What happens when a skin condition threatens to take away the activity that makes you feel most like yourself? Lifelong competitive swimmer and International Topical Steroid Awareness Network (ITSAN) founder Kelly Palace joins host Dylan Marron to share how eczema and topical steroid withdrawal changed her relationship with the water. She opens up about swimming through the pain of cracked infection-prone skin, and the periods when she had to step away from the sport altogether. Kelly also reflects on finding her way back to the pool, setting boundaries around what her body could handle, and becoming a stronger, faster swimmer in her 60s.

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What is it like to care for a child with severe eczema when they’re too young to tell you what hurts? Jennifer Roberge, founder of The Eczema Company, joins host Dylan Marron to share her son Tristan’s experience with childhood eczema and the toll it took on their entire family. She opens up about sleepless nights, the helplessness of watching her child struggle with relentless itching, and the pressure of making treatment decisions when nothing seemed to bring lasting relief. Jennifer also shares how finding other parents online helped her feel less alone, why caregivers need support too, and how her search for answers eventually inspired her to help other families living with eczema.

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How does living with eczema affect what you wear, how you socialize, and the way you see yourself? Journalist and eczema advocate Cynthea Corfah joins host Dylan Marron to share her experience with chronic eczema. She discusses the complicated line between genuine care and unwanted advice, the lack of eczema representation in Black skin, and the everyday work of preparing to be seen. She also explains how finding other Black women with similar experiences inspired her to create Black Girls With Eczema – and what it means to keep living, connecting, and “healing out loud” when healing isn’t linear.

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Join Dylan Marron as he explores what it means to live in your skin when you’re dealing with eczema and other visible or chronic skin conditions.

From the confidence it takes to show up during a flare to the routines and decisions that shape the everyday, Skinquiries shares personal stories about the many ways skin can shape daily life.

Listen to Skinquiries every other week, starting July 23rd, on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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In this last episode of season one of Skinquiries, we’re talking about plaque psoriasis, the trials of struggling with a visible and sometimes isolating skin condition, and the triumphs of overcoming self-consciousness and finding accurate treatment.

We’re joined by Jeanelle Rodriguez, who found confidence in herself regardless of the state of her flare-ups through determination and creating community. We're also joined by triple board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano, who approaches skincare through the lens of holistic healing.

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For decades, Bobbi Brown has used her light touch and expert eye to allow people’s natural beauty to shine. That’s why we are so excited that the beauty brand founder and makeup artist is joining us for an in-depth discussion about aging.

There’s no turning back time and no magic in a bottle, so how do we accept the inevitable changes to our skin as we age? Listen in to Bobbi’s refreshing insight into caring for our skin and nourishing our bodies from the inside out. Also on hand is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Skinclusive Dermatology, Dr. Adeline Kikam.

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Our skin is a reflection of what we put into our body. From breakouts to flare-ups, nutrition can be our skin's best friend or its worst enemy. But with so much conflicting advice online, it can be challenging to figure out what really works. So, let's cut through the noise and explore the connection between our gut and our skin.

In this episode of Skinquiries, our host Nicole Berrie opens up about her personal journey with nutrition, starting her online magazine, Bonberri, and how her approach to healing from the inside out transformed her complexion. Joining Nicole is Dermatologist and Nutritionist Dr. Thivi Maruthappu who teaches us “G.L.O.W.”, her four-step solution to healthy and radiant skin, and explains how gut health and skin health are more linked than we think.

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What’s a workout without a little sweat? It feels good to leave it all on the yoga mat and it's hard to deny that post-workout glow, but what about the post-workout acne or flare-up? Let’s explore how to get in a good, solid sweat without sacrificing our skin.

In this episode of Skinquries, our experts Dr. Thivi Maruthappu and Dr. Mamina Turegano help us understand what sweat is and explore solutions to our post-workout woes. While our special guest, Brianne Hogan will take us through her own skincare journey that saw the hot yoga she so badly needed to heal, add to her distress through painful, embarrassing breakouts. And how she was able to reclaim her practice and her skin.

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