The Eczema Podcast

What if eczema is connected to more than just the skin? In this episode, Abby welcomes Ivan Galanin, founder of Adipeau, to talk about an area of skin health that isn't often discussed: fat cells and inflammation. They explore how the health and size of fat cells may influence inflammation, skin structure, the skin barrier, and the way the skin responds to eczema. Ivan also shares what led him to...

After eight incredible years of marriage, two kids, and conquering eczema together, we're spilling the tea on the lessons learned and struggles faced. Prepare for a raw conversation on some of our biggest challenges that, I hope, can uplift and inspire you. Tune in to discover: - My skin journey from clear to challenging, and how my husband embraced and supported me. - Deep emotions of coping with...

I recently turned 40! 🎂 And looking back at my eczema journey, there are 5 life lessons I wish I had learned much sooner. There was a time when eczema covered 95% of my body, and I spent years struggling physically and emotionally, wondering why my skin wasn't healing as quickly as everyone else's. But eczema taught me so much more than I expected. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 lessons about hea...

Struggling with eczema and seeking relief? In this podcast episode, we sit down with our client, Serena Lee, who achieved 99% healing in her journey to treat eczema on her hands. Serena shares how she uncovered the root causes of her condition and the steps she took to heal. Tune in to gain valuable insights on: - The significant improvements she experienced within the first two weeks of our progr...

In part two of this episode, Ben, a naturopath on our Eczema Conquerors team who has personally experienced eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), walks through case studies to explore how lymphatic health, digestion, and stress may fit into the bigger picture of your skin symptoms. In this episode, you'll learn: The potential of coffee enemas and colonics in mitigating skin flares. Why your...

What if your eczema keeps flaring because something important has been overlooked? Ben, a naturopath on our Eczema Conquerors team, who has experienced eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), explores how digestion, bile flow, skin infections, and the body's normal elimination processes may fit into the bigger picture.   In this episode, we discuss: What people mean by "detox pathways" and ho...

Eczema can pose significant physical and emotional challenges, especially after years of struggle. In this episode, Cheryl shares her journey after decades of dealing with severe eczema. She highlights how factors such as stress, gut imbalances, and long-term inflammation affected her healing process. Cheryl's story is powerful not only because of her improvements in skin health but also due to he...

This episode interviewed Dr. Jonathan Silverberg (MD, PhD, MPH) who shared how eczema can affect quality of life, including marriage, divorce, work, and family. Dr. Silverberg, a prominent dermatologist with over 250 research papers on eczema, explores the unexpected ways eczema can affect your quality of life. ​ In this episode, you'll discover: - How the quality of life scores for eczema patient...

Eczema is never just about the skin. It can affect your sleep, confidence, relationships, and the way you move through everyday life. When flare-ups keep returning, it's natural to wonder if something deeper is being overlooked. ​ In this episode, Abby and Ben share real stories from people who have experienced eczema at different stages of life. They explain why healing is rarely one-size-fits-al...

Eczema can deeply affect various aspects of life, including sleep, confidence, and relationships. In this episode of The Eczema Podcast, Abby interviews Jen about her healing journey through severe eczema, topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), chemotherapy, and the emotional challenges that came with it. ​ Jen shares her experiences with flares, infections, and cancer treatment, discussing the hopeles...

Have you ever wondered why eczema shows up in certain areas of the body? ​ In today's episode, one of the naturopaths from our Eczema Conquerors Team joins us to explore what the location of your eczema may reveal about what's happening beneath the surface. ​ If you've ever felt confused about why your eczema keeps flaring in the same spots, this episode will help you better understand what your s...

Have you ever felt like you've tried everything for your eczema, yet nothing seems to last? ​ Vivian lived with eczema for most of her life and understands the frustration of endless flares, itching, redness, and emotional exhaustion. Her healing journey taught her that eczema is often about more than the skin. ​ By exploring gut health, stress, environmental triggers, and lymphatic support, she b...

Living with open eczema wounds and persistent skin irritation can be incredibly exhausting. Daily tasks like sleeping or showering transform into overwhelming challenges. ​ In this episode of the Eczema Podcast, Abby talks with Audrey Ajayakai, CEO of Mind the Skin, and Bola, about a helpful tool for managing flare-ups: hydrocolloid bandages. With 20 years of experience dealing with eczema, Audrey...

Eczema can feel like an endless struggle, leaving you frustrated as you search for the "perfect" product. The discomfort goes beyond irritation, affecting your confidence, sleep, and daily life. ​ In the latest episode of the Eczema Podcast, Abby chats with Ben Fuchs about why many skincare products fall short and how to nurture skin health from within. They discuss the difference between temporar...

Step into the world of resilience and triumph as singer, Michelle Langone, shares her incredible journey from being born with eczema to facing thyroid issues, severe food allergies, and life-threatening health struggles. Michelle saw countless doctors and alternative practitioners and was at the breaking point of giving up. Found out how she ultimately found healing and discovered how her unwaveri...

Eczema isn't just a skin issue. But what if some of your flares were connected to emotions your body never fully got to express, especially anger? ​ In this episode of The Eczema Podcast, we explore the hidden connection between repressed anger, chronic stress, and eczema flare-ups. When anger is pushed down, ignored, or never fully expressed, the body may still carry that stress internally. ​ Ove...

Are your bedsheets or clothing quietly irritating your skin… without you realizing it? ​ In this episode of the Eczema Podcast, I sit down with Michel May, founder of AIZOME Bedding, to uncover something most people overlook: ​ 👉 Even "organic" fabrics can still contain synthetic, petrochemical dyes that may disrupt your skin barrier and trigger eczema. ​ Michel shares the personal story behind h...

This episode interviewed Dr. Jonathan Silverberg (MD, PhD, MPH) who shared how eczema can affect quality of life, including marriage, divorce, work, and family. Dr. Silverberg, a prominent dermatologist with over 250 research papers on eczema, explores the unexpected ways eczema can affect your quality of life. ​ In this episode, you'll discover: - How the quality of life scores for eczema patient...

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Jonathan Silverberg, a renowned dermatologist, explores how climate and relocation impact eczema and overall skin health. Learn which climates are most likely to trigger eczema and the reasons behind these effects. Dr. Silverberg reveals why moving to the USA can increase your eczema risk by 48% after living there for a decade and how living in humid or high preci...

In part 1 of this series, we discussed how probiotics, supplements, patch testing, UV exposure, or vitamin D help with eczema. ​ In Part 2 of this series, you'll learn so much more, including: ​ - What is Malassezia, and how can it cause flares? - How can certain oils cause eczema flares? - How can we keep the skin hydrated & avoid transepidermal water loss (TEWL)? - How to cure Malassezia around...

Today's topic discusses patch testing, UV exposure, malassezia, and what the best probiotic strains are (with Dr. Matthew Zirwas, a dermatologist who specializes in eczema). ​ In this episode, you'll learn about: ​ - What probiotic strains help eczema the most? - How can L-Histidine and Oral Ceramides help eczema & TSW? - What supplements can help your eczema the most? - How can patch testing vs....

Having eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) can often create hyperpigmentation, hypogpigmentation, and scarring. It's a common worry that many eczema sufferers complain about - and we're here to address it with renowned dermatologist, Dr. Peter Lio. ​ In this episode, you'll learn about: ​ - Conventional and alternative approaches to treat hyperpigmentation & hypopigmentation - Topicals to...

What if adult stem cell conditioned media plays a key role in calming eczema flares and supporting the skin's ability to repair itself? ​ In Part 2 of this episode of The Eczema Podcast, Mary continues her conversation with Dr. Larry Weiss, microbiome expert and founder of Symbiome, to explore a more regenerative, microbiome-aware approach to skincare. ​ In this episode, you'll hear about: ​ • How...

Are you curious about how the skin microbiome influences eczema and why probiotics alone may not be enough? ​ In this episode of The Eczema Podcast, Abby sits down with Dr. Larry Weis, microbiome researcher and pioneer in topical probiotic skincare, to unpack how disruptions in the skin microbiome contribute to eczema and why restoring skin resilience is becoming a key focus in modern eczema care....

Kim lived through 40+ years of severe eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), and for a long time, nothing worked. ​ In this emotional and eye-opening episode of the Eczema Podcast, Kim shares her full journey through childhood eczema, steroid use, full-body TSW, Dupixent, and the darkest moments that nearly broke her. From sleeping in a recliner due to unbearable pain, to shedding skin daily...