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To The Root
Welcome to ‘To the Root’, a podcast tailored for skin warriors eager to nerd out on all things root cause care and healing skin from the inside-out.
Join your host, Robyn Spangler, as she becomes your big sister in functional health & skin healing. With over a decade of experience as a functional dietitian, Robyn deeply believes the conventional medicine system is failing us. She is dedicated to empowering skin warriors with knowledge and strategies to get to the root cause of your skin concerns. In her efforts, Robyn has founded The Clear Skin Lab - a program designed to help individuals address the root causes of their skin struggles and make their skin their favorite outfit again.
Disclaimer: this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for medical treatment.
Episodes
55 episodes
Skin Q&A #2: Understanding H. pylori, Post-Vacation Breakouts, and the Root Causes of Neck Acne
In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler provides a clear, evidence-informed breakdown of three common skin concerns: the connection between H. pylori and acne, why breakouts often flare after travel, and the deeper physiological factors ...
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The Cortisol Connection: Stress, Adrenals & Skin Issues
In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler explores the complex relationship between stress physiology, cortisol regulation, adrenal function, and chronic skin conditions. Moving beyond the oversimplified narrative that “stress cau...
Thyroid & Skin: Is there a Link Between Hypothyroidism and Acne/Eczema
In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler explores the often-overlooked connection between thyroid health, metabolic function, and chronic skin conditions. While conventional research rarely draws a direct line between thyroid disorders an...
Part 2: Growing Our Family — Recurrent Pregnancy Loss & What We Found
In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler shares her journey through recurrent pregnancy loss after five pregnancies, including chemical pregnancies, a miscarriage, and an ectopic pregnancy.She breaks down her medical timel...
Bonus: Part 1- Growing Our Family — Scottie & Our Adoption Story
In this special episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler shares the deeply personal story behind her family’s journey to parenthood.After experiencing multiple pregnancy losses, Robyn and her husband made the intentional decision ...
Skin Q&A #1: Addressing Hyperpigmentation, Post-Birth-Control Acne, and Hormone Confusion with a Root-Cause Lens
In this episode of To The Root, functional dietitian and founder of the Clear Skin Lab, Robyn Spangler, answers listener-submitted questions and provides expert insights into some of the most commonly misunderstood skin challenges....
Internal Causes of Melasma
In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler offers an in-depth exploration of melasma as a complex, internally driven skin condition—not simply a cosmetic concern or a consequence of sun exposure.Robyn breaks down the interco...
The Skin Microbiome: Your Invisible Armor
In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler explores the essential but often overlooked role of the skin microbiome in maintaining healthy, resilient skin. Rather than focusing solely on bacteria elimination, she discusses a balance...
From Chronic Breakouts to Root-Cause Recovery: Alexi’s Journey to Sustainable Skin Health
In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler speaks with Clear Skin Lab client Alexi about her long-term struggle with cystic acne and the turning point that led her away from conventional dermatology and toward a functional, root-ca...
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.
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 commitme...
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 ro...
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 frustr...
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 abou...
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...
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 unpac...
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, ...
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 an...
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 professio...
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 ...
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.Af...
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 sus...