# Slow The Signs of Aging with Nurse Raquel Merlini - E82 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-of-healthspan-7069559/slow-the-signs-of-aging-with-nurse-raquel-merlini-e82 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-of-healthspan-7069559/slow-the-signs-of-aging-with-nurse-raquel-merlini-e82.md Podcast: [Home of Healthspan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-of-healthspan-7069559) Published: 2026-01-19T11:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://zencastr.com/z/38_U-VqP Audio file: https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/696a5b9826b9e07326092754/size/50942637/audio-files/65c0df5c2662b52ae2ab1737/52895734-25a9-4921-bbcc-66d6e6fefe87.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/home-of-healthspan-7069559/episodes/slow-the-signs-of-aging-with-nurse-raquel-merlini-e82 Duration seconds: 2122 ## Resource Looking in the mirror and seeing new lines, dullness, or stubborn sun spots can be a frustrating signal that your skin - and maybe your health - aren't what they used to be. Trying to slow the signs of aging isn't easy. It's hard to know what really works when the world is overflowing with miracle creams, cosmetic treatments, and contradicting advice. The pressure to look vibrant while staying truly healthy can leave even the most disciplined completely overwhelmed. Most routines either overcomplicate things or ignore the fundamentals, leaving gaps that only become more apparent with time. This episode dives straight into habits that actually preserve your skin, energy, and mindset - balancing smart interventions with everyday practices that nurture health from the inside out. Hear the real stories, honest science, and no-nonsense protocols from someone who has helped countless people find what works, and why you don't need a drawer full of products to look and feel your best. 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. "There's some things that you can DIY, do it yourself, but then there's others that you should really seek a professional to kind of guide …" - Raquel Merlini In this episode you will learn:… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/home-of-healthspan-7069559/episodes/slow-the-signs-of-aging-with-nurse-raquel-merlini-e82/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/home-of-healthspan-7069559/slow-the-signs-of-aging-with-nurse-raquel-merlini-e82.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.