In this episode, I interview Megan McCue and we are talking about something that’s become incredibly common, but not often questioned—Botox. This isn’t about shame or judgment. It’s about informed consent, long-term thinking, and tuning back into how the body actually works.

We break down the lesser-discussed side effects of Botox—beyond just bruising and "frozen face"—and offer holistic tools like facial cupping and nervous system work that support both beauty and biology.

Here’s what we cover:

🧠 The Less Talked About Side of Botox:

• Why Botox is more than just a local muscle relaxer—and how it impacts the nervous system

• Facial asymmetry, muscle atrophy, and skin laxity: what happens over time

• How it may affect facial feedback (yes, that’s a real thing) and emotional processing

💆‍♀️ Healthy, Holistic Alternatives That Actually Work:

• Facial cupping: what it is, how it supports lymph, circulation, and collagen

• Gua sha: not just trendy—why it matters for muscle tone and fascia health

• Nervous system support + jaw tension: how stress shows up on the face

• The role of hydration, mineral status, and blood flow in skin aging

  
  

  Megan McCue is a medical speech-language pathologist and the author of the books Iatrogenic Botulism 101 and Notox. After developing iatrogenic botulism from just 12 units of Xeomin, she became passionate about educating fellow medical professionals and the public about Botox adverse effects. When she isn't working or writing, she can be found with her husband, kids, or piano.Links:www.iatrogenicbotulism.comIG: @botoxtruthsAuthor page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Megan-McCue/author/B0DWSJ4JTL

  
  

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