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Keep It Clear
by Katie Stewart, RHN & Cris Brown, RHN
Struggling with acne, hormones, or gut issues that no one seems to explain in plain English? Keep It Clear is the podcast that cuts through the noise. ✨ Hosted by Registered Holistic Nutritionists and acne experts Katie Stewart and Cris Brown, who've helped 3,000+ clients across 15+ countries clear their skin from the inside out. Every episode breaks down what your skin and body actually need, across the 5 things that drive breakouts: gut health, detoxification, hormonal balance, nervous system regulation, and nourishing skincare. You'll get practical tips, real client stories, and clinical answers to the questions you've been Googling at 1am. 💜 Because clear isn't just about your skin. It's about feeling confident, balanced, and aligned in every part of your health. In a world that makes women's health way too complicated, this show keeps it simple: clear skin, clear body, clear mind, clear life. Tune in and let's Keep It Clear. <
Episodes
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S04E38. Why Your High Blood Pressure Is a Symptom, Not a Diagnosis with Mark Young
If you've been handed a blood pressure prescription and no explanation, this conversation will change what you ask at your next appointment. In this episode, Katie sits down with Mark Young, PhD, CEO of Zona and host of the Age Defiantly podcast, to talk about why heart health stops being a men's...
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S04E36. Functional Labs for Acne: Why Your "Normal" Blood Work Isn't Telling You the Whole Story
If your blood work keeps coming back "normal" but your skin, sleep, and hormones say otherwise, this episode explains exactly what's getting missed. In this episode, Katie and Cris pull back the curtain on the functional labs they've been using in their acne practice since 2020, long before…
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S04E35. Nervous System First: Why Protocols Fail with Dylan Gemelli
You've got the probiotic, the binder, and the gut protocol, and your skin still isn't budging. This episode explains the step almost everyone skips. We sat down with Dylan Gemelli, host of The Dylan Gemelli Podcast, to talk about why nervous system regulation has to come before any protocol you...
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S04E34. What Hundreds of Gut Tests Told Us About Your Acne
You don't need a $500 stool test to know something's off in your gut. Your symptoms have been telling you for years. In this episode, Katie and Cris break down the patterns they've seen over and over across hundreds of stool tests run on acne clients. They walk through the three umbrellas...
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S04E33. The Truth About "Acne Safe" Skincare Labels (And What They're Hiding) with Marlee Eyre
If you've been buying products labeled "acne safe" and still breaking out, the label might be the problem, not your skin. Katie and Cris sit down with Marlee Eyre, a former Clear Skin Solution client and the founder of Klenzera, an app that scans your skincare and makeup for pore-clogging...
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S04E32. Why We Almost Said No to AI in Wellness (And What Changed Our Minds)
If you keep hearing that you "should be using AI" but have no idea what that actually looks like for your health or your business, this conversation pulls back the curtain. In this episode, Katie and Cris get real about how they're actually using AI behind the scenes at KSW, the good, the messy,...
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S04E31. What "Third Party Tested" Actually Means on Your Supplements
That "third party tested" label on your supplements, peptides, and protein powder probably means a lot less than you think it does. In this episode, Katie and Cris get spicy on one of the most misunderstood phrases in the wellness world: "third party tested." Cris breaks down the four levels of...
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S04E30. The Real Reason Your Acne Isn't Clearing (Even Though You're Doing Everything)
If you feel like you're doing all the things for your skin and still stuck, this episode is the reset you need. In this episode, Katie and Cris get real about why "doing all the things" usually isn't the answer for clearing your skin. They break down the free, boring, daily foundations most…
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S04E28. Client Journey: Monique on Acne, Gut Healing, and Why Slow Progress Still Counts
If you've been doing everything right and your skin still isn't where you want it, Monique's story is the reminder you need that slow progress is still progress. In this episode, Katie and Cris sit down with Monique, one of Cris's clients in The Clear Skin Solution, to walk through a year-long...
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SO4E27. Our Biggest Pet Peeves in the Health and Wellness Industry (And Why They Matter for You)
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...
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S04E26. GLP-1s and Your Skin: What Ozempic Is Really Doing (And What Happens When You Stop)
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...
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S04E25. H. pylori: The Stomach Bug Secretly Destroying Your Skin and Hormones
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....
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S04E24. Why Holistic Acne Healing Doesn't Work for Everyone (And How to Know If It's You)
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…
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S04E23. Chronic Acne & Mold Toxicity: The Missing Piece You Haven't Considered
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...
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S04E22. The Real Reason You're Not Sleeping (And What to Do About It)
Sleep isn't just rest, and if you're struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, your body is trying to tell you something. Katie and Cris are getting into one of the most common issues they see with clients: sleep. In this episode, they break down what your body is actually doing while you sleep,...
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S04E21. Hormonal Acne & Your Cycle: Why Your Skin Changes Every Week
If your skin looks like three different people in a month, you're not imagining it, and your cycle is the reason why. In this episode, Katie and Cris break down the four phases of your menstrual cycle and what each one is actually telling you about your skin. They cover the quick hormone 101...
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S04E20. The Real Reason You're Iron Deficient: What Your Doctor Missed
Getting told your iron is low and handed a supplement isn't the whole story — and for a lot of people, it's actually making things worse. Katie and Cris are diving deep into one of the most misunderstood minerals out there: iron. In this episode, they break down everything iron actually does in…
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S04E19. The Simple Habits Clearing Acne That Nobody Talks About
Katie and Cris are breaking down the lifestyle fundamentals that quietly make or break your skin (and why most people skip right past them in search of the next big thing). From how well you're chewing your food to when you're eating it, these are the foundational habits that support blood sugar,...
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S04E18. The Truth About Trendy Skincare: What to Look for in Clean Products
Katie and Cris sit down with Lindsay Nahmiache, CEO of Veriphy Skincare, a Canadian-founded, science-backed brand born out of research at the University of Guelph. In this episode, they get into why ingredient quality matters more than marketing hype, how to spot a white-labelled skincare…
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S04E17. Acne Detox for Spring: Support Your Body the Right Way
Katie and Cris are back with a timely episode all about what an acne detox actually means (hint: it's not a juice cleanse). They break down the key detoxification organs, why the liver and skin are so deeply connected, and why aggressive detox protocols can do more harm than good. From daily...
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S04E16. What Your Skin Rash Is Actually Trying to Tell You
Your skin doesn't just randomly freak out; it's sending you a message, and it's time to start listening. In this episode, Katie and Cris break down what's really going on when rashes, hives, and mystery skin flares show up out of nowhere. From histamine reactions to gut dysfunction to chronic...
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S04E15. What Really Matters When Choosing Supplements with Kat Schneider
What Really Matters When Choosing Supplements with Kat Schneider Not all supplements are created equal, and the pretty bottle on Instagram is not a good enough reason to buy it. Kat Schneider is the founder and CEO of Ritual, the number one clinically studied prenatal supplement brand in the US....
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S04E14. Why Your Gut Could Be the Real Cause of Your Acne (Even If You Have Zero Gut Symptoms)
You don't need to be bloated, constipated, or running to the bathroom for your gut to be driving your acne. Shocking? Maybe. Important? Absolutely. In this episode, Katie and Cris break down the digestive red flags most people are completely overlooking, why your gut is almost always part of the...
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S04E13. Client Journey: From Supplement Overload to Trusting the Process with Tay
Sometimes the thing standing between you and clear skin isn't doing more, it's doing less. In this episode, Katie and Cris sit down with client Tay, a functional diagnostic nutrition student who came in with a mountain of labs, a hefty supplement stack, and skin that was still struggling. Tay...
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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...
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S04E11. Why Your Hair Is Falling Out (And What Your Body Is Actually Trying to Tell You)
If you're finding chunks of hair in the shower and quietly panicking, this episode is for you. In this episode, Katie and Cris break down why hair loss and thinning is never random, and what your body is actually trying to communicate through it. From mineral deficiencies and stress loads to…
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S04E10. Client Journey: Savannah’s Story of Chronic Acne, PMDD, and Finally Feeling Like Herself Again
Savannah's been dealing with acne since middle school. She's tried Proactiv, prescription topicals, birth control, esthetician peels, and literally everything the internet told her to try. So when she says this journey changed her life... she means it. In this episode, Savannah joins Katie and…
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S04E9. Mold Toxicity, Histamine Intolerance & Weight Loss Resistance with Elizabeth Aylor
If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" but still can't lose weight, clear your skin, or feel like yourself again - this episode is for you. Katie and Cris sit down with Elizabeth Aylor, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and functional diagnostic nutrition...
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S04E8. Why Health & Wellness Feels So Expensive (And What You Actually Need for Clear Skin)
If you’ve been feeling like you need a second mortgage just to fix your skin, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re getting honest about why wellness feels so expensive and what you actually need to focus on first. Because clear skin shouldn’t feel unattainable. What Katie & Cris break down in...
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S04E7. Skin Nutrition 101: What “Eating Healthy” Misses (Absorption, Digestion + Acne)
You can eat all the "clean" food in the world and still break out. If you've been doing everything right with your diet but your skin isn't improving, this episode is for you. Katie and Cris are breaking down what actually matters when it comes to skin nutrition, and spoiler: it's not just about...
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S04E06. Client Journey: Hailey on Hormonal Acne, Gut Health, and Why Intermittent Fasting Backfired
If you're dealing with acne as an adult, you probably feel really alone in it. You scroll social media and see all these perfectly filtered faces and think something's wrong with you. But here's the thing: you're not the only one going through this. Hailey tried everything before finding what...
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S04E05. Acne Burnout: Why You’re Exhausted From Trying to Clear Your Skin (And What Helps)
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...
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S04E04. Client Journey: Adult Acne, Fitness Plateaus, and Learning to Trust the Process With Elizabeth
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…
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S04E03. Why Your Acne Isn't Clearing Up (Even Though You've Tried Everything)
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...
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S04E02. IBS vs IBD Explained: Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis & What Doctors Often Miss with Dane Johnson
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…
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S04E01. Client Spotlight: From PCOS and Cystic Acne to Clear Skin with Haley
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...
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S03E53. The Year Everything Fell Apart (And How We’re Starting Fresh in 2026)
Get ready for a brutally honest deep dive into the year that tried to take Cris and Katie out, and how they clawed their way back with transparency, support, and a whole lot of dark humour. This episode isn’t a polished recap; it’s the real behind-the-scenes of pregnancy loss, burnout, online...
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S03E52. Stem Cells + Anti-Aging: Inside Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Joy Kong
What if aging wasn’t something you just had to accept? Dr. Joy Kong joins to unpack the fascinating world of regenerative medicine and how stem cells are changing the way we heal, recover, and age. From reversing chronic pain to boosting energy and collagen production, she explains how the body…
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S03E51. Your Zodiac, Your Skin: What Astrology Says About Your Healing Style
Ever wonder why your BFF swears by green juice while you need carbs and cozy naps to feel human? Turns out, your zodiac sign might have something to do with it. In this episode, we’re mixing a little woo with a lot of wellness to explore how astrology can reveal your unique healing style —...
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S03E50 Your Period Isn’t Supposed to Suck: Hormone Truths with Dr. Erin Ellis
If your period has you canceling plans, living off chocolate, and wondering if this is just how it’s supposed to be — spoiler alert, it’s not. Dr. Erin Ellis joins to spill the hormone tea on what a normal cycle should look like and why feeling miserable every month isn’t something you have to…
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S03E49 The Real Cost of Acne: Time, Money, Energy (And How to Take Them Back)
Acne costs more than just clear skin. It drains your time, your energy, and your confidence, and the emotional toll can be heavier than any breakout. In this episode, we’re getting real about the hidden cost of acne and how to take your power back. From endless product testing and late-night...
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S03E48 Hormones, Sleep + Strength: Dr. Mariza Snyder’s Guide to Perimenopause
Perimenopause doesn’t have to feel like chaos. Hormone expert Dr. Mariza Snyder joins to share how to balance your body, boost your energy, and feel like yourself again during the rollercoaster of perimenopause. From mood swings and hot flashes to metabolism and sleep, she explains what’s really...
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S03E47. Cystic Acne to Confidence: How Peggy Cleared Her Skin in 6 Months
From hiding behind concealer to walking out the door makeup-free, Peggy’s skin story is one you’ll want to hear. After years of struggling with painful cystic acne, endless products, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it, Peggy joined The Clear Skin Solution. She completely…
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S03E46 The Oral Microbiome: Healthy Mouth, Happy Gut, Glowing Skin with Dr. Toni Engram
Your mouth might just be the missing piece in your clear skin journey. The oral microbiome (the tiny ecosystem living in your mouth) sets the tone for your gut health, hormones, and acne. Biological dentist Dr. Toni Engram joins to share how fluoride, mouthwash, and even your toothpaste could be...
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S03E45. Acne Detox 101: Bowels, Bile, Lymph & Easy Wins
Get ready for a deep dive into the real acne detox, the one that starts in your gut, not your bathroom cabinet. In this episode, we’re breaking down how your bowels, bile, and lymph play a massive role in clearing your skin (and why your “detox” might not be working yet). You’ll learn how to...
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S03E44. Motherhood Unfiltered: Navigating Mom Guilt, Boundaries, and Self-Care in the Chaos
Being a mom can feel like a never-ending juggling act, and the pressure to be perfect is something we can all relate to. In this episode of Keep It Clear, Katie and Cris open up about the daily struggles of motherhood, from balancing work, family, and personal well-being, to dealing with the...
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S03E43. Clear Skin From Within: How Holistic Solutions Conquer Chronic Acne and Restore Confidence
What if your clearest skin ever wasn’t hiding in a new concealer but in finally addressing what is going on inside? If you have been chasing every cream, pill, or potion with no real results, this episode is your sign that lasting change happens when you look deeper. On this week’s episode of…
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S03E42. Balancing Health and Wellness: How to Make Informed, Sustainable Choices Without Perfectionism
If the internet had its way, none of us would even be allowed to drink water without someone calling us out. In this episode, Katie and Cris have an honest (and hilarious) chat about the reality of “balanced health” and why perfection doesn’t belong in wellness. They open up about their own...
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S03E41. Thriving Through Perimenopause: Tips for Health and Empowerment with Bria Gadd
Perimenopause can feel overwhelming, but it is also a powerful transition that can be approached with clarity and confidence. In this episode of Keep It Clear, Katie and Cris sit down with Bria Gadd to explore how women can move through perimenopause feeling strong, supported, and energized. Bria...
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S03E40. Simplify Your Wellness Routine: Why Less is More for True Health and Sustainability
Kicking off our rebrand to Keep It Clear. This episode is your gentle reset to simplify your wellness routine, cut the noise, and focus on what actually moves the needle for clear skin and a calmer mind. Katie and Cris spill the backstory on the name change, talk wellness fatigue, and unpack the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Struggling with acne, hormones, or gut issues that no one seems to explain in plain English? Keep It Clear is the podcast that cuts through the noise. ✨
Hosted by Registered Holistic Nutritionists and acne experts Katie Stewart and Cris Brown, who've helped 3,000+ clients across 15+ countries clear their skin from the inside out.
Every episode breaks down what your skin and body actually need, across the 5 things that drive breakouts: gut health, detoxification, hormonal balance, nervous system regulation, and nourishing skincare. You'll get practical tips, real client stories, and clinical answers to the questions you've been Googling at 1am. 💜
Because clear isn't just about your skin. It's about feeling confident, balanced, and aligned in every part of your health.
In a world that makes women's health way too complicated, this show keeps it simple: clear skin, clear body, clear mind, clear life. Tune in and let's Keep It Clear.
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Struggling with acne, hormones, or gut issues that no one seems to explain in plain English? Keep It Clear is the podcast that cuts through the noise. ✨ Hosted by Registered Holistic Nutritionists and acne experts Katie Stewart and Cris Brown, who've helped 3,000+ clients across 15+ countries clear...
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