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Today I'm joined by Siff Haider, co-founder of Arrae, host of the Dream Bigger podcast, and new mom. We discuss why she went back to work 10 days after giving birth and how prioritizing her recovery made that possible. Then we get into one of my favorite topics: supplements. Siff shares how she got into the business, her top three to take, and the importance of creatine.

We finish with beauty and postpartum skin: pregnancy eczema, whether you can use retinol while breastfeeding, how peptides and azelaic acid can fill in when you can't use retinol, and treatments we both love, like microneedling with PRP.

Follow Siff Haider on Instagram @siffhaider and on TikTok @siffhaider. Shop her products at arrae.com. Listen to The Dream Bigger Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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This week I'm joined by Kayla Nicole–media personality and sports journalist–to talk about how her wellness approach has changed. We get into her lifelong struggle with eczema and acne, and why she wants to dissolve her lip filler. We discuss what longevity means to her and dig into the dangers of black-market GLP-1s and peptides. She opens up about the beauty standards she was under while doing pageants and being a wellness influencer–and why she’s stepped back from tracking every calorie. I also give her advice on her skincare routine, why I think vibration plates aren’t worth it, the benefits of red light, and the best lab tests to take for your health! 

Follow Kayla on Instagram @iamkaylanicole and listen to her podcast The Pre Game wherever you podcast. 

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Today we’re speaking with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, one of the most well-known OBGYNs in the country, to talk about everything I see overlap between her world and mine. We get into adult acne and how often it's undiagnosed PMOS (the updated term for PCOS), the labs she runs that most doctors skip, and why insulin resistance is often the root cause. We also cover her honest take on GLP-1s and birth control–and she lets us know when it's time to talk to your doctor about perimenopause and HRT. We close on something close to her heart: her own breast cancer diagnosis and why knowing your lifetime risk matters more than family history alone.

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Today I'm joined by Vanessa Lee of The Things We Do–this conversation is one I've wanted to have since we first DMed each other back in 2019! Vanessa coined the term "facial balancing" in 2017 and today we get into what that actually means and how to vet a med spa or injector.

We also dig into "perception drift," what AI beauty plans are missing, and how to think about augmentation versus honoring your own heritage and features. Then we go all in on Korean aesthetics: what's actually worth flying to Seoul for, what to skip (salmon sperm PDRN, we're looking at you), and the wellness pharmacy trend taking over. 

We close out talking regenerative aesthetics, her BioGlow protocol combining Sculptra and PRFM, and why the slow biostimulator crawl is quietly the future of this industry.

Want more from Vanessa? Follow her on TikTok @vanessalee_rn @thethingswedo.co and Instagram @vanessalee_rn @thethingswedo.co. Visit The Things We Do at one of her five locations—West Hollywood, Downtown LA, Venice, Chino Hills, Oʻahu—or book online to schedule your consultation and learn more at thethingswedo.co 

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Today Botched star and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Dubrow joins me for a conversation every skincare and facelift patient needs to hear. We break down the exact dermatologic roadmap to prep your skin before a facelift, why Dr. Dubrow tells patients to delay surgery as long as possible, and the biggest red flags to look for when choosing a plastic surgeon. We also dive into something we’re all noticing: skin laxity after GLP-1 weight loss. Dr. Dubrow shares his experience with GLP-1’s and how to be patient with your skin after losing weight. He also explains why non-surgical procedures are the future–and why plastic surgeons shouldn’t be afraid of them. 

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We're halfway through season two, so it's time for a Q&A! I brought in some Dear Media employees to ask their most pressing derm questions, plus answered what you sent me on Instagram.

We cover a lot: whether Sofwave is actually worth the money, how I approach dissolving and refilling old or migrated filler, my go-to protocol for baby Botox and why less is more, how to prep your skin in your late 20s and early 30s, and whether Sculptra or radiofrequency will mess with a future facelift. I also break down what vibration plates are and if they’re worth it, where to start if you've never tried a laser, and some of my favorite affordable exfoliators and red light devices.

We’re taking the next two weeks off! We’ll be back on August 19th. 

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Medik8: Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Serum is available online at Medik8.us. Use code DERMAPPROVED for 20% off your order.

EltaMD: Visit www.eltamd.com to shop and learn more. 

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Susan Yara joins me to talk about peptides, plastic surgery, and when she knew she was hitting her peak as an influencer. You may know her from her YouTube channel, Mixed Makeup, or from Naturium, the brand she built and sold to e.l.f. Cosmetics for $355 million in 2023. She gets real about what it took to sell the brand and what happened after the acquisition. We also dive into what she's had done–a nose job, fat transfer, and a tummy tuck–and what she wishes she knew before the surgeries. 

Listen to my conversation with Susan on her podcast, Glowlab, here or wherever you podcast. You can follow Susan on Instagram @susanyara and @mixedmakeup. 

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EltaMD: Visit www.eltamd.com to shop and learn more. 

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If you've ever felt like your makeup "just isn't working like it used to," this one's for you. Makeup artist Erica Taylor–the internet's go-to for makeup on mature and aging skin–joins me to break down what actually changes on your face over time and how to adjust your makeup routine accordingly. We cover why fine lines and undereye bags aren't just an "over 40" issue, the right way to cleanse and remove makeup, and color correcting and concealer techniques that don't crease. 

Learn more about Erica Taylor by following her on Instagram and TikTok @ericataylor2347. You can also purchase Erica Taylor x Doll10 Beauty Products here: www.doll10.com/collections/lets-glow.  

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Peptides, NAD injections, GLP-1s—everyone's talking about them, but what actually works? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Taz Bhatia—a triple board-certified physician, integrative medicine expert, and one of the leading voices in longevity—to break down the real connection between gut health, hormones, and skin.

Dr. Taz shares her own health journey, from being dismissed by specialists for over a year to discovering integrative medicine. She then walks through the four root causes she sees behind most skin issues: gut health, inflammation, hormones, and cortisol. After that, she reveals what's actually worth trying in the world of peptides, and I break down what "Ozempic face" is. We wrap up by discussing the supplements she thinks are overrated vs. underrated.

Learn more about Dr. Taz Bhatia and book an appointment at holplus.co and doctortaz.com. You can also follow her on Instagram @drtazmd and listen to her podcast here.

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Medik8: Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Serum is available online at Medik8.us. Use code DERMAPPROVED for 20% off your order.

EltaMD: Visit www.eltamd.com to shop and learn more. 

Roc Skincare: Visit www.rocskincare.com for more information. 

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