S04E12. Post-Pill Acne: What Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You

Your skin was "fine" on the pill, so why is it freaking out now that you've come off it?In this episode, Katie and Cris get real about what's actually happening in your body when you go on or come off the birth control pill, and why your doctor's answer of "just go back on it" is keeping you stuck. From gut health to hormonal rebounds to the supplement mistakes that make things worse, this one's packed with the honest conversation you wish you'd had before you ever took that first pill.In This Episode We CoverHow the birth control pill impacts your gut microbiome, liver, and hormones.Why post-pill acne isn't just a hormone issue, it's a root cause issue.The most common mistakes people make when coming off the pill (hint: it involves DIM and period gummies).Why jumping straight to a DUTCH test might be doing you more harm than good.What "calming the terrain" actually means and why it's your first step.Why your sex hormones are downstream and what to work on first.Things We Mentioned🎉 New Course | How to Come Off the Pill Without Wrecking Your SkinHTMA TestingDUTCH TestingWork With Us + ConnectReady to get to the root of what's going on with your skin? Check out our courses, functional testing, and programs here.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏 🟣 Grab The Acne Detox here.