Acne, Aging & the Root Cause No One Talks About — with Dr. Stacey Shillington, ND

Acne, Aging & the Root Cause No One Talks About — with Dr. Stacey Shillington, ND

Author: Mackenzie Grace October 23, 2025 Duration: 32:29

What if acne wasn’t just a surface issue—but a sign of deeper imbalances your skin is trying to tell you about?

In today’s episode of Rooted Conversations, I’m joined by Dr. Stacey Shillington, a Naturopathic Doctor with over 20 years of experience helping women reverse chronic acne and premature aging by getting to the root of what’s going on internally.

We’re pulling back the curtain on the gut-skin connection, how detox pathways and hormones play a role in breakouts, and why topical products are only part of the solution. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of new routines, prescriptions, or peels that never fully solve the issue—this conversation is for you.

💡 What We Cover:

  • Why your skin might be signaling gut, liver, or lymph issues
  • How detoxification impacts acne, aging, and overall radiance
  • Functional testing Dr. Stacey uses to identify root causes
  • How to stop chasing trends and start trusting your body
  • Why acne is an inside job—and what your symptoms are trying to say

Dr. Stacey Shillington, ND
@naturopathicbeauty on Instagram
📍 Founder of The Acne Protocol, a science-backed, root-cause program designed to help women clear their skin for good.

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There's a quiet but persistent feeling for many that the standard advice on health and fitness just doesn't connect. Rooted Conversations moves past that surface noise to explore what genuine wellness feels like when it's woven into the fabric of your daily life. Guided by functional health practitioner Mackenzie Grace, this podcast sits with you in the often messy, always personal work of listening to your own body's signals. Episodes gently peel back the layers of quick-fix wellness culture to examine the root causes behind chronic fatigue, stress, and that sense of being disconnected from your own vitality. You'll hear honest discussions about navigating the complexities of biology, the reclaiming of inner wisdom, and the practical, sometimes imperfect steps toward sustainable health. It’s a space where healing is discussed not as a destination, but as an ongoing, deeply transformative conversation with yourself. Tune in for a different kind of health podcast-one that trusts you already hold the keys to your own well-being, and simply offers the tools and perspectives to help you turn them.
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