Freedom from skin-picking
New Embodied Beauty Podcast episode “Freedom from skin picking”
Years ago I REALLY struggled with skin picking. It was a really challenging and dark time and I remember the vicious cycle like it was yesterday. Having now healed my relationship to this behavior and also having some distance from it, I wanted to share some things about my experience to hopefully help those of you (or friends of yours) that are currently in the throes of it.
In this new Embodied Beauty Podcast episode “Freedom from skin picking” I go into detail about the healing journey but here is a quick snapshot:
You pick for really good reasons. It’s a self soothing behavior and all in an effort to be good to you. You’re not alone and there is nothing wrong with you.
The shame/secrecy of it perpetuates the cycle.
Sometimes you pick if you’re having acne/breakouts but this is not exclusively the reason. But it does spread inflammatory cytokines that make your breakouts (and subsequent desire to pick worse).
Knowing when you’re most likely to pick is essential so that you can offer yourself a more attractive option. There are a few sure-fire triggers I want you to watch out for that are a recipe for skin picking.
You can retrain your brain and neural pathways to find picking un-attractive and reduce the charge around it all together, it just takes a little time, and making different decisions in the moments you feel most vulnerable.
I also share my acne healing resource Sara Sumic https://www.healthyskinglows.com/
For energy-shifting, self-soothing, beauty-enhancing, and health-sustaining practices to slow aging and deepen your self connection in the process visit: https://www.embodiedbeautyacademy.com/
I hope you enjoy this episode, please please share with a friend who could really use it!!!!