Asking For A Friend
Hormonal mood swings. Uncomfortable digestion 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 Carrie uncorks the cabernet with her cast of healthcare professionals, including Dr. Marguerite Weston and Dr. Michelle Sieffert!
Contributors
Guests
Colleen Bush, RDN, LDN, IFNCP
Colleen Bush blends science with real-life experience to help patients reclaim their health through food.
After navigating her own diagnoses of Hashimoto’s and rheumatoid arthritis, she discovered the power of functional medicine and now guides others to do the same. With 16 years of experience as a registered dietitian, Colleen creates sustainable, personalized plans for gut health, autoimmune balance and overall wellness.
Her mission is simple: prove that you can be busy, eat well and still feel your best.
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Courtney Gilbert, PA-C
Courtney Gilbert, PA-C is one of Columbus, Ohio's foremost sexual wellness experts. With a background in urogynecology, she blends anatomy knowledge with empathy to make sensitive topics easy.
She treats root causes through functional medicine, offering hormone therapy, gut support, weight management and targeted supplements with practical evidence-based plans. She also performs O-Shot and diVa therapies and partners with local pelvic floor physical therapists to offer comprehensive care for her patients.
Courtney’s goal is simple: restore comfort, confidence and connection.
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Dr. Michelle Sieffert
Known for her exceptional surgical outcomes and deep knowledge of human anatomy, Dr. Sieffert specializes in cosmetic procedures of the face, body and breast. She is a highly skilled surgeon. She is a renowned medical researcher. And she is a mother. This unique combination of experience and clinical mastery allows her to understand how life's changes — pregnancy, aging and weight fluctuation — affect the body and self-confidence.
Blending technical expertise with compassionate care, Dr. Sieffert empowers patients to feel more confident while better understanding their bodies on a biological level.
Jeffrey Donaldson, MD
Dr. Jeffrey H. Donaldson brings the country’s most current concepts in plastic surgery to his practice in Columbus. He is board-certified in plastic surgery and has completed both fellowship and subspecialty fellowship training with some of the most influential leaders in the field.
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Marguerite Weston, MD-IFMCP
Dr. Marguerite Weston combines conventional medicine with the best contemporary functional medicine practices to optimize your health. By addressing the root cause of your symptoms, you can take back control of your life!
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- Gynecomastia Surgery & Men's Health: A Patient's Journey
- Gut Health & Acne: What Your Stomach Is Trying To Tell You
- The Vagina Dialogues | What You Need To Know About Sexual Wellness
- What You Need To Know About Tummy Tuck, Liposuction & Diastasis Recti
- Botox, Fillers & The Art of Facial Harmony
- Diet & Beauty Trends: Why You Can't Trust Everything You Read (or Watch)!
- Demystifying & Destigmatizing Breast Augmentation
Nikki Rucinsky, LME
As a leading medical aesthetician, Nikki has a deep appreciation for beauty in all forms and reshaped our medspa to meet the evolving needs of our patients. She designed our acne program and introduced The Perfect Derma Peel to our practice. Nikki also offers CoolSculpting treatments which harness cutting-edge technology to sculpt and refine the body.
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Olivia Wolever, PA-C
Olivia Wolever, PA-C, is a dedicated and compassionate clinical physician assistant specializing in plastic surgery. As a crucial part of the surgical team, she assists in the operating room alongside board-certified plastic surgeons, ensuring that each procedure is performed with precision and care.
Her expertise extends far beyond the OR — Olivia is the trusted guide who walks patients through every step of their recovery, from the first consultation to the final stages of healing. Known for her depth of knowledge and empathetic approach, Olivia helps patients understand exactly what to expect after surgery, offering tailored guidance on pain management, scar care and long-term results.
Whether she’s assisting in surgery, educating patients on post-op protocols, or celebrating their transformative results, Olivia’s goal is to make the entire experience as smooth and stress-free as possible!