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Can we talk about how incredible our skin is? It’s the largest organ in our body—how we present ourselves to the world. 11 miles of blood vessels, providing a first line of defense, and a mirror into our health and well-being. Our skin is really our biggest guidepost. It sends us important messages, reflecting our lifestyle, nutrition, and sometimes our thoughts. So, let’s shine a spotlight on our skin. Let’s go deep into skin health: what it means, what it looks like, and how to have it. Ni ...
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In this last episode of season one of Skinquiries, we’re talking about plaque psoriasis, the trials of struggling with a visible and sometimes isolating skin condition, and the triumphs of overcoming self-consciousness and finding accurate treatment. We’re joined by Jeanelle Rodriguez, who found confidence in herself regardless of the state of her …
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For decades, Bobbi Brown has used her light touch and expert eye to allow people’s natural beauty to shine. That’s why we are so excited that the beauty brand founder and makeup artist is joining us for an in-depth discussion about aging. There’s no turning back time and no magic in a bottle, so how do we accept the inevitable changes to our skin a…
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Our skin is a reflection of what we put into our body. From breakouts to flare-ups, nutrition can be our skin's best friend or its worst enemy. But with so much conflicting advice online, it can be challenging to figure out what really works. So, let's cut through the noise and explore the connection between our gut and our skin. In this episode of…
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What’s a workout without a little sweat? It feels good to leave it all on the yoga mat and it's hard to deny that post-workout glow, but what about the post-workout acne or flare-up? Let’s explore how to get in a good, solid sweat without sacrificing our skin. In this episode of Skinquries, our experts Dr. Thivi Maruthappu and Dr. Mamina Turegano h…
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In this episode of Skinquiries, we’re talking to men about men because we wanted to check in and see how they’re thinking about their skin these days. It’s a topic often overlooked in skincare conversations, so let’s explore the stigma surrounding skincare for men and how it contradicts the reality of acne, plaque psoriasis, and other skin issues. …
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What does stress look like on our skin? How do we treat the symptoms? What are the best ways to manage stress? This episode hits close to home. Host Nicole Berrie watched her husband Nick Moshkovich suffer through painful episodes brought on by itchy, flaking, and burning skin. It took a lot of trial and error until Nick finally found relief in the…
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You’ve heard of it, you’ve seen it, but have you tried it? We are talking about cold plunges! While our host, Nicole Berrie, prefers the soothing embrace of a steamy sauna to the invigorating rush of a cold plunge, she’s open to the idea of a cold dunk and all of its benefits to your skin. When it comes to cold plunges, those who love it, love it a…
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Lounging in the sun can make you feel and look great but without the proper care, you might be unintentionally hurting your skin. In our first episode of Skinquiries, Nicole Berrie explores our skin’s relationship with the sun. Nicole speaks to skin cancer survivor and patient advocate Jacqueline Smith about the dangers of assuming that any skin is…
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As you exit the building and enter the parking lot, he asks if you’ve heard of the cicadas and you say no. He says they’ve been underground for 15 years now and that’s one the longest periods of time that they’ve ever hibernated. You jokingly say that you are here now and maybe you’ll bring them out. You wink at your new friend, it’s time to start …
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Your attention is drawn to the faint sound of singing. As you slowly gain consciousness it becomes louder and louder. It sounds like church hymns. That doesn’t make any sense. You haven’t been to church since you were a kid. You open your eyes and stare straight ahead. Your vision is out of focus, but you can make out the colors of white and brown.…
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It’s Sunday night at 11 pm. It’s 4 weeks before the murder. You are staring at your phone. She is late again. She’s not your girlfriend, at least not in public. You pace around the small room. There’s not much here, except for a large bed, which sits in the middle of the room. It’s layered with crisp white sheets. The room is a little cramped, but …
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His kitchen is large and opens out into the living room. The bright open space stands in stark contrast to the stove, which is covered in layers of grease. You begin scrubbing as hard as you can. You think about how the stove got to be this way. It must have taken months of neglect at least, how could someone just ignore this kind of build-up? Mayb…
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It’s Sunday morning and you are arriving at the diner for your shift. It’s a hot summer day and the church crowd is thinner than normal. A few of the other servers are sent home early, but you volunteer to stay. This is when it happens. You only have one hour left on the clock, when he sits in your section, the diner is half empty by now, but his p…
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You started to realize how different your world could be with someone like him and you started to feel the first flickers of love. It’s a different kind of love than you have ever felt before. It’s slow and steady, but it’s also a love that only seems to grow. In fact, it’s grown to the point that you are ready to reveal your secret, the secret tha…
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