Asking For A Friend

By: Asking For A Friend
  • Summary

  • Hormonal mood swings. Uncomfortable digestion issues. The delicate balance of work, motherhood and sanity. Each episode of Asking For A Friend uses real-world experience and expert insight to tackle the struggles women don't get to openly talk about enough.

    No question is off the table once Carrie uncorks the cabernet with her cast of healthcare professionals, including Dr. Marguerite Weston and Dr. Michelle Sieffert!

    © 2025 Asking For A Friend
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Episodes
  • Estrogen, Progesterone & That First Hot Flash
    Apr 22 2025

    We Don't Have To Go Through Menopause The Way Mom Did!

    We need to have the talk. You know the one! The one about hormones — because they do way more than just cause hot flashes. In this episode, we’re breaking down the role estrogen and progesterone play in everything from mood to memory to metabolism, and why the first signs of perimenopause are often easy to miss (until they’re not!).

    Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s or beyond, understanding your hormones is one of the most powerful things you can do for your energy, your mindset and your overall well-being.

    ⭐Everything We're Covering⭐

    • The impact of low estrogen beyond just hot flashes and low libido
    • Brain fog and how hormones might be to blame
    • Why creatine could be your new best friend
    • Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) actually safe?
    • What to take for hormone balance and lasting energy
    • How to reduce brain fog during perimenopause
    • Why building and maintaining muscle becomes critical as we age
    • The hormonal impact of alcohol (and how much is too much)
    • Tips to naturally balance hormones and boost energy
    • … & more insight you won’t find on your "For You" page

    Meet Your Experts:

    Joining host Carrie Esposito (who's asking all the questions we've been too shy to bring up) are three passionate experts dedicated to helping women feel like themselves again:

    ⚕️ Dr. Marguerite Weston — A double board-certified functional medicine physician who helps women uncover the root cause of their symptoms and take back control of their health using evidence-based lifestyle, supplement and hormone strategies.

    👩‍⚕️ Angie Scala, NP – Nurse practitioner and fertility specialist who offers a fresh, compassionate take on hormonal health, from perimenopause to postmenopause.

    🧘‍♀️ Tiffany Wagner – Health-minded working mom, runner and yogi, bringing her honest perspective on what it’s really like navigating hormonal shifts while balancing a full life.

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Facial Plastic Surgery at 20, 30, 40 & Beyond
    Apr 9 2025

    What’s Worth It, What's Not & How To Age Like You — Not A Totally Different Person!

    Let’s talk about aging gracefully — not erasing every line but enhancing your natural beauty! In this episode, we’re breaking down how facial plastic surgery and professional medspa treatments can help you look and feel like the best version of yourself. We're also uncovering some of those shadier TikTok trends that could damage your skin or speed up the aging process!

    From the strategic facelift to science-backed supplements, our experts are clearing the air on what’s safe, what works, and what’s just noise.

    Everything We're Covering:

    • Treatments by decade: what’s worth considering at 20, 30, 40 and beyond — based on biology and research, not what social media says!
    • Supplements that can actually improve skin health (and which ones are just hype)
    • The truth about red light therapy: what it can do, and what it definitely can’t
    • Why facial surgery has one of the highest satisfaction rates in plastic surgery
    • The reasons why getting a facelift in your 50s may lead to better results than waiting until 60
    • How young is too young for filler & retinol

    Meet Your Experts:

    Joining host Carrie Esposito (who is considering a facelift herself) are the experts who know everything there is about face procedures, surgical recovery & skin health:

    • Dr. Michelle Sieffert – Board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in facial rejuvenation procedures. With a focus on enhancing natural beauty through expertly performed facelifts, neck lifts, blepharoplasty and more, Dr. Sieffert helps patients age on their own terms!
    • Marguerite Weston, MD, IFMCP – Functional medicine provider helping patients understand the root causes behind skin aging and weight fluctuations. Her holistic approach blends nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle support to improve overall skin quality and slow aging naturally.

    🎥 Watch The Full Episode On YouTube Here!

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • What You Need To Know About Tummy Tuck, Liposuction & Diastasis Recti
    Mar 7 2025

    Exploring The Health Benefits Of Plastic Surgery

    We're cutting through the noise and getting real about tummy tucks, liposuction and what happens to your body during plastic surgery. From muscle repair to excess skin removal, this candid conversation dives into the medical and cosmetic benefits of these procedures!

    Whether you're curious about recovery, prepping for surgery or wondering what’s truly possible, our experts break it all down.

    Everything We're Covering:

    • How tummy tucks go beyond aesthetics to improve core strength and health.
    • Should I get a tummy tuck or do liposuction?
    • What happens during pregnancy that changes your body permanently?
    • How much fat can actually be removed with liposuction?
    • Recovery timelines and what to expect every step of the way.
    • Whether results are permanent — and how to maintain them.
    • What surgeons specifically do to create natural-looking results.

    Plus, we’re tackling one of the most common concerns we hear SO often: If you get liposuction in one area, does the fat just move somewhere else?

    Meet Your Experts:

    Joining host Carrie Esposito (who is a tummy tuck patient herself) are the experts who know this process inside and out:

    • Dr. Michelle Sieffert – Board-certified plastic surgeon, breaking down what happens in the OR.
    • Dr. Marguerite Weston, MD, IFMCP – Functional medicine expert, sharing how to prepare for surgery and optimize recovery.
    • Olivia Wolever, PA-C – Clinical physician assistant, guiding patients through post-op care.

    🎥 Watch The Full Episode On YouTube Here!

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    1 hr and 24 mins
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