Keep It Clear

If you've ever typed a long acne question into our DMs at midnight, this is the episode where we finally answer it.

In this episode, Katie and Cris run a rapid-fire listener Q&A, and Katie doesn't give Cris a single question in advance. They work through thirteen of the questions that land in the DMs most often, with Cris taking the root-cause side and Katie taking skincare. From Accutane relapse to perimenopause breakouts to one-sided acne to the difference between a dark mark and an actual scar, this one covers a lot of ground fast. If...

If you've been handed a blood pressure prescription and no explanation, this conversation will change what you ask at your next appointment.

In this episode, Katie sits down with Mark Young, PhD, CEO of Zona and host of the Age Defiantly podcast, to talk about why heart health stops being a men's issue somewhere around age 45. They get into what happens to your blood vessels when estrogen production drops, why hypertension became its own diagnosis instead of a clue, and how the same root-cause thinking Katie uses for skin applies to your heart. From protein folding and...

If your blood work keeps coming back "normal" but your skin, sleep, and hormones say otherwise, this episode explains exactly what's getting missed.

In this episode, Katie and Cris pull back the curtain on the functional labs they've been using in their acne practice since 2020, long before anyone else was using them for skin. They break down why standard blood labs only capture a snapshot of one moment, how your body quietly buffers its blood chemistry to keep things looking "fine," and why that masking is the reason so many people feel awful with textbook-normal...

You've got the probiotic, the binder, and the gut protocol, and your skin still isn't budging. This episode explains the step almost everyone skips.

We sat down with Dylan Gemelli, host of The Dylan Gemelli Podcast, to talk about why nervous system regulation has to come before any protocol you run. Dylan shares the origin story behind his work (four-sport athlete, international model, two years in prison, a full rebuild at 30) and the emotional reset that changed how he approaches health. From what NAD actually does inside your cells to why injectable NAD doesn't work...

You don't need a $500 stool test to know something's off in your gut. Your symptoms have been telling you for years.

In this episode, Katie and Cris break down the patterns they've seen over and over across hundreds of stool tests run on acne clients. They walk through the three umbrellas everything falls under: gut infections and overgrowths, broken-down digestion, and a leaky gut lining. From H. pylori and candida to low stomach acid and sluggish bile flow, they name the exact mechanisms connecting your gut to your skin, plus the everyday symptoms that point...

If you've been buying products labeled "acne safe" and still breaking out, the label might be the problem, not your skin.

Katie and Cris sit down with Marlee Eyre, a former Clear Skin Solution client and the founder of Klenzera, an app that scans your skincare and makeup for pore-clogging ingredients. They get into why "non-comedogenic" and "acne safe" are unregulated marketing claims, where comedogenic ratings actually come from, and why foundations, moisturizers, and SPF are the sneakiest hiding spots for pore-cloggers. Marlee also shares her own journey through the program, from a bad breakout caused...

If you keep hearing that you "should be using AI" but have no idea what that actually looks like for your health or your business, this conversation pulls back the curtain.

In this episode, Katie and Cris get real about how they're actually using AI behind the scenes at KSW, the good, the messy, and the parts that still freak Cris out. They cover everything from how Cris went from a hard no to cautiously on board, to the exact checklist they run before trusting AI with anything, to why you should never let it...

That "third party tested" label on your supplements, peptides, and protein powder probably means a lot less than you think it does.

In this episode, Katie and Cris get spicy on one of the most misunderstood phrases in the wellness world: "third party tested." Cris breaks down the four levels of testing, from a company grading its own homework to truly independent watchdog testing, and explains why the version on almost every bottle tells you nothing about whether the product is actually safe. From peptide purity tests that skip heavy metals, to what the FDA does...

If you feel like you're doing all the things for your skin and still stuck, this episode is the reset you need.

In this episode, Katie and Cris get real about why "doing all the things" usually isn't the answer for clearing your skin. They break down the free, boring, daily foundations most people skip or do in the wrong order, why being educated isn't the same as being accurate, and why the body has a built-in order it needs before skin can change. From under-eating and the shiny object trap to lifestyle stacking and...

If you've been doing everything right and your skin still isn't where you want it, Monique's story is the reminder you need that slow progress is still progress.

In this episode, Katie and Cris sit down with Monique, one of Cris's clients in The Clear Skin Solution, to walk through a year-long healing journey that was anything but linear. They get into how her acne work opened the door to deeper gut healing, why H. pylori and a mysterious bloating pattern needed more than a food-elimination approach, and how specialized lab testing finally gave her...

If you've ever watched a wellness influencer's 3-hour morning routine and felt like you'll never measure up, this episode is your permission slip to let that go.

In this episode, Katie and Cris throw out their planned topic and get spicy and unfiltered about their biggest pet peeves in the health and wellness space. They get into why "perfect routine" influencer content quietly makes people feel inadequate, why Cris thinks affirmations actually support a lie for most people (especially anyone with acne), and why visualization works where repeating "I am beautiful" falls flat. They go...

If you've been quietly wondering whether a GLP-1 like Ozempic is the answer, and what it might do to your skin, this is the honest, no-judgment breakdown nobody's giving you.

In this episode, Katie and Cris take a fully neutral, education-first look at GLP-1s and your skin. They break down what GLP-1 actually is (a hormone your body already makes), what the medication does differently, and what really happens in those first months and when you stop. From slowed digestion and rapid fat loss to the gut, the liver, and your minerals, they connect...

Over 50% of people have H. pylori and have no idea — and it could be the root cause behind your acne, fatigue, and hormone chaos.

Katie and Cris are finally dedicating a full episode to one of the most common findings on their clients' GI maps: H. pylori. In this episode, they break down what H. pylori actually is, how you pick it up, why it's so hard to get rid of, and the very real damage it does to your stomach acid, nutrient absorption, hormones, and skin. They also get into why antibiotics alone often don't work, wh...

If you've tried everything for your skin and you're wondering whether a holistic, root-cause approach is worth your money, this episode is the honest gut-check no one gives you.

In this episode, Katie and Cris get real about something most practitioners won't say out loud: the holistic, inside-out approach to clearing acne isn't for everyone. After more than a decade and thousands of clients, they break down exactly who this kind of work fits and who it doesn't, from the mindset traits that predict results to the patterns that quietly sabotage them. They cover why...

If you've tried everything and your skin still won't clear, mold exposure might be the piece nobody's looked at yet. Katie and Cris are diving into one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic acne: mycotoxin burden. In this episode, they break down what mycotoxins actually are, how mold exposure silently disrupts your gut, liver, and hormones, and why your skin keeps flaring even when you're doing all the right things. They also cover where mold hides (including in your food and supplements), who's most susceptible, and why this is absolutely not a DIY protocol situation.

Sleep isn't just rest, and if you're struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, your body is trying to tell you something.

Katie and Cris are getting into one of the most common issues they see with clients: sleep. In this episode, they break down what your body is actually doing while you sleep, why so many people are stuck in that wired-but-tired cycle, and what's really driving the problem — from blood sugar crashes and mineral imbalances to cortisol patterns and gut health. They also walk through their sleep supplement ladder so you know exactly wh...

If your skin looks like three different people in a month, you're not imagining it, and your cycle is the reason why.

In this episode, Katie and Cris break down the four phases of your menstrual cycle and what each one is actually telling you about your skin. They cover the quick hormone 101 (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and the wildcard cortisol), what breakouts mean in each phase based on where they show up, and why the week before your period is the real stress test for your whole body. From jawline cysts to chin breakouts to...

Getting told your iron is low and handed a supplement isn't the whole story — and for a lot of people, it's actually making things worse.

Katie and Cris are diving deep into one of the most misunderstood minerals out there: iron. In this episode, they break down everything iron actually does in the body (hint: it's way more than energy), why low iron is rarely just about low iron, and why blindly supplementing without understanding the root cause can backfire fast. From gut infections and low stomach acid to estrogen dominance and pathogen load, this ep...

Katie and Cris are breaking down the lifestyle fundamentals that quietly make or break your skin (and why most people skip right past them in search of the next big thing). From how well you're chewing your food to when you're eating it, these are the foundational habits that support blood sugar, digestion, hormones, and yes, your skin. Simple, free, and wildly underrated — this episode is your reminder that the basics work when you actually do them.

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Katie and Cris sit down with Lindsay Nahmiache, CEO of Veriphy Skincare, a Canadian-founded, science-backed brand born out of research at the University of Guelph. In this episode, they get into why ingredient quality matters more than marketing hype, how to spot a white-labelled skincare product, and why less is genuinely more when it comes to your skin. Lindsay also shares what makes Canadian skincare standards different, why fragrance is a hormone disruptor you'll want to ditch, and how the skincare industry is finally starting to shift toward science and simplicity.

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Katie and Cris are back with a timely episode all about what an acne detox actually means (hint: it's not a juice cleanse). They break down the key detoxification organs, why the liver and skin are so deeply connected, and why aggressive detox protocols can do more harm than good. From daily hydration habits to nervous system support and seasonal eating, this episode is packed with simple, sustainable ways to keep your detox pathways flowing all spring long.

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Your skin doesn't just randomly freak out; it's sending you a message, and it's time to start listening.

In this episode, Katie and Cris break down what's really going on when rashes, hives, and mystery skin flares show up out of nowhere. From histamine reactions to gut dysfunction to chronic inflammatory conditions like eczema, they're walking you through how to decode what your body is actually communicating and what to do about it from the inside out.

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What Really Matters When Choosing Supplements with Kat Schneider

Not all supplements are created equal, and the pretty bottle on Instagram is not a good enough reason to buy it.

Kat Schneider is the founder and CEO of Ritual, the number one clinically studied prenatal supplement brand in the US. After struggling to find a prenatal she could actually trust during her own pregnancy, Kat built a company from the ground up with transparency, safety, and real science at its core.

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You don't need to be bloated, constipated, or running to the bathroom for your gut to be driving your acne. Shocking? Maybe. Important? Absolutely.

In this episode, Katie and Cris break down the digestive red flags most people are completely overlooking, why your gut is almost always part of the acne picture, and how your gut, brain, and skin are all in constant conversation with each other. If you've ever said "I don't have gut issues" and dismissed it as a root cause, this one's for you.

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Sometimes the thing standing between you and clear skin isn't doing more, it's doing less.

In this episode, Katie and Cris sit down with client Tay, a functional diagnostic nutrition student who came in with a mountain of labs, a hefty supplement stack, and skin that was still struggling. Tay shares her journey from years of cystic acne and overwhelming protocols to finally finding clarity, both in her skin and her mindset, through simplification, surrender, and learning to trust her body.

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Your skin was "fine" on the pill, so why is it freaking out now that you've come off it?

In this episode, Katie and Cris get real about what's actually happening in your body when you go on or come off the birth control pill, and why your doctor's answer of "just go back on it" is keeping you stuck. From gut health to hormonal rebounds to the supplement mistakes that make things worse, this one's packed with the honest conversation you wish you'd had before you ever took that first pill.

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If you're finding chunks of hair in the shower and quietly panicking, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Katie and Cris break down why hair loss and thinning is never random, and what your body is actually trying to communicate through it. From mineral deficiencies and stress loads to iron, thyroid, hormones, and blood sugar, they're walking you through how to read the signals and what to start doing about it from the inside out.

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Savannah's been dealing with acne since middle school. She's tried Proactiv, prescription topicals, birth control, esthetician peels, and literally everything the internet told her to try. So when she says this journey changed her life... she means it. In this episode, Savannah joins Katie and Cris to get real about what six months of inside-out skin work actually looked like, and spoiler: the biggest shifts had nothing to do with skincare.

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If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" but still can't lose weight, clear your skin, or feel like yourself again - this episode is for you. Katie and Cris sit down with Elizabeth Aylor, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, to dig into what's actually going on beneath the surface. Spoiler: it's probably not a calorie problem.

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If you’ve been feeling like you need a second mortgage just to fix your skin, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re getting honest about why wellness feels so expensive and what you actually need to focus on first. Because clear skin shouldn’t feel unattainable.

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• The hidden costs of holistic care - and why it feels so personal.
• Why skipping foundations keeps backfiring on your acne journey.
• The mindset shifts that can change your results fast.
• How fear of food and flare...

You can eat all the "clean" food in the world and still break out. If you've been doing everything right with your diet but your skin isn't improving, this episode is for you. Katie and Cris are breaking down what actually matters when it comes to skin nutrition, and spoiler: it's not just about eating organic.

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If you're dealing with acne as an adult, you probably feel really alone in it. You scroll social media and see all these perfectly filtered faces and think something's wrong with you. But here's the thing: you're not the only one going through this. Hailey tried everything before finding what actually worked, and her story might just sound a lot like yours.

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Katie and Cris talk about acne burnout, the part of the acne journey no one really prepares you for. The phase where you’ve done enough diets, supplements, and skincare changes that your body isn’t the only thing tired, your motivation is too.

This episode breaks down why chronic acne feels so heavy emotionally, why constant change creates more confusion than clarity, and how to move forward without falling into the overcorrect-or-avoid cycle.

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January has this magical ability to make us think we’re going to reinvent our whole life by Monday. New workouts, new meals, new skin routine, new everything.

In this episode, Katie sits down with client and personal trainer Elizabeth Fitzpatrick for a crossover convo on why the fitness journey and the acne journey are basically the same. You start strong, hit a plateau or flare, then panic-reset and end up back at square one.

They talk mindset, timelines, nervous system support, and why coaching is often the missing piece when you’re doing “all the ri...

Ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ve tried everything. Skincare. Diets. Supplements. Tests. And nothing is changing.”

You’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it.

In this episode, Katie and Cris break down why adult acne can feel so defeating when you’ve already done all the “right” things. From dermatology routes to functional testing to internet nutrition advice, they talk about why progress often stalls, even when effort is high, and what usually gets missed along the way.

This conversation pulls apart the belief that you’re out of options and reframes what “not...

Living with IBS, Crohn’s, or colitis can feel incredibly isolating, especially when you’re doing “all the right things” and still not getting answers. In this episode of Keep It Clear, Katie and Cris sit down with Dane Johnson, holistic nutritionist and founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, to talk about what actually keeps gut symptoms stuck for so many people. Dane shares his own near-death experience with Crohn’s and colitis, how years of medications and conflicting diagnoses pushed him to look deeper, and why healing often requires strategy, patience, and the right support, not more restriction. If you’ve be...

Adult acne can feel extra defeating when you’ve been dealing with it for years and nothing seems to work. In this Client Spotlight episode, Haley shares her long history with PCOS, cystic acne, and birth control, and how committing to one full year of healing completely changed her relationship with her body. After years of prescriptions, restrictive diets, and feeling dismissed, she finally stopped chasing quick fixes and started addressing what was actually driving her symptoms. If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure what else to try, this conversation will feel incredibly validating.

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Get ready for a brutally honest deep dive into the year that tried to take Cris and Katie out, and how they clawed their way back with transparency, support, and a whole lot of dark humour. This episode isn’t a polished recap; it’s the real behind-the-scenes of pregnancy loss, burnout, online bullying, perimenopause, ankle injuries, and the kind of stress that forces you to rebuild everything from the inside out.

If you’ve ever had a year where life stacked challenge after challenge, where your nervous system waved the white flag, or where you questi...

What if aging wasn’t something you just had to accept? Dr. Joy Kong joins to unpack the fascinating world of regenerative medicine and how stem cells are changing the way we heal, recover, and age. From reversing chronic pain to boosting energy and collagen production, she explains how the body can actually rebuild itself when given the right support.

We talk about the science behind anti-aging, what makes stem cell therapy so powerful, and why regeneration may be the future of feeling young, strong, and vibrant. Whether you’re curious about exosomes, ozone, or longevity in gene...

Ever wonder why your BFF swears by green juice while you need carbs and cozy naps to feel human? Turns out, your zodiac sign might have something to do with it. In this episode, we’re mixing a little woo with a lot of wellness to explore how astrology can reveal your unique healing style — especially when it comes to your skin.

We chat about how your sign influences your stress, your self-care, and even your breakouts (yes, cosmic acne is a thing). Whether you’re a fiery Aries who pushes too hard or a sensitive Pisces...