Best The My Metro Medicine Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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S3E1 - Ancient Remedies & Modern Health: VUIM Student Acupuncturists on Wellness & Business Today - [Special Episode] 26:07

1M ago26:07

26:07

In this episode of the My Metro Medicine podcast, we dive into three fascinating and timely topics chosen and researched by student acupuncturists: Addressing menopause and erectile dysfunction through acupuncture Navigating the pros and cons of self-pay versus accepting insurance in a modern practice Inspiring success stories that show just how po…

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Size Matters. 27:16

1+ y ago27:16

27:16

In this episode, Kyle will explain why size matters. Size of your tox dose: (get your mind out of the gutter). The amount of tox dose matters for several reasons. Tox temporarily paralyzes the muscles responsible for causing wrinkles and fine lines. The amount of tox injected into the targeted area determines how effectively the muscles will be par…

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Ozempic Face 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

31:12

This episode is all about the phenomenon known as Ozempic Face, which has been generating buzz in the health and beauty industry. So, what is Ozempic Face? Simply put, it refers to the visible side effect of Semaglutide (Ozempic or Wegovy), which has been used for weight loss and diabetes management. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that wor…

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"How Much Is a Unit of Tox?" 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

30:22

In this episode, Kyle will explore the factors that should be considered when choosing an aesthetic provider beyond just the price tag. While cost is certainly a factor for many people, it should not be the only consideration when it comes to your health and appearance. Kyle will share his expertise and insights on the importance of quality in tox …

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The Aesthetically Honest Podcast- Trailer 2:08

1+ y ago2:08

2:08

Host Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C, funder of Kyle Farr Aesthetics, sits down and shares his knowledge, experience, and mistakes he has learned from by operating one of the most well-known medical spas in Metro Detroit. The Aesthetically Honest Podcast is born from Kyle's drive to bring AUTHENTIC and HONEST insight into the aesthetic industry. The show is a…

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Episode 29: Pre and Post Care Importance 41:11

3y ago41:11

41:11

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha talk about the importance of pre and post-care instructions/skincare and how they help support the outcome of your aesthetic treatments. Follow Dr. Kyle on IG and FB at @detroitmedspa Follow Alisha on IG at @the_more_you_glow and on FB at @themoreyouglow…

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Episode 28: Just Catching Up 42:08

3y ago42:08

42:08

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha catch-up on whats been going on in their business and personal lives over the summer! Stay tuned for more regular episodes soon! Follow Dr. Kyle on IG and FB at @detroitmedspa Follow Alisha on IG at @the_more_you_glow and on FB at @themoreyouglow…

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Episode 27: Champagne and Honesty- Why did I do this? 50:09

3+ y ago50:09

50:09

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha continue their summer series and discuss "the why" behind why they got into the aesthetics business. Their open conversation may have some great advise for those who are considering venturing out on their own, or bringing others into their current business. Follow Dr. Kyle on IG and FB at @de…

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Episode 26: Champagne and Honesty- No Call/No Shows 44:38

3+ y ago44:38

44:38

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha welcome you to their summer series where they will chat about the inner workings of the aesthetic industry; from an owners viewpoint. This episode discusses how to and how not to handle no-call/no-shows and late cancellations. They use a recent social media example and discuss its affects fro…

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Episode 25: The Force of Social Media 41:03

3+ y ago41:03

41:03

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha discuss the force that is social media and how it impacts the aesthetic/beauty industry. With the rising popularity of Intagram and Tik-Tok hitting us from every angle, its hard to know what we should and should not share. Kyle and Alisha share some of their opinions on this exact topic. Foll…

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Episode 24: Education and Aesthetics 49:48

3+ y ago49:48

49:48

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha discuss the education thats needed to have a successful career in aesthetics. Each one discusses their path that led them to the positions they are in today. They also share why they feel ongoing education is so critical in this field. Follow Dr. Kyle on IG and FB at @detroitmedspa Follow Ali…

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Episode 23: Skin Care Awareness 39:24

3+ y ago39:24

39:24

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha discuss skin cancer and the importance of preventative care associated with skin cancer. Since May is skin cancer awareness month they thought it was the perfect time to highlight this topic. In this episode they go over the ABCDE's of skin cancer, the importance of sunscreen/sunblock and dis…

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Episode 22: The Do's and Don'ts from Alisha and Dr. Kyle 34:21

3+ y ago34:21

34:21

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha discuss their do's and don'ts when it comes to getting aesthetic treatments. This episodes allows you to hear from the professionals on what to do, and what not to do when you go in for your next treatment. Follow Dr. Kyle on IG and FB at @detroitmedspa Follow Alisha on IG at @the_more_you_gl…

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Episode 21: Pour some sugar on me! 39:26

3+ y ago39:26

39:26

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha are joined by Jenn from Sugaring NYC in Northville, MI to discuss sugaring. Sugaring has become one of the hottest trends in body hair removal and Jenn is joining them to help clarify it! They discuss who it's for, what the difference is between sugaring and waxing, how to prep for a treatmen…

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Episode 20: Shop for experience, not cost. 43:39

3+ y ago43:39

43:39

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha discuss the importance of shopping for experience, not cost, when considering aesthetic procedures and providers. They chat about the experience you [the consumer] has/gets; not just the physical experience, but the experience (knowledge and expertise) your provider has as well. Together they…

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Episode 19: "Above the mask" treatments 33:59

3+ y ago33:59

33:59

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha explore treatments that impact the area so many of us are focused on due to mask wearing......the eyes (and around the eyes). Alisha shares her vast knowledge about lash lifting and tinting, brow laminating and brow waxing; all quick treatments that can make the eyes POP. Dr. Kyle talks about…

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Episode 18: The importance of an at-home routine 27:43

3+ y ago27:43

27:43

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Dr. Kyle and Alisha discuss the importance of using a professional strength skincare routine at-home. Kyle and Alisha believe that amazing results don't just happen from the treatments they each do; results are also dependent on the work done at home. They each share why they feel at home routines can support in…

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Episode 16: Meet Alisha, our new co-host! 30:46

3+ y ago30:46

30:46

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C is joined by our AMAZING new co-host Alisha Shumake! Alisha is a Metro Detroit aesthetician with an extensive background in aesthetics. She is also the owner of The More You Glow in Plymouth, MI. In this episode we get to meet Alisha and learn more about her experience and driving passion fo…

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Episode 17: BONUS EPISODE- Managing Treatment Expectations in Aesthetics 32:12

3+ y ago32:12

32:12

BONUS EPISODE: You get an extra dose of Aesthetic Express this week to welcome Alisha joining the podcast! In this episode Dr. Kyle and Alisha discuss how to manage treatment expectations in aesthetics. They explore why they feel sharing and setting expectations for treatments is a crucial step for any patient/client and their provider when develop…

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S2E8 - Got Challenges? Get to the Core 15:23

3+ y ago15:23

15:23

What challenges are you facing in your life right now? What are you doing to overcome them? In this podcast, we help you to explore within yourself what you need to do in order to conquer and overcome these challenges. Never succumb to the difficult parts or your life. There is always a way! Thanks for listening to the #GateofLifepodcast by #MyMetr…

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S2E7 - Face Your Fears 13:32

3+ y ago13:32

13:32

What are you afraid of most in life? Are your fears keeping you from reaching the next level of self-understanding? Are they preventing you from experiencing the life that is waiting for you through the Gate of Life? It is time you face those fears and let yourself live the way you were meant to. Listen to this podcast and begin breaking down the b…

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S2E6 - Why Did You Get Out of Bed Today? 18:29

3+ y ago18:29

18:29

In this week’s episode, we travel from the core of the earth to the core of you to discover the answer to a very important question: “Why do you get out of bed every day?” If you can find the answer to this question, then you have found a purpose in your life; something that drives you to wake up and do life a little bit better each day. This is wh…

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S2E5 - Take Control of Your Life 19:14

3+ y ago19:14

19:14

Are you losing control? Does your life feel like it is all over the place? Do you have trouble making clear decisions? Are you riding an emotional roller coaster? Then what you need is not something else to do that will distract you like watching Netflix, but rather, you need a new approach. In this podcast, we focus on YOU and give you a chance to…

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S2E4 - Belly Dancing vs. The Robot 19:42

3+ y ago19:42

19:42

Are you a dancer? What style is your favorite: ballroom, ballet, swing, breakdancing, or something else? Dancing is an expression of self; an artistic display of one’s emotions without using words. Dancing is also a useful analogy for moving through life. (Gracefully, we hope!) Every aspect of movement is connected to your posture and therefore you…

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S2E3 - Stand Up for Yourself 20:18

3+ y ago20:18

20:18

How you stand tells the rest of the world a whole lot about who you are: your level of #confidence, your #innerstrength, your #comfortlevel, your #emotions. Everything about you is displayed in how you stand in this life. That is why #posture is such an important starting point in 2021, the #YearofRecovery. In order to stand tall and stand with ful…

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S2E2 - Sit Up Straight 17:26

3+ y ago17:26

17:26

It’s the second week in 2021, are you back to normal yet? Of course not!! But at least I hope you are preparing yourself to be. This week’s podcast is about teaching you to apply the posture techniques taught in our YouTube video last week titled “Fix Your Posture” (link to channel below for other videos too) so that you can focus better and be mor…

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S2E1 - Getting Back to Normal (Are You Prepared?) 14:59

4y ago14:59

14:59

2021 is finally here and you are tired of the pandemic and ready for things to get back to normal! I feel you! But, are you prepared for what the new normal will look like? You adjusted quickly at the beginning to the changes necessary for working and schooling at home, wearing masks and staying 6 feet apart, and you cancelled your vacation plans (…

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ASK THE EXPERT---Mina Larson (CEO, NCCAOM - Part 2) 45:53

4+ y ago45:53

45:53

In Episode #11, we complete part two of our interview with Mina Larson, CEO of the National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Washington, DC. (www.nccaom.org) According to their website, the “NCCAOM is the only national organization that validates entry-level competency in the practice of Acupuncture and Orie…

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Episode 15: COVID-19 and the Impact on Mental Health 45:53

4+ y ago45:53

45:53

In this episode of Aesthetic Express Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C is joined by Licensed Professional Counselor, Nicole Goodroe-Monette, MA, LPC. They explore the vast impact COVID-19 can have on our mental health and emotions, and ways to help cope in a healthy manner during this unprecedented time. They also discuss the feeling of disconnect much of socie…

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ASK THE EXPERT---Pukai Jin (COVID-19 Frontline Healthcare Worker, Inova Health System) 53:28

4+ y ago53:28

53:28

In this audio version of our ASK THE EXPERT interview, we sat down virtually with Pukai Jin, Radiology Technologist Specialist from the Inova Health System at Mount Vernon Hospital. Pukai is one of our local frontline healthcare workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic here in Northern Virginia (Fairfax), the hardest hit county in the state of Virgin…

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Everything is NOT Okay! – The Coronavirus Lockdown Series – Ep71 22:12

4+ y ago22:12

22:12

As most of us are on lockdown and have been ordered to stay home, we are slowly coming to the reality that everything in our lives today is NOT okay. How will we transition out of this? How will we all move on with our lives when this #coronavirus pandemic is officially over? What will the world look like? The reality we are about to face is going …

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Episode 14: COVID-19 Quarantine Check-In. How are we doing? 31:32

4+ y ago31:32

31:32

In this episode of Aesthetic Express, Nurse Practitioner Dr. Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C checks in with his long-time friend and colleague Carrie Evatz, APRN from Pure Beauty and Wellness. They chat about how COVID-19 has impacted their business, what they are doing to freshen up their skills in their quarantine downtime, and what work may look like when …

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Stay Home! – The Coronavirus Lockdown Series - Ep70 23:06

4+ y ago23:06

23:06

Across the world, people are going crazy staying inside their homes. People want to go out and live “normally” again, even if for just five minutes. Who can blame them? It is unnatural for us to stay indoors for so long, but the fact is, we have ALL been called to stay home. It is our duty as a caring citizen to think about the people around us in …

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Episode 13: COVID-19 and its Impact on Aesthetic Practice 40:32

4+ y ago40:32

40:32

In this episode of Aesthetic Express, Nurse Practitioner Dr. Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C discusses the impact the COVID-19 epidemic has had on the aesthetic industry. He discusses some of the general views/thoughts society has on COVID-19; but also dives into how it has practically halted the aesthetic field. He also addresses some of the social bullying …

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Maintain Your Routine - The Coronavirus Lockdown Series – Ep69 12:27

4+ y ago12:27

12:27

As the days go on while we are locked away in our homes, the one thing we shouldn’t lose besides hope is our routine. We must have a routine with a solid structure to adhere to each day from morning to night. We must find a way to maintain this routine even with such a huge disruption like the #coronavirus. Regardless of who or where you are right …

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Don’t Be Bored. BE CREATIVE! - The Coronavirus Lockdown Series - Ep68 16:41

4+ y ago16:41

16:41

Are you going crazy yet with your #coronaviruslockdown?? If you are, perhaps you just need something to do! In this podcast, I give you a variety of ideas that you can incorporate into your new, and somewhat disrupted, routine during your lockdown; from spring cleaning, to board games, to butt-dialing. (Maybe I should have added pranks!) Don’t get …

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How to Be a Leader & Stay Focused - The Coronavirus Lockdown Series – Ep67 19:23

4+ y ago19:23

19:23

This new CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN series is designed to bring you a guiding voice during this uncertain time of the #coronavirus #pandemic. In this first episode, we focus on the one thing we all need right now; being a good leader. What kind of leader are you being right now in your home, in your workplace, and in your community? Are you driven by fea…

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Ep66 – What Kind of Practitioner Will You Be: Part-Time or Full-Time? 9:54

4+ y ago9:54

9:54

Every #healthcare practitioner will have to decide at some point if they want to run a part-time clinic or a full-time clinic. It is a decision that is not easy to make but one that will cross every practitioner’s mind at some point. In this podcast, I briefly share with you my personal experience in making this decision over the last 7 years as we…

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Ep65 – Why I Never Make New Year Resolutions (& You Shouldn’t Either) 15:05

4+ y ago15:05

15:05

Why do people wait until January 1st to decide on making a significant change in their lives? Most likely there are issues with commitment at a deeper level that ultimately lead us to the failure that is experienced by the majority of people within the first two months of the year. Don’t be like everyone else. Discover in this podcast what is at th…

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Episode 12: Welcome to the 'Danger Zone': Counterfeit products and DIY treatments. 19:11

4+ y ago19:11

19:11

In this episode of Aesthetic Express, Nurse Practitioner Dr. Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C discusses the dangers of a growing trend: counterfeit aesthetic products and DIY treatments. Dr. Kyle explains why its critical to go to a trained provider and never try to "save a few bucks" and DIY the treatment yourself.…

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Episode 11: Happy New Year! A reflection on 2019... 21:13

5y ago21:13

21:13

In this episode of Aesthetic Express, Nurse Practitioner Dr. Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C looks back at how amazing 2019 was for himself personally, and his practice; Detroit Aesthetics Company. We cannot wait to see what 2020 has in store for Aesthetic Express and cannot wait to bring you more! HAPPY (and HEALTHY) NEW YEAR!…

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Episode 10: Groupon Aesthetic Services. Should you do it? 30:02

5y ago30:02

30:02

In this episode of Aesthetic Express, Nurse Practitioner Dr. Kyle Farr, DNP, NP-C is joined by his longtime friend and fellow aesthetic clinician Carrie Evatz, ANP-BC to discuss utilizing Groupon for aesthetic services. They will not only look at it from a consumer standpoint, but from the provider's standpoint as well. A great listen to if you hav…

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Ep64 - Did You Miss Your Calling in Life? 13:09

5y ago13:09

13:09

Did you miss your calling? Do you feel you should be living a different life, or even worse, COULD BE living a different life that your “stupid self” chose not to or didn’t take advantage of in the past? All of us are presented with opportunities in life that may allow for us to live the life we dream of, but we may not have our eyes open wide enou…

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Ep63 - What Do You Treat First: EXCESS or DEFICIENCY? 14:16

5y ago14:16

14:16

Acupuncturists tend to focus on treating deficiency (or weaknesses) in their patients instead of excess. In this podcast, I describe the difference and break down the thinking of why you should focus on one versus the other. It is important for us to understand why an illness is taking place versus what exactly the patient presents with. Another id…

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ASK THE EXPERT---Mina Larson (CEO, NCCAOM – Part 1) 39:09

5y ago39:09

39:09

In this audio version of the recent ASK THE EXPERT show, we interviewed Mina Larson, CEO of the National Certification Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Washington, DC. (www.nccaom.org) According to their website, the “NCCAOM is the only national organization that validates entry-level competency in the practice of Acupunc…

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ASK THE EXPERT---Ronni Abergel (Founder & CEO, The Human Library) 20:44

5y ago20:44

20:44

In this episode, we interviewed Ronni Abergel, the Founder and CEO of “The Human Library Organization” (https://humanlibrary.org/). Ronni started The Human Library 19 years ago with the goal of using conversation and dialogue to challenge our judgment and prejudice towards others. He has worked with companies across the world like #Microsoft, #Hein…

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Ep62 – Are You Connected? 20:50

5y ago20:50

20:50

In a world that claims to be so connected, why do we feel so little connection with each other? Whatever happened to kindness, to caring for others, to respecting other people and treating them the way they deserve? This life has one certainty; that it will end. We are living here together, and my suggestion is to let go of any suffering you have e…

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Ep61 – Surviving the Ups and Downs of Life 17:26

5y ago17:26

17:26

We all experience times in our lives where we feel absolutely amazing and other days where we feel completely miserable. Traversing the course of emotional incertitudes is sometimes a challenge filled with both darkness and light simultaneously, which easily confuses anyone who travels along this path. This podcast is meant to provide you with a se…

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Ep60 - Defining "Healing Presence" (A Chat with Acupuncture Students) 30:38

5y ago30:38

30:38

In this episode, I share with you a recent conversation with the Acupuncturists of the future currently studying at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM). Our course is focused on understanding and practicing the power of communication as a practitioner and how we can become better healers as we continue to grow and learn this powe…

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Ep59 - The 5 Treasures of Acupuncture - Part 5 (Shen/Spirit) 38:44

5y ago38:44

38:44

In this final part of our series, The 5 Treasures of Acupuncture, we go into detail talking about the substance of Shen, or one’s spirit. Not only is this a treasure of Acupuncture, it is also a treasure that exists within every human being. Understanding the highest form of the human experience and how this affects the state of our health will bri…

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