Forever FAB Podcast

This episode will be a reading from Litro magazine online.  Given all the strife and drama in the world, I felt it appropriate to think about privilege and freedom.  While I may not full agree with the author’s points, the reading is, nonetheless, something to think about.   Full Episode Description   This episode will be a reading from Litro magazine online.  Given all the strife and drama in the...

If you want to live a long, healthy and beautiful life, there are some things you just have to do.  Along with eating well, exercising adequately, fostering a positive outlook-- you know-- living by the FAB Five Tips for a Beautiful Life-- it’s important o look after yourself.  In this episode of 15FAB, I’ll remind you of the ways to take care of yourself so that you may help to take care of other...

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. Madhere’s approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded...

There is a quote by Brene Brown that states “Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness. If it doesn't feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive.”   Today, we’re going to delve into vulnerability, and how it may release your creativity and also lead you to feeling empowered.  I know-- it all sounds paradoxical, but we have a brilliant mi...

There is a quote by Brene Brown that states “Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness. If it doesn't feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive.”   Today, we’re going to delve into vulnerability, and how it may release your creativity and also lead you to feeling empowered.  I know-- it all sounds paradoxical, but we have a brilliant mi...

If you want to live a long, healthy and beautiful life, there are some things you just have to do.  Along with eating well, exercising adequately, fostering a positive outlook-- you know-- living by the FAB Five Tips for a Beautiful Life-- science provides other things we should pay attention to.  This episode of 15 minutes of FAB, I introduce you to a specific protein that may help extend life.  ...

With the change of season, your skin and hair care routines should change as well to adjust to the warmer weather.  The environmental changes ask that you reset and transition into a different phase of your life.  These FAB tips will help you to glow naturally-- inside and out!   Keywords: Summer Transition Celebration Transformation Abundance Vitaglow Multivitamins About The Host:   Dr. Shirley M...

There isn’t always something to get excited about in the beauty industry.  There is a new technology, however, that seems promising.  Exosomes in skincare have been touted as a breakthrough for greater effectiveness and more specifically targeted skincare concerns.  I’ll dive deeper into this science to see if it can be useful, effective and beautiful. Keywords:   Innovation Skincare Beauty Exosom...

It’s been that kind of day.  Post Mercury retrograde, today feels… hectic, off, unstable.  The truth is that sometime, things are messy.  This is the truth of living a beautiful Life.  Without the unraveling, there can be no transformation.  Where is the light if there had been no darkness.   I was having that kind of day.  So, I changed my intention for the original content of this episode to som...

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 ho...

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...

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 appeare...

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 appeare...

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 p...

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 p...

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 le...

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 abl...

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 c...

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 nu...

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 pl...

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...

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 spir...

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, a...

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 backe...

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...