The Pilot

All About the Eyes with Dr. Phelps

They say the eyes are the window to the soul. Lately, they’ve also become one of the biggest conversations in aesthetics.   In this episode, Suzie Carroll sits down with Chicago oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Phelps for a conversation all about the eyes. They talk under-eyes, blepharoplasty, tear-trough filler, Bradley Cooper, and why “fix my eyes” is never as simple as it sounds.   Suzie brings her own bleph experience and non-surgical perspective, while Dr. Phelps shares how he actually consults with patients, what he looks for first, and where things can go wrong. Together, they break down what works, what doesn’t, and how to get the eyes right without losing the face.   A little bonus: keep an ear out before the 10-minute mark. There’s a special Fitz promo tucked into the episode. And for listeners interested in Dr. Phelps’ practice, Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery is currently offering a spring special: $50 new patient eye vein removal.   * Host: @suzie.carroll.np * Guest: @paul.phelps.md * Production: @teddywaffles * Set: @thestudiochicago * Brand: @thefitz   Follow us so you catch every episode!

Confidence Coded with Olivia Kirkpatrick

Confidence is a word that gets thrown around in aesthetics, but living it is something else. In Episode 03, Michelle Shetty sits down with Olivia Kirkpatrick, MSN, AGNP-BC, a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with 11+ years in medicine who currently practices at The Confidence Bar, for a real conversation about what confidence actually looks like when the internet is loud. They get into growing pains, hate comments, self-love in a high-visibility field, and how to stay grounded when being perceived comes with opinions you didn’t ask for. Olivia shares the habits that keep her steady, plus the nuance of choosing motherhood and career without guilt, and what it means to be a provider patients can trust. * Hosts: @suzie.carroll.np & @michelle.shetty.rn * Guest: @olivia.aesthetics_ * Production: @teddywaffles * Set: @thestudiochicago * Brand: @thefitz Follow us so you catch every episode!

Menopause, HRT & What’s Changed

In this episode, Suzie sits down with Medical Director, Dr. Tatiana Batista, to talk about something most women will experience but few truly feel prepared for: menopause and perimenopause. With the FDA recently updating its stance on HRT after nearly 20 years of a black box warning, they talk through how we got here, what we know, and how to approach treatment options in real life. Whether you’re in the thick of symptoms, starting to notice changes, or just want to be informed, this conversation is designed to help you feel a little more equipped and a lot less alone. * Hosts: @suzie.carroll.np & @michelle.shetty.rn * Guest: @drbatistaesthetics * Production: @teddywaffles * Media: @elliottdesai * Set: @thestudiochicago * Brand: @thefitz Click 'Follow' on Spotify so you catch every episode! Support Studies for this Episode: * HRT linked to better cognition and brain volume in APOE4 women [https://alzres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13195-022-01121-5] * Clinical trial of ultralow-dose estradiol patch on bone density [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15339752/] * Minimal estradiol prevents postmenopausal bone loss [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1458336/] * WHIMS trial of estrogen–progestin and dementia/MCI risk in postmenopausal women [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12771112/] * Oral vs transdermal estrogen: effects in postmenopausal women [https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.CIR.102.22.2687]

The Pilot

Best friends. Busy moms. Aesthetics pros. Empire… loading. Suzie (NP) and Michelle (RN), co-founders of The Fitz—Chicagoland's wildly loved luxury medspa—get unfiltered about what it really takes to build a business while staying grounded in family and friendship. From clinic to carpool, they're keeping it real about injectables, motherhood, and everything in between. Come for the skincare science, stay for the chemistry. * Hosts: @suzie.carroll.np & @michelle.shetty.rn * Production: @teddywaffles * Media: @elliottdesai * Set: @thestudiochicago * Brand: @thefitz Follow us so you catch every episode!

Trailer

Two besties. One wildly successful aesthetics business. Zero filters. Suzie & Michelle are bringing you into their world. Follow now so you don't miss Episode 1. 📍 Find us: * @thefitz * @suziecarroll.np * @michelle.shetty.rn