This week on the Skin Deep MDs, holistic nutritionist and cleanse expert Elissa Goodman joins Dr. Mamina Turegano, Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, and Dr. Jenny Liu to share how cancer and loss reshaped her approach to wellness—and why true healing should feel nourishing, not punishing. From hydration that actually hydrates (minerals matter) to calming the nervous system, supporting the gut–skin axis, and her S.O.U.P. Cleanse philosophy, Elissa breaks down simple, sustainable pillars you can start today.

Big Topics We Cover

Why minerals matter more than “more water” for true hydration

The four non-negotiables: hydrate, sleep, move, manage stress

Gut–skin axis 101: probiotics that help, hidden sugars to avoid, and basic liver support

The S.O.U.P. Cleanse: warm, easy-to-digest vegetables + plant proteins to calm the system

Diet debates without dogma: a balanced, Mediterranean-leaning approach that lasts

Nervous system care: practical tools to down-regulate stress and support digestion

Simple, realistic starting points if you feel inflamed, bloated, or stuck

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