Dr. Keira Barr

01/31/2025

01/30/2025

🧠💞👩‍🔬 Your skin is talking... Are you ready to listen?

Spoiler alert: your thoughts and emotions could be the key to that healthy glow you've been chasing! ✨

When we’re worried, anxious or overwhelmed, our body's response is to hit the 'emergency' button and release stress hormones. 🚨🧠

These hormones can increase inflammation and mess with our immune system's natural balance.

The result? Our skin takes a hit.

You might see it as
🛑acne
🛑hives
🛑psoriasis
🛑or even signs of premature aging

But here's the good news: understanding this invisible connection can empower us to better care for our skin and our mental health.

What would it feel like if you stopped, slowed things down and offered your skin a little TLC?

TLC might look like:
✨playing your favorite song
✨going to bed 15 minutes earlier
✨drinking a cup of herbal tea instead a 2nd cup of coffee
✨taking an extra long exhale
✨offering yourself words of encouragement and kindness

All can help us manage the effects of stress and trauma on our skin.

Have you noticed a change in your skin after a particularly stressful event?

You're not alone. 💖 Share your experience in the comments below and let's support each other in redefining our relationship to skincare.

xoxo

01/29/2025

Skincare is all about Relationships

It is the boundary between you and the outside world

And your skin comes into contact with everything and everyone in your life

Which means the quality of your interpersonal relationships has an impact

It can either impact your complexion, your felt sense of living in your skin or BOTH

Trauma often happens in interpersonal relationships

Your boundaries get ruptured, they get leaky and can get inflamed

This can translate on your complexion as:

🔻 Dryness
🔻Irritation
🔻Breakouts
🔻Accelerated aging
🔻Autoimmune conditions
🔻Hair loss

It can translate beneath the surface as:

🔹 Anxiety
🔹Overwhelm
🔹Shame
🔹Anger
🔹Hopelessness
🔹Resentment

The good news is that boundaries can be repaired in relationships when you can recognize the rupture and know how to repair.

So if you've ever wondered:

⁉️How do you have a "healthy" relationship with your family? With yourself?
⁉️How do you repair a relationship with someone you love?
⁉️Is it even worth repairing and how do you know?

Listen to this episode of the Skinny Dipping Rx podcast and find out

This episode takes the plunge into the topic of relational trauma....
⚫️What it is
⚫️How it happens
⚫️and...What you can do about it and will help you answer all of these questions.

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01/28/2025

I know our stories are different.

and I can guarantee they would make for amazing conversation all cozied up on a couch. (FYI, cozy couches are my favorite.)

But there’s one experience I already know we share: the moment we realized we can't and don’t have to do all of THIS alone.

We don’t have to live with the self-doubt, shame and anxiety that's holding us back from getting on that zoom call, speaking up at a meeting or even putting on pants in the morning (ok, maybe that's just me 😅…we’re not supposed to do this alone!

I used to think that way though. I would push through whatever I was feeling and I would drain myself of all my energy as I tried to single-handedly be *all* the things my employer, kids, husband and friends needed me to be—until I’d get into my car after a long day and just start crying. I needed help. I needed guidance, community, support, and just a space where I felt like, “they get me!”

That’s why we’re doing this thing together. You and me, me and you. You’re no longer alone, I’m with you.

In this week's Skinny Dipping Rx episode, I'm sharing ways to support your emotional wellbeing by understanding how your childhood and lived experiences may have created your “skin story” that is still impacting you as an adult.

We are stripping down how your childhood and life experiences are impacting the way you see, feel and think about yourself as an adult. (And the unexpected ways a college major can change the trajectory of your life.)

The skills and tools offered in this conversation will help you understand not only why you may feel uncomfortable in your skin, but also a step by step process for how to deepen your healing journey now that you do.
I promise this will be helpful and full of powerful tools you can put into action immediately.

I need these too, which is why I’m sharing what I use myself to help you shed the layers of overwhelm in your life.
So that you start feeling like YOU again.
And I want that for you. Remember, we're in this together!

***Somatic Skincare is almost here! which is the most intimate group healing experience. DM for info.

01/27/2025

SENSUALITY, SKIN & STRESS IN MENOPAUSE

On the week’s episode of The Skinny Dipping Rx I am joined by the , Dr. Anna Cabeca who making magic out of the mayhem so many women experience in menopause.
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We talk about all things stress, hormones, and all the things that make you feel uncomfortable in your skin during menopause. We dish on intimacy and how to turn up the🔥.
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I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did. Dr. Anna drops some serious 💎

01/26/2025

📚YOUR SKIN TELLS YOUR STORY

Our skin, the ultimate boundary, narrates tales deeper than you can see. 🫣

Did you know many skin conditions like psoriasis are linked to emotional trauma?

The scars of verbal, emotional, or physical abuse don't just fade away - they can manifest as itching, pain, and visible plaques. 🌪️

It's time we explored this overlooked aspect of your skin's journey. 🧩

Because it's not just about skincare, it's about caring for your mental and emotional wellbeing too. 🌱

👉 Tune into the Skinny Dipping Rx podcast to learn more about the connection between skin health and emotional trauma.

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12/31/2024

I’ve always admired work and love how he highlights the importance of whole foods for skin health.

But diet is just one piece of the puzzle for healthy skin. Let’s delve into other crucial factors that influence your skin’s well-being. Swipe to learn more.🤓

Your skin reflects more than just your diet; it mirrors your unmet needs.

Emotional Well-being: It’s not just the food; it’s your feelings. Feeding yourself with what you’re truly hungry for—like connection and rest—is essential.

Stress Management: It’s not just your stress; it’s your reaction. Elevated cortisol levels can disrupt skin barrier function, leading to issues like dryness and irritation.

Skincare Practices: It’s not just your routine; it’s your approach. Over-scrubbing and over-washing can leave your skin irritated and sensitive.

Achieving radiant skin involves a holistic approach that addresses emotional health, stress responses, and gentle skincare practices, alongside a nutritious diet.

If you’re ready to discover which areas need your attention most, comment “QUIZ” below, and I’ll send you my brand new quiz designed to pinpoint your specific needs.

➡️ Make sure you’re following to receive the quiz.

✨The path to clear, radiant skin starts with nourishing your inner well-being.

12/27/2024

5 Skin Truths You’re Overlooking (But Shouldn’t Be)

Your skin holds so much more wisdom than we often realize.

Stress, touch, routine, and even your thoughts all leave their mark.

It’s not just about what you eat or the products you use—it’s about how you meet your needs, inside and out.

Which of these truths surprised you the most?

Let me know in the comments! 💛

11/22/2024

What if your hormonal acne isn’t caused by the hormones you think? 🤔

It’s not just about estrogen or androgens—cortisol and insulin are the real game-changers for your skin.

When your body is stuck in chronic stress—from poor sleep, processed foods, toxic relationships, or environmental overwhelm—it triggers:
🔥 Chronic inflammation
📈 Elevated cortisol and insulin levels
⚠️ A fight-or-flight response, even when there’s no physical danger

This cycle disrupts your metabolic and skin health, leading to:

Persistent breakouts
Redness, dryness, and irritation
Delayed healing and flare-ups
✨ Here’s the truth: Topicals and prescriptions may manage symptoms, but they won’t heal the root cause.

To truly heal your skin, you need to support your body’s ability to regulate stress and return to balance. Start here:
🌿 Replace processed foods with real, whole options.
🌿 Prioritize consistent, high-quality sleep.
🌿 Spend time in nature daily to ground your nervous system.
🌿 Build boundaries with toxic relationships.

Your hormones want to work for you, not against you. 🌿

💬 What’s one way you’ll support your body today?