Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon™

Are you experiencing subtle changes in sleep, mood, or resilience and wondering if it could be perimenopause? In this episode of Beauty Bytes, I am joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a board-certified gynecologist, Chief Medical Officer for Hers, and the author of the new book Generation M. We are completely reframing the conversation around menopause, transforming it from a time of fear into the "magic of midlife".  With women spending up to 40% of their lives in the postmenopausal phase, Dr. Shepherd explains why we must proactively build our health for our 70s, 80s, and 90s rather than waiting for disease to strike. We tackle the widespread confusion surrounding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), debunking the 20-year-old WHI study and addressing the misplaced public fears linking estrogen to breast cancer. We also discuss her work at Hers, the benefits of microdosing GLP-1s for weight maintenance and longevity, and the absolute necessity of safe peptide sourcing. Finally, Dr. Shepherd shares the exact advanced labs and supplements—including her personal creatine and hormone stack—that every woman should utilize to optimize her aging trajectory.  Guest Information:
Dr. Jessica Shepherd is the Chief Medical Officer at Hers and the founder of Sanctum Med Wellness in Dallas. You can find her new book, Generation M, and learn more about her platform at drjessicashepherd.com or on social media at @ModernMeno.

Are you wondering if standing on a shaking platform actually counts as exercise, or if it's just another wellness gimmick? In this Five Minute Friday, I am breaking down the incredible science behind whole-body vibration plates and why I just added a $59 Amazon vibration plate to my daily longevity routine.
I dive into the compelling data showing how these rapid mechanical movements force your muscles to continuously contract, significantly improving lower body power, walking endurance, and sit-to-stand performance. We also explore how vibration therapy improves proprioception, increases lumbar spine bone mineral density for postmenopausal women at just 30 hertz, and even helps reduce Hemoglobin A1C in people with type 2 diabetes by pulling glucose out of the blood. Finally, I share my personal tips on how to use it safely—from doing morning squats to applying my skincare regimen right on the plate!

Are you struggling to scale your aesthetic practice, or wondering how to actually use artificial intelligence without creating more work for yourself? In this episode of Beauty Bytes, I am joined by Annie Robertson Hockey, the President of Skytale Group and former co-CEO of a nationally chartered infrastructure bank. Annie brings her incredible Silicon Valley experience and Stanford Business School background to the aesthetic industry to share her top strategies for business growth and technological integration. We discuss the critical mental shift doctors must make to become successful CEOs, including how to take yourself out of the equation by building standard operating procedures (SOPs) that can scale your business two, five, or ten times its size.  We also dive deep into the responsible use of AI in your practice. Annie explains why you should treat AI like a fresh, eager college graduate, allowing it to automate rudimentary tasks so your brain can focus on critical problem-solving and high-level strategy. We cover how to prompt tools like Claude to teach you about their own systems, and how integrating platforms like Illume and Corral Data over your EMR can instantly surface powerful revenue analytics without needing a dedicated data team.  
Guest Information:
Annie Robertson Hockey is the President of Skytale Group and an experienced Silicon Valley entrepreneur and board member.

Bloating, GI Tract, Mindful Eating, FODMAP Diet - Join us in this week's Five Minute Friday where we address the common issue of summer bloating and how it can interfere with achieving your ideal summer body. Dr. Kay discusses how bloating is more than just a feeling of fullness, but a feeling that can lead to discomfort, pain, and even some embarrassing symptoms. We talk about the common causes of bloating which includes fluid retention, food sensitivities, digestive disorders, and certain lifestyle habits. Keep listening for practical tips on how to reduce bloating, such as staying active, eating mindfully, avoiding excess air intake, and managing your fiber consumption! Additionally, Dr. Kay highlights the importance of incorporating inulin for a healthy gut and emphasizes the role of lifestyle adjustments in preventing summer bloating. Tune in to learn more about keeping your tummy flat and feeling confident in your skin all summer long!

Are you a high performer who does all the right things but still feels "wired but tired"? In this episode of Beauty Bytes, I am joined by Dr. Steven Murphy, a board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine specialist with clinical genetics training from Yale and Mount Sinai. We dive into why he calls this the "year of the mitochondria" and how mitochondrial dysfunction is the root cause of the aging process. Dr. Murphy breaks down exactly which advanced labs you need beyond the basic "do not die" panel, emphasizing the importance of testing your T-cells, B-cells, and overall thymus health. We also explore the wild west of longevity, discussing the incredible promise of peptides like BPC 157 and the mitochondrial stabilizer SS-31, alongside the dangerous trends you must avoid, such as parabiosis (young blood transfusions) and unsafe hyperbaric oxygen chambers. Dr. Murphy shares his ultimate decade-by-decade strategy for anti-aging, the complex impact of GLP-1 medications on your facial fat and mitochondrial biogenesis, and his personal biohacking stack featuring pulsed rapamycin, 3-day coffee fasts, and red light therapy.  
Guest Information:
Dr. Steven Murphy is a board-certified specialist and longevity expert. You can find more of his insights on his Substack at drmurphy.substack.com or learn about his practice at conciergemedical.ai. You can also follow him on Twitter at @TakeWeightOffMD.