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Skin Microbiome, Gut Health, Acne: The Hidden Root Cause No One's Treating
Jun 23, 2026
33m 44s
Perimenopause, Cortisol & Weight Gain: What to Do When Harder Workouts Stop Working
Jun 16, 2026
24m 34s
Cortisol, Perimenopause, Skin Microbiome: Why Women Are So Hard On Themselves
Jun 9, 2026
38m 09s
Acne and Gut Health: Clearing My Skin Naturally After Accutane, Client Testimonial
Jun 2, 2026
14m 56s
The Skincare Step Nobody Talks About
May 26, 2026
26m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/23/26 | Skin Microbiome, Gut Health, Acne: The Hidden Root Cause No One's Treating | Samantha sits down with microbiologist Kiran Krishnan to break down one of the most under-taught topics in skincare: the skin microbiome and its direct connection to gut health. Kiran spent over a decade pioneering gut microbiome research before turning his focus to the skin, and what he shares will change how you think about acne, skin sensitivity, and aging skin for good. In this Episode, You’ll Learn: Why the skin's pH balance are entirely dependent on microbes not productsHow "contr... | 33m 44s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Perimenopause, Cortisol & Weight Gain: What to Do When Harder Workouts Stop Working | If you've been pushing harder in your workouts but seeing fewer results, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Katie, a fitness professional and host of the Wellness After 40 podcast, to break down exactly why exercise needs to change in your 40s, and what to do instead. We're talking about the real reason HIIT workouts can backfire during perimenopause, why cortisol and insulin resistance make certain workouts work against your goals, and the specific fitness shifts that support y... | 24m 34s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Cortisol, Perimenopause, Skin Microbiome: Why Women Are So Hard On Themselves✨ | cortisolperimenopause+4 | Dr. Natalya Borakowski | Desert Bloom SkincareUnveil You | — | cortisolperimenopause+6 | — | 38m 09s | |
| 6/2/26 | Acne and Gut Health: Clearing My Skin Naturally After Accutane, Client Testimonial✨ | acnegut health+3 | Teresa | Accutanebirth control | — | acnegut health+3 | — | 14m 56s | |
| 5/26/26 | The Skincare Step Nobody Talks About✨ | skincareself-love+3 | Jen Sugermeyer | ATA Cosmetics | — | skincaremakeup+3 | — | 26m 24s | |
| 5/12/26 | Perimenopause, Thyroid, and Cortisol: The Real Reason Your Skin Is Changing in Your 40s✨ | perimenopausethyroid+3 | — | — | — | perimenopausethyroid+5 | — | 22m 48s | |
| 5/5/26 | Holistic Skincare: How Gut Health Impacts Your Skin✨ | holistic skincaregut health+4 | Kisha Hamilton | The Rebeauté | — | gut-skin connectionskin barrier+4 | — | 26m 21s | |
| 4/28/26 | Perimenopause, Insulin Resistance & Your Thyroid: Why Your Body Isn't Broken✨ | perimenopauseinsulin resistance+3 | Lora Ulrich | holistic nutritionistmenopause health coach | — | perimenopauseinsulin resistance+3 | — | 30m 42s | |
| 4/21/26 | Nervous System Safety: The Missing Piece in Chronic Stress, Skin & Weight Loss✨ | nervous systemchronic stress+3 | Stephanie Lee Hayes | Roots and Rituals | — | nervous systemchronic stress+5 | — | 23m 38s | |
| 4/14/26 | Is Botox Causing Your Hair Loss, Anxiety & Insomnia? The Truth About Botulinum Toxin Adverse Effects✨ | Botoxhair loss+4 | Megan McCue | — | — | Botoxhair loss+5 | — | 34m 28s | |
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| 4/7/26 | PCOS & Chronic Fatigue: Nervous System Healing & Root Causes✨ | PCOSchronic fatigue+3 | Dr. Jaday Garcia | MindBodyRestored | — | PCOSchronic fatigue+3 | — | 27m 07s | |
| 3/24/26 | Inside the Skin Games: Holistic Skin, Big Announcements & a New Direction✨ | holistic skinpersonal growth+3 | — | — | Dallas | Skin Gamesholistic skin+3 | — | 13m 32s | |
| 3/17/26 | Eczema, Psoriasis & Chronic Inflammation: Why Healing Starts With the Nervous System✨ | eczemapsoriasis+4 | Sabrina Hall | The Functional Aesthetician | — | eczemapsoriasis+6 | — | 40m 19s | |
| 3/10/26 | Chronic Inflammation, Leaky Gut, and Skin Symptoms✨ | chronic inflammationleaky gut+3 | Elizabeth Yarnell | — | — | chronic inflammationleaky gut+3 | — | 41m 40s | |
| 3/3/26 | Why Women Feel Off Even When Labs Are Normal: Hormone Imbalance, Inflammation & Nervous System Dysfunction✨ | hormone imbalanceinflammation+4 | Heidi Cooper | — | — | hormonesbloodwork+5 | — | 36m 25s | |
| 2/24/26 | Skin Barrier Damage: The Truth about Barrier Disruption and Skincare Products✨ | skin barrierskincare products+4 | Heather Reay | LBH Skincare | — | skin barrierbarrier disruption+5 | — | 34m 14s | |
| 2/17/26 | Eczema Isn’t a Skin Problem (Here’s What It Really Is) | If you’ve been treating your eczema with creams, prescriptions, and elimination diets, but it keeps coming back, this episode will change how you see your skin. Eczema isn’t just a surface issue. It’s a signal from your gut, nervous system, and immune system that something deeper needs attention. In this episode, I’m joined by functional nutritionist Krista Harcus to unpack the root causes of eczema and why true healing starts inside the body. We talk about the gut-skin connection, micr... | 27m 13s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | Breathwork: The Missing Link to Regulate Your Nervous System | If your body feels stuck in stress mode, it could be a nervous system issue. In this episode, our special guest, Brenda Mundt, talks about how breathwork regulates the nervous system, influences cortisol, and helps bring the body back into balance. She explains why most people have shallow breathing, which keeps you in a state of stress, and how intentional breathing can signal calm and safety to the body. We also discuss how trauma, sometimes passed down through generations, can live in the ... | 23m 09s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | Why Starting Feels So Hard (It’s Not a Motivation Problem) | Starting a new diet, lifestyle, or skincare routine shouldn’t feel this hard, but for many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, it does. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed before you begin, or disconnected from your body, this episode explains why starting feels so difficult, and why it’s not a motivation or discipline problem. In this episode, Samantha breaks down how nervous system overload, hormonal shifts, burnout, and loss of body trust make change feel exhausting. Learn why self-sabotage... | 10m 55s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | You’re Not Hormone Resistant: You’re Insulin Resistant | If your hormones feel out of control but your labs are “normal,” this episode is for you. Weight gain, fatigue, acne, gut issues, and skin changes during perimenopause and menopause are often blamed on hormones, but the real issue is insulin resistance. We talk about why so many women struggle to lose weight, feel worse when dieting or exercising, and develop skin and gut issues in their 30s and 40s, even when they’re “doing everything right.” This episode connects the dots between insulin re... | 19m 04s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Why You Can’t Lose Weight in Perimenopause (Even With Diet + Exercise) | If you’re in your 30s or 40s thinking, “I’m eating well, I’m working out, so why am I gaining weight and feeling puffy, tired, and off?” Samantha sits down with Kelsey Ale, functional nutritionist and women’s hormone health expert, to unpack what most women are not being told about perimenopause, insulin resistance, blood sugar, inflammation, and the skin changes that show up on your face first. You’ll learn why the “calories in / calories out” approach often fails in midlife, how fluctuating... | 31m 40s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | Clean Beauty Myths Exposed: Hidden Toxins, Hormones, and Fertility Risks You Need to Know | Clean beauty isn’t always safe, and in some cases, it may be doing more harm than good. In this episode of The Functional Aesthetician Podcast, host Samantha Dench sits down with Afshan Hussein, environmental health educator, fertility coach, and founder of Pregnancy Safe Cosmetics, to expose the biggest clean beauty myths impacting skin, hormones, fertility, and metabolic health. Afshan breaks down why many “non-toxic” and “clean” beauty products are not pregnancy-, fertility-, or hormone-sa... | 37m 09s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | 2026 Skin & Wellness Trends: What’s In, What’s Out, and What to Avoid | Not all wellness trends are created equal. In this episode, learn which 2026 skin and wellness trends are worth your time, and which ones to question before jumping on the bandwagon. In this first episode of 2026, Samantha Dench explores the top skin, beauty, and wellness trends shaping the year ahead, and the ones to approach with caution. From the return to professional skincare and the rise of skinimalism, to functional medicine, customized supplementation, and social health, this ep... | 16m 19s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | How Sleep Affects Your Skin | In this episode of The Functional Aesthetician, Samantha breaks down the role sleep plays in your skin, hormones, digestion, and overall health. From overnight cell repair to cortisol regulation and collagen production, this episode takes you inside the body's nighttime restoration process and explains why sleep quality impacts everything from breakouts to bloating to premature aging. Samantha talks about the real consequences of sleep deprivation, why your skin looks dull or inflamed when yo... | 18m 09s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Hidden Hormone Imbalances | In this episode, Samantha digs into the complexities of hormones, their metabolites, and how they affect women's health. She discusses the common frustrations women face regarding hormonal imbalances, the role of stress, and the impact of environmental factors like endocrine disruptors. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding hormone metabolism, particularly through the gut and liver, and introduces functional testing as a means to uncover underlying issues. Listeners are... | 13m 26s | ||||||
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