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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
PCOS & Acne: Understanding the Real Connections
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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 and inflammatory PCOS, and emphasizes why personalized lab testing is essential to uncovering the true root causes of persistent skin concerns. Rather than trial-and-error with supplements, diets, or topicals, Robyn highlights the importance of data-driven strategies that provide clarity and direction for long-term skin health.
This episode is designed for women seeking a deeper understanding of how PCOS can present through the skin, and why individualized approaches—based on comprehensive lab work—are key to sustainable results.
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Highlights:
- Clarifying what PCOS is (and is not) beyond common myths
- The Rotterdam criteria and challenges of conventional diagnosis
- How insulin resistance contributes to elevated androgens and breakouts
- The role of stress and adrenal hormones in PCOS-related acne
- Subtypes of PCOS: post-pill, inflammatory, and stress-driven presentations
- Why conventional testing may miss early warning signs
- The impact of iron metabolism on PCOS and acne
- How functional lab testing provides actionable insights for personalized care
Connect with Robyn:
Instagram: @nutritionbyrobyn
Website: https://www.theclearskinlab.com