Welcome to Is My Acne Hormonal?
A podcast exploring the root causes of breakouts — through a holistic lens.
This podcast was born out of a pattern I just couldn’t ignore.
Over the years in my natural skincare clinic, I began seeing more clients arriving with the same story: they were doing all the right things — eating well, using clean skincare, sometimes even taking medication — yet their acne wasn’t shifting. In many cases, it returned, sometimes worse than before.
As I listened and observed, I started to notice similarities — recurring breakout patterns that often shared deeper root causes. Their stories, and my own curiosity, led me to document these findings and research what was truly driving these reactions.
What I found confirmed what I had long suspected:
Skin issues, especially what we are terming as hormonal acne, are rarely caused by hormones themselves.....something deeper is at play
Break outs often reflect internal or environmental imbalances — and I think, women in particular, know this deep down. We know that certain types of acne, just can’t be solved by another product or trend.
I realised that many of these patterns need to be understood and taught, not just treated.
This podcast is my way of sharing those insights — drawn from over 20 years of clinical practice and personal reflection — to help you understand your skin and your health through a truly holistic lens.
UNDERSTANDING THE KD-SI™ FRAMEWORK
If you’ve taken the KD-SI™ Quiz, you’ve already taken an important first step: pausing to understand why your skin is reacting, rather than just what to apply next.
The KD-SI™ Framework is the foundation of my work — a system that helps you explore the unique sensitivities behind your breakouts. Your pattern might be linked to food triggers, stress, air pollutants, or even hormonal fluctuations. Each person’s skin tells its story differently.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all diagnosis, the KD-SI™ system gives you language, clarity, and direction.
It helps shift the question from “What should I use?” to “What is my skin trying to tell me?”
WHAT YOU WILL FIND HERE
These episodes are designed as a reference library for:
Clients currently working through the KD-SI™ Holistic Skin Health Protocols
Individuals who have completed the KD-SI™ Quiz and want to go deeper
Anyone curious about the real drivers of modern-day skin imbalance
Each episode explores a common theme or trigger I’ve observed again and again in clinic.
These aren’t surface-level discussions. Instead, we’ll explore how your body, mind, and environment work together — and how your skin mirrors that relationship.
You’ll learn:
What your breakout patterns might be signaling about internal balance
How lifestyle choices affect your skin’s natural rhythm
Practical, holistic approaches to support skin healing from the inside out
Wellbeing tips alongside coaching tools and support
WHO IT'S FOR
This podcast is for you if you:
Feel frustrated by surface-level acne advice
Suspect there’s more happening beneath the breakouts
Want to work with your body, not against it
Are open to a holistic, non-linear approach to healing
Are ready to begin your own skin detective journey — with guidance
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
Just bring your curiosity, and a willingness to look beneath the surface.
Episodes are organised by KD-SI™ Skin Type to make your journey easier.
SIMPLY CLICK on your skin type below to explore the episodes most relevant to your pattern — each one offering new insights, tools, and reflections to support your next step.
ABOUT
Your skin is always sending you clues. When you learn how to read them, you can not only resolve skin issues but also enjoy greater health and vitality - K.D x