In this episode of The Kind Revolution Podcast, Dr. Georgine Nanos sits down with Dr. Christie Prendergast, a board-certified plastic surgeon who took an unconventional path from general surgery at UC San Diego to the high-stakes world of Beverly Hills aesthetics—only to realize the entire industry was missing the point.

This conversation gets real about what Dr. Christie calls Beauty Matrix™—the intersection of brain health, hormones, regenerative medicine, and yes, strategic aesthetics. She breaks down why peptides aren't for everyone (despite the hype), how TMS therapy reversed cognitive decline in a 70-year-old patient, and why the Beverly Hills transactional medicine model disgusts her.

They discuss the synergy between TMS therapy and peptides, why foundational work matters more than expensive interventions, and how brain resilience might be more important than any injectable. Dr. Christie shares her vision for democratizing personalized medicine and making longevity accessible beyond Beverly Hills zip codes.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction: Meet Dr. Christie Prendergast

00:36 - The non-traditional path to medicine

04:00 - Falling in love with surgery (holding hearts and delivering babies)

06:30 - Why breast cancer reconstruction changed everything

08:45 - The aging revelation: when same treatments produce different results

11:20 - Moving to Beverly Hills and seeing the industry's dark side

14:15 - What Dr. Christie hates about transactional aesthetics

17:30 - The Beauty Matrix™ philosophy explained

20:45 - Why plastic surgery alone doesn't address aging

24:10 - Hormones, chemotherapy, and accelerated aging

27:35 - Discovering TMS therapy for brain optimization

30:20 - How TMS reversed cognitive decline in a 70-year-old

33:15 - Brain resilience vs. brain disease: the wellness application

36:40 - The synergy between TMS, peptides, and personalized medicine

39:50 - Why foundational work matters more than expensive interventions

42:10 - The future: democratizing personalized medicine

43:00 - Dr. Christie's advice: don't be a victim of the hype

43:30 - How to find Dr. Christie and start your Beauty Matrix™ journey

Perfect for anyone frustrated with surface-level aesthetic treatments, curious about the connection between brain health and aging, interested in personalized longevity medicine, tired of transactional doctor relationships, or seeking a strategic approach to aging that addresses root causes.

ABOUT DR. CHRISTIE PRENDERGAST:

Dr. Christie Prendergast is a double-board certified plastic surgeon and precision medicine specialist redefining the intersection of health, beauty, and longevity through highly personalized, patient-centered care. Her approach focuses on optimization, maintenance, and disease prevention—blending aesthetic artistry with scientific precision.

West Hollywood, California

📱 Instagram: @doctor.christie

🌐 Website: drchristiela.com

ABOUT DR. GEORGINE NANOS:Board-certified physician and founder of Kind Health Group. Pioneer in integrative medicine combining primary care with cutting-edge treatments like TMS therapy for brain optimization, hormone balance, and comprehensive wellness. Advocate for treating root causes and building true patient partnerships.

KIND HEALTH GROUP

📍 North County San Diego, California (3 blocks from the ocean)

🌍 Serving patients worldwide via telemedicine

📞 Where doctors actually have time to understand the whole you

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This conversation proves that aging gracefully isn't about chasing trends—it's about understanding your biology and working with a physician who treats you like a partner, not a transaction.

SHARE THIS VIDEO: Essential viewing for anyone who's ever walked out of an aesthetic consultation feeling like a dollar sign instead of a person.This content is educational. Consult qualified healthcare providers for personalized medical advice.

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Georgine Nanos and Dr. Melinda Silva delve into the critical topics of women's health, hormone balance, and the evolving understanding of aging. They discuss the recent FDA changes regarding hormone therapy, the systemic issues in women's healthcare, and the importance of informed choices. Dr. Silva shares her personal journey from traditional medicine to hormone therapy, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care and the significance of balancing hormones. The discussion also highlights the empowerment of women in midlife, the role of strength training, and the importance of self-recognition and support among women.

Takeaways

The FDA's recent changes validate the importance of hormone therapy.

Women often face systemic sexism in healthcare, leading to dismissive treatment of their symptoms.

Hormonal changes in women can significantly impact their mental and physical health.

Bioidentical hormones are derived from plants and are designed to mimic natural hormones.

Comprehensive lab work is essential for effective hormone therapy.

Women should be empowered to make informed choices about their health.

Strength training can greatly enhance physical and emotional resilience in midlife.

The importance of balancing estrogen and progesterone for overall health.

Women should not feel intimidated by others' beauty; empowerment comes from within.

Aging should be viewed as an evolution, not a decline.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Women's Health and Hormone Balance

06:00 Personal Journey: From Traditional Medicine to Hormone Therapy

12:06 Systemic Issues in Women's Health Research

17:55 Navigating the Landscape of Menopause Specialists

23:14 The Importance of Medical Expertise in Patient Care

30:17 Navigating Menopause and Hormonal Balance

36:02 Strength Training and Longevity in Midlife

45:07 Empowerment and Self-Belief for Women

Sabrina Falquier started crying at a medical conference in Napa. Not because something went wrong, but because something finally felt right.

After years of seeing 18 patients a day in 15-minute slots, checking all the boxes of a successful medical career while feeling like something was missing, she found herself at Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives—a collaboration between Harvard School of Public Health and the Culinary Institute of America. The keynote speaker started talking, and tears came. One shoulder whispered all the possibilities. The other shoulder reminded her of all the reasons she couldn't pursue them.

By day two and a half, she realized something that changed everything: her current employer was just that—her current employer. Not her destiny.

Now triple board-certified in internal medicine, culinary medicine, and lifestyle medicine, Sabrina has built a career teaching medical students, consulting with community organizations like Olivewood Gardens, and showing people that the most powerful medicine might already be sitting in their pantry.

This conversation wanders through the deeply personal terrain of leaving the medical highway for the frontage road, the science behind why plants matter so much, and the quiet courage it takes to listen when something inside you says "there has to be more than this."

Key Moments & Takeaways

00:00 - 07:03 | The Conference That Changed EverythingSabrina shares the moment she knew she had to leave traditional primary care. Spoiler: it involved crying at a medical conference and realizing her employer wasn't her destiny.

07:03 - 15:22 | What Actually Is Culinary MedicineThe definition that matters: using food and nutrition to prevent and treat disease through hands-on learning. Medical students cooking in kitchens. Communities learning that canned tomatoes still count. Evidence-based nutrition that doesn't require a Whole Foods budget.

15:22 - 24:36 | The Plant Kingdom RevolutionWhy plants matter beyond fiber and nutrients. Phytochemicals, polyphenols, and the compounds that actually make your cells work better. The science behind eating the rainbow (and no, Skittles don't count).

24:36 - 32:15 | Teaching the Next GenerationMedical students learning to cook. Teenagers at Olivewood Gardens discovering that healthy food can taste incredible. The ripple effect of planting seeds with future doctors who will actually talk about food with their patients.

32:15 - 40:48 | Making It Work in Real LifeThe pantry strategy when you haven't been to the grocery store. Why frozen and canned vegetables are completely legitimate. How to think about food when your schedule is chaotic and your budget is real.

40:48 - 49:07 | Rancho La Puerta & What's NextSabrina's work at the iconic wellness resort in Tecate, Mexico. Teaching in their kitchen. Her husband rediscovering his humanity there during the pandemic. The place where boot camp and hammocks coexist.

49:07 - 54:25 | Following the PullThe scary, beautiful reality of going off the linear path. No regrets. Financial instability sometimes. The practice of saying yes to mission-aligned opportunities and no to everything else. An invitation to listen to what's calling you next.

Resources Mentioned

Sensación Salud

Website: sensationssalud.comInstagram: @sensationssalud

Dr. Sabrina Falquier's Podcasts

• Culinary Medicine Recipe (English)
• Medicina Culinaria (Spanish)

Organizations & Places

• Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Conference (Harvard School of Public Health + Culinary Institute of America)
• Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
• Rancho La Puerta (Tecate, Mexico) - April 2025 dates available
• The Kitchenistas of National City documentary

Culinary Medicine Resources

• American College of Lifestyle Medicine
• Teaching Kitchen Collaborative

Dr. Georgine NanosWebsite: kindhealthgroup.comInstagram: @kindhealthgroup