Ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ve tried everything. Skincare. Diets. Supplements. Tests. And nothing is changing.”

You’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it.

In this episode, Katie and Cris break down why adult acne can feel so defeating when you’ve already done all the “right” things. From dermatology routes to functional testing to internet nutrition advice, they talk about why progress often stalls, even when effort is high, and what usually gets missed along the way.

This conversation pulls apart the belief that you’re out of options and reframes what “nothing is working” actually means.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why trying everything doesn’t mean you’ve tried what your body actually needs.
• How “healthy eating” can quietly turn into yo-yo dieting for acne.
• The patterns food journals reveal that Instagram advice doesn’t catch.
• Why piling on supplements can slow progress instead of speeding it up.
• What AI and generic protocols can’t replace when it comes to acne clarity.

If you’ve been stuck in trial-and-error mode and wondering what you’re missing, this episode brings a lot of light to the confusion.

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