Vivian's Eczema Journey: What Helped After Years of Flares - S7E26

This episode interviewed Dr. Jonathan Silverberg (MD, PhD, MPH) who shared how eczema can affect quality of life, including marriage, divorce, work, and family. Dr. Silverberg, a prominent dermatologist with over 250 research papers on eczema, explores the unexpected ways eczema can affect your quality of life. ​ In this episode, you'll discover: - How the quality of life scores for eczema patients are comparable to those of cancer patients - The divorce rates among individuals experiencing eczema - The influence of eczema on career choices - The surprising connection between eczema and mental health - How eczema impacts work productivity and daily activities - The broader impact of eczema on families and relationships  ​ Get my free eBook on 6 Ways to Clear Eczema: https://bit.ly/FreeClearEczemaEbook  ​ Book a free eczema breakthrough call to help you conquer eczema: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/client-results   ​ Visit www.eczemaconquerors.com for more support. ----------------- For more eczema tips, follow Abby on: Facebook - www.facebook.com/eczemaconquerors  Instagram - www.instagram.com/eczemaconquerors  YouTube - ​ www.youtube.com/eczemaconquerors 

Eczema is never just about the skin. It can affect your sleep, confidence, relationships, and the way you move through everyday life. When flare-ups keep returning, it's natural to wonder if something deeper is being overlooked. ​ In this episode, Abby and Ben share real stories from people who have experienced eczema at different stages of life. They explain why healing is rarely one-size-fits-all and explore how factors like gut health, skin barrier health, nutrient deficiencies, hormones, stress, immune function, and hidden infections may all play a role in the bigger picture. ​ Whether you're living with eczema yourself or supporting someone you love, this conversation offers a compassionate, root-cause perspective to help you better understand what may be happening beneath the surface –and why taking the time to understand your body can bring more clarity and confidence on your healing journey. ​ Ready to reclaim your skin health? Book a free breakthrough call: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results  ​ Get your free guide on the 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: ​  https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide  ​ For more resources and community support, visit www.eczemaconquerors.com.

Eczema can deeply affect various aspects of life, including sleep, confidence, and relationships. In this episode of The Eczema Podcast, Abby interviews Jen about her healing journey through severe eczema, topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), chemotherapy, and the emotional challenges that came with it. ​ Jen shares her experiences with flares, infections, and cancer treatment, discussing the hopelessness she felt at times and her gradual path to rebuilding her health. They explore key factors influencing eczema healing, such as nutrient deficiencies, lymphatic health, and the importance of personalized support. ​ Listen to this honest and encouraging conversation, and be reminded that progress is possible even after years of struggle. ​ In this episode, we discuss: ✨ Jen's eczema journey from childhood to adulthood ✨ Living with TSW ✨ The impact of chemotherapy on skin and immunity ✨ The link between thyroid health and eczema ✨ Emotional aspects of chronic skin conditions ✨ The necessity of time and consistency in healing ​ If you're tired of searching for answers, this episode offers a compassionate reminder that you are not alone.  ​ Ready to reclaim your skin health? Book a free breakthrough call: ​  https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results   ​ Get your free guide on the 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: ​  https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide   ​ For more resources and community support, visit www.eczemaconquerors.com. 

Have you ever wondered why eczema shows up in certain areas of the body? ​ In today's episode, one of the naturopaths from our Eczema Conquerors Team joins us to explore what the location of your eczema may reveal about what's happening beneath the surface. ​ If you've ever felt confused about why your eczema keeps flaring in the same spots, this episode will help you better understand what your skin may be trying to tell you. ​ We'll discuss how eczema patterns on the face, hands, legs, arms, neck, and other areas may give clues about possible root causes, including: ​ - Stasis eczema - Salicylate sensitivity - Fungal or bacterial overgrowth - Lymphatic stagnation - Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) - Liver heat - Contact eczema ​ Ready to conquer eczema? Book your free breakthrough call now and start your journey: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results   ​ Get my free guide on 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide   ​ For more resources and support, www.eczemaconquerors.com  

Have you ever felt like you've tried everything for your eczema, yet nothing seems to last? ​ Vivian lived with eczema for most of her life and understands the frustration of endless flares, itching, redness, and emotional exhaustion. Her healing journey taught her that eczema is often about more than the skin. ​ By exploring gut health, stress, environmental triggers, and lymphatic support, she began uncovering deeper root causes that were affecting her skin health. Her story is a reminder that eczema healing isn't always a straight path, but setbacks don't mean you're failing. ​ If you're feeling discouraged, know that you're not alone. There is hope, and personalized eczema support can make all the difference. ​ If you're ready to take control of your eczema, book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results   ​ Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema here: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide   ​ For more tips, resources, and support, visit: www.eczemaconquerors.com  

Living with open eczema wounds and persistent skin irritation can be incredibly exhausting. Daily tasks like sleeping or showering transform into overwhelming challenges. ​ In this episode of the Eczema Podcast, Abby talks with Audrey Ajayakai, CEO of Mind the Skin, and Bola, about a helpful tool for managing flare-ups: hydrocolloid bandages. With 20 years of experience dealing with eczema, Audrey shares her journey to find kinder ways to protect and support damaged skin.  ​ Together, they explore how hydrocolloid patches can create an optimal healing environment by shielding open areas and keeping skin moist without extra irritation. ​ What you'll learn: • How hydrocolloid bandages work and why they're important. •The benefits of protecting broken skin during flare-ups. • Tips for maintaining moisture balance and reducing irritation. • When to use hydrocolloid patches and when to be cautious. • Audrey's personal journey with eczema, including treatments and challenges. ​ Eczema goes beyond the skin, affecting confidence, stress, and daily life. This episode offers practical support for anyone managing slow-healing skin. ​ Ready to take the next step in your healing journey? Book your free breakthrough call here: ​  https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results ​   ​ Download the free guide, "15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema," here: ​  https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide   ​ Find more resources at http://www.eczemaconquerors.com.

Eczema can feel like an endless struggle, leaving you frustrated as you search for the "perfect" product. The discomfort goes beyond irritation, affecting your confidence, sleep, and daily life. ​ In the latest episode of the Eczema Podcast, Abby chats with Ben Fuchs about why many skincare products fall short and how to nurture skin health from within. They discuss the difference between temporarily soothing the skin and achieving long-term wellness by addressing underlying issues. ​ Tune in to learn about: - The essential nutrients for skin repair, like vitamins A and C, fatty acids, and minerals. - How some skincare ingredients can create dependency rather than support. - The truth about topical nutrition vs. conventional moisturizers. - The role of probiotics in skincare. - The importance of understanding your immune system and inflammation. ​ If you're overwhelmed by products or tired of quick fixes, this episode offers a fresh perspective on healing. You're not alone in this journey; join us to uncover what your skin really needs for lasting relief. ​ ​ Ready to reclaim your skin health? Book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results  ​  ​ Don't forget to grab your free guide on the 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema here: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide  ​ For more tips, resources, and to connect with a supportive community, visit www.eczemaconquerors.com.

Step into the world of resilience and triumph as singer, Michelle Langone, shares her incredible journey from being born with eczema to facing thyroid issues, severe food allergies, and life-threatening health struggles. Michelle saw countless doctors and alternative practitioners and was at the breaking point of giving up. Found out how she ultimately found healing and discovered how her unwavering strength to heal helped her flourish into a singer, which ultimately guided her during her darkest times. ​ Get my free ebook on 6 Ways To Clear Eczema: https://bit.ly/FreeClearEczemaEbook  ​ Book a free eczema breakthrough call to help you conquer eczema: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/client-results  ​ Visit www.eczemaconquerors.com for more support.

Eczema isn't just a skin issue. But what if some of your flares were connected to emotions your body never fully got to express, especially anger? ​ In this episode of The Eczema Podcast, we explore the hidden connection between repressed anger, chronic stress, and eczema flare-ups. When anger is pushed down, ignored, or never fully expressed, the body may still carry that stress internally. ​ Over time, this can keep the nervous system on high alert, activate the HPA axis, increase inflammatory pathways like IL-4, and weaken the skin barrier. The result? More dryness, inflammation, itching, and flares that seem to come out of nowhere. ​ We also share common patterns we've seen in clients where emotional stress may be playing a deeper role, including: ​ - Eczema on the upper body, especially the face, neck, chest, and eyes - Persistent dryness with no obvious external trigger - Eye eczema and inflammation - High histamine tendencies - Perfectionism, people-pleasing, over-functioning, and burnout - Feeling like you have to "hold it all together" even when you're struggling inside ​ True eczema healing isn't just about calming the skin from the outside. Sometimes, it also means looking at what the body has been holding in for years: unprocessed stress, suppressed emotions, nervous system dysregulation, and anger we may have never felt safe enough to express. ​ This episode is a deeper look at how emotional suppression can affect the body, and why healing the skin may also require healing the stress patterns underneath. ​ ​ Ready to take control of your eczema?  ​ Book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results   ​ Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide   ​ For more resources and support, visit: www.eczemaconquerors.com  

Are your bedsheets or clothing quietly irritating your skin… without you realizing it? ​ In this episode of the Eczema Podcast, I sit down with Michel May, founder of AIZOME Bedding, to uncover something most people overlook: ​ 👉 Even "organic" fabrics can still contain synthetic, petrochemical dyes that may disrupt your skin barrier and trigger eczema. ​ Michel shares the personal story behind his mission, after watching his mother experience severe skin reactions during chemotherapy. That moment led him to rethink what we sleep on every night. ​ We also explore the ancient Japanese indigo dye once used by Samurai for wound healing and infection prevention… now being backed by modern science. ​ In this episode, you'll discover: ​ 1️⃣ How textile dyes may be worsening your eczema 2️⃣ Why plant-dyed fabrics could better support your skin 3️⃣ What to look for in truly skin-safe bedding beyond "organic" ​ 🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/aizomebedding   ​ Use code ABBY for 10% off ​ Ready to take control of your eczema?  Book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results   ​ Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide   ​ For more resources and support, visit: www.eczemaconquerors.com