If you've tried everything and your skin still won't clear, mold exposure might be the piece nobody's looked at yet. Katie and Cris are diving into one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic acne: mycotoxin burden. In this episode, they break down what mycotoxins actually are, how mold exposure silently disrupts your gut, liver, and hormones, and why your skin keeps flaring even when you're doing all the right things. They also cover where mold hides (including in your food and supplements), who's most susceptible, and why this is absolutely not a DIY protocol situation.In This Episode We CoverWhat mycotoxins are and how they create a total body burden long after exposure is gone.How mold disrupts the gut lining, microbiome, and drives that chronic skin inflammation.The gut, liver, and hormone triangle and why mold throws all three off at once.Common signs of mycotoxin burden you might not be connecting to your skin.Why mold triggers histamine reactions, mast cell activation, and inflammatory breakouts.What testing options are available and why working with a practitioner is non-negotiable.Resources & Links MentionedThe GI Map Testing PackageThe HTMA Testing PackageWork With Us + ConnectReady to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

Sleep isn't just rest, and if you're struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, your body is trying to tell you something.Katie and Cris are getting into one of the most common issues they see with clients: sleep. In this episode, they break down what your body is actually doing while you sleep, why so many people are stuck in that wired-but-tired cycle, and what's really driving the problem — from blood sugar crashes and mineral imbalances to cortisol patterns and gut health. They also walk through their sleep supplement ladder so you know exactly what to try and when, without jumping straight to melatonin.In This Episode We CoverWhat your body is actually doing while you sleep and why cutting it short matters.The three main types of sleep issues and what each one is signalling in the body. How blood sugar instability, minerals, and cortisol patterns disrupt your sleep.Bedtime hygiene habits that make a bigger difference than any supplement.The sleep supplement ladder: from magnesium glycinate to melatonin and everything in between.What functional tests can reveal about why your sleep won't stabilize.Resources & Links MentionedThe DUTCH Testing PackageThe GI Map Testing PackageThe HTMA Testing PackageFunctional Blood Lab BundleTraditional Medicinals Nighty Night TeaTraditional Medicinals Cup of Calm TeaNFH Melatonin SprayWork With Us + ConnectReady to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

If your skin looks like three different people in a month, you're not imagining it, and your cycle is the reason why.In this episode, Katie and Cris break down the four phases of your menstrual cycle and what each one is actually telling you about your skin. They cover the quick hormone 101 (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and the wildcard cortisol), what breakouts mean in each phase based on where they show up, and why the week before your period is the real stress test for your whole body. From jawline cysts to chin breakouts to that "good skin week" that vanishes, this episode will completely change how you read your cycle.In This Episode We CoverWhy your skin reacts to the ratio between your hormones, not just one hormone at a time.What's happening in your menstrual phase and why leftover cysts from your luteal phase show up here.Why breakouts in your follicular phase ("good skin week") are a red flag for deeper imbalances.How the testosterone spike at ovulation drives chin and jawline breakouts, especially with PMOS or blood sugar instability.Why the luteal phase amplifies every imbalance already in your body and how to support it through the week before your period.The hidden drivers that get blamed on hormones but are actually gut dysbiosis, sluggish detox, or blood sugar dysregulation.Resources & Links MentionedThe Cycle AlmanacClearer Skin in 30 Dayshttps://katiestewartwellness.com/lp/acne-face-mappingThe HTMA Testing PackageThe DUTCH Testing PackageThe GI Map Testing PackageAcne face mapping guide Work With Us + ConnectReady to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

Getting told your iron is low and handed a supplement isn't the whole story — and for a lot of people, it's actually making things worse.Katie and Cris are diving deep into one of the most misunderstood minerals out there: iron. In this episode, they break down everything iron actually does in the body (hint: it's way more than energy), why low iron is rarely just about low iron, and why blindly supplementing without understanding the root cause can backfire fast. From gut infections and low stomach acid to estrogen dominance and pathogen load, this episode will completely change the way you look at your iron labs.In This Episode We CoverWhat iron actually does in the body beyond energy and oxygen transport.Why low stomach acid is one of the most overlooked reasons you can't absorb iron.How gut infections like H. pylori, candida, and parasites steal your iron.Why supplementing iron with an active gut infection can make things worse.What a complete iron panel actually looks like and which markers matter.How heavy periods and estrogen dominance contribute to iron depletion.Resources & Links MentionedThe GI Map Testing PackageThe HTMA Testing PackageFunctional Blood Lab BundleWork With Us + ConnectReady to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

Katie and Cris are breaking down the lifestyle fundamentals that quietly make or break your skin (and why most people skip right past them in search of the next big thing). From how well you're chewing your food to when you're eating it, these are the foundational habits that support blood sugar, digestion, hormones, and yes, your skin. Simple, free, and wildly underrated — this episode is your reminder that the basics work when you actually do them.In This Episode We CoverWhy chewing your food properly is the most underrated act of digestion.How hydration actually works at a cellular level (and why coffee doesn't count).The fruit rule and how food combining can reduce bloating and improve digestion.Why meal timing matters for blood sugar, cortisol, and acne.The PFF method (protein, fiber, fat) for stable blood sugar and clearer skin.How to start stacking these habits one at a time without getting overwhelmed.Resources & Links MentionedClearer Skin in 30 DaysThe Clear Skin Coach AIWork With Us + ConnectReady to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

Katie and Cris sit down with Lindsay Nahmiache, CEO of Veriphy Skincare, a Canadian-founded, science-backed brand born out of research at the University of Guelph. In this episode, they get into why ingredient quality matters more than marketing hype, how to spot a white-labelled skincare product, and why less is genuinely more when it comes to your skin. Lindsay also shares what makes Canadian skincare standards different, why fragrance is a hormone disruptor you'll want to ditch, and how the skincare industry is finally starting to shift toward science and simplicity.In This Episode We CoverWhat photoglycogen (phytospherics) is and why it's a game-changing hydration ingredient.The problem with celebrity and influencer skincare brands and what to watch out for.Why layering too many active ingredients can actually damage your skin.How Canadian skincare regulations hold brands to a higher standard than the US.The skin minimalism trend and why your skin doesn't need 15 steps.What to look for when choosing a clean, effective skincare product.Resources & Links MentionedVeriphy Skincare: veripyhskincare.comDiscount code: KEEPITCLEAR25 (valid until Dec 1, 2026)Follow Veriphy on Instagram: @veriphyskincareWork With Us + Connect Ready to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step. Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellness Loved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

Katie and Cris are back with a timely episode all about what an acne detox actually means (hint: it's not a juice cleanse). They break down the key detoxification organs, why the liver and skin are so deeply connected, and why aggressive detox protocols can do more harm than good. From daily hydration habits to nervous system support and seasonal eating, this episode is packed with simple, sustainable ways to keep your detox pathways flowing all spring long.In This Episode We CoverWhy spring is the ideal season to support your body's detox pathways.The key detoxification organs and what happens when they get overwhelmed.How a sluggish liver shows up on your skin (and what to do about it).Simple daily lifestyle habits that support detox without the harsh protocols.The best teas, bitter foods, and seasonal ingredients for gentle liver support.Why detox is a daily rhythm, not a one-time event.Resources & Links MentionedNEW COURSE: The Acne Detox: Clear the Breakouts Your Cleanser Can’t TouchWork With Us + ConnectReady to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

Your skin doesn't just randomly freak out; it's sending you a message, and it's time to start listening.In this episode, Katie and Cris break down what's really going on when rashes, hives, and mystery skin flares show up out of nowhere. From histamine reactions to gut dysfunction to chronic inflammatory conditions like eczema, they're walking you through how to decode what your body is actually communicating and what to do about it from the inside out.In This Episode We CoverWhy your skin is your body's first warning system and what it's trying to tell you.The difference between acute inflammatory rashes and chronic skin conditions.How histamine, mast cells, and your immune system are connected to skin flares.Why your gut health is almost always part of the picture when rashes keep coming back.The role of your lymphatic system, liver, and detox pathways in chronic skin reactions.How stress, hormones, and environmental exposures compound your body's capacity load.Resources & Links MentionedClearer Skin in 30 Days foundational reset course.Quercetin (mentioned as a natural support for histamine and acute inflammatory reactions).Calendula cream (mentioned for soothing acute skin reactions).The Big Six lymphatic drainage technique by Dr. Perry NicholsonWork With Us + ConnectReady to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

What Really Matters When Choosing Supplements with Kat SchneiderNot all supplements are created equal, and the pretty bottle on Instagram is not a good enough reason to buy it.Kat Schneider is the founder and CEO of Ritual, the number one clinically studied prenatal supplement brand in the US. After struggling to find a prenatal she could actually trust during her own pregnancy, Kat built a company from the ground up with transparency, safety, and real science at its core.In this episode, Katie and Cris sit down with Kat to break down what you actually need to know before putting any supplement in your body. From decoding certifications and clinical studies to understanding heavy metals, supply chain transparency, and why most studies weren't even done on women, this one is going to change the way you shop the supplement aisle for good.In This Episode We CoverWhat certifications to look for on supplement labels and why they actually matter.Why the term "clinically studied" is more misleading than you think.The truth about heavy metals in supplements and why transparency in sourcing is everything.Why "organic" on a supplement label doesn't mean what you think it does.How most nutrition studies have been done on men and why that's a problem for women.Why getting back to the basics of foundational health will always trump the latest supplement trend.Resources & Links MentionedRitual supplements at ritual.com Ritual on Instagram @ritualHelp Yourself: The New Rules for Wellness by Kat Schneider (available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and local bookstores).Work With Us + ConnectReady to get to the root of what's going on with your skin? Check out our courses, functional testing, and programs here.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

You don't need to be bloated, constipated, or running to the bathroom for your gut to be driving your acne. Shocking? Maybe. Important? Absolutely.In this episode, Katie and Cris break down the digestive red flags most people are completely overlooking, why your gut is almost always part of the acne picture, and how your gut, brain, and skin are all in constant conversation with each other. If you've ever said "I don't have gut issues" and dismissed it as a root cause, this one's for you.In This Episode We CoverThe digestive red flags that signal your gut needs attention, even if you feel "fine."Why constipation and diarrhea both drive inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and acne.How upper digestion is the most overlooked piece of the gut health puzzle.The non-digestive symptoms that are secretly pointing back to your gut.Why food sensitivities are a symptom of poor gut health, not a diagnosis.The gut-brain-skin axis and how stress, digestion, and your skin are all connected.Things We Mentioned:Bristol Stool ChartClearer Skin in 30 DaysThe Clear Skin Coach custom AI toolThe GI Map Testing PackageWork With Us + ConnectReady to get to the root of what's going on with your skin? Check out our courses, functional testing, and programs here.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏