Hosted by Holly Frey of Stuff You Missed in History Class, Season 3 of Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast expands the conversation to spotlight the real, unfiltered stories of people living with psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), and other conditions that show up on the skin—and what it means to navigate life in a body that others (and you!) don’t always understand.
Each episode, we pull up a seat for people who’ve been there: through the appointments, the flare-ups, the questions, and the quiet moments in between. These are honest, practical conversations about what actually helps: how to advocate for yourself, how to leave a doctor’s office feeling heard and taken seriously, and how to navigate the hard parts without having to figure it all out on your own. Because here, you’re not learning the hard way; you’re learning from people who already have.
Next, we zoom out to explore the wild, weird, and sometimes complicated history of skincare and treatment—from ancient remedies to modern breakthroughs that are still evolving.
Because when we share our stories with people who understand them we create something bigger than awareness. We create community. A place where you’re not the only one in the room… and you never have to feel that way again.
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Ask A Doctor: Dermatologist Dr. Anna Chacon on Maximizing Your Appointments and the Research Gap
Jul 23, 2026
Most of us have left a doctor's appointment with the thing we actually needed to say still stuck in our throat. Dr. Anna Chacon — board-certified dermatologist, psoriasis patient, and one of the few…
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Ink, Skin, and Self: Hannah Williams on Psoriasis, Tattoos, and the Long Road to Loving What You See
Jul 09, 2026
Hannah Williams was twelve years old when what everyone assumed was dandruff turned out to be psoriasis — and by sixteen, it had covered nearly 95% of her body. For years, she wore long sleeves in…
The Disability Tax: Future Doctor Dayna Pham on Psoriasis Stigma and Grief
Jun 25, 2026
When Dayna Pham was diagnosed with severe psoriasis at 21, the hardest part wasn't the plaques. It was the staring, the dating she stopped doing, and the version of herself she had to grieve. A few…
Plants, Pageants, and Policy: Alisha Bridges on Psoriasis, Advocacy, and Building a Tribe
Jun 11, 2026
Alisha Bridges was seven years old when a bout of chicken pox triggered psoriasis across 90% of her body — and she spent the next decade hiding it, until a beauty pageant, a department-store makeup…
Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast... Season 3!
Jun 04, 2026
If you've ever felt like no one in the room really gets what you're going through — this season is for you. Holly Frey of Stuff You Missed in History Class returns with Season 3 of Our Skin…
Drive, Defy, and Define: Ivy Smith on Psoriasis, Stunt Work, and Self-Acceptance
Sep 25, 2025
Model, actress, and stunt driver Ivy Smith first noticed psoriasis after the birth of her second child, but it took years, another pregnancy, and mounting pain before she finally got a diagnosis. In…
Clap Backs and Thick Skin: Victoria Voos on Psoriasis, Self-Advocacy, and Science
Sep 11, 2025
Victoria Voos was in college when her psoriasis “went full rampage,” setting off a cascade of diagnoses—from psoriatic arthritis to insulin resistance—that could have been overwhelming. Instead, she…
Brave Skin: Lianne Hunter on Psoriasis, Parenting, and Finding Her Voice
Aug 28, 2025
Diagnosed with psoriasis at age five, Lianne Hunter grew up learning to explain, defend, and sometimes hide her skin. Today, she’s built an online community, FixMyPsoriasis, and co-leads the Get Your…
Confidence Is the Cure: Allison Sowle on Psoriasis, Representation, and Showing Up Anyway
Aug 14, 2025
When Allison Sowle showed up to a model casting with oozing eczema and no makeup, she didn’t expect to be chosen out of 30,000 people. But her message was clear: “I’m proud to be myself.” In this…
What Psoriasis Taught Me: Jess Tran on Slowing Down, Speaking Up, and Feeling Seen
Jul 31, 2025
Jess Tran was 24, thriving in her career, and training as a powerlifter when a mysterious rash changed everything. It turned out to be guttate psoriasis—and it forced her to rethink everything from…
Your Skin Does Not Define You: India Bolton on Motherhood, Psoriasis, and Finding Her Voice
Jul 17, 2025
India Bolton was first diagnosed with guttate psoriasis in college. Years later, that diagnosis expanded—through two pregnancies, psoriatic arthritis, and months-long flare-ups that covered her body…
You Are Your Longest Relationship: Artist DaQuane Cherry on Psoriasis, Art, and Self-Care
Jul 03, 2025
DaQuane Cherry was once the kid who wore a hoodie to hide skin flare-ups in school. Now he’s an artist and advocate helping others feel seen. He reflects on his psoriasis journey, the power of small…
Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast Season 2!
Jun 26, 2025
We’re back! Welcome to Season 2 of Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast with Holly Frey. This season, we’re continuing the conversation about what it really means to live with psoriasis—through…
You Are Not Alone: Building A Psoriasis Community with Joni Kazantzis
Oct 03, 2024
After being diagnosed with psoriasis as a teen, Joni Kazantzis has tried just about every treatment one can to get comfortable in her skin. Her blog, Just a Girl with Spots, became a platform for…
Thriving Everyday: Exercise and Illness with Andrea Wool of AutoImmune Strong
Sep 19, 2024
Andrea Wool is the founder of Autoimmune Strong, a community for those with autoimmune disorders seeking exercise that heals rather than harms. Andrea shares her experience with chronic pain…
Within Reach: You Deserve to Feel Good with Reena Ruparelia
Sep 05, 2024
Reena Ruparelia has lived with psoriasis since she was in high school. But she didn’t start sharing about her experience until 20 years later. Stigma played a role in her hesitancy to speak out, but…
Building Community: One Spoon at a Time with Activist Jen Weaver
Aug 22, 2024
When Jen Weaver was diagnosed with psoriasis in 2017 (after five years handling rheumatoid arthritis), she was 36 years old and had three busy kids. Her plaques were very visible–she said they…
Get Your Skin Out: Activist Holly Dillon on Living Well with Psoriasis
Aug 08, 2024
Activist and Hollywood producer Holly Dillon was diagnosed with psoriasis when she was just 14 years old and, at 20, was told by a doctor that there was no help for her–that her body had “failed.”…
Shifting Gears: Olympic Hopeful Mandy Marquardt on Conquering Psoriasis
Jul 25, 2024
In this episode of Our Skin, we're joined by world-class athlete Mandy Marquardt of the USA Cycling National Team to discuss her experience as an Olympic hopeful living with psoriasis. Mandy shares…
Introducing: Our Skin: A Personal Discovery Podcast
Jul 18, 2024
Welcome to Our Skin, a Personal Discovery Podcast. Each week, host Holly Frey showcases a personal story from someone who lives–and thrives!--while managing psoriasis. Being diagnosed with a chronic…
