Asking For A Friend
Hormonal mood swings. Uncomfortable digestion issues. The delicate balance of work, motherhood and sanity. Each episode of Asking For A Friend uses real-world experience and expert insight to tackle the struggles women don't get to openly talk about enough. No question is off the table once Carrie uncorks the cabernet with her cast of healthcare professionals, including Dr. Marguerite Weston and Dr. Michelle Sieffert!
Episodes
How Three Experts Took Different Paths To Create “Desired Healthcare”
A great practice starts with great people. And so, this time, we’re doing a little consultation of our own to meet the minds behind Donaldson.
In this special episode of Asking For A Friend, host Carrie Esposito sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson, Dr. Michelle Sieffert and Dr. Marguerite Weston to explore how three very different career paths and upbringings cam...
The Intimate Connection Between Digestion Issues, Acne Breakouts & Feeling Better In Your Skin
If your gut’s a mess and your skin is too — you’re totally not imagining it! In this episode, we connect the dots between digestion, inflammation and acne to help you understand what your body’s been trying to say all along.
Our skincare and functional medicine experts break down the science (and the symptoms) behind that stubborn skin...
Lasers. Fillers. Cosmetic Tatooing. What's Worth Your Time, Money & Discomfort?
You should be skeptical of any new TikTok trend that no one has ever heard of but promises results!
In this episode of Asking For A Friend, Carrie Esposito sits down with Columbus’s go-to aesthetics dream team to unpack the lasers, injectables, facials and tattooing treatments that actually move the needle (literally and figuratively).
This episo...
Your Unblushing Foray Into Women's Sexual Health
Women’s sexual health deserves straight answers, minus the shame and side-eye. In this episode, we get clear on what’s normal, what’s treatable and what actually helps you feel comfortable and confident in your body.
🌟 Everything We’re Covering:
- OB/Gyn vs. Uro/Gyn vs. Functional Medicine: who is responsible for what & and how the functional medicine approach...
Tips, Triumphs & Real Talk About Balancing It All
Motherhood isn’t always picture-perfect. Sometimes? It’s pure survival mode!
In this episode, we’re sharing the real, unfiltered side of being a mom: the never-ending multitasking, the overlooked wins, the fails and the constant pressure to “do it all.”
This episode is for any mom who needs validation, support, and a reminder that it’s OK to not have it all figured out. If you’ve...
Peeling Back The Curtain (& Bedsheets) To Highlight Misconceptions About Menopause!
We kicked off Asking For A Friend live with cocktails and a candid conversation about a topic that affects every woman eventually: menopause. In this special episode, we’re laying it all out with unfiltered insight and expert perspectives, along with some good laughs about sex, hormones and the real-life experience of aging in a woman’s body.
This...
We Don't Have To Go Through Menopause The Way Mom Did!
We need to have the talk. You know the one! The one about hormones — because they do way more than just cause hot flashes. In this episode, we’re breaking down the role estrogen and progesterone play in everything from mood to memory to metabolism, and why the first signs of perimenopause are often easy to miss (until they’re not!).
Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s or beyond,...
What’s Worth It, What's Not & How To Age Like You — Not A Totally Different Person!
Let’s talk about aging gracefully — not erasing every line but enhancing your natural beauty! In this episode, we’re breaking down how facial plastic surgery and professional medspa treatments can help you look and feel like the best version of yourself. We're also uncovering some of those shadier TikTok trends that could damage your s...
Exploring The Health Benefits Of Plastic Surgery
We're cutting through the noise and getting real about tummy tucks, liposuction and what happens to your body during plastic surgery. From muscle repair to excess skin removal, this candid conversation dives into the medical and cosmetic benefits of these procedures!
Whether you're curious about recovery, prepping for surgery or wondering what’s truly possible, ou...
Whether you've heard it called Ozempic, Wegovy or semaglutide, we are almost certain you have heard of the prescription weight loss injections that have taken over our social media feeds!
In this episode, we’re diving into the science, misconceptions and realities of these fat loss injections, plus the lifestyle strategies that can help you feel stronger and more confident — at any stage of your life.
The To...
Get Clarity On How To Look Refreshed, Never Overdone
Today, we are going further than skin-deep to answer your top questions about Botox, fillers and how to achieve a balanced and refreshed look. Our experts break down the science, artistry and possibilities of medical-grade skincare, injectables and the cutting-edge treatments the world needs to know about!
Everything We're Covering:
- How to refine your appearance whil...
Are those viral diet plans and at-home skin "hacks" really as effective as they claim? Spoiler alert: most of them aren't just ineffective – they could actually be harmful to your health!
Host Carrie Esposito is joined by Marguerite Weston, MD (a double board-certified functional medicine physician), medical aesthetician Nikki Rucinsky and an extremely busy mother Liz Donaldson to tackle some of the most misleading di...
In the premiere episode of Asking for a Friend, we’re bringing in the experts from Donaldson to shed light on one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures: breast augmentation.
Join Carrie, Jeffrey Donaldson, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon, along with Dr. Marguerite Weston, double board-certified functional medicine physician, and skincare expert Nikki Rucinsky, as they discuss everything you need to know about...
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