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Finding Confidence & Beauty Through Eczema Flares (Part 2) - S6E69

Release Date: 02/26/2025

Plant Stem‑Cell Biotech & Better Skin with Codex Labs - S6E80

The Eczema Podcast

Struggling with eczema or topical steroid withdrawal (TSW)? You’re not alone - and there’s real hope. In this episode, I sit down with Barbara Paldus, a biotech scientist, entrepreneur, and the founder of Codex Labs - a brand at the forefront of science-backed, sustainable skincare. We dive deep into her journey from Silicon Valley to the skincare industry, and how her background in biotech is changing the way we think about healing chronic skin conditions like eczema and TSW. We unpack the critical role of gut health in skin recovery, how plant stem cells can support regeneration, and why...

Ashni’s TSW Journey: Courage, Healing, and Resilience - S6E78 (REBROADCAST)

The Eczema Podcast

Waking up with TSW, feeling like your skin is on fire, and unable to face the mirror? This was Ashni’s daily reality while battling severe eczema and enduring topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). In this powerful episode of The Eczema Podcast, Ashni opens up about her incredible journey. After years of relying on steroids and struggling with relentless inflammation, conventional treatments offered no answers. But discovering holistic healing transformed her life. Tune in to learn from Ashni’s inspiring story, including: - How she overcame years of steroid dependency - The root...

What Eczema Stole? Careers? Confidence & Dreams? And How We Reclaimed It? - S6E79

The Eczema Podcast

𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Do you ever feel like eczema is affecting your relationships? You’re not alone, and your feelings are totally valid. In this episode of The Eczema Podcast, Abby Lai talks with three amazing individuals – Katie, Steph, and Timothy – who are on a mission to conquer their eczema challenges. They share how eczema and the struggles of stopping topical steroids have impacted their dating, friendships, and family bonds. Each of them has faced pain, loneliness, and even shame, but they've also found a...

You Are Not Your Eczema: Reclaiming Your Identity - S6E77

The Eczema Podcast

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗰𝘇𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲? Like no matter what you try, you’re always seen as “𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒄𝒛𝒆𝒎𝒂”? In this heartfelt episode, Abby Lai shares an important message for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their skin condition. She discusses how eczema can impact how you see yourself and why it’s crucial to separate your identity from your...

Beyond the Itch: Navigating Love, Intimacy, and Social Life with Eczema - S6E76

The Eczema Podcast

Has eczema ever made you feel disconnected from the people you love? You’re not alone - and your feelings are deeply valid. In this heartfelt episode, Abby sits down with three incredible team members from Eczema Conquerors - Katy, Steph, and Timothy - as they open up about their personal journeys with eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). Together, they explore the often unspoken ways eczema can shape our relationships—from dating and intimacy to friendships and family life. You’ll hear real stories of isolation, vulnerability, resilience, and the surprising ways healing...

Bacterial vs. Fungal Overgrowth: The Hidden Impact on Skin and Gut Health - S6E78 (REBROADCAST)

The Eczema Podcast

Did you know that many eczema sufferers often experience significant bacterial or fungal overgrowth—or even a combination of both? This is why treatments that only focus on addressing bacterial overgrowth might not fully help the skin, especially if fungal overgrowth hasn’t been addressed. In this episode, Abby welcomes JP, from the Eczema Conquerors Team. With over 10 years of experience treating eczema, JP dives deep into the connection between gut health and skin conditions. Here’s what you’ll learn: - The different gut microbes (like staph, strep, and candida) and...

Hypochlorous Acid: The Natural Eczema Treatment You Haven't Tried Yet - S6E77 [REBROADCAST]

The Eczema Podcast

Looking for a gentler, more natural way to calm your eczema-prone skin? In today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful solution you might not have heard of yet: Hypochlorous Acid. 💧 This naturally occurring compound helps soothe irritated skin, reduce inflammation, and support your skin barrier — all without the harsh chemicals found in most conventional creams. Shop it in this product: Active Skin Repair: We’ll break down what hypochlorous acid is, how it works, and exactly how to use it for eczema. If you’re ready to trade stinging lotions for...

Your Skin Tells a Story: How Sadness, Stress, and Trauma Shape Eczema - S6E76

The Eczema Podcast

What if your eczema wasn’t just about your skin—but about your story? In this powerful episode, we dive into the often-overlooked connection between emotional stress, nervous system dysregulation, and eczema flares. Our guest, Sean, who is on our Eczema Conquerors team, shares his clinical insights into how remedies can support deep emotional healing and help the skin recover naturally. You'll learn: 🔹 How emotional states like sadness and homesickness can show up in the skin 🔹 What terrain theory teaches us about internal imbalances and chronic flares 🔹 How the...

The Biggest Mistake I Made On My Eczema Healing Journey - (S6E75) [REBROADCAST]

The Eczema Podcast

In this raw and personal solo episode, I’m opening up about one of the biggest mistakes I made on my path to recovery—and how it kept me stuck far longer than I needed to be. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right and still not seeing progress, this one’s for you. You’ll learn: - Why diet alone won’t heal your eczema (and what’s missing) - The real reason your skin is the last to improve - How to uncover the root causes that are quietly sabotaging your progress - What your gut and adrenals have to do with your flare-ups - Why rushing the healing process can...

Jen’s Fight: Overcoming Eczema, TSW, and Beating Cancer Twice - S6E74

The Eczema Podcast

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Imagine battling eczema since infancy, enduring relentless flares, only to then face not one—but two cancer diagnoses. In this powerful episode, Jen opens up about her extraordinary path through illness, resilience, and transformation. She takes us back to her early struggles with severe eczema, sharing what it was like growing up in a body that constantly felt like it was betraying her. But her story doesn’t stop there. Jen walks us through her near-death experience—ICU admission, blood clots, intubation, a...

More Episodes

Are you looking for ways to increase confidence while going through the skin flares?

In the latest episode of The Eczema Podcast, Abby welcomes Rachel Varga, a well-known skincare specialist and researcher. They dive into the interesting connections between our skin, brain health, and overall well-being. Rachel shares valuable insights from her research and provides practical tips to help improve your skin and health.

In this episode, you'll learn about:
• How skin issues may relate to brain health
• The link between traumatic experiences, our nervous system, and skin flare-ups
• What the area of eczema on your body might say about your emotions
• The significance of finding calmness and taking things slow for healing
• Why true beauty comes from within and isn’t just about what you apply on your skin

If you're ready to take charge of your skin and wellness, you can schedule a free call with our team to discuss your concerns here: https://conqueryoureczema.com/results

Don’t forget to check out my free guide on 15 Common Causes of Eczema that you may not know about: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide

For more helpful resources and support, visit us at www.eczemaconquerors.com

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