Josie Santi’s Holiday Gift Guide for Women Who Want Peace More Than Possessions
Wellness, whimsy, and the tiny luxuries that make your nervous system feel rich
There was a time when “luxury” meant something loud: logos, lacquered excess, a level of glossy abundance that practically asked for applause. Luxury was a spectacle. A stage. A signal. Something you wore, not something you felt.
Now, in an era of perpetual burnout and too-many-tabs-open anxiety, the highest form of affluence feels suspiciously like peace. Modern luxury isn’t about having more. It’s about having clarity. Emotional literacy has become the new status indicator, the quiet kind that shows up in how you sleep, how you breathe, and what your nervous system can actually handle. We are talking restraint, sensory softness, the confidence to choose less and feel more. Redefining affluence in the age of anxiety, basically.
And if anyone embodies the current cultural mood, intentional and self-aware and quietly radiant, it is Josie Santi, writer, holistic health coach, and host of The Everygirl Podcast. She treats wellness like a language instead of a lifestyle accessory. She lives like someone fluent in the art of feeling good, which is precisely why she is the north star of this gift guide, a blueprint for inner wealth wrapped in chic little packages.
Josie’s philosophy did not appear out of nowhere. It comes from years of learning to listen inward. In interviews and in her own writing, she talks about her history with chronic fatigue, painful periods, panic disorder, and the long, tender process of unlearning the belief that her body was somehow failing her. Healing, she eventually realized, wasn’t about fixing symptoms. It was about reconnecting with her intuition. She began treating her body as something intelligent and communicative rather than something to manage or override.
This is the Josie people love. Insightful. Funny. Deeply observant. A woman who will casually say, “Yes, I use red light therapy four times a week because I’m getting married in August and Chicago winter is not taking me down,” and somehow it feels both relatable and iconic. She studies Ayurveda for fun. She romanticizes walking more than most people romanticize Paris. She can break down stress hormones in the same breath she recommends which Bravo franchise pairs best with your luteal phase.
Her audience spans generations because she makes wellness feel personal instead of punishing or aesthetic-first. She often reminds her listeners that the place to begin is not with macros or steps or serums, but with joy and stress levels.
That is the emotional spine of this gift guide: items that soothe, uplift, regulate, hydrate, romanticize, and bring you back home to yourself.
This is luxury redefined. From the outside in, but also from the inside out.
Let us begin.
Amangiri Wellness Immersion, $2,500+
TRENDING
A desert retreat so quiet it feels like someone pressed mute on reality. The dry air, canyon stillness, and slow horizon naturally shift your body into parasympathetic mode, which is the state where healing actually happens. Stillness is the new luxury, and this place delivers it without trying.
“My ultimate bucket list item–Something about any wellness retreat makes my whole system unclench on contact. I go from mentally managing 47 micro stresses to remembering I actually have a body and not just a Google Calendar.” – Josie
NuBODY Microcurrent Skin Toning Device, $169
This is the at home toning trick everyone pretends is effortless. Microcurrent gently wakes up facial muscles and boosts circulation so your skin looks alive again. It is nervous system friendly too because the routine is simple and rhythmic.
"This is my Roman Empire. I swipe it along my face and suddenly I am a woman who has her life together. The lift is great, but honestly the best part is feeling like I am taking care of myself instead of critiquing myself.” – Josie
Oura Ring 4, $499
A tiny wearable that quietly tells you the truth. Tracking sleep and cycle patterns helps regulate cortisol, which is why Josie calls this her calm maker disguised as jewelry.
“It translates everything my body has been trying to say all day, but in a way that feels supportive instead of making me spiral about my sleep score.” – Josie
The Walden Journey Set, $348
This breathwork and meditation set makes stillness feel architectural, intentional, sculptural, almost glamorous in its simplicity. It turns the act of sitting with yourself into a ritual rather than a chore. Josie loves how it creates a tiny sanctuary wherever she sets it down.
"I imagine it makes you sit still long enough to notice your own thoughts, which is honestly the most luxurious thing we can do. I would love this as a gift." – Josie
HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket, $699
Infrared heat helps increase circulation and lower stress hormones, which is probably why this blanket feels like a personality reset. One session and you swear your thoughts got quieter.
“When I get inside this thing, I stop doomscrolling in my brain. It is the closest I have come to recreating that post vacation clarity without leaving my living room.” – Josie
Mason Pearson Popular Brush – Pink, $275
A legendary hair tool that turns brushing into a quiet little ritual. The bristles help move natural oils through the strands, which keeps winter dryness in check and makes your hair behave like it’s in a shampoo commercial. Josie does not have this one yet, but she loves it as a gift idea and would be thrilled to receive it.
“It makes everyday hair care feel luxurious in the smallest way. If someone gave me this, I would be unwell in the best way.” – Josie
Trask Better Brush Toothbrush, $30
Proof that the tiniest upgrades can alter the emotional tone of your entire day. This toothbrush feels purposeful in a world of plastic afterthoughts. Josie loves how it anchors her mornings in calm intention.
"This toothbrush brings main character energy to our mundane routines. Because even something as unsexy as oral care should feel luxurious, romanticized, and stylish." – Josie
Spa Treatment Options, price varies
Lymphatic Drainage Massage The Tox Master Tox
Massage The Now Massage “The Healer”
Gifting someone a treatment is essentially gifting them time, the rarest luxury of all. Whether it is a hydrafacial, a sculpting massage, or a restorative session, each one offers both a visible and emotional reset. Josie turns to these when she wants to feel lighter from the inside out.
"Instead of spending money on bags or shoes, my favorite investment is a good facial or lymphatic drainage massage. It is my ultimate self-care ritual, and these are my favorite treatments." – Josie
Nécessaire Body Duo in Eucalyptus, $94
Minimalist, elegant, and sensory in all the right ways, this duo elevates the shower from maintenance to meditation. It is the definition of modern luxury skin care, unfussy but deeply considered. Josie keeps it on rotation for the soothing clarity it brings to her mornings.
“The scent makes my whole shower feel intentional, and this is also one of my favorite gifts to give–it’s non-toxic, smells absolutely insane, and so stylish to display in your shower.” – Josie
So Eye-Ronic Reusable Eye Mask (Selfie Care), $33
Cold, clean, and instantly reviving, this mask feels like a tiny rebellion against the tyranny of tiredness. Cold therapy reduces puffiness by tightening blood vessels, which is exactly why this mask feels miraculous after late nights or salty snacks.
"Thirty seconds with this thing and I go from feral daytime goblin to woman who could plausibly take a meeting before 10 AM." – Josie
Bala Play Mat, $99+
Supportive enough for pilates, cute enough to leave out. A good mat encourages consistency, and consistency is what keeps stress levels low. Josie loves how its simple beauty makes her want to roll it out every day.
"If a beautiful mat can trick me into enjoying hot yoga for an hour, it deserves a Nobel Prize. Or at least a dedicated corner in my apartment. I love this one. Personalize it for an extra special gift!" – Josie
HigherDOSE Red Light Mask, $349
This mask brings the soft radiance of a long vacation into regular weeknights, consistent, calming, and quietly transformative. Red light helps boost collagen and calm inflammation, which explains why Josie uses it obsessively before her wedding in August.
“I use it four or five nights a week. It gives me that ‘I worked out this morning’ glow even when I definitely did not.” – Josie
Fazeek Teapot, $175
A sculptural glass teapot that romanticizes hydration, turning matcha or herbal tea into a ritual of presence. It is equal parts art object and morning companion. Josie finds it makes even rushed mornings feel intentional.
“It makes my matcha feel romantic and sets the tone for my whole morning.” – Josie
Mānuka Honey, $50
Rich, golden, and quietly potent, this honey is known for soothing the gut and supporting immunity. It is a gift that feels indulgent and functional at the same time.
“This is my go-to host gift instead of wine because it feels much more thoughtful to give the gift of health (and tastes delicious!)” – Josie
Phlur Missing Person, $99
Soft, warm notes activate the parts of the brain tied to comfort, which is why this scent feels like an emotional hug.
"For the person you don’t know how to shop for, this is always a safe bet, and one of my go-to’s both to gift and to stock up on for myself." – Josie
Canopy Bedside Humidifier, $356
Hydration is one of the fastest ways to support skin barrier health, and humidified air keeps that barrier happy all winter long. Quiet, clean, bedside beautiful, it feels like a secret skincare routine that runs while you sleep. Josie keeps it on nightly because the skin hydration it brings is undeniable.
"I have this running every night (especially in the dry winter months) and it makes a major difference for my skin & hair (and helps save my fiance’s allergies)." – Josie
Sacheu Gua Sha, $32
The cooling metal helps reduce puffiness while the movements support lymph drainage, which is the secret behind looking instantly refreshed.
"A Gua Sha is my secret weapon to boost circulation for more glow and for lymphatic drainage to depuff in the mornings. This one is chic enough to gift." – Josie
AirPods Max, $549
Immersive sound is its own form of sensory therapy. Good audio can regulate mood and make walks feel cinematic, which is great for mental clarity. Josie loves them for the way they sharpen her attention and soften everything else.
"Because every good wellness girl has to have a go-to pair of headphones to romanticize her hot girl walks or give her motivation at the gym. These are on my wishlist this year." – Josie
Block Incense Holder, $85
Scent shapes mood because the olfactory system connects directly to emotional processing. This minimalist piece is functional art, a small sculpture that reshapes the energy of a room with almost no effort. Josie places it where she wants a moment to feel like a breath.
"Lighting incense with this holder feels like I am summoning better energy.” – Josie
Incense Papers, $30
A chic little marvel. Sheets that burn into a whisper of scent, warm and nostalgic. These little sheets create an instant atmosphere. A calm scent can shift your entire body in seconds. Josie slips them into drawers, bags, everywhere.
“These are my tiny emotional reset buttons. I use them everywhere. They reset the space.” – Josie
Caraa Tennis Duffle, $310
A tidy bag keeps your nervous system from starting the day overwhelmed. It is form meeting function, but in a quietly chic way. This duffle is modern movement culture incarnate, sleek, structured, refreshingly unfussy. It makes transitions feel seamless, gym to life, life to errands. Josie carries it because it supports her routine without shouting for attention.
"Tennis is absolutely the chicest sport, and this duffle is not only the chicest tennis accessory, but it fits everything you could possibly need on the court." – Josie
The Aesthetics of Inner Wealth sounds like a trend, but really it is just Josie giving language to something most of us have been feeling for a while. Luxury has stopped being shiny and started being quiet, the kind of quiet that lets you hear your own breath again. Josie has lived enough holiday seasons powered by adrenaline and chai lattes to know that the gifts that matter now are the ones that steady you. The ones that soften your jaw, unclench your shoulders, calm the mental group chat happening inside your head. The ones that make your body feel like home instead of something you manage between obligations.
And yes, you can give these things to other people. But Josie would be the first to say you are also allowed to give them to yourself without needing a reason. Especially in December, when the world insists you be merry on command and your nervous system is just trying to keep up. These little luxuries are not about reinvention or radical transformation. They are more like emotional stocking stuffers. Moments that help you notice your own life again.
If this guide has a thesis, it is this: feeling good is not an indulgence, it is information. A tiny rebellion against burnout culture and a tiny return to yourself. That is the real inner wealth. And honestly, it looks good on you.
