Keep It Clear

Katie Stewart, RHN & Cris Brown, RHN
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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 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. (Formerly The Clear Skin Chronicles.) 💻 Website: katiestewartwellness.com 📱 Instagram: @katiestewartwellness

  1. 12 hr ago

    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, inside-out approach to clearing acne isn't for everyone. After more than a decade and thousands of clients, they break down exactly who this kind of work fits and who it doesn't, from the mindset traits that predict results to the patterns that quietly sabotage them. They cover why this isn't a quick supplement swap, why "busy" isn't the disqualifier you think it is, and what a realistic clearing timeline actually looks like. If you want to make sure you're spending your money on something that'll actually help, this one's for you. In This Episode We Cover Why the holistic acne approach works beautifully for some people and falls flat for others.The three traits Katie and Cris see in every client who gets great results.Why "I've tried everything and nothing works" is the mindset most likely to keep you stuck.How self-sabotage and staying comfortable in your discomfort quietly block your skin progress.Why this work leans more on lifestyle than on food or supplements (and why that surprises people).The realistic clearing timeline, from the 6-week anomalies to the clients who needed two years. Work With Us + Connect Ready to start? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Need one-on-one help? The Clear Skin Solution includes an HTMA for every client plus custom protocols and support for your whole six-month journey.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

    36 min

  2. 10 Jun

    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 exposure silently disrupts your gut, liver, and hormones, and why your skin keeps flaring even when you're doing all the right things. They also cover where mold hides (including in your food and supplements), who's most susceptible, and why this is absolutely not a DIY protocol situation. In This Episode We Cover What mycotoxins are and how they create a total body burden long after exposure is gone.How mold disrupts the gut lining, microbiome, and drives that chronic skin inflammation.The gut, liver, and hormone triangle and why mold throws all three off at once.Common signs of mycotoxin burden you might not be connecting to your skin.Why mold triggers histamine reactions, mast cell activation, and inflammatory breakouts.What testing options are available and why working with a practitioner is non-negotiable. Resources & Links Mentioned The GI Map Testing PackageThe HTMA Testing Package Work With Us + Connect Ready to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

    25 min

  3. 3 Jun

    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, why so many people are stuck in that wired-but-tired cycle, and what's really driving the problem — from blood sugar crashes and mineral imbalances to cortisol patterns and gut health. They also walk through their sleep supplement ladder so you know exactly what to try and when, without jumping straight to melatonin. In This Episode We Cover What your body is actually doing while you sleep and why cutting it short matters.The three main types of sleep issues and what each one is signalling in the body. How blood sugar instability, minerals, and cortisol patterns disrupt your sleep.Bedtime hygiene habits that make a bigger difference than any supplement.The sleep supplement ladder: from magnesium glycinate to melatonin and everything in between.What functional tests can reveal about why your sleep won't stabilize. Resources & Links Mentioned The DUTCH Testing PackageThe GI Map Testing PackageThe HTMA Testing PackageFunctional Blood Lab BundleTraditional Medicinals Nighty Night TeaTraditional Medicinals Cup of Calm TeaNFH Melatonin Spray Work With Us + Connect Ready to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

    43 min

  4. 27 May

    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 (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and the wildcard cortisol), what breakouts mean in each phase based on where they show up, and why the week before your period is the real stress test for your whole body. From jawline cysts to chin breakouts to that "good skin week" that vanishes, this episode will completely change how you read your cycle. In This Episode We Cover Why your skin reacts to the ratio between your hormones, not just one hormone at a time.What's happening in your menstrual phase and why leftover cysts from your luteal phase show up here.Why breakouts in your follicular phase ("good skin week") are a red flag for deeper imbalances.How the testosterone spike at ovulation drives chin and jawline breakouts, especially with PMOS or blood sugar instability.Why the luteal phase amplifies every imbalance already in your body and how to support it through the week before your period.The hidden drivers that get blamed on hormones but are actually gut dysbiosis, sluggish detox, or blood sugar dysregulation. Resources & Links Mentioned The Cycle AlmanacClearer Skin in 30 Dayshttps://katiestewartwellness.com/lp/acne-face-mappingThe HTMA Testing PackageThe DUTCH Testing PackageThe GI Map Testing PackageAcne face mapping guide Work With Us + Connect Ready to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

    39 min

  5. 20 May

    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 the body (hint: it's way more than energy), why low iron is rarely just about low iron, and why blindly supplementing without understanding the root cause can backfire fast. From gut infections and low stomach acid to estrogen dominance and pathogen load, this episode will completely change the way you look at your iron labs. In This Episode We Cover What iron actually does in the body beyond energy and oxygen transport.Why low stomach acid is one of the most overlooked reasons you can't absorb iron.How gut infections like H. pylori, candida, and parasites steal your iron.Why supplementing iron with an active gut infection can make things worse.What a complete iron panel actually looks like and which markers matter.How heavy periods and estrogen dominance contribute to iron depletion. Resources & Links Mentioned The GI Map Testing PackageThe HTMA Testing PackageFunctional Blood Lab BundleWork With Us + Connect Ready to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

    31 min

  6. 13 May

    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, digestion, hormones, and yes, your skin. Simple, free, and wildly underrated — this episode is your reminder that the basics work when you actually do them. In This Episode We Cover Why chewing your food properly is the most underrated act of digestion.How hydration actually works at a cellular level (and why coffee doesn't count).The fruit rule and how food combining can reduce bloating and improve digestion.Why meal timing matters for blood sugar, cortisol, and acne.The PFF method (protein, fiber, fat) for stable blood sugar and clearer skin.How to start stacking these habits one at a time without getting overwhelmed.Resources & Links Mentioned Clearer Skin in 30 DaysThe Clear Skin Coach AIWork With Us + Connect Ready to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

    36 min

  7. 6 May

    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 product, and why less is genuinely more when it comes to your skin. Lindsay also shares what makes Canadian skincare standards different, why fragrance is a hormone disruptor you'll want to ditch, and how the skincare industry is finally starting to shift toward science and simplicity. In This Episode We Cover What photoglycogen (phytospherics) is and why it's a game-changing hydration ingredient.The problem with celebrity and influencer skincare brands and what to watch out for.Why layering too many active ingredients can actually damage your skin.How Canadian skincare regulations hold brands to a higher standard than the US.The skin minimalism trend and why your skin doesn't need 15 steps.What to look for when choosing a clean, effective skincare product.Resources & Links Mentioned Veriphy Skincare: veripyhskincare.comDiscount code: KEEPITCLEAR25 (valid until Dec 1, 2026)Follow Veriphy on Instagram: @veriphyskincareWork With Us + Connect  Ready to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step. Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellness Loved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

    35 min

  8. 29 Apr

    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 hydration habits to nervous system support and seasonal eating, this episode is packed with simple, sustainable ways to keep your detox pathways flowing all spring long. In This Episode We Cover Why spring is the ideal season to support your body's detox pathways.The key detoxification organs and what happens when they get overwhelmed.How a sluggish liver shows up on your skin (and what to do about it).Simple daily lifestyle habits that support detox without the harsh protocols.The best teas, bitter foods, and seasonal ingredients for gentle liver support.Why detox is a daily rhythm, not a one-time event. Resources & Links Mentioned NEW COURSE: The Acne Detox: Clear the Breakouts Your Cleanser Can’t TouchWork With Us + Connect Ready to start working on your skin? Clearer Skin in 30 Days is your next step.Follow Katie on Instagram: @katiestewartwellnessLoved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏

    40 min
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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 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. (Formerly The Clear Skin Chronicles.) 💻 Website: katiestewartwellness.com 📱 Instagram: @katiestewartwellness

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  • Creator
    Katie Stewart, RHN & Cris Brown, RHN
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    159
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Katie Stewart Wellness Inc.
  • Show Website
    Keep It Clear

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