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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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Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Care with Skin Healing

November 11, 2025 • Robyn Spangler • Episode 38

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 third path—one that blends clinical expertise, evidence-based strategies, and individualized care. From addressing the emotional side of healing to building sustainable, results-driven plans, this conversation highlights what it truly means to pursue root-cause solutions.

Tune in now to learn how to break free from the extremes of conventional and functional care!

Highlights:

The strengths and limitations of conventional dermatology in addressing chronic skin issues
How functional medicine shifted from individualized care to protocol-driven approaches
The Clear Skin Lab’s client-centered values: results and experience
How strategic lab testing, food freedom, and lean supplementation create better outcomes
Supporting clients through the “messy middle” of healing
Integrating topical skin barrier support with internal health strategies
The importance of individualized, adaptable care plans

Connect with Robyn:

Instagram: @nutritionbyrobyn

Website: https://www.theclearskinlab.com