Acne sufferers know it isn’t just about pimples—serious cases can have major impact on our physical and mental health. Since June is Acne Awareness Month, it’s time to deep-dive into the skin condition that affects up to 50 million Americans. Here to chat all things acne is creator, activist, former model and founder of the #freethepimple movement, Lou Northcote. Listen as she shares why having acneic skin isn’t the same as a breakout; how the lookism she’s experienced affected her stress; and the can’t-miss skincare tips she’s learned as an acne sufferer. For the latest in all things skin wellness, check out wellconnected.murad.com.

Does money make you anxious? You’re not alone. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, 65 percent of people said it was a major cause of stress. The good news? If you reframe the way you approach it, money can also be a great source of joy. Tune in as Gabe Dunn, creator and host of the podcast Bad With Money joins us for a conversation that covers all things money —like why millennials might prefer to shell out on social justice instead of houses, why spending on skincare isn’t frivolous and why blanket financial advice can be harmful. For more wellness stories like this, check out wellconnected.murad.com.  

Content warning: This podcast episode contains references to suicide/suicidal feelings. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 or chat988lifeline.org

According to the American Psychological Association, more than a quarter of adults say that most days they’re too stressed to function. Also, most mental illnesses actually start when teens/young adults are in school. Luckily, a new generation is changing the way we approach addressing mental health by starting earlier. In this episode, host Alison Haislip chats with Alison Malmon, founder of Active Minds – a nonprofit dedicated to saving lives that supports mental health education for young adults – about how to ensure that no one feels alone, the harrowing incident that drove her to create the org, and hosting critical “stress less weeks” on campus communities around the country. For more, check out wellconnected.murad.com.