Forever FAB Podcast

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By: Dr. Shirley Madhere

Join NYC Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shirley Madhere as she walks us through all things Fashion, the Art of Living Well and Beauty! The Forever F.A.B. MD!

“Taking Care of Business: Entrepreneurship in Healthcare.” - Part 1
#338
Last Tuesday at 5:00 PM

As an author and entrepreneur, Veronica Sutherland has found her niche.  She began her career as a nurse and now adds public speaker, consultant, coach, teacher (having taught over 1000 nursing students) and thought leader to her resume.

Her book, From Scrubs to Success: The Nurse Entrepreneur’s Playbook,” reached #3 on the NYT bestseller list, and has led to many more opportunities for her and her growing audience.

 

Veronica joins me today via Streamyard to discuss the business of wellness, healthcare’s changing landscape, and how to thrive in changing times. 



...


“Mission Possible: Launching Your Dreams and Landing among The Stars:” Interview with Aisha Bowe Part 2
#337
04/29/2025

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.  

Dr. Madhere’s approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.  

Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call serv...


“Mission Possible: Launching Your Dreams and Landing among The Stars:” Interview with Aisha Bowe Part 1
#336
04/22/2025

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine.  

Dr. Madhere’s approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training.  View her menu of services at ElementsandGraces.com.  Consultations are available in-office, virtually, and online via Click-lift.com.  

Coming soon: Dr. Madhere offers beauty on call serv...


"How to be A Chosen One."
#335
04/15/2025

Podcasting is fun, and it’s a lot of work.  It isn’t always a cinch to come up with content that is engaging, entertaining, educational, and provides value and contributes positively to your life.

 

So, sometimes, I refer back to some of  the things that  happen in my own life.



Keywords:

 

Confidence

Knowing

Power

Stillness

Interconnectedness

Freedom

Joy

 

About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-ba...


"Something Big Is Coming (Yet, It Has Always Been Here)."
#334
04/08/2025

Although the data indicate that there is an epic shift taking place in beauty, I have known for a long time that the truth about beauty has always been there, beneath the surface of gloss, glitter, and glitz.



Keywords:

 

Luxury

Transformation

Beauty

Future

Science

Personalization

Longevity

Well-being

Purpose

Health

Convergence



About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based pl...


"Rising to The Occasion: On Doing Hard Things."
#333
04/01/2025

What value is there in leaving your comfort zone?  Is that not the “sweet spot” where we feel our best?

Should we seek the unknown?  Or may we rely upon that which is familiar?



Keywords:

 

Unstoppable

Strength

Fearless

Mindfulness

Wellness

Resilience

Growth

Vitality 





About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy...


"On Healthy Aging & Being Unstoppable."
#332
03/25/2025

Healthy aging is not only about the physical and medical, it is also a mindset.  As we age, we may think more (and more often!) about how quickly the numbers go by—and how we feel.  This is a time to consider how to keep joy, play, and well-being in our sphere.  

 

Keywords:

 

Present

Unstoppable

Strength

Boundless

Fearless

Illusion

Construct

Mindfulness 





About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Ma...


"The Art and Science of Beauty: Neuroaesthetics"
#331
03/18/2025

This episode of 15FAB on the FFAB podcast is the second part of the topic on beauty and the brain as discussed in the previous episode.  

 

This week’s episode is a continuation of that topic, with a look into neuroaesthetics, a field that studies how the brain processes a beautiful experience.



Keywords:

 

Beauty

Holistic

Brain

Perception

Neuroscience

Neuroesthetics

Gender



About The Host:

 

Dr. Shi...


"Beauty and The Brain: How We Perceive What Lights Us Up"
#330
03/11/2025

On this episode of 15FAB on the FFAB podcast, I’ll explore some scientific date that strongly suggests that the perception of beauty is not only emotional and deeply human, but also a brain function.  



Keywords:

 

Beauty

Holistic

Brain

Perception

Neuroscience

Neuroesthetics

Gender

 

About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit a...


"Flight School: How to look and feel fabulous whilst traveling."
#329
03/04/2025

- The CDC recommends that if traveling west, try to go to bed 1-2 hours later than your island time.

 

- The CDC recommends that if traveling east, try to go to bed 1-2 hours earlier than usual.

 

- The CDC recommends that if traveling to a time zone where there is at least a 3-hour difference from your normal time zone— you should follow the sleep and waking routines of your destination.

 

About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeo...


“The Beauty of Caring: The New IQ Is Environmental Intelligence.” - Part 2
#328
02/25/2025

Hailing from Toronto, and now based in Paris, Nora has traveled the world in search of best practices of how to care best for each other.

Passionate about sustainability, after much observation and research, she developed the E.I (Environmental Intelligence) principles and the E.I training program.  

 

In 2004, She joined the French Embassy in Canada as a Senior Attaché covering the environmental and the renewable energy sector. She then joined the France International Investment Agency in 2008 (based in New York City). In the midst of the financial crisis, she lead an internal camp...


“The Beauty of Caring: The New IQ Is Environmental Intelligence.” - Part 1
#327
02/18/2025

Hailing from Toronto, and now based in Paris, Nora has traveled the world in search of best practices of how to care best for each other.

Passionate about sustainability, after much observation and research, she developed the E.I (Environmental Intelligence) principles and the E.I training program.  

 

In 2004, She joined the French Embassy in Canada as a Senior Attaché covering the environmental and the renewable energy sector. She then joined the France International Investment Agency in 2008 (based in New York City). In the midst of the financial crisis, she lead an internal camp...


“Supreme Beauty: Iconic Women and How to Lead Like One.” - Part Two
#326
02/11/2025

Part 2 with Marcellas Reynolds who is an American actor, author, documentarian, and television host!

 

His notable television appearances include:

Access Hollywood, 

E! Live from the Red Carpet, 

The Bold and the Beautiful,

Supreme Models, and 

Yes, Dear.

 

He began his television career in 2002 on CBS's hit television series Big Brother season three, and he has kept it moving since then!

His writing has appeared in:

Chicago magazine,

Essence,

The Guardian,

and L.A...


“Supreme Beauty: Iconic Women and How to Lead Like One.” - Part One
#325
02/04/2025

Marcellas Reynolds is an American actor, author, documentarian, and television host. 

 

His notable television appearances include:

Access Hollywood, 

E! Live from the Red Carpet, 

The Bold and the Beautiful,

Supreme Models, and 

Yes, Dear.

 

He began his television career in 2002 on CBS's hit television series Big Brother season three, and he has kept it moving since then!

His writing has appeared in:

Chicago magazine,

Essence,

The Guardian,

and L.A. Style Magazi...


“Loving Your Relationship with Self after Transformative Experiences.” - Part 2
#324
01/28/2025

When I met Keni, I knew that there was something special about her.  When I heard part of her story, and listened to how impassioned she is about certain topics, I knew there was something extraordinary about her!

 

Keni Silva is a multi-talented American model of Russian heritage, a TV personality, film investor, real estate professional, certified divorce coach, and philanthropist.

 

A red carpet darling, she has graced numerous international events, and has also received acclaimed press for her fashion style and beauty savvy in  Vanity Fair, Forbes, WWD, Vogue, Page Six...


“Loving Your Relationship with Self after Transformative Experiences.” - Part 1
#323
01/21/2025

When I met Keni, I knew that there was something special about her.  When I heard part of her story, and listened to how impassioned she is about certain topics, I knew there was something extraordinary about her!

 

Keni Silva is a multi-talented American model of Russian heritage, a TV personality, film investor, real estate professional, certified divorce coach, and philanthropist.

 

A red carpet darling, she has graced numerous international events, and has also received acclaimed press for her fashion style and beauty savvy in  Vanity Fair, Forbes, WWD, Vogue, Page Six...


“Going for Gold: How to Become The One You Want to Be.” - Part 2
#322
01/14/2025

I’ve known her as a fitness model, photographer, sorority sister, and, of course, friend.  Recently, when I met Regina at an art luncheon, I caught up with her to ask what was new and FABulous in her life.  She then produced a photo which lead to this podcast interview.

 

Regina became a runner, and a very serious one.  She has completed 16 in-person marathons, one virtual marathon, 30+ half marathons, and more than 100 other races—and she finished every single one—rain or shine, in sickness and in health, with or without injury.

 

Regina Fl...


“Going for Gold: How to Become The One You Want to Be.” - Part 1
#321
01/07/2025

I’ve known her as a fitness model, photographer, sorority sister, and, of course, friend.  Recently, when I met Regina at an art luncheon, I caught up with her to ask what was new and FABulous in her life.  She then produced a photo which lead to this podcast interview.

 

Regina became a runner, and a very serious one.  She has completed 16 in-person marathons, one virtual marathon, 30+ half marathons, and more than 100 other races—and she finished every single one—rain or shine, in sickness and in health, with or without injury.

 

Regina Fl...


The Annual FFAB Year in Review: 2024 - Part 2
#320
12/31/2024

Dedication:

 

The past, the present, and the future

 

Episode Title:

 

The Annual FFAB Year in Review

 

Episode Teaser/Topic

 

It’s that time of year, again.  Let’s go!



Full Episode Description:

William Shakespeare said, "Our past is a prologue."

So, we may be wise to pay attention to our past, as it may be an introduction of what lies ahead ed in our future.

There are also a few...


The Annual FFAB Year in Review: 2024 - Part 1
#319
12/24/2024

Dedication:

 

The past, the present, and the future

 

Episode Title:

 

The Annual FFAB Year in Review

 

Episode Teaser/Topic

 

It’s that time of year, again.  Let’s go!



Full Episode Description:

William Shakespeare said, "Our past is a prologue."

So, we may be wise to pay attention to our past, as it may be an introduction of what lies ahead ed in our future.

There are also a few...


Locks and Keys
#318
12/17/2024

I learned about a poet this week.  Warsan Shire.   She is a British writer, poet, editor, and teacher who was born to Somali parents in Kenya.  She migrated with her family to the United Kingdom at the age of one.

According to Wikipedia, Shire has read her works in various artistic venues throughout the world, including in the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, North America, South Africa, and Kenya.

Her poems have been published in various literary publications, and have been translated into a number of languages, including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, and Estonian.

 ...


Fully Charged: Are We Electric or Magnetic?
#317
12/10/2024

You may be well aware that, as humans, we are electric.  “As our bodies generate electrical currents due to the movement of charged particles within our cells, this creates a small electrical field around us.

However, because a moving electrical charge creates a magnetic field, we can also be considered to have a very weak magnetic field associated with us, making us essentially "electromagnetic" in nature.”

Let’s explore how our “charges” affect our daily lives—and our future.




Keywords:

 

energy

metaphysical

EMF

...


A Sample of What Is to Come
#316
12/03/2024

I am hopeful and excited about my upcoming project.  After you listen to this episode of 15 FAB on the FFAB podcast, let me know your thoughts.  The project is still a work in progress!



Keywords:

 

Beauty

Well-Being

Holistic Plastic Surgery

Golden Ratio

Transformation

Creativity

Universal





About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based...


How to Manage Uncertainty
#315
11/26/2024

Knowing how to move through uncertain times with grace and ease is a form of self-care.  Here are some ways to stay resilient and well.



Keywords:

 

Resilience

Confidence

De-stress

Self-care

Breathe

Self-compassion

Self-love

Self-approved




About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and...


“Green with Gratitude: Plants and Our Well-Being.” - Part 2
#314
11/19/2024

Born and raised in West Philadelphia, now residing in Brooklyn, NY,  Christopher Griffin is a self-described plant enthusiast, collector and community builder, better known as “Plant Kween.”  

As a personal method of self-care, joy-sharing, and community-building, Christopher’s mission is to continue to build a diverse online community of diverse green-lovers, and share the joy + happiness plants can bring into one’s life.

 

Christopher is an influencer, fashionista, an avid indoor gardener, and author of  You Grow, Gurl! Plant Kween's Lush Guide to Growing Your Garden.

She says, her mission is about “provid...


“Green with Gratitude: Plants and Our Well-Being.” - Part 1
#313
11/12/2024

Born and raised in West Philadelphia, now residing in Brooklyn, NY,  Christopher Griffin is a self-described plant enthusiast, collector and community builder, better known as “Plant Kween.”  

As a personal method of self-care, joy-sharing, and community-building, Christopher’s mission is to continue to build a diverse online community of diverse green-lovers, and share the joy + happiness plants can bring into one’s life.

 

Christopher is an influencer, fashionista, an avid indoor gardener, and author of  You Grow, Gurl! Plant Kween's Lush Guide to Growing Your Garden.

She says, her mission is about “provid...


“Forever Fierce—Fashion As Self-Expression.” - Part 2
#312
11/05/2024

As quoted on Wikipedia, “Georgine is a women's ready-to-wear brand founded by the designer Georgine Ratelband in New York City.

 

Even before completing her graduation from design school in 2011, her thesis-collection of designs was acquired by a boutique in Antwerp, Belgium and was presented at New York Fashion Week.  The designs have been featured in Women's Wear Daily, W Magazine and Vogue Italia.

 

Since then Georgine Ratelband’s clothing has adorned numerous celebrities including: Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Demi Moore, Alicia Keys, Bella Hadid, Lena Dunham, The Kardash...


“Forever Fierce—Fashion As Self-Expression.” - Part 1
#311
10/29/2024

As quoted on Wikipedia, “Georgine is a women's ready-to-wear brand founded by the designer Georgine Ratelband in New York City.

 

Even before completing her graduation from design school in 2011, her thesis-collection of designs was acquired by a boutique in Antwerp, Belgium and was presented at New York Fashion Week.  The designs have been featured in Women's Wear Daily, W Magazine and Vogue Italia.

 

Since then Georgine Ratelband’s clothing has adorned numerous celebrities including: Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, Demi Moore, Alicia Keys, Bella Hadid, Lena Dunham, The Kardash...


Natural Beauty Tips: AI vs The Realness
#310
10/22/2024

This is a comparison between what AI generated from various sources on the web and the beauty tips I’ve been recommending for years.



Keywords:

 

Beauty

Reality

Self-care

Nutrition

Hydration

De-stress

Holistic




About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutri...


Balance: A Reading from The Gospel of Truth
#309
10/15/2024

While contemplating content for this week’s episode of 15FAB on the FFAB podcast, a working title came to me.  I plan to take excerpts from other people’s work that have inspired me, and share them with you, and I’m calling it: A Reading from the Gospel of Truth.

 

Keywords:

 

Balance

Energy

Healing

Love

Generosity

Security

Opportunity




About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic su...


East Meets West: The Health and Beauty Benefits of Incorporating Eastern Philosophies in Western Medicine - Part 2
#308
10/08/2024

There’s more to a holistic approach to health and beauty.  Incorporating eastern philosophies in Western medicine and aesthetics has a number of benefits on overall health and beauty.  

 

Keywords:

 

Holistic

TCM

Acupuncture

Cupping

Gua sha

Herbal therapy

Complementary  




About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and...


East Meets West: The Health and Beauty Benefits of Incorporating Eastern Philosophies in Western Medicine - Part 1
#307
10/01/2024

There’s more to a holistic approach to health and beauty.  Incorporating eastern philosophies in Western medicine and aesthetics has a number of benefits on overall health and beauty.  

 

Keywords:

 

Holistic

TCM

Acupuncture

Cupping

Gua sha

Herbal therapy

Complementary  




About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and...


The Poetry of Beauty
#306
09/24/2024

It seems that we are all still seeking.

Poetry can provide comfort and healing, enough for us to gain clarity and some answers.

 

Keywords:

 

Love

Beauty

Divine

Poetry

Perception

Healing 




About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and compl...


15 Minutes of FAB: Food and Your Mood: Its Impacts on Mental Health
#305
09/17/2024

In this episode of 15 Minutes of FAB, Dr. Shirley Madhere reads an article posted on her blog about food and mental health!

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery. This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, and spirit approach to beauty and incorporates wellness, integrative nutrition, functional aesthetics, and complementary medicine. Dr. Madhere’s approach to optimal outcomes in plastic surgery is through a lens of wellness, and is grounded in science and backed by ivy league medical study, research, and extensive surgical training. View her menu of servi...


The Role of Dress in Culture, History, and the Future: Interview with Dr. Valerie Steele
#304
09/10/2024

Call to Action:

 

The Museum at FIT is rich in color, fashion history, and fashionable art.  I encourage you to visit as often as you can.  The current exhibition is “Minimalism/Maximalism” that defines the two extremes along the design spectrum.

 

This week’s F.A.B. Five: according to Dr. Steele:

1. Be happy in the moment; be grateful for the present;

2. Be nice to others;

3. Do something meaningful to you;

4. Invest in your love relationships;

5. Dress up every day as if you’re...


“House Rule #1: Honor Your Inner Deity.” - Part 2
#303
09/03/2024

Of a multicultural background, Chef Nicole Layog is having a moment—and a good one!  She has been in law enforcement in Florida and also on season 24 of Big Brother.  She is now a private chef who is living her best life.  She joins me on the Forever FAB podcast to discuss what it means to take a leap of faith, again and again.

 

Chef Nicole Layog joins me today via Streamyard on the Forever FAB Podcast to discuss highlights from her most recent book.

 

Keywords:

 

Pivot

Tr...


“House Rule #1: Honor Your Inner Deity.” - Part 1
#302
08/27/2024

Of a multicultural background, Chef Nicole Layog is having a moment—and a good one!  She has been in law enforcement in Florida and also on season 24 of Big Brother.  She is now a private chef who is living her best life.  She joins me on the Forever FAB podcast to discuss what it means to take a leap of faith, again and again.

 

Chef Nicole Layog joins me today via Streamyard on the Forever FAB Podcast to discuss highlights from her most recent book.

 

Keywords:

 

Pivot

Tr...


“The Illusion of The Safety Net: Pulling Our Own Weight and Theirs.” - Part 2
#301
08/20/2024

She is a professor of sociology, an author, a researcher, and a mother.  Jessica Calarco has a unique and enlightening perspective on society and women’s role in it.

 

She is also an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an award-winning teacher, a leading expert on inequalities in family life and education, and the author of a number of books, including the most recent Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net, which is the basis of this FFAB podcast interview.

 

She is prolific. Jessica’s compendium is impres...


“The Illusion of The Safety Net: Pulling Our Own Weight and Theirs.” - Part 1
#300
08/13/2024

She is a professor of sociology, an author, a researcher, and a mother.  Jessica Calarco has a unique and enlightening perspective on society and women’s role in it.

 

She is also an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an award-winning teacher, a leading expert on inequalities in family life and education, and the author of a number of books, including the most recent Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net, which is the basis of this FFAB podcast interview.

 

She is prolific. Jessica’s compendium is impres...


Beauty News You Can Use: Spirulina
#299
08/06/2024

I’m a proponent of eating well for better skin health.  Some new research adds another ingredient to the mix.

A recent new study claims that spirulina may help improve deep skin hydration.

 

Keywords:

 

Spirulina

Antioxidant

Plant-based

Phytochemical

Skin hydration

Anti-aging

Anti-acne




About The Host:

 

Dr. Shirley Madhere is a NYC-based plastic surgeon and Founder of Holistic Plastic Surgery.  This philosophy is based on a whole-body, mind, a...