The Eczema Podcast

Waking up with TSW, feeling like your skin is on fire, and unable to face the mirror? This was Ashni’s daily reality while battling severe eczema and enduring topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). ​ In this powerful episode of The Eczema Podcast, Ashni opens up about her incredible journey. After years of relying on steroids and struggling with relentless inflammation, conventional treatments offered no answers. But discovering holistic healing transformed her life. ​ Tune in to learn from Ashni’s inspiring story, including: ​ - How she overcame years of steroid dependency - The root causes that fueled her eczema flares - The exact protocol that helped her conquer TSW - How perseverance and resilience became her greatest allies ​ If you’re ready to take control of your eczema, book your free breakthrough call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results   ​ Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema here: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide   ​ For more tips, resources, and support, visit www.eczemaconquerors.com  

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗰𝘇𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲? ​ Like no matter what you try, you're always seen as "𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒄𝒛𝒆𝒎𝒂"? ​ ​ In this heartfelt episode, Abby Lai shares an important message for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their skin condition. She discusses how eczema can impact how you see yourself and why it's crucial to separate your identity from your condition to start feeling better. ​ Abby also shares techniques and therapies that have helped her and her clients calm their minds and regain control over their lives. ​ ​ ✅ Stop saying 𝒎𝒚 𝒆𝒄𝒛𝒆𝒎𝒂 and start seeing yourself as someone on the path to healing. ​ ✅ 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 – stress can make your eczema worse, but it can be managed. ​ ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗮 𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 break free from negative feelings and memories. ​ ​ It's time to change the way you think and remember that you're more than your skin condition. ​ ​ If you're ready to take charge of your eczema, book your free call today: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results ​ Get my free guide: 15 Overlooked Causes of Eczema here: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide ​ For more tips and support, visit www.eczemaconquerors.com

Has eczema ever made you feel disconnected from the people you love? You're not alone - and your feelings are deeply valid. ​ In this heartfelt episode, Abby sits down with three incredible team members from Eczema Conquerors - Katy, Steph, and Timothy - as they open up about their personal journeys with eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). ​ Together, they explore the often unspoken ways eczema can shape our relationships—from dating and intimacy to friendships and family life. You'll hear real stories of isolation, vulnerability, resilience, and the surprising ways healing can bring people closer. ​ Whether you've struggled with feeling seen, feared rejection, or longed for deeper connection while managing your skin, this episode will meet you right where you are. Tune in for raw conversations, relatable moments, and empowering reflections on navigating love and connection while living with eczema. ​ Take charge of your eczema today by booking a free breakthrough call: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results ​ Also, grab my free guide on "15 Hidden Causes of Eczema" here: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide ​ For more helpful tips and resources, visit www.eczemaconquerors.com

Did you know that many eczema sufferers often experience significant bacterial or fungal overgrowth—or even a combination of both? ​ This is why treatments that only focus on addressing bacterial overgrowth might not fully help the skin, especially if fungal overgrowth hasn't been addressed. ​ In this episode, Abby welcomes JP, from the Eczema Conquerors Team. With over 10 years of experience treating eczema, JP dives deep into the connection between gut health and skin conditions. ​ Here's what you'll learn: ​ - The different gut microbes (like staph, strep, and candida) and their impact on eczema - How to differentiate between bacterial and fungal overgrowth on the skin - The role of malassezia in seborrheic dermatitis and fungal overgrowth - How long it can take for the gut to recover from antibiotics (hint: over a year!) - The link between recurring yeast infections, digestive issues, and eczema flares ​ ​ Want to learn more from our team? Book your free breakthrough call now and start your journey: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results ​ Get my free guide on 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide ​ For more resources and support, www.eczemaconquerors.com

Looking for a gentler, more natural way to calm your eczema-prone skin? ​ In today's episode, we're diving into a powerful solution you might not have heard of yet: Hypochlorous Acid. ​ 💧 This naturally occurring compound helps soothe irritated skin, reduce inflammation, and support your skin barrier — all without the harsh chemicals found in most conventional creams. ​ Shop it in this product: Active Skin Repair: https://shop.bldgactive.com/?rfsn=6949877.e65a43 ​ We'll break down what hypochlorous acid is, how it works, and exactly how to use it for eczema. If you're ready to trade stinging lotions for something that actually supports healing, this one's for you. ​ 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼:​ 🔹 Hypochlorous acid is antipruritic (anti-itch) and anti-inflammatory in a mouse model of atopic dermatitis: www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29028288/ ​ 🔹 Assessing the effects of common topical exposures on skin bacteria associated with atopic dermatitis: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ski2.41 ​ ​Book your free breakthrough call: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results ​ Get my free guide on 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide ​ For more resources and support: www.eczemaconquerors.com

What if your eczema wasn't just about your skin—but about your story? ​ In this powerful episode, we dive into the often-overlooked connection between emotional stress, nervous system dysregulation, and eczema flares. Our guest, Sean, who is on our Eczema Conquerors team, shares his clinical insights into how remedies can support deep emotional healing and help the skin recover naturally. ​ You'll learn: ​🔹 How emotional states like sadness and homesickness can show up in the skin 🔹 What terrain theory teaches us about internal imbalances and chronic flares 🔹 How the body stores and responds to emotional stress—and how to release it 🔹 Real case studies that show the link between emotions and eczema 🔹 How flower essences gently support the healing process from the inside out ​ Book your free breakthrough call: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results ​ Get my free guide on 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide ​ For more resources and support: www.eczemaconquerors.com

In this raw and personal solo episode, I'm opening up about one of the biggest mistakes I made on my path to recovery—and how it kept me stuck far longer than I needed to be. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still not seeing progress, this one's for you.

You'll learn:

- Why diet alone won't heal your eczema (and what's missing) - The real reason your skin is the last to improve - How to uncover the root causes that are quietly sabotaging your progress - What your gut and adrenals have to do with your flare-ups - Why rushing the healing process can backfire—and what to focus on instead

Book your free breakthrough call: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results

Get my free guide on 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide

For more resources and support: www.eczemaconquerors.com

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Imagine battling eczema since infancy, enduring relentless flares, only to then face not one—but two cancer diagnoses. In this powerful episode, Jen opens up about her extraordinary path through illness, resilience, and transformation.

She takes us back to her early struggles with severe eczema, sharing what it was like growing up in a body that constantly felt like it was betraying her. But her story doesn't stop there. Jen walks us through her near-death experience—ICU admission, blood clots, intubation, a stroke, and the fight to learn how to walk again—all while not knowing if she would make it out alive.

This episode is about more than survival. It's about reclaiming your health, your identity, and your power. Jen's story is a reminder: no matter how impossible healing may feel, there is always hope. And if she can rise from all of this, so can you.

Your healing starts now.

Book your free breakthrough call: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results

Get my free guide on 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide

For more resources and support: www.eczemaconquerors.com

Could red light therapy be the key to eczema relief with fewer side effects?

In this video, I compare red light therapy to phototherapy, revealing the surprising benefits and differences between the two. From stimulating collagen production to reducing inflammation, red light therapy offers multiple advantages. But how does it stack up against phototherapy, which uses UV rays to treat eczema?

Learn more about whether red light therapy could be a game-changer for your skin. *The red light device I use is by Red Therapy Co (use code ABBYTAI for $25 off).

Sources: https://doi.org/10.1038/jid.2009.186

Book your free breakthrough call: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results

Get my free guide on 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide

For more resources and support: www.eczemaconquerors.com

Could your laundry detergent be making your eczema worse? Even products that claim to be "natural" might have hidden ingredients that can trigger skin allergies! ​ In this solo episode, Abby, shares an unexpected discovery about a common ingredient found in many household items that could be damaging your skin. Abby opens up about her own struggles with skin problems and infections, which only got worse until she realized her "healthy" detergent was part of the issue. ​ She highlights a specific ingredient called Methylisothiazolinone (MI), which has been identified as a major cause of skin allergies, particularly in children. ​ Here are some key points from the episode: • 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗲 (𝗠𝗜) has been recognized as a top skin allergen and is linked to a growing number of allergic reactions to skin products. ​ • 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗲 (𝗠𝗜) is found in a wide range of products, including baby lotions, cosmetics, bath items, sunscreens, deodorants, and even those labeled as 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 or 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰. ​ • 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲 products containing 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝘆𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗲 (𝗠𝗜), but switching to safer alternatives can really help improve skin health. ​ Need guidance? Book a complimentary breakthrough call with here: https://www.conqueryoureczema.com/results ​ Get your free guide on 15 Overlooked Root Causes of Eczema: https://conqueryoureczema.com/root-causes-guide ​ For more resources and support, visit: www.eczemaconquerors.com