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This week on Mic’d & Medicated, we sit down with Dr. Marnie Nussbaum, the Joan Rivers-meets-Elle Woods of dermatology.

From Botox and lip fillers to parenting chaos and midlife confidence, she spills the truth with humor, heart, and unfiltered advice. Get ready to laugh, learn, and finally embrace aging—and yourself—on your own terms.

Whether you’re curious about the science behind cosmetic procedures, juggling motherhood and self-care, or just need a hilarious guide to life in your 40s and 50s, this episode is packed with truths, laughs, and empowerment.

What You’ll Learn:

• Skincare routines that actually work for busy women
• The science behind Botox and fillers
• Balancing parenting, self-care, and confidence
• Debunking myths about aging and beauty
• Personal anecdotes and humor to inspire self-love

Resources & Links:

• Dr. Marnie Nussbaum Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Skincare line & treatments: Ulthera, The Wrinkle Cure

Chapter Titles

• 00:00 Introduction & Personal Stories
• 04:03 Skincare & Cosmetic Procedures Explained
• 09:48 Parenting Challenges & Self-Care Tips
• 19:32 Busting Myths About Aging & Beauty
• 29:40 Expert Advice on Skin Maintenance & Treatments
• 39:48 Balancing Motherhood & Self-Confidence
• 48:55 Humor & Personal Anecdotes in Beauty & Parenting
• 58:11 Final Tips & Empowerment Messages

We’re two New York City women talking candidly about the chaos of modern life, from relationships, parenting, working in and out of the home, to what it takes to stay semi-sane in a world that expects you to hold it all together and be #blessed.

We couldn’t find an honest and vulnerable conversation — so we started one! If you need a laugh, a cry, or just want to hear someone else admit their flaws and validate your crazy, you’re in the right place. Be ready to be… Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert.

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Surgeon General Warning Disclaimer: We are self-prescribed unexperts, so if you have any real questions or need real advice, please call your nearest doctor.

© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

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What does it truly mean to build a family — and what happens when the path isn’t traditional?

In this episode of Mic’d & Medicated, clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Fechter who specializes in couples with infertility and exploring adoption joins us on the couch. We unpack the emotional complexities of family planning, infidelity, adoption, cultural identity, and the decision to have — or not have — children.

We explore:

• The psychological weight behind family planning decisions

• The emotional realities and open narratives of adoption • Cultural identity and belonging for adopted children • The impact of in-utero experiences on development aka are babies born as a clean slate

• The choice to live child-free

• Generativity and creating legacy beyond motherhood?

This is a nuanced, thoughtful conversation for women navigating parenthood, partnership, identity, and the evolving definition of legacy. Whether you’re considering adoption, questioning motherhood, or redefining generativity in your own life, this episode offers depth, clarity, and compassion.

Chapters

Introduction to Family Planning and Infidelity Counseling

Navigating Family Planning Decisions

The Adoption Process and Emotional Challenges

Cultural Identity in Adoption

The Impact of In-Utero Experiences

The Decision to Have or Not Have Children

Generativity and Legacy Beyond Parenthood

The Complexities of Adoption and Parenting

The Importance of Open Narratives in Adoption

Subscribe to Mic’d & Medicated for unfiltered conversations about modern womanhood.

We’re two New York City women talking candidly about the chaos of modern life, from relationships, parenting, working in and out of the home, to what it takes to stay semi-sane in a world that expects you to hold it all together and be #blessed.

We couldn’t find an honest and vulnerable conversation — so we started one! If you need a laugh, a cry, or just want to hear someone else admit their flaws and validate your crazy, you’re in the right place. Be ready to be… Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert.

Please follow, like, review, and share the podcast with your family and friends!

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Surgeon General Warning Disclaimer: We are self-prescribed unexperts, so if you have any real questions or need real advice, please call your nearest doctor.

© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal

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What does modern motherhood really look like — behind the curated Instagram squares and school pickup smiles?

This week on Mic’d and Medicated, we sit down with Lyss Stern, founder of DivaMoms, for an unfiltered conversation about parenting, ambition, mental health, and raising resilient kids in Manhattan.

We talk about:

• Why most moms secretly feel like they’re failing
• How vulnerability becomes your greatest superpower
• The pressure of raising kids in NYC
• Entrepreneurship and identity beyond motherhood
• Mental health, menopause & the “what now?” phase
• Letting go of perfection and redefining success

Motherhood isn’t aesthetic. It’s messy, loud, humbling — and sometimes brutal. But it’s also powerful when we stop pretending and start telling the truth.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re barely holding it together while trying to build a career, raise decent humans, and not lose your mind — this episode will make you feel seen.

Because resilience isn’t built through perfection. It’s built through honesty.

Hit play if you’re ready for real talk about modern motherhood, NYC parenting culture, ambition, identity, and embracing the chaos.

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#DivaMoms
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#RaisingResilientKids
#MentalHealthForMoms
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We’re two New York City women talking candidly about the chaos of modern life, from relationships, parenting, working in and out of the home, to what it takes to stay semi-sane in a world that expects you to hold it all together and be #blessed.

We couldn’t find an honest and vulnerable conversation — so we started one! If you need a laugh, a cry, or just want to hear someone else admit their flaws and validate your crazy, you’re in the right place. Be ready to be… Unfiltered, Unafraid, and UnExpert.

Please follow, like, review, and share the podcast with your family and friends!

• Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micdandmedicated and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MicdMedicated/podcasts
• Subscribe to our Substack: https://substack.com/@micdandmedicated
• Check out our website: micdandmedicated.com

Surgeon General Warning Disclaimer: We are self-prescribed unexperts, so if you have any real questions or need real advice, please call your nearest doctor.

© 2025 Eva Heyman & Caroline Leventhal