Naturopathic Beauty's Clear Skin Sessions

Decoding Acne With The Organic Acid Test

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 sensitive detoxers spiral into rashes, fatigue, and stubborn cystic flares—and how to tell the difference between exposure and colonization. We unpack oxalates and their link to sharp, persistent, painful acne, plus the upstream drivers that create them: yeast, mold, sluggish bile, and stalled sulfur pathways. You’ll learn why cutting high-oxalate foods offers only short-term relief, and what it takes to fix the real problem so skin calms for good. We also connect the dots between mitochondrial function and skin healing speed; when ATP is low, blemishes linger, turnover slows, and oxidative stress accelerates visible aging. Practical steps around fatty acid oxidation, especially relevant for PCOS, help explain oily-dry swings and recurrent “lymphatic” breakouts along the neck and ears. Beyond skin-deep, we interpret neurotransmitter ratios that flag sympathetic overdrive and gut-driven anxiety, showing how dysbiosis blocks key enzymatic conversions and keeps mood and skin on edge. Finally, we explain why nutrient markers on OAT reveal function rather than just levels—like a B6 deficit driven by infection despite normal bloodwork—and how pairing OAT with a GI map and functional bloods creates a precise, staged plan. If you’re tired of guesswork and quick fixes, this walkthrough shows how to use data to target root causes and build clear, resilient skin from the inside out. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs answers, and leave a quick review—it helps others find the path to calmer skin. Watch Clear Skin Mastery to learn more about how I clear acne. Click here to register now! [https://register.naturopathicbeauty.com/scmasterclassreg] Leave a Review and Start my 7-Week Clear Skin Program for FREE: To get immediate access to the first module of my 7-Week Clear Skin Program, leave a podcast review! Take a screen shot of your review and email it to customersupport@naturopathicbeauty.com and you will be sent your login information! Here's a short video showing how to leave a podcast review: https://vimeo.com/1050913528?share=copy#t=0

My Clear Skin Story

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 guesswork. We trace the pivotal shift from surface fixes to systems healing. You’ll hear how functional testing changed everything: GI mapping and organic acids to uncover candida, parasites, and dysbiosis; advanced hormone panels to explain post‑pill chaos and high reverse T3; and metabolic markers that revealed insulin resistance driving breakouts. Layer by layer, we connect the dots between the microbiome, detox pathways, cortisol and sleep, and how insulin and androgens push oil production and clogged pores. The outcome is a practical, compassionate roadmap: targeted antimicrobials, fiber and bile support, blood sugar balance, nervous system resets, and simple, barrier‑friendly skincare that supports—not fights—your biology. We also share the underrated lever that moved the needle fast: removing alcohol to reduce gut permeability, stabilize glucose, and lighten the liver’s load. Alongside smarter nutrition and measured retinoid use, this shift helped turn stubborn acne into a solvable problem. If you’ve felt alone, overwhelmed, or stuck on the topical treadmill, this story offers proof that clarity is possible and faster than you might think with the right tools. If this conversation sparks an aha moment, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a quick review. Check the show notes to watch the Clear Skin Mastery masterclass and get the first module of the Clear Skin program when you leave a review. Your skin—and your future self—will thank you. Watch Clear Skin Mastery to learn more about how I clear acne. Click here to register now! [https://register.naturopathicbeauty.com/scmasterclassreg] Leave a Review and Start my 7-Week Clear Skin Program for FREE: To get immediate access to the first module of my 7-Week Clear Skin Program, leave a podcast review! Take a screen shot of your review and email it to customersupport@naturopathicbeauty.com and you will be sent your login information! Here's a short video showing how to leave a podcast review: https://vimeo.com/1050913528?share=copy#t=0

Histamine, Acne, And The Root-Cause Roadmap

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 dots between gut lining integrity, DAO activity, histamine-producing bacteria, and detox capacity, showing how acne and rosacea often reflect an overloaded system rather than a surface problem. We also explore the hormone connection that so many women feel but can’t name. As progesterone dips in perimenopause—or when PCOS disrupts ovulation—estrogen can go unopposed, driving histamine sensitivity and sleep-disrupting night flushes. That estrogen-histamine loop becomes a cycle unless you restore balance. We share the tests we rely on—GI mapping, functional bloodwork, and advanced hormone panels—to reveal hidden imbalances like bacterial overgrowth, methylation issues, mold exposure, and nutrient gaps that keep skin reactive. You’ll leave with a clear plan: pause high-histamine foods and liberators, switch to histamine-safe probiotics, and use targeted supports like standalone quercetin, stinging nettle infusions, and phosphatidylcholine. Then move low and slow through gut repair, gentle detox, and hormone rebalancing so you can reintroduce favorite foods without flares. If your breakouts appear fast, your face flushes with wine, or your “healthy” probiotic makes you feel worse, this guide will help you rebuild resilience from the inside out. If this helped, subscribe, share with a friend who battles reactive skin, and leave a review. Send us your top histamine trigger and what you’re trying first—we’re cheering you on. Watch Clear Skin Mastery to learn more about how I clear acne. Click here to register now! [https://register.naturopathicbeauty.com/scmasterclassreg] Leave a Review and Start my 7-Week Clear Skin Program for FREE: To get immediate access to the first module of my 7-Week Clear Skin Program, leave a podcast review! Take a screen shot of your review and email it to customersupport@naturopathicbeauty.com and you will be sent your login information! Here's a short video showing how to leave a podcast review: https://vimeo.com/1050913528?share=copy#t=0

From Thyroid Clues to Clear Skin: Testing, Triggers, and Real Fixes

Watch Clear Skin Mastery to learn more about how I clear acne. Click here to register now! [https://register.naturopathicbeauty.com/scmasterclassreg] Leave a Review and Start my 7-Week Clear Skin Program for FREE: To get immediate access to the first module of my 7-Week Clear Skin Program, leave a podcast review! Take a screen shot of your review and email it to customersupport@naturopathicbeauty.com and you will be sent your login information! Here's a short video showing how to leave a podcast review: https://vimeo.com/1050913528?share=copy#t=0

Are salads destroying your skin?

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 its impact on your skin. While we've been conditioned to believe massive salads and green smoothies are detoxifying powerhouses, the reality is far more nuanced – especially for those with compromised digestion. The discussion weaves through fascinating territory: how oxalates in leafy greens can deplete essential minerals, why cooking makes certain skin-supporting nutrients more bioavailable, and how even "healthy" habits like juicing can trigger hormonal cascades that worsen breakouts. You'll discover practical modifications to make smoothies more digestible, learn why bone broth contains healing compounds that directly repair both gut and skin, and understand the surprising connection between food temperature and your body's ability to heal. Perhaps most shocking is the revelation about food safety – those pre-washed salad greens might be harboring more than just vitamins. The experts share their personal routines, including how they prepare nutrient-dense broths enhanced with medicinal mushrooms and herbs, and why they're embracing warming foods as temperatures drop. Ready to transform your approach to eating for clear skin? Listen now, then join the conversation on Instagram @NaturopathicBeauty where Dr. Stacey and Holly will be sharing their cozy fall culinary adventures designed to nourish both body and skin from the inside out. Watch Clear Skin Mastery to learn more about how I clear acne. Click here to register now! [https://register.naturopathicbeauty.com/scmasterclassreg] Leave a Review and Start my 7-Week Clear Skin Program for FREE: To get immediate access to the first module of my 7-Week Clear Skin Program, leave a podcast review! Take a screen shot of your review and email it to customersupport@naturopathicbeauty.com and you will be sent your login information! Here's a short video showing how to leave a podcast review: https://vimeo.com/1050913528?share=copy#t=0