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To The Root

Robyn Spangler

46 episodes

4 days ago

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler, explores the powerful connection between gut health and skin health — specifically how a compromised gut lining can trigger chronic inflammation that surfaces as acne, eczema, rosacea, and more. Robyn breaks down the science behind “leaky gut” (also known as intestinal permeability) and explains how everyday factors like stress, poor nutrient absorption, and microbial imbalances can quietly fuel skin flare-ups. She also shares The Clear Skin Lab...

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In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler, explores the powerful connection between gut health and skin health — specifically how a compromised gut lining can trigger chronic inflammation that surfaces as acne, eczema, rosacea, and more. Robyn breaks down the science behind “leaky gut” (also known as intestinal permeability) and explains how everyday factors like stress, poor nutrient absorption, and microbial imbalances can quietly fuel skin flare-ups. She also shares The Clear Skin Lab...

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Health & Fitness

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/46)

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Leaky Gut, Leaky Skin? How Your Gut Lining Affects Acne and Eczema

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler, explores the powerful connection between gut health and skin health — specifically how a compromised gut lining can trigger chronic inflammation that surfaces as acne, eczema, rosacea, and more. Robyn breaks down the science behind “leaky gut” (also known as intestinal permeability) and explains how everyday factors like stress, poor nutrient absorption, and microbial imbalances can quietly fuel skin flare-ups. She also shares The Clear Skin Lab...

4 days ago

37 minutes

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Understanding Iron Regulation and Its Impact on Women’s Health with Meg Langston

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler sits down with women’s health practitioner Meg Langston to explore two widely misunderstood topics in women’s health: iron dysregulation and the clinically backed benefits of creatine for women. Meg discusses why iron issues are not just a matter of “too little” or “too much,” but often a problem of impaired iron movement and storage. She explains how cofactors such as copper and retinol are essential for proper iron regulation, and how deficienc...

1 month ago

33 minutes

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How to Read Your Blood Work Like a Skin Detective

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler takes you behind the numbers to uncover what your blood work is really saying about your skin. If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” while your skin continues to flare, this episode will help you understand why “normal” lab ranges don’t always mean optimal health. Robyn explains how to interpret your results through a functional lens—identifying subtle imbalances that conventional medicine often overlooks—and how to connect those fin...

1 month ago

31 minutes

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Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Care with Skin Healing

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler explores the two most common approaches to managing chronic skin conditions: conventional care and functional medicine. While conventional care often relies on long-term prescriptions and symptom management, functional medicine can leave patients overwhelmed with extensive testing, supplement regimens, and restrictive diets. Robyn shares her personal experience navigating both ends of the spectrum and explains why the Clear Skin Lab offers a thir...

2 months ago

29 minutes

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Why We Don’t Do Piecemeal Care

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler addresses one of the most common questions from prospective clients: “Why can’t I just do one or two sessions?” She explains why the Clear Skin Lab program is designed as a six-month commitment rather than a short-term or piecemeal option. Drawing on over a decade of experience, Robyn outlines the realities of chronic skin healing—including why results often don’t appear until several months in, the emotional challenges of the “Valley of Despair,...

2 months ago

22 minutes

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Histamine & Eczema: What Can You Do?

Use the code ROOT at check-out for 10% off Rayvi: https://rayvishop.com/ In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler explores the complex role histamine plays in chronic skin conditions, with a focus on eczema and related flare patterns. While histamine is often blamed as the culprit, Robyn explains why it is actually a messenger of underlying imbalances—ranging from nutrient deficiencies and impaired DAO enzyme activity, to gut dysbiosis, hormonal shifts, and environmental exposure...

2 months ago

30 minutes

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PCOS & Acne: Understanding the Real Connections

Use the code ROOT at check-out for 10% off Rayvi: https://rayvishop.com/ In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler unpacks one of the most confusing—and frustrating—skin-health mashups: PCOS and acne. Far beyond the misconception that PCOS is simply “cysts on the ovaries,” Robyn explains how insulin resistance, elevated androgens, and stress responses can directly influence breakouts. She outlines the diagnostic criteria for PCOS, discusses lesser-known subtypes such as post-pill ...

3 months ago

28 minutes

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From Psoriasis to Mineral Mocktails: Kolby’s Clear Skin Comeback

Use the code ROOT at check-out for 10% off Rayvi: https://rayvishop.com/ In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler speaks with Clear Skin Lab client Kolby about her 20-year struggle with psoriasis and cystic acne. After years of conventional treatments—including Accutane, birth control, and countless topicals—Kolby found that these approaches offered only temporary relief. Her story highlights the turning point of transitioning from conventional dermatology to a functional, root-c...

3 months ago

26 minutes

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From Accutane to Functional Healing: Emma’s Journey to Clear Skin

Use the code ROOT at check-out for 10% off Rayvi: https://rayvishop.com/ In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler speaks with Clear Skin Lab client Emma about her 15-year struggle with cystic acne—a journey that included four rounds of Accutane, repeated flare-ups, and years of emotional and physical challenges. Emma shares how her skin condition affected major life moments, from her wedding to her journey toward motherhood, and why traditional dermatology approaches never provid...

4 months ago

33 minutes

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Why Skin Healing Gets Hard Before It Gets Better

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler explores a stage of the healing journey that many people experience but few talk about openly: when you're doing all the right things, but your skin hasn't caught up yet. Robyn unpacks the physiological and emotional reasons why skin healing can feel more difficult before it starts to improve. From the deep internal work your body is doing at the cellular level, to the emotional toll of not seeing visible results right away, this conversation off...

4 months ago

30 minutes

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Candida & Acne: Busting the Yeast-Beast Myth and Treating the Real Root Cause

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler tackles a widespread myth in the skin health world: that Candida is the root cause of acne and other chronic skin conditions. While Candida overgrowth may play a role in certain symptoms, Robyn explains why it's rarely the primary driver — and why simply following anti-Candida diets or supplement protocols often fails to deliver lasting results. Drawing on over a decade of clinical experience, Robyn walks through the deeper terrain issues that al...

5 months ago

30 minutes

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A 32-Year Journey with Psoriasis: Kelly’s Path to Healing Through Root Cause Medicine

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler speaks with Kelly, a client whose experience with psoriasis began in early childhood and persisted for over three decades. From topical steroids and phototherapy to restrictive elimination diets and functional medicine, Kelly shares the evolution of her approach and the emotional toll of living with a visible, chronic skin condition. Kelly walks us through her turning point—when frustration, resilience, and a desire to feel truly well led her to ...

5 months ago

22 minutes

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What to Expect With a Root Cause Skin Healing Journey

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler offers a candid and insightful discussion on what it really looks like to pursue skin healing through a root cause approach. With years of experience both personally and professionally in addressing chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, Robyn unpacks the emotional, physical, and psychological journey clients often face when they begin functional healing protocols. From the initial optimism to the inevitable challenges—including the frustrating ...

6 months ago

38 minutes

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Psoriasis 101:More Than Just a Skin Thing

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler takes a deep dive into the complex and often misunderstood world of psoriasis—an autoimmune condition that goes far beyond the surface of the skin. Drawing from both personal experience and over a decade of clinical work, Robyn shares why addressing psoriasis requires far more than topical treatments or vitamin D supplements. This episode breaks down the internal drivers of chronic inflammation—including gut health, immune system dysregulation, l...

6 months ago

34 minutes

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From 15 Years of Chronic Acne to Clear Skin – Talia’s Journey with Clear Skin Lab

In this episode of To The Root, host Robyn Spangler sits down with Talia, a driven professional and soon-to-be bride, to explore her 15-year struggle with chronic acne—and the transformative path she took to finally achieve clear skin. After years of conventional treatments, including Accutane, spironolactone, and countless topical products, Talia still found herself stuck in a cycle of breakouts and frustration. It wasn’t until she joined The Clear Skin Lab that she discovered how deeper roo...

7 months ago

25 minutes

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Iodine & Acne - The Myths, the Science, and Why It Deserves a Second Look

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler takes a deep dive into one of the most controversial—and commonly misunderstood—topics in skin health: iodine and its connection to acne. For decades, iodine has been viewed with suspicion in the acne community, often blamed for breakouts and inflammation. But is the science really that clear-cut? Robyn unpacks the history behind iodine’s bad reputation, including the impact of flawed mid-20th century research and the rise of halogen competitors ...

7 months ago

36 minutes

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Breaking the Acne Cycle: A Clear Skin Journey with Ali Christensen

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler welcomes Clear Skin Lab client Ali Christensen to share her deeply personal and transformative journey with chronic acne. As a high school teacher, single mother, and longtime “healthy eater,” Ali had spent years navigating prescriptions, restrictive diets, expensive treatments, and emotional burnout—only to still feel stuck in a cycle of painful breakouts and frustration. Together, Robyn and Ali explore what finally made the difference: understa...

8 months ago

21 minutes

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Uncovering the Mineral Connection: Gut Health, Skin, and Stress with Dr. Nina Marie

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler, R.D. sits down with Dr. Nina Marie, a traditional naturopathic doctor who specializes in mineral balancing and hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA). Nina shares her journey from aspiring architect to holistic practitioner, and how her personal experience with pregnancy sparked a lifelong passion for supporting women and children through functional nutrition. Together, they explore why minerals are foundational to every system in the body—from ski...

8 months ago

42 minutes

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5 Acne Types & How They Present

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler offers an in-depth look at the five types of acne from a root cause perspective—not just what’s happening on your skin, but why. Rather than relying on surface-level solutions or trendy product fixes, Robyn walks you through how acne can be driven by hormonal imbalances, underlying infections, chronic inflammation, topical irritants, and even cellular stress. Backed by over a decade of clinical experience, she explains how each category can show ...

9 months ago

34 minutes

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Acne Medications Decoded: Part 4 - Accutane

In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler takes a comprehensive look at one of the most powerful and controversial acne treatments available: Accutane (Isotretinoin). Often considered a last-resort medication for severe acne, Accutane’s effects go far beyond the skin. Robyn breaks down how this synthetic form of vitamin A works at the genetic level to reduce oil production and suppress inflammation—and why those same mechanisms can lead to lasting impacts on nutrient metabolism, immune...

9 months ago

31 minutes