Skin Psych

Skin Psych Inc.
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If you’ve ever canceled plans because of a breakout, avoided a mirror, or wondered why your skin has so much power over how you feel about yourself, this podcast is for you. We know a lot about how to treat acne. But what about everything else that comes with having it? Skin Psych is a podcast about the psychological experience of acne. Through conversations with experts and people who know the experience firsthand, Skin Psych looks beyond how to clear our skin and asks a different question: Can we change the way we experience acne, even when we can’t control it?

Episodes

  1. Oct 23

    Episode 5 - Stuck on High Alert: Dr. Keira Barr on Acne, Stress, and the Nervous System

    Generally speaking, a pimple isn’t a life-threatening situation. But sometimes, it can feel like one. There's the frustration of waking up to another breakout, the anxiety about how much worse it might get, and that overwhelming urge to do something about it, preferably immediately. So why does acne have the power to send us into such a state of panic? In this episode, I talk with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Keira Barr about why our bodies can react so strongly to something happening on our skin. We get into the science behind our stress response, the surprising ways we try to regain control, and why doing more isn't always the answer. BOUT DR. KEIRA BARR Dr. Keira Barr is a double board-certified dermatologist, author, and specialist in the mind–skin connection. Combining her background in dermatology with training in somatic trauma therapy and mind-body medicine, she focuses on how stress and the nervous system influence skin health. Her approach, known as somatic psychodermatology, looks beyond traditional skincare to explore the relationship between our physical and emotional well-being. FIND DR. BARR Website: ⁠https://drkeirabarr.com/ Social Media: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drkeirabarr/?hl=en Free Guide: https://drkeirabarr.com/stressrelief FOLLOW SKIN PSYCH Instagram: ⁠⁠@skinpsychpod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@skinpsychpod

  2. Oct 14

    Episode 4 - A Recipe for Anxiety: Dr. Colleen Reichmann on Acne, Food Restrictions, and the Need for Control

    No dairy, no sugar, no gluten. You've cut out just about everything that's supposedly bad for your skin. And yet, somehow, you still have acne. So what happens when trying to eat your way to clear skin starts taking over your life? In this episode, I talk with psychologist Dr. Colleen Reichmann about how acne can change our relationship with food. We explore why restricting what we eat can feel like a way to regain control over unpredictable skin, how healthy habits can sometimes be driven by fear, and why the pursuit of clear skin can make something as simple as enjoying a meal surprisingly complicated. ABOUT DR. COLLEEN REICHMANN Dr. Colleen Reichmann is a clinical psychologist and founder of Wildflower Therapy, a Philadelphia-based group practice specializing in eating disorders. Her work also focuses on body image and anxiety, exploring the psychological and social factors that shape our relationships with food and our bodies. FIND DR. REICHMANN Website: https://www.wildflowertherapyllc.com/ Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/drcolleenreichmann/?hl=en FOLLOW SKIN PSYCH Instagram: ⁠@skinpsychpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠@skinpsychpod

  3. Sep 30

    Episode 3 – More Than a Bad Habit: Dr. Laura Chackes on the Psychology of Skin Picking and Acne

    Skin picking seems like a skin problem. After all, the evidence is right there on our faces. But what if a big part of what’s going on isn’t happening on our skin at all? In this episode, I talk with psychologist Dr. Laura Chackes about what happens in the brain when the urge to pick takes over. We explore why picking can bring relief, why having acne can make the urge even harder to resist, why “just stop touching your face” isn’t particularly helpful when we haven’t answered the bigger question: why do we want to pick in the first place? Because sometimes understanding what we’re doing to our skin starts with understanding what’s happening in our brain. ABOUT DR. LAURA CHACKES: Dr. Laura Chackes is a licensed psychologist and founder of the Center for Mindfulness & CBT in St. Louis, specializing in OCD and body-focused repetitive behaviors, including skin picking. She has been leading therapy groups for people with BFRBs since 2012 and developed a mindfulness-based group treatment for BFRBs that is currently being studied in collaboration with UCLA researcher Dr. Erika Nurmi. FIND DR. CHACKES Her therapy group practice: https://mindfulstl.com/ Her book: https://www.amazon.com/Bfrb-Workbook-Teens-Young-Adults/dp/1805018655 The BFRB Foundation website: https://www.bfrbfoundation.org/ Picking Me Foundation website: https://pickingme.org/ Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/laurachackes/ FOLLOW SKIN PSYCH Instagram: ⁠@skinpsychpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠@skinpsychpod

  4. Sep 25

    Episode 2 - When Thoughts Feel Like Facts: Dr. Mina Guirguis on Changing the Way We Think About Our Acne

    You see a breakout. You check the mirror. Then you check it again. And somehow, five minutes later, your brain has decided your entire face is ruined. So… how did we get here? In this episode, I talk with psychologist and psychodermatology specialist Dr. Mina Guirguis about why acne can trigger such powerful thoughts and emotions, why some people are affected more than others, and whether we can actually change the way our brains respond to our skin. And, perhaps most importantly: just because you think something about your acne, does that make it true? ABOUT DR. MINA GUIRGUISDr. Mina Guirguis is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychodermatologist specializing in the psychological and emotional impact of skin conditions. His work uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to help people navigate the connection between skin and emotional well-being. FIND DR. GUIRGUISWebsite: https://www.theemotionalwellnesscenterforskindisorders.com/ FOLLOW SKIN PSYCH Instagram: @skinpsychpod TikTok: @skinpsychpod

  5. Sep 25

    Episode 1 - Welcome to Skin Psych: The Part of Acne We Don’t Talk About

    After more than two decades of acne, I know more about it than anyone who didn't go to medical school probably should. I've spent years trying to figure out what causes it, what makes it worse, and, most importantly, how to make it go away. Then, one Friday morning, a breakout made me wonder if I’d been thinking about acne all wrong. In the first episode of Skin Psych, I’m starting with the question that inspired this whole podcast: What happens when acne starts affecting more than just your skin? Welcome to Skin Psych. FOLLOW SKIN PSYCH Instagram: ⁠@skinpsychpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠@skinpsychpod⁠

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If you’ve ever canceled plans because of a breakout, avoided a mirror, or wondered why your skin has so much power over how you feel about yourself, this podcast is for you. We know a lot about how to treat acne. But what about everything else that comes with having it? Skin Psych is a podcast about the psychological experience of acne. Through conversations with experts and people who know the experience firsthand, Skin Psych looks beyond how to clear our skin and asks a different question: Can we change the way we experience acne, even when we can’t control it?

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  • Creator
    Skin Psych Inc.
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Skin Psych Inc.
  • Show Website
    Skin Psych