The Eczema Warrior Podcast

If you’re taking steroids, immunosuppressants, biologics like Dupixent, or JAK inhibitors for eczema, you may be wondering how these medications impact your gut and skin microbiome.

In this episode, Julia breaks down what the research shows about how different eczema medications affect the immune system, skin barrier, and the gut.

She covers:
4 common drug classes: Steroids, immunosuppressants, biologics, and JAK inhibitors
Potential benefits and risks
How they may or may not impact the gut & skin microbiome
What you can do to support your body while on treatment

This episode is not anti-medication. It’s about understanding how to approach healing in a balanced way by supporting your microbiome, nutrition, and nervous system along with conventional care.

Always consult your physician before making any changes to your medications.

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Your words aren't just words. They directly affect your nervous system, inflammation, and ability to heal.

In this episode, Julia explain the science of neuroplasticity, how repeated thoughts become beliefs, and how your language about healing and yourself can keep you stuck.

She covers:
How your words and language impact inflammation an healing
How childhood beliefs affect your healing
How your nervous system responds to your thoughts and words
Tips to reframe your language

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In this episode, Julia talks about what it means when healing becomes your identity and how it might be keeping you stuck.

If you’ve ever felt like healing has become who you are or you’re constantly "waiting" before living your life, this episode is for you.
She covers:
Why healing can become your identity and how that keeps you stuck
What it means when healing feels unfamiliar
The "I'll live after I heal" mindset
How to become someone who feels safe to heal

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Meet Julia at the Vancouver Wellness Show!

In this episode, Julia goes over whether labs are necessary and what labs you may want to consider testing for.

What you'll learn:• When gut testing like the GI-MAP makes sense• Why symptoms matter more • Iron, ferritin, B12, zinc & vitamin D• Thyroid labs • Blood sugar markers that impact inflammation• Why nervous system stress can affect lab results0:00 - Introduction 2:04 - Which Labs Should You Get?3:53 - Why Symptoms Also Matter4:44 - H. Pylori Case Study 5:56 - How Your Nervous System Impacts Labs6:44 - GI Map Test Overview7:24 - GI Map Test Breakdown10:47 - Iron & Ferritin Testing12:03 - B12, Folate, Zinc & Vitamin D13:07 - Thyroid Labs13:39 - Blood Sugar & Hgb a1c13:57 - Final Thoughts & Free Consultation

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If you've been feeling burnt out from trying to heal, you're not alone.

In this week's episode, Julia talks about why so many people are burnt out from trying to “fix” themselves, and what needs to change for 2026.

She covers:
How healing has evolved since 2020
Why doing more is keeping you stuck
Signs you might be stuck in a "fix it" mindset
What healing actually looks like in 2026
The habits you NEED for sustainable healing

00:00 Introduction
01:46 Recap of last week’s skincare episode
02:36 Why 2026 matters more than ever for healing
03:32 How healing has changed since the pandemic
05:30 How burnout and stress started
08:08 The "fix it" mindset
13:58 What sustainable healing actually looks like
16:00 Final takeaways and what to focus on in 2026

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