Podcasts about Skin

In this episode of More Than A Pretty Face, Dr. Azi talks with Dr. Omar Ibrahimi about the newest acne innovations, including 1726 nm lasers like AviClear and Acure, and why fractional resurfacing remains a top-value treatment. They compare laser technology to Accutane, discuss benefits for oily skin and sebaceous hyperplasia, and end with rapid-fire questions and insights on how deeply skin health affects confidence. Timeline of what was discussed: 00:00 – Intro 00:16 – How to submit questions 00:31 – Meet Dr. Omar Ibrahimi 01:07 – Conference impressions & background 01:42 – Best value treatment: fractional resurfacing 02:25 – How resurfacing boosts skin health 02:52 – Acne basics, gaps in treatment & scarring prevention 04:28 – Need for sebaceous-targeting tech 06:28 – Selective laser targeting explained 06:40 – Acne wavelengths (blue/red, 1064) 07:06 – How lasers affect bacteria, inflammation & oil 07:31 – 1726 nm lasers introduced 08:02 – Why 1726 nm targets sebum 08:17 – Comparison to Accutane 09:12 – Shrinking glands without systemic effects 09:41 – AviClear vs. Acure 10:00 – FDA clearance & features 10:17 – Acure temperature-tracking 11:21 – Ensuring proper heating 12:11 – Patient experience 12:50 – Uses beyond acne 13:28 – Sebum as a laser target 14:16 – Oil-control benefits 14:26 – Rapid-fire Q&A 16:00 – Quality-of-life impact 16:24 – Final remarks 16:31 – Dr. Azi's message 16:41 – Outro & gratitude 17:27 – Review + share reminders   ______________________________________________________________ Follow Omar Ibrahimi on Instagram: @ctskindoc Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is a board-certified, laser fellowship–trained dermatologist and the founding medical director of the Connecticut Skin Institute. With advanced training from Harvard, MGH, and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, he is a nationally recognized expert in laser and energy-based devices, Mohs surgery, and acne innovation. He is known for his research-driven approach and commitment to safe, effective, patient-centered care. ______________________________________________________________ Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email morethanaprettyfacepodcast@gmail.com. Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://www.lajollalaserderm.com/ The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. © Azadeh Shirazi, MD FAAD.  

In this week's story, Australian writer and Zen roshi Susan Murphy explores how haiku's reflections of the seasons are being disrupted by the climate crisis. How will this poetic form bear witness to the ferocity of change reshaping the seasons? Woven with verses from Bashō, Buson, Issa, and fellow Volume 6 contributor Ron C. Moss, this story contemplates whether haiku may, in fact, be a vessel for holding the paradox of the seasons in this moment: allowing us to both mourn and love a rapidly evolving Earth.  Read the essay.  Discover our latest print edition, Volume 6: Seasons. Image: Asako Narahashi, Kawaguchiko #5, 2003 © Asako Narahashi / Courtesy of Ibasho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1896: Isaac Morehouse highlights the limits of endless ideation and the power of building something real. He shares how launching a company forced him to put his theories to the test, proving that true clarity and impact come only when ideas meet the market. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2015/07/18/when-ideas-arent-enough-start-a-company/ Quotes to ponder: "The practice of putting theories into business models will reveal weaknesses in the idea, or demonstrate that it's so good you can't wait to act on it." "Not every idea is monetizable, and that's okay." "If you want to change the world and your own life, you can't stop at ideas." Episode references: Skin in the Game by Nassim Taleb: https://www.amazon.com/Skin-Game-Hidden-Asymmetries-Daily/dp/042528462X

Want to look fresh, rested, and radiant all holiday season — without adding more to your plate? In this week's episode, I'm sharing my holiday skin glow ritual — from the science of light and sleep to the exact products I'm using to keep my skin calm, lifted, and luminous. You'll learn:

423: Valencia Marathon | US XC Championships | Top 10 Aussie Road Races Brad continues to make more improvements. Julian and Bri welcome their twin sons into the world. Brady searches for a hello on the run then takes a work trip to Singapore IRP Partner Offer: Saily have teamed up with Inside Running Podcast to offer an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! It's an eSIM service app that lets you choose from a huge range of affordable data plans in over 190 countries and 8 regions Visit: https://saily.com/insiderunning   This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. John Korir won this year's Valencia Marathon in 2:02:25, ahead of Amanal Petros from the chase group and Awet Kirbab. Suguru Osako reclaimed the Japanese National Record in 2:04:55 while Alex Yee ran the second fastest marathon for the United Kingdom in 2:06:38. T om Do Canto was first Australian in 2:11:14 with Ryan Gregson finishing in 2:17:21, while Haftu Strintzos ran 2:26:20 and Brett Robinson withdrew mid-race. Joyciline Jepkosgei won in a course record and world lead of 2:14:00 ahead of Peres Chepchirchir. Jess Stenson set a new Australian National Record of 2:21:25 for 5th overall, while Izzy Batt Doyle ran 2:23:35 for 7th and Gen Gregson ran 2:28:51. Valencia Marathon Results   Parker Wolfe won the US Cross Country Championships ahead of Rocky Hansen and Wesley Kiptoo. Weini Kelati won the title ahead of Katie Izzo and Ednah Kurgat USATF Results   Josh Hoey ran the 600m Indoor World Record of 1:12.84 at the BU Opener meet, .03 off the outdoor record. Official Results   Sam Tanner and Sarah Billings took out The Spectacle Road Mile in Nelson, New Zealand. Official Results Jakob Ingebrigsten withdraws from European Cross Country Championships to be held in Portugal. Athletics Weekly Report Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au   Whispers discuss NASS eligibility criteria and Moose announces the formal partnership between sponsors and the podcast.   This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration.   What are the Top 10 Road races in Australia? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

Kelli Gray from SilverBiotics (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) is back on the podcast to break down what their SilverSol technology actually is, how it is different from regular colloidal silver, and where it really fits in a modern family's medicine cabinet.  We talk about kids' eczema, ear infections, asthma flares, travel bugs and that infamous "blue man" story, while unpacking the science on safety, dosage and microbiome impact. Listen if you want simple, science-backed tools to support your family's immunity, skin, and gut health without trashing your microbiome or your nervous system in the process. Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway for a chance to win part of $5,500+ USD in wellness prizes. Open until December 24th! WE TALK ABOUT:  05:00 - How SilverBiotics began in 1998 and why their SilverSol tech is not typical colloidal silver 07:25 - Why silver is often called "nature's antibiotic" and how it supports immune health and wound care 09:10 - Kelli's daughter's severe eczema and how silver wound gel shifted her healing in four days 16:50 - How SilverSol targets pathogenic bacteria while sparing beneficial microbes in the gut and mouth 18:40 - Silver vs oil of oregano and garlic for immune support and what each does to the microbiome 21:35 - The truth about argyria, ionic silver and the "blue man" story, plus why DIY silver is risky 23:55 - The "wild west" of supplements, fake Amazon reviews and how to vet silver brands safely 26:45 - Kelli's must-have silver stack: immune support, wound gel, healing skin cream, toothpaste and muscle cream 29:15 - Daily dosing vs acute dosing, and how Kelli uses silver with her kids during cold and flu season 33:50 - Why the mucosal barrier matters and creative ways to use silver for digestion and respiratory health 40:50 - A4M, peptides and how modern longevity medicine is evolving for women RESOURCES: Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. SilverBiotics' website (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) and Instagram Join my 12 Holiday Rituals Giveaway before December 24th LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music  

In this episode of the Science of Skin podcast, Dr. Ted Lain interviews Tara Loftis, the Global President for Dermatological Skincare at Galderma. They discuss Tara's impressive career journey in the skincare industry, her insights on consumer needs, and the importance of sensitive skin research. The conversation also explores future trends in skincare, emphasizing the shift towards genuine skin health and the democratization of skincare products. Tara shares her passion for innovation and the role of dermatologists in shaping the future of skincare. To watch this an other episodes, be sure to check out our YouTube page Takeaways Tara Loftis oversees four significant skincare brands at Galderma.Benzac has a strong presence in international markets, especially among Gen Z.Elastin Skincare has seen incredible advances under Dr. Widgerow's leadership.Consumer insights drive product development at Galderma.Sensitive skin is a growing concern, with 70% of people self-identifying as having it.Galderma's Sensitive Skin Faculty focuses on research and education.The skincare industry is seeing a shift towards genuine skin health.Gen Z is becoming increasingly skincare fluent and aware.The democratization of skincare allows access to high-quality products for everyone.Tara emphasizes the importance of being consumer-obsessed in product development. Disclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only. Please consult with a physician regarding any health-related diagnosis or treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Savanna sits down with her favorite plastic surgeon (and one of your most requested guests!) to talk all things boobs, tummies, scars, sexier abs, and even… lizard tail stem cells?! They're getting into the real stuff — like how to choose the right implant size, what a tummy tuck actually fixes, and whether or not your boobs will glow in the dark...No gatekeeping here. If you've ever considered surgery or just want to feel smarter about your own body — this one's for you.

JLR's fascination of older women. Baby and grandfather were mauled to death by seven pitbulls. What does skin have to do with the puntang? What kind of person are the show members attracted to? Charlie 's allergic to his Christmas tree. Who won DraftKings? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JLR's fascination of older women. Baby and grandfather were mauled to death by seven pitbulls. What does skin have to do with the puntang? What kind of person are the show members attracted to? Charlie 's allergic to his Christmas tree. Who won DraftKings? 

Confusion around omega-3, seed oils and the omega-6:3 ratio has fuelled major misconceptions. In this episode, Angela speaks with leading researcher Dr William Harris to clarify what the evidence really shows about omega-6 fats, seed oils and long-chain omega-3s - and why much popular advice is outdated. They explore why the omega-6:3 ratio doesn't predict inflammation, why EPA/DHA deficiency is so common, and how omega-3 status affects mental health, pregnancy, cognition and cardiovascular resilience. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • Why omega-6 isn't inherently inflammatory • What research shows about seed oils & chronic disease • How the Omega-3 Index works • Why adults, kids & athletes are often low in EPA/DHA • Omega-3 links to mood, postpartum recovery & cognition • DHA needs in pregnancy, breastfeeding & childhood • EPA/DHA effects on triglycerides & heart health • Fish oil vs algae vs krill - key differences • The truth about oxidation, mercury & microplastics • How much EPA/DHA is needed • Omega-3 for children's learning & behaviour • Early findings on omega-3 and skin hydration Timestamps0:00:00 Introduction0:00:19 Debunking Omega-3 & Omega-6 Myths 0:05:38 Seed Oils & Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio: Health Implications 0:11:47 Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed Meat 0:14:18 Health Benefits of Omega-3 0:19:23 Omega-3 for Depression & Postpartum 0:22:36 Is Omega-3 Safe for Pregnant Women & Children? 0:29:39 Dosing Guide & Best Sources of Omega-30:37:28 Is Mercury in Fish Really Harmful? 0:43:22 How to Choose a High-Quality Omega-3 Supplement 0:49:34 Omega-3 for Heart Health, Blood Sugar & Diabetes Risk 0:52:59 Omega-3 for Brain Health0:55:50 Omega-3 for Skin & Beauty 1:02:17 Omega-3 for Dysmenorrhea & Menopause Hot Flashes VALUABLE RESOURCES A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible:• Hormone Harmony – Go to https://lvluphealth.com/angela | Use code ANGELA for an exclusive 15% off • Ozlo Sleepbuds® – Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer | Use code ANGELA at https://ozlosleep.com/angela for your exclusive discount.• Kineon MOVE+ – Relieve joint pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility with clinically backed red light therapy | Use code ANGELA at https://kineon.io/angela for $50 off ABOUT THE GUEST Dr William Harris is one of the world's leading researchers in omega-3 fatty acids and co-inventor of the Omega-3 Index, the globally recognised biomarker for long-term EPA and DHA status. He has published over 300 scientific papers on omega-3s, cardiovascular health, cognition and inflammation, and is the founder of the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI), advancing clinical understanding of fatty acids and health.

Budapest Major playoff bracket set... and it's stacked! Reviewing all the winners and losers of Stage 3, as well as trying to predict the run of the playoffs with Falcons, Spirit, Vitality, MongolZ, FURIA, NAVI, MOUZ, and FaZe battling for the title. In other news, Singapore Major announcements and early hints of roster changes.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed

Send us a textBefore the Horse Can Run, the Snake Must Fully Shed In this episode of 'Inside Job with Rose', Rose discusses the importance of releasing old energies and preparing for the transformative year of 2026. She guides listeners through the necessary practices of physical, digital, emotional, and relational release. As the snake year concludes. Rose highlights how shedding past identities and clutter to welcome the vibrant and bold fire horse year. Her heartfelt advice encourages listeners to clear their space, align with their true selves, and step into the new year with clarity, courage, and joy. Tune in to learn how to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace the exciting energy that 2026 promises.✨The Final Months of the Snake Year✨Physical Release: Declutter Your Surroundings✨Digital Release: Clear Your Digital Space✨Emotional Release: Let Go of Emotional Baggage✨Releasing Obligations and Old Identities✨The Importance of Shedding for Growth✨Preparing for the Horse YearShedding isn't loss; it's liberation. Everything you release creates space for the Horse energy to carry you forward with purpose and momentum. And trust that every layer you let go of brings you closer to your truest self. The Horse is ready and so are you!

Those old phrases. Where did they come from? By the skin of your teeth. How far back does this one go? Way before your grand momma.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

In episode 1975, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Diva Down, Carmen Laurent, to discuss… Joe Rogan Clip - This Is What’s Blowing His Mind, ICE Recruiting Is Actually Even Worse Than You Can Imagine, Does Gwyneth Paltrow Know What Movies Are? And more! Joe Rogan Clip - This Is What’s Blowing His Mind ICE Recruiting Is Actually Even Worse Than You Can Imagine Robert Downey Jr. teases Gwyneth Paltrow for being 'forever confused' by her own Marvel movies and costars Gwyneth Paltrow awkwardly gave Timothée Chalamet skincare tips after mistaking his ‘Marty Supreme’ makeup for acne LISTEN: Tioga Pass (feat. Rocco Palladino) by Yussef DayesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out the first trailer for Gale - Yellow Brick Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfdaizGLg1gIn theatres February 11th, 2026!Tickets on sale first week of January!

In this episode, Dr. Jockers dives into the powerful benefits of castor oil, revealing how it can enhance liver detoxification by stimulating bile flow and thinning congested bile. This simple remedy helps improve digestion, reduce gallbladder issues, and support overall detox processes.   You'll learn how castor oil promotes better circulation and tissue oxygenation, benefiting your skin and hair health. From reducing swelling to improving hair growth, Dr. Jockers explains how it can be a game-changer for beauty and wellness routines.   Dr. Jockers also highlights the importance of castor oil for lymphatic function, explaining how it aids in waste removal and boosts immune health. By using it regularly, you can enhance your body's natural detoxification processes and improve overall vitality.   In This Episode:  00:00 Understanding Acne and Tissue Stagnation 00:30 Introduction to Castor Oil Benefits 02:06 Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance 04:16 Health Benefits of Castor Oil 04:47 Castor Oil for Liver and Gallbladder Health 06:36 Castor Oil for Digestive Health 08:51 Castor Oil for Skin and Hair 12:41 Castor Oil for Eyebrow Growth and Eye Health 14:25 Castor Oil for Acne and Skin Health 17:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Ready to supercharge your metabolic health? BiOptimizers Berberine is a powerful, natural compound known for regulating blood sugar, supporting healthy cholesterol levels, improving liver function, and boosting metabolic balance. It's backed by research showing benefits for insulin sensitivity, lipid profiles, and reducing inflammation. Order Berberine Breakthrough today at bioptimizers.com/jockers and save 10% with the code JOCKERS! If you're serious about reducing your toxic load, I highly recommend upgrading to the P600 ceramic cookware. It's 100% free from Teflon, PFAS, and plastic coatings, ensuring a non-toxic cooking experience. Right now, you can get it for 50% off, plus an extra 20% off with the code SAFE20 at checkout! Don't miss this limited-time offer—head to chefsfoundry.com/jockers to claim your discount today!     "Castor oil can help move waste through the intestines, improving digestion and reducing bloating."  ~ Dr. Jockers     Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio     Resources: Use code JOCKERS at bioptimizers.com/jockers to save 10% Use code Safe20 at chefsfoundry.com/jockers     Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/ 

In this Write Big session of the #amwriting podcast, host Jennie Nash welcomes Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Jennifer Senior for a powerful conversation about finding, knowing, and claiming your voice.Jennifer shares how a medication once stripped away her ability to think in metaphor—the very heart of her writing—and what it was like to get that voice back. She and Jennie talk about how voice strengthens over time, why confidence and ruthless editing matter, and what it feels like when you're truly writing in flow.It's an inspiring reminder that your voice is your greatest strength—and worth honoring every time you sit down to write.TRANSCRIPT BELOW!THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:* Jennifer's Fresh Air interview with Terry Gross: Can't Sleep? You're Not Alone* Atlantic feature story: What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind* Atlantic feature story: The Ones We Sent Away* Atlantic feature story: It's Your Friends Who Break Your Heart* The New York Times article: Happiness Won't Save You* Heavyweight the podcastSPONSORSHIP MESSAGEHey, it's Jennie Nash. And at Author Accelerator, we believe that the skills required to become a great book coach and build a successful book coaching business can be taught to people who come from all kinds of backgrounds and who bring all kinds of experiences to the work. But we also know that there are certain core characteristics that our most successful book coaches share. If you've been curious about becoming a book coach, and 2026 might be the year for you, come take our quiz to see how many of those core characteristics you have. You can find it at bookcoaches.com/characteristics-quiz.EPISODE TRANSCRIPTJennie NashHi, I'm Jennie Nash, and you're listening to the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast. This is a Write Big Session, where I'm bringing you short episodes about the mindset shifts that help you stop playing small and write like it matters. This one might not actually be that short, because today I'm talking to journalist Jennifer Senior about the idea of finding and knowing and claiming your voice—a rather big part of writing big. Jennifer Senior is a staff writer at The Atlantic. She won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing in 2022 and was a finalist again in 2024. Before that, she spent five years at The New York Times as both a daily book critic and a columnist for the opinion page, and nearly two decades at New York Magazine. She's also the author of a bestselling parenting book, and frequently appears on NPR and other news shows. Welcome, Jennifer. Thanks for joining us.Jennifer SeniorThank you for having me. Hey, I got to clarify just one thing.Jennie NashOh, no.Jennifer SeniorAll Joy and No Fun is by no means a parenting book. I can't tell you the first thing about how to raise your kids. It is all about how kids change their parents. It's all like a sociological look at who we become and why we are—so our lives become so vexed. I like, I would do these book talks, and at the end, everybody would raise their hand and be like, “How do I get my kid into Harvard?” You know, like, the equivalent obviously—they wouldn't say it that way. I'd be like; I don't really have any idea, or how to get your kid to eat vegetables, or how to get your kid to, like, stop talking back. But anyway, I just have to clarify that, because every time...Jennie NashPlease, please—Jennifer SeniorSomeone says that, I'm like, “Noooo.” Anyway, it's a sociology book. Ah, it's an ethnography, you know. But anyway, it doesn't matter.Jennie NashAll right, like she said, you guys—not what I said.Jennifer SeniorI'm not correcting you. It came out 11 years ago. There were no iPads then, or social media. I mean, forget it. It's so dated anyway. But like, I just...Jennie NashThat's so funny. So the reason that we're speaking is that I heard you recently on Fresh Air with Terry Gross, where you were talking about an Atlantic feature story that you wrote called “Why Can't Americans Sleep?” And this was obviously a reported piece, but also a really personal piece and you're talking about your futile attempts to fall asleep and the latest research into insomnia and medication and therapy that you used to treat it, and we'll link to that article and interview in the show notes. But the reason that we're talking, and that in the middle of this conversation, which—which I'm listening to and I'm riveted by—you made this comment, and it was a little bit of a throwaway comment in the conversation, and, you know, then the conversation moved on. But you talked about how you were taking a particular antidepressant you'd been prescribed, and this was the quote you said: “It blew out all the circuitry that was responsible for generating metaphors, which is what I do as a writer. So it made my writing really flat.” And I was just like, hold up. What was that like? What happened? What—everything? So that's why we're talking. So… can we go back to the very beginning? If you can remember—Jess Lahey actually told me that when she was teaching fifth and sixth grade, that's around the time that kids begin to grasp this idea of figurative language and metaphor and such. Do you remember learning how to write like that, like write in metaphor and simile and all such things?Jennifer SeniorOh, that's funny. Do I remember it? I remember them starting to sort of come unbidden in my—like they would come unbidden in my head starting maybe in my—the minute I entered college, or maybe in my teens. Actually, I had that thing where some people have this—people who become writers have, like, a narrator's voice in their head where they're actually looking at things and describing them in the third person. They're writing them as they witness the world. That went away, that narrator's voice, which I also find sort of fascinating. But, like, I would say that it sort of emerged concurrently. I guess I was scribbling a little bit of, like, short story stuff, or I tried at least one when I was a senior in high school. So that was the first time maybe that, like, I started realizing that I had a flair for it. I also—once I noticed that, I know in college I would make, you know, when I started writing for the alternative weekly and I was reviewing things, particularly theater, I would make a conscientious effort to come up with good metaphors, and, like, 50% of them worked and 50% of them didn't, because if you ever labor over a metaphor, there's a much lower chance of it working. I mean, if you come—if you revisit it and go, oh, that's not—you know, that you can tell if it's too precious. But now if I labor over a metaphor, I don't bother. I stop. You know, it has to come instantaneously or...Jennie NashOr that reminds me of people who write with the thesaurus open, like that's going to be good, right? That's not going to work. So I want to stick with this, you know, so that they come into your head, you recognize that, and just this idea of knowing, back in the day, that you could write like that—you… this was a thing you had, like you used the word “flair,” like had a flair for this. Were there other signs or things that led you to the work, like knowing you were good, or knowing when something was on the page that it was right, like, what—what is that?Jennifer SeniorIt's that feeling of exhilaration, but it's also that feeling of total bewilderment, like you've been struck by something—something just blew through you and you had nothing to do with it. I mean, it's the cliché: here I am saying the metaphors are my superpower, which my editors were telling me, and I'm about to use a cliché, which is that you feel like you're a conduit for something and you have absolutely nothing to do with it. So I would have that sense that it had almost come without conscious thought. That was sort of when I knew it was working. It's also part of being in a flow state. It's when you're losing track of time and you're just in it. And the metaphors are—yeah, they're effortless. By the way, my brain is not entirely fogged in from long COVID, but I have noticed—and at first I didn't really notice any decrements in cognition—but recently, I have. So I'm wondering now if I'm having problems with spontaneous metaphor generation. It's a little bit disconcerting. And I do feel like all SSRIs—and I'm taking one now, just because, not just because long COVID is depressing, but because I have POTS, which is like a—it's Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and that's a very common sequela from long COVID, and it wipes out your plasma serotonin. So we have to take one anyway, we POTS patients. So I found that nicotine often helped with my long COVID, which is a thing—like a nicotine patch—and that made up for it. It almost felt like I was doping [laughing]. It made my writing so much better. But it's been...Jennie NashWait, wait, wait, this is so interesting.Jennifer SeniorI know…it's really weird. I would never have guessed that so much of my writing would be dampened by Big Pharma. I mean—but now with the nicotine patches, I was like, oh, now I get why writers are smoking until into the night, writing. Like, I mean, and I always wished that I did, just because it looked cool, you know? I could have just been one of those people with their Gitanes, or however you pronounce it, but, yeah.Jennie NashWow. So I want to come—I want to circle back to this in a minute, but let's get to the first time—well, it sounds like the first time that happened where you were prescribed an antidepressant and—and you recognized that you lost the ability to write in metaphor. Can you talk about—well, first of all, can you tell us what the medication was?Jennifer SeniorYeah, it was Paxil, which is actually notorious for that. And at the top—which I only subsequently discovered—those were in the days where there were no such things as Reddit threads or anything like that. It was 1999… I guess, no, eight, but so really early. That was the bespoke antidepressant at the time, thought to be more nuanced. I think it's now fallen out of favor, because it's also a b***h to wean off of. But it was kind of awful, just—I would think, and nothing would come. It was the strangest thing. For—there's all this static electricity usually when you write, right? And there's a lot of free associating that goes on that, again, feels a little involuntary. You know, you start thinking—it's like you've pulled back the spring in the pinball machine, and suddenly the thing is just bouncing around everywhere, and the ball wasn't bouncing around. Nothing was lighting up. It was like a dis… it just was strange, to be able to summon nothing.Jennie NashWow. So you—you just used this killer metaphor to describe that.Jennifer SeniorYeah, that was spontaneous.Jennie NashRight? So—so you said first, you said static, static energy, which—which is interesting.Jennifer SeniorYeah, it's... [buzzing sound]Jennie NashYeah. Yeah. Because it's noisy. You're talking about...Jennie SeniorOh, but it's not disruptive noise. Sorry, that might seem like it's like unwanted crackling, like on your television. I didn't really—yeah, maybe that's the wrong metaphor, actually, maybe the pinball is sort of better, that all you need is to, you know, psych yourself up, sit down, have your caffeine, and then bam, you know? But I didn't mean static in that way.Jennie NashI understood what you meant. There's like a buzzy energy.Jennifer SeniorYeah, right. It's fizz.Jennie NashFizz... that's so good. So you—you recognized that this was gone.Jennifer SeniorSo gone! Like the TV was off, you know?Jennie NashAnd did you...?Jennifer SeniorOr the machine, you know, was unplugged? I mean, it's—Jennie NashYeah, and did you? I'm just so curious about the part of your brain that was watching another part of your brain.Jennifer Senior[Laughing] You know what? I think... oh, that's really interesting. But are you watching, or are you just despairing because there's nothing—I mean, I'm trying to think if that's the right...Jennie NashBut there's a part of your brain that's like, this part of my brain isn't working.Jennifer SeniorRight. I'm just thinking how much metacognition is involved in— I mean, if you forget a word, are you really, like, staring at that very hard, or are you just like, s**t, what's the word? If you're staring at Jack Nicholson on TV, and you're like, why can't I remember that dude's name?Multiple speakers[Both laughing]Jennifer SeniorWhich happens to me far more regularly now, [unintelligible]… than it used to, you know? I mean, I don't know. There is a part of you that's completely alarmed, but, like, I guess you're right. There did come a point where I—you're right, where I suddenly realized, oh, there's just been a total breakdown here. It's never happening. Like, what is going on? Also, you know what would happen? Every sentence was a grind, like...Jennie NashOkay, so—okay, so...Jennifer Senior[Unintelligible]... Why is this so effortful? When you can't hold the previous sentence in your head, suddenly there's been this lapse in voice, right? Because, like, if every sentence is an effort and you're starting from nothing again, there's no continuity in how you sound. So, I mean, it was really dreadful. And by the way, if I can just say one thing, sorry now that—Jennie NashNo, I love it!Jennifer SeniorYeah. Sorry. I'm just—now you really got me going. I'm just like, yeah, I know. I'm sort of on a tear and a partial rant, which is Prozac—there came a point where, like, every single SSRI was too activating for me to sleep. But it was, of course, a problem, because being sleepless makes you depressed, so you need something to get at your depression. And SNRIs, like the Effexor's and the Cymbalta's, are out of the question, because those are known to be activating. So I kept vainly searching for SSRIs, and Prozac was the only one that didn't—that wound up not being terribly activating, besides Paxil, but it, too, was somewhat deadening, and I wrote my whole book on it.Jennie NashWow!Jennifer SeniorIt's not all metaphor.Multiple Speakers[both laughing]Jennifer SeniorIt's not all me and no—nothing memorable, you know? I mean, it's—it's kind of a problem. It was—I can't really bear to go back and look at it.Jennie NashWow.Jennie NashSo—so the feeling...Jennifer SeniorI'm really giving my book the hard sell, like it's really a B plus in terms of its pro…—I mean, you know, it wasn't.Jennie NashSo you—you—you recognize its happening, and what you recognize is a lack of fizzy, buzzy energy and a lack of flow. So I just have to ask now, presumably—well, there's long COVID now, but when you don't have—when you're writing in your full powers, do you—is it always in a state of flow? Like, if you're not in a state of flow, do you get up and go do something else? Like, what—how does that function in the life of a writer on a deadline?Jennifer SeniorOK. Well, am I always in a state of flow? No! I mean, flow is not—I don't know anyone who's good at something who just immediately can be in flow every time.Jennie NashYeah.Jennifer SeniorIt's still magic when it happens. You know, when I was in flow almost out of the gate every day—the McIlvaine stories—like, I knew when I hit send, this thing is damn good. I knew when I hit send on a piece that was not as well read, but is like my second or third favorite story. I wrote something for The New York Times called “Happiness Wont Save You,” about a pioneer in—he wrote one of the foundational studies in positive psychology about lottery winners and paraplegics, and how lottery winners are pretty much no happier than random controls found in a phone book, and paraplegics are much less unhappy than you might think, compared to controls. It was really poorly designed. It would never withstand the scrutiny of peer review today. But anyway, this guy was, like, a very innovative thinker. His name was Philip Brickman, and in 1982 at 38 years old, he climbed—he got—went—he found his way to the roof of the tallest building in Ann Arbor and jumped, and took his own life. And I was in flow pretty much throughout writing that one too.Jennie NashWow. So the piece you're referring to, that you referred to previous to that, is What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind, which was a feature story in The Atlantic. It's the one you won the—Pul…Pulitzer for? It's now made into a book. It has, like...Jennifer SeniorAlthough all it is like, you know, the story between...Jennie NashCovers, right?Jennifer SeniorYeah. Yeah. Because—yeah, yeah.Jennie NashBut—Jennifer SeniorWhich is great, because then people can have it, rather than look at it online, which—and it goes on forever—so yeah.Jennie NashSo this is a piece—the subtitle is Grief, Conspiracy Theories, and One Family's Search for Meaning in the Two Decades Since 9/11—and I actually pulled a couple of metaphors from that piece, because I re-read it knowing I was going to speak to you… and I mean, it was just so beautifully written. It's—it's so beautifully structured, everything, everything. But here's a couple of examples for our listeners. You're describing Bobby, who was a 26-year-old who died in 9/11, who was your brother's college roommate.Jennifer SeniorAnd at that young adult—they—you can't afford New York. They were living together for eight years. It was four in college, and four—Jennie NashWow.Jennifer SeniorIn New York City. They had a two-bedroom... yeah, in a cheaper part... well, to the extent that there are cheaper parts in...Jennie NashYeah.Jennifer SeniorThe way over near York Avenue, east side, yeah.Jennie NashSo you write, “When he smiled, it looked for all the world like he'd swallowed the moon.” And you wrote, “But for all Bobby's hunger and swagger, what he mainly exuded, even during his college years, was warmth, decency, a corkscrew quirkiness.” So just that kind of language—a corkscrew quirkiness, like he'd swallowed the moon—that, it's that the piece is full of that. So that's interesting, that you felt in flow with this other piece you described and this one. So how would you describe—so you describe metaphors as things that just come—it just—it just happens. You're not forcing it—you can't force it. Do you think that's true of whatever this ineffable thing of voice—voices—as well?Jennifer SeniorOh, that's a good question. My voice got more distinct as I got older—it gets better. I think a lot of people's—writers'—powers wax. Philip Roth is a great example of that. Colette? I mean, there are people whose powers really get better and better, and I've gotten better with more experience. But do you start with the voice? I think you do. I don't know if you can teach someone a voice.Jennie NashSo when you say you've gotten better, what does that mean to you?Jennifer SeniorYeah. Um, I'm trying to think, like, do I write with more swing? Do I—just with more confidence because I'm older? Being a columnist…which is the least creative medium…Jennie NashYeah.Jennifer SeniorSeven hundred and fifty words to fit onto—I had a dedicated space in print. When David Leonhardt left, I took over the Monday spot, during COVID. So it's really, really—but what it forces you to do is to be very—your writing becomes lean, and it becomes—and structure is everything. So this does not relate to voice, but my—I was always pretty good at structure anyway. I think if you—I think movies and radio, podcasts, are, like, great for structure. Storytelling podcasts are the best thing to—I think I unconsciously emulate them. The McIlvaine story has a three-act structure. There's also—I think the podcast Heavyweight is sublime in that way.Jennie NashIs that Roxane Gay?Jennifer SeniorNo, no, no, no.Jennie NashOh, it's, um—Jennifer SeniorIt's Jonathan Goldstein.Jennie NashYes, got it. I'm going to write that down and link to that in our show notes.Jennifer SeniorIt's... I'm trying to think of—because, you know, his is, like, narratives, and it's—it's got a very unusual premise. But voice, voice, voice—well, I, you know, I worked on making my metaphors better in the beginning. I worked on noticing things, you know, and I worked on—I have the—I'm the least visual person alive. I mean, this is what's so interesting. Like, I failed to notice once that I had sat for an hour and a half with a woman who was missing an arm. I mean, I came back to the office and was talking—this is Barbara Epstein, who was a storied editor of The New York Review of Books, the story editor, along with Bob Silver. And I was talking to Mike Tomasky, who was our, like, city politic editor at the time. And I said to him, I just had this one—I knew she knew her. And he said, was it awkward? Was—you know, with her having one arm and everything? And I just stared at him and went one arm? I—I am really oblivious to stuff. And yet visual metaphors are no problem with me. Riddle me that, Batman. I don't know why that is. But I can, like, summon them in my head, and so I worked at it for a while, when my editors were responsive to it. Now they come more easily, so that seems to maybe just be a facility. I started noticing them in other people's writing. So Michael Ondaatje —in, I think it was In the Skin of a Lion, but maybe it was The English Patient. I've read, like, every book of his, like I've, you know— Running… was it Running in the Family? Running with the Family? I think it was Running in the—his memoir. And, I mean, doesn't—everything. Anil's Ghost—he— you know, that was it The Ballad of Billy the Kid? [The Collected Works of Billy the Kid] Anyway, I can go on and on. He had one metaphor talking about the evening being as serene as ink. And it was then that I realized that metaphors without effort often—and—or is that a simile? That's a simile.Jennie NashLike—or if it's “like” or “as,” it's a simile.Jennifer SeniorYeah. So I'm pretty good with similes, maybe more than metaphors. But... serene as ink. I realized that what made that work is that ink is one syllable. There is something about landing on a word with one syllable that sounds like you did not work particularly hard at it. You just look at it and keep going. And I know that I made a real effort to make my metaphors do that for a while, and I still do sometimes. Anything more than that can seem labored.Jennie NashOh, but that's so interesting. So you—you noticed in other people what worked and what you liked, and then tried to fold that into your own work.Jennifer SeniorYeah.Jennie NashSo does that mean you might noodle on—like, you have the structure of the metaphor or simile, but you might noodle on the word—Jennifer SeniorThe final word?Jennie NashThe final word.Jennifer SeniorYeah. Yeah, the actual simile, or whatever—yeah, I guess it's a simile—yeah, sometimes. Sometimes they—like I said, they come unbidden. I think I have enough experience now—which may make my voice better—to know what's crap. And I also, by the way, I'll tell you what makes your voice better: just being very willing to hit Select Alt, Delete. You know, there's more where that came from. I am a monster of self-editing. I just—I have no problem doing it. I like to do it. I like to be told when things are s**t. I think that improves your voice, because you can see it on the page.Jennie NashYeah.Jennifer SeniorAnd also, I think paying attention to other people's writing, you know, I did more and more of that, you know, reverse engineering stuff, looking at how they did stuff as I got older, so...Jennie NashSo I was going to ask a question, which now maybe you already answered, but the question was going to be… you said that you're—you feel like you're getting better as a writer as you got older. And you—you said that was due to experience. And I was going to ask, is it, or is it due to getting older? You know, is there something about literally living more years that makes you better, or, you know, like, is wisdom something that you just get, or is it something you work for? But I think what I'm hearing is you're saying you have worked to become the kind of writer who knows, you know, what you just said—you delete stuff, it comes again. But tell me if—you know, you welcome the kind of tough feedback, because you know that makes you better. You know, this sort of real effort to become better, it sounds like that's a practice you have. Is that—is that right?Jennifer SeniorOh yeah. I mean, well, let's do two things on that, please. I so easily lose my juju these days that, like, you've got to—if you can put a, you know, oh God, I'm going to use a cliché again—if you can put a pin in or bookmark that, the observation about, you know, harsh feedback. I want to come back to that. But yes, one of the things that I was going to keep—when I said that I have the confidence now, I also was going to say that I have the wisdom, but I had too many kind of competing—Jennie NashYeah. Yeah.Jennifer SeniorYou know, were running at once, and I, you know, many trains on many tracks—Jennie NashYeah, yeah.Jennifer Senior…about to leave, so…, Like, I had to sort of hop on one. But, like, the—the confidence and wisdom, yes, and also, like, I'll tell you something: in the McIlvaine piece, it may have been the first time I did, like, a narrative nonfiction. I told a story. There was a time when I would have hid behind research on that one.Jennie NashOoh, and did you tell a story. It was the—I remember reading that piece when it first came out, and there you're introducing, you know, this—the situation. And then there's a moment, and it comes very quickly at the top of the piece, where you explain your relationship to the protagonist of the story. And there's a—there's just a moment of like, oh, we're—we're really in something different here. There's really—is that feel of, this is not a reported story, this is a lived story, and that there's so many layers of power, I mean, to the story itself, but obviously the way that you—you present it, so I know exactly what you're talking about.Jennifer SeniorYeah, and by the way, I think writing in the first person, which I've been doing a lot of lately, is not something I would have done until now. Probably because I am older and I feel like I've earned it. I have more to say. I've been through more stuff. It's not, like, with the same kind of narcissism or adolescent—like, I want to get this out, you know. It's more searching, I think, and because I've seen more, and also because I've had these pent up stories that I've wanted to tell for a long time. And also I just don't think I would have had the balls, you know.Jennie NashRight.Jennifer SeniorSo some of it is—and I think that that's part of—you can write better in your own voice. If it's you writing about you, you're—there's no better authority, you know? So your voice comes out.Jennie NashRight.Jennifer SeniorBut I'm trying to think of also—I would have hid behind research and talked about theories of grief. And when I wrote, “It's the damnedest thing, the dead abandon you, and then you abandon the dead,” I had blurted that out loud when I was talking to, actually, not Bobby's brother, which is the context in which I wrote it, but to Bobby's—I said that, it's, like, right there on the tape—to his former almost fiancée. And I was thinking about that line, that I let it stand. I didn't actually then rush off and see if there was a body of literature that talked about the guilt that the living feel about letting go of their memories. But I would have done that at one point. I would have turned it into this... because I was too afraid to just let my own observations stand. But you get older and you're like, you know what? I'm smart enough to just let that be mine. Like, assume...Jennie NashRight.Jennifer SeniorIt's got to be right. But can we go back, also, before I forget?Jennie NashYeah, we're going to go back to harsh, but—but I would just want to use your cliché, put a pin in what you said, because you've said so many important things— that there's actual practice of getting better, and then there's also wisdom of—of just owning, growing into, embracing, which are two different things, both so important. So I just wanted to highlight that you've gone through those two things. So yes, let's go back to—I said harsh, and maybe I miss—can...misrepresenting what you meant.Jennifer SeniorYou may not have said that. I don't know what you said.Jennie NashNo, I did, I did.Jennifer SeniorYou did, okay, yeah, because I just know that it was processed as a harsh—oh no, totally. Like, I was going to say to you that—so there was a part of my book, my book, eventually, I just gave one chapter to each person in my life whom I thought could, like, assess it best, and one of them, so this friend—I did it on paper. He circled three paragraphs, and he wrote, and I quote, “Is this just a shitty way of saying...?” And then I was like, thank God someone caught it, if it was shitty. Oh my God. And then—and I was totally old enough to handle it, you know, I was like 44, whatever, 43. And then, who was it? Someone else—oh, I think I gave my husband the intro, and he wrote—he circled a paragraph and just wrote, “Ugh.” Okay, Select Alt, Delete, redo. You know, like, what are you going to do with that? That's so unambiguous. It's like, you know—and also, I mean, when you're younger, you argue. When you're older, you never quarrel with Ugh. Or Is this...Jennie NashRight, you're just like, okay, yep.Jennifer SeniorYeah. And again, you—you've done it enough that, you know, there's so much more where that came from.Jennie NashYeah.Jennifer SeniorWhy cling to anything that someone just, I don't know, had this totally allergic reaction to? Like, you know, if my husband broke out in a hive.Jennie NashYeah. So, circling back to the—the storyline of—you took this medication, you lost your ability to write in this way, you changed medications, presumably, you got it back. What did it feel like to get it back? Did you—do you remember that?Jennifer SeniorOh God, yes, it was glorious.Jennie NashReally?!Jennifer SeniorOh, you don't feel like yourself. I think that—I mean, I think there are many professions that are intertwined with identity. They may be the more professional—I'm sorry, the more creative professions. But not always, you know. And so if your writing voice is gone, and it's—I mean, so much of writing is an expression of your interior, if not life, then, I don't know some kind of thought process and something that you're working out. To have that drained out of you, for someone to just decant all the life out of your—or something to decant all the life out of your writing, it's—it's, I wouldn't say it's traumatic, that's totally overstating it, but it's—it's a huge bummer. It's, you know, it's depressing.Jennie NashWell, the word glorious, that's so cool. So to feel that you got back your—the you-ness of your voice was—was glorious. I mean, that's—that's amazing.Jennifer SeniorWhat—if I can just say, I wrote a feature, right, that then, like, I remember coming off of it, and then I wrote a feature that won the News Women's Club of New York story for best feature that year. Like, I didn't realize that those are kind of hard to win, and not like I won... I think I've won one since. But, like, that was in, like, 99 or something. I mean, like, you know, I don't write a whole lot of things that win stuff, until recently, you know. There was, like, a real kind of blackout period where, you know, I mean, but like—which I think, it probably didn't have to do with the quality of my writing. I mean, there was—but, I mean, you know, I wasn't writing any of the stuff that floated to the tippy top, and, like, I think that there was some kind of explosion thereof, like, all the, again, stuff that was just desperate to come out. I think there was just this volcanic outpouring.Jennie NashSo you're saying now you are winning things, which is indeed true. I mean, Pulitzer Prizes among them. Do you think that that has to do with this getting better? The wisdom, the practice, the glorious having of your abilities? Or, I guess what I'm asking is, like, is luck a part of—a part of all that? Is it just, it just happens? Or do you think there's some reason that it's happening? You feel that your writing is that powerful now?Jennifer SeniorWell, luck is definitely a part of it, because The Atlantic is the greatest place to showcase your feature writing. It gets so much attention, even though I think fewer people probably read that piece about Bobby McIlvaine than would have read any of my columns on any given day. The kind of attention was just so different. And it makes sense in a funny way, because it was 13,600 words or something. I mean, it was so long, and columns are 750 words. But, like, I think that I just lucked out in terms of the showcase. So that's definitely a part of it. And The Atlantic has the machinery to, you know, and all these dedicated, wonderful publicity people who will make it possible for people to read it, blah, blah, blah. So there's that. If you're older, you know everyone in the business, so you have people amplifying your work, they're suddenly reading it and saying, hey, everybody read it. It was before Twitter turned to garbage. Media was still a way to amplify it. It's much harder now, so passing things along through social media has become a real problem. But at that moment, it was not—Jennie NashYeah.Jennifer SeniorSo that was totally luck. Also, I wonder if it was because I was suddenly writing something from in the first person, and my voice was just better that way. And I wouldn't have had, like, the courage, you know?Jennie NashYeah.Jennifer SeniorAnd also, you're a book critic, which is what I was at The Times. And you certainly are not writing from the first person. And as a columnist, you're not either.Jennie NashYeah.Jennifer SeniorSo, you know, those are very kind of constricted forms, and they're also not—there are certainly critics who win Pulitzers. I don't think I was good enough at it. I was good, but it was not good enough. I could name off the top of my head, like, so many critics who were—who are—who haven't even won anything yet. Like Dwight Garner really deserves one. Why has he not won a Pulitzer? He's, I think, the best writer—him and Sophie Gilbert, who keeps coming close. I don't get it, like, what the hell?Jennie NashDo you—as a—as a reader of other people's work, I know you—you mentioned Michael Ondaatje that you'd studied—study him. But do you just recognize when somebody else is on their game? Like, do you recognize the voice or the gloriousness of somebody else's work? Can you just be like, yeah, that...?Jennifer SeniorWell, Philip Roth, sentence for sentence. Martin Amis, even more so—I cannot get over the originality of each of his sentences and the wide vocabulary from which he recruits his words, and, like, maybe some of that is just being English. I think they just get better, kind of more comprehensive. They read more comprehensively. And I always tell people, if they want to improve their voice, they should read the Victorians, like that [unintelligible]. His also facility with metaphor, I don't think, is without equal. The thing is, I can't stand his fiction. I just find it repellent. But his criticism is bangers and his memoirs are great, so I love them.Jennie NashYeah.Jennifer SeniorSo I really—I read him very attentively, trying to think of, like, other people whose kind of...Jennie NashI guess I was—I was getting at more... like, genius recognizes genius, that con... that concept, like, when you know you can do this and write in this way from time to time anyway, you can pull it off.Jennifer SeniorYeah, genius as in—I wouldn't—we can't go there.Jennie NashWell, that's the—that's the cliché, right? But, like...Jennifer SeniorOh no, I know, I know. Game—game, game recognizes game.Jennie NashGame recognizes game is a better way of saying it. Like, do you see—that's actually what the phrase is. I don't know where I came up with genius, but...Jennifer SeniorNo, it's fine. You can stick anything in that template, you know—evil recognizes evil, I mean, you know, it's like a...Jennie NashYeah. Do you see it? Do you see it? Like, you can see it in other people?Jennifer SeniorSure. Oh yeah, I see it.Jennie NashYeah.Jennifer SeniorI mean, you're just talking about among my contemporaries, or just as it...Jennie NashJust like anything, like when you pick up a book or you read an article or even listen to a storytelling pack podcast, that sense of being in the hands of somebody who's on it.Jennifer SeniorYeah, I think that Jonathan Goldstein—I mean, I think that the—the Heavyweight Podcast, for sure, is something—and more than that, it's—it's storytelling structure, it's just that—I think that anybody who's a master at structure would just look at that show and be like, yeah, that show nails it each and every time.Jennie NashI've not listened, but I feel like I should end our time together. I would talk to you forever about this, but I always like to leave our listeners with something specific to reflect or practice or do. And is there anything related to metaphor or practicing, finding your voice, owning your voice, that you would suggest for—for folks? You've already suggested a lot.Jennifer SeniorRead the Victorians.Jennie NashAwesome. Any particular one that you would say start with?Jennifer SeniorYeah, you know what? I find Dickens rough sledding. I like his, you know, dear friend Wilkie Collins. I think No Name is one of the greatest books ever. I would read No Name.Jennie NashAmazing. And I will add, go read Jennifer's work. We'll link to a bunch of it in the show notes. Study her and—and watch what she does and learn what she does—that there it is, a master at work, and that's what I would suggest. So thank you for joining us and having this amazing discussion.Jennifer SeniorThis has been super fun.Jennie NashAnd for our listeners, until next time, stop playing small and write like it matters.NarratorThe Hashtag AmWriting Podcast is produced by Andrew Perrella. Our intro music, aptly titled Unemployed Monday, was written and played by Max Cohen. Andrew and Max were paid for their time and their creative output, because everyone deserves to be paid for their work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

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Period, Pregnancy, and Menopause - Ever faced the dreaded "period breakout" or wondered why your skin behaves differently during pregnancy or menopause? Our latest podcast dives deep into how hormones pull the strings of your skin's destiny. From the monthly rollercoaster to the miraculous journey of pregnancy and the graceful transition of menopause, we decode the influence of hormones on your skin. Join us as we uncover the signs, effects, and skincare tips to keep your skin glowing, no matter the hormonal twist and turn

“Is a donkey just an undersized horse?” That's just one of the many absurd questions that pop up in this hilariously unpredictable episode of The Ben and Skin Show. Here's what you'll hear:The Choctaw encounter: A random guest walks up mid-show looking for free money and leaves us with the immortal quote: “That's good enough.”Ben's Ace Hardware obsession: “I'm the least handy person ever… so why do I love Ace Hardware?”Skin's dad joke of the day: “It's probably a card shark.” (Cue the crowd groan.)Ferris wheel fiasco: Skin goes full country after a wild headline: “I still want one there!”Pickle Fest madness: “You can stand and brine in line.” Yes, KT is way too proud of that pun.The funniest debate: “Is a donkey just an undersized horse? And is an olive a fruit?”

Are bioidentical hormones really linked to living longer and feeling better as you age? In this video, Dr. Mok explains the connection between bioidentical hormones and longevity, and why the goal isn't just more years of life, but more years of feeling healthy, active, and yourself. We walk through how menopause and declining hormones can influence cardiovascular health, bone density, weight, mood, cognition, and sexual wellness, and how hormone replacement therapy may support both lifespan and healthspan when used appropriately. You'll also hear the difference between synthetic hormones and bioidentical hormones, and why working with a provider who understands prevention and wellness, not just disease management, can change the conversation around aging. If you're wondering whether hormone therapy is right for you, this video will help you understand the potential benefits, risks, and questions to discuss with your doctor. Our approach at Allure Medical focuses on evidence-informed care, individualized dosing, and supporting the whole person, not just lab numbers. Timestamps:00:00 — Do Hormones Really Help You Live Longer? 00:18 — Bioidentical Hormones and Longevity Explained 00:45 — Lifespan vs Healthspan: What Really Matters 01:10 — WHI Study, Confusion, and the Drop in Hormone Use 01:40 — Healthcare vs Wellness: Treating Disease vs Preventing It 02:05 — Menopause, Weight Gain, GLP-1s, and Underlying Causes 02:35 — How Estrogen and Testosterone Affect Body Composition 02:55 — Mood, Sexuality, Skin, and Quality of Life Benefits 03:20 — Should You Consider Bioidentical Hormones? Talk to Your DoctorLearn More: https://www.alluremedical.com/Books & Research: https://www.alluremedical.com/books/Follow Dr. Charles Mok & Allure Medical: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-mok-4a0432114/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alluremedicals/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AllureMedical TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alluremedicalAmazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Charles-Mok/author/B0791M9FZQInner Circle Membership: https://www.alluremedical.com/inner-circle-membership/Subscribe to the show & leave a 5-star review!#insidethecure

Do you feel like you get crazy histamine intolerance symptoms as your body reacts to everything — certain foods, smells, stress, or even the weather? Symptoms such as itchy skin, rashes, dermatographia, angioedema, bloating, or headaches that seem to appear out of nowhere are often linked to histamine intolerance.But before you blame your diet and dive headfirst into a low-histamine diet, know that food isn't likely to blame. After working with over 1,000 clients, I can tell you that there are deeper, more pressing issues that drive urticaria and chronic hives.Let's dive into why you probably don't have histamine intolerance (despite having all the symptoms), how histamine intolerance differs from MCAS, and what's really triggering these crazy histamine reactions. From mold exposure to liver detox issues and hormone imbalances, we explore how these hidden factors can lead to ongoing inflammation and itchy skin that just won't quit.⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:- FREE Root Cause Finder Guide - https://www.skinterrupt.com/rootcauseguide-pod - See all the references

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WBS: Damn. It Is Already December. #338 -- The gang is at it again. Brimstone is joined by his wing-man Alex DaPonte, and Brim's wife Danielle as they chat about the grandma who was arrested for dressing up and protesting as a pen1s in Alabama, the uncanny Picklewich, and Brim's extreme non-compliance of dressing up on airplanes. They discuss The Oddities Flea Market in NYC, Zodiac signs and which Muppet characters the cast are based on them, Danielle has on a great tee shirt, and how Alex is a psycho with clothing organization. Brim explains what gets Within Brim's Skin.

“Can one of the most embarrassing plays in NBA history actually help a team win?”That's where Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray kick off this hilarious and nostalgic episode of The Ben and Skin Show on 97.1 The Eagle.Maxi Kleber's infamous airball layup—why LeBron was laughing so hard he covered his face, and how that blooper somehow sparked a Lakers win. The funniest reactions, including announcers desperately trying to be nice: “The rim jammed him up!”A trip down memory lane as the crew debates the fate of old-school cable channels like Fuse TV and AXS—remember emo music videos and Robert Walonsky's Sundance interviews?Skin's late-night quest for “white noise” TV and why documentaries with endless resets are the ultimate sleep aid.Plus, wild speculation on which channels have reinvented themselves with streaming apps like Fuse Plus—and whether anyone is actually watching.

“How far would you go for instant gratification?” That's the question Ben, Skin, KT, and Krystina tackle in this hilariously unpredictable episode of The Ben and Skin Show.The crew dives into Amazon's bold new experiment: Amazon Now, a service promising to deliver anything you order in just 30 minutes. But is this even possible—or profitable? Ben breaks down the logistics while Skin wonders why KT suddenly starts talking about his neighbors mid-story. Things take a Texas twist when the team discusses a drone mishap in Waco that left thousands without internet after an Amazon delivery drone snapped a cable mid-flight. Cue the jokes about AI, coyotes, and whether technology is moving too fast for comfort.And then… the conversation takes a wild turn: sex robots.

“Can you really turn a hoe into a housewife?” That bizarre question sparked one of the funniest sports controversies of the year—and the Ben and Skin crew is all over it in this episode of The Ben and Skin Show.Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray break down the Lane Kiffin saga, from his shocking move to LSU to the viral podcast quote that sent him into a rage. Did Lane really threaten a reporter over a misunderstood lyric? Yep. The gang even debuts the internet's new anthem: “Lane Kiffin is a B***, Lane Kiffin is a Hoe”*—a song so catchy you'll be singing it all week.Then, the conversation shifts courtside as the crew previews Mavs vs. Heat and dives deep into the chaos surrounding Derek Lively's injury. Is the Mavericks' medical staff in disarray? Why does every update feel like a guessing game? Skin drops insider nuggets on stress fractures, front-office drama, and why this could be a long-term concern for big men like Lively. Plus, the guys debate whether the Thunder could set an all-time win record and snag two top-10 picks in the same season.Packed with laugh-out-loud banter, sharp NBA analysis, and the kind of unpredictable tangents that make this show legendary, this episode is a must-listen for sports fans and comedy lovers alike.

“At what point do TV characters age out of their own story?” That's the question Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray wrestle with in this hilarious and brutally honest episode of The Ben and Skin Show.The gang kicks things off with jaw-dropping numbers: 59.6 million people streamed the new season of Stranger Things in just one week. But is the magic still there? Ben admits he tried to watch and ended up scrolling through texts, while Skin wonders if the cast's awkward aging has turned the show into a case of Gary Coleman Syndrome.Packed with laugh-out-loud tangents, sharp pop culture takes, and the kind of off-the-rails humor that makes this show a fan favorite, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves TV, movies, and a good dose of chaos.

There is so much misinformation when it comes to health and beauty advice aimed at women over 40. Today, Jennifer Hanway and I talk about what truly helps during perimenopause and menopause, the traps of misinformation on social media, and the foundations for your skin, energy, and longevity. Jennifer shares lab-first steps, when HRT and peptides belong in your plan, and how to get the most from expensive medical aesthetic treatments like Sculptra. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to swap hype for habit. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/happy SKIMS - The SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at SKIMS.com. Let them know we sent you by choosing Earn Your Happy podcast in the dropdown after you purchase. Brevo - Head to brevo.com/earn and use the code EARN to get 50% off Starter and Business Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription. Aura Frames - save on the perfect gift at AuraFrames.com - get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames with promo code EARN at checkout. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Visit www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidearn Blinds dot com - The Black Friday deals at Blinds.com are going strong all month long! Save $50 off when you spend $500 or more - use code EARN at checkout. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why we're so informed and yet massively misinformed. 06:15 What makes misinformation so convincing on social platforms. 10:00 When is hormone replacement therapy appropriate? 13:00 What our moms never got told about menopause. 17:30 How affluent women can stop chasing trends. 25:00 The danger of copying someone else's diet when it wasn't built for your biology. 30:45 Is high protein bad for you? 35:30 What dermatologists won't tell you about topical skincare and internal skincare. 41:45 How nutrition and gut health amplify your aesthetic procedures. 45:00 The diet and supplements that make fillers last longer. 51:45 What's the longevity formula for younger skin from the inside out? 56:15 The habits that help or harm your skin microbiome. RESOURCES Learn more about Jennifer Hanway HERE Join the Audacity Challenge HERE! Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet HERE! Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch Get glōci HERE Use code: HAPPY at checkout for 25% off! FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Jennifer: @jenniferhanway

For your board exam, dermatology questions often come down to recognizing the right buzzword. In today's minisode, Courtney walks through the high-yield skin findings you must be able to identify on sight so you can quickly differentiate similar conditions on test day.    Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/smnpreviewsofficial

How does mitochondrial function directly influence aging in the skin and what can we do to support it? Why do our energy levels affect the way we show up in life, from social interactions to self-care? In this episode, Dr. Dan Pardi and I explore one of the most powerful foundations of youthful, radiant skin: mitochondrial health. We dive into how vitality, energy production, and cellular function directly influence not only how we age, but how we feel, and how we show up in our daily lives.Shop Qualia: http://www.qualialife.com/rachelYou're going to love this conversation, and you're going to want to share it with everyone you care about who also desires to look and feel their best too!Learn more about Dr. Dan Pardi:Dr. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education to advance healthspan and peak performance. He's the founder of humanOS.me and host of humanOS Radio, the official podcast of the Sleep Research Society. Dan has advised elite military units, Fortune 500 companies, and startups through his consultancy, Vivendi Health. He holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Leiden University and Stanford, and speaks regularly at events like TEDx, VC Firms, and the Institute for Human Machine Cognition.Connect with Dan:Facebook: @QualiaLifeInstagram @qualialifeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpardi/Step into your Radiance Sanctuary in the Membership https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/membershipFor more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/podcasts Follow Rachel Varga Official on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ —Catch full episodes of The School of Radiance Podcast here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RachelVargaOfficial —Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RachelVargaOfficial —Follow me here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ Website: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com —FREE STUFF: Download my FREE Skincare Checklist, sign up for my FREE 30 minute biohack your way to clear skin and slowing aging training now, and my newsletter for promos and exclusive events just for you! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/freebiesEveryone gets one FREE call! Book your free 15-minute call with Rachel Varga to see which options will help you achieve your skin radiance goals! https://rachelvarga.as.me/YourPersonalizedRadianceConsultation —Looking for Skincare products, Tutorials, booking YOUR private One-on-One, and the deep dive Radiance Membership?SHOP skincare: https://alwaysradiantskinshop.comBOOK your private One-on-One: https://rachelvarga.as.me/Initialconsultation REGISTER for Tutorials and/or Membership: https://theschoolofradiance.com As a disclaimer, please note that the information shared in this podcast and interview is not to be taken as medical advice, and it's always important to consult with your physician before making any lifestyle changes. Rachel disclaims any responsibility for inaccurate credentials of guests or information used that may cause harm.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The School of Radiance with Rachel Varga (formerly The Rachel Varga Podcast and The Always Radiant Skin Podcast)!Rachel Vargainfo@theschoolofradiance.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New research shows that 20% of children under 5 years old in Nigeria have been exposed to skin lightening products; even by parents who know the risks associated with the products. Claudia speaks to Aisha, a mother, to understand why skin lightening can seem appealing, and to dermatologist Atinuke Ajani from Ile-Ife, Nigeria, who explains the growing prevalence of this trend.Epidemiologist Matt Fox joins Claudia to explain the latest breakthrough in HIV immunotherapy treatment and what research is still needed to find a cure. Momentary lapses in attention when exhausted may be your brain's way of catching up on sleep. Laura Lewis, who is Associate Professor of Medical Engineering and Electrical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States, explains the latest findings in sleep deprivation neuroscience.Claudia and Matt discuss a recent finding that medical research published by women is less likely to be retracted and the simple step that airlines could take to be better prepared for the medical emergency that causes 86% of in-flight mortalities.Presenter: Claudia Hammond Producers: Helena Selby and Georgia Christie

On this episode, we're joined by Georgia Woodard, founder of Pêche Skin Co, an integrative skincare sanctuary located in historic downtown Columbia, SC, above the iconic Spotted Salamander Cafe.Georgia and her team of skilled, welcoming estheticians are rethinking modern esthetics by focusing on proper skin nourishment to help clients look and feel radiant. Pêche Skin Co specializes in microbiome-friendly custom facials, Vodder manual lymphatic drainage, personalized acne- and sensitive-skin treatments, chemical peels, microchanneling, facial massage techniques, and luxury spray tans.At Pêche, Georgia emphasizes that true wellness starts with supportive connections, working alongside clients to support their overall wellbeing as both a trusted skincare resource and part of their wellness community.Thank you so much for listening! If you would like to see more from Pêche Skin Co. you can find her here: https://www.pecheskinco.comhttps://www.instagram.com/pecheskincohttps://www.facebook.com/PecheSkinCoThis episode is sponsored by Columbia Family Chiropractor: https://www.cfcforhealth.com https://www.instagram.com/columbiafamilychiropracticIf you would like to follow us, we are on everything at Here For The Health Of It Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/hereforthehealthofitpodcasthttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereforthehealthofit

In Episode 297 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, founder and CEO of Glamazon Beauty Cosmetics Kim Baker and content creator and Your Glow Guide author Felicia Walker sit down to talk about building careers that did not exist when they were kids.Kim's path starts at 13 as a model with Elite, crossing paths with legends like Andy Warhol and Basquiat, then being pulled out of the industry for her own safety. She later returns, co-pioneers plus-size modeling and eventually pivots into makeup artistry after years of struggling to find foundation that matched her skin. Mixing shades behind the counter at brands like Prescriptives and Bobbi Brown became an education in undertones and inclusivity that now powers Glamazon Beauty. Today, she is part artist, part founder, part motivator, writing handwritten notes to customers and using public speaking to help women feel “beautifully empowered.”Felicia's journey began in a different place: HR executive by day, beauty obsessive by night. She launched a blog simply to pour out everything living in her head about skincare, ingredients and routines. That curiosity turned her into an early “digital beauty space architect,” breaking down formulas and skin types long before ingredient education was mainstream. Blogging opened doors to editorial, product development and now authorship. Her focus has evolved into helping people truly understand their skin and spotlighting 50+ skincare and longevity, a demographic she rarely saw represented.Together, Kim and Felicia talk about listening to the “whisper” of a calling, balancing data with gut, handling comments with grace (and a bit of edge when needed), and using influence to educate rather than just sell. One builds confidence with a foundation stick, the other with a framework for skincare, but both are expanding what it means to have a career in beauty on their own terms. Check out more from Kim at glamazonbeauty.com & Felicia's book Your Glow Guide.

Why does your dermatologist want you to throw out your doona immediately? Why do nurses desperately need you to stop lying about how that foreign object got stuck inside you? And, what is the real reason for your recurrent vaginal infections? In this episode, we speak to Rodney Sinclair, Professor of Dermatology at The University of Melbourne, to tackle the confusion between dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. He explains the genetic origins of eczema, why most people stop their treatment too soon and he shares his theory on why your choice of bed cover might be aggravating your itchy skin. We cover everything from if it is really possible to “grow out” of eczema, the difference between treating a flare-up and maintaining remission and why five-minute lukewarm showers are a non-negotiable. Plus, Dr Mariam and Claire deliver a crucial PSA on behalf of nurses and doctors everywhere regarding foreign objects being put where the sun doesn’t shine. And, in our Quick Consult, Dr Mariam answers a frustrated listener’s question about recurrent thrush and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) - and if their partner could be unknowingly reinfecting them…THE END BITS All your health information is in the Well Hub. Sign up to the Well Newsletter to receive your weekly dose of trusted health expertise without the medical jargon. Ask a question of our experts or share your story, feedback, or dilemma - you can send it anonymously here, email here or leave us a voice note here. Ask The Doc: Ask us a question in The Waiting Room. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok. Support independent women’s media by becoming a Mamamia subscriber CREDITS Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam Guest: Professor Rodney Sinclair Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best Audio Producer: Scott Stronach Video Producer: Julian Rosario Social Producer: Elly Moore Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Should tweens be doing full 10-step Korean skincare routines at age 11? Absolutely not. Yes, Penelope—I'm looking at you. (She's my 11-year-old niece, so this topic is personal.) The truth is: it's happening, and it's not slowing down. So as parents and caregivers, we get to choose: ➡️ Let TikTok and Sephora trends lead, or ➡️ Get ahead with real skin knowledge, healthy habits, and truly clean ingredients. Today's guest chose the second path—and built what she couldn't find. When her daughters started asking for skincare, she noticed a huge gap: plenty of "clean" labels, not many products actually designed for young, age-appropriate skin. So she created one. Dr. Angela Casey is a double board-certified dermatologist, skin-cancer surgeon, educator, and member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board. She's passionate about preventing early skin damage and helping girls build lifelong habits, which inspired her tween-focused skincare line, Bright Girl. Today, we're diving into what she's seeing in her clinic, what's really harming young skin, and how we can confidently guide our girls through a fast-moving beauty world. XX, Lindsey Next Steps: You can find Dr. Casey here: https://brightgirl.com/lapree Use Lapree20 for 20% off for your next purchase of bright girl products. Instagram: @brightgirlbeauty TikTok: @brightgirlbeauty Youtube: Link Use Lapree20 for 20% off for your next purchase of bright girl products. Book a ONE on ONE Skincare Routine coaching call with me to get you Radiant skin!  LISTEN TO EXCLUSIVE PODCAST CONTENT and Download our FREE Esthetician led Skincare app: Apple IOS  Here OR Google Play Here Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: Here   If you liked this episode, you will also like this one : Discover Your Skin type: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE Bright+clean Gel Facial Cleanser - Use Lapree20 for 20% Off for Your Next Purchase. Bright Tone Hydrating Toner - Use Lapree20 for 20% Off for Your Next Purchase Day+bright Facial Moisturizer - Use Lapree20 for 20% Off for Your Next Purchase Calm+bright Face Mask - Use Lapree20 for 20% Off for Your Next Purchase Bright+block SPF 44 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen - Use Lapree20 for 20% Off for Your Next Purchase  Bright+block SPF 40 Sheer Mineral Sunscreen - Use Lapree20 for 20% Off for Your Next Purchase Paleovalley Black Friday Sale Nov 28 – Dec 5: Up to 35% off sitewide + a free gift for life - Buy Now!   Connect with me:  @lindseyrholder and @spaskinandbeauty    Leave a review and get instant access to my  48 Hour Skincare Makeover Guide: HERE Listen to related episodes:  The ONLY Beauty Devices Worth Buying This Black Friday 18 Non-Toxic Wellness Gifts I Personally Use, Love… and Am Buying Again The ONLY Skincare Products Worth Buying This Black Friday  

There comes a point in midlife when you look in the mirror and realize your skin feels different. Maybe it is suddenly drier, more reactive, or simply not bouncing back the way it used to! In this episode, Dr. Mina explains the powerful role estrogen plays in collagen, hydration, elasticity, and the overall strength of your skin. She walks through what declining estrogen in perimenopause and postmenopause really means, what the research shows about topical estrogen, and how it compares to systemic hormone therapy. She also shares practical advice on when topical estrogen might be helpful, what to expect from it, and why foundational skin care habits still matter most.  Key Takeaways: ✓ Estrogen keeps skin firm, hydrated, and resilient, so midlife declines can lead to dryness, sensitivity, and a weakened skin barrier. ✓ Topical estrogen is considered very safe with minimal systemic absorption and does not require progesterone. ✓ Sun protection and retinoids remain the most important steps for healthy, aging skin, and topical estrogen works best as an add-on. ✓ Vaginal estrogen remains essential for pelvic health, but facial estrogen is still an emerging area, so a personalized dermatology conversation is key. ✓ Treating sun damage with peels or lasers may improve how well topical estrogen works on photo-aged skin.   Tune in and let Dr. Mina guide you through what topical estrogen can offer, what it cannot, and how to care for your skin in a way that helps you feel more at home in your own reflection again. Follow Dr. Mina here: Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/ Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: Website: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/ Book your Meet and Greet here Watch the Full Episode on YouTube Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

422: Cam Myers | World XC Trials | Mizuno HyperWarp Pure Review This episode is powered by Shokz, the world leading open ear headphones pioneer. Big news——Shokz Christmas Sale is here, with up to 32% off sitewide! Visit: https://shokz.cc/irp15xmas  and use code IRP15 for your exclusive listener discount!   Cam Myers joins the show to recap his race at the World XC Trials, how the race fits into his short term plans and talks about the direction of his upcoming season. Brad's back doing sessions and roams around Stromlo for the people. Brady sees a familiar face on his Sunday morning. Brad and Brady review the soon to be released Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure, a super-lightweight racing shoe that showcases the new direction Mizuno will be heading in. This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee. Cam Myers held off Seth O'Donnell to take out the 10k Open Race at the World Cross Country Championship Trials held at Stromlo, Canberra with Morgan McDonald in third. Leanne Pompeani comfortably won the women's race ahead of Holly Campbell and Bronte Oates. Official Results   World Athletics announce Australian high jumper Nicola Olysalgers and Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis as the 2025 Athletes of the Year, with famed commentator Bruce McAvaney receiving the President's Award. World Athletics Release   Brigid Kosgei won the Shanghai Marathon in an all-comers record time of 2:16:36 as the race makes its case for World Major candidacy. World Athletics Report Olympic silver medallist and American Record holder in the 3000m steeplechase Evan Jager announced his retirement. https://www.instagram.com/p/DRcf3WeiQzh/?hl=en  Enjoy 20% off your first Axil Coffee order! Use code IRP20 at checkout. Shop now at axilcoffee.com.au Whispers about Telford recruitment drive, speculating on the whereabouts of Jimmy Whelan, then Brady on the Loose bemoans the lack of coverage and exposure around the cross country trials.   This episode's Listener Q's/Training Talk segment is proudly brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration. Where would Cam have finished at NCAA XC Championships? Visit precisionhydration.com for more info on hydration and fuelling products and research, and use the discount code given in the episode.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/insiderunningpodcast Opening and Closing Music is Undercover of my Skin by Benny Walker. www.bennywalkermusic.com Join the conversation at: https://www.facebook.com/insiderunningpodcast/

“ if I can say something that's going to touch you much deeper than any skin care product ever would, that's going to show up in the light in your eyes and the smile on your face. Then we'll deal with the skin care as well,” says master aesthetician Mikaela MacLean.  In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with MacLean about the power of energetic beauty, yoga nidra for skin care, and embracing the placebo effect. Show notes: -Follow our guest: @mikaelamaclean -Learn more: mikaelamaclean.com  -Listen to our guest's podcast: BEAUTY BY DESIGN -Follow our host: @alex_blair_ -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

As Stage 2 neared completion, we continued to talk about key Budapest Major results: Aurora eliminated early, FaZe bounce back with 3-0 performance, NAVI are through swiftly, PARIVISION continue their dream run, and more!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed

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Forget what you think you know about cosmetic surgery. This episode dives into the stigma, the healing, and the deep emotional work behind the choice to change your body—with zero shame. Savanna and Dr. Dauwe are here to set the record straight.Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Youn sits down with integrative dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano for a conversation that feels equal parts eye-opening and down-to-earth. Dr. Turegano shares the personal journey that led her to blend traditional dermatology with holistic, whole-body healing—shaped by her upbringing, her cultural roots, and years of listening closely to what her patients truly need. Together, they explore why skin issues like acne, melasma, and eczema are rarely just skin-deep. From gut health and hormones to stress and lifestyle, Dr. Turegano breaks down how the body's internal world shows up on the surface. She also gives practical, evidence-based advice on supplements, topical treatments, and the latest skincare trends—clarifying what actually works and what's just hype. It's an empowering, thoughtful episode that helps listeners understand their skin in a new way and reminds us that great care always starts with seeing the whole person.

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Week four of the Ending Well series lands right at the halfway mark. This episode is a look back over a three-year road (starting in 2022) of how God helped me fight inflammation, feel like myself again, and regain my "glow." This is not a weight-loss talk, not a quick-fix list, and not medical advice. It's a redemption story about healing from the inside out — spiritually, emotionally, and physically. "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." — 3 John 1:2 Key Themes Redemption doesn't just cover salvation; it keeps working through sanctification and healing. Inflammation wasn't just a food problem — it was also a soul and nervous system problem. Real health change is slow, layered, and personal. Your timeline will not look like mine. The glow came as a byproduct of feeling better and living freer, not chasing beauty. Important Disclaimers This episode is descriptive, not prescriptive. Not medical advice. Always talk with a qualified professional for your situation. Do not try to do everything at once. This was a year of foundations plus a total three-year process. One percent better beats perfect overnight. The Story: How the Dominoes Fell 1. August 2022: Stepping Back From Fear-Driven "Crunchy" Culture I was drowning in rules, guilt, and constant fear of what might be harming me. The anxiety and striving became more toxic than the ingredients I was avoiding. First domino: I quit trying to do it all perfectly and started living with grace, budget reality, and peace. Lowering my standards for myself lowered my inflammation. "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 2. October 2022: A Major Boundary With a Toxic Relationship I set a serious boundary with someone whose presence fueled self-hatred. Went no contact for about six months. The inner tape of shame and criticism began to quiet. I learned that giving up self-hatred is profoundly anti-inflammatory. Recommended resource mentioned: When to Walk Away by Gary Thomas (plus podcast interview) "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." — Proverbs 4:23 3. Early 2023: Changing How I Worked Out I stopped high-intensity workouts that were spiking cortisol daily. Switched to lifting heavy and slow, more functional strength training. Worked out less, recovered more. Energy improved, inflammation eased, confidence rose. Current favorite: Nourish Move Love workouts on YouTube. Big takeaway: exercise is a gift, not punishment. 4. February to May 2023: Going Gluten-Free and Cutting Back on Alcohol Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter was a turning point. I tried going gluten-free (cold turkey, not ideal but it worked). Brain fog cleared, bloat dropped, inflammation noticeably reduced. Cutting alcohol alongside gluten made a huge difference. I don't need to understand every mechanism to honor what clearly helps my body. Reminder: everyone has a "thing" — gluten, dairy, sugar, alcohol, stress. Find yours with grace. 5. August 2023: Getting Off SSRIs After 15 Years A massive milestone with a full story in episode 267. For me, SSRIs were not helping inflammation or overall vitality anymore. The drop in facial inflammation from August to December was dramatic. I'm not shaming anyone on SSRIs — I was on them a long time. This was my path. "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." — Galatians 5:1 What Actually Healed Me This part matters: the glow wasn't mainly from products. Lowering impossible expectations Creating boundaries Learning to like myself Getting out of fight-or-flight Moving my body in a gentler way Removing gluten and minimizing alcohol Walking in obedience even when it felt backwards Healing was spiritual and emotional first, physical second. "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." — Romans 12:2 Simple "Glow Back" Skin Habits These are the practical, easy wins that helped the outside catch up to the inside. Dermaplaning at home Removes dead skin and peach fuzz. Skin care and makeup apply better. Big difference in glow and smoothness. Learn carefully through YouTube tutorials and use a quality razor. Stopping skin picking Picking was aggravating redness and irritation. I prayed about it and replaced the habit. New habit: brush my hair when the urge hits. Asking God for help in small things counts. Sponsor Spotlight: PreBorn A free ultrasound can double a mother's chance of choosing life. PreBorn offers ultrasounds plus ongoing support for mothers for up to two years. It costs 28 dollars to sponsor one ultrasound. Donate at preborn.com/speakeasy. Takeaways to Sit With If you're overwhelmed, start with one domino. God often heals from the root, not just the symptom. Your body listens to your beliefs. Peace, obedience, and self-kindness are deeply practical health tools. The goal isn't prettier; it's freer, healthier, and more whole. Reflective Questions What is one area where fear or perfectionism is inflaming your life? Who or what might need a boundary so you can heal? What small change feels like the next right step, not the whole staircase? How would your health shift if you treated yourself like someone God deeply loves? Closing Encouragement This glow-back story is really a "come back to life" story. It wasn't a sprint; it was obedience in baby steps. If you're in the thick of it today, don't despise the slow fade. God redeems years, bodies, minds, and hearts — and He's patient in the process. "He restores my soul." — Psalm 23:3