These are the thoughts of an aesthetically awkward, socially introverted nurse practitioner. We will cover many topics including aesthetic and functional medicine approaches, hormone replacement and peptide therapy, and work-life balance while trying to age gracefully in modern day America.
We didn't mean to disappear for a whole summer.
In this short solo episode, Bobbi catches you up on where Aesthetically Awkward has been: a clinic in the middle of major construction and renovations, a season of team training and travel, a podcast studio that quietly became a storage room, and the part that's harder to admit — four full episodes recorded and lost to bad audio.
Consider it the most on-brand thing that could have happened to a podcast called Aesthetically Awkward.
The good news: the room is a studio again, the microphones are back where they belong, and new episodes are coming 2–4 times a month from here on out.
IN THIS EPISODE
Why the clinic in Danville, IL spent the summer under construction
Training, travel, and what else pulled the season sideways
How the podcast studio became a storage closet
The four episodes nobody will ever hear
What the release schedule looks like going forward
WHAT WE WANT TO COVER NEXT — TELL US
The best episodes come from questions people are too embarrassed to ask out loud. Drop yours in an email or the Instagram DM! We promise - Bobbi reads them.
CONNECT WITH US
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8 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Spring Skin with Trin (Ep. 21)
In this episode, Bobbi sits down with Trinity Upton, licensed esthetician and certified laser technician at Luxe Lift, for a spring skincare check-in. They talk about how skin goals and treatment plans often shift as the weather warms up, why SPF becomes even more important this time of year, and how to stay consistent with your skin even when summer routines get busier.
Trinity shares updates on her own skin, including what has been helping with texture, breakouts, and hormonal acne, and why Face Reality has remained such a staple in her routine. The conversation also covers how diet, lifestyle, and consistency can affect acne, why acne can be controlled but not truly cured, and how in-office treatments can help keep skin on track.
Bobbi and Trinity also break down which treatments tend to make the most sense during spring and summer, when to lean into Hydrafacials and gentle acne treatments, and when it may be smarter to wait until fall for more corrective services like chemical peels, resurfacing lasers, and pigment-focused treatments. They also talk through how to be honest with your provider about your lifestyle so your treatment plan actually works for real life.
This episode is a good listen for anyone trying to figure out how to care for their skin during warmer months, manage acne more consistently, or decide which treatments are worth doing now versus later in the year.
Connect & Book:
Website: www.luxeliftpllc.com (http://www.luxeliftpllc.com)
Book an appointment: luxelift.janeapp.com (http://luxelift.janeapp.com)
All links in one place: linktr.ee/luxelift (http://linktr.ee/luxelift)
Luxe Lift Instagram: @luxelift_danville
Bobbi’s Instagram and TikTok: @bobbithenp_luxelift
Podcast Instagram: @aestheticallyawkwardpodcast
Email: customersupport@luxeliftpllc.com (mailto:customersupport@luxeliftpllc.com)
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Treatments, skincare regimens, and product recommendations should be individualized. Please consult a qualified provider for recommendations specific to your skin and your goals.
15 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT
SkinPen + CO2 Laser Eye Lid Treatment & Recovery (Ep. 20)
In this quick episode, I’m sharing my honest 24 hour post treatment update after combining SkinPen on the face and neck with CO2 laser on the eyelids. I talk through how the procedure went, what my skin looks and feels like today, and what I’m doing over the next seven days to support healing and protect my results.
I also walk you through the post care products I’m using right now, including skin protectants like Curad, Aquaphor, and CeraVe, along with supportive skincare from Epicutis and Hydrinity. I share why I’m keeping things simple, gentle, and barrier focused during recovery, and how I’m approaching the healing process day by day.
If you’ve ever been curious about combining these treatments, wondering what recovery actually looks like in real life, or trying to figure out what products are appropriate after laser and microneedling, this episode gives you a practical behind the scenes look at the first 24 hours and the plan for the week ahead.
Website: www.luxeliftpllc.com (http://www.luxeliftpllc.com)
Book an appointment: luxelift.janeapp.com (http://luxelift.janeapp.com)
All links in one place: linktr.ee/luxelift (http://linktr.ee/luxelift)
Luxe Lift Instagram: @luxelift_danville
Bobbi’s Instagram and TikTok: @bobbithenp_luxelift
Podcast Instagram: @aestheticallyawkwardpodcast
Email: customersupport@luxeliftpllc.com (mailto:customersupport@luxeliftpllc.com)
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice.
Inside a recent episode
Spring Skin with Trin (Ep. 21)
Published 8 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And I was covering his neck, his ears, everything with STM. He's like, why do I need all that? I'm like, if it was up to me, I'd be putting in your hairline everything right now. So just sit up with it. There's no effort here. Just hold still and trust the process. Zach's gotten a lot better. My Zach, not your Zach. My Zach's gotten a lot better about SPF. He thinks about it now if he's going to be outside doing yard work or like, you know, he works here with us sometimes and he'll go out for a lunch walk break. Okay, put your SPF on. And now I'm kind of trained him. He'll stop and put it on. His little SPF stick. […]
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