Episodes

  • Discover the MUSC Wellness Center: Charleston's (Public) Hidden Fitness Gem
    May 8 2024

    In this episode, Colby Denton, Marketing Director, and Cindi Day, Clinical Exercise Program Coordinator, are joined by host Erin Kienzle to invite viewers into the vibrant world of the MUSC Wellness Center. Located on Courtenay Drive in Charleston, South Carolina, this wellness hub is not just for MUSC employees—it’s open to the entire community. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness buff or a newcomer, the MUSC Wellness Center has something for everyone.

    Get fit and have fun at the MUSC Wellness Center with special programs for breast cancer survivors, and rheumatology patients, as well as traditional programs you'd expect to find at your local exercise or fitness center. You'll find exercise options like running, swimming, boxing, and racquetball, and both personal 1-on-1 training and group classes. There's also a new program called "Rheumor Has It" that encourages individuals with rheumatological disorders to exercise safely and effectively.

    Don't miss "Membership MAYhem" - sign up May 1st-31st, 2024, and get your FREE month! More details can be found at musc.edu/hsc or the Wellness Center's front desk. And don't forget to ask about parking deals!

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    16 mins
  • Unveiling Your True Beauty: Treatments & Services at True Beauty SC
    Apr 19 2024

    Tired Of Fine Lines or Want to Enhance Your Natural Beauty?

    Join host Erin Kienzle as she chats with Malissa LaRoche, owner and Aesthetic Injector at True Beauty Aesthetics in Mount Pleasant, SC. Malissa explains how True Beauty can help you achieve your skincare goals, whether it's slowing down the aging process or addressing specific concerns.

    True Beauty offers a variety of treatments, including facials, waxing, microneedling, and more.

    Ready to Look and Feel Your Best?

    Visit True Beauty Aesthetics on Chuck Dawley Boulevard or book an appointment online at TrueBeautySC.com!

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    17 mins
  • Brush, Floss, & Fun: Creating a Positive Dental Experience for Kids (with Dr. June)
    Mar 21 2024

    Dr. June, the owner and a dentist at Knightsville Pediatric Dentistry talks to host Erin Kienzle about the importance of flossing and lifespan, when to start teaching your little ones to brush, checking on them after you've taught them, and more tips and recommendations.

    As a child in Kenya, Dr. June first wanted to be a pediatrician, but then she began to be exposed to the dental world. After graduating from high school, she moved to the US, and her education began in Alabama and then continued in Georgia. Later, she would move to South Carolina and establish Knightsville Pediatric Dentistry in Summerville, SC.

    Before a patient's first visit, Dr. June and her staff will ask about their favorite things like a movie, a toy, or a pet so they can talk about those things during the dental visit. The office has toys and stuffed animals and is comfortable and attractive for kids.

    Don't miss out, watch the video on our website CharlestonWomenPodcast.com where you can find and watch Dr. June's podcast, and see her demonstration of how to brush your children's teeth.

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    22 mins
  • Teal Elite Med Spa: From ICU Nurse to Science-Based Aesthetics Business Owner
    Mar 5 2024

    Kristen Drenga, CRNA/MSNA/APRN and owner of Teal Elite Med Spa talks with host Erin Kienzle about:

    • Her journey: From critical care to aesthetics, and why I chose a science-based approach.
    • Collaborating with you: How I work with clients to understand their goals and personalize their treatment plan.
    • Building a network: Why I partner with other businesses to offer a comprehensive approach to your well-being.
    • My top 3 product picks: The essential products I recommend for everyone, and why they work!

    Get ready for a journey into the world of science-based aesthetics! If you're looking for real results and a personalized approach, then listen in and join the Teal Elite Med Spa community!

    #aesthetics #sciencebasedbeauty #top3products #skincare #health #skinhealth

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    20 mins
  • The Not-So-Happy Story of the Happy Southerner with Jackie Rice ... and How She Deals With It (Honest & Open)
    Feb 22 2024

    In today's episode of Charleston Women Podcast, Jackie Rice, the owner of The Happy Southerner talks about her love for her store and the gifts, jewelry, and women's clothing she sells. She also opens up with host Erin Kienzle about how and why she decided to move from New Orleans to Mount Pleasant and open The Happy Southerner, and she shares the story of what happened shortly after the store's opening. They discuss how Jackie deals with it, how she approaches her situation, takes care of 2 stores, gets up each day, takes care of her customers, and refuses to just stop.

    Erin says she feels like this episode would be very helpful for others to hear or watch and then she also says the community can show support and "just say hi" to Jackie. Of course, you can visit online at www.TheHappySoutherner.com, go to Instagram @the_happy_southerner, or visit the store in person on Johnnie Dodds Blvd in Mount Pleasant near Skatell's.

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    21 mins
  • Get Organized! If You Need Help Figuring Out How to Make it All Look Good, You Need Home Simplified
    Feb 10 2024

    Naturally organized Christina Coscia, the owner of Home Simplified talks about the different ways her Charleston-based business can help get you organized.

    As she tells host Erin Kienzle, she was a classically trained pastry chef and a general manager in the hospitality industry who transitioned into this business bringing her talent for home organization, and founding Home Simplified.

    Find out how she helps clients decide what to keep, what to let go, and where to put it so their kitchen, closet, pantry and other rooms are more organized, attractive and useful.

    Make life simpler and easier, listen to today's episode, find great tips, then contact Christina to get started at Home-Simplified.com.

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    22 mins
  • Discover Best of Both Worlds Care for Seniors with BeWell@Home
    Jan 18 2024

    Wellness Coordinator Katharine Hassell of BeWell@Home by Lutheran Homes of South Carolina talks with host Erin Kienzle about their offerings which allow seniors access to a host of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina's retirement facilities as well as their amenities, enrichment programs and the social aspects offered by those communities. Then at the end of the day they go back home where they want to continue living.

    Hassell explains that in the area of Senior Care you'll commonly see Retirement Communities, seniors living with family or seniors who stay at home and do the best that they can. What you don't see a lot of, that's becoming more available across the country is a place for seniors that want to live at home, but need some assistance to do it successfully and meet their needs. That's where BeWell@Home comes in, currently offering 5 levels of membership.

    Listen to the discussion of the services and benefits of BeWell@Home, and the different things they do and don't cover.

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    19 mins
  • Strength & Recovery is for Fitness Enthusiasts and More. Learn More and Feel Better!
    Jan 6 2024

    Who needs a fitness recovery studio like Strength & Recovery? People that move, that's who! Louise Van Patten, Owner and Liz Hollenczer, Recovery Specialist of Strength & Recovery chat with host Erin Kienzle about the different options Strength & Recovery provides, and how you can take advantage of them to prehab, rehab and rebuild strength to train, rest, or perform.

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    20 mins