Skin & Within

By: The Big Light/ Claire Gray
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  • Your go to podcast for practical advice from Scotland's wellness trailblazers, hosted by Claire Gray founder of Ermana Skincare.
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Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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Episodes
  • Episode 5 - Hormone Sensitivity and Trauma: Understanding the Nervous System’s Role

    Episode 5 - Hormone Sensitivity and Trauma: Understanding the Nervous System’s Role
    Feb 19 2025
    Welcome to Skin & Within, helping you find your inner glow through conversations with wellness experts. Join host, Claire Gray as she chats to Paula Rastrick, a trauma and hormonal sensitivity specialist, who works on the connection between the nervous system, endocrine health, and emotional wellbeing. In this insightful episode of Skin & Within, Claire chats with Paula Rastrick to explore the intricate links between hormonal sensitivity, trauma, and neurodivergence. We dive deep into what it means to be hormonally sensitive, how to identify if you are highly sensitive, and whether this trait is hereditary. Paula explains how hormone fluctuations—especially during puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause—interact with the endocrine system and neurodivergence, shedding light on the often-overlooked connection between ADHD and hormonal shifts. We also discuss the impact of past trauma on the body and mind, including how it influences stress tolerance, hypervigilance, and overall wellbeing. Key takeaways include: The link between the nervous system and hormonal balance How oestrogen affects mood and emotional regulation Practical strategies for managing hormonal sensitivity and reducing stress Insights into the survival vs reproductive system response If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your body's reactions to stress, trauma, or hormonal changes, this episode offers valuable guidance and support. Tune in for expert advice, real-life experiences, and actionable tips to help you navigate hormonal sensitivity with more ease. Let’s go! Further reading: https://subscribepage.io/hormonal-sensitivity-els-trauma-pdf Find Paula on Instagram @mrspaularastrick
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    48 mins
  • Episode 4 - Threads of Connection: Fashion, Friendship, and Caring for People & Planet

    Episode 4 - Threads of Connection: Fashion, Friendship, and Caring for People & Planet
    Feb 12 2025
    Welcome to Skin & Within, helping you find your inner glow through conversations with wellness experts. Join host, Claire Gray as she chats to Niki Taylor MBE , Educator in regenerative fashion and textiles, fashion activist and artist. In this episode of Skin & Within, we welcome Niki Taylor, MBE, a passionate educator in regenerative fashion and textiles, a fashion activist, and co-founder of Fashion Revolution Scotland. As a lecturer in design at Edinburgh College of Art, Niki plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of designers, inspiring them to prioritise sustainability in their work. Niki and Claire both started our careers in the fashion industry at a time when consumerism and fast fashion were at their peak. But as our values evolved, we found ourselves questioning the system and seeking a more ethical approach to fashion. In this conversation, we explore the power of community, the role of education in sustainability, and the small but meaningful steps we can all take to care for people and the planet.
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    37 mins
  • Episode 3 - Healing from Trauma: A Conversation with Madeleine Black

    Episode 3 - Healing from Trauma: A Conversation with Madeleine Black
    Feb 5 2025
    Welcome to Skin & Within, where we delve into wellness that goes beyond the surface. I'm Claire Gray, founder of Ermana Natural Skincare, and your guide to finding your inner glow. Join host, Claire Gray as she chats to Madelaine Black, trauma survivor and author of Unbroken. In today’s episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Madeleine Black—an author, speaker, and survivor who has courageously shared her story of healing. After experiencing sexual violence at just 13, Madeleine hid her trauma for many years. But through self-exploration, relationships, and ultimately sharing her story, she found the strength to heal. We’ll discuss the role of shame, the impact of trauma on self-identity, and whether forgiveness is necessary in the healing process. This is a powerful and deeply moving conversation, but also one filled with hope and empowerment. Let’s go!
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    33 mins

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