S01 E24 – Stress Acne: Why It Happens & How to Get Rid of It

If you’re curious about how stress can impact your skin and searching for effective stress reduction strategies, this episode is for you! Today we discuss the detrimental effects of stress on the body, including symptoms like migraines, tense muscles, and even acne. We also shed light on how chronic stress can disrupt hormonal balance, leading to oily skin and unwanted breakouts. 

But don’t worry, this episode isn’t just about the side effects of stress. We offer practical tips and strategies to manage stress and improve overall health. From self-forgiveness to nutrition recommendations, we’ve got you covered. So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and tune in to discover how reducing stress can be a game-changer in your clear skin journey!

In this week’s episode, we discuss…

• The surprising link between stress and acne, uncovering how managing stress can lead to clearer skin.
• How hormone imbalances caused by stress contribute to acne breakouts, and find strategies to restore hormonal balance naturally.
• The impact of chronic stress on your skin, and learn effective techniques to reduce stress levels for healthier skin.
• Proven stress reduction strategies that can help you not only improve your mental well-being but also achieve healthier and more radiant skin.
• The importance of balanced nutrition in managing stress and acne, and gain practical tips on incorporating skin-friendly foods into your diet.

Additional Resources

• Blog: Why Stress Makes Acne Worse (And What to Do About It)
• Blog: Stress Acne (And the Vagus Nerve)

The body’s trying to give us these signs and these symptoms. So acne, maybe not a curse. Maybe it’s the information to say, what do I need to understand? What do I need to better filter? And what do I need to come to terms with in that emotional connection?

Cris Brown

Key Episode Moments:

• 00:00:03 – Introduction
• 00:01:03 – The Presence of Stress in Life
• 00:02:39 – The Types of Stress
• 00:05:51 – Emotional Stressors
• 00:08:24 – Mental Stressors
• 00:12:39 – Identifying Tasks You Don’t Enjoy
• 00:13:22 – Lack of Support System
• 00:14:21 – Learning to Say No
• 00:15:48 – Establishing Boundaries
• 00:17:00 – Physical Impact of Stress
• 00:24:23 – The Parasympathetic Nervous System
• 00:26:17 – The Sympathetic Nervous System
• 00:27:15 – The Autonomic Nervous System
• 00:28:23 – The Impact of Imbalanced Nervous Systems
• 00:31:51 – The Impact of Immediate Gratification
• 00:37:14 – The Impact of Stress on Body Systems
• 00:37:57 – Understanding the Root Cause of Hormone Imbalance
• 00:39:02 – Multiple Factors Contributing to Acne
• 00:39:43 – Removing Toxins from the Body
• 00:42:19 – Estrogen Dominance and Stress Response
• 00:49:57 – Refining Your System for Optimal Body Function
• 00:51:28 – The Importance of Eating Regularly
• 00:52:05 – Exploring Alternative Options to Coffee
• 00:53:41 – The Importance of Hydration and Other Lifestyle Habits
• 00:55:41 – The Impact of Vagal Tone on Health and Acne

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