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Your acne, rosacea, and premature aging aren't skin problems—they're signals from deep within your body. While the beauty industry pushes billions in topical treatments like retinol, fillers, and Botox, we're missing what's really causing chronic skin conditions.

Dr. G sits down with fellow naturopathic doctor and integrative dermatologist Dr. Trevor Cates to uncover the truth: every breakout is your body's way of communicating about gut health, hormonal imbalances, and internal inflammation. But the most shocking revelation? "The people with the worst skin often have the weakest boundaries."

Discover the profound mind-body connection behind your skin issues and why stress and emotional boundaries are directly linked to something called "leaky skin"—allowing toxins and chemicals to penetrate your skin barrier. If you've tried every expensive cream and elimination diet without results, this episode reveals the missing piece.

⚫ How chronic stress and weak boundaries create "leaky skin" and barrier breakdown

⚫ Why your face is a direct reflection of gut health, hormones, and systemic inflammation

⚫ The toxic ingredients in skincare products making your skin worse

⚫ The truth about filler damage, Botox risks, and long-term cosmetic procedures

⚫ The non-negotiable products and practices for genuine skin longevity

⚫ How to heal your skin from the inside out using functional medicine principles

✅ Skin conditions are symptoms—not the root cause—of internal imbalance

✅ "Leaky gut" and "leaky skin" are connected through inflammation and stress

✅ Emotional boundaries directly impact your skin's physical boundaries

✅ The beauty industry often worsens skin health with toxic ingredients

✅ True skin transformation requires addressing gut health, hormones, and nervous system regulation

✅ Holistic approaches outperform surface-level treatments for lasting results

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0:00 – Introduction

2:17 – Rapid Fire Questions

5:27 – Journey Into Integrative Dermatology

9:40 – The Gut-Skin Connection

11:08 – Skin Conditions and Gut Imbalances

16:48 – Leaky Gut and Leaky Skin

21:12 – Cortisol and Hormones

28:22 – Birth Control Pills and Skin

34:04 – Botox and Fillers

44:02 – Skincare Routine