Healing Eczema From the Inside Out (Holistic Pediatrician Explains) with Dr. Ana-Marie Temple | Ep. 104

What if childhood eczema isn’t a skin problem at all, but the body’s first warning sign that something deeper is off?   In this episode, Corey and Christine sit down with holistic pediatrician Dr. Ana-Marie Temple (https://www.dranamaria.com/) to unpack what’s really driving the dramatic rise in childhood eczema. From early antibiotic exposure and gut disruption to food sensitivities, stress, and the cycle of topical steroids, this conversation reframes eczema as a whole-body issue rather than something to simply “manage” on the surface.   Join our newly-launched Patreon community for ad-free episodes and early access, plus deeper conversations with our guests. 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/ModernAncestralMamas   Dr. Temple shares her journey as a traditionally trained pediatrician who changed the way she practiced medicine after watching her own children struggle with chronic illness. Together, Corey, Christine, and Dr. Temple explore why so many parents feel dismissed, why “they’ll grow out of it” can be a dangerous narrative, and what it actually looks like to support healing from the inside out without chasing every new remedy or playing “eczema whack-a-mole.”   📚 Topics Covered in This Episode: ✔️ Why eczema is often the first sign of deeper inflammation ✔️ The connection between antibiotics, reflux meds, and eczema in babies ✔️ How gut health, food sensitivities, and sugar impact skin ✔️ Why topical steroids work fast but often don’t resolve the root issue ✔️ The long-term risks of untreated inflammation ✔️ How stress in pregnancy and early childhood affects eczema ✔️ Why many kids don’t truly “outgrow” eczema ✔️ What to do first when eczema shows up ✔️ A realistic, step-by-step approach to healing without overwhelm ✔️ How to bring spouses and skeptical partners on board without power struggles   🧠 More About This Episode: Dr. Ana-Marie Temple is a holistic pediatrician who specializes in identifying the root causes of chronic childhood conditions, especially eczema. In this conversation, she explains why modern approaches often focus on symptom suppression instead of healing, and how parents can create meaningful change through food, lifestyle, and targeted support rather than endless creams and medications.   Whether you’re dealing with infant eczema, recurring flare-ups in older kids, or you’ve been told to “wait it out,” this episode offers clarity, validation, and a hopeful path forward for families who want more than temporary fixes.   ✨ Support the Show! 👍 Like & Subscribe for more ancestral motherhood conversations ⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 💬 Comment below: What have you tried so far for eczema in your home?   #EczemaHealing #HolisticPediatrics #GutHealthKids #AncestralMotherhood #ModernAncestralMamas #ChildhoodEczema #RootCauseHealing #CrunchyMomLife #WholeChildHealth   📲 Stay Connected: Patreon Community | https://www.patreon.com/c/ModernAncestralMamas @fornutrientssake | https://www.instagram.com/fornutrientssake/ @nourishthelittles | https://www.instagram.com/nourishthelittles/ @modernancestralmamas | https://www.instagram.com/modernancestralmamas/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ModernAncestralMamas