The holidays are not a Hallmark movie, they’re more like a group text with too many people and not enough boundaries.
In this Thanksgiving episode of The Luminous Life Podcast, Erika and Marcella talk about:
Learning to say no after years of being the “of course, I’ll be there!” friend
Splitting every holiday between two families in one day (and why that stopped fast)
Hosting 25–30 people and tweaking traditions so you don’t hate the day
Dressing the table instead of dressing yourself and why that’s enough this year
Feeling the pressure to look perfect while you’re sweating in the kitchen
Giving yourself permission to make Thanksgiving what you need this season
Hit play if you’re feeling the weight of expectations and want a new script for the holidays, one that’s honest, grounded, and a little silly… like choosing pumpkin pie for the texture and still calling apple “the best pie.”
Connect with us:
📩 Email: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @luminouslifepodcast
Listen & follow: Hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming holiday and beauty-without-the-BS episodes.
Share with a friend: Send this to the cousin, sister, or bestie who’s quietly burnt out from “doing it all” every November.
Join the conversation:
Email us your Thanksgiving boundary wins or horror stories: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
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The holidays are not a Hallmark movie, they’re more like a group text with too many people and not enough boundaries.
In this Thanksgiving episode of The Luminous Life Podcast, Erika and Marcella talk about:
Learning to say no after years of being the “of course, I’ll be there!” friend
Splitting every holiday between two families in one day (and why that stopped fast)
Hosting 25–30 people and tweaking traditions so you don’t hate the day
Dressing the table instead of dressing yourself and why that’s enough this year
Feeling the pressure to look perfect while you’re sweating in the kitchen
Giving yourself permission to make Thanksgiving what you need this season
Hit play if you’re feeling the weight of expectations and want a new script for the holidays, one that’s honest, grounded, and a little silly… like choosing pumpkin pie for the texture and still calling apple “the best pie.”
Connect with us:
📩 Email: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @luminouslifepodcast
Listen & follow: Hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming holiday and beauty-without-the-BS episodes.
Share with a friend: Send this to the cousin, sister, or bestie who’s quietly burnt out from “doing it all” every November.
Join the conversation:
Email us your Thanksgiving boundary wins or horror stories: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
The Lash Cyst That Changed Everything (with Kristen Oakley)
The Luminous Life Podcast
27 minutes 34 seconds
5 months ago
The Lash Cyst That Changed Everything (with Kristen Oakley)
We’re going there: chalazion cysts, cluster lash horror stories, medical anxiety, beauty boundaries, and the etiquette of tipping your lash artist. In this unfiltered, wildly honest episode, Erika and Marcella sit down with lash artist and Luminous OG Kristen Oakley to unpack the painful lash cyst that left her seeing the beauty world in a whole new way.
From her pregnancy journey to lash regrets, awkward compliments at the bagel shop, and the emotional toll of sitting in a medical chair, Kristen shares it all...eyeball scissors and all. Plus, we dive into the emotional (and sometimes awkward) relationship between clients and service providers, why it’s okay to speak up when you’re not happy with a beauty service, and whether tipping really matters.
This episode is hilarious, heartfelt, and a must-listen for beauty lovers, clients, and pros alike.
✨ IN THIS EPISODE:
What a chalazion cyst actually is—and why it’s haunting TikTok
Why cluster lashes can be dangerous (even when they look good)
Medical anxiety, motherhood, and managing beauty expectations
Client/service provider communication 101: How to speak up (and why it matters)
The tipping talk: Etiquette, expectations, and why kindness is currency
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Need lash or brow help? Book with us in NJ! we’re the friendliest pros you’ll ever meet.
🎧 Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share. The Luminous Life is best experienced with your girls and a buttered bagel.
The Luminous Life Podcast
The holidays are not a Hallmark movie, they’re more like a group text with too many people and not enough boundaries.
In this Thanksgiving episode of The Luminous Life Podcast, Erika and Marcella talk about:
Learning to say no after years of being the “of course, I’ll be there!” friend
Splitting every holiday between two families in one day (and why that stopped fast)
Hosting 25–30 people and tweaking traditions so you don’t hate the day
Dressing the table instead of dressing yourself and why that’s enough this year
Feeling the pressure to look perfect while you’re sweating in the kitchen
Giving yourself permission to make Thanksgiving what you need this season
Hit play if you’re feeling the weight of expectations and want a new script for the holidays, one that’s honest, grounded, and a little silly… like choosing pumpkin pie for the texture and still calling apple “the best pie.”
Connect with us:
📩 Email: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @luminouslifepodcast
Listen & follow: Hit follow/subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming holiday and beauty-without-the-BS episodes.
Share with a friend: Send this to the cousin, sister, or bestie who’s quietly burnt out from “doing it all” every November.
Join the conversation:
Email us your Thanksgiving boundary wins or horror stories: theluminouslifepodcast@gmail.com
