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Medical Aesthetics
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Red Light Therapy
Botulinum Toxin
Beauty Bias
Facial Proportions
Nefertiti Neck Lift
Photobiomodulation
Olympics
Menopause
Hair Growth
CO2 Laser
Illegal Silicone Injections
Botox
Scar Treatments
Acne Scars

Welcome to Beauty & The Brain, the podcast where we take a deep dive into the fascinating world of medical aesthetics! I'm Dr. Chris Croley, and I'm joined by my co-host Jerry Drinkard, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Together, we co-own Skin & Tonic, a medical spa that's passionate about providing the latest and greatest treatments to help our clients look and feel their best. We sta... more

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This week, Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP, are joined by Skin & Tonic nurse practitioner Allie Ballew, NP, to tackle one of the questions they hear most often in clinic:

"Why doesn't my Botox last as long as everyone else's?"

The answer is... more

This week on Beauty & The Brain, Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP are back together for a conversation that may feel taboo at first—but is incredibly real for many women.

They’re talking about the external changes that can happen to the labia... more

Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP are joined by Skin and Tonic’s Allie Ballew, NP for a summer-focused conversation about what esthetic treatments you can safely do when the sun is out and the beach is calling.

The biggest takeaway? It is not ... more

Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP are joined by Allie, NP, for an honest and hilarious conversation about a topic a lot of people wonder about but rarely say out loud: can your vagina sweat?

The answer is yes—but as the team explains, it is re... more

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Recent Guests

Allie Ballew
Nurse practitioner at Skin & Tonic, guest on the episode
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Episode: Why Does Your Botox Wear Off So Fast?
Dr. Fady Shimouni
Endocrinologist; chief medical advisor of hormonally.ai and Eli Health
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Episode: The Truth About Cortisol, Stress, and Feeling “Off”
Chris Knott
Guest discussed in collaboration with Allie
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Episode: You Can ALWAYS Tell When It’s Bad Filler (Here’s How)
Dr. Mark Tager
Renowned expert in aesthetics and integrative health
(as introduced on the show)
Episode: What Wellness Really Means — And Why Doctors Miss the Point
Dr. Charles Runnels
Physician featured for views on sexual well-being
(as introduced on the show)
Episode: What Wellness Really Means — And Why Doctors Miss the Point
Sam Lanelli
Serial entrepreneur and reality TV participant
Combat Syndicate (and other ventures)
Episode: What Wellness Really Means — And Why Doctors Miss the Point
Stacey Fike
Founder of Glo Girl and creator of the GloPro Training
Glo Girl / GloPro Training
Episode: Why “Orange” Isn’t the Real Spray Tan Problem
Lori McDowell
Educated chemical engineer, author, entrepreneur, retreat planner
Episode: From Fired to Free: Reinventing Your Life & Mindset with Lori McDowell
Mark Tager
Physician and author focused on integrative aesthetics
Changewell Academy / Integrative Aesthetics
Episode: Beauty from Within: The Future of Aesthetics with Dr. Mark Tager

Hosts

Dr. Chris Croley
Co-host and physician focusing on aesthetics; co-owner of Skin & Tonic Med Spa; frequent host of discussions on safety, technology, and clinical outcomes.
Jerry Drinkard
Co-host and Family Nurse Practitioner; co-owner of Skin & Tonic Med Spa; brings clinical expertise and practical practice-management perspectives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Informative & Entertaining!

    I love to listen to keep up with all things anti-aging! The hosts are very knowledgeable, well spoken and entertaining, without being annoying (as many podcasts hosts can be)!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HopeHulsey
    United States3 years ago
  • Fabulous

    Wow Awesome can’t wait to hear more ❤️🐝

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🐝Wells
    United States3 years ago

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From Fired to Free: Reinventing Your Life & Mindset with Lori McDowell
Q: How do you approach designing a retreat for a client?
We start by understanding their vision, budget, and desired setting, then propose four to five locations, set a date, and build an agenda with activities and coaching that support their goals, ensuring profitability and meaningful outcomes.
From Fired to Free: Reinventing Your Life & Mindset with Lori McDowell
Q: What sparked your transition from chemical engineering to mindset coaching and retreat planning?
A fired-from-work moment that revealed I could choose a different path, coupled with a lifelong interest in helping others and a realization that I could combine my love of travel with coaching to create meaningful experiences.
The Truth About Cortisol, Stress, and Feeling “Off”
Q: What is the most popular consumer group for this hormone-tracking approach?
The approach appeals broadly, from young, health-conscious individuals to athletes aiming to optimize performance and prevent injuries, as well as people seeking to understand potential medical conditions and bring data to their providers.
How to Set Smarter Goals for Your Skin, Business, and Life in 2026
Q: How do you plan to balance growth with maintaining patient experience?
They discuss systematizing operations, maintaining values, and ensuring staff can handle scheduling and travel logistics to keep patient experience strong as the business expands.
How to Set Smarter Goals for Your Skin, Business, and Life in 2026
Q: What are your thoughts on the skincare trends for 2026?
The group suggests moving away from multi-step regimens toward concise, clinically effective treatments and regimens that emphasize consistency and bioregenerative approaches.

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What is Beauty & The Brain® about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, clinician-led deep dive into aesthetic medicine, focusing on skin health, aging, and contemporary treatments. Episodes cover menopause-related changes, weight-loss impact on facial aesthetics, safety considerations around anesthetics and devices, and the evolving use of imaging, energy-based therapies, and combination approaches. A recurring strength is pairing host expertise with practitioner guests to translate complex procedures into actionable guidance for clinics, patients, and aspiring guests. Noteworthy elements include candid business discussions about device investments, patient education, and ethical practice, alongside bold, sometimes provocative topics that spark conversation while staying rooted in clinical context... more

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