In this episode, we’re unpacking the deeper layers of acne—because breakouts are rarely just about your skincare routine.

I’m walking you through the real connection between your hormones, your gut, and your skin, and how things like stress, low progesterone, blood sugar swings, and sluggish detox pathways can show up on your face.

We talk about:

• The role of progesterone in calming inflammation
• What your skin might be telling you about your gut and liver
• Why cutting out sugar or dairy can feel like it “works”—and what to do instead How I’ve shifted from conventional products to cleaner, non–pore clogging ones (without going overboard)
• Ways to support your skin in each phase of your cycle
• Why true healing doesn’t start with surface-level fixes—it starts with restoring balance where your body feels safe to repair

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This episode is full of real-life stories, practical tools, and gentle reminders that your skin isn’t working against you—it’s communicating. Let’s look at what it’s saying, and what you can do about it.

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