Skin | Earth | Vitality

In this episode, Emily explores perioral dermatitis, a skin condition characterized by inflammation around the mouth. She shares her personal journey with the condition, discussing the emotional and physical challenges she faced. The conversation delves into dietary changes, holistic healing modalities, and the emotional connections tied to skin health, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual experiences and the body's responses to stress and imbalance.
 
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In this episode, Emily, your holistic esthetician, explores the world of DIY skincare. She discusses the benefits, drawbacks, and potential dangers of creating your own skincare products at home. The conversation covers the importance of understanding ingredients, helpful resources and the necessity of using preservatives to ensure safety. Emily also highlights best practices for making effective and safe DIY skincare products.
 
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
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In this episode, Emily discusses microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, from a holistic perspective. The conversation covers the process of microneedling, the healing cascade that occurs in the skin, and the importance of understanding who is a good candidate for the treatment. She emphasizes the need for proper preparation and post-care, as well as the potential risks and contraindications associated with microneedling. The episode concludes with insights on the long-term effects of the treatment and the recommendation for multiple sessions to achieve optimal results.
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
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Dr. Kira Ducharme, a naturopathic physician specializing in dermatology, discusses her approach to skincare and wellness. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, gratitude, and self-care, including the practice of a 'hot girl walk' to boost confidence and set goals. Dr. Ducharme also shares her thoughts on skincare trends. She explains why she prefers a holistic approach to dermatology. She discusses her individualized treatment plans, which may include acupuncture, herbs, supplements, and lifestyle changes. Dr. Ducharme focuses on addressing the root causes of skin concerns, such as diet, stress, and skincare products. Dr. Kira DuCharme discusses the importance of lifestyle modifications for overall wellness and skin support. She recommends a whole foods diet, eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, and eating in season. She also suggests incorporating meditation or journaling as a way to reduce stress and quiet the mind. Movement and exercise, such as yoga and qigong, are important for keeping the body and skin healthy. Dr. DuCharme explains the concept of qi in traditional Chinese medicine and how keeping qi flowing within the body is essential for maintaining health and preventing illness. She also discusses the use of acupuncture to move qi and address specific skin concerns. Dr. DuCharme offers virtual consultations for skincare concerns and provides acupuncture and cosmetic acupuncture treatments in person.
Keep In Touch with Dr. DuCharme:
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducharmeintegrativedermatology/
On her website: https://theoceannative.com/
 
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
Hang out with her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/stratumaesthetics/
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Emily discusses the significance of the autumn equinox and the relevance of seasonal living as a part of your wellness journey. She emphasizes the need for balance and introspection during this time, encouraging listeners to celebrate the harvest and let go of what no longer serves them. The conversation also covers herbs that are supportive during the fall, eating seasonally, and transitioning routines for the fall. She discusses different ways to celebrate Autumn and its bounty. Overall, the episode highlights the interconnectedness of nature and personal well-being.
 
Mentioned in the show is Ina Garten’s Roast Chicken Video on YouTube
 
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
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Emily interviews Melissa Birch, a naturopathic nutritionist, she shares her journey with acne and how it led her to specialize in acne. She takes a holistic approach to address the root causes of acne, focusing on anti-inflammatory foods, balancing blood sugar, and incorporating a balanced 80-20 approach to nutrition, emotional well being, and mindset. Melissa emphasizes the importance of individualized approaches and tailoring recommendations based on each client's symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. She also discusses the role of gut health in acne and the use of functional testing to identify root causes. Melissa shares lifestyle modifications, such as walking and lymphatic drainage, that can support gut and skin health. She also provides skincare recommendations for acne-prone skin.
 
Find Melissa on her website
and on Instagram
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Emily discusses hyperpigmentation, or darker pigment patches on the skin from a holistic lens. She gets into causes and how to reduce or prevent it. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the factors that contribute to hyperpigmentation and taking control of them. Modalities such as lymphatic drainage, face cupping, red light therapy, and micro-needling can be beneficial. Topical ingredients like vitamin C, polyphenols, and tyrosinase inhibitors can also help. Lifestyle factors, such as eating a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids and reducing inflammatory foods, can support skin health. Emotional and energetic contributors to hyperpigmentation may include resistance to change and a subconscious effort to protect oneself from emotional harm.
 
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
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In this episode, Emily discusses stress and how plants can be helpful in managing stress. She emphasizes that lifestyle adjustments are the foundation for managing stress. She explains how stress affects the skin and the body, including hormone release, inflammation, oxidative stress, and barrier function. Emily provides various strategies for managing stress, such as engaging in hormetic stress activities, practicing meditation, maintaining a healthy diet, getting quality sleep, practicing time management, seeking social support, and prioritizing rest. She then introduces several herbs, including passionflower, motherwort, chamomile, linden, and rose, and explains their benefits and how to consume them. The host concludes by encouraging listeners to approach plant medicine with mindfulness and reverence.
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
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In this conversation, Emily and Lee Zavorskas from Holistic Skin and Tonics discuss the importance of embracing age and the beauty of aging. They touch on topics such as holistic skincare practices, the pressure to look young, and the need for women to support and uplift each other. Lee shares her journey as an aesthetician and her passion for taking a holistic approach to skincare. They also discuss the power of being kind to oneself and others.
Hang out with Lee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticskin_and_tonics/
and on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aestheticaleestyled
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
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Emily discusses the importance of incorporating sacred daily practices or rituals into our lives. These practices, inspired by Ayurveda and other ancient wisdom, can enhance overall well-being and vitality. The 12 habits recommended that can be incorporated into daily life, including grounding, morning sunlight exposure, tongue scraping and oil pulling, warm water first thing in the morning, meditation, walking, Ayurvedic nasal care, nutritive herb infusions, daily decluttering, cooking for oneself, dry brushing with self-massage.
 
Nasya Oil talked about in this episode: https://paavaniayurveda.com/products/ayurvedic-nose-oil-nasya?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlIG2BhC4ARIsADBgpVSRrC7kSM1w4xYAjWVhr3I7CRKNdqyCIdRG58wdBJlxF3RR98BU-MwaAuKxEALw_wcB
You can find Emily’s curated skincare shop on her website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections
Hang out with her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/stratumaesthetics/
Find Emily on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3I84QTWRiIMhsnxnd8Vmg