Is My Acne Hormonal?

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🎙 Welcome to Is My Acne Hormonal? A podcast that helps you decode your breakouts - and listen to what your body is really trying to say. I’m Krystina Dion, founder of the KD–SI™ Framework and also known as The Holistic Skin Detective. After two decades of clinical practice in my own natural skin and spa clinic, I started seeing a deeper pattern emerge - one that no product, prescription, or protocol was fully addressing. Because most acne isn’t “just hormonal.” And your skin isn’t the problem. It’s the messenger. Through the KD–SI™ lens, I help you uncover whether your acne is truly hormone-driven - or whether it’s responding to something deeper: your nervous system, your pace of life, your food environment, or the emotional load you’ve been carrying silently. This podcast is where I share what I’ve learned - from clinical work, from thousands of conversations with women, and from decades of study into what truly heals the body, from the inside out. ✨ How to Use This Podcast: To get the most from what you hear here, start by taking the KD–SI™ Skin Type Quiz. It’s free, takes just a few minutes, and will show you what your unique breakout pattern is trying to tell you - and where to begin. From there, you can listen to the episodes most aligned with your skin type, your symptoms, and your stage of life. Because your breakouts are not random. They’re part of your body’s intelligence that is calling for alignment. And when you learn how to listen - everything begins to change.

  1. JAN 2

    Episode 009: How Reading the Skin Changed the Way I See Health — and the World

    Hey Skin Detective! Since recording this episode, the KD–SI™ programs have now officially launched. If you’ve been struggling with persistent acne and feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, I’ve created a clear roadmap to help you slow things down and understand what your skin is actually responding to. Step one: Before making internal changes, begin by ruling out common external triggers. Start with the free workbook Before You Change Your Diet…, designed to help you observe whether surface-level factors may be influencing your breakouts — so you don’t waste time jumping into elimination diets, expensive treatments, or unnecessary product changes. 👉 Download the free workbook here: [link] Step two: If breakouts continue once external factors are excluded, the next stage is to identify your specific internal acne trigger. My $47 KD–SI™ Foundations program guides you through understanding: the most common cause of your specific acne pattern (identified after 20 years of clinical experience, once this trigger is removed, clients got results)  HOW it influences your body - (important to understand when implementing solutions) and how those internal shifts shape the patterns you see on your skin Rather than treating acne generically, the program helps you gain clarity on what your skin actually needs — including supportive skincare guidance tailored to your pattern. Persistent acne often leaves people feeling lost in conflicting advice. So I created a roadmap, built from years of clinical observation, to help you return to clarity and direction. 👉 Explore the KD–SI™ Foundations program here: [link]

    14 min

  2. 12/31/2025

    Episode 008 Part Two: Emotional Eating, Root Causes, and Why Awareness Changes Everything with Sophia Lightfoot

    PART TWO: Many of us know what we should be eating - but still find ourselves stuck in patterns we can’t shift. In Part 2 of my conversation with Sophia Lightfoot, we go deeper into the emotional landscape behind eating habits. We explore how grief, stress, unmet needs, and early experiences can all shape our relationship to food - and how becoming aware of these deeper drivers is often the key to transformation. Together, we begin to unravel why the body holds on — to weight, to cravings, and to emotion - and how that can show up through the skin. READ: Sophia's Book " Simple AND Sustainable Weight Loss for Women"  THE HOLISTIC SKIN DETECTIVE WEBSITE: https://www.theholisticskindetective.com/ Hey Skin Detective! Since recording this episode, the KD–SI™ programs have now officially launched. If you’ve been struggling with persistent acne and feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, I’ve created a clear roadmap to help you slow things down and understand what your skin is actually responding to. Step one: Before making internal changes, begin by ruling out common external triggers. Start with the free workbook Before You Change Your Diet…, designed to help you observe whether surface-level factors may be influencing your breakouts — so you don’t waste time jumping into elimination diets, expensive treatments, or unnecessary product changes. 👉 Download the free workbook here: [link] Step two: If breakouts continue once external factors are excluded, the next stage is to identify your specific internal acne trigger. My $47 KD–SI™ Foundations program guides you through understanding: the most common cause of your specific acne pattern (identified after 20 years of clinical experience, once this trigger is removed, clients got results)  HOW it influences your body - (important to understand when implementing solutions) and how those internal shifts shape the patterns you see on your skin Rather than treating acne generically, the program helps you gain clarity on what your skin actually needs — including supportive skincare guidance tailored to your pattern. Persistent acne often leaves people feeling lost in conflicting advice. So I created a roadmap, built from years of clinical observation, to help you return to clarity and direction. 👉 Explore the KD–SI™ Foundations program here: [link]

    47 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    Episode 007 Part One: How Hypnosis Can Shift Your Relationship With Food with Sophia Lightfoot

    It’s the New Year, and food goals are on our minds. Speaking with Sophia Lightfoot, a rapid transformation specialist who helps women with weight loss, I explore what can sabotage our progress and how she supports women to overcome it. Certain foods, particularly specific combinations of foods, can challenge our digestive system in ways that directly affect skin health. I see this often in women who are struggling with hormonal acne alongside other acne types within my KD-SI framework. Changing food habits, however, is not always easy. That is why I wanted to speak with Sophia, to explore how we can better understand and gently reframe our relationship with food on a deeper level. Part One and Part Two are available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. If you find yourself constantly sabotaging your efforts to give up certain foods ....  READ: Sophia's Book " Simple AND Sustainable Weight Loss for Women" Available on Amazon.  Hey Skin Detective! Since recording this episode, the KD–SI™ programs have now officially launched. If you’ve been struggling with persistent acne and feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, I’ve created a clear roadmap to help you slow things down and understand what your skin is actually responding to. Step one: Before making internal changes, begin by ruling out common external triggers. Start with the free workbook Before You Change Your Diet…, designed to help you observe whether surface-level factors may be influencing your breakouts — so you don’t waste time jumping into elimination diets, expensive treatments, or unnecessary product changes. 👉 Download the free workbook here: [link] Step two: If breakouts continue once external factors are excluded, the next stage is to identify your specific internal acne trigger. My $47 KD–SI™ Foundations program guides you through understanding: the most common cause of your specific acne pattern (identified after 20 years of clinical experience, once this trigger is removed, clients got results)  HOW it influences your body - (important to understand when implementing solutions) and how those internal shifts shape the patterns you see on your skin Rather than treating acne generically, the program helps you gain clarity on what your skin actually needs — including supportive skincare guidance tailored to your pattern. Persistent acne often leaves people feeling lost in conflicting advice. So I created a roadmap, built from years of clinical observation, to help you return to clarity and direction. 👉 Explore the KD–SI™ Foundations program here: [link]

    34 min

  4. 10/23/2025

    Episode 006: When Stress Shows On The Skin - Part Two

    Welcome to The Holistic Skin Detective™ — a podcast designed to help you understand what your skin is really trying to tell you. After more than two decades working in natural skin health, I began noticing something remarkable: most breakouts follow specific, repeatable patterns. Each pattern has its own set of underlying triggers — internal or environmental — that point directly to where healing needs to begin. I documented these findings and developed the KD-SI™ Framework — a system that helps you identify your unique skin pattern and uncover the root causes behind your acne. It’s the first step toward working with your skin, rather than turning to harsh or temporary fixes. These episodes are designed for those who’ve taken the Acne Type Quiz and are diving deeper in their own Holistic Skin Detective™ journey In this episode, we continue to explore how stress influences the skin through the digestive system and why learning to process emotional tension can help your breakouts calm down naturally. You’ll discover: How the body shifts between fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest Why emotional tension can block the skin’s natural elimination cycles Gentle reflection tools to release stress safely and bring your system back into balance If you’ve ever felt like stress is your biggest skin trigger, this episode is for you. ✨ Download your Stress & Skin Journal Prompts — a free guided reflection to help you regulate your nervous system, clear your head, and begin restoring balance. 👉 [Download Here] Your skin isn’t betraying you — it’s communicating. The more awareness you bring inward, the more peace you’ll bring outward. Hey Skin Detective! Since recording this episode, the KD–SI™ programs have now officially launched. If you’ve been struggling with persistent acne and feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, I’ve created a clear roadmap to help you slow things down and understand what your skin is actually responding to. Step one: Before making internal changes, begin by ruling out common external triggers. Start with the free workbook Before You Change Your Diet…, designed to help you observe whether surface-level factors may be influencing your breakouts — so you don’t waste time jumping into elimination diets, expensive treatments, or unnecessary product changes. 👉 Download the free workbook here: [link] Step two: If breakouts continue once external factors are excluded, the next stage is to identify your specific internal acne trigger. My $47 KD–SI™ Foundations program guides you through understanding: the most common cause of your specific acne pattern (identified after 20 years of clinical experience, once this trigger is removed, clients got results)  HOW it influences your body - (important to understand when implementing solutions) and how those internal shifts shape the patterns you see on your skin Rather than treating acne generically, the program helps you gain clarity on what your skin actually needs — including supportive skincare guidance tailored to your pattern. Persistent acne often leaves people feeling lost in conflicting advice. So I created a roadmap, built from years of clinical observation, to help you return to clarity and direction. 👉 Explore the KD–SI™ Foundations program here: [link]

    12 min

  5. 10/20/2025

    Episode 005: Stress , Safety and the Skin. Part One.

    Episode 5 — Stress, Safety, and the Skin: How Modern Life Keeps Us in Fight or Flight Have you ever noticed your skin flare up after a stressful week? In this episode, we explore how chronic stress affects the body — and why your skin is often the first to show the signs. Krystina shares what really happens inside the body when we’re stuck in “fight or flight,” and how this constant state of alert slows digestion, blocks detox pathways, and leads to skin congestion and breakouts. You’ll learn why rest and digest is the body’s true healing state, why “detoxing” isn’t always the answer, and how small daily shifts — like slowing down, breathing deeply, and reconnecting with joy — can calm both your nervous system and your skin. If you’ve ever felt like you can’t catch a break, this episode is your reminder that healing starts with stillness. ✨ Listen now and learn how your body’s safety system connects to your skin’s health. This change ensures that the information you receive truly aligns with your skin’s unique story. Hey Skin Detective! Since recording this episode, the KD–SI™ programs have now officially launched. If you’ve been struggling with persistent acne and feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, I’ve created a clear roadmap to help you slow things down and understand what your skin is actually responding to. Step one: Before making internal changes, begin by ruling out common external triggers. Start with the free workbook Before You Change Your Diet…, designed to help you observe whether surface-level factors may be influencing your breakouts — so you don’t waste time jumping into elimination diets, expensive treatments, or unnecessary product changes. 👉 Download the free workbook here: [link] Step two: If breakouts continue once external factors are excluded, the next stage is to identify your specific internal acne trigger. My $47 KD–SI™ Foundations program guides you through understanding: the most common cause of your specific acne pattern (identified after 20 years of clinical experience, once this trigger is removed, clients got results)  HOW it influences your body - (important to understand when implementing solutions) and how those internal shifts shape the patterns you see on your skin Rather than treating acne generically, the program helps you gain clarity on what your skin actually needs — including supportive skincare guidance tailored to your pattern. Persistent acne often leaves people feeling lost in conflicting advice. So I created a roadmap, built from years of clinical observation, to help you return to clarity and direction. 👉 Explore the KD–SI™ Foundations program here: [link]

    9 min

  6. 10/07/2025

    Welcome to "Is My Acne Hormonal" with The Holistic Skin Detective

    Episode 1: Welcome to Is My Acne Hormonal? In this very first episode, I’m introducing myself—Krystina Dion, The Holistic Skin Detective—and sharing the story behind this podcast. You’ll hear about my own journey with skin struggles, how I developed my KD-SI framework, and why I’m so passionate about helping you uncover the real reasons behind your breakouts. I’ll walk you through what you can expect from this podcast, how to use it as a resource on your own skin detective journey, and why looking at acne through a holistic lens can finally give you the clarity you’ve been searching for. Whether you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, or you’re just beginning to explore the connection between hormones and your skin, this episode is your official invitation to step into detective mode with me. Because remember—breakouts are a clue, and together we’ll learn how to decipher them. Hey Skin Detective! Since recording this episode, the KD–SI™ programs have now officially launched. If you’ve been struggling with persistent acne and feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, I’ve created a clear roadmap to help you slow things down and understand what your skin is actually responding to. Step one: Before making internal changes, begin by ruling out common external triggers. Start with the free workbook Before You Change Your Diet…, designed to help you observe whether surface-level factors may be influencing your breakouts — so you don’t waste time jumping into elimination diets, expensive treatments, or unnecessary product changes. 👉 Download the free workbook here: [link] Step two: If breakouts continue once external factors are excluded, the next stage is to identify your specific internal acne trigger. My $47 KD–SI™ Foundations program guides you through understanding: the most common cause of your specific acne pattern (identified after 20 years of clinical experience, once this trigger is removed, clients got results)  HOW it influences your body - (important to understand when implementing solutions) and how those internal shifts shape the patterns you see on your skin Rather than treating acne generically, the program helps you gain clarity on what your skin actually needs — including supportive skincare guidance tailored to your pattern. Persistent acne often leaves people feeling lost in conflicting advice. So I created a roadmap, built from years of clinical observation, to help you return to clarity and direction. 👉 Explore the KD–SI™ Foundations program here: [link]

    7 min

  7. 10/07/2025

    Episode 001: How do I know if my acne is hormonal ?

    Episode 1: How Do I Know If My Acne Is Hormonal? In this first episode of The Holistic Skin Detective, we dig into one of the most common questions I get asked: how do I know if my acne is hormonal? ... From a holistic perspective, I’ll explore the different signs to look for, the key facets you need to consider, and why careful observation of your skin and overall health matters. You’ll walk away with practical tools to help you understand the root of your breakouts — so you can finally get clarity on whether hormones are playing a role in your acne. ...  Hey Skin Detective! Since recording this episode, the KD–SI™ programs have now officially launched. If you’ve been struggling with persistent acne and feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, I’ve created a clear roadmap to help you slow things down and understand what your skin is actually responding to. Step one: Before making internal changes, begin by ruling out common external triggers. Start with the free workbook Before You Change Your Diet…, designed to help you observe whether surface-level factors may be influencing your breakouts — so you don’t waste time jumping into elimination diets, expensive treatments, or unnecessary product changes. 👉 Download the free workbook here: [link] Step two: If breakouts continue once external factors are excluded, the next stage is to identify your specific internal acne trigger. My $47 KD–SI™ Foundations program guides you through understanding: the most common cause of your specific acne pattern (identified after 20 years of clinical experience, once this trigger is removed, clients got results)  HOW it influences your body - (important to understand when implementing solutions) and how those internal shifts shape the patterns you see on your skin Rather than treating acne generically, the program helps you gain clarity on what your skin actually needs — including supportive skincare guidance tailored to your pattern. Persistent acne often leaves people feeling lost in conflicting advice. So I created a roadmap, built from years of clinical observation, to help you return to clarity and direction. 👉 Explore the KD–SI™ Foundations program here: [link]

    13 min

  8. 10/07/2025

    Episode 002: About the KD-SI™ Type Framework

    Episode 2: Understanding the KD-SI™ Framework In this episode of The Holistic Skin Detective, I introduce the KD-SI™ framework — a holistic tool designed to help you identify your unique skin imbalance type. We’ll explore how this system works, why it matters for understanding your breakouts, and how it can guide you toward clearer, healthier skin. Hey Skin Detective! Since recording this episode, the KD–SI™ programs have now officially launched. If you’ve been struggling with persistent acne and feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, I’ve created a clear roadmap to help you slow things down and understand what your skin is actually responding to. Step one: Before making internal changes, begin by ruling out common external triggers. Start with the free workbook Before You Change Your Diet…, designed to help you observe whether surface-level factors may be influencing your breakouts — so you don’t waste time jumping into elimination diets, expensive treatments, or unnecessary product changes. 👉 Download the free workbook here: [link] Step two: If breakouts continue once external factors are excluded, the next stage is to identify your specific internal acne trigger. My $47 KD–SI™ Foundations program guides you through understanding: the most common cause of your specific acne pattern (identified after 20 years of clinical experience, once this trigger is removed, clients got results)  HOW it influences your body - (important to understand when implementing solutions) and how those internal shifts shape the patterns you see on your skin Rather than treating acne generically, the program helps you gain clarity on what your skin actually needs — including supportive skincare guidance tailored to your pattern. Persistent acne often leaves people feeling lost in conflicting advice. So I created a roadmap, built from years of clinical observation, to help you return to clarity and direction. 👉 Explore the KD–SI™ Foundations program here: [link]

    13 min

  9. 10/07/2025

    Episode 003: Simple vs Complex Skin Types within the KD-SI Framework

    Episode 3 – Simple vs. Complex: Understanding Skin Through the KD-SI Framework Why won’t my skin settle? If you’ve tried all the products, maybe even seen a practitioner or two, and are still searching for answers, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I dive into one of the most important distinctions within the KD-SI framework: simple vs. complex skin types. Simple skin patterns often trace back to a single imbalance — something we can identify, address, and gently restore. But complex skin is different. These patterns are layered, stubborn, and increasingly common in today’s world. I’ll share: What defines a simple vs. complex skin profile Why modern life is contributing to more complex skin presentations How the KD-SI framework can help you identify your skin’s “dominant pattern” Why listening to your skin’s language is far more powerful than chasing symptoms Treating acne topically isn't about harsher products or quick fixes - it’s about learning to work with your body’s intelligence, not against it. By tuning into your skin as a messenger, you can begin the process of real healing — from the inside out. Hey Skin Detective! Since recording this episode, the KD–SI™ programs have now officially launched. If you’ve been struggling with persistent acne and feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, I’ve created a clear roadmap to help you slow things down and understand what your skin is actually responding to. Step one: Before making internal changes, begin by ruling out common external triggers. Start with the free workbook Before You Change Your Diet…, designed to help you observe whether surface-level factors may be influencing your breakouts — so you don’t waste time jumping into elimination diets, expensive treatments, or unnecessary product changes. 👉 Download the free workbook here: [link] Step two: If breakouts continue once external factors are excluded, the next stage is to identify your specific internal acne trigger. My $47 KD–SI™ Foundations program guides you through understanding: the most common cause of your specific acne pattern (identified after 20 years of clinical experience, once this trigger is removed, clients got results)  HOW it influences your body - (important to understand when implementing solutions) and how those internal shifts shape the patterns you see on your skin Rather than treating acne generically, the program helps you gain clarity on what your skin actually needs — including supportive skincare guidance tailored to your pattern. Persistent acne often leaves people feeling lost in conflicting advice. So I created a roadmap, built from years of clinical observation, to help you return to clarity and direction. 👉 Explore the KD–SI™ Foundations program here: [link]

    10 min
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🎙 Welcome to Is My Acne Hormonal? A podcast that helps you decode your breakouts - and listen to what your body is really trying to say. I’m Krystina Dion, founder of the KD–SI™ Framework and also known as The Holistic Skin Detective. After two decades of clinical practice in my own natural skin and spa clinic, I started seeing a deeper pattern emerge - one that no product, prescription, or protocol was fully addressing. Because most acne isn’t “just hormonal.” And your skin isn’t the problem. It’s the messenger. Through the KD–SI™ lens, I help you uncover whether your acne is truly hormone-driven - or whether it’s responding to something deeper: your nervous system, your pace of life, your food environment, or the emotional load you’ve been carrying silently. This podcast is where I share what I’ve learned - from clinical work, from thousands of conversations with women, and from decades of study into what truly heals the body, from the inside out. ✨ How to Use This Podcast: To get the most from what you hear here, start by taking the KD–SI™ Skin Type Quiz. It’s free, takes just a few minutes, and will show you what your unique breakout pattern is trying to tell you - and where to begin. From there, you can listen to the episodes most aligned with your skin type, your symptoms, and your stage of life. Because your breakouts are not random. They’re part of your body’s intelligence that is calling for alignment. And when you learn how to listen - everything begins to change.

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    theholisticskindetective
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
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