Today’s episode of Polished Beauty Podcast is your personal permission slip to pause. Dr. Daisy Ayim dives deep into the art and science of taking a break — mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In a world that glorifies nonstop productivity, she unpacks why intentional rest isn’t optional… it’s essential.

Dr. Ayim breaks down the biology of burnout, the hormonal and nervous system impact of chronic stress, the beauty benefits of downtime, and the powerful mindset shift that happens when high-achieving women give themselves space to breathe.

This episode is the reminder you didn’t know you needed — to stop, reset, and reconnect with yourself.

Special Announcement: Polished Beauty Podcast will be taking a full break in December 2025. No episodes will be released during the month as Dr. Ayim practices exactly what she teaches — intentional rest and renewal. The podcast will return Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with a fresh, elevated, polished start to the year.

If you’ve been running on fumes, operating on autopilot, or ignoring your own needs, this episode is your gentle nudge:

Rest is not a reward. Rest is required. And sometimes the most productive thing you can do… is take a break. Let's get polished!

As the year winds down, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and intentionally reset. Dr. Daisy Ayim shares three powerful things everyone should do before 2026 arrives — not resolutions or pressure, but aligned refinement.

In this conversation, Dr. Ayim guides you through: • Auditing your life like a CEO — habits, relationships, health, and priorities • Upgrading one wellness practice that will elevate your energy, longevity, and confidence • Choosing a signature goal that defines your direction for 2026

This episode is part reflection, part strategy, and part gentle wake-up call. It’s designed to help you enter the new year grounded, clear, and intentionally polished — with habits and goals that actually support the person you’re becoming.

If you’re ready to close out 2025 with clarity and walk into 2026 with purpose, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

Let's get polished

More isn’t always better — yet modern wellness culture often tells us otherwise. From endless pills to powders promising perfection, supplement obsession has become the new status symbol. But at what cost? In this episode of polished beauty podcast, we unpack the truth about supplement culture — and why sometimes, the healthiest thing you can do… is take less. We explore the booming phenomenon of supplement culture — a wellness trend that often blurs the line between self-care and self-enslavement, the pursuit of optimal health can turn into over-optimization, unpacking the psychological and physiological toll of over-supplementation. We discuss a balanced approach — highlighting five essential supplements that can truly support health and longevity when used with intention and moderation. This conversation empowers you to redefine what “wellness” really means — grounded in science, not hype. Let's get polished!