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Transparent Answers to the Very Real Questions Women Ask About This Procedure
"Is what I'm seeing ... normal?"
Asking yourself this question is a near-universal experience among women. Many resort to a midnight Google search, close the tab and never tell a soul. Turns out there's no such thing as "normal!"
And trust us: there's a lot more to know than the internet (or that outdated sex ed class you took in high school) usually offers.
In this episode, host Jillian Birkle sits down one-on-one with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Sieffert for a candid, no-judgment conversation about labiaplasty surgery:
This one is for anyone who has ever had a question about their body but didn't feel comfortable enough to ask a doctor, a friend or even a search bar.
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Asking For A Friend is Donaldson's women's health podcast, featuring plastic surgeons, aesthetic providers and functional medicine experts based in Columbus, Ohio, talking through the things you actually want to ask but haven't found the right moment to say out loud.
No question is off the table! Because chances are, if you're wondering about it, someone else is too.
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The Science Behind Bad Sleep — & What You Can Actually Do About It
Let's say it: you are not imagining how tired you are, and "just go to bed earlier" was never going to fix it.
In this episode, Jillian sits down with Dr. Marguerite Weston, Courtney Gilbert, PA-C, and Colleen Bush, RDN, to pull apart why so many of us are running on empty. Cortisol spikes waking you up at 3 a.m. Gut imbalances quietly wrecking sleep quality. Hormones shifting everything from fertility to perimenopause.
There's a root cause, and they're going to find it!
This episode is for anyone who has been told their sleep is "fine" while feeling anything but.
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🎙️ About The Asking For A Friend Podcast 🎙️
Asking For A Friend is Donaldson's women's health podcast, featuring plastic surgeons, aesthetic providers and functional medicine experts based in Columbus, Ohio, talking through the things you actually want to ask but haven't found the right moment to say out loud.
No question is off the table! Because chances are, if you're wondering about it, someone else is too.
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What Your Provider Is Actually Thinking When You Walk Through The Door
You don't have to know exactly what you want to walk into a consultation. You just have to show up. In this episode, Jillian sits down with two of our most versatile providers for a genuinely honest conversation about what aesthetic medicine looks, feels and sounds like — from both sides of the treatment chair.
Paige Brudzinski, RN, and Andie Schroeder, LME, cover everything from cosmetic tattooing and scar camouflage to neurotoxin, laser treatments and skincare — while Dr. Marguerite Weston, MD, IFMCP, joins as a fellow curious patient with some pretty direct questions of her own.
This episode is for anyone who's aesthetically curious but not quite sure where to start — or who's been curious for a while but hasn't made the call yet.
Everything We're Covering:
"Emotionally, a lot goes into a scar, especially a self-harm scar. It's like a new chapter — ending that identity that you had."
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🎙️ About The Asking For A Friend Podcast 🎙️
Asking For A Friend is Donaldson's women's health podcast, featuring plastic surgeons, aesthetic providers and functional medicine experts based in Columbus, Ohio, talking through the things you actually want to ask but haven't found the right moment to say out loud.
No question is off the table! Because chances are, if you're wondering about it, someone else is too.
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Gynecomastia affects far more men than we realize. And the worst part? You can’t always diet or lift your way out of it.
In this episode of Asking For A Friend, our experts sit down with a real patient to talk honestly about men’s health, confidence, hormones and the plastic surgery procedure that profoundly changed one firefighter’s life.
This episode is for any man who’s ever hidden behind 2 T-shirts, questioned his body or wondered what options actually exist — & for anyone supporting the men in their lives.
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🎙️ About The Asking For A Friend Podcast 🎙️
Asking For A Friend is Donaldson's women's health podcast, featuring plastic surgeons, aesthetic providers and functional medicine experts based in Columbus, Ohio, talking through the things you actually want to ask but haven't found the right moment to say out loud.
No question is off the table! Because chances are, if you're wondering about it, someone else is too.
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How Three Experts Took Different Paths To Create “Desired Healthcare”
A great practice starts with great people. And so, this time, we’re doing a little consultation of our own to meet the minds behind Donaldson.
In this special episode of Asking For A Friend, host Carrie Esposito sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson, Dr. Michelle Sieffert and Dr. Marguerite Weston to explore how three very different career paths and upbringings came together to redefine what modern medicine can look like.
This episode is for anyone curious about careers in medicine, the art of plastic surgery, the science of functional medicine or simply what they may be missing out of their own patient experience as they seek a more collaborative approach to their own care (instead of a compromise).
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Meet Your Experts:
🎙️ About The Asking For A Friend Podcast 🎙️
Asking For A Friend is Donaldson's women's health podcast, featuring plastic surgeons, aesthetic providers and functional medicine experts based in Columbus, Ohio, talking through the things you actually want to ask but haven't found the right moment to say out loud.
No question is off the table! Because chances are, if you're wondering about it, someone else is too.
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The Intimate Connection Between Digestion Issues, Acne Breakouts & Feeling Better In Your Skin
If your gut’s a mess and your skin is too — you’re totally not imagining it! In this episode, we connect the dots between digestion, inflammation and acne to help you understand what your body’s been trying to say all along.
Our skincare and functional medicine experts break down the science (and the symptoms) behind that stubborn skin and why your next step to clear, glowing skin might start in your stomach.
This episode is for anyone struggling with GI issues, acne, or both — and ready to finally get real answers instead of quick fixes.
Everything We’re Covering:
Meet Your Experts:
🎙️ About The Asking For A Friend Podcast 🎙️
Asking For A Friend is Donaldson's women's health podcast, featuring plastic surgeons, aesthetic providers and functional medicine experts based in Columbus, Ohio, talking through the things you actually want to ask but haven't found the right moment to say out loud.
No question is off the table! Because chances are, if you're wondering about it, someone else is too.
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Lasers. Fillers. Cosmetic Tattooing. What's Worth Your Time, Money & Discomfort?
You should be skeptical of any new TikTok trend that no one has ever heard of but promises results!
In this episode of Asking For A Friend, Carrie Esposito sits down with Columbus’s go-to aesthetics dream team to unpack the lasers, injectables, facials and tattooing treatments that actually move the needle (literally and figuratively).
This episode is for anyone who wants a year-long plan for skin health, real answers about lasers and injectables, and an honest take on the fads flooding your feed.
Everything We’re Covering:
Meet Your Experts:
🎙️ About The Asking For A Friend Podcast 🎙️
Asking For A Friend is Donaldson's women's health podcast, featuring plastic surgeons, aesthetic providers and functional medicine experts based in Columbus, Ohio, talking through the things you actually want to ask but haven't found the right moment to say out loud.
No question is off the table! Because chances are, if you're wondering about it, someone else is too.
Subscribe On Your Favorite Platform!
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Your Unblushing Foray Into Women's Sexual Health
Women’s sexual health deserves straight answers, minus the shame and side-eye. In this episode, we get clear on what’s normal, what’s treatable and what actually helps you feel comfortable and confident in your body.
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The Labiaplasty Deep Dive With Dr. Donaldson:
We go deep on what labiaplasty surgery is, who it actually helps and how Dr. Donaldson is able to perform it comfortably in an office vs. having to go to a surgery center. He breaks down our signature wedge technique and how it differs from a trim and what recovery really looks like, including realistic timelines for walking, workouts, tampon use and, of course, sex.
Trends That We Debunk (& Some We Embrace):
✔ Vaginal steaming
✔ Jade eggs/balls
✔ “Private part" deodorants
✔ Refreshing wipes
✔ Toy hygiene
✔ Good lube & bad lube
🌟 Meet Your Experts:
⚕️ Marguerite Weston, MD, IFMCP: Double board-certified functional medicine physician in Columbus, Ohio, who is connecting hormones, metabolism, gut health and sexual wellness to treat root causes (not just symptoms).
⚕️ Courtney Gilbert, PA-C: Renowned physician assistant focused on women’s wellness and aesthetics, guiding patients through pragmatic, personalized plans for comfort, confidence and sexual health.
⚕️ Jeffrey Donaldson, MD: Board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in precise, patient-centered procedures including labiaplasty, with an emphasis on natural form, function and comfort.
This one is for anyone who is seeking validation about their situation and real solutions — isn't afraid to have a little laugh while learning about libido, comfort and vaginal health!
🎙️ About The Asking For A Friend Podcast 🎙️
Asking For A Friend is Donaldson's women's health podcast, featuring plastic surgeons, aesthetic providers and functional medicine experts based in Columbus, Ohio, talking through the things you actually want to ask but haven't found the right moment to say out loud.
No question is off the table! Because chances are, if you're wondering about it, someone else is too.
Subscribe On Your Favorite Platform!
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Tips, Triumphs & Real Talk About Balancing It All
Motherhood isn’t always picture-perfect. Sometimes? It’s pure survival mode!
In this episode, we’re sharing the real, unfiltered side of being a mom: the never-ending multitasking, the overlooked wins, the fails and the constant pressure to “do it all.”
This episode is for any mom who needs validation, support, and a reminder that it’s OK to not have it all figured out. If you’ve ever wondered, “How do women do this ... without other women?” — we've got you!
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Joining host Carrie Esposito (mom, podcast host, and functional & plastic surgery patient) is a powerhouse panel of mothers who get it — because they’re living it, too:
🎙️ About The Asking For A Friend Podcast 🎙️
Asking For A Friend is Donaldson's women's health podcast, featuring plastic surgeons, aesthetic providers and functional medicine experts based in Columbus, Ohio, talking through the things you actually want to ask but haven't found the right moment to say out loud.
No question is off the table! Because chances are, if you're wondering about it, someone else is too.
Subscribe On Your Favorite Platform!
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Peeling Back The Curtain (& Bedsheets) To Highlight Misconceptions About Menopause!
We kicked off Asking For A Friend live with cocktails and a candid conversation about a topic that affects every woman eventually: menopause. In this special episode, we’re laying it all out with unfiltered insight and expert perspectives, along with some good laughs about sex, hormones and the real-life experience of aging in a woman’s body.
This episode is for anyone out there who wants honest answers about menopause, hormone health and intimacy — without the awkwardness!
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Joining host Carrie Esposito (who’s asking all the questions you’ve been too shy to bring up) are three bold and brilliant guests ready to make menopause make sense:
🎙️ About The Asking For A Friend Podcast 🎙️
Asking For A Friend is Donaldson's women's health podcast, featuring plastic surgeons, aesthetic providers and functional medicine experts based in Columbus, Ohio, talking through the things you actually want to ask but haven't found the right moment to say out loud.
No question is off the table! Because chances are, if you're wondering about it, someone else is too.
Subscribe On Your Favorite Platform!
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