Do you ever look in the mirror and feel like your skin tells a story you didn’t choose? Breakouts, inflammation, fatigue — they’re not just surface issues. They’re signals from your body, calling for healing from the inside out.

In this powerful conversation, Rachel Brooks sits down with Robyn Spangler, functional dietitian and founder of The Clear Skin Lab and Ravi Minerals, to unpack how our skin, hormones, and emotional health are connected.

Together, they dive into the hidden root causes of skin and hormonal struggles — and how restoring confidence begins with caring for your body, mind, and spirit.

Whether you’re battling acne, burnout, or self-doubt, this episode will help you find freedom, clarity, and confidence that shines from within.

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome + Robyn’s story of struggling with confidence and clear skin

[03:30] Robyn’s journey: from personal health struggles to founding The Clear Skin Lab

[07:00] How stress, hormones, and gut health affect your skin

[11:30] Why healing isn’t just about what you eat — it’s about how you live

[15:00] The emotional weight of breakouts and the link between confidence and identity

[19:00] Understanding your body’s signals instead of fighting them

[23:30] Root-cause healing: how to balance hormones naturally

[28:00] Why your worth isn’t defined by your reflection

[33:00] The role of grace, rest, and surrender in healing

[37:00] Practical steps for healing from within

[41:00] Healing is possible, and it starts with peace

Key Takeaways

• Healing begins when you stop fixing symptoms and start listening to your body.
• Your skin isn’t your enemy — it’s your body’s messenger.
• Confidence is built through self-compassion, not control.
• Hormonal balance and inner peace are deeply connected.

Favorite Quotes

“Healing your skin starts from within — not just with food, but with how you think, rest, and speak to yourself.” – Robyn Spangler

“You’re being invited to listen, rest, and trust the process.” – Rachel Brooks

Next Steps to Support Your Journey

• The Confidence Reset — a 3-part guided journal and confidence builder to reclaim, rebuild, and restore from the inside out.
• The Identity Reset - a 10-minute guide to lead you back "home" to who you're called and created to be.

Connect with Robyn Spangler

Website: theclearskinlab.com Shop Ravi Minerals: raviminerals.com Instagram: @theclearskinlab

Stay Connected with Rachel Brooks

Listen + Subscribe: iamrachelbrooks.com/podcast Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks Website: iamrachelbrooks.com