How to Decode Your Acne + Heal the Root Cause with Maria Marlowe

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” and still struggling with acne… This episode is for you. In honor of Acne Awareness Month, we brought on a guest who’s not only deeply informed, she’s also been through it herself. Holistic nutritionist and skin health expert Maria Marlowe, better known as The Acne Nutritionist, joins Bethany for a powerful conversation on how to heal your skin from within and why it’s time to rethink everything we’ve been told about acne. After trying every conventional acne treatment out there, from antibiotics to birth control, Maria stumbled across something that changed everything: the healing power of food. Within five months of changing her diet and repairing her gut, her skin completely cleared. Since then, she’s spent over a decade helping others do the same through her Clear Skin Plan and research-backed nutritional guidance. This episode covers so much — from hormone-related breakouts and inflammation to gray hairs, Botox, motherhood, and how the grocery store might secretly be working against your skin. Episode Resources: Maria Marlowe: Follow: https://www.instagram.com/mariamarlowe/?hl=en Clear Skin Plan: https://mariamarlowe.com/clear-skin-plan/ Glow Biome Probiotic: https://www.kumaglow.co/ Explore more from Primally Pure: Shop: https://bit.ly/4e1HzVv Blog: https://bit.ly/4gAeIsY Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Grounded Wellness and Acne Awareness Month 01:25 Motherhood and Personal Experiences 07:20 Nutrition During Pregnancy 10:28 Postpartum Nutritional Needs 18:21 The Emotional Toll of Acne 20:10 Understanding Acne and Its Causes 27:27 Diet and Lifestyle Changes for Acne Management 29:17 The Gut-Skin Connection 34:41 Dietary Recommendations for Acne Management 37:31 Understanding Face Mapping and Skin Indicators 39:50 Lifestyle Habits for Holistic Health 48:35 The Truth About Botox and Aging 52:58 Foundations for Aging Gracefully