What happens when conventional medicine fails you and acne becomes the visible symptom of a much deeper health crisis? This raw, eye-opening conversation with Katie reveals the hidden connections between gut health, hormones, and persistent skin problems that dermatologists rarely address.
Katie's journey begins with a single cyst that erupts into years of suffering after a prescription for doxycycline triggers cascading health problems – severe digestive distress, hormonal chaos, and debilitating fatigue that halts her life and career plans. For four years, she navigates the frustrating maze of specialist appointments, inconclusive tests, and treatments that only provide temporary relief while the root causes remain unaddressed.
The turning point comes when Katie discovers naturopathic medicine and eventually connects with Dr. Stacey Shillington's targeted approach for acne patients. Through comprehensive testing that reveals bacterial overgrowth, parasites, and microbiome disruption, Katie finally finds answers to her mysterious symptoms. The episode delivers fascinating insights into how seemingly unrelated issues – from food sensitivities to nervous system dysregulation – directly impact skin health, and how healing must address these foundational imbalances rather than simply suppressing symptoms.
Most powerfully, Katie shares her transformation from patient to future naturopathic doctor, driven by her own healing experience to help others avoid years of unnecessary suffering. Her story offers hope and practical wisdom for anyone battling chronic skin issues who suspects there might be more happening beneath the surface than conventional medicine recognizes. If you've tried "everything" for your acne without success, this episode illuminates a different path to clear skin and vibrant health.
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