Naturopathic Beauty's Clear Skin Sessions

Your skin is not just reacting to products, food, or hormones. It is also reacting to time. Dr. Stacy Shillington sits down with circadian light expert Rudy Nassif to explain why the skin is a clock-regulated organ and how the light entering your eyes can quietly drive acne, inflammation, poor sleep, and that wired-at-night, groggy-in-the-morning feeling. Rudy shares his personal turning point aft...

You finally quit the acne medication you were told would “fix” your skin and somehow your breakouts come back worse. If you have ever stared in the mirror after stopping the birth control pill, antibiotics, spironolactone, or Accutane and thought, why is this happening to me, we get it and we break it down clearly. We walk through why post-pill acne and post-medication acne rebound is so common wh...

Alcohol can feel like a small, normal part of life until you realize it’s quietly pulling the same biological levers that drive acne. I’m Dr. Stacy Shillington, a naturopathic doctor who’s helped women heal acne for 20 years, and I’m sharing the personal turning point that made me stop drinking for good and why the results shocked me even with all my clinical knowledge. My skin improved, my mood s...

Thinking about laser resurfacing to fade acne scars but not sure where to start? We pull back the curtain on fractional CO2 with a step-by-step guide to matching treatments to scar types and a candid look at real downtime, pigment changes, and the slow arc of collagen remodeling. You’ll hear why some scars respond beautifully to fractional CO2 while others demand TCA cross, punch excision, or subc...

Breakouts that bloom along your jawline a week before your period aren’t random—they’re hormonal signals. We unpack how the menstrual cycle shapes your skin, why low progesterone lets androgens run the show, and how insulin swings, inflammation, and sluggish detox pathways keep cystic acne on repeat. You’ll hear a clear, practical framework for understanding PMS acne and a plan to calm it without...

The sugar high feels harmless until your skin tells a different story. We open up about slipping into a holiday chocolate spiral and the exact reset that brought calm, clarity, and a brighter glow back—without relying on shaky willpower. If you’ve ever wondered why cravings feel relentless or why your skin flares after dessert, this conversation connects the dots between dopamine, inflammation, an...

A hard year can leave its mark on your face—and your spirit. After navigating loss, stress, and the shift into full menopause, I set a bold goal for 2026: rebuild health from the cell up and let the skin show the results. This episode lays out six priorities that work together to calm inflammation, balance hormones, and restore that clear, confident glow without needles or quick fixes. We start wi...

Your breakouts are trying to tell you something. We dig into the Organic Acids Test (OAT) and show how a simple urine sample can reveal mold colonization, systemic candida, clogged detox pathways, low ATP, and nutrient roadblocks that keep acne inflamed and stuck. With Dr. Stacey Shillington and coach Holly Corcum Sears, you’ll hear exactly why some people shrug off a water-damaged home while sens...

What if the clearest path to calm, radiant skin starts far from your bathroom cabinet? We open up about the raw reality of rebound acne after stopping the pill abroad, the spiral of harsh topicals and trial‑and‑error diets, and the heavier truth few talk about: the isolation, lost confidence, and stalled careers that acne can cause. From that low point came a new direction—one built on data, not g...

Your skin isn’t overreacting for no reason—histamine might be the missing link between “perfect” habits and persistent flares. We sit down with coach Holly Corcum Sears to unpack why wine, chocolate, aged foods, and even certain probiotics can trigger redness, heat, and sudden breakouts, and why stress or poor sleep can turn a small trigger into a full-face flush. Along the way, we connect the dot...

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Could your daily salad be sabotaging your skin? Dr. Stacey Shillington and nutritionist Holly Corkum-Sears flip the script on conventional nutrition wisdom, revealing why raw foods might not be the holy grail for acne sufferers. Drawing from both ancient wisdom traditions and modern nutritional science, this eye-opening conversation explores how cooking transforms not just the taste of food, but i...

Why isn't your acne healing despite all your efforts? Dr. Stacey Shillington cuts through the confusion by revealing six critical roadblocks that keep smart, dedicated women trapped in an endless cycle of skin problems. Most acne sufferers share striking similarities—we're ambitious, type-A personalities living in constant survival mode. This stress state alone makes healing nearly impos...

Discover the breakthrough understanding that's transforming how women approach both acne and aging. If you're battling breakouts while noticing the first signs of aging, this episode reveals why that's no coincidence—and how one holistic approach can solve both concerns simultaneously. Dr. Stacey Shillington shares her personal journey of struggling with both issues in her mid-30s,...

Beneath the surface of persistent acne lies a powerful truth many skincare regimens overlook—our emotions directly influence our skin health. As a naturopathic doctor with 20 years of experience treating acne, I've witnessed firsthand how repressed emotions create physiological changes that trigger breakouts and slow healing. This episode reveals why healing operates on three essential levels...

Discover the transformative power of castor oil for acne in this practical guide to an ancient remedy that addresses acne at its root causes. Castor oil isn't just another topical treatment—it's a powerful medicine that's been used across cultures for millennia, from ancient Egypt to Ayurvedic traditions, to support the body's natural healing processes. The secret behind castor...

Ever wondered why your skin suddenly started breaking out after 35? The culprit might be hiding in your hormones. As progesterone levels naturally begin to decline in your mid-30s, your skin becomes vulnerable to the unopposed action of androgens – the hormones directly responsible for triggering acne flares. But here's the revelation that changes everything: this hormonal decline isn't...

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...

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....

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 explore...

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 conventiona...

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 bee...

What happens when conventional medicine fails you and acne becomes the visible symptom of a much deeper health crisis? This raw, eye-opening conversation with Katie reveals the hidden connections between gut health, hormones, and persistent skin problems that dermatologists rarely address. Katie's journey begins with a single cyst that erupts into years of suffering after a prescription for d...

Acne sufferers rarely connect their digestive health with their skin problems, but this missing link might explain why even perfect skincare routines fail to deliver results. Your skin functions as your body's "third kidney," stepping up its detoxification efforts when your primary elimination pathways aren't working effectively. Constipation—defined as not having at least one...

Your skincare routine might be sabotaging your clear skin goals. Dr. Stacey Shillington reveals a counterintuitive truth in skincare: over-cleansing and over-exfoliating can actually worsen acne by damaging your skin's crucial moisture barrier. Picture your skin cells as bricks in a wall, with ceramides, fatty acids, and lipids serving as the mortar that holds everything together. This protec...