Keep It Clear

If you've ever watched a wellness influencer's 3-hour morning routine and felt like you'll never measure up, this episode is your permission slip to let that go.

In this episode, Katie and Cris throw out their planned topic and get spicy and unfiltered about their biggest pet peeves in the health and wellness space. They get into why "perfect routine" influencer content quietly makes people feel inadequate, why Cris thinks affirmations actually support a lie for most people (especially anyone with acne), and why visualization works where repeating "I am beautiful" falls flat. They go from the toxic pressure for practitioners to look and live perfectly, to the body shaming and cruel comments Katie has faced about her weight and fertility, to the algorithm that quietly rewards online cruelty. If you've ever felt like you're not doing health "right," this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

In This Episode We Cover

Why the 3-hour, 46-step influencer routine is quietly making people feel like they can't be healthy at all.
How inadequacy is the hidden root underneath almost every wellness pet peeve they name.
Why Cris says affirmations "support a lie" for most people, and what she has them do instead.
The difference between repeating "I am beautiful" and actually visualizing the feeling you're after.
Why "you're thin, so you're legit" is one of the most damaging standards in wellness.
How the algorithm rewards nasty comments, and the one question to ask before you leave one.

Resources & Links Mentioned
The Secret (book Katie read at age 12, mentioned in the affirmations conversation)
Julie Daniluk (Canadian nutritionist Katie worked for starting in 2015)
Kathleen Cameron (mentioned for dropping affirmations in the manifestation space)
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If you've been quietly wondering whether a GLP-1 like Ozempic is the answer, and what it might do to your skin, this is the honest, no-judgment breakdown nobody's giving you.

In this episode, Katie and Cris take a fully neutral, education-first look at GLP-1s and your skin. They break down what GLP-1 actually is (a hormone your body already makes), what the medication does differently, and what really happens in those first months and when you stop. From slowed digestion and rapid fat loss to the gut, the liver, and your minerals, they connect every dot to the skin. Then they walk through how to support your body whether you choose to take one or not, including the natural compounds that work on the same pathways. If you've felt the pull of a quick fix, or you're just curious, this one will help you make an informed choice for your own body.

In This Episode We Cover

What GLP-1 actually is and why your gut already makes it after every meal.
Why the medication's signal lasts days instead of the natural one to two minutes.
What happens to your appetite, weight, and blood sugar when you stop, and why ghrelin can rebound.
How slowed digestion and rapid fat loss can show up as new breakouts and changed skin.
Why bile flow and your microbiome are make-or-break for skin, on or off a GLP-1.
The natural compounds (berberine, Ceylon cinnamon, sodium butyrate) that work on similar pathways.

Resources & Links Mentioned

The HTMA Testing Package
The GI Map Testing Package
Berberine (mentioned as a natural support for blood sugar regulation and the gut microbiome, short-term use)
Ceylon cinnamon (mentioned for post-meal insulin sensitivity)
Sodium butyrate (mentioned for gut lining support and GLP-1 release)
ConcenTrace Trace Minerals (mentioned for mineral repletion and hydration)

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Over 50% of people have H. pylori and have no idea — and it could be the root cause behind your acne, fatigue, and hormone chaos.
Katie and Cris are finally dedicating a full episode to one of the most common findings on their clients' GI maps: H. pylori. In this episode, they break down what H. pylori actually is, how you pick it up, why it's so hard to get rid of, and the very real damage it does to your stomach acid, nutrient absorption, hormones, and skin. They also get into why antibiotics alone often don't work, what a proper eradication protocol actually looks like, and why rebuilding after is just as important as clearing it in the first place.

In This Episode We Cover
What H. pylori is, how it survives in the stomach, and why so many people have it without knowing.
The sneaky symptoms that could be pointing to an active H. pylori infection.
Why low stomach acid, iron deficiency, and acne are all connected to H. pylori.
How to test for H. pylori and why functional stool testing gives you a clearer picture.
Why antibiotics alone often fail and what a natural eradication approach looks like.
The critical rebuilding phase most people skip that keeps them stuck in the cycle.

Resources & Links Mentioned
The GI Map Testing Package
Gut Zoomer Testing Package

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If you've tried everything for your skin and you're wondering whether a holistic, root-cause approach is worth your money, this episode is the honest gut-check no one gives you.

In this episode, Katie and Cris get real about something most practitioners won't say out loud: the holistic, inside-out approach to clearing acne isn't for everyone. After more than a decade and thousands of clients, they break down exactly who this kind of work fits and who it doesn't, from the mindset traits that predict results to the patterns that quietly sabotage them. They cover why this isn't a quick supplement swap, why "busy" isn't the disqualifier you think it is, and what a realistic clearing timeline actually looks like. If you want to make sure you're spending your money on something that'll actually help, this one's for you.

In This Episode We Cover

Why the holistic acne approach works beautifully for some people and falls flat for others.
The three traits Katie and Cris see in every client who gets great results.
Why "I've tried everything and nothing works" is the mindset most likely to keep you stuck.
How self-sabotage and staying comfortable in your discomfort quietly block your skin progress.
Why this work leans more on lifestyle than on food or supplements (and why that surprises people).
The realistic clearing timeline, from the 6-week anomalies to the clients who needed two years.

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If you've tried everything and your skin still won't clear, mold exposure might be the piece nobody's looked at yet. Katie and Cris are diving into one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic acne: mycotoxin burden. In this episode, they break down what mycotoxins actually are, how mold exposure silently disrupts your gut, liver, and hormones, and why your skin keeps flaring even when you're doing all the right things. They also cover where mold hides (including in your food and supplements), who's most susceptible, and why this is absolutely not a DIY protocol situation.

In This Episode We Cover

What mycotoxins are and how they create a total body burden long after exposure is gone.
How mold disrupts the gut lining, microbiome, and drives that chronic skin inflammation.
The gut, liver, and hormone triangle and why mold throws all three off at once.
Common signs of mycotoxin burden you might not be connecting to your skin.
Why mold triggers histamine reactions, mast cell activation, and inflammatory breakouts.
What testing options are available and why working with a practitioner is non-negotiable.

Resources & Links Mentioned

The GI Map Testing Package
The HTMA Testing Package

Work With Us + Connect

Ready to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.
Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellness
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