What if aging well wasn't about fighting time… but supporting your body—especially your energy and nervous system?

In this episode of Collective Guidance, Charla sits down with Jen Rice, a dermatology PA-C with 20+ years of experience and training in regenerative medicine, to explore the real reasons skin changes during perimenopause and menopause—and what actually helps.

Together, they talk about the connection between stress, inflammation, hormones, and skin health, plus the surprising science behind something as simple as smiling. Jen also breaks down regenerative therapies like exosomes in a way that's easy to understand, and shares how her work has evolved from surface treatments to true, inside-out healing.

✨ Aging gets to feel lighter, wiser, and more radiant.

• Why skin changes so dramatically in perimenopause + menopause
• Estrogen decline, collagen loss, hydration changes & slower repair
• The hidden role of cortisol sensitivity and inflammation
• Why traditional "surface treatments" often aren't enough
• Stress-related symptoms that show up on the skin (rosacea, eczema, flushing, breakouts)
• The science of smiling: dopamine, serotonin, and nervous system regulation
• How breathwork supports healing, skin health, and longevity
• What exosomes are (and how they differ from stem cells)
• Exosomes in skincare + microneedling: what's real vs hype
• Jen's conscious healing philosophy + the Conscious Healing Project

• Learn more / Book a complimentary call: DrMarcella.com

• Olive Tree People skincare

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