Dermatillo-Diaries: The BFRB Podcast

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Dermatillomania (skin picking disorder) can affect many of us, but it's not so often that we know of others sharing the same or very similar experience. Especially those we follow, are inspired by and look to for confidence and style. That's why this episode's conversation with Alyssa Coscarelli - commonly known as @alyssainthecity - is a special one.  I hope you enjoy this conversation. If you'd like to get in touch with Alyssa, or follow her on her adventures, you can check out her Instagram. Thanks for listening and supporting this podcast.Support the show

In this episode, I speak to Chaille DeFaria, who is an Mental Health Consultant and BFRB Coach.Before helping so many people with their body focused repetitive behaviors, Chaille experienced her own compulsions through hair-pulling (trichotillomania). I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Chaille - even getting a little teary-eyed! I hope you enjoy the conversation. If you'd like to learn more about Chaille, you can check out her website or visit her Instagram page. As always, feel free to follow and get in touch with me over on Instagram and Tiktok. Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast.Support the show

A listener got in touch on Instagram and asked for an episode to be created for what to listen to BEFORE skin picking. What a great idea! So here it is! I hope it helps you on your dermatillomania journey and let me know your thoughts. Are you feeling tempted to give into the skin picking devil today? Give this a listen a try my personal favourite way to reclaim your private trigger space. As always, if you have a question, feedback or an idea for another episode topic around skin picking, feel free to reach out to me on Instagram or TikTok at @kimonskin. Thanks for listening! Support the show

This is a different kind of episode as I discuss my current circumstance: navigating breast cancer and the treatment against it.Cancer of any kind is frightening as the enemy is within you. You're forced to learn a different way of living and a new version of yourself.Along with treatment can come some nasty side effects including - in my experience amongst others - weight gain and moderate/severe facial and body acne. For someone with dermatillomania this is triggering, not to mention the mental and emotional toll which skin picking usually aids. I hope this episode brings awareness and support to those learning about, or battling against, cancer. If you'd like to follow my journey, I have a separate account at @kim.on.cancer (IG/TikTok).Thank you for your patience - more interview episodes are on their way!Support the show

PLEASE excuse how late this episode is! I have a back-log of wonderful guest episodes but personal life has decided to play a main character, recently. Thank you for your patience!In this episode, I chat to the wonderful Noémie who is based in Paris, France. After a chat on social media, it was clear this conversation was essential towards growth within our community, as there is still lots to be done to help non-white skin picking sufferers with their condition. I really hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did, and please let me know if you can suggest a Black dermatologist who we can invite onto the show. I'll continue my research into this opportunity. Any questions or feedback, please drop me a message over on Instagram!As always, thanks for being awesome. KimSupport the show

Sorry for the delay - it's been a busy month personally. But HERE is the next episode!What a super informative conversation with Get Glow Method founder, Meg Gaic. After a failed attempt at accutane a couple of years back, I had my own questions about acne and boy, did I learn some new stuff about it.I hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to reach out to Meg, you can do so by Instagram and over on her website.As always, if you have any questions or would like to join me on an episode as a guest, come say hey here. Have a great day!Support the show

In this week's episode, I chat with Emma Broyles, also known as Miss America 2022 who shares her journey with dermatillomania and what helps her to manage it, during her travels and duties as pageant queen. Emma is the first Korean-American to win the award, but also the first to openly discuss her battle with dermatillomania, which she had mentioned as part of her acceptance speech.I hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to reach out to Emma, you can do so by Instagram.DID YOU KNOW about the new Patreon which allows users to get early access to content? If you're a fan of the show and would like to listen to episodes first, as well as access to other early and exclusive content, check it out here!As always, if you have any questions or would like to join me on an episode as a guest, come say hey here. Have a great day!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kimonskin)

So pleased to be back with a NEW season of the Dermatillo-Diaries! This time, I'm chatting with Michelle Peters from Manitoba, Canada, who has successfully managed her skin picking compulsions and wanted to explain her journey towards it. I hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to reach out to Michelle, you can do so by Instagram and via email. DID YOU KNOW about the new Patreon which allows users to get early access to content? If you're a fan of the show and would like to listen to episodes first, as well as access to other early and exclusive content, check it out here!As always, if you have any questions or would like to join me on an episode as a guest, come say hey here. Have a great day!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kimonskin)

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Dermatillo-diaries! Today I have with me a very special guest, Natasha Negovanlis.Natasha is a Canadian Screen Award winning actress, as well as a writer and producer, based out of Toronto, Canada who gained popularity for playing the “broody lesbian vampire” Carmilla in the series and movie of the same name. Since then, she has had a number roles in films and television shows and has earned a global fanbase on social media, where she is admired for her candid posts about mental health awareness, intersectional feminism, and positive 2SLGBTQ+ representation.In this conversation, we discuss the difficulties of dermatillomania (compulsive skin picking disorder) whilst working under the spotlight, what has helped Natasha manage her skin picking as well as how she shared her truth, publicly. If you'd like to reach out to Natasha, you can visit her Instagram and Twitter. You can also check out Natasha's podcast.As always, if you'd like to get in touch with me, please visit my Instagram and drop me a DM, or you can mail me. I have a ton of dermatillomania content over on TikTok and YouTube.Thanks for listening!Disclaimer - If you can hear any background noise in this episode, it's because my door buzzer went off! Typical. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kimonskin)

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Dermatillo-diaries! Today I have with me a very special guest, CEO and Founder of Picking Me Foundation, Lauren McKeaney. Founded in August 2016 and through Lauren's efforts, Picking Me Foundation NFP is the only donor-supported nonprofit dedicated to advocating Dermatillomania (Skin Picking Disorder) for sufferers, supporters, and educational communities alike, encouraging individuals to choose themselves over the mental illness that chose them.I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Lauren  - it was great to hear more on what Picking Me Foundation are doing for BFRB sufferers like me. I remember first coming across the foundation and instantly feeling so seen and understood. It's no wonder that many, many others are feeling better supported through the amazing work that they do. Feel free to check Picking Me Foundation out on Instagram, as well as details on their 5th birthday party celebrations.As always, please let me know if you enjoyed this episode or the podcast itself by giving a review - it really helps and I appreciate it so much. You can check out more dermatillomania and BFRB based content over on my Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. If you'd like to be part of an episode, please email me.Thank you for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kimonskin)

WHAT a conversation! I learned so much after speaking with the wonderful Karen Pickett LMFT on compulsive skin picking and BFRBs. As October 1-7 is BFRB week, we thought it would be a great opportunity to discuss body focused repetitive behaviours in more detail. Karen's amazing knowledge as a licensed psychotherapist, as well as both work and personal experience is like a warm embrace for a dermatillomania sufferer like me. I hope you enjoy the episode, please feel free to drop me a message over on Instagram  or you can email me - I'm always interested to meet new people within our ever growing BFRB community as well as sharing your story or having you join an episode! To check out Karen's services, please visit her website. You can also visit Karen on her Instagram account. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kimonskin)

In this episode, I wanted to discuss the ways I prepare my skin and mental state, for an event. Any large event - whether its a birthday party, summer bbq, wedding or prom, may require you to dress up in attire which is less casual and more formal. With this being said, some outfits may showcase areas of the skin you usually pick and could feel fearful of showing. I know this feeling well, but overtime I've created a ritual leading up to the event, during, as well afterwards, to help me feel a bit more confident and comfortable within my skin. Please note everyone is different - different skin types, areas of focus, triggers and processes to positively manage them. This is my process, and I've used my recent occasion as a wedding guest, as the example here  - hopefully it may be of use to you.List of products mentioned:Patches Hibiscrub antibacterial wash Lustre blue light strips:US WEBSITE (20% off during September with this code - 10% off after!)UK WEBSITE (20% off during September with this code - 10% off after!)Lustre antibacterial lotion CeraVe moisturising lotion The Ordinary Niacinamide and Zinc serum Sweet almond oil Vita Liberata tan As always, if you have any questions/additional tips, or you'd like to share your journey, feel free to drop me a message over on Instagram. You can also check out videos on my YouTube channel and TikTok. Thanks for listening!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kimonskin)

In this episode, I chat to Los Angeles-based Yael, on what has helped her compulsive skin picking. From CBT and visiting a dermatologist, to helpful additions such as assorted thimblettes and Philip Hue light bulbs which are phone-operated through Wifi (great for when you're wanting to take charge of triggers such as bright lights!). We also chat about Yael's journey with medication to help as well as why it's important to remove yourself from toxic people around you, to increase self-acceptance. You can chat to Yael directly at A Beauty Blob!I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening.Want to share YOUR story? Email me at kimonskin@gmail.com and let's talk!Don't forget to come say hello on Instagram and TikTok. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kimonskin)

I had SO much fun speaking with Dr Kaveri Karhade around the subject of compulsive skin picking.  Dr Karhade MD FAAD, is a board-certified Dermatologist who is based in San Francisco, and  has been featured in Allure and Women's Health.In this conversation, we discuss topics such as compulsive skin picking, how to take care of skin post-picking, help with hyperpigmentation, dermatillomania knowledge within the medical field and much more. I also learned a REALLY cool tip to help treat folliculitis, which is when bacteria and yeast create inflamed hair folicles, often mistaken for acne. As always, reach out to your medical professional on options available to you if you're in need of help with your skin-picking and/or mental and emotional well-being. Hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, please leave a review! You can also come say hey over on Instagram and check out my short videos on TikTok!Thanks for listening. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kimonskin)

I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Angela Hartlin on compulsive skin picking, after reading her amazing book, 'Forever Marked: A Dermatillomania Diary' which documents her years of skin picking struggle and self-discovery. Whilst juggling being a new mother and living with chronic pain, Angela openly supports and encourages others in the skin picking community through her Skin Picking Support Group.This conversation is a long one, because there was so much to discuss! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.If you haven't already, be sure to check out Angela on social media as well as her documentary, 'Scars of Shame' - she is also working on a new book which is aimed to assist in recovery, sharing techniques which have helped Angela over the years. As always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask over on Instagram, or you can email me! You can also find me on TikTok.Thank you for listening!Support the show

Today I have with me Laura who has battled with dermatillomania aka compulsive skin picking, for 20 years. Only in the last 2 years since having a child, has Laura realised the skin picking was actually a medical condition. So in this episode, I speak with Laura on her personal journey so far and what has helped her with her skin picking disorder.I really hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, or you have any questions or suggestios,  please let me know over on Instagram! You can also find me on TikTok.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kimonskin)

THIS is such a beautiful story of how you can channel your creativity to raise awareness of dermatillomania (and other BFRBs) and help support our community! In this episode, I chat with Emma who has created a jewellery business during the pandemic, to help those dealing with skin picking and other BFRBs.As a compulsive skin picker, Emma was looking for ways to keep her hands busy and often found fidget toys to be either not wearable, not so stylish or sometimes too childish. She now creates beautifully minimalistic jewellery peices, which move and can be fiddled with as and when it suits you! I wear a Worry Knot ring, and the rollable stone helps me to sit still in certain situations, allowing a finger or two to roll the ball with ease. This of course,  helps my skin picking in moments of boredom, stress or anxiety. If you want to check out Worry Knot, head to https://worryknot.co.uk - you can also check them out on Etsy and on Instagram.You can use code 'kimonskin' for 10% off both on the website and Etsy store! For orders outside of the UK, please visit the Etsy store where you can use the discount :) Thanks for listening.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kimonskin)

I wanted to share this with you for when you're feeling alone, unheard and low. I know how it feels when you're met with intense shame, guilt and disapointment after a long skin-picking session and I hope this episode will help you in feeling a bit better. At the very least, more 'seen'.If this helps you, please feel free to drop me a direct message over on my Instagram account. I'd love to hear from you and connect. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kimonskin)

In this week's episode, I'm talking with Nudge band's creator, Luisa Zettinig, answering your questions. We'll also be explaining more on this brilliant, vibrating band which is specifically designed to help manage your body focused repetitive behaviour.For more information on Nudge, head to Nudge's website. Don't forget! You can also claim 10% OFF all Nudge bands and accessories by using code KIM10 at checkout. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a quick review to support the show. Thank you for listening! P.s. bear with me regarding audio tinny audio - working on the issue, thank you for your patience. Support the show

Whether you're struggling with compulsive skin picking (aka dermatillomania or excoriation disorder) or any other body focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB e.g. hair pulling - trichotillomania), you're at the right place and I welcome you with open arms. Get your shoes on, get comfy or prepare dinner whilst listening to me ramble on about my own personal journey - do any of the points I discuss resonate with you?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/kimonskin)