EP 90 From ER to Aesthetics: Building a life on her own terms with Dr. Janice Rice

In this week’s episode, Dr. Borger is joined by Dr. Janice Rice, fellow ER doctor and aesthetic medicine specialist.  Listen in as the two powerhouses candidly talk about all things business, growth and how they transitioned from the ER to successful aesthetic medicine entrepreneurs.   Dr. Rice is a board-certified emergency medicine physician, aesthetic expert, and co-owner of a small business, Lake Erie Aesthetics and Wellness. With over a decade in the ER and a passion for helping women feel confident in their skin, she bridges the gap between high-stakes clinical medicine and the art of beauty and self-care. She’s also a mom of two and a mentor to medical professionals looking to pivot into entrepreneurship. Her story is one of grit, grace, and reinvention—and she’s here to share how she’s building a life and career on her own terms.   Dr. Janice Rice Links: Website: lakeerieaesthetics.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/askdrrice   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Today’s Episode is a special celebration episode, as Dr. Borger reveals she is now a published book author.  As a co-author along with incredible healers from around the world, Dr. Borger celebrates the publishing of the book “When hearts heal”, an anthology of the powerful ripple effect of impact and success when hearts heal, open and receive.    Dr. Borger’s chapter in this incredible collaboration is entitled “The heart of self image”.  Self-image is an individual’s mental representation of themselves, their internal world so to say, and to a certain extent, their external appearance as it relates to the self and how they view it. Self-image, this internal world, is created by everything we believe about ourselves, including all the stories about who we are, woven into an internal world of considerable complexity, texture and depth, a mental internal tapestry of self.  Dr. Borger shows how self image directly impacts everything we do in this life and how we experience our lives.    “As the wounds of the heart are healed and our self image is healed, everything in our life changes.”    Available on Amazon and everywhere books are sold (http://bit.ly/3FYjbbu)   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Please join us today for our Expert Mentor series by The Aesthetic Doctor Podcast. Dr. Borger is joined by Dr. Julia Milman, the founder and owner of Dr. Julia Milman’s Aesthetic Medicine, a boutique practice located in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. With over a decade of experience and a team of six, Dr. Milman has taken a refreshingly unique approach to building her practice—no advertising, no promotions, and no memberships. We’ll dive into what that looks like and why it works, and how she has made her practice so successful.     Dr. Julia Milman Links: Website: www.drjuliamilman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.julia.milman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julia.milman.md Linktree: https://linktr.ee/julia.milman.md    Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

Please join us for this exciting and timely episode of the Aesthetic Doctor that is all about Quality, Safety and Expertise in Aesthetics. Dr. Borger and expert guest Raquel Merlini share some of the things to look for, red flags to avoid and why it is of utmost importance that you find a well trained injector who puts your outcomes and wellbeing first.   Raquel Merlini is a Registered Nurse and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist with 14+ years in the plastics industry. As the owner of R SKIN Aesthetics, she specializes in Botox, fillers, laser resurfacing, and skincare, leading with integrity and compassion. A former IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, triathlete, and personal trainer, she understands the connection between confidence and well-being. Raquel mentors aspiring nurses and offers Botox training, while her Pay It Forward Scholarship supports single mothers and women overcoming challenges. She is passionate about aesthetics, education, and women’s empowerment.   Raquel Merlini Links: Website: rskin.net TikTok: @rskinaesthetics Instagram: @rskinnurseraquel @rskinadmission @rskinaesthetics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-m-14947b21/   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com www.instagram.com/doctorborger 

When most people hear “Botox,” they think of smoothing forehead lines or softening crow’s feet. And while Botox is famous for its age-defying effects, its benefits go far beyond the beauty buzz.   At the Aesthetic Doctor Podcast, we love educating our listeners!  Learn about the full spectrum of what this powerhouse treatment can do — from medical miracles to subtle enhancements that elevate your everyday life. Join Dr. Borger for a closer look at the many uses for Botox — some you may know, and others that might surprise you.   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger

Join Dr. Borger on her past life regression journey she took at the Miraval and learn what this incredible  experience taught her for this life.  Past life regressions are a type of spiritual or metaphysical practice where a person is guided—typically by a trained facilitator or hypnotherapist—into a deeply relaxed, trance-like state to access memories or experiences that are believed to be from previous lifetimes. Interested in joining Dr. Borger’s next retreat?  https://www.theaestheticdoctor.com/texas-retreat-2026   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger  

In this episode Dr. Borger revisits the often talked about issue of setting boundaries and maintaining boundaries with her own mix of humor, warmth and honesty.  She explains why boundaries are our responsibility as well as why setting and reinforcing boundaries is an ongoing task and why those closest to us are the hardest people to keep boundaries with. Come on this journey of boundaries with us and learn how and why this is a topic worth revisiting.    Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger

In this personal episode Dr. Borger shares about her own tendency to overcommit to things, as well as the reasons behind why she overcommits, and why people tend to overcommit.   Do you feel like you cannot say no? Do you let FOMO rule your life? Do you feel just such a zest for life you want to do it all? Join Dr. Borger for this honest and refreshing episode about one of her achilles heels while learning strategies for aligning and editing your own life.   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger

Join us as we discover all the secrets and the brand story behind the hottest new scrub brand on the market, Soleya Scrubs, from its co-founder, ER doctor and entrepreneur Dr. Anthony Guynes.   What makes Soleya Scrubs so special?   What are Dr. Guynes’ biggest lessons from his founding story and his entrepreneurial journey so far? Discover why I fell in love with this scrub brand and why you should too.     Dr. Anthony Guynes Links: www.soleyascrubs.com Code: BORGER20 for special discount  Instagram:  @soleyascrubs Email: [email protected]   Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger

Join Dr. Borger for this timely episode on the Biostimulator Sculptra by Galderma.  What is Sculptra?  How does it work?  What is the science behind its biostimulation and who is the ideal candidate for Sculptra? Dr. Borger will answer these questions and more, giving a comprehensive overview of Sculptra, an injectable treatment made from poly-L-lactic acid, or PLLA. She also reveals why Sculptra is one of her favorite aesthetic treatments currently on the market.    Dr. Judith Borger Links: www.theaestheticdoctor.com instagram.com/doctorborger