Keep It Clear

Katie and Cris talk about acne burnout, the part of the acne journey no one really prepares you for. The phase where you’ve done enough diets, supplements, and skincare changes that your body isn’t the only thing tired, your motivation is too.
This episode breaks down why chronic acne feels so heavy emotionally, why constant change creates more confusion than clarity, and how to move forward without falling into the overcorrect-or-avoid cycle.
In this episode, we cover:
Why wanting clear skin and feeling exhausted can coexist.
How acne burnout quietly impacts confidence, dating, work, and daily decisions.
Why skin often reacts last and what that means for your expectations.
The signals your body gives before acne shifts, and why they’re easy to miss.
How fewer, steadier inputs reduce spirals and make progress feel safer.
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January has this magical ability to make us think we’re going to reinvent our whole life by Monday. New workouts, new meals, new skin routine, new everything.
In this episode, Katie sits down with client and personal trainer Elizabeth Fitzpatrick for a crossover convo on why the fitness journey and the acne journey are basically the same. You start strong, hit a plateau or flare, then panic-reset and end up back at square one.
They talk mindset, timelines, nervous system support, and why coaching is often the missing piece when you’re doing “all the right things” but can’t stay consistent.

In this episode, we cover:
Why plateaus and flares trigger the “I need a new plan” spiral.
Elizabeth’s story - symptoms since childhood, birth control fallout, and feeling like an imposter in a fitness career.
The surprising progress that shows up first - anxiety calming down, feeling more grounded, and nervous system shifts.
Why you can’t coach yourself, even if you’re educated and motivated.
How coaching gives reassurance, better expectations, and a plan you don’t keep restarting.

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Ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ve tried everything. Skincare. Diets. Supplements. Tests. And nothing is changing.”
You’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it.
In this episode, Katie and Cris break down why adult acne can feel so defeating when you’ve already done all the “right” things. From dermatology routes to functional testing to internet nutrition advice, they talk about why progress often stalls, even when effort is high, and what usually gets missed along the way.
This conversation pulls apart the belief that you’re out of options and reframes what “nothing is working” actually means.
In this episode, we cover:

Why trying everything doesn’t mean you’ve tried what your body actually needs.
How “healthy eating” can quietly turn into yo-yo dieting for acne.
The patterns food journals reveal that Instagram advice doesn’t catch.
Why piling on supplements can slow progress instead of speeding it up.
What AI and generic protocols can’t replace when it comes to acne clarity.

If you’ve been stuck in trial-and-error mode and wondering what you’re missing, this episode brings a lot of light to the confusion.
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Living with IBS, Crohn’s, or colitis can feel incredibly isolating, especially when you’re doing “all the right things” and still not getting answers. In this episode of Keep It Clear, Katie and Cris sit down with Dane Johnson, holistic nutritionist and founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, to talk about what actually keeps gut symptoms stuck for so many people. Dane shares his own near-death experience with Crohn’s and colitis, how years of medications and conflicting diagnoses pushed him to look deeper, and why healing often requires strategy, patience, and the right support, not more restriction. If you’ve been dismissed, overwhelmed, or told this is “just how it is,” this conversation will feel deeply validating.
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In this episode, we get into:
The real differences between IBS and IBD, and why so many people are mislabelled or under-investigated
Dane’s personal story with severe Crohn’s and colitis, including multiple diagnoses and nearly losing his life in his twenties
How hidden triggers like viral reactivation, mold exposure, and infections can keep inflammation turned on
Why constantly changing diets and supplements creates confusion instead of clarity, and how sequencing changes everything
Why progress is often quiet before it’s visible, and how building a personalized plan helps you respond to setbacks without panic
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Connect with Dane
Instagram | @danejohnson1 +  @crohnscolitis_lifestyle 
Website | https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com/
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Adult acne can feel extra defeating when you’ve been dealing with it for years and nothing seems to work. In this Client Spotlight episode, Haley shares her long history with PCOS, cystic acne, and birth control, and how committing to one full year of healing completely changed her relationship with her body. After years of prescriptions, restrictive diets, and feeling dismissed, she finally stopped chasing quick fixes and started addressing what was actually driving her symptoms. If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure what else to try, this conversation will feel incredibly validating.

In this episode, we get into:
Why adult acne after birth control often shows up years later, not overnight.
What changed when Haley gave herself a full year to focus on healing instead of rushing results.
How using a Hair Trace Mineral Analysis (HTMA) uncovered root imbalances that bloodwork never flagged.
The emotional side of acne recovery, food fear, flares, anxiety, and learning to trust her body again.
The unexpected wins that came before clear skin, from digestion and energy to hair regrowth.

Let's Connect
Apply to work with us in The Clear Skin Solution, here.
Download The Gut Loving Cheat Sheet, here.
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