Dr Leona Yip: The Truth About Hair Loss, Why Scalp Health Is Non-Negotiable & Debunking Common Hair Myths

Dr Leona Yip: The Truth About Hair Loss, Why Scalp Health Is Non-Negotiable & Debunking Common Hair Myths

In this episode of In Your Skin, we’re joined by Dr Leona Yip, one of Australia’s leading dermatologists and a sub-specialist in alopecia and hair scalp disorders. If you’ve ever wondered why your hair is thinning, whether that expensive shampoo is actually doing anything, or if your dad is really to blame for your receding hairline, this episode is for you. Dr Leona cuts through the social media noise to bring us the hard science behind hair growth, scalp health, and the emotional impact of hair loss. Dr Leona explains the complex world of genetics and epigenetics - revealing that hair thinning can come from both parents and is influenced by everything from stress to pollution. We dive deep into the specific challenges women face, including postpartum hair loss (telogen effluvium), perimenopause, and why the temple area is often the first to show signs of age. Host Anna also shares a raw, personal account of navigating her daughter’s struggle with hair-pulling (trichotillomania) and the unconventional solution that finally worked. From debunking the "haircuts make it grow faster" myth to explaining why you should actually be blow-drying your hair instead of air-drying it, this chat is a masterclass in hair care. Whether you’re curious about medical treatments like Minoxidil, considering a hair transplant, or just want to know how to brush your hair without breaking it, Dr Leona provides a realistic, expert roadmap to feeling confident in your skin - and your hair. Episode Breakdown: 1:13 – Meet Dr Leona Yip: Why dermatologists are the real medical experts for hair 3:03 – The identity of hair: Why hair loss impacts self-esteem more than many skin conditions 8:33 – The "Dad Myth": Unpacking the polygenic nature of balding and environmental influences 11:10 – "Snake Oils" vs. Science: Rosemary oil, caffeine shampoos, and the truth about LED helmets 12:15 – Minoxidil deep dive: Topical solutions, oral prescriptions, and managing side effects 15:40 – Trichotillomania in children: Anna's personal story and Dr Leona’s advice on hair-pulling habits 20:10 – Postpartum hair loss: Hormonal fluctuations and the "recurrent shedding" cycle 23:04 – Temple thinning and receding hairlines: Can you actually grow it back? 26:39 – Hair transplants: Why it’s "cosmetic camouflage," not a permanent fix 33:08 – Anti-androgen medicines: The "handbrake" for female pattern hair loss 38:23 – Proper towelling and brushing: Why wet hair is at its most fragile 40:10 – Japanese Scalp Therapy: Dr Leona’s new brush and "Skin Partners" philosophy 41:41 – Traction Alopecia: The danger of tight buns and "flight attendant" hair 46:11 – Confidence and blemishes: Dr Leona’s perspective on ageing gracefully Connect with us on Instagram @inyourskin.podcast Connect with Christie Whitehill on Instagram @christiewhitehill Connect with Anna Robards on Instagram @annaheinrich1 The content in this In Your Skin podcast is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. If listeners use the information, it is at their own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, or any other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and listeners should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

TJ Power: Addicted: "How Your Phone Is Quietly Destroying Your Relationships, Kids and Sex Life

What if the thing you check 207 times a day is quietly rewiring your brain, disconnecting you from the people you love, and killing your desire for intimacy? In this episode of In Your Skin, we sit down with lead neuroscientist and author of The Dose Effect, TJ Power, for one of the most confronting and eye-opening conversations we've ever had. TJ doesn't just explain what's happening to our brains, he lived it. From spooning brown sugar out of the kitchen cupboard as a toddler to addiction to alcohol, weed and pornography as a teenager, TJ's personal story makes the science feel deeply human. Now, having trained 50,000+ people through Oxford University and beyond, he's on a mission to free us from what he calls the "Dopamine Prison" of modern life. Using his DOSE framework: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins. TJ breaks down exactly how the intensity of life in 2026 is dysregulating our brain, preventing us from finally switching off at night. Whether you're a parent worried about iPad addiction, or someone struggling to focus on a single task, this conversation offers a clear roadmap to taking back control of your mind. Episode Breakdown: 0:00 – Why our phones are more addictive than a "deer in the bushes" 4:56 – Helping kids find "Flow State" and real-world passions outside the screen 10:36 – The "Black and White" phone hack to kill dopaminergic activation 12:26 – What is the DOSE Effect? Motivation, relationships, and energy explained 16:01 – Substituting addictions: Why high-performers often jump from alcohol to health 18:44 – Testing your dopamine: Motivation levels and attention spans 21:11 – How the phone is training the entire population into addiction 23:22 – The relationship between trauma, stress, and the need for a "fix" 32:58 – Hyperactive dopamine systems in children & the "YouTube vs. TV" debate 47:12 – Brainwaves 101: Moving from Beta (stimulated) to Alpha (relaxed) 49:31 – The Nightly Protocol: Phone off, shower, and clean to reset your mind 53:18 – Oxytocin: How listening and asking questions calms the nervous system 57:12 – Dating in 2026: Why you can't get oxytocin from a text message 1:01:05 – How digital dopamine is "taxing" our sex lives and intimacy 1:05:43 – What makes TJ feel confident in his skin Connect with us on Instagram @inyourskin.podcast Connect with Christie Whitehill on Instagram @christiewhitehill Connect with Anna Robards on Instagram @annaheinrich1 Connect with TJ Power @tjpower https://thedoseeffect.co.uk/ [https://thedoseeffect.co.uk/] The content in this In Your Skin podcast is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. If listeners use the information, it is at their own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, or any other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and listeners should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Amie ‘Bathrobe Spiritual’: “2026 Tarot Predictions: Your Love, Career & Life Changes Revealed”

In this episode of In Your Skin, Christie (the spiritual one) and Anna (the self-confessed sceptic) sit down with Amie, the intuitive behind Bathrobe Spiritual, for a deep dive into tarot, intuition and trusting the nudges you can’t quite explain. Amie shares how getting sober led her from Universal Music Group into full-time tarot, how she balances being “online” without losing herself, and why she sees tarot as a psychological and spiritual tool rather than fortune-telling. She also breaks down how intuition actually shows up (voices, visuals, chills), how to pick your first deck, and why the “bad” cards are often where the biggest healing begins. If you’ve ever been curious about tarot (or secretly obsessed with it), are calling in new love after a big relationship, or feel stuck in your career and craving a sign, this conversation will land. Amie does live readings for Christie's love life and Anna’s career, then closes with a powerful collective reading on love, money and self-worth for everyone listening. Expect goosebumps, gentle truth bombs, and a reminder that you’re allowed to want more for your life, and that you’re not behind. 0:00 – Cold open: live tarot moments for Christie’s love life + Anna’s career 1:05 – Meet Amie (Bathrobe Spiritual) and why Christie is spiritual while Anna is sceptical 2:20 – From Universal Music Group to tarot: how sobriety opened a new path 4:22 – “Bad” cards, wake-up calls and reshaping her life 6:06 – How sobriety sharpens intuition and clears your energy 11:04 – Are we all intuitive? Why modern life drowns out inner guidance 12:39 – Staying grounded while building a spiritual brand online 13:55 – Tarot for beginners: choosing decks and where to start 16:04 – Different deck types and how they work (herbal, animal, oracle, traditional) 17:01 – How a reading works: intentions, guides and channelling messages 18:08 – Hearing, seeing, feeling: how intuitive messages come through 19:01 – When hard messages appear and how Amie delivers them with care 20:52 – Using tarot to shift patterns, not just predict timelines 23:23 – How her readings find the right people at the right time 32:01 – Christie's live reading: new love after a 16-year relationship 40:11 – Timelines, fate and why giving dates can change outcomes 46:00 – Anna’s career reading: Queen of Coins energy + big abundance messages 52:15 – Comparison, distractions and remembering abundance is available 55:00 – “I should be further by now”: healing the pressure to rush 58:42 – Business clarity and launching something new 59:59 – Collective reading: intentions, love and deep self-worth 1:04:24 – Long-term stability, nature as medicine and masculine messages 1:11:45 – Where to find Amie and what makes her feel good in her skin Claim your $10 INTU WELLNESS voucher using code INYOURSKIN Shop at https://intuwellness.com [https://intuwellness.com] Connect with us on Instagram @inyourskin.podcast Connect with Christie Whitehill on Instagram @christiewhitehill Connect with Anna Robards on Instagram @annaheinrich1 Connect with Aime Bayardelle on Instagram @bathrobespiritual The content in this In Your Skin podcast is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. If listeners use the information, it is at their own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, or any other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and listeners should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Kayla Barnes: "From Ovarian Age to Longevity Labs: The Real Secrets to Aging Well"

In this episode of In Your Skin, we sit down on the Gold Coast with female longevity and biohacking leader Kayla Barnes for a refreshingly practical tour of what actually moves the needle for women’s health. Kayla explains why she and her husband share labs (yes, even on the first date), how she helped him restore testosterone naturally after coming off TRT, and why she spends big on data so other women don’t have to. We dive into ovarian longevity, biological vs chronological age, the astonishing evidence for sauna, how to structure training for VO₂ max and muscle, and why sleep is the single biggest lever. From mindset and purpose to low-tox beauty swaps, nutrition basics, cold exposure timing, and the reality of doing all this while travelling, Kayla lays out a roadmap that’s evidence-led, female-specific and doable. If you want more energy, clearer skin, better biomarkers and a longer healthspan, this chat will help you start - without the overwhelm. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Olay. You can shop Olay's Ultra Firming Serum at Chemist Warehouse: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/155007/olay-ultra-firming-serum-30ml [https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/155007/olay-ultra-firming-serum-30ml] 0:00 – Welcome to the Gold Coast studio; Kayla’s first time in Australia & why headlines don’t tell the full story 1:25 – The “labs before our first date” story, meeting on Raya, and a hyperbaric chamber first date 5:05 – Coming off TRT: how Kayla helped her husband lift testosterone to 916 naturally (sleep, gut, toxins, training, cold) 7:02 – Why she spends six figures on longevity—and the 10-ish biomarkers that matter most for women 10:58 – Genetics vs lifestyle: ~10% genes, ~90% epigenetics—what that means for your choices 16:00 – Where to start when you’re burnt out: sleep as the foundation (deep sleep goals, wearables, glymphatic health) 20:30 – Training for longevity: Zone 2, weekly VO₂ max (Norwegian 4×4/4×6), and strength that actually loads bone 22:59 – Grip strength targets (~40 kg for women) and why it predicts overall strength 24:00 – Bone density after 30: heavy compound lifts, vitamin D, minerals, and even jumping 26:56 – Biological age isn’t one number: phenotypic bloods, methylation, VO₂ max, organ-specific clocks 28:28 – Ovarian longevity, the new ovarian age blood test, and early results on rapamycin (VIBRANCE) 34:36 – Fertility plans, egg freezing & trying to conceive while juggling opportunities 46:14 – Lymph drainage: Balancer Pro, rebounding, dry brushing; women’s higher daily toxin load 52:06 – Sauna for longevity: dementia ↓ up to 66%, CVD & all-cause mortality ↓; protocols & practicals 1:02:03 – Nutrition that works: Mediterranean pattern, 100 g protein, micronutrient testing, 50 plants/week 1:07:06 – Living to 150? Longevity escape velocity, AI, and why today’s basics still matter most 1:09:46 – Where to find Kayla and her Female Longevity community Connect with us on Instagram @inyourskin.podcast Connect with Christie Whitehill on Instagram @christiewhitehill Connect with Anna Robards on Instagram @annaheinrich1 Connect with Kayla Barnes on Instagram @kaylabarnes The content in this In Your Skin podcast is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. If listeners use the information, it is at their own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, or any other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and listeners should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Lewis Huckstep: "Love & Relationships, Why They Breakdown And What They're Here To Teach You..."

In this episode of In Your Skin, we sit down with performance coach and creator Lewis Huckstep to unpack conscious relationships, triggers, and why your values and vision matter more than ever. Lewis shares his neurodivergent backstory (ADHD and Asperger’s), childhood dysregulation, and how early trauma shaped his patterns in intimacy, before becoming the very toolkit he now uses to help others heal. We also open with a vulnerable share from Christie about consciously uncoupling and navigating a relationship that’s evolved into friendship and co-parenting. Lewis breaks down the five bodies of healing (mental, emotional, physical/somatic, spiritual, energetic), the difference between beliefs and perceptions, and how to spot your “core wound” so you stop repeating the same dynamics. From setting non-negotiables and doing quarterly relationship resets, to the line between triggers and boundaries, this chat is a practical roadmap for anyone feeling stuck, whether you’re staying, leaving, or dating again. If you’ve ever felt lost in love or purpose, this conversation will help you get clear on who you are, what you value, and how to build relationships that actually fit the life you’re creating. This episode is proudly sponsored by: Olay. You can shop Olay's Best Red Duo at Chemist Warehouse: https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/155007/olay-ultra-firming-serum-30ml [https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/155007/olay-ultra-firming-serum-30ml] https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/151279/olay-super-collagen-cream-5 [https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/151279/olay-super-collagen-cream-5] Episode Breakdown: 1:02 – Meet Lewis Huckstep + why ADHD/Asperger’s became his coaching superpower 3:25 – Avoiding intimacy after childhood conflict; “past hurt creates future fear” 5:55 – Frameworks, structure & step-by-step healing work 7:01 – What to tell your younger self: values, regulation, and finding your gifts 10:36 – Trauma as a gift (once healed) & the five bodies of healing 12:28 – Perceptions vs beliefs; why relationships mirror your wounds 18:11 – “Are you ever fully healed?” Conditioning, patterns, triggers 23:59 – Absence, control, freedom & presence: flipping core narratives 27:14 – Partners and kids as mirrors; shadow work made simple 30:06 – Why we attract the “same partner” in different clothes 33:29 – Christie shares: ending a 16-year relationship with care & clarity 39:50 – Can differences coexist? Triggers vs boundaries in practice 43:12 – Dating again: when you’re ready & what to ask for 46:04 – Healing before the next love; clarity beats chemistry 49:05 – Purpose 101: “You become who you needed when you were at your lowest” 58:59 – Bringing it home: voice, self-belief, connection & appreciation Connect with us on Instagram @inyourskin.podcast Connect with Christie Whitehill on Instagram @christiewhitehill Connect with Anna Robards on Instagram @annaheinrich1 The content in this In Your Skin podcast is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. If listeners use the information, it is at their own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, or any other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Every person is unique, and listeners should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]