Episodes
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Our guest for this episode is the incredible Dr. Laura Suttin, author of “The Purposeful MD - Creating the Life you love without guilt”. Join us as Dr. Suttin shares what lead her down her path from Family physician to author and coach, as well as what you can do to live your most purposeful and happy life.
Laura Suttin is a Board Certified family physician, an ICF-trained and certified coach, a consultant, an author, a speaker, and an entrepreneur. She published her first book, The Purposeful MD-Creating the Life You Love Without Guilt, in October 2024. Dr. Suttin began working with a coach over 10 years ago, and found it so life-changing that she became a coach herself. She launched Purposeful MD in 2021, with the mission of empowering physicians and other medical professionals to create the lives they love without guilt. In her spare time, she enjoys running, triathlon, travel, and glamping with her family in their travel trailer.
Dr. Laura Suttin Links:
Book: www.thepurposefulmd.com/book
Podcast: www.thepurposefulmd.com/blog
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauraksuttin
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/laura-suttin-md
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@thepurposefulMD
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepurposefulmd
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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Join us for this honest and vulnerable episode of The Aesthetic Doctor podcast as we are joined by Lacey Mleczek, who recently attended Dr. Borger’s team retreat at the Miraval. Lacey shares about all the hesitations and worries she had before the retreat and how she confronted and overcame them. She also shares what she took away from Dr. Borger’s retreat and why she wishes every woman could experience a retreat with The Aesthetic Doctor. To join or learn more about the 2025 Empowerment and Leadership retreat at the luxurious Miraval Arizona: www.theaestheticdoctor.com/retreat-2025
Dr. Judith Borger Links:
www.theaestheticdoctor.com
www.instagram.com/doctorborger
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In this timely and cutting edge episode, Dr. Borger discusses current trends in aesthetic medicine and what she thinks the future of the aesthetic industry looks like. Listen as she shares about the hottest procedures, growth in the aesthetic market, and what procedures she thinks will continue to gain popularity into 2025 and beyond.
Dr. Judith Borger Links:
www.theaestheticdoctor.com
www.instagram.com/doctorborger
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In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Borger delves into escape fantasies - the desire to leave current our reality behind. Dr. Borger normalizes the experience for women, and shares some of her own struggles with suicidal ideation, burnout, anxiety and depression, as escape fantasies can be signs of the above. She offers strategies to include counseling, psychiatry, coaching, self-care and mindfulness, and also shares that retreats are a most wonderful way for her to “escape” current reality for even a weekend to focus on self, growth, and gain valuable tools and strategies to make our everyday lives feel more easeful.
To learn more about Dr. Borger’s Retreat:
https://www.theaestheticdoctor.com/retreat-2025?cid=f1d73900-12c7-4202-9b5a-434c7f3eb257
Dr. Judith Borger Links:
www.theaestheticdoctor.com
www.instagram.com/doctorborger
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Have you ever wondered what skincare ingredients are actually the best to use and backed by science?
Dr. Borger has all the answers for you in this episode as she shares her list of the top 8 skincare ingredients you should be using.
Join her as she discusses which skincare ingredients have the best research, what skin conditions each ingredient is used for, what their mechanism of action is and the research behind them.
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger -
In this personal episode, Dr. Borger delves deep into her experience with professional and personal development retreats. She shares what lead her to attend retreats in the first place, and how they have helped her transform and get clarity. Dr. Borger introduces the Women’s Empowerment and Leadership retreat she will host at the Miraval Arizona in April 2025, and what attendees can expect from the retreat. Dr. Borger would love to invite all her friends near and far to this incredible, transformative experience. To conclude the episode, Dr. Borger summarizes the wide range of professional and personal benefits attendees can gain from retreats in the dimensions of professional growth and self-awareness, professional development, improved mental and emotional wellbeing, mindfulness, sisterhood and relationships, coaching tools, creativity and innovations and overall wellbeing. To learn more about Dr. Borger’s Retreat:https://www.theaestheticdoctor.com/retreat-2025 Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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Dr. Borger is joined today by board certified dermatologist and Psoriasis expert Dr. Julie Letsinger. Dr. Letsinger is a practicing dermatologist at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto, CA, and the past associate director of the UCSF Psoriasis treatment center. She has authored articles and presented nationally on a wide range of dermatology topics. In addition, she is a certified life coach who coaches on physician longevity. As a board certified dermatologist and Psoriasis expert, Dr. Letsinger provides her professional and personal insights into the chronic and common skin condition Psoriasis. Psoriasis affects about 3-4% of all people and is most commonly characterized by red scaly and inflamed patches on the skin. Dr. Letsinger talks about ways Psoriasis can presents, its impact on patient lives and health, and current novel treatment options for this disease. Tune in for this fascinating and educational episode! Dr. Julie Letsinger Links: www.physicianlongevity.com Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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Please join Drs Borger and Spassova as they dive into the exciting and magical world of energetics and discuss feminine and masculine energetics, the divine feminine, and energetic embodiment. Learn what it means to lead with the divine feminine in our masculine world and what you can do to get in touch with your intuition, and start embodying your truest self authentically.
Ralitza Spassova is a Transformational Coach, Life Alchemist, and Healthcare professional with a diverse background spanning hospitality, sales, medicine, teaching, coaching, and entrepreneurship. Originally from Sofia, Bulgaria, Ralitza's life journey is guided by divine inspiration.
Her essence is captured in the Authenticity Calling Podcast, which inspires and supports individuals on their paths to living a juicy and rewarding life.
Ralitza offers purpose-driven leaders a transparent and effective approach to living fulfilling lives through her P3 Alchemy Mastery Method. This method guides clients on a transformative journey of self-discovery, helping them uncover their passions, align with their purpose, and realize their true potential.
Dr. Ralitza Spassova Links:
www.ralitzaspassova.com
www.instagram.com/authenticitycalling
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/authenticity-calling-podcast/id1658266149
https://open.spotify.com/show/4zQS6Uop2sHNQIdvmQzPc6?si=MataR3RtQC2BB-iLob9vGA
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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In this entertaining and thought provoking episode, Dr. Borger tells about her recent travel woes that led to unexpected new friends, and explores the concept of coming from a place of yes. A place of yes refers to openness to possibilities, opportunities, friendships, and signs and synchronicities from divine places (including the universe, and God), while maintaining safety and boundary integrity. Dr. Borger inspires her listeners to themselves explore life from a place of yes.
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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Please join us for a fascinating episode on Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation with special guest Dr. Anifat Balogun.
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation is a skin condition characterized by the darkening of the skin following an inflammatory injury. Listen as Drs. Borger and Balogun dive into the intricacies of this common condition, and explore triggers, causes and current treatments.
Anifat Balogun, received her Medical Doctorate degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, where she completed the Accelerated Psychiatry Program with Honors. She subsequently completed her General Surgery internship and Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, where she also completed additional training in Craniofacial Reconstructive Surgery as well as Congenital Disorders and Genetics.
Her expertise is noninvasive, balanced and natural face and body rejuvenation, including the treatments and techniques to provide safe and effective treatments for patients with skin of color. In her clinical practice, Dr. Balogun has continued to train nationally and internationally and she brings her extensive knowledge about the scientific advancements in the field of Regenerative and Aesthetic Medicine to the daily care of her patients. She is a consultant and national trainer of expert neuromodulator (botox), dermal filler and PDO thread lift treatment techniques, with emphasis on utilizing minimally invasive injections techniques and combination procedures to achieve a natural, balanced and youthful look.
Dr. Anifat Balogun Links:
SkinMD Seattle Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/seattleskinmd/
Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/SeattleSkinMD
X (Twitter):
https://twitter.com/skinmdseattle
LinkedIn SkinMD Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/skinmd-seattle-laser-&-aesthetic-medical-clinic/
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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Join us today for an exciting behind the scenes look at the aesthetic industry with expert mentor, aesthetic medicine physician, business owner, podcaster and author Dr. Kate Dee. Drs Borger and Dee delve deep into Dr. Dee’s New book, “Medspa Mayhem”, and expose of the aesthetic industry based on Dr. Dee’s decade of experience. Learn about the why behind the book, the good, bad and the ugly of the aesthetic medicine industry and what Dr. Dee sees as the future of aesthetics. Dr. Kate Dee (drkatedee.com) is the author of the aesthetics industry exposé, Medspa Mayhem, and founder of Glow Medispa, where she performs all aspects of medical aesthetics, from injectables and skin care to lasers and body sculpting. A graduate of Yale, she earned a BS in biology in 1989 and her MD there in 1994. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Dee has a special interest in business ethics and the medicolegal aspects of practicing aesthetic medicine. Dr. Kate Dee Links:
Author web site:https://www.drkatedee.com/
Medspa Mayhem podcast:https://www.drkatedee.com/medspa-mayhem-podcast
Buy Medspa Mayhem on amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Med-Spa-Mayhem-Aesthetic-Industry/dp/1642259802/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CCG5995G862Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.spxumNVqfKcP-2YgGwu9yNfVruhJ0JwfA0y9DDOFfcA.G6z2ql8uGRG9WaLJkp74-D1ttTVKxdmuUELyH0BMFwo&dib_tag=se&keywords=medspa+mayhem&qid=1718383478&s=books&sprefix=medspa+mayhem%2Cstripbooks%2C171&sr=1-1
Spa web site:https://glowspaseattle.com/
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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In this cutting edge episode, Dr. Borger educates about the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Classification, which categorizes human skin color and its response to UV light and radiation.
Dr. Borger discusses the importance of providers understanding how different skin types and skin colors react differently to certain treatments, such as chemical peels, laser and energy based treatments, in order to deliver the best and safest outcomes for patients.
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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In this episode, Dr. Borger looks back on her last decade of life, and invites her listeners to do the same.Dr. Borger also dives into the Concept of The Gap and the Gain by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan, and their book of the same name. She explains the concept of a) gap thinking, which is comparison of current state to an ideal future states, as well as b) gain thinking, which is comparison of current state to our own past self and state instead. Dr. Borger through examples illustrates the effects these ways of thinking have on our happiness and self talk, and urges her listeners to employ gain thinking.
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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“Money drama” is a term that refers to all the feelings and beliefs that we have about money. These thoughts can be conscious and unconscious, and are often from early childhood or generational.
This episode is based on a hugely successful masterclass Dr Borger gave entitled Money drama, and explores our beliefs, coaching and cognitive behavioral tools, as well as current psychological research on the topic.
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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Dr. Giugliano is a Board Certified ObGyn who completed her ObGyn residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital in 1995. Prior to that, she completed the combined 6-Year Combined BA and Medical Doctorate degree at Union College and Albany Medical College. She is passionate about assisting women with hormonal issues throughout their lifetime, with a particular focus on the menopause. Additionally, Dr. Giugliano expanded her expertise with Sexual Health and Aesthetics training under the guidance of Dr. Lanna Cheuck in New York City. Dr. Giugliano maintains a practice in Albany and New York City, treating women with hormonal issues, sexual concerns and aesthetics.
Dr. Virginia Giugliano Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorvirginiag/
Amazingly Ageless: www.amazinglyageless.com
LC Medical: www.LCmedical.com
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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Please join Dr Borger and Amber Cherelle as they dive into the fascinating world of Human Design. Human design is a holistic self - knowledge system that synthesizes ancient and modern sciences to explore one’s own individual path and energy in life. It is a tool for individual self-awareness and living out one’s purpose that synthesizes astrology, I Ching, Kebbalah and Vedic Philosophy. Amber Cherelle is a business mentor who empowers entrepreneurial mums who are ready to expand their existing businesses, attract more clients and increase their revenue with their sanity intact by optimizing wellbeing, mindset, and Human Design Embodiment for a holistic, aligned business approach. With 9 years of business experience and fully certified in Advanced Hypnotherapy, EFT, NLP and Human Design Business, Amber believes that every business is a living extension of its owner and is as unique as they are and deserves to be treated as such. Amber Cherelle's Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambah.mooreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambercherelleBook a Human Design Reading: https://www.ambercherelle.com/offers/d4PG9GsGet in touch: [email protected] Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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Join Drs Borger and Lozada as they discuss Rhinoplasty (nose surgery), the most common plastic surgery in the world. Dr Lozada takes us behind the scenes as he educates on the basic steps and types of rhinoplasties, recovery, the difficulties of revision surgery and even liquid rhinoplasty. Further, Dr. Lozada and Dr. Borger discuss what makes a good rhinoplasty surgeon and how to select your surgeon.
Dr. Kirk Lozada is a double board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon & rhinoplasty specialist in Philadelphia. Dr. Lozada is a clinical associate in the Department of Facial Plastic Surgery at Penn Medicine. He specializes in scarless rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and aesthetic surgery of the face and neck. Dr. Lozada is the editor of two textbooks on rhinoplasty and non-surgical rejuvenation of the face and neck. He is an expert in both surgical and non-surgical treatments.
Please learn more about Dr. Lozada at his website www.drkirklozada.com and follow his Instagram & TikTok @drkirklozada. Please contact Dr. Lozada at [email protected]
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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Amber Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 13 years experience. In her clinical work, Amber specializes in mood disorders, military culture and adjustments, trauma, affair recovery, relationship distress. She is certified in multiple types of therapies used help people overcome irrational, dysfunctional, and unhealthy thought process that tend to add to and prolong emotional strain. Amber Kennedy is trained in EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, ART, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and RTM, Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories. This soecific modality is 98% effective in resolving Trauma and the emotional distress that is related to the specific trauma in 3 sessions. Amber is the the owner of Spring Lake Counseling, Inc., based at two locations, Spring Lake NC and Fayetteville NC, a full service outpatient mental health clinic, employing 25 Licensed Clinicians and serving 1000 clients a month and growing. 98% of their clientele are military service members and their families. Amber holds a Masters in Science from Webster University in Community Counseling. She is a mom of 2 boys and a spouse of an active duty soldier. She also provides supervision for students entering into their Licensed Clinical Mental Health licensure. Amber Kennedy Links:www.springlakecounseling.comwww.mentalhealthmatch.comwww.psychologytoday.com Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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In this episode Dr Borger answers one of the most common questions she gets asked: “How do you do it all?” - referring to her balancing her work as a successful med spa owner, ER doctor, coach, mom and wife who also manages to travel and work out 😊
The answer: Intentional Time management
Dr Borger shares all her secrets to managing her time and how she creates a schedule that aligns with her priorities and creates joy and freedom.
Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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In this episode, Dr Borger is joined by Michele Williams, LE to discuss Acne Mechanica. Acne Mechanica is a form of acne that is caused by pressure and friction of the skin. It became well known during the Covid pandemic as “maskne” which is just one form of it. Dr Borger and Michele discuss causes and treatments for acne mechanica and Michele, who also suffers from it, shares her personal experience.
Michele Williams is a licensed aesthetician with over 13 years of experience as an aesthetician. She currently works at Concierge Medical Arts in Fayetteville NC, where she provides facials, chemical peels, micro needling, lasers and energy based devices. She is married, mother to one child and “absolutely loves being a medical aesthetician”. ✨Michele Williams Links: www.instagram.com/the_masteresthetician_Dr. Judith Borger Links:www.theaestheticdoctor.comwww.instagram.com/doctorborger
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