Feeling Good Naked

Menopause Matters. In this episode, we interview menopause advocate, Jacqueline Pascarl, OAM, MASHA CMHS SMT as she helps create bold and supportive spaces for women navigating the transition through menopause. From managing symptoms to challenging stigma, the show advocates for understanding, dignity, and strength during this transformative stage of life. It’s not just about surviving menopause,...

Men, we need to talk. “Erectile dysfunction” is old news. Let’s call it what it is: E rectile Fitness . I sat down with Dr. Elliot Justin, founder of FirmTech…AKA the man who built the Fitbit for your penis. Men.. Do you want to track your sexual fitness? 💪 Track your erections 📊 See your stats 🔥 Make them last longer Don’t skip this one! You and your partner will thank me later. 🎧 Listen in a...

Fueling Over 40: Nutrition that honors your next chapter. We want to know how to eat in a way that supports energy, hormones, metabolism, and longevity. Wellness after 40 isn't about restriction, it's about restoration. That’s why I brought on the incredible Kimberly Nanninga, nutritionist + founder of @vipweightlossofiowa , to give us the lowdown on: 💉 Nutrition for weight loss, energy...

In this episode of Feeling Good Naked , we sit down with fashion industry icon Abby Murray for a candid conversation about personal style, self-expression, and dressing with confidence. Abby shares insights from her career in fashion, tips on how to find your signature look, and why confidence is the ultimate accessory. Whether you're revamping your wardrobe or redefining your image, this epi...

In this insightful episode, we take a deep dive into the concept of aging actively...what it means, why it matters, and how to approach it with purpose. Our discussion centers around the importance of women intentionally working on strength, mobility, and balance throughout life in order to age with vitality and independence. We’re joined by a special guest, Kristy Basinger, PT, CHT, a highly expe...

Welcome to the newly rebranded Feeling Good Naked podcast — same mission, new energy! Formerly known as Make Me Pretty , this show is all about supporting you in "feeling f@$&ing fabulous after 40." In this episode, I’m sharing why I decided to hijack my own podcast, the story behind the bold new name, and what you can expect moving forward. It’s time to strip away old expectations a...

Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall as two expert injectors chat about Botox and fillers? This episode of Feeling Good Naked gives you exactly that. Host Katie Allen, PA-C, sits down with seasoned injector Caroline Barnes, RN, FNP-S, for a candid conversation about their favorite fillers and tox—what they use, where, and why. Caroline’s journey into aesthetics began unexpectedly. After starting he...

Do you ever want to be a fly on a wall to hear what discussions about the aesthetic industry may sound like between aesthetic providers? Well, here you go. This episode records a candid discussion between your host, Katie Allen, PA-C and Rebecca Shori, NP. Rebecca has been in aesthetics since 2017 and was a nurse in spine/orthopedics prior to her transition into this industry. She currently works...

We got to sit down with Creative Content Marketing Strategist, Shanice Linton to discuss "Stepping into your Creative Content Era," with an emphasis on the aesthetic industry. In this episode, she emphasizes the need for authenticity and the approval for individualism in a market that puts such emphasis on appearances. Her encouragement to begin where you currently are is a breath of fre...

In this episode, we interviewed Urology PA, Ben Abebe, PA-C about Erectile Dysfunction in Men. It can be a sensitive subject in men and a frustrating space for themselves and their partners.  In this episode with begin the discussion of when and how to discuss concerns with their provider...it's never too early. He explains that this dysfunction causes can be physiologic, psychologic or a com...

What an honor it was to interview Shanice Linton on "How to Overcome your fear of getting on camera as an Aesthetic Injector." From the novice to the experienced, this episode of Make Me Pretty podcast  gives guidance for the mindset of getting on camera through preparedness. Shanice discusses tips and tricks for personal presentation as well as cinematography. Her advice with overcoming...

The body's plumbing, or urinary system works well much of the time on most people but when it doesn't it can disrupt daily life significantly and possibly cause illness.  In this episode, we were fortunate to get to sit down with a Physician Associate in Urology,  Ben Abebe, PA-C  to discuss when things are working well in the urinary system, as well as when they are not functioning  as...

I delivered a BABY,  now what? In this episode we discuss challenges, developments and plans to improve post-partum care in a casual format in hopes of sparking conversations. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses have assessed and are developing national initiatives to improve care in the postpartum perio...

Get ready, as Rhonda Massey, CNM, gives us an introduction of how to best care for "Those Lovely Lady Parts...Down There." From an introduction of the basic female anatomy to the best soaps, lubricants and things to avoid she shares with us how to best take care of our personal "QUEEN," "Brittany", Vagina & friends, "The Palace," or whatever cute name yo...

Brachioplasty for "Bat Wings" is hosted by  Katie Allen, PA-C.  Whether it is genetic misfortune or massive weight loss, if your upper arms have loose skin that wobbles, jiggles, wiggles or waves then you've probably heard of the term "Bat Wings." Unfortunately, exercise to the arms can improve muscle tone but it does not decrease the loose skin so individuals seek out way...

This episode lets you into a casual discussion between myself, Katie Allen, PA-C, and Madison Holmes, NP while interviewing her on the use of fillers for panfacial rejuvenation (full-face rejuvenation). Looking at the entirety of the face and ways to create a refreshed and balanced appearance is important in the initial assessment and plan for patients. Madison worked as a nurse in the Emergency D...

Blessed with the opportunity to interview Jenn Cobbs, PA-C, a respected colleague and former PA classmate...she is BRILLIANT, DRIVEN, BEAUTIFUL and BLACK. Together, she and I begin a discussion on the multi-layered topic of "Minorities in Aesthetics," scratching the surface for providers, patients and the industry. Jenn has been a board certified Physician Assistant for over 16 years, wi...

It was an honor to interview Dr. Keshma Saujani, MD, FACOG to discuss a procedure/surgery specific to women: LABIAPLASTY. Dr. Saujani is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Longstreet Clinic Obstetrics and Gynecology and also holds board certification in minimally invasive GYN surgery.  Her medical skills are remarkable, her reputation is impeccable, she cares passionately about her...

"You're so Vein" with guest, Haley Queen, PA-C gives us incite  into the evaluation and treatment the vasculature of the lower body.  She gives an overview of both cosmetic and non-cosmetic conditions, as well as options available for treatment. All of the organ systems of the body rely on appropriate blood flow to and from the targeted sites in order to provide nutrition and remove...

Plainly stated: Acne sucks.  Not only can it indicate an underlying systemic medical condition, but it can cause permanent scarring, cause painful nagging cysts and can cause significant psychological distress. Boooooo!!! The chronic use of masks during the pandemic has led to a subclass of acne related to masks call Maskne and we don't like it either.   In this episode, we have the privilege...

Are you looking tired, intense, angry, or sad?  In this episode of "Make Me Pretty", we review common reasons originating from heavy upper eyelids and/or a heavy brow.  We review slight non-surgical options but primarily focus on surgical options such as an Upper Lid Blepharoplasty (upper eyelid lift) and various Browlifts. These are surgical procedures that can be performed separately o...

The eyes are one of the first things we see on a person. They can "say" a lot without one single word spoken.  On a good day, the skin under the eye is smooth, hydrated, tight, with good light reflection, few lines and little puffiness. BUUUUUUT when this area is dry, wrinkled, has darkened skin,  shadowing of the tissues, significant laxity or large pockets of puffiness then one can loo...

With time, all breasts have a potential to experience deflation and/or sagging. All breast shapes and sizes can be affected.  In time, an  "A" cup can become a droopy "A" cup, a "B" cup,  a droopy "B" cup,  a "C" cup,  a droopy "C" cup and so on. Poor genetics, gravity and physical body changes (e.g. pregnancy,  significant weight shifts...

Do you have smoker's lines that surround your mouth? Whether or not cigarettes are the cause of those lines, I've never met anyone that's okay with them. In fact, I often state that many of my "hippie" friends are not okay with those lines as they can make us look dehydrated and unhealthy.  Perioral lines are quite challenging to treat and often need multiple modalities to...

It'd be nice to avoid too much thought on small areas such as the earlobes but there are several primary reasons why they can have a negative appearance. Natural aging and accidental or purposeful stretching of a pierced opening are the most likely reasons that we may find ourselves inquiring about options to repair damaged lobes.  Whether a patient is desirous of an appropriate display of th...