Podcast

Heather Witt introduces her new podcast, sharing her background in aesthetics and wellness, her mission to provide science-based insights, and what listeners can expect from future episodes covering topics like aesthetics, hormones, peptides, and more.

This episode explores the history and current understanding of hormone therapy for women, focusing on the flaws of the WHI study, the safety of bioidentical hormones, and recent research developments.

This episode explores the complex world of peptides, focusing on sourcing, regulation, and safe practices. Heather Witt, a physician assistant, provides expert insights on how to identify quality peptides, ask the right questions, and avoid shady sources to maximize health benefits safely.

In this episode of The Retreat Radio, PA Heather Witt sits down with social media manager Valerie for a candid, beginner-friendly Q&A on peptides, semaglutide, and what “wellness” actually means.

This episode covers bioidentical hormone therapy, including testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen, and explains why so many women are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or placed on temporary fixes instead of getting real answers.

Heather Witt breaks down the science behind these treatments and shares practical insights for both patients and providers.

PA Heather explores why many patients feel unwell despite normal lab results, emphasizing the differences between standard and optimal ranges, and highlighting common labs often missed by general practitioners.

PA Heather breaks down the true building blocks behind launching a successful medical aesthetics practice, from legal setup and medical directors to budgeting, staffing, branding, insurance, inventory, and creating a patient experience that stands out in a saturated industry.

From Botox and Dysport to Xeomin, Daxxify, Jeuveau, and newer toxins entering the market, Heather explains how neurotoxins actually work, the real differences between brands, and why marketing does not always reflect clinical performance.

The episode dives into why collagen stimulation is becoming more important than traditional fillers, the difference between looking “done” versus well-rested, and why so many people in their 20s and 30s appear older despite having fewer wrinkles.

PA Heather breaks down the truth behind "Ozempic Face," explaining why rapid weight loss, muscle loss, and improper dosing are often the real culprits rather than GLP-1 medications themselves.

Heather walks through testosterone therapy options, including creams, gels, oral testosterone, liposomal oral formulations, injectable testosterone cypionate, and pellets.

In this episode of The Retreat Radio, PA Heather continues her hormone therapy series by breaking down estrogen and progesterone, two of the most important hormones affecting women's health during perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode of The Retreat Radio, PA Heather sits down with The Retreat's aesthetic injector, Britney, to discuss her journey from new graduate nurse to aesthetic injector.

In this episode of The Retreat Radio, PA Heather takes a deep dive into one of the fastest-growing trends in healthcare: direct-to-consumer wellness companies and at-home blood testing.