The Dermatillo-Diaries: The Skin Picking Podcast
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsDid you know research suggests at least 1 in 20 people have a BFRB (body focused repetitive behaviour)? Yeah, me neither. For many years, both loved ones and medical professionals wrote my compulsive skin picking off as nothing more than a habit. Turns out, supposedly 2% of the population have dermatillomania and that's just those who have been diagnosed! After 15 years living with my dermatillomania, I'm on a mission to help others understand, accept and embrace their own BFRB. Join me - Kim - as I speak to various experts on important insights as well as chatting to others who will be sharing their amazing, unique stories. Have you been feeling alone? You no longer need to 💛
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Alyssa Coscarelli (Alyssainthecity) shares her personal experience with skin picking disorder
April 28, 2023 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBDermatillomania (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 I...
Chatting with BFRB Coach & Mental Health Consultant Chaille DeFaria
April 21, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBIn 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...
Listen to this BEFORE skin picking
April 14, 2023 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBA 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 pick...
My experience with CANCER and skin picking disorder
March 15, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis 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 t...
Noémie shares her experience with skin picking disorder and the lack of Black representation
August 04, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBPLEASE 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 enjo...
Noémie shares her experience with skin picking disorder and the lack of Black representation
August 04, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBPLEASE 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 enjo...
Ways to reduce ACNE with Holistic Nutritionist and Acne Expert, Meg Gaic!
May 24, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBSorry 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 ...
Talking to MISS AMERICA Emma Broyles about her compulsive skin picking journey
April 19, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn 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...
SEASON 2 IS HERE! Managing skin picking - Michelle Peters shares her journey!
April 12, 2022 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSo 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 liste...
Being an on-screen ACTOR with compulsive skin picking - Award-winner Natasha Negovanlis discusses her dermatillomania journey
October 19, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBHello 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 ...
Chatting to Picking Me Foundation Founder and CEO, Lauren McKeaney
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBHello 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....
IT'S BFRB WEEK - Chatting with LICENSED PSYCHOTHERAPIST Karen Pickett LMFT on skin picking and other BFRBs
October 04, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBWHAT 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 mes...
My skin prepping TIPS for events! - FACE & BODY
September 20, 2021 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBIn 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 ...
Yael shares her skin-picking journey and understanding TRIGGERS
September 12, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn 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-acce...
Board-certified DERMATOLOGIST, Dr Karhade MD FAAD, talks skin-picking
August 19, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBI 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 ...
Speaking with Dermatillomania author and advocate, Angela Hartlin
July 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBI 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...
Compulsive skin picking, parenthood and self acceptance with Laura
July 08, 2021 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBToday 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 als...
Compulsive skin picking, parenthood and self acceptance with Laura
July 08, 2021 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBToday 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 als...
Chatting with Emma from Worry Knot Jewellery on skin picking and how they can help!
July 04, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBTHIS 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 c...
Give this a listen after skin-picking
July 01, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBI 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.buymeacoffee.com/kimonskin)
Give this a listen after skin picking
July 01, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBI 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
The Nudge band specifically designed for managing BFRBs! Chatting with Nudge's creator, Luisa Zettinig
June 19, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn 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 sh...
The Nudge band specifically designed for managing skin picking/BFRBs with Nudge co-founder, Luisa Zettinig
June 19, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn 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 sh...
Welcome to the skin picking safe space
June 13, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWhether 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