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Itch N Bitch - Eczema & Itchy Skin Condition Awareness

Itch N Bitch - Eczema & Itchy Skin Condition Awareness

By @Itch_N_Bitch

𝗘𝗰𝘇𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘼𝘿𝙑𝙄𝘾𝙀 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨! Talking is healing. Itch N Bitch is a podcast that Normalizes Normal Skin, we talk about 'taboo topics' from itchy nipples to the way in which our skin makes us feel. Together we break down stereotypes, and unrealistic expectations and show everyone the realities of eczema & itchy skin conditions. Welcome to the itchy gang where everything is normal and nothing is judged.
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EP 6: VIDEO TEASER - TURNING PAIN INTO POWER: Eczema & TSW Warrior

Itch N Bitch - Eczema & Itchy Skin Condition AwarenessApr 26, 2021

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Rosie Daniels shares her Psoriasis Journey | recorded live at Cetraben Expert Skin Hydration Launch Event

Rosie Daniels shares her Psoriasis Journey | recorded live at Cetraben Expert Skin Hydration Launch Event

Welcome to a special episode of the⁠ ⁠Itch N Bitch⁠⁠ podcast, recorded live at⁠ ⁠@Cetraben_UK's⁠⁠ Expert Skin Hydration Launch Event. I was delighted to be invited to help launch three new products: the Moisture Protect Body Wash, Moisturising Hand Balm, and Itch Relief Balm.

First ever live audience podcast!!!

In this episode, your itchy host,⁠ ⁠Katie⁠ Mackie, is joined by TikTok star and beauty influencer, Rosie Daniels, AKA @RosieDaniels⁠⁠. Rosie, one-half of the dynamic duo behind⁠ ⁠@ItsRosieAndHarry ⁠⁠on TikTok shares her journey of living with Psoriasis. Taking us behind the scenes of her life, sharing the ups, downs, and everything in between when it comes to living with psoriasis. Discover what it's *really* like to navigate the daily challenges of this condition.

This is an episode filled with insights, empathy, and empowerment. Sharing while healing can be rather difficult, but by doing so, Rosie Daniels has helped so many other people feel normal just by seeing someone else who looks like them.

Questions asked to ROSIE;

  1. When did you first notice you had psoriasis – how did that make you feel?

  2. At what point did you decide to start sharing this journey online and why?

  3. What have you done to find a solution? 

  4. How’s the journey been for you emotionally?

  5. Has it stopped you from doing anything?

  6. How has it impacted your self-confidence? 

Plus, stay tuned for live audience questions, as we engage with our wonderful event attendees. Join us for a candid and empowering conversation about skin health, self-acceptance, and the power of sharing our experiences.

Thanks again to⁠ ⁠@Cetraben_UK⁠⁠ for this opportunity! Please check out their⁠ ⁠new range here.⁠⁠

Remember as Rosie says "LIVE LIFE LIKE A GOLDEN RETRIEVER".


#NormalizeNormalSkin

Sep 29, 202326:35
Itch N Bitch X Westlab Salts - Mental health + Visual differences live chat

Itch N Bitch X Westlab Salts - Mental health + Visual differences live chat

Today's episode is a recording from a live video done on Instagram between Katie Mackie AKA @Mackies_Moments and Penny from @Westlabsalts talking all things MENTAL HEALTH + LIVING WITH VISUAL DIFFERENCES!! For those struggling, the service I mentioned Changing Faces FREE one-to-one sessions with a Wellbeing Practitioner for children and adults in the UK who have a condition, mark, or scar that affects their appearance (https://www.changingfaces.org.uk/adviceandsupport/adults).

For those who don't know ⬇️

The whole ethos behind @Itch_N_Bitch is starting conversations about our skin. One of the best ways to care for your eczema isn’t your physical skincare routine. It’s your mental health care. It’s about knowing you’re not alone. Reading and seeing other people’s experiences of their skin and having that moment of WOW, I am not alone, and suddenly feeling this weird connection to a stranger online simply because they get it.

What started off as an extension of a podcast page has flourished Into a gorgeous community of itchy people connecting over the mutual understanding of the mental health side of a skin condition. The main aim of Itch has always been to remind people YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

It is gorgeous to see we are achieving our dreams with every share, we reach new people and get new messages that honestly make me cry from how excited people are seeing there is an ITCHY GANG and community side to something that can often make people feel soo alone and recluse.




May 29, 202343:49
ITCHY BUSINESS: the comfort of chatting.

ITCHY BUSINESS: the comfort of chatting.

ECZEMA: Finding comfort in the chats and clothing. Katie AKA @Mackies_Moments on her first solo podcast was lucky enough to be joined by Jo Greenslade Managing Director & Owner of @Eczema_Clothing (formerly Cotton Comfort) to talk about all things itchy skin, sleep, and how clothing can help bring us more comfort along our skin journeys.

Jo shares her personal experiences of how nothing can prepare you or your family for the sheer distress of seeing your child suffering as they scratch at weeping, itchy sore skin or endure sleepless nights and stressful days.

She gives some golden nuggets to parents when it comes to skincare management approaches with kids and also shares what kind of materials to ditch or switch to.

You can't go wrong if it's A) The right fabric, B). The right design. it's great to meet the people behind the ITCHY BUSINESSES.

Please check out more about Eczema Clothing here and follow them on insta here.


Mar 22, 202331:43
"I've lost control" - ECZEMA, Anxiety & ANAPHYLAXIS

"I've lost control" - ECZEMA, Anxiety & ANAPHYLAXIS

In this episode, we are lucky enough to be joined by the lovely Emily AKA @emilybowenslife. For those who don’t know Emily, she’s on a mission to raise awareness about all things Eczema, allergies, and sadly the anxiety that tends to follow these.

This episode provides listeners with great insight and advice into the struggles of eczema/ TSW, developing allergies later and life, and sadly highs and lows of suffering with itchy skin. No need to overexplain to people who will simply never get it, we’re all itchy here. @daisymalin_skin talks from a TSW perspective about mental health struggles alongside @mackies_moments and Emily ( coming from an allergy and Chronic Eczema flare perspective).

DEEP END: Q1). How did developing an allergy later in life make you feel?

MENTAL HEALTH: Q2). When did you first notice your eczema affecting your mental health?

POSITIVE Q3). What do you think is the positive that’s come out of this? if any?

LAST QUESTION: Do you still struggle to share the vulnerable side of life with allergies & eczema?

We hope our chats help you feel less alone and more heard. Nothing is a taboo topic here.

Welcome to the

Join our INSTA community of 5,000+ people all connecting through our experiences of our skin @ITCH_N_BITCH.

Disclaimer: This was filmed via Zoom due so we apologize if there are any blips but can assure you it is clear. Itch n bitch is for informational purposes only and should not be seen as any kind of medical or health advice. Simply a gang of itchy bitches sharing and flaring, full Disclaimer here.

Feb 05, 202335:35
START HERE - Itch N Bitch - Sharing ECZEMA & itchy skin CONDITION struggles.

START HERE - Itch N Bitch - Sharing ECZEMA & itchy skin CONDITION struggles.

We are only a dm away 💬

The best advice is from people who understand what you are going through.
@itch_n_bitch is a testament to the fact that what makes you feel alone in one place can often make you feel like you belong in another.

Sending lots of love !! From 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕀𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕪 𝔹𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕫 💋 💋 💋

@mackies_moments & @daisymalin_skin XX


Jan 17, 202301:17
TURNING PAIN INTO POWER: Eczema & TSW Warrior

TURNING PAIN INTO POWER: Eczema & TSW Warrior

BABY WE'RE BACK! Thought we'd quit Podcasting? I am happy to confirm WE ARE BACKKK & Have a lot more episodes in the works! 

In this episode, Katie & Daisy were lucky enough to be joined by Lauren Bell AKA Eczema & TSW warrior. We were totally inspired by her and her family's skin journeys [Eczema & TSW] & how she turned pain into power by creating her business @COSI_CARE.

If you have a skin condition you’ll know just how hard it is to simply walk, pick up an item or carry out daily tasks like brushing your hair when your skin is bad. We hope this episode provides not only insight into these daily struggles but also advice for those suffering and their loved ones - most importantly we want to remind you - YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Tune in to feel normal. 

Tune in if you're currently struggling with your skin and looking for advice or want to gain a deeper understanding of how skin conditions like Eczema can affect suffers more than just visibly and how you can help. This episode provides listeners with great insight and advice into the struggles of eczema & TSW.

Join our INSTA community of 3,000+ people all connecting through our experiences of our skin @ITCH_N_BITCH.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TIK TOK OF LAUREN'S THAT WE DISCUSS IN THE EPISODE.

CHECK OUT COSI CARE'S PRODUCTS: https://cosi-care.com/

Apr 27, 202243:55
Dating, Intimacy & Sex (with a skin Condition).

Dating, Intimacy & Sex (with a skin Condition).

SEX-CZEMA, YES! We said it. Mentally in the mood but physically unable?? WE UNDERSTAND. In this episode, Katie & Daisy discuss the ways in which skin conditions not only affect mental health through anxiety and confidence at times but how it can also affect our physical health and actual ability to even get intimate at times. 

The girls were lucky enough to be joined by Eczema and Skincare blogger Lydia Finnegan AKA @_lydsLife , Lydia's bubbly and open-minded personality made this tough topic easy to share! We all felt that Itch & Bitch was a safe space to share and hopefully make those suffering in silence feel less alone. Tune in if your currently single, in a relationship or want to understand how skin conditions like Eczema can affect suffers more than just visibly. 

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 

May 27, 202134:50
EP 5: VIDEO TEASER - Dating, Intimacy & Sex (with a skin Condition).

EP 5: VIDEO TEASER - Dating, Intimacy & Sex (with a skin Condition).

SEX-CZEMA, YES! We said it. Mentally in the mood but physically unable?? WE UNDERSTAND. In this episode, Katie & Daisy discuss the ways in which skin conditions not only affect mental health through anxiety and confidence at times but how it can also affect our physical health and actual ability to even get intimate at times.

The girls were lucky enough to be joined by Eczema and Skincare blogger Lydia Finnegan AKA @_lydsLife, Lydia's bubbly and open-minded personality made this tough topic easy to share! We all felt that Itch & Bitch was a safe space to share and hopefully make those suffering in silence feel less alone. Tune in if you are currently single, in a relationship or want to understand how skin conditions like Eczema can affect suffers more than just visibly.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.


May 21, 202101:57
EP 6: VIDEO TEASER - TURNING PAIN INTO POWER: Eczema & TSW Warrior

EP 6: VIDEO TEASER - TURNING PAIN INTO POWER: Eczema & TSW Warrior

In this episode, Katie & Daisy were lucky enough to be joined by Lauren Bell AKA Eczema & TSW warrior. We were totally inspired by her and her family's skin journeys [Eczema & TSW] & how she turned pain into power by creating her business @COSI_CARE.

If you have a skin condition you’ll know just how hard it is to simply walk, pick up an item or carry out daily tasks like brushing your hair when your skin is bad. We hope this episode provides not only insight into these daily struggles but also advice for those suffering and their loved ones - most importantly we want to remind you - YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Tune in to feel normal.

Tune in if you're currently struggling with your skin and looking for advice or want to gain a deeper understanding of how skin conditions like Eczema can affect suffers more than just visibly and how you can help. This episode provides listeners with great insight and advice into the struggles of eczema & TSW.

Join our INSTA community of 3,000+ people all connecting through our experiences of our skin @ITCH_N_BITCH.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TIK TOK OF LAUREN'S THAT WE DISCUSS IN THE EPISODE.

Apr 26, 202103:01
TOPICAL STEROID WITHDRAWAL: Awareness, Education & Understanding.

TOPICAL STEROID WITHDRAWAL: Awareness, Education & Understanding.

This episode is a must-listen if you are a user of Topical Steroids! COLLAB EPISODE WITH @ScratchThat.UK, for those who don't know Scratch That is an online information resource, community, and awareness campaign for a condition called Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Never heard of TSW? Well if you are a user of topical steroids, you really should know. In this episode, Katie & Daisy chat to @TSWHarriet of Scratch That! Harriet starts off by telling the girls what TSW actually is through her own experiences and who can suffer it... We end the episode answering all the questions our followers have sent in and asked! Tune in to hear your questions answered and to gain more of an understanding of what TSW is and why we should be using our steroid creams more cautiously.

TRIGGER WARNING: You might not be ready to hear what going through TSW is like, Harriet gives her first-hand experience, it's raw.. it's real.. If you do feel like it's getting too intense skip to just after 8 Minutes 40 in where our episode takes a positive spin and shows you that whilst TSW is SH*T it's not all bad, there are moments of normality and it does get better over time. 

JOIN THE ITCH & BITCH COMMUNITY @ITCH_N_BITCH

Disclaimer: this was filmed via Zoom due to social distancing reasons so we apologise if there are any blips but can assure you it is clear.

Thank You!


Apr 07, 202149:42
EP 4: VIDEO TEASER - TOPICAL STEROID WITHDRAWAL?
Mar 31, 202101:29
VIDEO POD: international Women's Day Special - the story behind our friendship

VIDEO POD: international Women's Day Special - the story behind our friendship

To celebrate #InternationalWomenDay we thought we would discuss why we set up @itch_n_bitch and share the story behind our friendship. We also #ChoooseToChallenge ⁠the ᴜɴʀᴇᴀʟɪꜱᴛɪᴄ ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛʏ ꜱᴛᴀɴᴅᴀʀᴅꜱ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴀʀᴇ ᴄᴀᴜꜱɪɴɢ ᴍᴀɴʏ ᴡᴏᴍᴇɴ ᴜɴɴᴇᴄᴇꜱꜱᴀʀʏ ʜᴀʀᴍ.  We hereby pledge to keep posting about our skin conditions so that others suffering know they are not alone & skin conditions are normal and do not need to be hidden! It's not all sunshine & fluffy bunnies but it is easier when you have a whole gang of #itchybitchez behind you! #SkinPositivity.

It’s taken us years to understand that skin positivity isn’t about changing the appearance of your skin, it’s about changing the way you see your skin. Help shift your mindset into a more positive space with the little reminders on these clothes. See our "Eczema Awareness" collection here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/itchNbitch

Mar 08, 202113:37
SOCIAL MEDIA & SKIN: The Good, the Bad & The Questionable Bodily Fluids.
Feb 24, 202145:44
EP 3: VIDEO TEASER - SOCIAL MEDIA & SKIN: The Good, The Bad & The Questionable Bodily Fluids

EP 3: VIDEO TEASER - SOCIAL MEDIA & SKIN: The Good, The Bad & The Questionable Bodily Fluids

Tune in to find out what bodily fluids we've been told are the miracle cure for Eczema... EWHHHHHH... Sorry, but you are going to laugh so hard with us in this episode. The perfect balance of serious and funny.

Daisy & Katie were lucky enough to be joined by the amazing Chloe AKA @CHLOEMAYCHAPMAN, a big name in the Eczema and skincare community! The girls talk all things skin & social media from the weird advice we've all received, negative experiences, and how social media has changed the way they view their skin.

JOIN THE ITCH & BITCH Instagram (click here).COMMUNITY. @ITCH_N_BITCH

Disclaimer: This was filmed via Zoom due to social distancing reasons so we apologize if there are any blips but can assure you it is clear.

Thank You!

Feb 22, 202101:19
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: Learning to love our skin conditions.
Feb 10, 202130:32
EP 2 : VIDEO TEASER - MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: Learning to love our skin conditions.

EP 2 : VIDEO TEASER - MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS: Learning to love our skin conditions.

Tune in for some great tips for kicking that sinking feeling and, maybe for some reassurance that you are not alone in these feelings. In this episode hosts Katie & Daisy are joined by Alice (a Psoriasis sufferer) and Kizzi (an Eczema sufferer). The girls talk candidly about their experiences of how their skin conditions have affected their mental health, all of them connecting through their mutual understanding of their skin.

You can't hate your skin into healing but you can REACH OUT for help when you're having that sinking feeling. We understand that sometimes our skin conditions make us feel like we've lost control of our own bodies, which can be hard to overcome alone but we want to remind you...

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

JOIN THE ITCH & BITCH Instagram (click here) COMMUNITY. @ITCH_N_BITCH

Disclaimer: This was filmed via Zoom due to social distancing reasons so we apologize if there are any blips but can assure you it is clear.

Thank You!

Feb 07, 202101:34
CHILDHOOD ECZEMA STORIES: 'EWH whats that?'
Jan 27, 202135:05
EP 1: VIDEO TEASER - CHILDHOOD ECZEMA: ‘EWH WHAT'S THAT?’

EP 1: VIDEO TEASER - CHILDHOOD ECZEMA: ‘EWH WHAT'S THAT?’

Listen to find out why Daisy didn't hold a guy's hand for 5 years... In this 35-minute pilot episode of itch n bitch Katie, Daisy & Guest host Bethany reflect upon their experiences of having childhood Eczema that they never grew out of. The hosts talk from childhood all the way through to adulthood touching upon how contraception and TSW affected their skin.

Like what you hear? why not follow us on Instagram (click here) - @ITCH_N_BITCH

Disclaimer: This was filmed via Zoom due to social distancing (lockdown) reasons so we apologize if there is any blips but can assure you it is clear. Also this is our first-ever podcast so editing will only get better from here.

Thank You!

Jan 21, 202101:07