Your skin doesn't just randomly freak out; it's sending you a message, and it's time to start listening.

In this episode, Katie and Cris break down what's really going on when rashes, hives, and mystery skin flares show up out of nowhere. From histamine reactions to gut dysfunction to chronic inflammatory conditions like eczema, they're walking you through how to decode what your body is actually communicating and what to do about it from the inside out.

In This Episode We Cover

• Why your skin is your body's first warning system and what it's trying to tell you.
• The difference between acute inflammatory rashes and chronic skin conditions.
• How histamine, mast cells, and your immune system are connected to skin flares.
• Why your gut health is almost always part of the picture when rashes keep coming back.
• The role of your lymphatic system, liver, and detox pathways in chronic skin reactions.
• How stress, hormones, and environmental exposures compound your body's capacity load.

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Clearer Skin in 30 Days foundational reset course.
• Quercetin (mentioned as a natural support for histamine and acute inflammatory reactions).
• Calendula cream (mentioned for soothing acute skin reactions).
• The Big Six lymphatic drainage technique by Dr. Perry Nicholson

Work With Us + Connect

• Ready to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.
• Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellness
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What Really Matters When Choosing Supplements with Kat Schneider

Not all supplements are created equal, and the pretty bottle on Instagram is not a good enough reason to buy it.

Kat Schneider is the founder and CEO of Ritual, the number one clinically studied prenatal supplement brand in the US. After struggling to find a prenatal she could actually trust during her own pregnancy, Kat built a company from the ground up with transparency, safety, and real science at its core.

In this episode, Katie and Cris sit down with Kat to break down what you actually need to know before putting any supplement in your body. From decoding certifications and clinical studies to understanding heavy metals, supply chain transparency, and why most studies weren't even done on women, this one is going to change the way you shop the supplement aisle for good.

In This Episode We Cover

• What certifications to look for on supplement labels and why they actually matter.
• Why the term "clinically studied" is more misleading than you think.
• The truth about heavy metals in supplements and why transparency in sourcing is everything.
• Why "organic" on a supplement label doesn't mean what you think it does.
• How most nutrition studies have been done on men and why that's a problem for women.
• Why getting back to the basics of foundational health will always trump the latest supplement trend.

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Ritual supplements at ritual.com
• Ritual on Instagram @ritual
• Help Yourself: The New Rules for Wellness by Kat Schneider (available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and local bookstores).

Work With Us + Connect

• Ready to get to the root of what's going on with your skin? Check out our courses, functional testing, and programs here.
• Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellness
  
  
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You don't need to be bloated, constipated, or running to the bathroom for your gut to be driving your acne. Shocking? Maybe. Important? Absolutely.

In this episode, Katie and Cris break down the digestive red flags most people are completely overlooking, why your gut is almost always part of the acne picture, and how your gut, brain, and skin are all in constant conversation with each other. If you've ever said "I don't have gut issues" and dismissed it as a root cause, this one's for you.

In This Episode We Cover

• The digestive red flags that signal your gut needs attention, even if you feel "fine."
• Why constipation and diarrhea both drive inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and acne.
• How upper digestion is the most overlooked piece of the gut health puzzle.
• The non-digestive symptoms that are secretly pointing back to your gut.
• Why food sensitivities are a symptom of poor gut health, not a diagnosis.
• The gut-brain-skin axis and how stress, digestion, and your skin are all connected.

Things We Mentioned:

• Bristol Stool Chart
• Clearer Skin in 30 Days
• The Clear Skin Coach custom AI tool
• The GI Map Testing Package
  
  

Work With Us + Connect

• Ready to get to the root of what's going on with your skin? Check out our courses, functional testing, and programs here.
• Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellness
• Loved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏