Let's Glow #11 - I talk to psoriasis warrior Alisha M Bridges

We discuss the difference in the appearance of psoriasis on black skin. The benefits and taboos around therapy, and whether covering up skin using make-up could be a positive in dealing with psoriasis. Alisha also explains why African-Americans are reluctant to participate in study trials during this fascinating, open and honest conversation.  You can find Alisha right here on Instagram 

Iomikoe Woods is incredible. Before even speaking with her, I know this lady is going to bring an amazing energy to my day! We've exchanged a couple of voice messages on Instagram and she expresses herself with a radiance that bounces out of my speakers. You only need scroll her page to understand what she's about. Radiant, positive, beauty.  I'm so excited to speak with her, not only about her skin condition, but about the amazing global transformation and shift in thinking that inspires Iomikoe with so much hope for her grandchildren's future.

Joanna battled eczema as a child. It isn't something she really remembers from that time, but a flare up during pregnancy sent her skin crazy. It wasn't just dry patches, it was angry, weeping and unbearably itchy. There were some days when she would literally sit for hours scratching her legs until they bled and the cycle would continue. Listen to Joanna share her battle and the changes she made to eventually overcome this condition naturally. It's a tough journey, it didn't happen overnight .. but it's fair to say Joanna has embraced it at every step.  Connect with Joanna on Instagram Learn more via her website

James McLeod is proud of his skin. He has vitiligo, colour pigment is missing from one side of his face, but that is not the first thing I notice about him. It's his unstoppable energy! James does not shy away from conversation, he tells his story with beautiful openness and honesty. I almost feel ashamed at having spent so many years trying to disguise & cover up my psoriasis. If you feel self conscious about your skin, or struggle to accept your appearance, let That Vitiligo Guy lead you along a path of acceptance.   Learn more about James on my blog https://www.hannasillitoe.com/blogs/news/james-mcleod-that-vitiligo-guy Connect with James on Instagram  Connect with James on Twitter  

A slightly longer podcast than usual because I had so many questions I wanted to ask Nicky! We're mid-CoronaVirus here in England and of course globally. The national psyche has changed to one of uncertainty and anxiety and both feel very real. That's something we touch upon in this episode along with the broader picture of grief and trauma, how we can work with them and how they can be directly responsible for flaring our skin.  If you'd like to reach out to Nicky, she's On Instagram here as @Nicky_Duffell On Facebook & her own website as Nicky for Life

In this episode, practising GP dr Katherine Hodgkinson talks about the changing attitudes of doctors who are recognising the importance of the gut microbiome and the crucial role it plays in our health, hormones and skin. We also chat about the simple lifestyle changes you can make to work on stress and sleep, both of which are integral to good gut health.  Find out more about Katie via her website Hampshire Health & Hormones Reach out to her on Facebook Hampshire Health & Hormones Or via Instagram @HampshireHealthandHormones  

Best selling author and skin healing expert Hanna Sillitoe talks to food scientist Janice Clyne who shares her wonderfully simple fermented food recipes to get you started on the road to good gut health. We also hear from Kate Courtnell, who transformed her thinking about food and exercise to heal her guttate psoriasis flare from within.  Show Notes; Follow Janie Clyne here on Instagram and check out her biotic blog to book your space on her fermentation workshop 

Best selling author and skin healing expert Hanna Sillitoe talks to food scientist Janice Clyne about the importance of good gut bacteria for healthy skin. We also hear from fashion boutique owner Paula, who chats about her love of clothes and how her journey with psoriasis transformed that passion from using clothes as a disguise to dressing up for Ibiza!  Show Notes; Follow Janie Clyne here on Instagram and check out her biotic blog to book your space on her fermentation workshop

Best selling author and skin healing expert Hanna Sillitoe talks to naturopath Nikki Hill about the importance of restorative exercise and the ways in which it can benefit skin. We also hear from Caroline Fattorini, who made a big life change in order to see big changes in her psoriasis.  Show Notes:  Nikki Hill can be found on Instagram here an emailed via her website here Caroline Fattorini can be found on Instagram here. Information about her Yorkshire Yoga classes can be found here

Best selling author and skin healing expert Hanna Sillitoe talks to naturopath Nikki Hill about the practical dietary and lifestyle changes we can all make to begin healing skin from within. Episode two also features an interview with Misred danielle whose bright personality and positive attitude towards her psoriasis are inspiring and uplifting in equal measure!   Show Notes: Follow danielle on Instagram here Nikki Hill can be found on Instagram here an emailed via her website here