The Eczema Warrior Podcast

If you've been avoiding gluten, dairy, eggs, histamine foods, or following a restrictive diet but your eczema still isn't improving, this episode is for you. In this episode, Julia covers: Diets that don't work for eczema and why The consequences of strict dieting Diet that do work How to know if your current diet is actually working Work with Julia: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a Free Consu...

In this episode, Julia explains why she doesn't recommend IgG food sensitivity testing, what the research actually says, and what she does instead to help her clients identify food triggers. She covers: Why IgG food sensitivity tests are controversial The difference between IgG and IgE testing Why eliminating foods isn't the answer to eczema The gold standard for identifying food sensitivi...

In this meditation, you'll be guided through a sleep meditation to help prepare your body for a restful sleep. This meditation is specifically for eczema warriors who struggle with itching, stress, anxiety, or racing thoughts. If you enjoy this episode, please share, subscribe, and leave us a review 🤍 Work with Julia: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session wit...

Do you have eczema and consider yourself a high achiever, perfectionist, or people pleaser? In this episode, Julia talks about why many people struggling with chronic eczema are also the ones who are ambitious, driven, and constantly striving for more. She covers: Why high achievers may be more prone to eczema flares Personality traits linked to chronic eczema Controlling vs. trusting the healing...

In today's episode, Julia breaks down the connection between breakfast, blood sugar balance, cortisol, stress, and eczema. While skipping breakfast may seem harmless, it can impact your energy, nervous system, inflammation, and even your skin. She covers: Why so many people skip breakfast The connection between cortisol, stress, and inflammation How skipping breakfast affects blood sugars Comm...

Client 5-Star Google Review In today’s episode, Julia shares a powerful client success story who struggled with severe eczema, fungal overgrowth, food reactions, and was experiencing multiple root causes. She covers: What her client initially came to Julia for Why strict dieting didn't help her skin The hidden root causes we uncovered through clinical assessment How food reactions were connect...

Your eczema isn't flaring randomly. There's always a root cause. In this episode, Julia breaks down the 4 major systems that drive eczema flares: the nervous system, the gut, hormones, and the immune system. If your eczema feels unpredictable or keeps coming back despite trying different diets or protocols, this episode will help you understand why. She covers: The role of nervous system a...

Most people tell you what you HAVE to do to heal eczema. But what if the problem isn’t what you need to add… it’s what you need to stop doing? In this episode, Julia shares 9 things she STOPPED doing that made the biggest difference in her eczema journey. If you liked this episode, don't forget to leave a review and also share it with someone who’s struggling with eczema. Work with Julia: ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Everyone talks about diet. Everyone talks about supplements. Everyone talks about regulating your nervous system. But almost no one talks about how your upbringing, stress, and cultural conditioning impact eczema. In this episode, I’m sharing what no one talks about when it comes to eczema especially as a first generation immigrant Asian. I cover: My personal childhood eczema & TSW story How y...

This week's episode is an askfirmations meditation for skin healing. Askfirmations are a great way to guide your brain to look for evidence of healing. It can help you shift from fear to more trust with your body. ✨ Want to jump straight into the meditation? Skip to 2:47. Listen to this in your morning routine, driving, or whenever you want to feel more grounded in your body. If you liked thi...

In this episode, I break down why hormonal shifts (estrogen + progesterone) can trigger inflammation, PMS, and eczema flares and the 5 foods I personally eat as a Registered Dietitian to support hormone balance, gut health, and clear skin! What you'll learn: Why eczema and PMS flares before your period The role of estrogen + progesterone in inflammation The role of fiber + gut health in estrog...

You probably don't have a histamine intolerance. This episode explains why. In this episode, Julia talks about: What histamine actually is How histamine is related to eczema and the immune system The difference between histamine response vs intolerance Potential root causes of histamine intolerance Why low histamine diets don't work PLUS a real client case study of true histamine intolerance and h...

In this episode, I’m sharing my low effort health routine that helps me stay consistent with my nutrition, gut and skin health without feeling overwhelmed. If you're someone with busy schedule and juggling a lot, this episode will walk you through what to focus on to support your health in a realistic way. I cover: Simple realistic meals Integrating an easy nervous system practices Letting go...

My step by step process for healing an eczema flare!! So many of you ask what I do to heal. These are the 5 steps I personally always focus on and has healed me every time. Enjoy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book a Free Consultation ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Julia on her social ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !

⁠ Join Root and Rise If you're doing everything right to heal your eczema and inflammation — diets, supplements, skincare but you're still stuck in flares, this episode might explain why. In this episode, Julia explains the subconscious beliefs that may be blocking your healing progress. In this video you'll learn: Why subconscious beliefs affect eczema and chronic inflammation The sub...

SIGN UP: FREE COACHING CALL Most people are trying to heal inflammation in the wrong phase. In this episode, Julia breaks down the three phases of healing inflammation and how understanding these stages can help you stop chasing quick fixes and start seeing more progress. In this episode, we cover: The three phases of healing inflammation: Stabilize, Rebuild, and Optimize What your body actually n...

Everyone talks about nervous system regulation. Meditation. Breathwork. Cold plunges. Supplements. But what if that’s not the full picture? In this episode, I’m breaking down what regulating your nervous system actually means beyond wellness trends. I cover: Why breathwork and meditation alone isn’t enough What nervous system safety means How your body responds to protocols matters more than the p...

If you’re taking steroids, immunosuppressants, biologics like Dupixent, or JAK inhibitors for eczema, you may be wondering how these medications impact your gut and skin microbiome. In this episode, Julia breaks down what the research shows about how different eczema medications affect the immune system, skin barrier, and the gut. She covers: 4 common drug classes: Steroids, immunosuppressants, bi...

Your words aren't just words. They directly affect your nervous system, inflammation, and ability to heal. In this episode, Julia explain the science of neuroplasticity, how repeated thoughts become beliefs, and how your language about healing and yourself can keep you stuck. She covers: How your words and language impact inflammation an healing How childhood beliefs affect your healing How yo...

In this episode, Julia talks about what it means when healing becomes your identity and how it might be keeping you stuck. If you’ve ever felt like healing has become who you are or you’re constantly "waiting" before living your life, this episode is for you. She covers: Why healing can become your identity and how that keeps you stuck What it means when healing feels unfamiliar The &quo...

Meet Julia at the Vancouver Wellness Show! In this episode, Julia goes over whether labs are necessary and what labs you may want to consider testing for. What you'll learn:• When gut testing like the GI-MAP makes sense• Why symptoms matter more • Iron, ferritin, B12, zinc & vitamin D• Thyroid labs • Blood sugar markers that impact inflammation• Why nervous system stress can affect lab res...

If you've been feeling burnt out from trying to heal, you're not alone. In this week's episode, Julia talks about why so many people are burnt out from trying to “fix” themselves, and what needs to change for 2026. She covers: How healing has evolved since 2020 Why doing more is keeping you stuck Signs you might be stuck in a "fix it" mindset What healing actually looks like...

In this episode, I’m sharing my current skincare routine after fully switching to Korean and Japanese brands. I go over the cleansers, serums, moisturizers, masks, and sunscreens I’ve been using and loving :) 00:00 Introduction 4:40 Who these products are for 05:20 Cleansers 08:21 Serums & Exfoliants 13:55 Moisturizers 17:09 Face masks & other products 20:27 Sunscreens 23:49 Eye cream, Eye...

The holidays are officially around the corner🎄🎅🏼🎁!! Which means this is the time of year when many of you start worrying about flares and symptoms. In this episode, Julia walks through exactly how to navigate holiday eating, drinking, family gatherings, disrupted routines, and stress. She covers: Why your nervous system determines whether you flare How to enter the holiday season calm instead...

In this week’s episode, Julia talks about why focusing on your wins can help you heal faster. If you find yourself focusing on problems, this episode is a must listen! She covers: Why constantly focusing on problems can amplify inflammation and stress The neuroscience behind attention and how it impacts healing How to identify and count your wins to shift your mindset Learn a practical exercise to...