DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast Experience

Don’t get duped — this episode could save your skin (literally). Host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, teams up with Amber Johnson, founder of Facial Lounge, to expose the shady underworld of counterfeit skincare. Erin recently purchased what appeared to be SkinMedica’s TNS Advanced+ Serum for just $64 on eBay (real price: $295 😳) — and let’s just say... the results were wild. 

From nearly identical packaging to subtle red flags you’d never notice unless you’re an expert, this experiment proves that fake products are getting harder and harder to spot. Could you be using knockoff skincare or makeup without even realizing it? You won’t believe what might be lurking in your beauty bag. 

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, and YouTube.  

In this raw and unfiltered episode, reality TV icon Taylor Armstrong (RHOBH, RHOC) sits down with host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP to reveal the real story behind the glam. From the pressures of public beauty standards to the hidden traumas never shown on camera—Taylor opens up about surviving abuse (both physically and financially), and navigating the unimaginable – suicide and divorce. 

Together, they dive into why financial independence is a lifeline for women—and how Taylor turned her pain into power. Now, as the self-proclaimed “Comeback Queen,” she’s creating a self-help course to help other women do the same. 

Plus, don’t miss the chance to hear about Taylor’s once-in-a-lifetime retreat to Greece: a transformative escape of yoga, meditation, and Mediterranean magic. 

This episode is about more than aesthetics—it’s about resilience, reinvention, and reclaiming your life. 

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In this episode, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx Medical Spa, sits down with Tony K—aka @theinsiderinvestor and Co-founder of Regen BioScience—for a wild ride through the cutting-edge (and sometimes controversial) world of regenerative health. From stem cells and exosomes to peptides, cannabis, and even psilocybin research, this duo breaks it all down in a way that’s anything but boring. 

Erin also puts Tony’s aesthetic radar to the test in a game of Botox or Born With It? Can he tell which celebs are aging naturally and who’s gone full tweak? Spoiler: Almost everyone’s had a little something done—and a few might’ve gone way too far. 

You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll never look at a "natural" celeb face the same way again. 

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Host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx, is joined by Love Bomb author and beauty skeptic Gemma Touchstone to unpack the hottest trend in aesthetics: tweakments. Think subtle, strategic, and undetectable—because looking overdone is officially out. Erin shares why this approach has always been the DermFx way, helping clients look refreshed, not frozen. 

But that’s not all… the duo dives into the so-called "Botox Illness" spreading across social media—and Erin’s calling BS. With 30 years of injecting under her belt, she’s never seen a legitimate case and suspects counterfeit products are the real culprit. Oh, and the viral theory that filler is migrating to your brain? Erin gives the facts (and a reality check). 

If you’re into subtle results, aesthetic myths, and a little cosmetic tea—this episode is for you. 

In this episode of DermFx: The Ultimate Podcast Experience, host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx, sits down with Gemma Touchstone, serial entrepreneur and author of Love Bomb. 

Gemma gets the inside scoop on how Erin transitioned from stitching up skin in dermatology to becoming a Botox trailblazer—long before it was cool. Erin shares how boredom in the clinic led her to build an aesthetics empire. 

The duo also dives deep into the ugly side of aesthetics where Erin gives advice on how to avoid falling for weird aesthetic schemes. She also lays down the law on what’s safe, what’s shady, and what you should never, ever inject. 

And yes… we’re talking Ozempic. 
Who’s on it, who’s lying about it, and how Hollywood’s secret isn’t so secret anymore. Erin breaks down the do’s, don’ts, and DMs filled with “Where’d you get that script?” Plus, before-and-afters that just might make your jaw drop. 

In Part 2 of this eye-opening series, Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx, is back with Amber from Facial Lounge—and things get even wilder. Erin shows Amber just how disgustingly easy it is to order counterfeit Botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid filler off the internet and inject unknown substances straight into your face… all in the name of saving a few bucks. The worst part? Even licensed doctors are buying and using this sketchy stuff on their patients. Still wondering why that Groupon Botox is only $5? We’ve got answers—and you’re not going to like them. 

From dangerous DIY chemical peels to cringe-worthy Brazilian wax fails (seriously, ouch), Erin and Amber break down the biggest beauty shortcuts that are landing people in the ER or worse. 

And if you think your skincare haul from Amazon is the real deal… think again. They uncover the sneaky world of counterfeit skincare and why spotting a fake is nearly impossible—even for the pros. 

This episode is your official PSA: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 

In this shamelessly honest episode, host Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP and founder of DermFx Medical Spa is joined by Gemma Touchstone — serial entrepreneur, author of Love Bomb, and host of the Brand Bitch podcast. 

Together, they rip the silence off a topic too many women suffer through in secret: menopause. From hot flashes and hormonal rollercoasters to the big question nobody wants to ask — what the hell happened to my sex drive? — nothing is off-limits. 

But fear not, because DermFx has a little pink secret: Addyi — the FDA-approved pill that’s giving perimenopausal women their groove back. And if that wasn’t enough, Erin spills the tea on vaginal rejuvenation treatments that your mama definitely didn’t have access to. 

It’s raw, it’s hilarious, it’s TMI in the best way. Grab a fan and a cocktail — because this is the episode you didn’t know you desperately needed. 

Erin Alonso, MSN, FNP, and founder of DermFx, teams up with Amber Johnson of Facial Lounge to tackle the big question—are people terrified of aging? And has the obsession gone too far? They dive into the wild trend of "shedding"—where people pile on layers of masks, tape their faces, bask in LED lights, and basically mummify themselves in the name of anti-aging. Ain't nobody got time for that! (Or… maybe they do?) 

They also break down the ultimate biohacker, Bryan Johnson, aka the "Don’t Die" guy, and the extreme lengths he goes to for eternal youth. Some of his treatments? Totally safe and available at DermFx—no crazy daily regimens required.