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Healing Acne After 35
The journey to clear skin takes a different path after 35. As women approach perimenopause, persistent acne and rosacea signal deeper imbalances that require specialized attention – not just hormone therapy.Drawing from two decades of clinical experience testing thousands of patients, I've discovered why skin issues become more stubborn in midlife. Your body carries the cumulative effects of long-term imbalances: nervous system dysregulation, chronic infections, poor detoxification, compromised gut health, and metabolic changes that create the perfect storm for inflammatory skin conditions.By age 35, a remarkable 95% of your thought patterns are hardwired into your subconscious, making nervous system healing more challenging yet profoundly transformative. I know this firsthand – after experiencing four stress-induced heart attacks in my forties, I had to rapidly rewire my nervous system or face life-threatening consequences. While it requires dedication, achieving this nervous system balance creates an extraordinary sense of freedom and resilience.Most women don't realize that progesterone doesn't just "naturally tank" in perimenopause – it drops because multiple bodily systems aren't functioning optimally. This explains why bioidentical hormones alone often disappoint women with persistent acne. Hormones can certainly help, but they work best in a balanced body.At 51, I've sailed through perimenopause with minimal symptoms because I've addressed these foundational issues. Midlife can actually become your most vibrant period once these imbalances are resolved. Your skin will clear, your energy will soar, and you'll be positioned to avoid the "crash" many women experience at menopause.Ready to understand exactly what's happening in your body after 35 and how to fix it? Join my free Clear Skin After 35 Masterclass through the link in the show notes. The clock is ticking – healing these imbalances now will determine whether you struggle or thrive in the decades ahead.Sign up for my FREE Clear Skin After 35 Masterclass: Learn what is going on in your body and how to heal your acne after age 35. Click here to register now.Get my FREE Lab Testing Guide: Click here to get access to my free lab testing guide, where I evaluate the most common tests for acne and which ones give the most valuable information. Leave a Review and Start my Acne Program for FREE: To get immediate access to the first module of my Clear Skin Group Program, leave a podcast review! Take a screen shot of your review and email it to [email protected] and you will be sent your login information!Here's a short video showing how to leave a podcast review:https://vimeo.com/1050913528?share=copy#t=0
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Healing Your Acne Mindset
Trapped in the "acne hole"? You're not alone. The emotional devastation of persistent acne creates a dangerous cycle where we begin to believe we're unworthy, unlovable, and even incapable of healing. Looking in the mirror becomes a painful reminder of what we perceive as our flaws rather than our true essence - the beautiful, capable being underneath those temporary blemishes.As someone who's personally experienced acne and helped thousands of women heal over twenty years as a naturopathic doctor, I understand how acne transforms from a physical condition to an identity crisis. When we remain stuck with acne too long, we sink into what I call a low vibrational frequency - a mindset that actively blocks our healing journey by convincing us we don't deserve better. The most troubling part? This becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.Breaking free requires three powerful steps that recalibrate your nervous system and create the internal environment necessary for healing. First, recognize and create safety in your environment - a prerequisite for nervous system regulation. Second, spend twenty minutes twice daily engaged in activities that create a flow state, where you lose track of time and access the healing alpha brainwaves that children naturally embody. Finally, surround yourself with beauty in all forms - from fresh flowers to clothing that makes you feel confident - gradually elevating your vibrational frequency until you recognize your own inherent beauty again.This journey isn't just about clear skin; it's about rediscovering who you truly are beneath the acne mindset. When you shift your perception, you change your reality, opening doors to not just physical healing but the life you're meant to live. Ready to climb out of the acne hole? These simple practices, combined with effective protocols, create the magic that transforms not just your skin, but your entire life. Your body is miraculous and capable of healing - it's time to believe that again.Sign up for my FREE Clear Skin After 35 Masterclass: Learn what is going on in your body and how to heal your acne after age 35. Click here to register now.Get my FREE Lab Testing Guide: Click here to get access to my free lab testing guide, where I evaluate the most common tests for acne and which ones give the most valuable information. Leave a Review and Start my Acne Program for FREE: To get immediate access to the first module of my Clear Skin Group Program, leave a podcast review! Take a screen shot of your review and email it to [email protected] and you will be sent your login information!Here's a short video showing how to leave a podcast review:https://vimeo.com/1050913528?share=copy#t=0
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The False Promise of HTMA Testing for Acne
Unmasking the truth about HTMA testing for acne sufferers – is this popular test actually giving you valuable information about your breakouts?Dr. Stacey Shillington draws on two decades of clinical experience to evaluate hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) testing, a method increasingly promoted by acne nutritionists as a key diagnostic tool. With candor and evidence-based expertise, she explores why this test provides only a tiny fraction of the information needed to truly heal acne at its source.While HTMA effectively measures mineral levels and potential heavy metal exposure, it falls critically short in assessing the primary drivers of acne: gut health, hormone balance, liver detoxification, and inflammation. Dr. Shillington explains how claims about using mineral ratios to evaluate thyroid, adrenal, and digestive function lack scientific validation and often lead to vague, non-actionable treatment plans.The podcast outlines the gold-standard functional medicine testing that provides comprehensive, actionable insights into acne's root causes. From functional blood work to specialized gut testing and organic acids analysis, Dr. Shillington details why these methods reveal the complete picture needed for personalized healing. She emphasizes that effective acne protocols must be individualized based on detailed testing and clinical expertise – not standardized from a single assessment.Whether you're currently working with a practitioner or considering an acne program, this episode equips you with crucial questions to ask about testing methodology and treatment approach. Download Dr. Shillington's free lab testing guide mentioned in the show notes to understand what comprehensive testing can reveal about your unique skin condition and how proper assessment leads to lasting clear skin.Sign up for my FREE Clear Skin After 35 Masterclass: Learn what is going on in your body and how to heal your acne after age 35. Click here to register now.Get my FREE Lab Testing Guide: Click here to get access to my free lab testing guide, where I evaluate the most common tests for acne and which ones give the most valuable information. Leave a Review and Start my Acne Program for FREE: To get immediate access to the first module of my Clear Skin Group Program, leave a podcast review! Take a screen shot of your review and email it to [email protected] and you will be sent your login information!Here's a short video showing how to leave a podcast review:https://vimeo.com/1050913528?share=copy#t=0
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Nellie's Clear Skin Journey
Your body doesn't make mistakes—your acne is trying to tell you something. Former acne sufferer turned holistic skin coach Nellie Labovitz shares her remarkable journey from years of failed conventional treatments to discovering true healing.Nellie's story begins at age 11 when her first breakouts emerged alongside puberty. What followed was a decade-plus odyssey through the conventional medical system—antibiotics, harsh topicals, spironolactone, birth control pills, and eventually Accutane. Like so many before her, Nellie experienced the temporary euphoria of clear skin while on these medications, only to face devastating rebounds when her acne returned "with a vengeance" after treatment.The most surprising twist? Throughout much of this struggle, Nellie was actually studying nutrition at university. Yet the connection between internal health and skin was completely absent from her education. It wasn't until a serendipitous trip to Southeast Asia where she encountered naturopathic medicine that everything changed.This episode reveals the unexpected intervention that finally moved the needle in Nellie's healing journey—and it wasn't diet or supplements. Her powerful insights into the nervous system's role in skin health offer a missing piece many acne sufferers never consider. As both a patient success story and now a coach in Dr. Shillington's program, Nellie brings a uniquely valuable perspective on what truly works for lasting skin transformation.Whether you're currently struggling with acne, contemplating Accutane, or feeling trapped in an endless cycle of topicals and prescriptions, this conversation illuminates the path toward sustainable healing. The body wants to heal—sometimes it just needs the right support to remember how.Ready to transform your relationship with your skin? Check the show notes for links to our masterclass and the Clear Skin Transformation program that changed everything for Nellie and thousands of others.Sign up for my FREE Clear Skin After 35 Masterclass: Learn what is going on in your body and how to heal your acne after age 35. Click here to register now.Get my FREE Lab Testing Guide: Click here to get access to my free lab testing guide, where I evaluate the most common tests for acne and which ones give the most valuable information. Leave a Review and Start my Acne Program for FREE: To get immediate access to the first module of my Clear Skin Group Program, leave a podcast review! Take a screen shot of your review and email it to [email protected] and you will be sent your login information!Here's a short video showing how to leave a podcast review:https://vimeo.com/1050913528?share=copy#t=0
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Hollie's Clear Skin Journey
Clear skin doesn't come from a tube or pill – it happens when you finally address what's causing your acne from the inside out. In this enlightening conversation, Coach Holly shares her remarkable journey from struggling with persistent cystic acne to becoming a functional nutritionist who helps others heal their skin naturally.Holly's story will resonate with anyone who's been told that birth control, antibiotics, or harsh topicals are the only solutions. Despite years of conventional treatments, her acne persisted until she discovered how deeply connected her skin issues were to her digestive health, hormones, and nervous system function. The transformation wasn't just about her skin – it changed the entire trajectory of her life and career.What makes this episode particularly valuable is the practical wisdom shared about healing acne holistically. You'll discover why most women with acne also struggle with other health issues like digestive problems, irregular periods, or anxiety – and why treating these root causes creates lasting results that medications simply can't achieve. Holly and Dr. Stacey provide candid insights about their approach, including when testing is necessary, the critical importance of nervous system regulation, and why so many clients unexpectedly improve their fertility while clearing their skin.Whether you're dealing with occasional breakouts or severe cystic acne that's affecting your confidence and quality of life, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective that honors your body's innate healing wisdom. Ready to understand what your acne is really telling you about your health? This episode might just change everything about how you approach clear skin.Sign up for my FREE Clear Skin After 35 Masterclass: Learn what is going on in your body and how to heal your acne after age 35. Click here to register now.Get my FREE Lab Testing Guide: Click here to get access to my free lab testing guide, where I evaluate the most common tests for acne and which ones give the most valuable information. Leave a Review and Start my Acne Program for FREE: To get immediate access to the first module of my Clear Skin Group Program, leave a podcast review! Take a screen shot of your review and email it to [email protected] and you will be sent your login information!Here's a short video showing how to leave a podcast review:https://vimeo.com/1050913528?share=copy#t=0
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