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This GoLoud podcast delves into all things aesthetics, beauty, and lifestyle. Each week, join hosts Liz and Nikki Dwyer, the founders of Future Beauty & Health, as they invite you to explore the unfiltered side of aesthetics and wellness. Each episode they sit down with an array of fascinating guests on a mission to demystify the world of celebrity beauty fads and reveal the real secrets behind looking and feeling your best. From colonics to cosmetic procedures, biohacking to botox, "Fess Up" leaves no stone unturned in the quest for honest beauty and health insights.
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Laura Bermingham is a legend of the Irish modelling game, well-known beauty journalist and editor. She has over 20 years of experience in writing, producing, and broadcasting about beauty topics, including skincare, haircare, makeup, fragrance, and nails1. Laura is currently the Beauty Editor at Evoke.ie , where she shares her expertise and insights on various beauty products and trends.She has also been recognized as one of Ireland's most influential beauty journalists2. Before her role at Evoke.ie, she was a beauty columnist for the Irish Mail on Sunday and a beauty reporter for TV3’s Ireland AM and Xpose3.In this week's episode Laura chats to Nikki and Liz about her near 40 year career as a model, her hilarious experiences testing products over the years and the success of her recent blepharoplasty.If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
Niamh O'Connor, is an Irish influencer with a significant following on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. She recently gained attention for sharing her harrowing experience with cellulitis following a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. This incident highlighted the potential dangers of cosmetic procedures and the need for increased regulation in the industry.Niamh joines Nikki and Liz to discuss her horrifying experiences and to advocate for transparency about the risks associated with cosmetic treatments as well as her exciting new podcast show 'Unscripted'. If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
Carla Piera FitzGerald, also known as "Half of Carla," is a remarkable success story from BodySlims. She lost over half her body weight, shedding 183 lbs (about 13 stone) through the program. Carla's journey began in January 2020, and she has maintained her weight loss for over three years. Her transformation has not only improved her physical health but also her confidence and outlook on life.In this week's episode Carla tella Nikki and Liz about her life before and after her incredible transformation, her plans to travel to the states for surgery for the next major step and how she has dealt with the mental health side of her journey. If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
It's fair to say that Kathryn Thomas is a national treasure. In her dacades long career, she has hosted a variety of popular shows, including "Operation Transformation," "The Voice of Ireland," and "Winning Streak" as well as taking on co-host duties at The Rose Of Tralee. Kathryn began her career in the 1990s with the children's program "Rapid" and has since become a prominent figure on RTÉ television and radio.In this week's episode, Kathryn joins Nikki and Liz to disuss her phenomenal career, her evolving look over the years and how she can stay so busy at work and at home AND still look so fabulous. There's also an eyebrowing raising story involving a trip to India, bamboo and...well...you'll hear :)If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
A day scarcely passes without Ozempic making headlines for one reason or another but what is the lived reality of this socalled 'The Drug Of The Century'? Well luckily we have the perfect duo to discuss it all as both Nikki and Liz have taken it for various lengths of time, for differing reasons and have ended up with contrasting views on it's value.In this wideranging and informative discussion they both get very real and honest about their individual Ozempic journeys with a view to examing all sides of the agruments it's arrival has stirred.If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
Meghan O'Neill, a former mechanic, earns €11,000 weekly on adult subscription site Only Fans. Meghan transitioned into pornography following a diverse career history, including modelling, being a full-time mum, dancing, owning a gym, and working in the competitive PR industry.On this week's episode of Fess Up, Meghan joins Nikki and Liz to discuss her career journey, her attitude towards porn and the tweakments and procedures she's had done and is planning to do in the future. She's bright, ballsy and incredibly honest. Enjoy!If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
Davina Devine is one of Ireland's most recognizable Drag Queens and Cabaret showgirls. She has been serving stages all over Ireland and internationally since 2002, and she shows no sign of slowing down even after almost two decades! Davina is a weekly host and headliner at Ireland’s Premier LGBTQ+ Venue, The George, in Dublin. She has hosted iconic club nights like SaturGays and Thirsty Thursday’s for the last decade, welcoming special guests such as The Saturdays, Sugababes, Kelis, Samantha Mumba, and Katie Price In this week's episode of Fess Up, Davina chats to Liz and Nikki about the early drag scene in Dublin, how social media has changed it over the years and of course how she creates and maintains her absolutely iconic look. Enjoy!If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
Mandy Maher is a legendary figure in the Irish fashion industry. She wears multiple hats as the owner of Catwalk Model Agency and The Platform by MM, an agency for influencers. With over 25 years of experience in the modeling industry, Mandy is also a regular stylist on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM and a guest fashion editor for RSVP magazine.In this week's episode, Mandy discusses her successful career, how she almost lost it all during the pandemic and the insatiable work ethic that brought her back to the top of the game. If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
Dr. Doireann O'Leary is a GP based in Cork City, Ireland who is passionate about women's health and general practice. She is also a lecturer at the University College Cork School of Medicine and contributes regularly to the media, including slots on "The Last Word" on Today FM and "The Today Show" on RTE 1. Beyond her medical practice, she has a strong presence on social media, where she educates and engages with her followers. Recently, she developed a range of supplements called "Supplements Made Simple," which aims to provide meaningful health benefits based on scientific evidence.In this week's episode Dr. Doireann joins Nikki and Liz from Cork to discuss her own beauty regime, her succesful supplements business and how she dealt with her cancer diagnosis. If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
Vicki Notaro is a talented author, journalist, and former magazine editor. Her debut novel, "Reality Check," was recently published by Penguin and shot to the top of the debut novel charts. Notaro's writing combines relatable humor with depth, addressing serious topics without losing its overall lightness. Readers and critics alike love it's a refreshing take on women's fiction.Vicki joins Liz and Nikki for the first episode of the new series of Fess Up to discuss the book, her adoration of all things 'Housewife' and how a boob reduction is very much top of her to-do list.If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
Keith Barry's C.V is nothing short of hypnotising. Mentalist, hypnotist, magician, world-renowned entertainer who has starred in over forty international television shows. He's renowned as the "Brainhacker," specializing in unlocking the power of the subconscious mind and inspiring audiences to break through barriers and unleash their full potential for incredible success. He's back on the road and took time to drop in to Fess Up to Liz and Nikki about his own approach to staying youthful, his beginnings as a scientist and of course he hacks into one of their brains with jaw dropping results.If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
Ally Garvey is one of Ireland's original beauty experts. She shares self-care tips, including skincare and dental routines, on RTÉ Today and her insights help people incorporate self-care into their daily routines. For the first episode of the new season of Fess Up, Ally joines Nikki and Liz for a fascinating deep dive into her early years as a model, whay she got a boob job at 19 and her take on the current beauty influencer scene. There's also some excellent listener questions in a new feature called Loose Lips. Enjoy!If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send a voicenote to 087 8217435 or send us a message on Instagram
On the final episode of this series Liz and Nikki are joined by the legendary 'Skin Nerd' herself, Jennifer Rock for a frank and honest chat about her aesthetic approach and routine. They also have a very important discussion about what treatments are and are not advisable for anyone going through cancer treatment. If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send us a message on Instagram
Virgin Media legend, Elaine Crowley has been in front of the camera and in the public eye for years and this has given her a very unique insight into how that effects body image and confidence. She chats with Nikki and Liz about what treatments she has, will never and plans to try as well as what it's really like in a sweat lodge. If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send us a message on Instagram
As it's the season of pampering and reflection, this week Nikki and Liz take the opportunity to discuss their 'Good,Bad And Ugly Of 2023'. They get into what fads and tweakments are wirth it and the others they believe are a waste of money and be warned, there's a horrifying tale about why you absolutely should NEVER try waxing at home. If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send us a message on Instagram
On this week's episode Nikki and Liz are joined by former Fine Gael politician and senator, Catherine Noone who provides an incredibly unique and honest insight into the appearance pressures faced by women in politics as well as her own lifelong journey with weightloss and childhood experiences of disordered eating.If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send us a message on Instagram
This week Liz and Nikki are joined by the Fabulous Pharmacist herself, CEO & Founder of Fabuwellness, and the wonderwoman that is Laura Dowling to discuss her transformative and holistic approach to women's health, her advocacy of mucshrooms and her incredible Viva La Lulva tour. If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send us a message on Instagram
1Terry Prone has been nothing short of a legend of the communications game for decades but apart from all her professional achievements she could rightly be called an early Fess Up heroine. Following a near fatal car accident which "broke evry bone in her body apart from one arm" Terry began her journey with plastic surgery and made the very brave decision for the time to be very public about her procedures. At 74 she has absolutely no intention of slowing down and with a new book on the shelves she joins Nikki and Liz to discuss her experiences and what she'd love to try next. If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send us a message on Instagram
Having moved from her native Hungary 24 years ago, Monica Ivani has established herself as Ireland' Brow Queen and this week she joins Nikki and Liz to discuss her approach to her craft, her experience of blepharoplasty and why, when it comes to treatments, nothing is off the suregeons table. If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send us a message on Instagram.
Courtney Smith is a style icon and has built up a remarkable career in fashion media and once you meet her equally iconic mother Hilda her early influences are obvious. In this week's episode they discuss the generational differences in their approach to beauty, bum lifts and to face lift or not to face lift. If you want to get in touch with Liz and Nikki, send us a message on Instagram.
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