This week on Beauty & The Brain, Dr. Chris Croley and Jerry Drinkard, NP, are getting a little more personal.

Chris spends a huge amount of time traveling for work, and while conferences in places like New York, Miami, California, Puerto Rico, and London may sound glamorous, life on the road comes with a very different reality.

So how do you maintain skincare, exercise, nutrition, mental health, and some sense of normalcy when you’re constantly moving?

Chris shares the routines he’s great at keeping—especially his very regimented skincare routine—and the healthy habits he’ll readily admit still need some work. You’ll hear about the products that always make it into his suitcase, his surprisingly loyal haircut routine, the pharmacy-like collection living inside his backpack, and his weakness for Hershey’s Kisses and airport snacks.

Chris and Jerry also dig into something many busy people can relate to: what happens when being productive becomes so normal that slowing down actually creates anxiety. They discuss exercise, meditation, intentionally creating downtime, and why learning how to disconnect may be just as important as checking everything off your list.

And if you’ve ever wondered what Chris does when he actually relaxes at home, the answer involves a barn, a pair of Meta glasses, and some very opinionated chickens.

It’s an honest conversation about wellness without pretending anyone has it completely figured out—and why taking care of yourself often requires more intention when life gets busy.

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