Forever FAB Podcast

When I  am asked to speak about skin care, meaning taking care of the skin, people often think that I am dermatologist.  I am not a dermatologist.  My work is that of a plastic surgeon.  Moreover, because I believe that healthy skin responds better to my needle or scalpel, I have my views on how to keep skin healthy and radiant.  Additionally, because many years ago, I created the philosophy of holistic plastic surgery, which has w...

Fashion is no stranger to controversy.  In the recent past, the industry received backlash about cultural appropriation, environmental waste, and body shaming, problematic messaging, plagiarism, racism --  and other crimes and misdemeanors.

Today’s episode focuses on fast fashion-- and its impact on our psychology, each other, and on the planet.

Keywords:

Fast fashion

Trends

Celebrity culture

Runway

Models

Planet

Sustainab...

Marcellas Reynolds is an American actor, author, documentarian, and television host. 

His notable television appearances include:

Access Hollywood, 

E! Live from the Red Carpet, 

The Bold and the Beautiful,

Supreme Models, and 

Yes, Dear.

He began his television career in 2002 on CBS's hit television series Big Brother season three, and he has kept it moving since then!

His writing has appeared in:

Chicago magazine,

Essence,

Th...

Marcellas Reynolds is an American actor, author, documentarian, and television host. 

His notable television appearances include:

Access Hollywood, 

E! Live from the Red Carpet, 

The Bold and the Beautiful,

Supreme Models, and 

Yes, Dear.

He began his television career in 2002 on CBS's hit television series Big Brother season three, and he has kept it moving since then!

His writing has appeared in:

Chicago magazine,

Essence,

Th...

In my work as a plastic surgeon, I am often asked about scars-- how to improve them, if they can be removed, if they will occur after a procedure, etc. In this episode, you’ll hear about a holistic approach, my approach, to improving the appearance of any scar you may have. I will also discuss practical tips on how to manage scars. In Part I, I offer you practical tips. In Part II, I discuss how plastic surgery may help improve s...

In my work as a plastic surgeon, I am often asked about scars-- how to improve them, if they can be removed, if they will occur after a procedure, etc. In this episode, you’ll hear about a holistic approach, my approach, to improving the appearance of any scar you may have. I will also discuss practical tips on how to manage scars. In Part I, I offer you practical tips. In Part II, I discuss how plastic surgery may help improve s...

Do you remember the language requirement in school? Were you excited by it, or did you dread having yet another thing to pack into your head? What language did you learn? Did you hold onto it, or were you able to just pass the course and leave it behind?

I believe that language is currency. I was (and still am!) one of those people who wanted to travel and learn five languages. I wasn’t able to learn them all while being a double...

Do you remember the language requirement in school?  Were you excited by it, or did you dread having yet another thing to pack into your head?  What language did you learn?   Did you hold onto it, or were you able to just pass the course and leave it behind?

I believe that language is currency.  I was (and still am!) one of those people who wanted to travel and learn five languages.   I wasn’t able to learn them all while being a d...

Did you know that teeth age, too?  This episode is dedicated to how and how to take care of them for holistic wellness and beauty.

About The Host:

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.  

Dr. Madher...

Did you know that teeth age, too?  This episode is dedicated to how to take care of them for holistic wellness and beauty.

Keywords:

Dentin

Enamel

demineralization

About The Host:

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and...

Full Episode Description:

On today’s episode of 15FAB, I will summarize the latest Mckinsey report on the future of wellness, entitled: “The trends defining the $1.8 trillion global wellness market in 2024.”

Keywords:

Wellness

Weight management

Sleep 

Clinical

Doctor-recommended

Women’s health

Aging

Longevity

Sexual health

Personalization

About The Host:

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder...

What’s your beauty routine maintenance?

Do you feel pressured to add services and procedures to be beautiful?

DO you believe social media has played a role in promoting unhealthy beauty standards?

Today’s episode of 15FAB explores the idea from an article in the Business of Beauty online, entitled:

“Lashes, Brows, Botox: How Much is Too Much?”

Full Episode Description:

What’s your beauty routine maintenance?

Do you feel pres...

If you were to list your most important desires, what would they be? How would you go about attaining or achieving them? These are not simply #goals. These are deep desires of the soul. Dr. Madhere discusses the concept of sehnsucht.

About The Host: Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery. This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and inco...

Sometimes you just have to say “no.”

It is not a dirty word.  As Dr. Madhere discusses on today’s episode of 15FAB, saying “no” can be an act of integrity and self-preservation. Today’s episode is based on the work of Dr. Jennifer Freed.

About The Host:

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and i...

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery. This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine. Dr. Madhere’s approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, ...

Dr. Jennifer Freed is mystical and magical. She is a best-selling author, a renowned psychological astrologer, and a social and emotional education trainer.

Dr. Freed has penned ten books relating to personal growth, and has received epic media the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Goop, and Vogue. She recommends asking yourself these questions for 2024.

https://www.jenniferfreed.com/bio

Call to Action: To lear...

When the moon is in a waxing crescent phase, it is said to also be in a rebuilding phase. The end of 2023 brought such a moon phase at mid-December. Once the moon re-emerged with new energy, it is a beneficial time to set new intentions and work on self-improvement-- all to co-create your most Beautiful life.

In a very special live interview hosted by the venerable fashion house, the Valentino flagship on Madison Avenue in NYC, Dr...

Have you ever heard of shallow breathing or paradoxical respiration? Did you know that the depth of your breath has implications on your health and wellness?

After a compelling story about her personal visit with a physician, Dr. Madhere was inspired to use this topic as an episode of 15FAB. She briefly reviews the basic of the normal breath cycle then focuses on shallow breathing and its negative effects on mental and physical ...

Toxicity may reside in different parts of your body.  The breasts (women), and prostate (men), in particular, are a repository for toxic load.  For healthy living, and to maintain vitality, detox is an important part of an affective age management protocol.  Given modern society, our toxic load is unprecedentedly high-- from sources including but not limited to the environment, food, products, plastics, infections, stress, petrol-c...