Today we're going to talk about Eczema Herpeticum -- which we've never done a deep dive on with a dermatologist before. Today's guest is not only a favorite guest of the show, but he's seen it all in his practice and will delve into why we need to be very careful trying to fight off viral infections on our own with a compromised skin barrier. My guest today is Dr. Peter Lio, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He ...
Jun 29, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 299
People always ask me what's a priority in terms of dealing with skin issues, and they usually start with diet. However, if you're a longtime listener, you know having healthy skin is NOT just about what you eat. One thing to check in the beginning of any health journey is blood sugar levels, but there are a variety of factors that go into regulating blood sugar. Today's guest dives into how she looks at balancing blood sugars as one of the foundational things when working with her clients, espec...
Jun 22, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 298
I'm over the moon to share today's interview! My guest today authored one of the first trauma books I truly enjoyed reading, and I think the book makes sense to the average person; it's not like a difficult-to-read textbook at all. Not to mention, she is the first expert on trauma that agreed to come on the show! MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD is a research professor and life coach who specializes in the psychology of trauma, stress, and resilience. She has been researching, lecturing, and publishi...
Jun 15, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 297
If you have any type of chronic skin issue, I’ll bet you’ve probably gone down an internet rabbit hole to figure out if dairy is bad for chronic skin issues . Well, in Part 3 of this three-part series, I’ve got some really eye-opening research to share with you that even surprised me! I’ve spent the past two parts diving into why I think we need to rethink the ideas we believe about dairy and how to assess whether dairy or plant-based milk is better for you. If you missed them, I highly recommen...
Jun 08, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 296
In this highly anticipated second installment about dairy versus non-dairy milk , I’m diving into many of the ethical concerns and questions you’ve probably wondered about. While I have tried my best to share information without too much emotion involved, I admit that I find the treatment of workers to be difficult to stomach + tolerate. Since you already know what my biases are from Part 1 , we’ll dive into the nutrition between options as well as additives, heavy metals, pesticides, environmen...
Jun 02, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 295
If you’ve ever wondered what’s better for your health – dairy or non-dairy milk – buckle up because this is the first of a three part episode diving into this topic. Though most people want a simple answer, it’s honestly anything but! There are pros and cons to both dairy + plant-based milk products which I only started to research in the past year. What I found was incredibly upsetting + has left me wondering if, as a society, we’re making informed choices based on facts or emotional marketing ...
May 25, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 294
The oral microbiome has been recently classified as a “gateway” microbiome, giving it immense importance in total body health. The placental microbiome is another gateway microbiome- it sets the immune system of the developing child- and is extremely important since it's closely related in microbial content to the oral microbiome! But what creates a dysbiotic oral microbiome? My guest today is Mark L. Cannon. He is a Professor of Otolaryngology- Division of Dentistry at Northwestern University, ...
May 18, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 293
You may have seen my post on Instagram where I was talking about progesterone hypersensitivity. My guest today connected with me shortly after that went live and agreed to come on! She's one of the first people that is more on the practitioner side of things that I know of who's actually lived with this and dealt with it! She will be talking about how she's found ways to help support the body around this to become less reactive. Today's guest is Sarah Tyler. She received her Bachelor of Science ...
May 11, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 292
This topic mainly pertains to children, but since there is high risk, especially with severe eczema cases, I wanted to bring awareness pertaining to the atopic triad. Many parents may feel inclined to see if the child will grow out of it, but after chatting with today's guest, it sounds like that's probably not the right approach, especially if it's in the first year of life. Today's guest, Dr. Chris Thompson, is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist, Head & Neck Surgeon with over 25 years of e...
May 04, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 291
If you’ve ever experienced the frustration or disappointment after trying so many different things you’ve seen people post about online that has helped them – only to not get better or get worse … This episode is for you. I’ve been in your shoes when I was struggling with dyshidrotic eczema back in 2016. After months of trying everything under the sun that I read about online without getting any relief (except from using topical steroids), my enduring skin rash felt like a huge sign of doom . I ...
Apr 27, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 290
I'm going to say it. You CAN have reactions to all natural herbs. That's just how it goes. Natural does not mean safe and that you could NEVER react to it. To go into all the science behind herbals, I brought in a medical ethnobotanist, and she gives it to us straight! Today's guest is Cassandra Quave, Ph.D. She is a disabled writer, speaker, podcast host, professor, mother, explorer, and ethnobotanist. She works as the herbarium curator and associate professor of dermatology and human health at...
Apr 20, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 289
Many people in my audience are interested in adrenal health because steroid exposure is a common issue for many (especially those who end up with HPA axis dysfunction because of the steroids). So, I brought in a very popular expert... on thyroid health. Wait, what's the connection between your thyroid and adrenals? Most people who have thyroid issues end up having some form of adrenal dysfunction. So today, she's giving tips on what to do if you actually have adrenal dysfunction and how you can ...
Apr 13, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 288
Like other common skin rash conditions, there are many pervasive myths that you can read online or that people think about rosacea that simply is not true! My hope is that by talking about these six common myths, you’ll discover that there is more to rosacea than a frustrating diagnosis. Since April is Rosacea Awareness month, I want to dive into common questions to help you connect some dots that will offer insight into your skin (and health as a whole). So let’s dive in! [smart_track_player ur...
Apr 06, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 287
My audience is people who are struggling with rashes and, let's be honest, there are some rashes that appear in areas that you're not going to want to, you know, show to a Facebook group. Not only are they uncomfortable physically, but it can be very hard for some to talk to their provider about it. That's why I'm so grateful to today's expert, who is an open book on this topic! She walks us through the age-old question of "Is this normal"? My guest today is Dr. Jolene Brighten, NMD, women’s hor...
Mar 23, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Many of you now by now that my dad was an ophthalmologist, so I guess there's a certain place in my heart for eye issues. However, when we talk about skin on the show, we might not think about the connection to our eyes, but a lot of people struggle with eye issues, especially since some medications that are taken to help skin conditions sometimes exacerbate eye issues. Today's guest is an optometrist, Dr. Carly Rose who is an optometrist who received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northe...
Mar 16, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 285
If working with an alternative medicine or integrative practitioner on your skin problems has been on your wish list, you must listen to this! Hopefully you’ll find this episode before you commit to working with anyone because the process of finding an integrative or alternative “skin rash-literate” practitioner isn’t as simple as it may seem. That’s because addressing chronic skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff, chronic hives, dermatographia and even topical steroid withdraw...
Mar 09, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 284
If you've ever joined a Facebook group and uploaded a picture of a crazy, bumpy rash and someone told you to just put a cream on it, there's no shame here. However, some people may actually have shingles, and you can't just "put a cream on it"! In honor of National Shingles Awareness Month and Week, I wanted to bring in an amazing expert on the topic to dish out the facts and what to watch out for. My guest today is Mamina Turegano, MD,. She's a triple board-certified dermatologist, internist, a...
Mar 02, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 283
You go to the doctor, get blood panels run, but you're told you're fine. However, you don't feel well. Have you ever felt that maybe there's a step missing somewhere or something is just being overlooked?? Today you'll hear from someone who might be able to give you some insight on why things have shifted in the medical system and what you can do to support health, especially your mitochondrial health. My guest today is Dr. Robert Lustig, MD, MSL. He is Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Di...
Feb 23, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 282
If you're a longtime listener, you know that I HATE crazy food dogmas. I will say it OVER and OVER again! So, with this conversation, one of the important pieces that I want people to walk away from today is that this is not black and white- are certain foods good or bad for you, should you only eat Organic, you need to eat only after a certain time of day, etc. Food restrictions or diets are not a one size fits all. Today's guest, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, is a Washington University fellowship-traine...
Feb 16, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 281
If you’ve heard that skin rashes are caused by underlying gut problems, this can definitely be a factor – especially looking at gut function + your gut microbiome. That said, gut issues are just one factor in a case, so skin problems aren’t entirely gut problems ! While I’ve discussed other gut problems that are associated with chronic skin issues, I haven’t yet dove into the link between low stomach acid + chronic skin problems. So let’s do that today so you can see why this often misunderstood...
Feb 09, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 280
You could be doing all the right things- eating clean, whole foods, tossing out all itchy clothing, and making sure you drink plenty of water. But you're still flaring. Today's guest speaks on possible external triggers that he's been researching that may be causing flares, and it can be everything from where you live to what specific chemicals are in your environment. My guest today is Dr. Ian Myles, who was born and raised in Colorado. He did his undergrad at Colorado State University, receive...
Feb 02, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Stress is a VERY hot topic right now, and I'm actually thankful it is because in the past, I think many brushed it off and just didn't talk it about it. However with new research, we know that it's not just a stressful "event" such as a divorce or a family member's terminal diagnosis that can have negative effects on mind and body. It can be chronic things such as consistent fasting, reliving childhood trauma, or as my guest today acknowledges, fast talking! It truly is unique for each person. T...
Jan 26, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 278
As anyone who has worked with me in my clinical practice may know, I feel very strongly about monitoring thyroid function and trying to optimize it. Plus, I get questions ALL the time surrounding it. Because of that, I am so excited to have an expert on the thyroid, Dr. Eric Balcavage, on this episode to talk about this important topic. Dr. Eric Balcavage is a functional medicine practitioner, chiropractor, host of the Thyroid Answers Podcast , and the co-author of the book, The Thyroid Debacle ...
Jan 19, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 277
Today, it's all about the eyes, which are somewhat the extension of our brain, so treating ANY condition with them can be scary. I've gotten a lot of questions from listeners about dupilumab (Dupixent) and the side effects specifically when it comes to the eyes. So to dive in on this topic, I brought in today's guest, Dr. Roselie Achten, since her PhD focuses on ocular surface disease in atopic dermatitis patients before and during dupilumab treatment. Dr. Roselie Achten is a medical doctor and ...
Jan 12, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 276
There are SO many causes to itch. Each person's skin condition is truly unique. My guest today, Dr. Shawn Kwatra, is deep in the trenches with research varying from what causes itchiness to the gut microbiome could be a major causes for things like eczema and psoriasis. Shawn Kwatra, MD is a Director of the Johns Hopkins Itch Center and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, USA. He specializes in medical dermatology areas of cl...
Jan 05, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 275
It can be helpful to hear from others going through the same struggle or journey as you. My guest today shares her powerful story of determination and never giving up on finding the root cause for her rashes which started in childhood. Ashley Ann Lora, today's guest, was diagnosed with eczema (atopic dermatitis) as a baby. She suffered a lot growing up due to lack of education and awareness of management tips and treatment options. In 2016, Ashley began sharing her story publicly and turned pati...
Dec 29, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Ever wonder how energy medicine works? For many it sounds WAY out there. But energy medicine & Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities can be a powerful tool to support your healing journey! Today's guest, Juliann Abecassis-Walsh, is a former Mayo Clinic Acupuncture Physician and a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine. She is NCCAOM Board Certified in Foundations of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture, Bio-Medicine and Chinese Herbology. Juliann founded Balanced Healing of Jacksonville in 2016 and now a...
Dec 15, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 273
It can be helpful to hear from others going through the same struggle or journey as you. My guest today shares her powerful story of determination and never giving up on finding the root cause for her rashes which started in childhood. Today's guest is Dominika O'Sullivan, a former city girl thriving in the beautiful West of Ireland and transitioning to countryside living. She is a lifelong eczema warrier and Protopic withdrawal sufferer who was failed by several medical, skin and alternative me...
Dec 08, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Have you ever heard of cold laser therapy (or the CAP laser ) and how it can help with skin issues? Contrary to what most people think, it’s actually not a laser! It is called Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP), and it is a type of ionized gas. My guest today delves into how it can help! Today's guest is Jing Rui Yeo, long-term TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) warrior and co-owner of Skin Solace Aesthetic Clinic. Through her advocacy for TSW, she helped to bring CAP treatments to the UK. Her passion ...
Dec 01, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 271
If you’ve been seeing more online about doing a low histamine diet to help your skin rash problems , you’re not alone. I’m also seeing this happen on the clinical side of things – clients previously been advised by practitioners to reduce high histamine foods because of itchiness in the hopes that their rashes would improve. This might explain why I frequently get messages + emails asking me if a low histamine diet would be a helpful next best step. Rather than writing out a lengthy response to ...
Nov 17, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 270
