The Dermatillo-Diaries: The Skin Picking Podcast

Apr 27 2023 11

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Did 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

Apr 27 2023 40 mins

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 conversa

Chatting with BFRB Coach & Mental Health Consultant Chaille DeFaria

Apr 20 2023 44 mins

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 l

Listen to this BEFORE skin picking

Apr 13 2023 26 mins

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 trigge

My experience with CANCER and skin picking disorder

Mar 15 2023 28 mins

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 a

Noémie shares her experience with skin picking disorder and the lack of Black representation

Aug 03 2022 52 mins

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

Ways to reduce ACNE with Holistic Nutritionist and Acne Expert, Meg Gaic!

May 23 2022 35 mins

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

Talking to MISS AMERICA Emma Broyles about her compulsive skin picking journey

Apr 18 2022 35 mins

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 speec

SEASON 2 IS HERE! Managing skin picking - Michelle Peters shares her journey!

Apr 11 2022 45 mins

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 Pa

Being an on-screen ACTOR with compulsive skin picking - Award-winner Natasha Negovanlis discusses her dermatillomania journey

Oct 18 2021 51 mins

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

Chatting to Picking Me Foundation Founder and CEO, Lauren McKeaney

Oct 13 2021 40 mins

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 educ