Transforming Bodies Podcast

“Once I started writing the book, I had a patient say to me, ‘Thank you for making me feel normal’ which seemed a perfect title for a book about body image and development and what is exactly “normal”?” - Dr Moradi  Normal: A Plastic Surgeon's Letter To His Daughters  A fantastic must-read and must-keep book about body image. This is the book that every parent, auntie, uncle, grandparent, and...

“We think our platform is actually really well set up for doctors to be able to advertise because they don't have control over the review function on our platform.” - Tom  RealSelf is the largest, most trusted online resource for people wanting to learn about plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures—and connect with top doctors and aesthetic providers. Wherever you are on your aesthetic j...

From a family mission to a company mission, followed by a global mission! In this heartfelt podcast I get to chat with Lina Leon, the International Marketing Director from Sciton, and get the rundown on a new initiative of giving back with the program “Sciton Cares”. “Sciton Cares is a program that we just launched with our physicians around the world where we will be supporting families in need t...

“The hardest part of this industry is finding the right skincare for you. So I always say to people, if you're happy, don't change a thing. But if you're not happy, now is the time to do something.” - James Vivian James Vivian is a Dermal Clinician from Victoria and has a skincare line called Viviology. He has a dedication, care and innate understanding of the links between skin, mind,...

When I hear the word menopausal - I’m all ears! On today’s podcast, we get to pick the brain of Dr Ginni Mansberg - a great person to speak to about Menopausal Skin. 🙌 Dr Ginni is a Co-Founder and Presenter of Don't Sweat It, author of The M Word - How to Thrive in Menopause. She is also the Co-Founder of ESK Evidence Skincare.  In this insightful podcast, we’ll learn what Menopausal Skin is...

In this second episode of our Special NSS Podcast Series Trish gets to chat with Dr Robyn Siperstein, Dermatologist based in Florida USA. She is an expert speaker on cosmetic dermatology and practice management. She is passionate about teaching, touring the US doing lectures, as well as holding her own courses teaching other medical professionals in the area. In this podcast, Dr Siperstein discuss...

Here’s the first of our NSS 2023 podcast Series and I am so excited to share our first interview with Dr Tim Edwards, President of the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr Edwards is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon based in Adelaide, South Australia. In this insightful podcast, Dr Edwards talks about the new AHPRA guidelines, the patient safety framework and how these changes are go...

In todays special episode Trish is joined by  Dr Naveen Somia, the Scientific Convenor of the 2023 Non-surgical symposium, who gives us a sneak peak into some of the exciting things to expect at this year's symposium on the Gold Coast, 23-25 June 2023. ❤️ If you haven't got your tickets yet, you can get them from nss@tphe.com.au or visit https://nonsurgical.org.au/   The excitement is on f...

Just recently two dear friends have daughters that have had elective surgery of the nether regions. It’s been a really interesting journey to share with each of them. They both wanted surgery for different reasons, and it has truly opened my eyes as to what people don’t like about themselves, what they consider abnormal, and how they have coped with these thoughts for many years before having surg...

Series 2 is finally here! And to start our first episode have you heard the buzz around Sciton STAX? What is Sciton STAX? How does it work?  I am thrilled to share with you this amazing podcast with Dr Julia Caroll, Dermatologist at Compass Dermatology in Toronto, Canada. In this podcast, we delve deep about the Sciton combinations treatments that Dr Julia Caroll is doing for her patients with out...

In this insightful podcast with Dr Matthew Peters, we chat about what a variety of skin removal surgery. We cover how long an operation can take, pain relief, how to manage scars and ask the big question about why his patients have such good looking belly buttons after surgery! Dr Matthew Peters is a Queensland-trained Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon, obtaining Fellowship of the Royal Australas...

“Our role is to identify areas that we can support the industry to have answers that are relevant to the realities that they're facing today.” - Tina Are you a Practitioner or an aesthetics business owner? This podcast is just right for you! In this insightful episode with Tina, you’ll hear more about the document- COVID SKIN MANIFESTATIONS AND SOLUTIONS PROGRAM. Over the past three months APAN ha...

Our podcast episode today has been a long overdue for me and Jennifer. So I am thrilled and excited that it’s finally happening! In today’s insightful episode, we discuss chronic wound healing, what it is all about, and how we can help ourselves recover. We also cover other things that can cause wound breakdown, what to do if you’re about to have surgery and how smoking can affect wounds and recov...

“Did you know that Graduates of The French Beauty Academy are starting on salaries upwards of $65,000 a year!  And while that's fantastic, it often isn't what attracts them to your business.” If you are a clinic owner, an aesthetics consumer, or an aspiring clinician, this podcast is just right for you! I was thrilled to finally get to catch up with Renee Smith, who is the Business Developmen...

When I hear the word regenerative - I’m all ears! On today’s podcast, we get to pick the brain of Jeannie Devereaux - who is I believe the best person to speak to about Dermal Regenerative Therapy. 🙌 So there’s PRP & there’s PRP - what’s it all about? We got to chat about therapeutic PRP, the different types of PRP, and how to navigate finding if you’re getting the treatment that you are thin...

I was thrilled to catch up with Percy, the VP and General Manager of Sciton International. Percy talks about Sciton’s history - where they came from and how they got to where they are today. Sciton is extremely proud of their history and the people they’ve gained along the way. As they say, “Winning in the time of change.” Sciton has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing private companies...

Welcome to the latest episode of Transforming Bodies after our short break to rebrand! 💓 I’m so excited to have Dr. Perron on the show today. We're gonna be talking about fat transfer, which is a procedure where you take fat from one area of the body and put it in another area of the body to kind of bring out volume and shape. In this insightful podcast, you’ll hear all about how this procedure w...

I am so excited to chat today with Lourette as she’s one of my fave social media superstars in the aesthetic industry. 💪 We talked about how she got into aesthetics, about the fact that although being an introvert, Lourette totally rocks the Instagram reels, and why she chooses to use Sciton devices in all her clinics. Lourette Du Toit is the Owner and Managing Director of Dermology Aesthetic &am...

The Oscar Hunt set up caught my attention in the last Non Surgical Symposium so I am thrilled to chat with Chris who is the founder of Oscar Hunt. He talked about how he started this business, how they help their clients to express themselves by their clothes, the process in purchasing their funky, cool suits and many more. Life is a journey and fashion is part of it. Oscar Hunt can help you reali...

In today's episode I got to chat with Cheryl who is a Registered Nurse from the Lotus Institute. Cheryl is passionate about wound care and In this insightful episode, we discuss the effectiveness of using Stratamed for wound healing. We get into the use of the Stratpharma range (for open wounds) and abnormal scar prevention, and we go through why she uses Stratamed as a wound dressing for traumati...

As a skin care-obsessed individual, you know the importance of using the right products for your specific skin type. 💓 In this podcast, I really can't hide my excitement as I talked to Vivien, the Managing Director of JMSR Australia. She discussed how they first came about Jan Marini Skin Research, what's inside their five steps Skin Care Management System™, and their recent Hyla3D™ Face Cream....

Recently I got to catch up with Joseph Brown, the Global Vice President of Vero Hair on his favourite topic - Hair Restoration. Are you interested in hair restoration solutions? There's no denying that the hair restoration market has surged in recent years and is on track to see even greater substantial growth in the next decade as more consumers explore their options. VERO Hair™ offers the latest...

Another insightful podcast today as Trish chatted with Dr Richard Chafoo - a triple certified Plastic Surgeon. Dr Chafoo is from La Jolla Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, based in California. In this episode, you will discover all you need to know about Hair Restoration, using NeoGraft and their recent technology which is the ARTAS iX. Dr Chafoo also discusses how long it takes, who are eligible c...

Trish chatted with Phil Schramm, the General Manager of Sciton Australia & New Zealand. "Listening to the experts on these procedures, which in itself is definitely advantageous. But to see some of these experts, truly using the machine and using it to the best of its ability adds another dimension." We are obsessed with laser & light - but we are even more obsessed with talking about its magic. T...

We chatted with Dr. Shahram Shahidi on today's podcast about Rhinoplasty surgery and Stratamed post-surgery. Dr. Shahidi has performed thousands of Rhinoplasties over the past 15 years. His treatment philosophy is to create not just an aesthetically natural and beautiful nose but a healthy, functional airway. We can't wait to share it with you all. To listen more, tap the LINK IN BIO