Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast
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Hosted by Holly Frey of Stuff You Missed in History Class, Season 3 of Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast expands the conversation to spotlight the real, unfiltered stories of people living with psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and other conditions that show up on the skin—and what it means to navigate life in a body that others (and you!) don’t always understand.
Each episode, we pull up a seat for people who’ve been there: through the appointments, the flare-ups, the questions, and the quiet moments in between. These are honest, practical conversations about what actually helps: how to advocate for yourself, how to leave a doctor’s office feeling heard and taken seriously, and how to navigate the hard parts without having to figure it all out on your own. Because here, you’re not learning the hard way; you’re learning from people who already have.
Next, we zoom out to explore the wild, weird, and sometimes complicated history of skincare and treatment—from ancient remedies to modern breakthroughs that are still evolving.
Because when we share our stories with people who understand them we create something bigger than awareness. We create community. A place where you’re not the only one in the room… and you never have to feel that way again.
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S3E1 Plants, Pageants, and Policy: Alisha Bridges on Psoriasis, Advocacy, and Building a Tribe
Alisha Bridges was seven years old when a bout of chicken pox triggered psoriasis across 90% of her body — and she spent the next decade hiding it, until a beauty pageant, a department-store makeup…
S3 Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast... Season 3!
If you've ever felt like no one in the room really gets what you're going through — this season is for you. Holly Frey of Stuff You Missed in History Class returns with Season 3 of Our Skin,…
S2E7 Drive, Defy, and Define: Ivy Smith on Psoriasis, Stunt Work, and Self-Acceptance
Model, actress, and stunt driver Ivy Smith first noticed psoriasis after the birth of her second child, but it took years, another pregnancy, and mounting pain before she finally got a diagnosis. In…
S2E6 Clap Backs and Thick Skin: Victoria Voos on Psoriasis, Self-Advocacy, and Science
Victoria Voos was in college when her psoriasis “went full rampage,” setting off a cascade of diagnoses—from psoriatic arthritis to insulin resistance—that could have been overwhelming. Instead, she…
S2E5 Brave Skin: Lianne Hunter on Psoriasis, Parenting, and Finding Her Voice
Diagnosed with psoriasis at age five, Lianne Hunter grew up learning to explain, defend, and sometimes hide her skin. Today, she’s built an online community, FixMyPsoriasis, and co-leads the Get Your…
S2E4 Confidence Is the Cure: Allison Sowle on Psoriasis, Representation, and Showing Up Anyway
When Allison Sowle showed up to a model casting with oozing eczema and no makeup, she didn’t expect to be chosen out of 30,000 people. But her message was clear: “I’m proud to be myself.” In this…
S2E3 What Psoriasis Taught Me: Jess Tran on Slowing Down, Speaking Up, and Feeling Seen
Jess Tran was 24, thriving in her career, and training as a powerlifter when a mysterious rash changed everything. It turned out to be guttate psoriasis—and it forced her to rethink everything from…
S2E2 Your Skin Does Not Define You: India Bolton on Motherhood, Psoriasis, and Finding Her Voice
India Bolton was first diagnosed with guttate psoriasis in college. Years later, that diagnosis expanded—through two pregnancies, psoriatic arthritis, and months-long flare-ups that covered her body.…
S2E1 You Are Your Longest Relationship: Artist DaQuane Cherry on Psoriasis, Art, and Self-Care
DaQuane Cherry was once the kid who wore a hoodie to hide skin flare-ups in school. Now he’s an artist and advocate helping others feel seen. He reflects on his psoriasis journey, the power of small…
S2 Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast Season 2!
We’re back! Welcome to Season 2 of Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast with Holly Frey. This season, we’re continuing the conversation about what it really means to live with psoriasis—through…
S1E6 You Are Not Alone: Building A Psoriasis Community with Joni Kazantzis
After being diagnosed with psoriasis as a teen, Joni Kazantzis has tried just about every treatment one can to get comfortable in her skin. Her blog, Just a Girl with Spots, became a platform for…
S1E5 Thriving Everyday: Exercise and Illness with Andrea Wool of AutoImmune Strong
Andrea Wool is the founder of Autoimmune Strong, a community for those with autoimmune disorders seeking exercise that heals rather than harms. Andrea shares her experience with chronic pain,…
S1E4 Within Reach: You Deserve to Feel Good with Reena Ruparelia
Reena Ruparelia has lived with psoriasis since she was in high school. But she didn’t start sharing about her experience until 20 years later. Stigma played a role in her hesitancy to speak out, but…
S1E3 Building Community: One Spoon at a Time with Activist Jen Weaver
When Jen Weaver was diagnosed with psoriasis in 2017 (after five years handling rheumatoid arthritis), she was 36 years old and had three busy kids. Her plaques were very visible–she said they…
S1E2 Get Your Skin Out: Activist Holly Dillon on Living Well with Psoriasis
Activist and Hollywood producer Holly Dillon was diagnosed with psoriasis when she was just 14 years old and, at 20, was told by a doctor that there was no help for her–that her body had “failed.”…
S1E1 Shifting Gears: Olympic Hopeful Mandy Marquardt on Conquering Psoriasis
In this episode of Our Skin, we're joined by world-class athlete Mandy Marquardt of the USA Cycling National Team to discuss her experience as an Olympic hopeful living with psoriasis. Mandy shares…
Introducing: Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast
Welcome to Our Skin, a Personal Discovery Podcast. Each week, host Holly Frey showcases a personal story from someone who lives–and thrives!--while managing psoriasis. Being diagnosed with a chronic…
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Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast has published 17 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, History.
Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 33m.
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