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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.

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

April 22, 2025 • Robyn Spangler • Episode 24

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 skin health and digestion to hormonal balance and stress resilience. Nina breaks down how HTMA provides insight into a client’s nutrient status and stress response, and why hair samples often tell a more complete story than blood or stool tests.

This conversation is an eye-opener for anyone navigating skin issues like eczema, digestive imbalances, or fatigue—especially parents looking for solutions that don’t involve restrictive diets or endless supplements. If you're curious about how lifestyle and nutrient density impact long-term health, this episode is a must-listen.

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Highlights:

The role of minerals as the “spark plugs” of key physiological functions
How hair tissue mineral analysis offers deeper insight into nutrient status and stress load
Common mineral imbalances behind eczema, acne, and constipation in both kids and adults
The impact of under-eating and chronic stress on mineral depletion and hormonal health
Why food-first strategies are more effective—and sustainable—than excessive supplementation
How heavy metals disrupt mineral absorption and contribute to gut and skin issues
Practical ways to support your body’s natural detox pathways without aggressive protocols
Lifestyle tips to improve stress resilience, nervous system regulation, and overall vitality

Connect with Robyn:

Instagram: @nutritionbyrobyn

Website: https://www.theclearskinlab.com

Connect with Dr. Nina
Website: https://doctorninamarie.com/