Hormonal mood swings. Uncomfortable digestive issues. The delicate balance of work, motherhood and sanity. Each episode of Asking For A Friend uses real-world experience and expert insight to tackle the struggles women don't get to openly talk about enough.
No question is off the table once host Jillian Birkle uncorks the cabernet with her cast of healthcare professionals, including Dr. Marguerite Weston, Paige Brudzinski, MSN and Dr. Michelle Sieffert!
A women's health podcast, powered by DONALDSON in Columbus, Ohio.
Labiaplasty Explained: Recovery, Technique & When To Consider It For Yourself | Asking For A Friend
Transparent Answers to the Very Real Questions Women Ask About This Procedure "Is what I'm seeing ... normal?" Asking yourself this question is a near-universal experience among women. Many resort to a midnight Google search, close the tab and never tell a soul. Turns out there's no such thing as "normal!" And trust us: there's a lot more to know than the internet (or that outdated sex ed class you took in high school) usually offers. In this episode, host Jillian Birkle sits dow...
7 Jul 2026
"Why Am I Always So Tired?" We Know. Here's Why.
The Science Behind Bad Sleep — & What You Can Actually Do About It Let's say it: you are not imagining how tired you are, and "just go to bed earlier" was never going to fix it. In this episode, Jillian sits down with Dr. Marguerite Weston, Courtney Gilbert, PA-C, and Colleen Bush, RDN, to pull apart why so many of us are running on empty. Cortisol spikes waking you up at 3 a.m. Gut imbalances quietly wrecking sleep quality. Hormones shifting everything from fertility to perimenopause.&nb...
19 May 2026
The Art of Cosmetic Tattooing, Laser Skin Treatments & Aesthetic Medicine
What Your Provider Is Actually Thinking When You Walk Through The Door You don't have to know exactly what you want to walk into a consultation. You just have to show up. In this episode, Jillian sits down with two of our most versatile providers for a genuinely honest conversation about what aesthetic medicine looks, feels and sounds like — from both sides of the treatment chair. Paige Brudzinski, RN, and Andie Schroeder, LME, cover everything from cosmetic tattooing and scar camouflag...
3 Feb 2026
Gynecomastia Surgery & Men's Health: A Patient's Journey | Asking For A Friend
Gynecomastia affects far more men than we realize. And the worst part? You can’t always diet or lift your way out of it. In this episode of Asking For A Friend, our experts sit down with a real patient to talk honestly about men’s health, confidence, hormones and the plastic surgery procedure that profoundly changed one firefighter’s life. This episode is for any man who’s ever hidden behind 2 T-shirts, questioned his body or wondered what options actually exist — & for anyone suppo...
11 Nov 2025
Get To Know Our Doctors | Asking For A Friend
How Three Experts Took Different Paths To Create “Desired Healthcare” A great practice starts with great people. And so, this time, we’re doing a little consultation of our own to meet the minds behind Donaldson. In this special episode of Asking For A Friend, host Carrie Esposito sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson, Dr. Michelle Sieffert and Dr. Marguerite Weston to explore how three very different career paths and upbringings came together to redefine what modern medicine can look li...
16 Oct 2025
Gut Health & Acne: What Your Stomach Is Trying To Tell You
The Intimate Connection Between Digestion Issues, Acne Breakouts & Feeling Better In Your Skin If your gut’s a mess and your skin is too — you’re totally not imagining it! In this episode, we connect the dots between digestion, inflammation and acne to help you understand what your body’s been trying to say all along. Our skincare and functional medicine experts break down the science (and the symptoms) behind that stubborn skin and why your next step to clear, glowing skin might st...
9 Sept 2025
"It Should Hurt A Little" | The Aesthetics Treatments That Actually Work
Lasers. Fillers. Cosmetic Tatooing. What's Worth Your Time, Money & Discomfort? You should be skeptical of any new TikTok trend that no one has ever heard of but promises results! In this episode of Asking For A Friend, Carrie Esposito sits down with Columbus’s go-to aesthetics dream team to unpack the lasers, injectables, facials and tattooing treatments that actually move the needle (literally and figuratively). This episode is for anyone who wants a year-long plan for skin health...
18 Aug 2025
The Vagina Dialogues
Your Unblushing Foray Into Women's Sexual Health Women’s sexual health deserves straight answers, minus the shame and side-eye. In this episode, we get clear on what’s normal, what’s treatable and what actually helps you feel comfortable and confident in your body. 🌟 Everything We’re Covering: OB/Gyn vs. Uro/Gyn vs. Functional Medicine: who is responsible for what & and how the functional medicine approach connects hormones, lifestyle and outcomes.Pelvic Floor 101: what it is, how it wor...
12 Jun 2025
Work Like A Mother!
This episode explores the unfiltered realities of motherhood, highlighting the constant juggling act and pressures faced by mothers striving to balance everything.
14 May 2025
Sex, Drugs & Menopause
Industry experts discuss menopause, tackling misconceptions and offering unfiltered insights into sex, hormones, and the aging female body.
22 Apr 2025
Estrogen, Progesterone & That First Hot Flash
This episode explores the crucial roles of estrogen and progesterone in women's health, discussing their impact on mood, memory, and metabolism during perimenopause.
9 Apr 2025
Facial Plastic Surgery at 20, 30, 40 & Beyond
Industry experts discuss facial plastic surgery and medspa treatments at different ages, revealing how to enhance natural beauty while avoiding damaging TikTok trends in this interview.
7 Mar 2025
What You Need To Know About Tummy Tuck, Liposuction & Diastasis Recti
Industry experts discuss tummy tucks, liposuction, and diastasis recti, explaining the medical and cosmetic benefits of these procedures.
27 Jan 2025
The Skinny On Prescription Weight Loss Injections
This episode explores prescription weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy, examining their science, dispelling misconceptions, and discussing lifestyle strategies for improved strength and confidence.
3 Dec 2024
Botox, Fillers & The Art of Facial Harmony
Host Carrie Esposito interviews Dr. Marguerite Weston, Stacie Isler PA-C, and Adrienne Yanich APRN, who explore Botox, fillers, and medical-grade skincare to achieve natural facial harmony and refreshed appearances in this interview episode.
24 Oct 2024
Diet & Beauty Trends: Why You Can't Trust Everything You Read (or Watch)!
Carrie Esposito interviews Marguerite Weston, Nikki Rucinsky, and Liz Donaldson about misleading diet and beauty trends, revealing the potential harm of viral health fads.
1 Oct 2024
Demystifying & Destigmatizing Breast Augmentation
Carrie interviews Jeffrey Donaldson MD, Marguerite Weston, and Nikki Rucinsky, who demystify breast augmentation, covering safety and helping listeners make informed decisions about cosmetic surgery.
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Dr Marguerite Weston
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