If you’ve ever dealt with stubborn skin issues like eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, or other fungal skin rashes—and felt frustrated by only getting temporary relief with creams, steroids, or medicated shampoos—this episode is for you. We’ll be exploring how an imbalanced gut microbiome can show up on our skin and what it really takes to heal from the inside out.

⏱️ Chapters: 

• (00:00) — Episode Teaser
• (00:24) — Welcome to the GutFit Nutrition Podcast
• (01:14) — Today's Episode & Our Guest
• (01:50) — Julia's Background & Career Journey

• (06:04) — What eczema is, treatments & steroid withdrawal
• (15:39) — Root causes beyond genetics & the gut–skin link
• (21:15) — Hormones, birth control & eczema flare triggers
• (26:40) — Diet patterns, food fears & stress connection
• (30:54) — Food restriction, allergies & gut microbiome
• (33:02) — Nervous system, stress & eczema flares
• (39:07) — Seborrheic dermatitis: causes & symptoms
• (44:11) — Antifungal treatments & beyond the shampoo
• (47:24) — Sugar, microbiome balance & fungal skin health
• (50:02) — Constipation, detox & skin inflammation
• (54:23) — Final takeaways, support & healing hope

👤 Today’s Guest:Julia Chien, RD

Julia Chien, a Registered Dietitian based in Vancouver, B.C., who specializes in supporting individuals with chronic inflammation, eczema, and digestive issues through an integrative, root-cause approach. Julia brings such a unique perspective—not only from her professional work with hundreds of clients—but also from her own journey overcoming eczema and Topical Steroid Withdrawal.

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