Chronic skin rashes can be isolating. We often want to shut ourselves away and hide to prevent embarrassment and judgment. My guest today is Steph Gaudreau. Steph believes women have the right to be strong and take up space because the world needs our voices. She's a nutritional therapy consultant, strength coach, best-selling author, podcaster, and Lord of the Rings nerd. Steph lives in San Diego, CA. Join us as we talk about Steph's journey with Tinea Versicolor, and why your skin condition do...
Aug 01, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Have you been told to try an elimination diet to help your skin rashes? Or maybe you’ve been told to try some sort of diet that’s specific to your skin condition. (Yes, there is an Eczema Diet and a Psoriasis Diet out there.) The problem is that while these diet can be helpful for some, not everyone gets better. Some people get worse. And some unfortunately get pushed to eliminate more and more foods from their diet with the hope that it will somehow turn things around only to be left feeling re...
Jul 28, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Lyme disease is the fastest growing infectious disease in the world, yet so many people have symptoms and go undiagnosed. My guest is here to shed some light on this disturbingly common condition. My guest today is Dr. Ingels, ND, FAAEM, a respected leader in natural medicine with more than 28 years experience in the healthcare field. He is Board certified in Integrated Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. Dr. Ingels has been published extensively and is the...
Jul 25, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Have you ever wished that a doctor would spend more time asking you questions? Or maybe you’ve found the exact opposite — you tend to end up basically word vomiting all over your practitioner without letting them get a word in edgewise? It’s normal to want to share lots of information and yes… generally more IS better. But doing it in a more systematic fashion can be easier for your practitioner to put your skin rash and health clues together. After 10+ years of experience working in my dad’s me...
Jul 21, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Perioral dermatitis is an incredibly frustrating skin condition because it is so difficult to treat. My guest today has some tips for reducing perioral dermatitis flares. My guest today is Dr. Sarah Villafranco, a noisy advocate for cultivating joy and health in everyday life. During ten years practicing emergency medicine, she observed the broad spectrum of human wellness and illness, and wanted to empower her patients more in their daily choices. With her line of luxury, natural skincare, she ...
Jul 18, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 54
The truth is that chronic skin rashes issues like eczema , psoriasis , dandruff , rosacea , lichen sclerosus , etc. are complicated. You’re clearly not one of those lucky people who discovered ONE THING that made their rashes a thing of the past. I certainly didn’t experience any magical creams or potions when my eczema was in full angry monster mode! And it can be more frustrating when what worked for other people with the same condition doesn’t really work for you. But there’s a reason WHY you...
Jul 14, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Blood sugar imbalances can be hard to spot. And it might surprise you to learn that well-balanced blood sugar is important for maintaining healthy skin. My guest today is Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certifications in Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, and HeartMath®. As the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, Dr. Ritamarie specializes in using the wisdom of nature to restore balance to hormones with a special emphasis on thyroid, adrenal,...
Jul 11, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 52
It’s not uncommon to feel really overwhelmed with what you should do with skin rashes that make you crazy. Most people have tried lots of creams available at the store as well as the things recommended by their doctor hoping to get relief. But at a certain point, you may find yourself questioning if there’s something more than the conventional route. Thoughts may begin to creep in as you start to wonder if something under the surface is to blame for your skin. The decisions that you make about h...
Jul 07, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Skin conditions in children can be very tricky to treat. Kids are different to adults and what works on an adult may not work on a child. My guest is here to help all you caregivers with questions about eczema in children. My guest today is Dr. Sheila Kilbane. She is a board-certified pediatrician who trained with Andrew Weil, MD in integrative medicine. She works with families to find the root cause of illness and uses natural and nutritional therapies whenever possible. Her mission is to trans...
Jul 02, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Living with skin rashes is exhausting. And it’s even worse if you struggle to sleep well through the night because of awful scratching (that wakes you up)! Before you assume that you’ve got something called adrenal fatigue, take a listen to today’s podcast where I explain why it’s likely NOT your adrenals. When you take a look at your fatigue puzzle from a different perspective, it forces you to address how energy is made in your body. When it’s not produced efficiently, you end up with lots of ...
Jun 30, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Seborrheic Dermatitis is an embarrassing, frustrating, persistent skin condition. My guest today is here to shed some light on seborrhea and how yeast plays a large role in the condition. My guest today is actually a returning guest, Dr. Alan Dattner. He is a board-certified dermatologist practicing holistic and integrative dermatology for nearly 40 years, helping patients who have failed conventional care. He uses nutrition, herbal medicine, supplements, functional medicine, applied kinesiology...
Jun 27, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 48
I loathe the phrase “liver detox” because it’s so misunderstood by most people. If you’re liver is struggling, it doesn’t need to be detoxed! Got eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff and other skin issues? Your liver MUST be on your radar, but not the way the internet gurus talk about it. In this episode, I’m going to share with you how your liver actually detoxes on its own and what you need to do to support it. That way you can avoid those horrible “die off” symptoms that are so common when do...
Jun 23, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Many of us with chronic skin rashes are unable to find relief with conventional treatment and steroid creams. UV Light Therapy might be a welcome alternative, potentially able to reduce the immuno-inflammatory response in the skin. My guest today, Dr. Jared Jagdeo, is a board certified dermatologist in New York City who specializes in helping patients achieve their best skin. Dr. Jagdeo focuses on skin health and wellness, using a combination of procedures, lasers and topical agents to help pati...
Jun 20, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 46
When you feel like you’ve tried EVERYTHING to stop skin rashes, it can be so frustrating that you want to throw in the towel. The idea of having hope that you can somehow solve this puzzle get dim. And before you know it, you don’t want to hear anything that could possibly help your eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff, etc. I hope you enjoy this episode. It’s different than the rest, but something I wanted to address because there can be dark places that skin rashes can take you emotionally. My...
Jun 16, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Eczema and other skin rashes can make us so self-conscious that we never want to leave the house. My guest today is here to share her story about achieving her goals despite eczema. [smart_track_player url=""] Or, listen on your favorite app: iTunes (Apple Podcasts) | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn CEO and founder of Bikini Boss Fitness, Theresa Depasquale is an entrepreneurial fitness expert, author of Boss to Bikini , wife, and mother of two (ages 8 and 11). She has made her mark internationally ...
Jun 13, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Do you have candida skin rashes? Or rashes that you believe are triggered and flared by candida? It’s certainly possible! Candida is one of the big gut factors that can shift the balance of your gut (and ultimately your skin) towards dysbiosis. If you recall in previous episodes of the podcast, we’ve discussed how your gut microbiome balance essentially can set the tone for your skin’s bug community. Whether you suspect you’ve got candida or know for sure that you do, today’s episode is the firs...
Jun 09, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The inability to properly convert sulfur to sulfate can cause many problems in the body, one of which is problems with the skin. Today's guest is here to share some important information about the root causes of sulfur sensitivity, and short-term solutions. My guest today, Christa Biegler is host of the Less Stressed Life podcast and has an integrative nutrition private practice focusing on skin, digestive, autoimmune and allergy issues. She started The Less Stressed Life as a play on words for ...
Jun 06, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 42
I realize that symptoms can be incredibly frustrating and annoying! But what if they could be used to decipher what’s actually going on beneath the surface? No matter whether you’re dealing with eczema symptoms or psoriasis symptoms (or any other skin rash condition’s litany of issues on a daily basis), it’s time to put on your investigator’s cap. Symptoms aren’t there to ruin your day or a special occasion. If you’re serious about figuring out what’s causing and triggering your rashes, you’ve g...
Jun 02, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Many clients come to me, too embarrassed to talk about lichen sclerosus. Today, I am hoping that my guest and I can remove some of the taboo around the topic, as well as share some help for those struggling with the condition (and others like it). My guest today, Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC, Founder of the Integrative Women’s Health Institute, is passionate about empowering women who struggle with chronic pelvic pain conditions and hormonal imbalances, and female athletes, and su...
May 30, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 40
If you’ve been listening to the Healthy Skin Show for a while, you've probably heard me talk about my battle with debilitating hand eczema ( Dyshidrotic Eczema ). This painful condition made me miserable until I was able to put myself into remission. Today's guest is here to share an inspirational story about how she too managed to put her hand eczema into remission. Interested in giving Megasporebiotic a try too? HERE'S WHERE YOU CAN ORDER A BOTTLE My guest today, Nora Ureste, lives in Austin, ...
May 23, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 39
If you’re like me, you may have been a little neglectful when it comes to taking measures to prevent skin cancer. The truth is, you’re never too young to get checked for by a dermatologist. With skin cancer being the most common form of cancer in the US, it’s not something we can ignore. My guest today, Dr. Keira Barr, is a global speaker, best selling author, and educator. She’s a dual-board certified dermatologist with over 20 years practicing medicine. Dr. Barr has developed a process and pat...
May 19, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Eczema can be caused by a variety of factors, including environmental allergies, food sensitivities, and stress. My guest today talks more about these different allergies, and shares some natural tools to help manage atopic dermatitis. Dr. Peter Lio is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed his internship in Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital...
May 16, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Naltrexone was originally used to help opioid addicts in their recovery process, because it prevents people from experiencing the high of the drug. Now, Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is being used in novel ways: to help with inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and chronic skin rashes. Today's guest, Dr. Leonard Weinstock, is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine and has a p...
May 12, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 36
While CBD is all the rage right now, there is still a lot of misinformation surrounding it. My guest today is here to clear up some of the common confusions relating to CBD and hemp. Gretchen Lidicker is a scientist, journalist, and the health editor at mindbodygreen.com . She has a masters in physiology and biophysics with a concentration in complementary and alternative medicine from Georgetown University and has worked on the academic and clinical side of integrative medicine for many years. ...
May 09, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Many of us think that once puberty passes, acne will be a thing of the past. Unfortunately, acne does not discriminate, and it can affect people of all ages. Today, I continue my conversation with Brie Wieselman about how PCOS can cause adult acne in women. This is the second part of my interview with Brie. You’ll want to check out Part 1 if you haven't already before listening this episode. Brie Wieselman is a digestive health and hormone specialist who works with women all over the world throu...
May 05, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Many of us, especially those with rashed or sensitive skin, are so afraid of irritating our skin that we don't use many skincare products. However, as my guest today explains, having a regimen that is appropriate for your individual skin is essential. Known as America's Holistic Beauty Doc, Dr. Anthony Youn is a board-certified plastic surgeon, best-selling author, and television personality. He is one of the nation's foremost experts on turning back the clock without surgery. His recent public ...
May 02, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 33
We haven't discussed this particular skin condition yet, and it's a big one, despite being quite misunderstood! Hives. Many people who suffer with chronic hives assume they are just a part of life, and always caused by stress or allergies. My guest today is here to turn that theory on its head. Dr. Alan Dattner is a board-certified Dermatologist practicing Holistic and Integrative Dermatology for nearly 40 years, helping patients who have failed conventional care. He uses nutrition, herbal medic...
Apr 28, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 32
When you have a chronic skin condition, staying positive and practicing self-love can sometimes seem impossible. If you're in need of inspiration and encouragement, you're going to love today's show. Today's guest, Nitika Chopra, has been a leader in the wellness industry since she founded her blog in 2010. As the host of the talk show Naturally Beautiful on Z-Living and as the on-air expert for Fresh on QVC, Nitika has always empowered women to use beauty as a tangible access point to self-love...
Apr 25, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 31
There are numerous approaches to dealing with eczema rashes, and today my guest offers a rather unique perspective on natural topical remedies. My guest Abby Lai is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) and the founder of Prime Physique Nutrition , a website that was voted one of the top 20 eczema blogs to follow in 2018. She is also the creator of The Eczema Podcast . Her mission is to help as many people overcome eczema by working with clients worldwide and providing natural eczema remedies...
Apr 18, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The concept that childhood trauma could have an impact on adult health seemed very woo-woo to me...that is, until I was schooled by today's guest. Dr. Keesha, the Mystic Medicine Doctor, is an integrative medicine expert, Doctor of Sexology, psychotherapist, Huachumera (medicine woman trained in plant medicine from Peru), and the founder and medical director of the Academy for Integrative Medicine Health Coach Certication Program. Dr. Keesha has been in the medical field for over 30 years. After...
Apr 14, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 29
