311: Gut Health, Hormonal Acne, and Lymphatic Drainage with Wellness It-Girl, Steph Robinson (Flashback Friday)
#311: Steph Robinson has become one of the internet's favorite wellness creators for making healthy living feel luxurious instead of restrictive—but her own path to wellness wasn't nearly as effortless as it looks. Behind the glowing skin and beautiful recipes were years of hormonal acne, debilitating digestive issues, chronic bloating, and even losing her period for six years.
In this episode, Steph opens up about the healing journey she's never fully shared before and the changes that actually transformed her health.
You'll learn:
Steph's journey healing hormonal acne, gut issues, and losing her period for six years
The surprising connection between gut health, hormones, digestion, and skin
How to balance your blood sugar for better energy, fewer cravings, and healthier hormones
Why restrictive diets often backfire (and what to do instead)
The "abundance mindset" around food that changed Steph's relationship with eating
What Steph eats in a typical day to prioritize protein and support her health
The best supplements to consider
Steph's protocol for healing SIBO and improving digestion
How stress, cortisol, and intense exercise can affect women's hormones
Simple ways to reduce puffiness, support lymphatic drainage, and recover while traveling
Steph's minimalist skincare philosophy for healthier, calmer skin
CHAPTERS:
00:20 - Intro
01:08 - Steph's Health Journey: Healing Acne, Gut Issues & Finding Nutrition
05:32 - The Problem with Restrictive Diets & the Abundance Mindset
10:18 - European Eating Habits vs. American Wellness Culture
15:08 - How Steph Healed Her Hormones, Gut & Skin
21:05 - Supplements, Testing & Why Personalized Wellness Matters
25:20 - Steph's SIBO Protocol, Stress Reduction & Breathwork
30:12 - What Steph Eats in a Day for Blood Sugar & Hormone Health
34:40 - Reducing Puffiness, Travel Wellness & Daily Healthy Habits
38:05 - Simple Skincare, Beauty Tips & Rapid-Fire Questions
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