Through Thick And Skin: The Podcast

Erin Jensen, PA our skin expert is joined by Megan, the in-house entertainment to break down not just any moisturizers but CORRECTIVE Moisturizers. Why just use a cream that hydrates the surface when you can use a Moisturizer that boosts collagen production, decreases fine lines, and brightens your complexion?! Listeners desperate for help with rosacea, broken capillaries, and overall dullness of...

Episode 31 is all about Erin and her Journey to PA School! This is the episode you've all been waiting for: to answer the #1 most frequently asked question in our DM... "How did Erin become a PA?" "What classes did she take?" "What is PA school? WHAT IS A PA? Can I be a PA????" This episode is a LONG time coming. So please, share this with your friends who are curious a...

One of Erin's goal in life is to put the Inland Empire on the map. How is she hoping to do that? To start, our skin care boutique is the only Skinceuticals flagship locations in the 'burbs. (for our out of town listeners, it's hard to compete with our glamorous neighbor Los Angeles) And with the flagship status comes the infamous Custom D.O.S.E. machine! The Custom D.O.S.E. machine by...

For Episode 29, we brought on a Special Guest: Electrologist & Self-Proclaimed "Human Groomer" Stephanie Rubi! Stephanie has been changing lives by performing Electrology since 2006 at her Boutique in Claremont (and TODAY is actually the 14th Year Anniversary of Rubiology!) She first discovered Electrolysis for herself as a teenager because at age 13 she had a 5 o'clock shadow, and...

I'm sure you heard of Antioxidants in your food (Red Wine anyone?) But what can Antioxidants do for your skin? During Episode 28 of Through Thick & Skin Podcast, Erin the Science Nerd/Skin Expert breaks it down so Megan can understand (by referring to Antioxidants as heros and free radicals as 'the other woman' trying to steal your man 😂) Erin also explains WHY ingredients are imp...

For Episode 27, we wanted to talk about acne, specifically acne that isn't discussed as much: breakouts on the back, booty, chest and lower mouth (caused by chronic face mask usage!)😷 Sad but true: BACNE (Back+Acne) happens. AND on the chest (Including the nipples!) Not to mention breakouts on the booty too! 😩 These breakouts are not only embarrassing but also painful (emotionally & phys...

For Episode 26, Megan bogarts the entire episode for a little storytime. She recounts her early 20's when she moved to Queretaro, Mexico and lived there for a year, becoming fluent in Spanish (and flirting!). This move was one of the best decisions of her life, and during this episode she makes suggestions on how to shake things up in case you're feeling aimless or just scared. Why did she...

For Episode 25 of Through Thick & Skin Podcast we are elated to have model, motivational speaker, eternal optimist and overall beautiful human @germainenichols as our guest! We talked about how she got into modeling (by accident!) how her failures turned into being valuable gifts, and as with every guest, we ask some fun questions at the end to showcase her grounded, tender, and Taurus energy!...

For Episode 24 of Through Thick & Skin Podcast we want to talk about what kept our heads above water during the stay at home mandate: E-comm!  Remember March 2020? We all thought we were gonna take a couple of weeks off, enjoy Tiger King, and master the art of baking sourdough bread 😩 Then reality set in... As a client facing provider, Erin Jensen, PA quickly realized that she had to up the a...

For Episode 23 of Through Thick & Skin podcast, Erin & Megan continuing answering questions from our followers as Part 2 of our no holds barred Q&A, and for this episode, things get pretty deep... Megan gets really vulnerable and reveals why she quit drinking at the ripe age of 22. Who would've thought that the rowdiest woman at the party is the most sober?! From a biz standpoint,...

For Episode 22 of Through Thick and Skin Podcast, Erin & Megan asked followers to ask questions about ANYTHING; whether it was related to personal life, skincare, or business in general. We received many questions, so this will be part 1 of 2 for the no holds-barred Q&A...Wanna know what Megan did during the worst date of her life or what Erin recommends when someone asked about using boto...

For Episode 21 of Through Thick & Skin Podcast, our HBIC Erin Jensen, PA is taking over, running the whole episode on her own. She wanted to discuss how the most recent closure mandated by California Governor Newsom has affected our small business and how she keeps it all together, also her personal opinion of whether getting your hair dyed will get you sick. She also offers great tips on how...

Episode 20 of Through Thick & Skin Podcast is the first of its kind since we created the show: Megan is running the hour-long episode on her own! Who else better to discuss "How To Boost Self-Confidence" than Meg The Original Stallion?? How does a bigger-than-life 6 footer fit into a 5'2" world? Fake it 'til you make it, baby! Plus keep a supportive group of loved ones arou...

Who likes confrontation? Who enjoys difficult conversations that can be painfully awkward!? Neither Erin nor Megan, but when you own your own business, unfortunately some clients can be disrespectful or just plain mean, and we don't tolerate that behavior. During Episode 19, Erin offers tips from her years of experience in the Aesthetic Industry on how to let go of a client respectfully, with...

On Episode 18, Erin and Megan dive into their best tips for creating a client experience that doesn't take much effort or money and keeps clients coming back for more. Did you know that one of the main motivators behind creating The Treatment Skin Boutique was because of Erin's own personal frustrating experiences as a patient? (She's still bitter about being at a doctors office who wa...

After a 2 week break from Through Thick and Skin Podcast we are back with a guest that was DEFINITELY worth the wait. Our Aesthetic soul sister Vanessa Lee, RN joins us on Episode 17 to discuss how her and Erin met, how she created her beauty bar "The Things We Do" which bridges her Filipina heritage with cosmetic medicine as well as how the hard work she endured got her to where she is to...

For Episode 16 of Through Thick & Skin Podcast we talk about a touchy subject: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly about Instagram Influencers.   Tune into to hear about our humble beginnings like the Boots-On-The-Ground marketing (which still gives Megan PTSD to this day) as well as some of the nightmare interactions we have had with some 'influencers'. Good news? We have met some LOVEL...

Episode 15 of: Teen Skin Care! Did you know that Erin Jensen's personal issues with Acne is what inspired her to become a Derm PA? So this topic holds a special place in her heart. During this episode, she offers the most effective tips and tricks that she has collected over the 11+ years in getting Teens to take care of their skin. Do you think you're teen is the only one who won't wa...

What will our business look like when we go back to 'normal'? The answer to that question changes every day. During Episode 14, Erin Jensen, PA explains how differently The Treatment will operate, how taking things one day at a time are more crucial than ever, and how everyone needs to take a CHILL PILL and tip your delivery person fatter than ever! Also Megan makes a humble request for a...

If you haven't heard our podcast before, SPF is pretty much dropped in every episode because we truly believe it is the most effective product for skin health and preventing the signs of aging. During this episode, Megan shares the error of her tanning booth ways and Erin drops her favorite drugstore sunscreen brands for when she's in a pinch or lost her luggage on vacay. Make sure to list...

On Episode 12, Erin and Megan acknowledge that money is a concern these days, since the current economic has affected our spending. We understand some of us are out of work or are underemployed, so Erin offers suggestions on the TWO essential skin care products you should have in your regimen to make it effective (yet not break the bank!). The sisters also share stories on their humble beginnings...

Who has the rule book to "How to Run a biz heavily dependent on being client facing during a Pandemic"?! We couldn't find it, so we had to make one ourselves. During Episode 11 of Through Thick & Skin, we wanted to talk about how our business has changed during COVID-19 pandemic. This isn't an episode about stats concerning the virus itself, but rather how we had to pivot our b...

During Episode 10, Erin and Megan talk about how about they maintain a work/life balance. Running their own brand means a lot of sacrifices, but they are sure to make self-care a priority. As sisters, they're cut from the same cloth meaning that hard work is in their DNA. But how does Megan, as a single lady with no kids, work hard and play harder? How does Erin as a mama to 3 blow off steam?...

Erin and Megan have VERY different views on pregnancy. Megan never wants to give birth yet Erin has been pregnant 3 times, so this episode is peppered with Megan's personal viewpoints but more importantly Erin, with years of experience in dermatology, offers her expertise on how to take care of your skin while pregnant and nursing.

During Episode 8, we focus on SWEAT. Sweating from all body parts can be mortifying, so Erin Jensen, PA-C shares her years of experience in medical dermatology and explains how to combat those embarrassing sweaty moments with a variety of solutions. She breaks down the different kind of treatments for #hyperhidrosis and per usual, Megan throws in a little personal story, this time talking about he...