The Eczema Warrior Podcast

If you've ever wondered which supplements are actually worth packing when you travel, this episode is for you!As a Registered Dietitian who travels all the time, I'm sharing some of the supplements I always bring on every trip.Don't forget to subscribe and hit follow if you like this episode :) Check out my supplement dispensary: Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

After working with eczema clients over the past six years, I've noticed the same patterns showing up again and again.While everyone's eczema has its own unique triggers and root causes, there are common habits, beliefs, and behaviours that often keep people feeling stuck.In this episode, I share the 9 biggest patterns I see in people with eczema, including patterns we see with diet, supplements, skincare, root causes and more.If you've been wondering why your eczema isn't improving despite doing "everything right," this episode is for you.Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Have you tried a parasite cleanse, candida protocol, or antimicrobials only to have your eczema get worse?In this episode, Julia explains why aggressive detox protocols can actually make eczema worse, what "die-off reactions" are, and why healing eczema often requires a gentle approach.In this episode, you'll learn:Why detoxes often make eczema worseWhat die-off reactions areWhy eczema isn't just a gut or detox problemWhen I do recommend antimicrobialsA gentle approach to healing eczemaWork with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Is it eczema or Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)?In this episode, Julia explains the differences between eczema and Topical Steroid Withdrawal, the symptoms they share, what makes them different, and what to do if you suspect TSW.Julia also shares her own experience dealing with both eczema and TSW.She covers:What is eczema and how it presents What Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) isCommon TSW symptomsHow to tell eczema and TSW apartJulia's personal experience with bothWhat to do if you suspect TSWITSAN: https://itsan.orgWork with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia shares a life update after an unexpected Achilles tendon rupture.She walks through her journey so far, travelling while injured, and the biggest lessons this experience has taught her.If you've ever experienced an injury, gone through a difficult time (eczema!) or felt like life wasn't going according to plan, I hope this episode reminds you that setbacks doesn't mean your life needs to be on pause.Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

If you've been avoiding gluten, dairy, eggs, histamine foods, or following a restrictive diet but your eczema still isn't improving, this episode is for you.In this episode, Julia covers:Diets that don't work for eczema and whyThe consequences of strict dietingDiet that do work How to know if your current diet is actually workingWork with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia explains why she doesn't recommend IgG food sensitivity testing, what the research actually says, and what she does instead to help her clients identify food triggers.She covers:Why IgG food sensitivity tests are controversialThe difference between IgG and IgE testingWhy eliminating foods isn't the answer to eczemaThe gold standard for identifying food sensitivitiesHow Julia helps clients identify their true food triggersWork with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this meditation, you'll be guided through a sleep meditation to help prepare your body for a restful sleep. This meditation is specifically for eczema warriors who struggle with itching, stress, anxiety, or racing thoughts.If you enjoy this episode, please share, subscribe, and leave us a review 🤍Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Do you have eczema and consider yourself a high achiever, perfectionist, or people pleaser?In this episode, Julia talks about why many people struggling with chronic eczema are also the ones who are ambitious, driven, and constantly striving for more. She covers:Why high achievers may be more prone to eczema flaresPersonality traits linked to chronic eczemaControlling vs. trusting the healing processCan you be successful and heal at the same time?Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In today's episode, Julia breaks down the connection between breakfast, blood sugar balance, cortisol, stress, and eczema. While skipping breakfast may seem harmless, it can impact your energy, nervous system, inflammation, and even your skin.She covers:Why so many people skip breakfastThe connection between cortisol, stress, and inflammationHow skipping breakfast affects blood sugarsCommon signs and symptoms of under-fuelingWhat to do if you're not hungry in the morningWork with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Client 5-Star Google ReviewIn today’s episode, Julia shares a powerful client success story who struggled with severe eczema, fungal overgrowth, food reactions, and was experiencing multiple root causes.She covers:What her client initially came to Julia forWhy strict dieting didn't help her skinThe hidden root causes we uncovered through clinical assessmentHow food reactions were connected to her microbiomeWhere her client is at now Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Your eczema isn't flaring randomly. There's always a root cause.In this episode, Julia breaks down the 4 major systems that drive eczema flares: the nervous system, the gut, hormones, and the immune system.If your eczema feels unpredictable or keeps coming back despite trying different diets or protocols, this episode will help you understand why.She covers:The role of nervous system and stressGut health and eczema (even without symptoms)Hormone driven eczema patternsEczema & your immune systemand more.If you liked this episode, don't forget to leave a review and also share it with someone who’s struggling with eczema!Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Most people tell you what you HAVE to do to heal eczema.But what if the problem isn’t what you need to add… it’s what you need to stop doing?In this episode, Julia shares 9 things she STOPPED doing that made the biggest difference in her eczema journey. If you liked this episode, don't forget to leave a review and also share it with someone who’s struggling with eczema.Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Everyone talks about diet. Everyone talks about supplements.Everyone talks about regulating your nervous system. But almost no one talks about how your upbringing, stress, and cultural conditioning impact eczema. In this episode, I’m sharing what no one talks about when it comes to eczema especially as a first generation immigrant Asian.I cover:My personal childhood eczema & TSW storyHow your upbringing and childhood patterns impact eczemaChronic stress and the pressure to succeedHow to start addressing the real root causeIf you liked this episode, don't forget to leave a review and also share it with someone who’s struggling with eczema!Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

This week's episode is an askfirmations meditation for skin healing.Askfirmations are a great way to guide your brain to look for evidence of healing. It can help you shift from fear to more trust with your body.✨ Want to jump straight into the meditation? Skip to 2:47.Listen to this in your morning routine, driving, or whenever you want to feel more grounded in your body.If you liked this episode, don't forget to leave a review!Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, I break down why hormonal shifts (estrogen + progesterone) can trigger inflammation, PMS, and eczema flares and the 5 foods I personally eat as a Registered Dietitian to support hormone balance, gut health, and clear skin!What you'll learn:Why eczema and PMS flares before your periodThe role of estrogen + progesterone in inflammationThe role of fiber + gut health in estrogen balanceWhy “joy foods” actually help your nervous system + hormonesWork with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

You probably don't have a histamine intolerance. This episode explains why.In this episode, Julia talks about:What histamine actually isHow histamine is related to eczema and the immune systemThe difference between histamine response vs intolerancePotential root causes of histamine intoleranceWhy low histamine diets don't work PLUS a real client case study of true histamine intolerance and how we addressed the root causes to improve her eczema and reintroduce high histamine foods back into her diet.This episode is for you if you've been wondering about histamine intolerance and if it applies to you.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, I’m sharing my low effort health routine that helps me stay consistent with my nutrition, gut and skin health without feeling overwhelmed.If you're someone with busy schedule and juggling a lot, this episode will walk you through what to focus on to support your health in a realistic way.I cover:Simple realistic mealsIntegrating an easy nervous system practicesLetting go of the all or nothing mindsetBook a 1:1 EFT Tapping Session with Julia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

My step by step process for healing an eczema flare!! So many of you ask what I do to heal. These are the 5 steps I personally always focus on and has healed me every time.Enjoy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

⁠Join Root and RiseIf you're doing everything right to heal your eczema and inflammation — diets, supplements, skincare but you're still stuck in flares, this episode might explain why.In this episode, Julia explains the subconscious beliefs that may be blocking your healing progress.In this video you'll learn: Why subconscious beliefs affect eczema and chronic inflammationThe subconscious vs conscious mindWhy positive affirmations alone don’t workThe 3 steps to start identifying and shifting limiting beliefsJoin Root and Rise⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

SIGN UP: FREE COACHING CALLMost people are trying to heal inflammation in the wrong phase.In this episode, Julia breaks down the three phases of healing inflammation and how understanding these stages can help you stop chasing quick fixes and start seeing more progress.In this episode, we cover:The three phases of healing inflammation: Stabilize, Rebuild, and Optimize What your body actually needs during each stage of healingWhy protocols fail when you skip phasesReal client examples showing how these phases play out in practiceDon't forget to hit subscribe for weekly episodes and leave us a 5 star review 💗And sign up for our FREE coaching happening on Monday! You get a chance to submit one question and I will personally coach you live.Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Everyone talks about nervous system regulation.Meditation.Breathwork.Cold plunges.Supplements.But what if that’s not the full picture?In this episode, I’m breaking down what regulating your nervous system actually means beyond wellness trends.I cover:Why breathwork and meditation alone isn’t enoughWhat nervous system safety meansHow your body responds to protocols matters more than the protocol itselfHow your environment, relationships, and nutrition impact your nervous systemThis episode isn’t against meditation or breathwork -It’s about understanding that nervous system regulation sometimes goes beyond the mainstream tools.Don't forget to hit subscribe for weekly episodes and leave us a 5 star review 💗Work with Julia:⁠⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

If you’re taking steroids, immunosuppressants, biologics like Dupixent, or JAK inhibitors for eczema, you may be wondering how these medications impact your gut and skin microbiome.In this episode, Julia breaks down what the research shows about how different eczema medications affect the immune system, skin barrier, and the gut.She covers: 4 common drug classes: Steroids, immunosuppressants, biologics, and JAK inhibitorsPotential benefits and risks How they may or may not impact the gut & skin microbiomeWhat you can do to support your body while on treatmentThis episode is not anti-medication. It’s about understanding how to approach healing in a balanced way by supporting your microbiome, nutrition, and nervous system along with conventional care.Always consult your physician before making any changes to your medications.Work with Julia:⁠Book a Free Consultation⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Your words aren't just words. They directly affect your nervous system, inflammation, and ability to heal.In this episode, Julia explain the science of neuroplasticity, how repeated thoughts become beliefs, and how your language about healing and yourself can keep you stuck.She covers:How your words and language impact inflammation an healingHow childhood beliefs affect your healingHow your nervous system responds to your thoughts and wordsTips to reframe your languageWork with Julia:Book a Free ConsultationFollow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia talks about what it means when healing becomes your identity and how it might be keeping you stuck.If you’ve ever felt like healing has become who you are or you’re constantly "waiting" before living your life, this episode is for you.She covers:Why healing can become your identity and how that keeps you stuckWhat it means when healing feels unfamiliarThe "I'll live after I heal" mindset How to become someone who feels safe to healWork with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work together⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Meet Julia at the Vancouver Wellness Show!In this episode, Julia goes over whether labs are necessary and what labs you may want to consider testing for.What you'll learn:• When gut testing like the GI-MAP makes sense• Why symptoms matter more • Iron, ferritin, B12, zinc & vitamin D• Thyroid labs • Blood sugar markers that impact inflammation• Why nervous system stress can affect lab results0:00 - Introduction 2:04 - Which Labs Should You Get?3:53 - Why Symptoms Also Matter4:44 - H. Pylori Case Study 5:56 - How Your Nervous System Impacts Labs6:44 - GI Map Test Overview7:24 - GI Map Test Breakdown10:47 - Iron & Ferritin Testing12:03 - B12, Folate, Zinc & Vitamin D13:07 - Thyroid Labs13:39 - Blood Sugar & Hgb a1c13:57 - Final Thoughts & Free ConsultationWork with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work together⁠⁠Order your GI MAP Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

If you've been feeling burnt out from trying to heal, you're not alone. In this week's episode, Julia talks about why so many people are burnt out from trying to “fix” themselves, and what needs to change for 2026.She covers:How healing has evolved since 2020Why doing more is keeping you stuckSigns you might be stuck in a "fix it" mindsetWhat healing actually looks like in 2026The habits you NEED for sustainable healing 00:00 Introduction01:46 Recap of last week’s skincare episode02:36 Why 2026 matters more than ever for healing03:32 How healing has changed since the pandemic 05:30 How burnout and stress started 08:08 The "fix it" mindset13:58 What sustainable healing actually looks like16:00 Final takeaways and what to focus on in 2026Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work together⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, I’m sharing my current skincare routine after fully switching to Korean and Japanese brands. I go over the cleansers, serums, moisturizers, masks, and sunscreens I’ve been using and loving :)00:00 Introduction4:40 Who these products are for 05:20 Cleansers 08:21 Serums & Exfoliants13:55 Moisturizers 17:09 Face masks & other products20:27 Sunscreens23:49 Eye cream, Eyelash serum & Lip Balms 25:55 Other products26:37 My Morning vs Night Routine Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work togetherFollow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

The holidays are officially around the corner🎄🎅🏼🎁!! Which means this is the time of year when many of you start worrying about flares and symptoms.In this episode, Julia walks through exactly how to navigate holiday eating, drinking, family gatherings, disrupted routines, and stress. She covers: Why your nervous system determines whether you flareHow to enter the holiday season calm instead of anxiousHow to eat at holiday events to reduce cravings, bloating, and eczemaRecommended supplements to support you through the seasonThe importance of boundaries, sleep, and maintaining some routineand more!! ✨ 2025 is ENDING!Have you booked your consult call yet? Book now for a free consultation and receive a protocol in time for the holidays.Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this week’s episode, Julia talks about why focusing on your wins can help you heal faster. If you find yourself focusing on problems, this episode is a must listen!She covers:Why constantly focusing on problems can amplify inflammation and stressThe neuroscience behind attention and how it impacts healingHow to identify and count your wins to shift your mindsetLearn a practical exercise to notice progress in areas like gut health, mood, sleep, and mindset so you can start celebrating the wins you might be overlooking :)Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia talks about how to use the power of deciding for your manifestations and goals to come to fruition. She covers: The science behind decidingWhy wanting attracts more wantingPractical steps to manifest your goalsLearn the neuroscience behind manifestation, including how your Reticular Activating System (RAS) works, and how to align your mindset, emotions, and daily actions to bring your desires into reality!Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia explains the difference between a Healing Mindset vs a Stuck Mindset and how your thought patterns can influence your symptoms and overall reality. She offers tools to shift your mindset, take ownership of your healing, and work with your body, not against it.She covers:Why mindset work is often misunderstoodWhat a Healing Mindset looks likeHow a Stuck Mindset shows upReflection questions you can use to start shifting your mindsetand more!Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In today’s episode, Julia dives into why weight loss isn't just about eating less calories. Julia discusses the deeper, overlooked causes of stubborn weight gain and what your body is really trying to tell you.If you’ve been cutting calories, dieting, or restricting food but not seeing results, this episode is for you.She covers:Why chronic calorie restriction slows your metabolismThe role of stress, hormones, and your nervous systemHow your gut health and microbiome impact weight5 actionable steps to start losing weight (without restriction)Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia dives deep into the gut-brain connection — exploring how your microbiome directly influences your mood and mental health, and how supporting your gut can help with anxiety and low mood.She covers:The science behind the gut-brain axisHow inflammation in your gut affects your mindThe link between low microbial diversity and anxietyHow to support your gut with fiber, fermented foods & polyphenolsWork with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book GI-MAP test + Interpretation⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia dives into the connection between polyphenols, the microbiome, and gut and skin health. She explains how these plant compounds can strengthen your gut barrier, reduce inflammation, and support healing from the inside out.She covers:What polyphenols are and why they’re essential for gut and skin healthHow polyphenols feed beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia muciniphilaSimple, practical ways to add more polyphenol-rich foods into your diet… and so much more!Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book GI-MAP test + InterpretationFollow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

I’m sharing a walking meditation for you to enjoy on your morning walk!Listen to this meditation to trust your body's healing ✨If you enjoy this episode, please share, subscribe, and leave us a review 🤍Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia sits down with Neil Dou, Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine expert from British Columbia to uncover the connection between Long COVID, the immune system, and eczema. We explore how post COVID infection and immune dysregulation can lead to eczema flares, fatigue, and lingering symptoms, as well as how TCM views the lungs, gut, and skin as deeply interconnected.What long COVID is and why some people experience lingering symptomsHow your immune system and lungs affect eczema (from a TCM perspective) TCM foods and herbs that can help to support the lungs, immune system, and eczema Practical tips to improve immunity and reduce long COVID symptomsConnect with Neil:Neil's websiteNeil's InstagramRecipe mentioned: Ingredients:Rice ~60gMillet ~120gLotus seeds (without the heart stem) ~30g Goji Berries ~10g (If you want to have the porridge in dessert style, you can add some brown sugar to it)Procedure: Cook the above content together until the lotus seeds, rice, and millet soften and the porridge thickens. 

In this episode, Julia explains why over focusing on your symptoms can actually make them worse and shares practical strategies to redirect your attention and calming your nervous system.She covers:What symptom obsession looks like in daily lifeHow it impacts your nervous system and inflammationPractical tips to manage symptom fixation and regain control…and so much more to help you heal without getting stuck on your symptoms!Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia talks about why doing less can actually help you heal faster. If you’ve been doing “all the things” but still feel stuck in your healing journey, this conversation will show you why simplifying may be exactly what your body needs.Julia covers:What “doing less” really means (and what it doesn’t)A powerful client success story about healing through simplicityPractical tips to streamline your healing routineOne homework assignment to focus on this week⁠⁠⁠💊 15% OFF All Professional Grade Supplements (until Sept 21 2025)⁠⁠Work with Julia:⁠⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia shares practical strategies to reduce food anxiety, enjoy meals without guilt, and support healing for your gut and skin without sacrificing your mental health.What you’ll learn:Why labeling foods as “good” or “bad” blocks healingHow relaxed, joyful meals support gut + skin healthTips to safely reintroduce foods you’ve been avoidingMindset strategies to heal beyond nutrition alone⁠⁠💊 15% OFF All Professional Grade Supplements (until Sept 21 2025)⁠Work with Julia:⁠⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia dives into the hidden risks of strict diets, including vegan, keto, carnivore, and elimination diets. She talks about while these diets can seem healthy or help with weight loss, they can sometimes backfire.She covers:The benefits and risks of vegan dietsHow elimination diets can reduce gut microbiome diversityThe risks of carnivore and keto diets The role of psychological stress in restrictive dietingand so much more! If you’ve ever wondered whether your diet is truly supporting your body long term, this episode will be for you.⁠💊 15% OFF All Professional Grade Supplements (until Sept 21 2025)Work with Julia:⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

💊 15% OFF All Professional Grade Supplements (Valid until Sept 21 2025)In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic Julia gets asked about all the time: Eczema during pregnancy and postpartum. Why do some women experience severe flares, while others see their skin completely clear up? And why do flares happen postpartum?Julia breaks down:The Pregnancy-Immune System ConnectionFlares Throughout the TrimestersWhat happens postpartum and why flares are commonPractical tips to manage eczema during pregnancy and postpartum Work with Julia:Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠!

If you've been stuck in your journey even with eating clean, taking supplements, and living a balanced lifestyle, this episode could change everything.Tune into this short and sweet episode, and let me know what you think!Don't forget to leave us a review if you have been enjoying any of our episodes 🤍

In this episode, Julia sits down with Trista Chan, a Registered Dietitian specializing in PCOS and hormone health, as they unpack everything you need to know about PCOS. We cover:What PCOS is and it's common symptomsRoot causes and lifestyle factors that influence PCOSConventional vs. Alternative treatment optionsNutrition and lifestyle tips to manage PCOSand more!Trista's websiteTrista's InstagramWork with Julia:⁠Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Can you still heal your gut and skin while eating out at restaurants or ordering takeout? Yes! And Julia talks all about how.She covers:Top tips for eating out and choosing meals that nourish your gut and skinHow food freedom and balance actually support faster healingMindset shifts to ditch the stress and food anxietyYou’ll learn how to enjoy food, connect socially, and still support your healing.💊 Get Access to Professional-Grade Supplements:ThorneMicrobiome LabsWork with Julia:Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠!

In this episode, Julia covers how to meal plan effectively and efficiently for busy entrepreneurs, moms, and professionals dealing with eczema, gut issues, or chronic inflammation.If you are struggling to stay consistent with healthy eating, tired of thinking about "what to eat," then this episode is for you. We give practical tips and ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks!Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a GI Map Test + Interpretation Session ⁠Follow Julia on her social⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠⁠!

REGISTER for the Free Happiness Summit (July 17–20)In this episode, Julia unpacks the truth about anti-inflammatory diets, seed oils, and what inflammation really means.Julia cuts through the noise around current diet myths. She explains the difference between acute and chronic inflammation, and why personalized healing matters more than fear-based food rules.You'll also hear about why seed oils aren't as "bad" and inflammatory as villains the internet claims, and why it's more important to look at the bigger picture.Work with Julia:Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠Book a GI Map Test + Interpretation Session Follow Julia on her social ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠!

If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Is this even working? This episode is for you.In today’s pep talk, Julia dives deep into the self doubt that so often arises on chronic healing journeys. Whether you’re dealing with eczema, gut issues, chronic pain, or hormone imbalances, the doubt about whether things are working is common. Julia covers why doubt is more than just a thought, how it’s a physical reaction that slows healing, and how to reframe your mindset to support true progress.You’ll also hear a client story that proves healing doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful!00:00: Introduction: Stop Doubting Your Healing Journey 00:56: Why You’re Questioning If It’s Working 01:56: How Self Doubt Slows Down Your Healing 03:07: The Missing Piece: Mindset & Nervous System Work 03:31: Where Your Doubt Comes From (And How to Shift It) 04:43: Science Behind Healing: The Gut-Skin-Nervous System Link 06:51: Perfectionism Is Blocking Your Progress 08:02: How One Client Healed by Doing LESS 09:49: Journal Prompt: 10 Signs You Are Healing 10:59: ConclusionWork with Julia:Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠!

Are your allergies or skin flare ups worse every spring and nothing seems to help? It’s not just the pollen.In this episode, Julia dives into the real root causes behind seasonal allergies, eczema flares, and chronic inflammation. You'll learn how your gut and immune system are deeply connected, and how you can start supporting both with simple changes to your diet and lifestyle.00:00: Introduction + Life Update04:04: What Really Causes Allergies (Beyond Pollen)07:07: The Gut-Allergy-Immune System Connection11:02: Diet, Lifestyle & Supplement Tips12:28: Addressing Root Causes for Long-Term Relief13:10: Natural Antihistamine Foods13:58: Final ThoughtsWork with Julia:Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠!

In this powerful meditation, I walk you through a visualization practice to help you connect with the healthiest, most radiant version of yourself. Whether you're healing your skin, healing your gut, managing stress, or working on any area of your health — this meditation will help calm your nervous system, shift your mindset, and create space for more healing.Visualization is more than just imagining. It's a science-backed tool that rewires your brain and body to believe healing is possible. And when your body feels safe, it can begin to heal.Grab a cozy spot, press play, and let’s visualize your future self together!Work with Julia:Apply to work 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠Follow Julia on her social ⁠⁠⁠@juliachien.rd⁠⁠⁠!