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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.
To The Root
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 allow Candida to thrive: compromised digestion, heavy metal overload, mineral depletion, chronic stress, poor liver detoxification, and more. She shares how addressing these root factors — rather than targeting Candida in isolation — creates a stronger foundation for true skin healing.
If you've struggled with recurring acne, eczema, or rashes and suspect Candida may be involved, this episode offers a clear, research-informed perspective on what it takes to support your body and restore balance long-term.
Listen now!
Highlights:
- Why Candida is typically a symptom — not the root cause — of chronic skin issues
- Key internal factors that contribute to Candida overgrowth.
- The link between Candida and skin conditions such as fungal acne, eczema, dermatitis, and histamine-related flares
- Why temporary improvements from Candida protocols often don’t last
- The importance of assessing nutrient status, hormone balance, and digestive health
- How functional testing and a whole-body approach can lead to sustainable skin healing
Connect with Robyn:
Instagram: @nutritionbyrobyn
Website: https://www.theclearskinlab.com