The Smile Spa Podcast

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.