The Functional Aesthetician

By Samantha Dench

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Join licensed esthetician and student of functional medicine, Samantha Dench, to explore the deeper connection between your skin, gut, and hormones. The mission is to help you get to the root cause of your skin problems so you understand what your skin is trying to tell you.


Episode Date
The Truth About Protein: Why Whole Food Beats the Powder
Sep 15, 2026
EMFs, Hormones & Sleep: The Hidden Cost of a Connected Home
Sep 08, 2026
Why Your HRT Isn't Working (And What Your Doctor Isn't Testing)
Sep 01, 2026
Perimenopause, Periods & Birth Control: The Truth No One Told You
Aug 25, 2026
Gut Dysbiosis, Toxic Overload & Autoimmune Disease: The Root Cause Your Doctor Keeps Missing
Aug 18, 2026
Stop Wearing the Superwoman Cape: Healing Trauma & Emotional Eating
Aug 11, 2026
Perimenopause, Cortisol & Burnout: Stop Chasing Balance, Start Finding Harmony
Aug 04, 2026
From Vegan to Carnivore: How a Doctor Reversed Her Autoimmune Disease (And What It Means for Your Metabolism)
Jul 28, 2026
Thyroid, Perimenopause & HRT: Why "Normal" Labs Don't Mean You're Fine
Jul 21, 2026
Menopause, Cancer & Chronic Stress: What "Normal Labs" Don't Tell You
Jul 14, 2026
SIBO, Bloating & Probiotics: Why Your Gut Protocol Might Be Making Things Worse
Jul 07, 2026
Skin Microbiome, Gut Health, Acne: The Hidden Root Cause No One's Treating
Jun 23, 2026
Perimenopause, Cortisol & Weight Gain: What to Do When Harder Workouts Stop Working
Jun 16, 2026
Cortisol, Perimenopause, Skin Microbiome: Why Women Are So Hard On Themselves
Jun 09, 2026
Acne and Gut Health: Clearing My Skin Naturally After Accutane, Client Testimonial
Jun 02, 2026
The Skincare Step Nobody Talks About
May 26, 2026
Perimenopause, Thyroid, and Cortisol: The Real Reason Your Skin Is Changing in Your 40s
May 12, 2026
Holistic Skincare: How Gut Health Impacts Your Skin
May 05, 2026
Perimenopause, Insulin Resistance & Your Thyroid: Why Your Body Isn't Broken
Apr 28, 2026
Nervous System Safety: The Missing Piece in Chronic Stress, Skin & Weight Loss
Apr 21, 2026
Is Botox Causing Your Hair Loss, Anxiety & Insomnia? The Truth About Botulinum Toxin Adverse Effects
Apr 14, 2026
PCOS & Chronic Fatigue: Nervous System Healing & Root Causes
Apr 07, 2026
Inside the Skin Games: Holistic Skin, Big Announcements & a New Direction
Mar 24, 2026
Eczema, Psoriasis & Chronic Inflammation: Why Healing Starts With the Nervous System
Mar 17, 2026
Chronic Inflammation, Leaky Gut, and Skin Symptoms
Mar 10, 2026
Why Women Feel Off Even When Labs Are Normal: Hormone Imbalance, Inflammation & Nervous System Dysfunction
Mar 03, 2026
Skin Barrier Damage: The Truth about Barrier Disruption and Skincare Products
Feb 24, 2026
Eczema Isn’t a Skin Problem (Here’s What It Really Is)
Feb 17, 2026
Breathwork: The Missing Link to Regulate Your Nervous System
Feb 10, 2026
Why Starting Feels So Hard (It’s Not a Motivation Problem)
Feb 03, 2026
You’re Not Hormone Resistant: You’re Insulin Resistant
Jan 27, 2026
Why You Can’t Lose Weight in Perimenopause (Even With Diet + Exercise)
Jan 20, 2026
Clean Beauty Myths Exposed: Hidden Toxins, Hormones, and Fertility Risks You Need to Know
Jan 13, 2026
2026 Skin & Wellness Trends: What’s In, What’s Out, and What to Avoid
Jan 06, 2026
How Sleep Affects Your Skin
Dec 23, 2025
Hidden Hormone Imbalances
Dec 09, 2025
Skin Barrier: Skincare Myths Debunked
Dec 02, 2025
How Does Stress Show Up on Your Skin?
Nov 25, 2025
Eat This, Not That: What Foods to Eat & Avoid For Healthy Skin
Nov 18, 2025
Why Your Skin Freaks Out Every Fall (And How to Fix It)
Nov 11, 2025
Hormones Explained: The Real Reason Behind Breakouts, Fatigue, and PMS
Nov 04, 2025
Skin Glycation: How Sugar Ages Your Skin
Oct 28, 2025
Why Your Breakouts Start in your Belly
Oct 21, 2025
Face Mapping & Inflammation: How to Decode What Your Skin Is Saying
Oct 14, 2025
Why Functional Medicine Is the Future of Skincare
Oct 14, 2025
My Story: This is where it all begins
Oct 13, 2025