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Ep. 56: Skin Deep with Dr. Jeanne Retief: When Your Body Speaks the Truth Your Mind Tries to Hide
Season 3 Episode 56
What do skincare, panic disorder, and high-achieving women have in common? In this powerful conversation with Dr. Jeanne Retief, we explore what it means to find genuine control when life feels out of control. Jeanne shares how her journey with panic disorder became the catalyst for creating FIGGI Beauty—an intentional skincare line for sensitive souls—and why true healing starts from the inside out.
We dig into how mental and emotional strain can show up physically, why looking inward is the most courageous first step, and how self-care is more than bubble baths—it’s a radical act of resilience.
Tune in to hear Jeanne’s story of turning discomfort into purpose, and how you can, too. 💫
MORE ABOUT JEANNE
Jeanne is a skincare innovator, mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and mother. After building a successful career in international human rights law, she faced a life-changing diagnosis of Panic Disorder in 2015. Instead of letting it define her, she used it as a catalyst to create FIGGI Beauty, a skincare line designed for sensitive souls, and FIGGI Soul, a platform dedicated to open, honest conversations around mental health.
FIGGI is currently sold online and at various indie beauty retailers across the USA, with two major retailer collaborations set to be announced soon. They’ve also just launched in the UK, marking a huge milestone in their global expansion.
As a business owner, mother, and mental health advocate, Jeanne brings a unique perspective on balancing ambition, self-care, and well-being. She can offer an engaging discussion on:
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Turning personal struggles into purpose-driven entrepreneurship
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The power of self-care as a mental health tool
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Breaking the stigma around anxiety and high-achieving women
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The science behind FIGGI Beauty’s formulations and why skincare is more than skin-deep
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The journey of scaling a beauty brand from a passion project to international success
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Motherhood, entrepreneurship, and navigating life’s curveballs with resilience
MORE ABOUT ME:
I'm a mental health therapist, speaker, author and educator who helps organizations bridge the gap between knowing and doing the things that foster well-being, resilience and success. With expertise in school counseling, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional intelligence (SEI), I help teams address the root causes of issues such as burnout, communication breakdowns, and resistance to change—rather than just treating surface-level symptoms. My engaging, evidence-based approach equips audiences with the skills to navigate discomfort, build trust and create healthier, more adaptive workplaces.
I'm also a "Resolutionist" with Empowered Workplace Dispute Resolution, where I leverage my trauma-informed expertise to guide difficult conversations with compassion and clarity. I create safe spaces for resolving conflicts, turning challenges into growth opportunities. Whether working with frontline workers, organizational teams or educational leaders, I help people feel seen, heard and valued—transforming disputes into deeper understanding.
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