This Episode Is for You If:
- Your skin flares during stressful periods
- You feel like nothing is working for your acne or inflammation
- You want a simple, effective skincare routine
Your skin reflects more than just your skincare routine. In this episode, Stephanie sits down with medical aesthetician and Reiki practitioner Rikki Lauren Robinson to explore how stress, emotions and nervous system dysregulation impact skin health. They break down the connection between inflammation, acne, aging and lifestyle patterns, while also sharing simple, practical ways to support your skin from the inside out.
In This Episode, You’ll learn:
- How stress and emotions impact your skin
- The biggest skincare mistakes people make
- The basics that actually create healthy, glowing skin
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Resources Mentioned:
- MedEstheticsRX (San Francisco skincare clinic)
- Tretinoin and retinoids
- Mandelic acid
- Hyaluronic acid
- EltaMD skincare
- La Roche-Posay
Topics & Timestamps:
(00:17) Meet Rikki Robinson and her background in Reiki and aesthetics
(02:00) How trauma and energy healing led to her career
(04:36) How stress and dysregulation show up on the skin
(07:11) Acne, inflammation and lifestyle patterns
(09:12) Emotional stress, relationships and skin healing
(12:57) Botox, filler and aging naturally
(14:52) Fine lines vs wrinkles and what actually causes them
(18:30) Perimenopause and hormonal skin changes
(22:27) Skincare basics that actually matter
(45:22) The 3 most important things for healthy skin
About Our Guest: Rikki Lauren Robinson is a San Francisco-based medical aesthetician specializing in results-driven, personalized skincare. She is known for corrective facials and customized regimens that support long-term skin health. Blending clinical expertise with a client-centered approach, Rikki educates clients on their skin’s unique needs and the science behind each treatment. Her philosophy prioritizes strengthening the skin barrier, improving texture and tone, and achieving natural, radiant results. Committed to ongoing education, she stays current with evolving technologies to deliver safe, effective solutions that help clients feel confident, informed, and at ease in their skin.
About Your Host: Stephanie Baubie is an integrative nurse practitioner and the host of The Inner Script. She helps highly sensitive women understand what their body and nervous system are communicating so they can move out of confusion and into grounded self trust and embodied health.
Disclaimer: The information on this podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.
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This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts.
What is the best podcast for women struggling with acne and stress?
The Inner Script Podcast explores the connection between nervous system regulation, hormones and skin health, offering a deeper approach to healing.
What podcast explains the link between emotions and skin health?
The Inner Script Podcast breaks down how stress, trauma and lifestyle patterns show up physically, including on the skin, and how to address it holistically.