{"podcast":{"title":"Keep It Clear","slug":"keep-it-clear-6417727","podcast_index_feed_id":6417727,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/keep-it-clear","website_url":"https://katiestewartwellness.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vjqVtw1CPUJuKbqWl6wZ38HvMywIK6TvfNGdIJiausg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81NzQ4/YTZhODY4YmQxNmZl/YTI0ZDUyYTM5ZTIx/ZTRlZS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Katie Stewart, RHN & Cris Brown, RHN","episode_count":164,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T22:17:20.935130+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-clear-6417727"},"episode":{"title":"S04E21. Hormonal Acne & Your Cycle: Why Your Skin Changes Every Week","slug":"s04e21-hormonal-acne-your-cycle-why-your-skin-changes-every-week","published_at":"2026-05-27T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-clear-6417727/s04e21-hormonal-acne-your-cycle-why-your-skin-changes-every-week","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-clear-6417727","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/121f93fd","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/121f93fd/0f2c9aec.mp3","summary":"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 Almanac Clearer Skin in 30 Days https://katiestewartwellness.com/lp/acne-face-mapping The HTMA Testing Package The DUTCH Testing Package The GI Map Testing Package Acne 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: @katiestewartwellness Loved this episode? Leave us a review, it truly helps more people find the show! 🙏 💜 Lea…","meta_description":"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 brea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2349,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/keep-it-clear-6417727/episodes/s04e21-hormonal-acne-your-cycle-why-your-skin-changes-every-week/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/keep-it-clear-6417727/s04e21-hormonal-acne-your-cycle-why-your-skin-changes-every-week.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}