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Episode 159: Skincare and Stress
When your mind runs hot, your skin often tells the story—and in this episode, that story becomes a path to relief. Dr. Jeanne Retief joins Autumn to trace the invisible thread between anxiety and the skin, sharing how panic disorder reshaped her life and inspired FIGGI Beauty, a line created for dry, sensitive skin. Together they unpack why stress can spark burning, redness, itching, and breakouts, how cortisol and the fight-or-flight response sensitize nerve endings just beneath the skin, and why gentle, consistent routines can feel like shade on a too-bright day.
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