Polished Beauty Podcast

Palm oil is often misunderstood—but metabolically, it’s one of the most stable cooking fats used globally. You should be consuming palm oil but why isn't it prominent on our grocery shelves?

In this episode, Dr. Daisy Ayim explains why palm oil is not a seed oil, how it differs from highly processed industrial oils, and why its fatty acid profile makes it better suited for heat and everyday cooking. We also explore how history, glob...

Seed oils are everywhere—but are they actually harmful, or just misunderstood?

In this episode, Dr. Daisy Ayim breaks down what seed oils are, how they’re processed, and why their overuse in the modern diet may contribute to chronic inflammation, hormonal disruption, skin aging, and metabolic dysfunction—especially in women.

This is a science-forward, non-alarmist conversation about omega-6 fats, oxidation, cooking oils, and how to m...

Pretty privilege is real—but what happens when it enters the exam room?

In this episode of Polished Beauty, Dr. Daisy Ayim breaks down the uncomfortable truth about medical bias, appearance-based assumptions, and how women’s health concerns are often minimized, delayed, or dismissed.

We explore:

• How pretty privilege subtly affects healthcare interactions
• Where medical bias impacts women the most
• Why pain, fatigue, and hormonal sympt...

In this episode, Dr. Daisy Ayim breaks down the realities of modern gynecology care, why so many women feel unheard in short appointments, what a comprehensive visit should include, and how rushed care can lead to missed diagnoses and delayed treatment.

This episode empowers women to understand the healthcare system, advocate for themselves, and recognize that quality women’s health care requires time, context, and continuity. We co...

So many women live with symptoms they’ve been told are “just part of being a woman”—chronic fatigue, painful periods, brain fog, mood changes, low libido, and unexplained weight gain.

In this episode, Dr. Daisy Ayim, board-certified OB-GYN and cosmetic surgeon, breaks down the most common symptoms women normalize that are not actually normal, using science-backed insights from gynecology, endocrinology, and women’s health research.

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This is my first episode of 2026, and instead of talking about resolutions, motivation, or wish lists, I’m closing the loop on something I shared last year: signature goals.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why New Year’s resolutions fail
• What a signature goal actually is
• Why execution matters more than motivation
• How alignment creates sustainable success
• What building my practice app taught me about discipline, leadership, and self-tr...

Today’s episode of Polished Beauty Podcast is your personal permission slip to pause. Dr. Daisy Ayim dives deep into the art and science of taking a break — mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In a world that glorifies nonstop productivity, she unpacks why intentional rest isn’t optional… it’s essential.

Dr. Ayim breaks down the biology of burnout, the hormonal and nervous system impact of chronic stress, the beauty ...

As the year winds down, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and intentionally reset. Dr. Daisy Ayim shares three powerful things everyone should do before 2026 arrives — not resolutions or pressure, but aligned refinement.

In this conversation, Dr. Ayim guides you through: • Auditing your life like a CEO — habits, relationships, health, and priorities • Upgrading one wellness practice that will elevate your energy, longevity...

More isn’t always better — yet modern wellness culture often tells us otherwise. From endless pills to powders promising perfection, supplement obsession has become the new status symbol. But at what cost? In this episode of polished beauty podcast, we unpack the truth about supplement culture — and why sometimes, the healthiest thing you can do… is take less. We explore the booming phenomenon of supplement culture — a wellness tre...

In this inspiring episode of Polished Beauty Podcast, Dr. Daisy Ayim sits down with Nathalie Lum — founder and chairwoman of the Central Africa Business and Energy Forum, managing director of M&L Consulting and prominent figure in energy sector. A globetrotting executive rooted in Central Africa- based between Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, Nathalie shares her intimate story of strength, perseverance, and grace after being dia...

Cosmetic surgery is only the beginning of your transformation — what happens afterward determines how long those results last. In this episode of Polished Beauty, Dr. Daisy Ayim breaks down why exercise is one of the most powerful tools to enhance, preserve, and elevate your post-surgical outcomes.

Whether you’ve had liposuction, a BBL, tummy tuck, breast surgery, or facial procedures, movement plays a key role in recovery, circula...

Are bioidentical hormones the “natural solution” everyone is talking about? In this episode of Polished Beauty Podcast, you will get the break down on everything you need to know about bioidentical hormone therapy — from what it is to how it works in your body, who it’s for, the science behind it, and the myths to avoid.

What we cover:

What are bioidentical hormones? Difference between synthetic, FDA-approved & compounded hormo...

In this episode of Polished Beauty Podcast, We explore the transformative power of sauna therapy—a timeless wellness ritual that blends ancient tradition with modern science.

Discover the history, physiology, and beauty benefits of sauna use, from promoting deep relaxation to supporting detoxification, cardiovascular health, and glowing skin. Dr Daisy breaks down the different types of saunas—traditional Finnish, infrared, steam, an...

It’s been one year of Polished Beauty — a full 365 days of ambition, empowerment, and evolution.

In this milestone solo episode, Dr. Daisy Ayim reflects on what it truly means to show up, even when things aren’t perfect. From early iHeart Radio collaboration to producing weekly episodes while running a full surgical practice, you will hear the behind-the-scenes highs, lows, and lessons learned through consistency and self-disciplin...

In this episode of Polished Beauty Podcast, Dr. Daisy Ayim welcomes Dr. Cie Allman Scott—psychologist, author, and Hollywood insider—for an engaging conversation on her book Decide Your Future.

With her wealth of experience and sharp insight, Dr. Scott shares practical wisdom for designing a fulfilling life—whether you’re just stepping into adulthood, navigating midlife, or seeking a fresh start later on. From resilience and mindset...

On this episode of Polished Beauty Podcast, our expert guest is Dr. Sonya Kim, a former ER physician who pivoted into women’s health, men’s health, and concierge medicine in the Bay Area. With her deep experience caring for patients from seniors with dementia to high-performing professionals, Dr. Kim breaks down the five essentials everyone needs to thrive in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Sleep health – the...

In this episode of the Polished Beauty Podcast, I talk with Daniel Oh, CEO and Co-Founder of Oval Skin, about cutting through the hype of K-Beauty ( Korean Beauty). We explore how Oval Skin uses personalized routines, AI skin analysis, and a “Michelin Guide” approach to Korean skin care product selection. Think of oval skin as the sephora store online for exclusive top notch korean beauty products.

For the first time on the show, a ...

On this episode of Polished Beauty Podcast, I sit down with Anca Platon Trifan — a powerhouse in her 40s who wears many hats: bodybuilder, entrepreneur, podcaster, and motivational speaker. Originally from Romania, Anca has built a thriving life in the U.S. while inspiring others across the country with her fitness and wellness journey.

She opens up about the discipline and mindset it takes to maximize your time, prioritize your hea...

In this empowering episode, I sit down with Dr Jim Lavalle— clinical pharmacist, nutritionist, author of 26 books, and co-chair of the Anti-Aging Academy of America — to uncover the truth about anti-aging. Dr. Jim shares how stress, diet, sleep, and environmental exposures accelerate “metabolic inflammation” and what really works to reverse it. From red light therapy and supplements to the hype around salmon DNA skincare, the conve...