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This is the Beauty Talk podcast where we feature how the best medical practitioners help their patients to look better, younger, and healthier.

  1. 6h ago

    Why Your Face Ages Faster Than Expected: The Hormone Connection with Melissa Rhodes

    Melissa Rhodes, an NP and founder of Ona Skincare with 2 locations in Nashville TN. She has over 20 years of experience in aesthetics and wellness. She is CANS certified and sits on the education committee for ISPAN the International Society of Plastic Surgery Nurses. She also has completed training and certification with BHRT academy and is a member of the Menopause Society as well as a member of The Academy of Anti aging medicine In this episode… Why does your face sometimes seem to age faster than expected, even when you're investing in skincare, Botox, and other aesthetic treatments? The answer may involve more than what's happening on the surface. Hormonal changes can influence collagen production, skin hydration, and elasticity, particularly as women approach perimenopause and menopause. But how much of facial aging is connected to hormones, and what can you do about it? Melissa Rhodes shares how her approach to aesthetics has evolved from treating visible signs of aging to examining the internal factors that may influence skin health. She explains why adding more filler isn't always the answer, how combining facial balancing with collagen stimulating and skin tightening treatments can produce more natural looking results, and what women should understand about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Drawing from her own experiences and years of patient care, Melissa also discusses why a detailed consultation, rather than relying on laboratory results alone, is an important starting point when evaluating hormonal symptoms. In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Melissa Rhodes, a board-certified Adult Nurse Practitioner and founder of Ona Skincare, with two locations in Nashville, Tennessee. With more than two decades of clinical experience, Melissa holds the Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) credential and has completed specialized training in hormone therapy. She discusses the connection between hormonal changes and facial aging, natural facial balancing, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and the importance of personalized treatments that address both appearance and overall wellness. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being. Resources mentioned in this episode: Daniel Gouw on LinkedInEDNA Digital Marketing  Ona Skincare WebsiteOna Skincare InstagramContact us # 615-810-8785 Want to be featured in the Beauty Talk Podcast? Register here: https://medical.edmspecials.com/beauty-talk-application

  2. 2d ago

    The Hair Removal Mistake That Could Be Irritating Your Skin with Maggie Perrotta

    Maggie Perrotta, who’s been sugaring for over 9 years. She owns and operates 2 multi award winning sugaring specialty salons in DFW and her employees and she have earned awards for competing in an international sugaring competition called skin games. And they just won best in DFW 2026 for hair removal. In this episode… Could your regular hair removal routine be causing more irritation than necessary? Many people accept redness, discomfort, and sensitivity as unavoidable parts of waxing, but what if the problem isn't hair removal itself? In The Hair Removal Mistake That Could Be Irritating Your Skin with Maggie Perrotta, we explore why the products and techniques used during treatment can make a significant difference in your experience. Is there a gentler way to achieve smooth skin without putting it through unnecessary discomfort? Maggie explains how sugaring differs from traditional waxing, from its three simple ingredients to the specialized technique used to remove unwanted hair. She shares why proper application should feel comfortable, how sugaring can work on shorter hair, and what clients should know about treatment frequency and skin sensitivity. During the conversation, Maggie even demonstrates how sugar paste is applied and removed, offering a closer look at the technique behind this increasingly popular hair removal method. In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Maggie Perrotta, an experienced sugaring specialist and owner of The Sweetest Thing, a sugaring specialty salon business with two locations in the Dallas Fort Worth area of Texas. With more than nine years of sugaring experience, Maggie has built an award-winning business focused on specialized techniques and client care. She discusses the differences between sugaring and waxing, common misconceptions about hair removal, the importance of professional training, and her journey from esthetician to salon entrepreneur. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being. Resources mentioned in this episode: Daniel Gouw on LinkedInEDNA Digital Marketing  The Sweetest Thing WebsiteThe Sweetest Thing Instagram Want to be featured in the Beauty Talk Podcast? Register here: https://medical.edmspecials.com/beauty-talk-application

  3. 2d ago

    Why Some Women Stay in Abusive Relationships: The Truth Nobody Understands with Jessica Sauls

    Jessica Sauls, owner of Jessica and Co Beauty Lounge, who is an award-winning licensed cosmetologist with more than a decade of experience helping clients look and feel their best.Her work has earned her multiple honors, including recognition as a Top Cosmetologist of the Decade, which put her picture on display in the middle of Times Square.  Her proudest accomplishment, though, is building her own salon from the ground up, offering a full menu of hair services plus specialty nail work like Russian gel manicures and Russian-style dry pedicures. Always thinking ahead, she's bringing modern tools into her business, from an AI-powered booking assistant to a growing social media presence. She recently earned her master's degree in life coaching and is preparing for her next chapter. In this episode… Why do some women stay in abusive relationships, even when the people around them believe leaving should be simple? The reality is often much more complicated than outsiders understand. Emotional manipulation, codependency, and years of unhealthy relationship patterns can make recognizing and addressing abuse incredibly difficult. For Jessica Sauls, these struggles are deeply personal, and she believes judgment only makes it harder for people to speak openly about what they are experiencing. What does it really take to begin healing and reclaiming control of your life? Jessica opens up about spending much of her life in fight or flight mode and the moment she realized she needed professional help. She shares how discovering codependency led her to seek therapy and begin addressing emotional patterns she had carried for years. She also recounts her younger sister's long struggle with addiction, including a difficult decision Jessica made that became part of her family's journey toward recovery. Through these experiences, Jessica explains why listening without judgment, finding appropriate support, and recognizing when something needs to change are so important. In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Jessica Sauls, an award-winning cosmetologist, salon owner, and mental health life coaching graduate at By Jessica & Co. Beauty Lounge in Pooler, Georgia. Recognized as a Top Cosmetologist of the Decade, Jessica shares how her personal experiences shaped her commitment to supporting women beyond physical beauty. The conversation explores domestic violence, codependency, addiction, therapy, emotional healing, and the importance of self-worth. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being. Resources mentioned in this episode: Daniel Gouw on LinkedInEDNA Digital Marketing  By Jessica & Co Beauty Lounge WebsiteBy Jessica & Co Beauty Lounge InstagramWant to be featured in the Beauty Talk Podcast? Register here: https://medical.edmspecials.com/beauty-talk-application

  4. Oct 21

    The Dangerous Mistake People Make When Choosing Their Botox Injector with Whitney Buckland

    Whitney is a Physician Assistant who brought her clinical training into aesthetics. Her approach is simple: do less, do it precisely, and never sell what isn’t needed. She sees every Shoreline patient personally and builds each plan around what you want to see in the mirror. Two things to confirm before this goes live. I don’t have Whitney’s last name or credential format (for example, PA-C), so I left those out. I also added “in Charleston” for local relevance; drop it if the bio will sit somewhere location already shows. In this episode… Would you trust someone to inject your face without knowing their medical qualifications? Botox has become one of the most recognizable aesthetic treatments, but choosing an injector based on convenience, social media popularity, or the lowest price can expose patients to unnecessary risks. With counterfeit products and inadequately trained providers becoming concerns in aesthetic medicine, how can you tell whether the person holding the needle is someone you should trust? Whitney Buckland explains what patients should investigate before booking an injectable treatment, from verifying credentials to understanding why unusually cheap Botox can be a warning sign. She also shares an experience involving a close friend who developed a crooked smile after a lower face neuromodulator treatment, illustrating why complications can happen even with experienced providers and why proper informed consent matters. The conversation also explores natural looking results, the differences between traditional fillers and collagen stimulating biostimulators, and how thoughtful treatment planning helps patients make realistic decisions about their appearance. In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Whitney Buckland, a certified Physician Assistant, owner, and aesthetic injector at Shoreline Aesthetics in Charleston, South Carolina. With more than a decade of clinical experience and a background in hospital medicine, Whitney brings a strong focus on patient safety and evidence based aesthetic care. She shares her insights on choosing qualified Botox injectors, recognizing questionable treatment practices, understanding injectable complications, and achieving natural looking results through personalized aesthetic treatments. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being. Resources mentioned in this episode: Daniel Gouw on LinkedInEDNA Digital Marketing  Shoreline Aesthetics WebsiteShoreline Aesthetics InstagramWant to be featured in the Beauty Talk Podcast? Register here: https://medical.edmspecials.com/beauty-talk-application

  5. Oct 21

    Why Your Face Changes After 40 and What Actually Helps with Dr. Julie Gunther

    Dr. Julie Gunther, M.D. is a Board Certified Family Physician, owner of wildfire aesthetics, a Boise native and entrepreneur. Dr. Julie founded the Treasure Valley's first direct primary care practice in 2014, "sparkMD".  In 2018 she added aesthetic services to the procedural dermatology and primary care services she was already offering advancing her knowledge with neurotoxin, laser-based skincare, anatomic facial balancing and more. In 2024, Dr. Julie transitioned to exclusively practicing medical aesthetics.Aesthetic medicine is a great complement to  Dr. Julie's many loves which include art, pottery, people, solving problems and precision. She strives to deliver the highest-quality,  joyful, intentional medically-disciplined aesthetics options in a modern medical clinic. She would love to meet you. In this episode… Why does your face seem to change so much after 40, and why isn't Botox or filler alone always enough to bring back a refreshed, youthful appearance? As we age, facial volume, skin texture, and proportions change in ways that can make us look different from how we feel inside. While many people worry that aesthetic treatments will leave them looking unnatural or overdone, the right approach may be more subtle than they expect. What actually helps restore a youthful appearance without changing the features that make you unique? Dr. Julie Gunther explains why facial rejuvenation requires more than simply filling wrinkles or adding volume. She explores how combining Botox, dermal fillers, biostimulators, lasers, and radiofrequency microneedling can address different aspects of facial aging, particularly for patients experiencing volume loss after significant weight loss. She also shares why a single syringe of filler, roughly the volume of a raspberry, can make a meaningful difference when placed strategically. Drawing from her own breast cancer experience, she reveals how her understanding of beauty evolved from physical appearance to something deeply connected to identity, confidence, and personal choice. In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Dr. Julie Gunther, a board-certified family physician and founder of wildfire aesthetics in Boise, Idaho. A Harvard-educated physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Gunther specializes in personalized medical aesthetics and natural facial balancing. She discusses facial aging after 40, combination treatments, common misconceptions about injectables, choosing a qualified provider, and the importance of preserving individuality throughout the aging process. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being. Resources mentioned in this episode: Daniel Gouw on LinkedInEDNA Digital Marketing  Wildfire Aesthetics WebsiteWildfire Aesthetics InstagramWant to be featured in the Beauty Talk Podcast? Register here: https://medical.edmspecials.com/beauty-talk-application

  6. Oct 21

    Dentist Reveals 5 Warning Signs Your Teeth Are Trying to Tell You Something with Dr. Priya Sridhar

    Dr. Priya Sridhar is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, an honor held by only 6% of dentists in North America, and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. With more than 1,500 hours of advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, implants, TMJ therapy, sleep medicine, and whole body wellness, she looks at how bite, posture, airway, and lifestyle shape both your smile and your overall health. In this episode… What if your teeth have been giving you clues about your health, but you've been overlooking them? Chipped teeth, receding gums, uneven edges, and worn enamel might seem like ordinary signs of aging, but they can point to underlying dental concerns. How can you recognize these changes before they affect your smile and long term oral health? Dr. Priya Sridhar explains why clenching, grinding, gum recession, and changes in your bite deserve closer attention. She shares how cosmetic dentistry goes beyond appearance, why oral health matters to overall wellness, and the everyday habits she follows to protect her own teeth. From tongue scraping and choosing the right mouthwash to creating natural looking smiles, she offers practical insights that may change how you think about dental care. In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Dr. Priya Sridhar, a cosmetic and restorative dentist and founder of PS Dental Studio in Kenmore, Washington. A Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Dr. Sridhar brings extensive training in cosmetic dentistry and whole body wellness. She discusses common dental warning signs, the relationship between oral and overall health, preventive care, and why beautiful smiles begin with a healthy foundation. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being. Resources mentioned in this episode: Daniel Gouw on LinkedInEDNA Digital Marketing  PS Dental Studio WebsitePS Dental Studio Instagram Want to be featured in the Beauty Talk Podcast? Register here: https://medical.edmspecials.com/beauty-talk-application

  7. Oct 19

    The Shocking Reason Your Face Might Need Balancing Instead of More Filler with Kassandra Wilson, RN

    Kassie Wilson, a Registered Nurse, aesthetic injector, and owner of Alchemy Aesthetics in Ironton, Ohio. With over 15 years in the medical field, she combines her medical background with her passion for aesthetics to help patients look and feel their best. She specializes in natural, confidence-boosting results and has built Alchemy around her motto, “Beauty Backed by Science.” In this episode… What if the secret to achieving a more youthful, balanced face isn't adding more filler but knowing where it's actually needed? Many people assume that bigger lips or fuller cheeks are the answer to their aesthetic concerns, but facial harmony involves much more than treating individual features. When volume loss and facial proportions are overlooked, even well performed injections may not deliver the results someone expects. So how do you know whether your face needs more filler or a completely different approach? Kassandra Wilson explains how facial balancing focuses on the entire face rather than isolated features, revealing why restoring volume in the midface or temples may sometimes be more beneficial than adding filler directly to the lips. She shares her approach to conservative injections, including why she prefers to start with less product and reassess patients before adding more. The conversation also explores misconceptions about Botox, the importance of collagen stimulating treatments, and the safety concerns patients should consider before choosing an injector, especially when discounted treatments seem too good to pass up. his episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Kassandra Wilson, RN, co-owner and lead injector at Alchemy Aesthetics in Ironton, Ohio. With over 15 years of healthcare experience and a background in surgery and bedside nursing, Kassandra brings a safety focused approach to aesthetic medicine. She shares her insights on facial balancing, Botox, dermal fillers, collagen stimulation, personalized treatment planning, and achieving natural looking results while helping patients make confident decisions about their appearance. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being. Resources mentioned in this episode: Daniel Gouw on LinkedInEDNA Digital Marketing  Alchemy Aesthetics WebsiteAlchemy Aesthetics InstagramWant to be featured in the Beauty Talk Podcast? Register here: https://medical.edmspecials.com/beauty-talk-application

  8. Oct 16

    Dentist Dr. Resmi Nair Reveals Why Your Jaw Pain Keeps Coming Back

    Dr. Resmi Nair is a graduate of Boston University-Goldman School of Dental Medicine, which is consistently ranked as one of the top dental schools in the United States. As a family and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Nair has been practicing dentistry since 2001, so she understands how to provide outstanding patient care. She is committed to learning and keeping up to date with the newest methods and developments in dentistry to provide her patients with the latest treatment options. She regularly participates in educational opportunities to expand her knowledge in the field of dentistry. In this episode… Why does your jaw pain keep coming back, even when you've tried to manage your stress or protect your teeth from grinding? Many people assume that persistent jaw discomfort is simply caused by clenching or a problem with the jaw joint. But the explanation can be more complex, involving posture, muscle activity, breathing patterns, and sometimes underlying health concerns. Could the key to lasting relief begin with understanding what's actually causing your discomfort? Dr. Resmi Nair explains the difference between TMJ and TMD, how everyday habits such as looking down at your phone may affect jaw comfort, and why treatment should begin with a comprehensive evaluation rather than a one size fits all solution. She explores options ranging from night guards and jaw exercises to EMFACE therapy and Botox for certain patients. Drawing on her experience with digital dentistry, she also shares how 3D scans can reveal changes in tooth wear and gum health over time, helping patients see concerns they may not have noticed. In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Dr. Resmi Nair, a dentist and owner of Carewell Dental and Facial Aesthetics in Rutland, Massachusetts. A graduate of Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Nair combines comprehensive dentistry with facial aesthetics and modern digital technology. She shares her approach to identifying the causes of recurring jaw pain, managing muscle tension, integrating aesthetic treatments into dental care, and helping patients achieve healthier, more confident smiles. Tune in to learn how to make informed choices about your health, beauty, and well-being. Resources mentioned in this episode: Daniel Gouw on LinkedInEDNA Digital Marketing  Carewell Dental And Facial Aesthetics WebsiteCarewell Dental And Facial Aesthetics InstagramWant to be featured in the Beauty Talk Podcast? Register here: https://medical.edmspecials.com/beauty-talk-application

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This is the Beauty Talk podcast where we feature how the best medical practitioners help their patients to look better, younger, and healthier.

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  • Creator
    Edward Teh and Daniel Gouw
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    329
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