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by Savanna Boda · English · Arts & Books

Savanna Boda, better known as The Dallas Aesthetician, is a Medical Aesthetician who focuses on ethical and results driven aesthetics. Savanna has trained under Dallas’ Top Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists prior to opening her own practice. Savanna’s approach combines holistic therapies with

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026 · 25 min

Oils for Acne

Putting oil on acne-prone skin?! Hear us out. This week, Savanna and Tyler sit down with a fellow esthetician and acne specialist who created a cold-pressed sea buckthorn and vitamin E skin oil, made and bottled in her home country of Guatemala. She explains why drying out oily, breakout-prone skin only makes it produce more oil, and how the right face oil can calm inflammation, redness, and even fungal acne. If you’ve got acne, rosacea, or oily skin, this one’s for you! Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com

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E338 · 5 Oct 2026 · 20 min
Pregnancy Brain
Savanna is pregnant, off her usual glam routine, and getting real about pregnancy and mental health. And of course, there's fish drama. Savanna and Tyler tell the full story of Patricia the starfish and Heather the sea urchin, who were taken for "safekeeping"... and then mysteriously sold. Justice for Patricia. Then the esthetician talk gets spicy. They share the Korean skincare spot treatment that finally cleared Savanna's body acne, a sea buckthorn oil from Guatemala that's great for acne and rosacea, and why they finally brought on Epicutis' new Hydrobiome Serum. Grab your coffee and get…
E337 · 28 Sep 2026 · 22 min
Bake It, Name It
Savanna is five months pregnant with a baby girl, fully in her Navy era, and she has thoughts. She and Tyler get real about pregnancy weight gain, the body-shaming comments ("yes, I'm pregnant, thank you"), and how this pregnancy is completely different from her first, from cravings to body acne to crying every day. Then comes the baby name debate. Savanna has her dream girl name picked out, Sterling has his, and she has a theory: if you bake it, you name it. 👶🎂 Plus, Savanna sets the record straight on Korean skincare. I They also plan a Virgo birthday cake, do a coffee taste test at Kilo…
E336 · 21 Sep 2026 · 23 min
Baby Girl Pregnancy Update
Savanna is officially halfway through her pregnancy with a baby girl, and she and Tyler are catching up on all of it. They get real about pregnancy weight gain, the comment section that just can't help itself, and why you can't win on the internet either way. New episodes drop every Monday! Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E335 · 14 Sep 2026 · 42 min
The Serum That Changes Everything
Savanna and Tyler sit down with Ourself's skincare guru Ryan to break down the wildest delivery technology in the beauty industry right now — tiered release vesicles, receipts included. They get into how one serum out-performed three cult-favorite products in a clinical study, why Tyler's about to become an involuntary lip filler case study, and why this brand has them kicking themselves for sleeping on it for two years. If your skincare routine needs a serious upgrade (and a serious glow-up), this episode is it. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E334 · 7 Sep 2026 · 26 min
We're Pregnant, Y'all
Savanna's spilling the tea (and the cravings) — she's pregnant, and this episode has everything: a vanishing twin plot twist, a scratch-off pregnancy reveal gone hilariously wrong, lemon-everything cravings, and Savanna officially banning her old doctor from the friend group. Buckle up, it's a wild one. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E333 · 31 Aug 2026 · 23 min
New Skincare Alert
🚨 New skincare alert! Tyler and Ryan (plus surprise guest Lulu the puppy) are holding down the podcast fort while Savanna jets off to Florida, and they're spilling everything on The BlondEST's newest addition: Ourself Skincare. We're talking patented TRV technology, a cleanser we can't stop gushing about, before-and-afters that'll make your jaw drop, and a lip filler that's basically a miracle in a tube. Plus, an exclusive promo for our esthetician friends you do not want to miss. Tune in for all the skincare tea! Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E332 · 24 Aug 2026 · 43 min
I'm Engaged!
Savanna's engaged?! Sterling finally gets on the mic to spill EVERY chaotic detail of the proposal — fake work happy hours, canceled venues, a missing Amazon package, and a fiancée who almost wore a tube top to her own engagement. Savanna and Sterling break down the full story of how he pulled off (almost) the perfect surprise, from ducks at the park to happy tears. Grab your tissues (and your ugliest brunch outfit), this one's a rollercoaster. 💍 Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E331 · 17 Aug 2026 · 28 min
Rapid Fire Skincare Q&A
Ryan and Tyler answer every skincare question you sent us — retinol purging, hormonal acne, PIE, ice globes, and way more. It's a rapid-fire, no-fluff breakdown of what actually works (and what to skip). Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E330 · 10 Aug 2026 · 22 min
Meet Your Substitute Host
Savanna's got an emergency, so Tyler's bringing in backup — say hello to Ryan, your substitute host for the day! No script, no plan, just pure chaos and catch-up energy. They're talking lake house vs. beach vacations, a jet ski incident that did NOT go well, Ryan's upcoming deviated septum surgery, and getting back into the gym grind. Savanna's back soon, we swear! Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E329 · 3 Aug 2026 · 22 min
The Deodorant Allegations
Savanna and Tyler answer your biggest skincare questions — Accutane routines, milia, purging, fungal acne, and more — but first they have to address the elephant in the room: Does Savanna wear deodorant? She sets the record straight. Grab your notes app, this Q&A is packed. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E328 · 27 Jul 2026 · 28 min
New Fish, Who Dis?
SBA's tank got a glow-up this week — meet Gigi, Rico, and the newest addition (RIP Tilly, we hardly knew ya). Savanna and Tyler also get into her go-to vacation formula ahead of a Costa Rica trip with the fam, plus some seriously wild howler monkey facts you didn't know you needed. 🐠🐒 Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E327 · 20 Jul 2026 · 26 min
We Read Your DMs
This week Savanna and Tyler answer YOUR biggest skincare questions — from clearing up cystic acne and blackheads to the real difference between exosomes and growth factor serums. Plus, a choking scare, a 1am popsicle-and-popcorn shopping spree, and the ham-gate scandal you didn't know you needed. Grab your notes app, this one's packed with product recs.
E326 · 13 Jul 2026 · 28 min
Stranded in Pittsburgh
Happy Monday! Grapegate makes its dramatic return and Tyler tells the wildest story of getting stranded in Pittsburgh — bulletproof vests, fake wallets, and a La Quinta Inn straight out of a horror movie. Grab your coffee, this one's unhinged. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E325 · 6 Jul 2026 · 22 min
Why Is My Pigment Not Fading?
Savanna and Tyler answer your rapid-fire skincare questions and settle the age-old purging vs. breakout debate once and for all. Plus, a very serious back-to-school crisis: sharks or Spider-Man? Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E324 · 29 Jun 2026 · 40 min
The Ugly Truth
Savanna and Tyler are back and they are NOT holding back. From exciting new body sculpting tech and the return of HydraFacials at SBA, to a full-blown rant about the aesthetics industry selling out, corporate America ruining everything, and... the government poisoning our Hot Cheetos. Yeah, we went there. This episode has it all. Buckle up, besties. 🎙️✨ Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E323 · 22 Jun 2026 · 31 min
Meet Our Spa Director
Tyler sits down with Alyssa, the woman keeping SBA running like a well-oiled machine. They talk leadership, building a team you actually trust, and what it looks like to grow from the ground up in the aesthetics industry. Oh, and Lulu makes her office debut — and sleeps through the whole thing. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E322 · 15 Jun 2026 · 39 min
Back in the Saddle
We're BACK, besties! After a little hiatus, Savanna and Tyler are reunited and ready to catch you up on everything — from Savanna's wild Keys vacation (boats, baby sharks, and a very bougie chicken tender situation) to Tyler's newest addition... a puppy named Lulu! Plus, spa updates, new products launching at SBA, scuba diving certifications, a 300-year-old shipwreck coin, and the eternal debate: can Tyler survive a deep sea fishing trip? Buckle up — it's a full catch-up episode and we're not holding back. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E321 · 8 Jun 2026 · 33 min
Your Skin, Decoded
This week, Tyler and Lauren take you behind the curtain at SBA — breaking down exactly how they build customized skincare regimens for real client profiles. From a 34-year-old with dry, hormonal acne to a 56-year-old battling melasma on two very different budgets, to anti-aging for the "I just want to look younger" girlies — they cover it all. If you've ever wondered why your esthetician recommends what she does, this episode is your cheat code. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E320 · 1 Jun 2026 · 30 min
Your Skincare Questions, Answered
Your questions, answered! Savanna's fellow esthetician Lauren is back in the hot seat for a full skincare Q&A. From simplified daily routines and mask mixing secrets to the best products for textured skin, PCOS, surgical scars, and even beard care — plus a grand opening recap, makeup must-haves, and Lauren's very unexpected favorite hobby. Come for the skincare, stay for the chaos. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E319 · 25 May 2026 · 22 min
Learning to Love Again After Divorce
Savanna gets raw and real about navigating dating, self-sabotage, and rediscovering herself after divorce — and why love has always been her biggest blind spot. Plus: Cyrus's tonsil surgery horror story that had 15 nurses rushing in, peptide updates you NEED to hear, the clinic is fully booked and thriving, and a brand new website is almost here. This episode is giving vulnerable, chaotic, and everything in between. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E318 · 18 May 2026 · 36 min
Back Better Than Ever
Savanna's back and she has a lot to catch up on. From hitting rock bottom to rediscovering her spark, finding love in the most chaotic snowstorm situation, and unpacking why she low-key tries to sabotage every good thing in her life — this episode is raw, real, and hilariously relatable. Pull up, besties. We missed you. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E317 · 11 May 2026 · 38 min
Behind the Scenes at SBA
Ever wondered what it actually takes to run one of the most talked-about med spas in the game? Ryan and Tyler are pulling back the curtain on Savanna Boda Aesthetics — from the first hire ever to a powerhouse team of 13. They're breaking down how SBA built their dream team (hint: character ALWAYS wins over credentials), why their client experience hits different, and what's coming at their grand opening event. If you've ever thought about building a team or scaling your business, this one's for you. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E316 · 4 May 2026 · 28 min
Pregnancy Safe Skincare Products
Savanna's out and Ryan's back in the co-host seat! Tyler and Ryan are tackling YOUR biggest skincare questions this week: what's actually pregnancy safe (and what isn't), the real truth about retinoids, the best treatments for rosacea, whether you actually need vitamin C daily, how to finally kill razor burn for good, and the hair growth trio that's changing lives. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E315 · 27 Apr 2026 · 30 min
Glow Up After Heartbreak
It's a Q&A Monday and Savanna and Tyler are holding nothing back! From treating KP on toddlers and postpartum acne to the best vitamin C serums and what they really think about Alix Earle's skincare line — this episode is packed. They also get personal, answering questions about rebuilding confidence after divorce, knowing when you're ready to date again, and imposter syndrome advice for new estheticians. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E314 · 20 Apr 2026 · 18 min
How I Built My Skincare Empire
Savanna spills the real tea on what it actually takes to build a successful business in the beauty industry — from hiring for heart over résumé, to why she used to do facials for $50 (and sometimes free), to the skincare regimen skills that carried her through COVID. If you're an esthetician, entrepreneur, or just someone who loves a good behind-the-scenes business moment, this one's for you. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E313 · 13 Apr 2026 · 21 min
The Figure It Out Year
Savanna and Tyler are back and honestly? Still figuring it out. 2026 was supposed to be the glow-up year — but turns out they're not riding the horse, they're being dragged by it. Savanna gets real about burnout, therapy regrets, post-divorce identity crises, balancing boss life with mom life, and somehow her nail guy quitting might be the thing that broke her most. If you're out there feeling overwhelmed, uninspired, or just plain over it — pull up a chair, bestie. You are so not alone. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E312 · 6 Apr 2026 · 35 min
Ask Us Anything, Part 2
We're back with part two of your burning questions — and we are not holding back! From the weirdest things we've Googled at work to first dates, baby fever, coming out stories, and secret talents, Ryan and Tyler are serving all the tea. Oh, and yes — skincare questions too, because we can't help ourselves. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E311 · 30 Mar 2026 · 34 min
Tyler, Ryan & Your Questions
Savanna's out, but the show must go on! Tyler and Ryan are back for another Q&A sesh — answering your burning questions about love languages, travel plans, life updates, skincare drama, and what it's really like working with your significant other. Oh, and the SBA Grand Opening details are finally here — May 13th, Dallas, you don't want to miss it. 👀 Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com
E310 · 23 Mar 2026 · 25 min
Best Anti-Aging Products for Volume Loss
Savanna and Tyler are answering YOUR questions in this week's Q&A and Savanna is breaking down the best anti-aging products for volume loss, including her honest first impressions of the new Skin Better Science launch that she says makes your skin look like you got filler without the needle. She gets into why this one is different from every other hyaluronic acid serum on the market, plus covers everything from BPO and retinoids to acne, pigment, and building the ultimate summer skin kit. Shop here now: https://www.savannaboda.com

About The blondEST

The blondEST is a English arts & books podcast from Savanna Boda. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Savanna Boda
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 28 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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