From Baby Oil to Biopsies: Our Wake-Up Call on Skin Health

Today we’re diving deep into skin health and cancer — not as experts, but through sharing experiences we’d like to help you avoid.In this episode we talk:How baby oil and iodine once were Jan’s “sunscreen” (yes, really) and how that misguided vibe still haunts her skin todayJan’s personal skin‑cancer story: from a spot that wouldn’t heal on her forehead to multiple cuts, stitches and scalp scaresWhat MOHS surgery is and how it changed how Jan sees—and wears—her skinThe emotional landscape of having cancer (even non‑melanoma) and living with the “what‑if it comes back” anxietyPractical, no‑fluff tips on what to look for, how often to get checked, and how to build skin‑care awareness as you ageIf you’ve ever thought: “Wait, nobody told me this would happen,” then this is for you. We wish someone had said it earlier to us.🎧 Tune in, share with a friend, and let us know your story if skin health or cancer has touched you. We’re in this together.Note: We are not doctors. If you have any concerns about your skin or health, please seek professional advice.Find resources mentioned in this episode here.Learn more about this podcast here.Submit your 90-second lesson/experience here.Apply to be a guest here.Stay updated on new episodes here.*Information shared on this podcast is not medical advice. If you have a concern about your physical or mental health, please seek support from a proessional.