The Smile Spa Podcast

In this episode of The Dr. Aimee Podcast, Dr. Aimee flips the script and pulls her co-producer and JourneyWell co-owner, Tim Simmons, out from behind the camera for a real-talk conversation about artificial intelligence. This show usually lives at the intersection of health, wellness, and faith — mind, body, and soul. So where does AI fit in? As Dr. Aimee puts it, it doesn't just relate to one of...

Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger joins Dr. Meghna Dassani, "the sleep dentist," on The Healthy Sleep Revolution podcast for a rich, honest conversation about energy, sleep, stress, inflammation, and the science of natural peptides. Together they unpack the difference between natural and synthetic peptides, how peptides communicate with the body at a cellular level, and why supporting the body's own healing...

Carrie Kavanagh drank for thirty years without ever hitting the kind of rock bottom people expect to hear about. She had the career, the kids, the church. She also had a bottle always going in the fridge so she'd never have to count. She joins Dr. Aimee to talk about gray area drinking — the woman whose life looks fine from the outside and who starts at five every afternoon. What the progression a...

Brittany Boudreaux spent 20 years climbing the mortgage industry ladder before realizing it was the wrong ladder. Then God asked her to cancel the retreat she'd built, refund every ticket, and start over — expecting five women. One hundred and twenty showed up. Brittany joins Dr. Aimee to talk about why so many Christian women are quietly alone, what it costs to take the mask off, and how the R3 r...

Ever been told your bloodwork is "normal" — but you still don't feel like yourself? The unexplained weight gain around your middle. The fatigue that coffee can't fix. The irritability, the brain fog, the sense that something shifted in your 40s and no one can tell you what. In this episode of the Dr. Aimee podcast, functional medicine expert Dr. Lynn Duhe explains why conventional lab ranges miss...

In this episode, Spencer and Marylee Mounger — owners of The Well, a faith-based fitness studio in Baton Rouge — share the story behind building a business and a marriage at the same time. We dig into what makes their approach to faith-based fitness different from a typical gym, the deeper spiritual meaning behind the name "The Well," and how they've built a space centered on whole-person wellness...

In this episode, Dominique Edmond — founder of EPW Publishing and First Heroes — joins the show to break down what real accountability looks like, why so many fathers struggle to stay present, and how one confrontation with a mentor changed the entire course of his life. We dig into his signature APP for Success and SODA Model frameworks, what it actually takes to write and publish a book, how AI...

Andrea never set out to become a leadership coach. Raised in a family that constantly encouraged growth, adaptability, and self-awareness, she spent years studying organizational communication, human behavior, leadership, and personal development. But it wasn't formal education alone that shaped her perspective — it was navigating life's challenges, embracing uncertainty, and learning how to lead...

Melodie Simone thought her future was already mapped out. Growing up surrounded by music, radio, creativity, and performance in New York City, she was pursuing a career in audio engineering and media — until one moment completely changed the direction of her life. After hearing a quiet but undeniable message — “You cannot serve two masters” — Melodie walked away from the path she thought she was m...

After being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease out of nowhere, Ashley Cole’s entire view of health changed. As a former pharmaceutical sales rep, fitness competitor, busy mom of two, and wellness entrepreneur, Ashley had spent years chasing performance, discipline, and “healthy living” — until her body forced her to slow down. From extreme dieting and fitness competition burnout to autoimmune flare-up...

After years of living in constant stress, exhaustion, and chronic pain, Mark Nichols reached a breaking point. Running his own business, battling brain fog, and struggling with anxiety and inflammation, he realized something wasn’t working — and quick fixes weren’t the answer. Instead of relying on temporary solutions, Mark began a deep journey into understanding how the body truly heals — through...

Welcome back to the Smile Spa Podcast! I’m Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger — and each week, I share conversations around mindset, personal growth, and whole-body wellness to help you feel beautiful, balanced, and at peace — inside and out. 💗 This episode came at a time when my own life was shifting in ways I never expected. I was stepping away from dentistry and into a new purpose — and in the middle of...

Welcome back to the Smile Spa Podcast! I’m Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger — and each week, I sit down with amazing guests to talk about personal growth, mindset, and whole-body wellness. My goal is to help you feel beautiful, balanced, and at peace — inside and out. 💗 This episode is one of the most personal and sacred conversations I’ve ever shared. I sat down with my dear friend Angela Bertone, a woma...

Welcome back to the Smile Spa Podcast! This episode is incredibly close to my heart. As we step into 2026, I felt a deep pull to shift the conversation — not just toward physical health, but toward mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Jennifer Zachary has been a grounding force for me for years — especially during seasons when life felt heavy, confusing, or overwhelming. In this conversation...

What if the reason you can’t get “consistent” with health isn’t discipline… it’s mindset? In this episode of The Smile Spa Podcast, Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger sits down with Jennifer DeTracy for a powerful, real-world breakdown of what actually creates lasting transformation—physically, mentally, and financially. Jenn has spent nearly 30 years in the health, wellness, and leadership space, and she do...

After 20 years of broken nights, four prescription sleep medications, and constant exhaustion, Sean finally found something that changed everything: peptides. In this episode, he shares how he went from 90 minutes of fragmented sleep to deep, restorative nights — backed by real Oura Ring data and dramatic changes in his body composition. His story stunned an entire peptide conference and may compl...

In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most powerful and fast-moving conversations in wellness right now: peptides — synthetic, natural, injectable, oral, and everything in between. If you’ve ever wondered what actually works, what’s hype, and what’s legitimately transforming real lives, this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been searching for. This is a raw, honest deep dive blending...

He’s 57 years old and wakes up every single day at 2:45 a.m. — no caffeine, no excuses, no burnout. For four decades, Ken Falgoust has trained Olympic athletes, actors, and thousands of real people. But what he’s discovered about inflammation, peptides, and true balance could change how you think about health forever. 💪 About This Episode In this conversation, we dive into the science and spiritu...

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Peptides are everywhere online—but what actually helps you get lean without sacrificing muscle? Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger and Melanie Hebert (Make Wellness) break down bioactive precision peptides —what they are, how they differ from synthetic injections, and why body composition matters more than the scale. We also talk affordability, support products (hydration & calm), and how GLP-1 users can...

Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger (The Smile Spa, Baton Rouge) kicks off the reinvented Smile Spa Podcast with Jude Marino (Louisiana Medical Group) to unpack today’s hottest wellness trend: peptides. We cover GLP-1s (semaglutide/tirzepatide), why “food noise” fades, oral health pros/cons (dry mouth, reflux, decay), and affordable natural options like NAD+ and glutathione. Plus: a first look at Smile Spa We...

Dr. Aimee Russo-Mounger returns to the podcast world with a brand-new vision for Smile Spa. In this first episode, she shares why she’s bringing the podcast back locally, what listeners can expect moving forward, and how Smile Spa is expanding beyond dentistry to embrace full-body wellness.