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You’ve done all the ‘right’ things: invested in quality skincare, followed the routines, even cleaned up your diet, yet your skin still doesn’t look as vibrant as it used to. What if the culprit isn’t just age, but inflammaging?

In this week’s episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with Dr. Orie Achonwa, a physician and wellness expert, to break down the science and soul of inflammation, aging, and the modern lifestyle that’s accelerating both. Together, they explore how chronic stress, sleep deprivation, processed foods, and our ‘always-on’ digital lives silently inflame the body, and how this shows up on your skin. Dr. Orie blends her background in holistic health and dermatology to reveal how small, intentional changes can restore balance, vitality, and radiance from the inside out.

Key Takeaways:

✓ Inflammaging is real: Chronic, low-grade inflammation accelerates visible signs of aging like fine lines, dullness, and loss of elasticity.

✓ Your skin is an organ of reflection, not just protection. It mirrors your stress, sleep, diet, and emotional well-being.

✓ Sleep is skincare. When cortisol stays high, your barrier weakens and hydration drops, leading to faster aging.

✓ Balanced blood sugar = better collagen. Spikes in glucose cause glycation, which stiffens and weakens skin proteins.

✓ Think beyond “anti-aging.” The goal is to nourish your body with protein, vitamin C, and colorful, whole foods.

✓ You don’t need expensive supplements or extreme routines. Small, consistent lifestyle shifts calm inflammation from the inside out.

Dr. Orie Achonwa is a dermatology research-scientist, award-winning skincare formulator, and has been a wellness coach to corporate elite, entertainers, and a diplomat for over a decade.  Named a Healthcare Innovator by UnitedHealthcare and Female Founder to Watch by Thrive Global, she’s presented her original research on anti-inflammatory modalities for improving the skin barrier at national conferences including the Integrative Dermatology Symposium and Florida Academy of Dermatology. 

She’s the founder of PhytoRadiance™ and creator of Radiance Protocol™ — a science-driven, lifestyle-based system that helps people address the root causes of skin aging through nervous system regulation, gut health, and hormonal balance.

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Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.