Aesthetically Awkward Podcast

The episode continues the discussion on progesterone, addressing real listener questions and exploring the clinical evaluation and management of hormone therapy. It also delves into understanding luteal phase defect, progesterone's effects on the brain, and the safety considerations of estrogen pellet therapy.

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Progesterone's role in hormone therapyUnderstanding hormone therapy and its effectsClinical evaluation and management of hormone therapy

This is not medical advice. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Consult your own healthcare provider for decisions in your personal healthcare journey. See references in Episode 6: Progesterone Made...

Duration: 00:09:35

Progesterone plays an important role in how women feel across different stages of life. In this short, patient-focused episode of the Aesthetically Awkward Podcast, Bobbi Fischer, AGACNP-BC, walks through the basics of progesterone in clear, everyday language.

This episode covers how progesterone works in the menstrual cycle, how it changes from adolescence through menopause, common symptoms women notice when levels shift, and how progesterone fits into modern hormone therapy conversations. The goal is simple education — giving women a clear foundation and language they can use when talking with their healthcare providers.

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Duration: 00:11:03

In this quick, patient-focused episode of the Aesthetically Awkward Podcast, Bobbi Fischer, AGACNP-BC, delivers a clear and approachable conversation exploring the basics of estrogen. Designed as a foundational overview, this episode breaks down what estrogen is, where it’s produced, how it changes across the lifespan, and why it affects so much more than just the menstrual cycle.

Bobbi also touches on common symptoms of low and fluctuating estrogen, briefly explains treatment and management options, and addresses one of the most common misconceptions in women’s health: that estrogen therapy must stop after a certain age...

Duration: 00:15:28

When a stomach virus wipes through your house, nothing goes as planned. In this impromptu episode, Bobbi shares a real-life look at caring for sick family members, minimizing spread at home, and getting through a week where everyone’s down. This episode covers what’s likely going around, why symptoms hit so hard, how to support hydration and recovery, and what actually matters when you’re in survival mode. Honest, practical, and judgment-free.

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Duration: 00:13:29

In this episode, Bobbi Fischer explores why depression often intensifies during the fall and winter months, especially for individuals living in the Midwest and other northern regions. She breaks down how decreased daylight disrupts circadian rhythms, alters neurotransmitters, and contributes to fatigue, low motivation, and mood changes. Bobbi also discusses the emotional weight of winter, including grief anniversaries, reduced social connection, chronic pain flare-ups, and the challenges of navigating loss during a season when emotional resilience may already be strained. Evidence-based strategies such as bright light therapy, dawn simulators, movement, sleep anchoring, and social support are reviewed to help...

Duration: 00:17:10

In this week's episode, Bobbi dives into the uncomfortable but very real presence of mean girl energy in medicine. From aesthetic clinics and primary care offices to trainings and conferences, she shares personal experiences and stories that depict how judgment and shame impact the way women are treated in the healthcare system. This episode highlights what happens when providers forget humility, compassion, and their code of ethics. It's a raw and honest conversation about how we can do better, lead better, and create spaces where patients and providers feel safe instead of judged.

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Duration: 00:19:23

In this pilot episode of the Aesthetically Awkward Podcast, Bobbi opens up about who she is outside of the titles and shares a bit of the backstory that helped shape her career, what inspired Luxe Lift and led to the launch of the podcast. This episode sets the tone for what's coming: honesty, education, storytelling, and real conversations about aesthetics, wellness, entrepreneurship, and navigating life through all of its awkward phases.

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Duration: 00:09:40