The Eczema Free Journey

Healing your eczema has a lot to do with the things you eat and put inside of your body, but there is no denying the things in your environment also have a huge impact!

There are items in your home right now that can be irritating your eczema and you don't even know it! Crazy, right?!

In today's episode I am going over the most common items that can be hurting your eczema as well as some great alternatives that I've been using for my own family.

Ready to take your healing one step deeper?

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For the links and FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/147

There are lifestyle changes all around us that we can make in order to improve our eczema and just in case you don't know some of them, I'm here to share the top 10 with you right now!

I'm not only sharing what lifestyle changes you can make but I am also giving you my personal recommendations that have been working for me! I don't take recommendations lightly so you can bet I only share what I truly believe in.

These 10 lifestyle changes are realistic and easy to implement so don't miss out!

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For the links and FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/146

Is the skin where you have your eczema thin? 

Has your skin never fully gotten its strength back even after the eczema has gone away?

If this sounds like you, I have a solution! For way too long I've thought the thin skin was unfixable but I am so happy to share that it is!

After an interview with Dr. Laura Belus, I discovered there IS something we can do to gain our skin strength back and I'm sharing it with you in today's episode! 

Click play to listen now and finally get your skin feeling like normal again! Yay!

For the links and FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/145

Do you wish eating could go back to being simple? Does food stress you out? Are you afraid of certain foods?

If you said yes to any of these, you are not alone! We live in a society where diets are normal and looked up to. This diet culture can be stressful and has taken us away from eating with our instincts.

Intuitive eating is all about getting us to stop fearing food and jumping from diet to diet, but instead getting back to our roots and eating with confidence.  Registered dietitian, Claire Chewning is joining me on today's podcast to dive into what intuitive eating is and how it could be beneficial.

Claire also goes over questions to ask ourselves to get to the root cause of an emotional trauma with food and much more.

Come ready for a few laughs because Claire's fun personality shines through in today's episode.

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For the links and FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/144

Myths behind veganism and plant based meals can keep you from adopting a healthier lifestyle, but how do you know what's a myth and what's true? Hard to tell, right?

Wonder no more as Dr. Matthew Nagra joins me on today's episode to debunk the most common plant based diet myths with science and facts. Myths such as not getting enough protein, soy being bad for you and iron deficiencies are being debunked in this episode.

Dr. Nagra also goes over ways to get informed about the nutrients in foods so you can make more educated decisions in your meals and be confident you are getting all of the nutrients you need to be healthy.

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For the FREE resources and links in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/143

Have you ever wondered if your birth control is helping or hurting you? Are you scared to get off the birth control because you don't want your symptoms to come back?

Registered dietitian nutritionist, integrative and functional certified nutrition practitioner, and holistic health expert, Krista King, dives into how birth control can impact our health and what non hormonal options we have for birth control.

There are deeper issues when experiencing uncomfortable periods and getting to the root cause is what is going to provide you with long term relief.

Join Krista and I as we dive into hormones and our health!

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For the links and FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/142

Do you feel like you've been eating meat and potatoes your whole life and there's no possible way you can switch to a more plant based lifestyle?

You're not crazy for thinking that and you're not alone...but I know you could do it if you really wanted to and had the right inspiration to do so!

Joining me today is the woman behind Plant You, Carleigh Bodrug. Carleigh grew up on a farm eating the same meat and potatoes her whole family was eating but she decided to make a change when she saw the impact having meat could have on her family's diet. Carleigh is now fully vegan with a family that is not far behind!

Carleigh is a great example that anything is possible if you have a strong enough WHY!

Click play to listen now and be inspired to live a healthier and happier life!

For the links and FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/141

Every healing story is different, but they all need to have the same foundation.

You need to be prepared to heal. You need to be willing to heal. You need to be committed to healing.

Join me as I chat with dietitian, author and food blogger, Gina Fontana, as we dive into what to prepare for when healing.

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To get the links and FREE resources from today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/137

Eczema is a very broad term because there are several different types as well as different scales, mild, moderate & severe. 

It's important to understand all aspects to be able to begin healing which is why I am breaking down the difference between mild and severe eczema in today's episode. 

By the end of this episode you will be able to determine which you have with clear examples and stories to help you understand and relate.

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To download your FREE Food Alternatives Guide For Children and get the links in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/136

New foods can be intimidating to your toddler which can often lead to them not trying new foods willingly. This can become very stressful and make meal time dreadful, but it doesn't have to!

There are 2 methods to start presenting new foods to your toddler that can make them more inclined to try them and that is what today's episode is all about. 

If you want a little more help to get your toddler to eat healthier food, this episode is for you.

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For the links and FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/135

Is your toddler giving you a hard time to eat vegetables? 

Do you keep insisting because you know eating healthier is going to help them heal?

I 100% get it and have been in your shoes!

My kids did not touch vegetables just 7 months ago but now they eat a variety every day.

My mission in today's episode is to share how you can get your toddler interested in vegetables by sharing my 3 proven hacks that made the biggest difference for me. 

Click play to listen now and get your toddler on the right path to eating vegetables. 

For the FREE resources and links in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/134

Are you stressed not knowing what to eat this Thanksgiving? You want something healthy that's still going to taste good, right?

Join me as I chat with nationally known nutrition expert Elizabeth Shaw as we go over healthy food swaps you could use this holiday season.

Liz's motto is "Small Changes, Big Differences" so she is all about bite sized actions leading to a big result!

We're also going over swapping foods out for convenience, how to make cooking healthier easier and she gives us an inside scoop on her newest cookbooks.

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For the FREE resources and links in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/133

Are you trying a new diet to try and heal your eczema? Is your diet strict?

Join me on today's episode as I break down whether or not a strict diet is good or bad for your eczema healing journey.

A strict diet may help you heal faster, but it can also create more issues and that is what I'm going to be chatting about today. 

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For the FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com

Don't you just hate it when you need a good dairy free alternative and the ingredients on the back are longer than the Great Wall Of China?! 

It drives me crazy, but oh my goodness I have found an AMAZING alternative that you're going to love!!

The best part is it only has 2 ingredients!!! And you can use it as an equal replacement to dairy milk.

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For the links and FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you have to make sure you're prepared to continue healing your eczema. 

Holiday season can be so tough but I have 2 simple tips that I guarantee will help you navigate this tempting time!

You're probably going to be surprised by tip #2 but it's so important! 

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For the links and FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com

Healthier lifestyles are the way to go when trying to heal eczema, right? Well veganism has gained tons of popularity over the years and I wanted to chat with a seasoned pro to get more info.

On today’s podcast, I’m joined by 9 year vegan expert, Stephanie Williams from Vegan, What?

Stephanie touches on so many important topics such as top mistakes to avoid when going vegan, how to make the transition to veganism easier, what not to do with hesitant family members and more.

Stephanie started this journey after seeing a health trend in her family that she wanted to stop with her and man oh man has she made sure to take action!

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Follow Stephany on Instagram @veganwhat

Website: veganwhat.org

Do you ever struggle with your child being itchy at night? Maybe they wake up from scratching and have a hard time getting back to sleep. Isn’t that the worst?

Wouldn’t you like to dress your little one in something that isn’t going to irritate their eczema, but instead is going to be smooth and gentle on their skin?

I know I would! That’s why I’m chatting with the founder of a bamboo pajama company Bellabu Bear, Tamara Kaakani.

We chat about what makes Bellabu Bear different as well as how she dealt with her daughter’s case of eczema. We often talk about more severe cases, but the less severe ones can still be frightening while at the same time, spreading some hope.

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Follow on Instagram @bellabubear

Website: www.bellabubear.com

Have you ever been so desperate to heal that you’re willing to try anything?!

We all know this feeling all too well!

Self healing expert, Jackie Lee Gibbs, is joining me on the podcast today to chat about her personal experience in healing her chronic face acne, scalp eczema, hair loss and more. She too went through a phase where she was trying anything to find relief!

Luckily, she found a regime that helped her begin healing and it’s now her mission to share it with anyone who is on this journey.

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Website: jackieleegibbs.com

IG: myskintruth

Holistic medicine isn't new but it is becoming more and more popular...

What is it and is it right for you?

If you're beginning to questions certain methods your doctors are using, it just might be...

If you're tired of feeling like you're not getting solutions the traditional route, it just might be...

Come listen to today's episode to find out if Holistic Medicine is finally what you've been searching for!

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For the links and FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/124

To heal eczema from the inside out, we must start in our home. That means getting rid of all the junk food that we're all accustomed to loving. Don't worry, I was here just a few months ago!

In today's episode I'm going to walk you through step by step to getting your home into full on healing mode aka no more bad foods! I walk you through how to eliminate the processed and sugary foods that we know hurt our eczema and are all around not healthy.

This can be a huge step and if you've been avoiding it, now it your time!!!!!

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For the links, show notes and to get my FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/123

Do you have a child with eczema and either notice their eczema is worth after baths or bath times are dreaded because it stings or burns their eczema? 

Have you gotten to the point where you bathe your child with only water? No shame here! I've done this too!

Luckily, there are several things we can do to make bathing our children more enjoyable and pain free!! After having 2 children with eczema, I made it my mission to figure out how to bathe them so it wouldn't make their eczema worse as well as it wouldn't be stressful for anyone!

Come listen to see exactly what you can do to bathe your child with eczema and ensure it's a fun time for everyone!

For the links, show notes and to get my FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/122

Have you ever gotten super excited to eat more plant based meals and then realize...you don't know what to cook? 

Everyone makes it seem so nice and colorful and yours looks plain and boring?

Yup, I hear ya loud and clear so to help us with this I've invited recipe creator and seasons vegan, Rachel Steenland from The Plant Riot!

Rachel is hilarious and really shows us how simple it can be to eat more plant based meals. 

A very important topic Rachel also touches on is how to talk with hesitant family members. The ones who ask you a ton of questions because they kinda think what you're doing is crazy!

A great episode is just waiting to be listened to. Click play now!

For the links, show notes and to get my FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/121

Have you heard that you need to heal your gut to heal your eczema?

Well, with healing your gut, there are several things we need to realize...

1. There are 2 (not 1) phases to an elimination diet
   
2. Variety is key
   
3. There is no such thing as a “perfect gut”
   

On today’s podcast, registered dietician and gut health nutritionist, Amanda Sauceda touches on all these points, and then some, and sheds a bright light on what’s popular and what’s true!

Her fresh perspective gave me so much insight and I can’t wait for you to listen!

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For the links, show notes and to get my FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/120

Have you ever wondered if eczema could be prevented? Is there something you can do before you even give birth to help prevent eczema in your child? What about after birth?

To talk more on this important topic, joining me today on the podcast is holistic pediatrician, Dr. Ana Maria Temple. Dr. Ana Maria focuses on helping children get informed with their health as well as preventing chronic illness.

On today’s episode we go over the importance of diet during pregnancy and how that can seriously affect your child’s health. We also go over steps we can take to prevent eczema once our little ones are already born such as what to do when our children have fevers. If you’re looking for a holistic approach, Dr. Ana Maria is the woman you want to listen to!

Dr. Ana Maria holds nothing back and shares what she has learned over her many years as a doctor as well as her own experiences with her 3 children.

For the links, show notes and to get my FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/119

Did you know most people do elimination diets the wrong way? 

There are actually 2 phases to an elimination diet and the second part, the one people often miss, is the most important one!

Come listen to see how to properly complete an elimination diet to figure out what food sensitivities you may be dealing with so you can finally feel relief without taking out all the good and tasty food forever!

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For the links, show notes and FREE resources in today's episode, go to theeczemafreejourney.com/118