Episode 55

How to Set Smarter Goals for Your Skin, Business, and Life in 2026

Published on: 15th January, 2026

Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP are back for the first episode of 2026, and they’re starting the year with a refreshingly honest conversation about goals — the kind that actually reflect real life.

Joined by Nurse Practitioner Allie from Skin & Tonic MedSpa, this episode explores what they’re focusing on this year: business growth, personal priorities, skincare simplification, peptides, and the evolving landscape of aesthetic medicine.

Dr. Chris opens up about seriously considering a lower face and neck lift, sparking a thoughtful discussion on choosing the right provider, travel vs. local care, and what really matters when it comes to outcomes. The conversation naturally expands into leadership lessons, staffing challenges, patient experience, and why consistency often beats complexity — in skincare and in business.

This episode is reflective, insightful, and full of perspective for anyone navigating growth in aesthetics, healthcare, or life in general.

✨ You’ll hear about:

  1. Immediate vs. long-term goal setting
  2. Business growth stages in the medspa world
  3. Peptides and patient-driven wellness trends
  4. Why over-exfoliating (and overcomplicating) skincare is out
  5. Regenerative and biostimulatory trends for 2026
  6. Gratitude, resilience, and lessons learned from 2025

Follow Beauty & The Brain to stay up to date on future episodes covering peptides, injectables, skincare science, and what’s next in aesthetics — with real conversations from providers who live it every day.

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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!