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Back to SearchWhy Women Feel Off Even When Labs Are Normal: Hormone Imbalance, Inflammation & Nervous System Dysfunction
Episode 21
Your labs are “normal.”
Yet you’re exhausted, inflamed, bloated, and don’t feel like yourself.
What if hormones aren’t the real problem… but a downstre…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Skin Barrier Damage: The Truth about Barrier Disruption and Skincare Products
Episode 20
In this episode of The Functional Aesthetician Podcast, we sit down with licensed esthetician and founder of LBH Skincare, Heather Reay, to break dow…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Eczema Isn’t a Skin Problem (Here’s What It Really Is)
Episode 19
If you’ve been treating your eczema with creams, prescriptions, and elimination diets, but it keeps coming back, this episode will change how you see…
8 months ago
Breathwork: The Missing Link to Regulate Your Nervous System
Episode 18
If your body feels stuck in stress mode, it could be a nervous system issue.
In this episode, our special guest, Brenda Mundt, talks about how breathw…
8 months, 1 week ago
Why Starting Feels So Hard (It’s Not a Motivation Problem)
Episode 17
Starting a new diet, lifestyle, or skincare routine shouldn’t feel this hard, but for many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, it does.
If you feel stuc…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
You’re Not Hormone Resistant: You’re Insulin Resistant
Episode 16
If your hormones feel out of control but your labs are “normal,” this episode is for you.
Weight gain, fatigue, acne, gut issues, and skin changes dur…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Why You Can’t Lose Weight in Perimenopause (Even With Diet + Exercise)
Episode 15
If you’re in your 30s or 40s thinking, “I’m eating well, I’m working out, so why am I gaining weight and feeling puffy, tired, and off?”
Samantha sits…
9 months ago
Clean Beauty Myths Exposed: Hidden Toxins, Hormones, and Fertility Risks You Need to Know
Episode 14
Clean beauty isn’t always safe, and in some cases, it may be doing more harm than good.
In this episode of The Functional Aesthetician Podcast, host S…
9 months, 1 week ago
2026 Skin & Wellness Trends: What’s In, What’s Out, and What to Avoid
Episode 13
Not all wellness trends are created equal. In this episode, learn which 2026 skin and wellness trends are worth your time, and which ones to question…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
How Sleep Affects Your Skin
Episode 12
In this episode of The Functional Aesthetician, Samantha breaks down the role sleep plays in your skin, hormones, digestion, and overall health. From…
9 months, 3 weeks ago