Episode 90

From Fired to Free: Reinventing Your Life & Mindset with Lori McDowell

Published on: 2nd October, 2025

What happens when life forces you to reinvent yourself? In this empowering episode of Beauty & The Brain, hosts Dr. Chris Croley and Nurse Practitioner Jerry Drinkard sit down with Lori McDowell, a PhD chemical engineer turned mindset coach, author, and retreat planner.

After three decades in the corporate world, Lori shares how being fired became her greatest gift — launching her into a purpose-driven chapter helping others overcome fear, reframe limiting beliefs, and rediscover joy through her book The Reinvention Mindset.

You’ll learn:

  • 🔄 How to reframe fear and turn uncertainty into opportunity
  • 💡 Why reinvention at any age can unlock your happiest chapter
  • 🧠 The power of mindset coaching, belief, and higher purpose
  • 🌴 How transformational retreats can change your life and business
  • ✨ Lori’s journey from STEM to spirituality, blending science with soul

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, provider, or simply craving a reset, this episode is packed with inspiration to help you reinvent your mindset, reimagine your future, and rewrite your story.

🎙️ Subscribe for more expert conversations on aesthetics, wellness, business growth, and personal transformation.

Go Follow Lori on her socials and check out her website!

IG: @lori.mcdowell.5

Website: https://reimagineu.net/about-us/

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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!