Health As A Means of Living With Ease

Naked Beauty Podcast — "Health As A Means of Living With Ease"

Host: Brooke DeVard
Guest: Daphne Javitch (Holistic Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, Founder of Doing Well)
Date: January 26, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, host Brooke DeVard welcomes holistic health coach Daphne Javitch for a rich and practical discussion on integrating wellness and self-care into daily life as a means of cultivating true ease, health, and beauty from the inside out. The conversation covers the importance of building sustainable habits, practical routines, hydration, nutrition, supplements, managing stress, social balance, skincare, and the value of incremental change over perfection. Their dialogue is filled with tangible advice, relatable anecdotes, and empowering encouragement for anyone seeking to prioritize their well-being.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The "Long-Form Hunger" for Deeper Conversations

Brooke opens with reflections from the Sundance Film Festival about the ongoing value of long-form, immersive content like podcasts.
The episode is positioned as a broader take on beauty: true beauty as a holistic experience, far beyond surface-level cosmetics.
“Beauty isn’t cosmetic. Cosmetics can be a part of your beauty expression, but beauty to me is an experience. Beauty is a way of feeling and moving throughout the world.” — Brooke [06:33]

Daphne’s Health Journey and Career Shift ([09:17])

Daphne recounts her transition from a successful career in fashion to holistic health after a health crisis:
- Years of painful periods, eventual stage 4 endometriosis, hospitalization due to ruptured ovarian cysts.
- Instead of quick allopathic solutions (surgery/Birth control), she explored healing through diet and lifestyle—a “divine intervention” that transformed her health and inspired her to become a health coach.
- “I experienced that my body has a default desire to heal. If I support it, it doesn’t mean I’ll be perfect... but I just had such a profound shift.” — Daphne [14:32]

Defining Self-Care: Discipline, Not Perfection ([16:33])

The challenge isn’t knowing what to do—it’s making healthy habits sustainable.
Health is cumulative: Small actions (like drinking an extra glass of water each day) compound over time.
Cheers for embracing missteps as feedback, not failures.
- “Every time you make a ‘mistake’ or a misstep, you can use that as feedback to understand how to approach it better next time.” — Brooke [07:29]

Building Sustainable Routines: Meal Structure & Water ([17:55], [21:00])

Time management is key: “Managing our time to manage our health.” — a lesson from Daphne’s mentor Mary Ruth.
Lunch as a critical, non-negotiable practice—modeling self-care, especially for leaders.
Hydration: Aim for at least 1 liter of water before noon:
- “One of the main and most accessible beauty tools is hydration.” — Daphne [23:41]
- Water supports detox pathways: kidneys (peeing), colon (pooping), lungs (breathing), skin (sweating), and even crying as emotional detox.

The Power of Consistency and Routine ([18:44], [53:58])

The right routine isn’t rigid scheduling, but having a rhythm—a scaffold for habits.
Tip: Buffers between work sessions, prepping simple, nourishing meals, and setting aside time for rest and nutrition.
“Mood follows action… It’s not about waiting to feel like it, it’s about beginning the action and letting your mood catch up.” — Daphne [52:18]

Addressing Supplements & Diagnostics ([34:21], [36:11])

Foundation first: food and lifestyle.
- Comprehensive yearly bloodwork provides a true guide for supplementation (Vit D, magnesium, etc.).
Favorite brands: Mary Ruth Organics (liquid/gummy multivitamins/minerals), Seed Probiotics, Moon Juice/Symbiotica (magnesium).
Don’t obsess over the minutiae of water type: filtered is best, but whatever gets you hydrated counts ([28:46]).

Deeper Approaches to Detox, Health, and Beauty ([24:38], [41:23])

Sweat, tears, poop, pee, and breath all as forms of elimination/detox.
Becoming “curious” about physical sensations before quick fixes (i.e., stress in the neck as feedback vs. defaulting to Botox).
“We are so quick to try to stifle sensation. ... I am really about becoming very curious about what we’re feeling.” — Daphne [39:38]

Skincare, Injectables & Integrity ([41:50])

Daphne’s candid journey with dermatitis, the value of barrier restoration products (Marie Veronique & Kristina Holy lines) that avoid essential oils.
Realism about injectables: balance any choices (like Botox) with hydration, leafy greens, and sweating.
“Nothing is a part; we are a big organism. ... Part of being at ease is feeling good in our bodies, so whatever floats people’s boats.” — Daphne [42:54]

Social Life, Community, & Balance ([48:13])

True health isn’t restrictive; engaging with friends and community is vital self-care.
Modify social approaches to suit health needs: schedule walks, keep phone dates, adapt to food environments.
Occasional deviations (“a little bit of poison helps you thrive”) are not only normal but sometimes beneficial for overall well-being.

Sleep Hygiene & Action ([50:34], [52:18])

The importance of consistent wake times—even if sleep was rough.
“Mood follows action.” Use discipline to set rhythm, not willpower or emotion.

Unexpected and Relatable Self-Care

Watching Real Housewives is a form of self-care and mental relaxation (“deli candy”) — humor and reality TV as tools for unwinding ([55:07]).
Sauna rituals: An investment in daily sweating and habit (“routine opens up so much free space for me”) ([56:19]).

Final Themes: Incremental Change & Feeling Resourced

Repetition and accountability in one habit (like daily hydration) beget natural, positive evolution in other habits ([57:36]).
True beauty and health are about presence and resourcefulness, not chasing perfection.
“I feel most beautiful when I feel present...” — Daphne [59:42]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On “long-form hunger” and podcasting:
“People have a hunger for longer-form immersive content. People want to go deep with people and learn new things.” — Brooke [00:53]
On holistic definitions of beauty:
“Beauty isn’t cosmetic... beauty to me is an experience, a way of feeling and moving through the world.” — Brooke [06:33]
On health and lifestyle:
“Lunch is such a reprieve. It’s when I have a moment to myself, I sit, I really enjoy my meal. I’m resourced by that moment... Self-care is a discipline.” — Daphne [19:15]
On the discipline of self-care:
“We live in a world that is so demanding... and the first thing that we put aside often is our own self-care practice.” — Daphne [20:45]
On consistency and action:
“Mood follows action.” — Daphne [52:18]
On the true meaning of health:
“For me... I really understand health to mean living with ease. Ease in my body, ease in my relationships, ease in where I am in terms of my personal path.” — Daphne [31:41]
“What I aspire to be most is relaxed. I want to be a relaxed woman.” — Brooke [32:44]
On realistic habits:
“Routine is not about rigidity — it opens up free space for me.” — Daphne [56:36]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:00] Brooke’s intro from Sundance & podcasting reflections
[09:17] Daphne’s background and endometriosis journey
[16:33] Practical self-care as discipline & sustainable routines
[18:44] “Managing our time to manage our health”—rhythm, lunch, time blocking
[21:00] How to build a lunch habit in different work settings
[23:41] Water’s role in beauty and detox
[30:25] Self-care is a lifelong, not crisis-based, endeavor
[31:41] Health as living with ease
[34:21] Supplements: when, what, and how
[39:38] On pain as feedback — curiosity before rushing to fix
[41:23] Skin health: clean beauty, injectables, and barrier repair
[48:13] Balancing social life and wellness
[50:34] Sleep routines, discipline in wake time
[52:18] "Mood follows action" and breaking the snooze habit
[55:07] Unconventional self-care: Real Housewives & home sauna
[57:36] The magic of incremental, repeated actions
[59:42] When Daphne feels most beautiful: the power of presence

Conclusion & Takeaways

Small, consistent changes in routine add up to lasting wellness.
Self-care is less about grand gestures or rigid rules, more about realistic, repeated practices that fit your unique life.
True health is defined by feeling resourced and able to move with ease — in body, mind, relationships, and presence.
Supplement thoughtfully, prioritize hydration, and never underestimate the power of a good routine, a nourishing meal, or a shared laugh.
Routine opens up freedom. Perfection is not the goal; presence is.

For more of Daphne's work:
Listeners are invited to a free trial of her membership platform Doing Well for practical wellness guidance, recipes, and support.

Next week: An episode with a multi-Grammy-winning icon. Subscribe for more deep dives on beauty, wellness, and self-care with some of the most inspiring guests.

—

Produced by: Brooke DeVard and B.A. Kasanga
Connect: @nakedbeautypodcast | @doingwell

“Presence is the new beauty.”

Naked Beauty Podcast — "Health As A Means of Living With Ease"

Host: Brooke DeVard
Guest: Daphne Javitch (Holistic Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, Founder of Doing Well)
Date: January 26, 2026

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The "Long-Form Hunger" for Deeper Conversations

Brooke opens with reflections from the Sundance Film Festival about the ongoing value of long-form, immersive content like podcasts.
The episode is positioned as a broader take on beauty: true beauty as a holistic experience, far beyond surface-level cosmetics.
“Beauty isn’t cosmetic. Cosmetics can be a part of your beauty expression, but beauty to me is an experience. Beauty is a way of feeling and moving throughout the world.” — Brooke [06:33]

Daphne’s Health Journey and Career Shift ([09:17])

Daphne recounts her transition from a successful career in fashion to holistic health after a health crisis:
- Years of painful periods, eventual stage 4 endometriosis, hospitalization due to ruptured ovarian cysts.
- Instead of quick allopathic solutions (surgery/Birth control), she explored healing through diet and lifestyle—a “divine intervention” that transformed her health and inspired her to become a health coach.
- “I experienced that my body has a default desire to heal. If I support it, it doesn’t mean I’ll be perfect... but I just had such a profound shift.” — Daphne [14:32]

Defining Self-Care: Discipline, Not Perfection ([16:33])

The challenge isn’t knowing what to do—it’s making healthy habits sustainable.
Health is cumulative: Small actions (like drinking an extra glass of water each day) compound over time.
Cheers for embracing missteps as feedback, not failures.
- “Every time you make a ‘mistake’ or a misstep, you can use that as feedback to understand how to approach it better next time.” — Brooke [07:29]

Building Sustainable Routines: Meal Structure & Water ([17:55], [21:00])

Time management is key: “Managing our time to manage our health.” — a lesson from Daphne’s mentor Mary Ruth.
Lunch as a critical, non-negotiable practice—modeling self-care, especially for leaders.
Hydration: Aim for at least 1 liter of water before noon:
- “One of the main and most accessible beauty tools is hydration.” — Daphne [23:41]
- Water supports detox pathways: kidneys (peeing), colon (pooping), lungs (breathing), skin (sweating), and even crying as emotional detox.

The Power of Consistency and Routine ([18:44], [53:58])

The right routine isn’t rigid scheduling, but having a rhythm—a scaffold for habits.
Tip: Buffers between work sessions, prepping simple, nourishing meals, and setting aside time for rest and nutrition.
“Mood follows action… It’s not about waiting to feel like it, it’s about beginning the action and letting your mood catch up.” — Daphne [52:18]

Addressing Supplements & Diagnostics ([34:21], [36:11])

Foundation first: food and lifestyle.
- Comprehensive yearly bloodwork provides a true guide for supplementation (Vit D, magnesium, etc.).
Favorite brands: Mary Ruth Organics (liquid/gummy multivitamins/minerals), Seed Probiotics, Moon Juice/Symbiotica (magnesium).
Don’t obsess over the minutiae of water type: filtered is best, but whatever gets you hydrated counts ([28:46]).

Deeper Approaches to Detox, Health, and Beauty ([24:38], [41:23])

Sweat, tears, poop, pee, and breath all as forms of elimination/detox.
Becoming “curious” about physical sensations before quick fixes (i.e., stress in the neck as feedback vs. defaulting to Botox).
“We are so quick to try to stifle sensation. ... I am really about becoming very curious about what we’re feeling.” — Daphne [39:38]

Skincare, Injectables & Integrity ([41:50])

Daphne’s candid journey with dermatitis, the value of barrier restoration products (Marie Veronique & Kristina Holy lines) that avoid essential oils.
Realism about injectables: balance any choices (like Botox) with hydration, leafy greens, and sweating.
“Nothing is a part; we are a big organism. ... Part of being at ease is feeling good in our bodies, so whatever floats people’s boats.” — Daphne [42:54]

Social Life, Community, & Balance ([48:13])

True health isn’t restrictive; engaging with friends and community is vital self-care.
Modify social approaches to suit health needs: schedule walks, keep phone dates, adapt to food environments.
Occasional deviations (“a little bit of poison helps you thrive”) are not only normal but sometimes beneficial for overall well-being.

Sleep Hygiene & Action ([50:34], [52:18])

The importance of consistent wake times—even if sleep was rough.
“Mood follows action.” Use discipline to set rhythm, not willpower or emotion.

Unexpected and Relatable Self-Care

Watching Real Housewives is a form of self-care and mental relaxation (“deli candy”) — humor and reality TV as tools for unwinding ([55:07]).
Sauna rituals: An investment in daily sweating and habit (“routine opens up so much free space for me”) ([56:19]).

Final Themes: Incremental Change & Feeling Resourced

Repetition and accountability in one habit (like daily hydration) beget natural, positive evolution in other habits ([57:36]).
True beauty and health are about presence and resourcefulness, not chasing perfection.
“I feel most beautiful when I feel present...” — Daphne [59:42]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On “long-form hunger” and podcasting:
“People have a hunger for longer-form immersive content. People want to go deep with people and learn new things.” — Brooke [00:53]
On holistic definitions of beauty:
“Beauty isn’t cosmetic... beauty to me is an experience, a way of feeling and moving through the world.” — Brooke [06:33]
On health and lifestyle:
“Lunch is such a reprieve. It’s when I have a moment to myself, I sit, I really enjoy my meal. I’m resourced by that moment... Self-care is a discipline.” — Daphne [19:15]
On the discipline of self-care:
“We live in a world that is so demanding... and the first thing that we put aside often is our own self-care practice.” — Daphne [20:45]
On consistency and action:
“Mood follows action.” — Daphne [52:18]
On the true meaning of health:
“For me... I really understand health to mean living with ease. Ease in my body, ease in my relationships, ease in where I am in terms of my personal path.” — Daphne [31:41]
“What I aspire to be most is relaxed. I want to be a relaxed woman.” — Brooke [32:44]
On realistic habits:
“Routine is not about rigidity — it opens up free space for me.” — Daphne [56:36]

Timestamps for Key Segments

[00:00] Brooke’s intro from Sundance & podcasting reflections
[09:17] Daphne’s background and endometriosis journey
[16:33] Practical self-care as discipline & sustainable routines
[18:44] “Managing our time to manage our health”—rhythm, lunch, time blocking
[21:00] How to build a lunch habit in different work settings
[23:41] Water’s role in beauty and detox
[30:25] Self-care is a lifelong, not crisis-based, endeavor
[31:41] Health as living with ease
[34:21] Supplements: when, what, and how
[39:38] On pain as feedback — curiosity before rushing to fix
[41:23] Skin health: clean beauty, injectables, and barrier repair
[48:13] Balancing social life and wellness
[50:34] Sleep routines, discipline in wake time
[52:18] "Mood follows action" and breaking the snooze habit
[55:07] Unconventional self-care: Real Housewives & home sauna
[57:36] The magic of incremental, repeated actions
[59:42] When Daphne feels most beautiful: the power of presence

Conclusion & Takeaways

Small, consistent changes in routine add up to lasting wellness.
Self-care is less about grand gestures or rigid rules, more about realistic, repeated practices that fit your unique life.
True health is defined by feeling resourced and able to move with ease — in body, mind, relationships, and presence.
Supplement thoughtfully, prioritize hydration, and never underestimate the power of a good routine, a nourishing meal, or a shared laugh.
Routine opens up freedom. Perfection is not the goal; presence is.

For more of Daphne's work:
Listeners are invited to a free trial of her membership platform Doing Well for practical wellness guidance, recipes, and support.

Next week: An episode with a multi-Grammy-winning icon. Subscribe for more deep dives on beauty, wellness, and self-care with some of the most inspiring guests.

—

Produced by: Brooke DeVard and B.A. Kasanga
Connect: @nakedbeautypodcast | @doingwell

“Presence is the new beauty.”

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Summary

Naked Beauty Podcast — "Health As A Means of Living With Ease"

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The "Long-Form Hunger" for Deeper Conversations

Daphne’s Health Journey and Career Shift ([09:17])

Defining Self-Care: Discipline, Not Perfection ([16:33])

Building Sustainable Routines: Meal Structure & Water ([17:55], [21:00])

The Power of Consistency and Routine ([18:44], [53:58])

Addressing Supplements & Diagnostics ([34:21], [36:11])

Deeper Approaches to Detox, Health, and Beauty ([24:38], [41:23])

Skincare, Injectables & Integrity ([41:50])

Social Life, Community, & Balance ([48:13])

Sleep Hygiene & Action ([50:34], [52:18])

Unexpected and Relatable Self-Care

Final Themes: Incremental Change & Feeling Resourced

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Conclusion & Takeaways

Summary

Naked Beauty Podcast — "Health As A Means of Living With Ease"

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The "Long-Form Hunger" for Deeper Conversations

Daphne’s Health Journey and Career Shift ([09:17])

Defining Self-Care: Discipline, Not Perfection ([16:33])

Building Sustainable Routines: Meal Structure & Water ([17:55], [21:00])

The Power of Consistency and Routine ([18:44], [53:58])

Addressing Supplements & Diagnostics ([34:21], [36:11])

Deeper Approaches to Detox, Health, and Beauty ([24:38], [41:23])

Skincare, Injectables & Integrity ([41:50])

Social Life, Community, & Balance ([48:13])

Sleep Hygiene & Action ([50:34], [52:18])

Unexpected and Relatable Self-Care

Final Themes: Incremental Change & Feeling Resourced

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Key Segments

Conclusion & Takeaways