🎙️ Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: From Fighting Acne to Finding Peace With Her Skin — Katie’s Natology Journey

In this deeply honest and relatable episode, we sit down with Katie, a Natology client who shares her real, unfiltered acne journey, the physical struggle, the emotional weight, and the turning point that changed everything.

Katie opens up about what it was like living in a body and skin she didn’t recognize, the frustration of “trying everything,” and the quiet grief that comes with feeling stuck in a cycle that never seemed to end. This conversation goes beyond products and treatments, it’s about identity, self-trust, and learning when to shift strategies without shame.

We talk openly about what integrative care truly means — not choosing between natural or Western medicine, but thoughtfully combining both when appropriate. Katie shares how incorporating Western medicine became part of her journey, not as a failure, but as a supported decision made alongside lifestyle, nutrition, skin barrier repair, and nervous system regulation. Healing, in this context, wasn’t rushed, it was personalized.

This episode highlights an important truth: sometimes timelines matter, mental health matters, and the most supportive choice is the one that meets you where you are, while still prioritizing long-term skin and overall health.

Podcast Interview - Katie Earle

✨ In This Episode, We Cover:

• When acne shifted from “annoying” to life-altering
• The emotional toll of chronic skin struggles
• The burnout of the try-everything phase
• Why extreme approaches often miss the bigger picture
• What made Natology’s approach feel different from the start
• How Western medicine can be integrated thoughtfully, not used in isolation
• Supporting the skin during and after medical interventions
• Why mental health and quality of life sometimes need to lead the timeline
• Redefining healing beyond just clear skin

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Episode Summary

We opened the floor to our community and invited you to ask anything: skincare, treatments, products, wellness, business ownership, boundaries, and the realities of running a skin clinic. What followed was a conversation filled with the advice we wish clients could hear more often — the kind that doesn’t always fit neatly into a treatment room appointment.

We talk about unrealistic expectations, underrated treatments, the disconnect between what clients want and what skin can realistically do, and the invisible emotional and mental load of clinic ownership. If you’re here for quick fixes, this episode may challenge you. If you’re here for real understanding, you’re in the right place.

What We Cover in This Episode

✨ The things we’d tell new clients if we weren’t worried about hurting feelings
Why your skin isn’t “broken,” why consistency matters more than trends, and why one treatment can’t undo years of inflammation.

✨ The most underrated treatments (and why hype isn’t the same as results)
Why microneedling and corrective, intentional facials still outperform many viral treatments — and how pairing them with the right home care actually changes outcomes.

✨ The biggest misconception about “hormonal skin”
Yes, hormones matter — but lifestyle, stress, sleep, nutrition, and inflammation are usually the missing pieces no one wants to look at.

✨ If you could only commit to ONE treatment
Why consistency with a customizable facial approach can outperform sporadic, high-intensity treatments.

✨ Why “basic” skincare often works better than complicated routines
And why adding more products is rarely the answer.

✨ The biggest disconnect between client expectations and skin biology
Skin heals in months, not days. Progress is cumulative, not instant — and maintenance isn’t optional.

✨ Boundaries we’ve had to learn the hard way
From saying no to the wrong clients, to not bending policies out of guilt, to learning that compassion without boundaries leads

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Host: Natasha
Guest: Natalie Anchondo — Microneedling Educator, Acne Specialist & Founder of Lux n Lav

✨ Episode Summary

In this episode of Balanced Beauty Talks, Natasha sits down with Natalie Anchondo, founder of Lux n Lav and a leading educator in advanced microneedling techniques.

Known for trailblazing microneedling protocols for acne and teaching safe, inclusive treatment across all skin types and tones, Natalie shares why microneedling became her signature modality — and why proper education, technique, and restraint are what truly drive results.

Together, they break down the science behind collagen induction, address common misconceptions, and explain why microneedling continues to be one of the most powerful tools in skin health when done correctly.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How Natalie’s career evolved and led her to build Lux n Lav
• Why microneedling became her ride-or-die treatment
• What’s actually happening in the skin during microneedling
• Why microneedling for acne was once controversial — and why it shouldn’t be
• When microneedling is (and isn’t) appropriate
• Why microneedling can be safely performed on all skin tones with proper protocols
• The biggest myths practitioners and clients still believe
• What separates a good microneedling treatment from a great one

🎧 Final Takeaways

Microneedling isn’t about being aggressive — it’s about being intentional. Natalie shares who microneedling is best suited for, who should proceed with caution, and what excites her most about the future of this modality.

📍 Connect with Natalie Anchondo

Learn more about Natalie’s work, education offerings, and microneedling philosophy through Lux n Lav.

IG: Luxnlav Website:www.myluxnlav.com

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