Episode 76

18 Years of Love, Business & Botox | Our Wild Journey Together

Published on: 26th June, 2025

In this hilarious and heartwarming episode of Beauty & The Brain, co-hosts Dr. Chris Croley and Nurse Practitioner Jerry Drinkard get real about marriage, med spa life, and their journey from first impressions to farm life and facial fillers.

🎙️ Get ready for a fun twist on your favorite aesthetics podcast as the dynamic duo behind Skin & Tonic Medspa in Pace, Florida takes a “friendship test” to see how well they really know each other—after 18 years of love, business, and Botox.

🔍 In This Episode, We Cover:

  • Their most-loved injectable treatments, from Sculptra® and lip filler to P-Shots and O-Shots
  • Behind-the-scenes of running a successful aesthetic practice
  • The realities of treating patients who under-treat but want big results
  • Why sexual wellness procedures are more than just hype—they’re changing lives
  • Aesthetic pet peeves: from clients who bounce between injectors to budget misunderstandings
  • Their dream agri-tourism plans and raising Dorper sheep on Double Crown Farm 🐑
  • Personal quirks, guilty pleasures, and skincare they steal from each other’s counters

💡 Whether you're a medical aesthetic provider, an entrepreneur running a medspa, or a curious consumer interested in anti-agingsexual wellness, and relationship dynamics, this episode is packed with insights and laughter.

👉 Subscribe for more episodes where we blend aesthetic educationemerging cosmetic trends, and wellness innovation—with a dose of real-life experience from inside the treatment room.

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About the Podcast

Beauty & The Brain®
A Deep Dive into Medical Aesthetics
Welcome to Beauty & The Brain, the podcast where we take a deep dive into the fascinating world of medical aesthetics! I'm Dr. Chris Croley, and I'm joined by my co-host Jerry Drinkard, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Together, we co-own Skin & Tonic, a medical spa that's passionate about providing the latest and greatest treatments to help our clients look and feel their best.

We started this podcast out of our love for medical aesthetics and our desire to share our knowledge and insights with others. Every week, we'll be discussing new trends, sharing our thoughts on controversial topics, and keeping you up to date on the latest technology in the industry. But we won't just be talking to ourselves! We're excited to bring in experts and industry leaders to share their perspectives and insights with our listeners.

Our goal is to provide a podcast that's authentic, informative, and genuinely helpful for anyone who's interested in beauty and wellness. Whether you're a beauty enthusiast or a medical professional, we hope you'll tune in every week to learn something new and join us on this journey of discovery.

So, if you're ready to dive into the world of medical aesthetics, join us on Beauty & The Brain, and let's explore this fascinating industry together!