38 episodes
The Holistic Beauty Podcast Holistic Beauty
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4.5 • 4 Ratings
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Holistic Beauty is a podcast created by two naturopathic doctors, Dr. Marilyn Merola and Dr. Bryant Esquejo, who currently practice in Southern California. Every week you can expect a new episode going over holistic and integrative approaches for skin conditions such as acne, eczema, rosacea, and more. They'll also cover topics regarding holistic beauty and aesthetic medicine, including their thoughts on injectables, microneedling, and skincare from a clinical and personal perspective.
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Revisiting adult acne and how to address it with diet, lifestyle changes, and skincare
In today's episode we're revisiting acne, particularly adult acne. Acne affects up to 85% of teenagers but can occur in adults in their 20s, 30s, and beyond. Adult acne (medically referred to as Acne tarda) is more common in women than in men, and can be categorized as either persistent acne or late-onset acne. Persistent adult acne is acne that continues or relapses from adolescence to adulthood, while late-onset acne is acne that develops at age 25 or older with no prior history of acne. Adult acne is more associated with inflammation, changes in pigmentation, and scarring compared to acne that occurs in adolescence. The foods we eat, our lifestyle choices, and what we put onto our skin can all have an effect on our skin. These external factors can contribute to clear skin or the development of acne.
Join us in today's episode as we talk about adult acne and why it occurs, factors that contribute to adult acne, plus lifestyle changes and skincare actives that can help promote clear, glowing skin by targeting the underlying causes of acne.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
What is adult acne
Why does adult acne occur
How diet affects acne
Lifestyle recommendations for adult acne
Skincare actives and general skincare routine for clearer skin
Connect With Us:
Connect with Dr. Bryant Esquejo on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok
Interested in becoming a patient in Los Angeles? Schedule an appointment online here!
Visit Dr. Bryant’s website: http://www.drbryantesquejo.com
Connect with Dr. Marilyn Merola on Instagram and TikTok
Interested in an aesthetic treatment in San Diego? Schedule a free 15-min phone consultation online here!
Struggling with adult acne? Check out Dr. Merola’s holistic acne course Glow From Within here. Use code “HOLISTICBEAUTY10” for 10% off!
Visit Dr. Merola’s website: https://lucerenaturalmedicine.com
Follow the Holistic Beauty Podcast on Instagram.
Questions or topic requests for the podcast? Send an email to holisticbeautypodcast@gmail.com. -
A deep dive into laser and light therapies for skin concerns
In today's episode we talk about the difference between laser and light therapies. These are non-surgical aesthetic treatments that can help with a variety of aesthetic concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, collagen stimulation, pigmentation, skin laxity, and more. There are many different laser and light therapies available nowadays, but is one treatment better than the other?
Join us in today's episode as we dive into the world of laser and light therapies and discuss when you should consider a laser treatment or light therapy.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
What are lasers
Laser vs light therapies (LED, IPL)
Ablative vs non-ablative lasers
Common side effects of laser treatments
Our experience with laser and light therapies
Connect With Us:
Connect with Dr. Bryant Esquejo on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok
Interested in becoming a patient in Los Angeles? Schedule an appointment online here!
Visit Dr. Bryant’s website: http://www.drbryantesquejo.com
Connect with Dr. Marilyn Merola on Instagram and TikTok
Interested in an aesthetic treatment in San Diego? Schedule a free 15-min phone consultation online here!
Struggling with adult acne? Check out Dr. Merola’s holistic acne course Glow From Within here. Use code “HOLISTICBEAUTY10” for 10% off!
Visit Dr. Merola’s website: https://lucerenaturalmedicine.com
Follow the Holistic Beauty Podcast on Instagram.
Questions or topic requests for the podcast? Send an email to holisticbeautypodcast@gmail.com. -
Interview with Beth Colombo on body contouring
In today's episode we had the pleasure of having one of our past guest speakers back on the show — Beth Colombo. Beth is the owner and founder of a premiere holistic medical spa in Seattle, Washington called Lifted Beauty + Wellness. She offers a wide variety of aesthetic services, including treatments for body contouring. Body contouring is a non-surgical treatment that gets rid of unwanted or stubborn body fat, and helps tones and sculpt the body. When combined with a healthy lifestyle, body contouring can be a great adjunctive treatment to help you achieve your body goals.
Join us in today's episode as we talk about what body contouring is, when to consider body contouring, the different body contouring devices available, and how to choose the right one for your body goals.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
What is body contouring (aka body sculpting)
When to consider body contouring treatments
The different body contouring machines available
How effective are body contouring treatments
How to combine body contouring treatments with other aesthetic treatments
Connect With Us:
Check out Beth’s medical spa Lifted Beauty + Wellness in Seattle, WA
Connect with Beth on Instagram
Connect with Dr. Bryant Esquejo on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok
Interested in becoming a patient in Los Angeles? Schedule an appointment online here!
Visit Dr. Bryant’s website: http://www.drbryantesquejo.com
Connect with Dr. Marilyn Merola on Instagram and TikTok
Interested in an aesthetic treatment in San Diego? Schedule a free 15-min phone consultation online here!
Follow the Holistic Beauty Podcast on Instagram.
Questions or topic requests for the podcast? Send an email to holisticbeautypodcast@gmail.com. -
Skincare ingredient highlight: Exfoliants (physical vs chemical vs enzyme)
In today's episode, we're talking about exfoliants in skincare. Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the outermost layer of skin to reveal the smoother, more radiant skin underneath. It can be achieved through physical, chemical, or enzymatic means. Physical exfoliants use physical friction to remove dead skin cells, such as a scrub brush or scrubbing beads in a product. Chemical exfoliants use acids to dissolve the bonds between dead skin cells, such as alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs). Enzyme exfoliants use enzymes to break down the bonds between dead skin cells, such as papain from papayas or bromelain from pineapples. Each type of exfoliant has its own benefits and limitations, and it is important to choose the right one for your skin type and concerns.
Join us in today's episode as we discuss the different types of exfoliants, what skin concerns exfoliants can help address, and what our favorite exfoliating skincare products are.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
What are exfoliants used for
The different types of exfoliants
Incorporating an exfoliant into your skincare routine
Our favorite exfoliators
Connect With Us:
Connect with Dr. Bryant Esquejo on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok
Interested in becoming a patient in Los Angeles? Schedule an appointment online here!
Visit Dr. Bryant’s website: http://www.drbryantesquejo.com
Connect with Dr. Marilyn Merola on Instagram and TikTok
Interested in an aesthetic treatment in San Diego? Schedule a free 15-min phone consultation online here!
Struggling with adult acne? Check out Dr. Merola’s holistic acne course Glow From Within here. Use code “HOLISTICBEAUTY10” for 10% off!
Visit Dr. Merola’s website: https://lucerenaturalmedicine.com
Follow the Holistic Beauty Podcast on Instagram.
Questions or topic requests for the podcast? Send an email to holisticbeautypodcast@gmail.com. -
Interview with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND on hormones, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and acne vulgaris
In this week’s episode we have a special guest speaker Dr. Fiona McCulloch, ND on the podcast to talk about hormones, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and skin conditions associated with hormonal imbalances such as acne. Dr. McCulloch is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of White Lotus Integrative Medicine, a busy clinic serving thousands of patients with hormonal conditions in Toronto, Canada. She has a special interest in treating PCOS and has a best selling book, "8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS", which provides well-researched natural treatment options for this condition. Dr. Fiona also enjoys speaking and teaching. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Doctors and is a popular speaker for many professional conferences.
Join us in today's episode as we talk about the most common endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged women, underlying causes of PCOS, how PCOS is linked to our skin, and naturopathic modalities that can help address this condition.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
What causes PCOS
The connection between PCOS and our skin
How is PCOS addressed with naturopathic medicine
Diet and lifestyle options for PCOS and acne
Connect With Us:
Connect with Dr. Fiona McCulloch on Instagram
Visit out her clinic White Lotus Integrative Medicine and services here
Grab a copy of her book “8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS” on Amazon
Connect with Dr. Bryant Esquejo on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok
Interested in becoming a patient in Los Angeles? Schedule an appointment online here!
Visit Dr. Bryant’s website: http://www.drbryantesquejo.com
Connect with Dr. Marilyn Merola on Instagram and TikTok
Interested in an aesthetic treatment in San Diego? Schedule a free 15-min phone consultation online here!
Struggling with adult acne? Check out Dr. Merola’s holistic acne course Glow From Within here. Use code “HOLISTICBEAUTY10” for 10% off!
Visit Dr. Merola’s website: https://lucerenaturalmedicine.com
Follow the Holistic Beauty Podcast on Instagram.
Questions or topic requests for the podcast? Send an email to holisticbeautypodcast@gmail.com. -
Creating a holistic skincare routine with skincare products, diet, lifestyle, and supplements
Happy New Year holistic beauties! In today’s episode we share how to build a general skincare routine for optimal skin health naturopathically. With a naturopathic approach we’re not only looking at what we put onto our skin, but what we’re putting into our body as well to support healthy, radiant skin. Topical skincare products are only as effective as the foundation they sit on. And the foundations of skin health start with diet and lifestyle.
Join us in today's episode to learn about the best diet and lifestyle for optimal skin health, skincare products and active ingredients to incorporate into your skincare regimen, and which supplements may be beneficial for radiant skin.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform.
Topics Covered:
How Naturopathic Doctors view skin health
Skincare actives and products for a general skincare routine
Diet and key nutrients for skin health
Lifestyle for healthy skin
Foundational nutrients and supplements for skin health
Connect With Us:
Connect with Dr. Bryant Esquejo on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok
Interested in becoming a patient in Los Angeles? Schedule an appointment online here!
Visit Dr. Bryant’s website: http://www.drbryantesquejo.com
Connect with Dr. Marilyn Merola on Instagram and TikTok
Interested in an aesthetic treatment in San Diego? Schedule a free 15-min phone consultation online here!
Struggling with adult acne? Check out Dr. Merola’s holistic acne course Glow From Within here. Use code “HOLISTICBEAUTY10” for 10% off!
Visit Dr. Merola’s website: https://lucerenaturalmedicine.com
Follow the Holistic Beauty Podcast on Instagram.
Questions or topic requests for the podcast? Send an email to holisticbeautypodcast@gmail.com.
Customer Reviews
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