Aging Gracefully: What Does That Even Mean? S1 E4

About This EpisodeI thought doing anything "anti-aging" was a bad thing. I was wrong.This week I sat down with Licensed Master Esthetician Carrie Cohen, founder of Swoon Aesthetic Spa, and she completely changed how I think about aging. We talk about the stuff nobody told us, why we're all secretly doing things but refusing to talk about it, and why your aging strategy needs to be yours not your mom's, not your feed's, yours.Fair warning: my 11s showed up to this conversation too.About Carrie CohenIn the midst of a 16 year career in finance and raising 3 kids, Carrie Cohen made a major midlife pivot. As the granddaughter of an Avon Lady, skincare has always been part of her story growing up surrounded by beauty, exploring creams, and learning early the power of self-care. But it was her own journey with dry skin, along with her daughter's struggles with acne, that truly sparked her passion and purpose.Frustrated by the lack of real results at traditional spas and the clinical feel of many med spas, Carrie envisioned something different where advanced, results-driven treatments meet a warm, welcoming experience. From that vision, Swoon was born.What We CoverWhy "aging gracefully" doesn't mean what our moms meant anymoreWhy we're all doing things but nobody's talking about it — and why that needs to stopHow to find a strategy that fits YOUR comfort level, timeline, and budgetThe treatments Carrie says are worth every pennyWhat she'd skip completelyThe one thing we're all overthinkingFacial hair during perimenopause, yes, we went thereWhy your provider should never be pointing out flaws you didn't walk in withThe red flags to watch for no matter where you liveWhat Carrie has grown to love about getting olderCarrie's Rapid Fire AnswersTreatment worth every penny: Sculptra, Botox, and laserTrend she'd skip: At-home red light therapy masksWhat to start earlier: Sunscreen every single day and retinolWhat we're all overthinking: What everybody else is doingConnect with Carrie Swoon Aesthetic Spa or on social media @theswoonspaConnect with Holly Grownish Women or on instagram at @grownishwomen New episodes every Friday on your favorite podcast platform.