In this episode, Samantha digs into the complexities of hormones, their metabolites, and how they affect women's health. She discusses the common frustrations women face regarding hormonal imbalances, the role of stress, and the impact of environmental factors like endocrine disruptors.

The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding hormone metabolism, particularly through the gut and liver, and introduces functional testing as a means to uncover underlying issues. Listeners are encouraged to pay attention to their bodies and track their symptoms for better health management.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Hormones act as chemical messengers in the body.
• Many women experience symptoms of hormonal imbalance despite normal test results.
• Estrogen metabolism occurs in three phases, primarily in the liver and gut.
• Stress can lead to elevated cortisol levels, affecting hormone balance.
• Estrogen dominance can cause various health issues, including weight gain and mood swings.
• Endocrine disruptors can mimic estrogen and disrupt hormonal balance.
• Gut health is crucial for proper hormone metabolism and detoxification.
• Functional testing can provide insights into hormone levels and imbalances.
• Tracking your cycle and symptoms can help identify hormonal issues.
• Making informed lifestyle choices can minimize exposure to harmful substances.

Resources Mentioned in Episode #11

PubMed - The Intestinal Microbiome and Estrogen Receptor–Positive Female Breast Cancer: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5017946/

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In this episode of the Functional Aesthetician Podcast, we delve into the topic of the skin barrier, discussing its importance, the factors that affect it, and the roles of dermatologists, estheticians, and influencers in skincare.

Samantha emphasizes the need for proper skincare practices and the dangers of misinformation from social media. The episode also highlights common skincare mistakes and the significance of internal factors like stress and diet in maintaining skin health.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn:

The skin barrier is the most important part of your skin.

• Understanding what your skin barrier needs.
• Skin naturally exfoliates itself every 28 days.
• Over-exfoliation can damage your skin barrier.
• The beauty industry often promotes harmful products.
• How to seek skincare advice from qualified professionals.
• Estheticians focus on repairing the skin barrier.
• Influencers may provide misleading skincare advice.
• Internal factors like stress and diet impact skin health.

Resources Mentioned in Episode #10:

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Stress doesn’t just affect your mood; it impacts your entire body, including your skin, gut, hormones, and nervous system.

In today’s episode, we talk about how stress triggers breakouts, skin sensitivity, melasma, premature aging, gut issues, inflammation, and adrenal fatigue

You’ll learn how the skin reacts to cortisol, how chronic stress disrupts digestion and hormones, and how the gut-brain-skin axis affects everything.

Plus, small daily habits you can start today to calm your mind, support your adrenals, and strengthen your skin barrier.

If your skin has been changing overnight or your stress feels unmanageable, this episode will give you clarity, direction, and steps to feel better from the inside out.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How stress impacts acne, melasma, and premature aging
• How the skin barrier breaks down under chronic stress
• How stress contributes to gut and hormone imbalances
• Cortisol's impact on the skin
• Signs of adrenal fatigue and chronic burnout
• Simple ways to support your skin, gut, and adrenals through daily habits

Resources Mentioned:

1. PubMed Brain-Skin Connection: Stress, Inflammation and Skin Aging:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4082169/
2. PubMed Editorial: The gut-skin-brain axis in human health and disease: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9979212/
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