To The Root
by Robyn Spangler
Podcast Maternity Leave Break Update
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 58 episodes
- Podcast Maternity Leave Break Update · 6 min · Episode 51A personal update from Robyn as she prepares to welcome her new baby and step into maternity leave. In this short episode of To The Root, Robyn shares why the podcast will be…
- Carita’s Acne Healing Journey: Finding the Root Causes After Years of Conventional Treatments · 18 min · Episode 50In this episode of To The Root, the host for today is Abby Malloy, who sits down with Clear Skin Lab client Carita to discuss her long and emotional journey with cystic acne and…
- Jamie’s Acne Healing Journey: What Finally Worked After Years of Failed Treatments · 17 min · Episode 49In this episode of To The Root, the host for today is Abby Malloy, who sits down with Clear Skin Lab client Jamie to discuss her long journey with acne and the transition from…
- Skin Q&A #2: Understanding H. pylori, Post-Vacation Breakouts, and the Root Causes of Neck Acne · 22 min · Episode 48In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler provides a clear, evidence-informed breakdown of three common skin concerns: the connection between H. pylori and acne, why…
- The Cortisol Connection: Stress, Adrenals & Skin Issues · 31 min · Episode 47In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler explores the complex relationship between stress physiology, cortisol regulation, adrenal function, and chronic skin conditions…
- Thyroid & Skin: Is there a Link Between Hypothyroidism and Acne/Eczema · 23 min · Episode 46In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler explores the often-overlooked connection between thyroid health, metabolic function, and chronic skin conditions. While…
- Part 2: Growing Our Family — Recurrent Pregnancy Loss & What We Found · 1 h 18 minIn this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler shares her journey through recurrent pregnancy loss after five pregnancies, including chemical pregnancies, a miscarriage, and an…
- Bonus: Part 1- Growing Our Family — Scottie & Our Adoption Story · 32 minIn this special episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler shares the deeply personal story behind her family’s journey to parenthood. After experiencing multiple pregnancy losses…
- Skin Q&A #1: Addressing Hyperpigmentation, Post-Birth-Control Acne, and Hormone Confusion with a Root-Cause Lens · 18 min · Episode 45In this episode of To The Root, functional dietitian and founder of the Clear Skin Lab, Robyn Spangler, answers listener-submitted questions and provides expert insights into…
- Internal Causes of Melasma · 28 min · Episode 44In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler offers an in-depth exploration of melasma as a complex, internally driven skin condition—not simply a cosmetic concern or a…
- The Skin Microbiome: Your Invisible Armor · 27 min · Episode 43In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler explores the essential but often overlooked role of the skin microbiome in maintaining healthy, resilient skin. Rather than…
- From Chronic Breakouts to Root-Cause Recovery: Alexi’s Journey to Sustainable Skin Health · 35 min · Episode 42In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler speaks with Clear Skin Lab client Alexi about her long-term struggle with cystic acne and the turning point that led her away from…
- Leaky Gut, Leaky Skin? How Your Gut Lining Affects Acne and Eczema · 38 min · Episode 41In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler, explores the powerful connection between gut health and skin health — specifically how a compromised gut lining can trigger…
- Understanding Iron Regulation and Its Impact on Women’s Health with Meg Langston · 34 min · Episode 40In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler sits down with women’s health practitioner Meg Langston to explore two widely misunderstood topics in women’s health: iron…
- How to Read Your Blood Work Like a Skin Detective · 32 min · Episode 39In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler takes you behind the numbers to uncover what your blood work is really saying about your skin. If you’ve ever been told “everything…
- Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Care with Skin Healing · 30 min · Episode 38In 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…
- Why We Don’t Do Piecemeal Care · 22 min · Episode 37In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler addresses one of the most common questions from prospective clients: “Why can’t I just do one or two sessions?” She explains why…
- Histamine & Eczema: What Can You Do? · 31 min · Episode 36Use the code ROOT at check-out for 10% off Rayvi: https://rayvishop.com/ In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler explores the complex role histamine plays in chronic skin…
- PCOS & Acne: Understanding the Real Connections · 28 min · Episode 35Use the code ROOT at check-out for 10% off Rayvi: https://rayvishop.com/ In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler unpacks one of the most confusing—and…
- From Psoriasis to Mineral Mocktails: Kolby’s Clear Skin Comeback · 27 min · Episode 34Use the code ROOT at check-out for 10% off Rayvi: https://rayvishop.com/ In this episode of To The Root, Robyn Spangler speaks with Clear Skin Lab client Kolby about her 20-year…







