing there had to be a better way—not just for herself but also for her daughter. Determined to break the generational cycle of dieting she witnessed in her own family, Jenn shifted her focus toward an individualized, more compassionate approach to nutrition.
Listen to Bridgett and Jenn’s valuable conversation on how embracing food as a source of culture, connection, and joy can help you overcome diet culture's pervasive influence and heal disordered eating patterns.
Connect with Jenn on Instagram and explore her resources at www.jennmessina.com.
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Diet culture, ever-changing beauty trends, and the constant stream of "What I Eat in a Day" videos from influencers can disrupt your connection with your body's true needs, affecting how you nourish yourself.
In Volume 3 of Beyond with B, Bridgett reflects on her experiences as a model during the late '90s "Waif Era," when ultra-thin figures dominated the fashion scene. Surrounded by disordered eating patterns, she unknowingly developed her own method of intuitive eating, Mind Your Body, Mind Your Plate—a self-care framework that integrates intuition, emotion, and rational thought—which she used to maintain her mental health.
Join Bridgett as she guides you through her method. This approach aims to help you achieve peace with your body by releasing micromanagement and encouraging meaningful connections during meals with family and friends.
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This week, Bridgett interviews Anita Bhagwandas, an award-winning journalist and beauty editor with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Anita has held senior editorial positions at prominent publications, including Stylist, Marie Claire, and Women's Health, and contributed to Vogue, Elle, Allure, i-D, Evening Standard, Glamour, The Telegraph, and many more. Currently, she serves as The Guardian's beauty columnist and freelance Beauty Director at Condé Nast Traveller. Her debut book, Ugly: Giving Us Back Our Beauty Standards, explores the origins and impacts of societal beauty norms, encouraging readers to redefine beauty on their own terms.
In this episode, the two explore Anita's journey from using makeup to fit in to challenging conventional standards throughout her career. They chat about topics such as the influence of historical forces on beauty ideals, the role of social media, and the concept of "pretty privilege." Anita shares insights on the intersection of race and beauty standards and how we can rediscover joy in beauty beyond traditional definitions.
Take a listen to discover the roots of beauty standards and how they manifest in our current social-media-driven world.
Follow Anita on Instagram, subscribe to her substack, The Powder Room, and read her book UGLY!
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Imagine being six years old and already feeling the weight of societal expectations about your body. Anna Przy transformed early struggles into comedic empowerment, using her sweet, honest, and wildly entertaining humor as a tool for self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love. In this episode, Bridgett chats with Anna, a comedian and content creator known for her iconic catchphrases and relatable humor. The two discuss Anna's battle with an eating disorder, shaped by a family that prized physical appearance and competitiveness, leading to a complex relationship with her body from a young age. Her journey is a testament to the power of embracing one's true self and finding laughter amidst life's challenges.
For more of Anna's insights and humor, check out her book, Keep It Up, Cutie!: A Not-Quite Self-Help Book, a collection of honest and hilariously encouraging messages designed to make you believe you're already enough—just the way you are. Follow Anna on Instagram for a good laugh, and visit her website!
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Journaling has been part of Bridgett's life since she was seven—a way to process thoughts and reflect without turning to others. During her healing from miscarriages and a modeling career, her practice took a new direction. She opened a journal and wrote, "Dear Body, I’m Sorry."
That simple sentence shifted everything in Bridgett’s relationship with her body. What started as an apology turned into love letters—a way to build a stronger connection founded on gratitude and deep understanding. Over time, those letters evolved from I’m sorry to I honor you and I cherish you. Along the way, Bridgett realized something simple but powerful: bodies are supposed to change.
In this solo episode, B shares how journaling helped her reconnect with her body and how this practice expanded her view of the mind-body-spirit connection. It also led to the creation of the Dear Body journals—so others in the Beyond Beauty Project community can experience the same kind of reflection and healing.
If you’ve ever struggled with how you speak to your body, this episode is for you.
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What if the thing you think makes you not enough is actually what makes you more than enough? In this episode, the powerhouse that is Giselle Ugarte—Blogger turned TV & Radio Host & Producer turned Advertising Executive turned Coach, Speaker, and Entrepreneur—joins Bridgett for a no-BS, no-excuses conversation about stepping into your power, filtering out the noise, and owning your authenticity—online and off.
With more than 15 years of experience in communication, marketing, and consumer behavior, Giselle has mastered the art of confidence-building and connection. The two talk about learning every part of your craft, showing up as you, and making sure the right voices—not the loudest ones—matter. She shares how her mom’s unwavering belief shaped her, why storytelling and visibility have been at the core of her career, and how embracing your quirks can lead you to your people.
If you've ever felt like you had to wear a mask to fit in, this one's for you!
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This week, Bridgett sits down with model and influencer Kenz Lawrén, a two-time Streamy Award nominee, who is on a mission to break industry stereotypes and empower women to use fashion and beauty as self-expression rather than self-correction. Having modeled for top brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Estée Lauder, and L’Oréal, Kenz shares her journey of landing major modeling deals and behind-the-scenes insights on the industry’s expectations.
Bridgett and Kenz question fashion and cosmetic marketing, the impact of AI and Photoshop on models, and their concerns about the effects on consumers, specifically young women and girls. As an activist in the industry, she has launched a new business venture, New Face!
Tune in as former model Bridgett and current model Kenz dive into industry transparency and redefining beauty.
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In Vol. 1, Bridgett shares how BBP came to life and what fueled her passion for redefining perfectionism and beauty standards. She opens up about her journey as an entrepreneur, reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped her mission—Bridgett touches on the fears she's worked through, the lessons learned along the way, and the impact she hopes to make. She paints a vision for a world where Every Body, everywhere, knows their worth—not by external validation but by embracing their inherent beauty, strength, and individuality.
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In this episode, Bridgett dives into the journey of embracing natural beauty through the transition to silver hair with Margaret Osler, creator of the Instagram account @aging_is_amazing, which has grown into a vibrant community of 158k followers. Known for her message, "Be natural, be authentic, be yourself, as you age beautifully, contentedly, and peacefully," Margaret shares how her silver curls have become a symbol of self-acceptance and freedom. She reflects on how embracing her natural beauty has deepened her confidence and led to a sense of peace, showing that beauty goes far beyond youth or external appearances.
Bridgett and Margaret share their reflections on the pressure younger women face in today’s beauty culture and how breaking away from societal expectations can lead to a more fulfilling life. With heartfelt advice for future generations, Margaret emphasizes that beauty comes from within and true authenticity shines brighter than any external ideal. This conversation invites us all to fall in love with the wisdom, freedom, and beauty that come with age and to model that authenticity for those who come after us.
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In this episode, Bridgett sits down with Pasha Marlowe (she/they), a mental health professional with over 30 years of experience and a leading advocate for neuroinclusion and accessibility. Pasha shares their insights on the neurodiversity paradigm, shedding light on the misconceptions and biases surrounding neurodivergence. They dive deep into the significance of destigmatizing and depathologizing neurodivergent identities, highlighting the challenges individuals face due to late diagnoses, particularly in adulthood and menopause. Through their lived experiences as a therapist and coach, Pasha explains how neurodivergence intersects with mental health, disability, and LGBTQIA+ identities, urging listeners to embrace the unmasking of their true selves.
Bridgett and Pasha also explore the vital importance of representation and awareness in dismantling societal norms that marginalize neurodivergent individuals. They discuss the empowering journey of self-compassion and self-care, especially when navigating life as a neurodivergent person in a world often designed for neurotypicality. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on creating inclusive spaces, understanding hidden disabilities, and the power of empathy in fostering a more accessible and accepting society.
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Kristina Bruce is a certified Change Coach who specializes in helping women feel good in their bodies. She guides women to recognize and trust their Inner Wisdom so they can live in a way that is authentic and empowering. She does this through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and courses at kristinabruce.com. Kristina shares her personal journey, which led her to today's work of worthiness and Inner Wisdom. She shares her experience about the societal pressures to "stay small" and the impact of generational conditioning on body image.
As she expanded her self-development path, Kristina began to question these deeply ingrained beliefs; she recognized the historical roots of body image issues and the conditioning passed down by society. Through inner work and accessing her own inner guidance, she started to distinguish the conditioned mind from her true self. She challenges societal conditioning and external validation, encouraging listeners to let go of control, embrace change, and live authentically. Bridgett and Kristina dive into the barriers to body acceptance and the journey toward true freedom, exploring how we can rewire our beliefs and tune into our Inner Wisdom.
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Ellie Haney, founder of Here For You Clothing, drew inspiration from her mental health journey and channeled her darkness into creative energy amid the COVID-19 pandemic by creating purposeful garments and finding optimism and resilience through the process. With her two childhood best friends, the team travels across the US, sharing Ellie's story and spreading the message that it's okay not to be okay, using their brand as a symbol of support and unity.
In this episode, Ellie Haney recounts her journey through the challenges of self-medicating during college, the pressures of living the perfect life, and drug-induced psychosis. She walks us through her path to understanding mental health, the support she found from her parents, and how the pandemic became a turning point with the discovery of tie-dying, which led her to discover her passion for creating Here For You Clothing. Ellie emphasizes the importance of therapy, uncovering your life's passion, and realizing no one is alone through difficult times. During Bridgett and Ellie’s vulnerable conversation, they bond over their experiences of self-medicating, suppressing emotions, and finding hope as the "cloud" of pain lifts. Ellie also shares her sobriety journey and how overcoming alcohol dependence has been key to her healing.
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Jesse Israel is a meditation leader, keynote speaker, and leadership coach known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Named "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led some of the largest meditations on earth — having toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with Grammy-winning rappers, coached the world's most influential entrepreneurs, and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe.
Jesse shares his story of discovering meditation, a practice that not only transformed his life but also became his profession and mindset. Through pivotal moments of his transition, he highlights the importance of intuition and how tapping into our collective power and voice can drive positive change. This "superpower of gathering" has been a cornerstone of Jesse's work, from founding Medi Club to creating the experiences of The Big Quiet. Jesse breaks down the various forms of noise that distract us from our true selves and shares his philosophy on connecting to our core to unleash our potential, joy, and power through community and human connection. His expertise accentuates the importance of listening to community needs and how every human possesses a reservoir of energy.
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Amy Cohen Epstein, President and Executive Director of the Lynne Cohen Foundation since 1998, refused to let her mother's memory fade with her passing due to ovarian cancer. She leads educational efforts, preventive care programs, and collaborative medical initiatives to promote early detection and intervention. Amy's passion birthed initiatives like The SEAM, amplifying awareness through impactful stories and events. The foundation's preventive care clinics nationwide ensure access for all women. Her advocacy, recognized by platforms like the Today Show and People Magazine, emphasizes her dedication to empowering women's health.
In this episode, Amy shares her mission to ensure her mother's legacy lives on. With a passionate dedication to women's health, Amy explains the importance of early detection, emphasizing proactive measures and self-examination as fundamental tools in the fight against breast and ovarian cancers. From transforming her family's private foundation to a public 501c3, the Lynne Cohen Foundation serves as a pillar of support, bridging the gap between physical and mental health. By encouraging conversations, amplifying expert voices, and spreading awareness, the foundation educates and empowers women of all ages to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Bridgett and Amy talk about learning your body's "normal" so you can be your own best advocate!
Listen to Amy's podcast, The SEAM for more information on women's health and the Lynne Cohen Foundation.
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