Ep. 207 An Alternative Perspective on Beauty, Skincare, and Hormones with Dr. Keira Barr

Dr. Barr joins me on this episode and I am thrilled! Dr. Barr is a dual board-certified dermatologist and menopause specialist. She is a prominent leader in women's medicine, creating a bridge between hormones, skin, and mind-body medicine to optimize the mid-life experiences of women. She is a fierce patient advocate dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances. Dr. Barr empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and hormones in menopause.  Dr. Barr takes a different approach to skin health. She realized that as women head north of thirty-five, the emphasis is always on the concept of anti-aging and finding ways to camouflage the effects of aging. So she helps women appreciate that their skin can be an ally because it can help them understand what happens in their bodies and empower them to make the changes that are within their control. In this episode, Dr. Barr and I unpack the changes that happen to women's skin from the age of thirty-five onward. We dive into skin physiology, the impact of hormones, and the changes that occur as we age. Dr. Barr explains how our skin reflects our physical, mental, and emotional well-being and talks about progesterone, stress, and regulating the nervous system. We discuss Botox, self-love, the social conditioning of women, the benefits of breath-work, getting enough sleep, and taking the time to enjoy yourself. We talk about psoriasis, food, choosing the best skin care products, and caring for your skin, and Dr. Barr shares her thoughts on skin peels, lasers, and bio-identical hormone supplementation. I hope you gain a lot from this insightful conversation with Dr. Barr! Stay tuned for more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: What motivated Dr. Barr to help women navigate middle age and beyond? Dr. Barr unpacks skin physiology, the impact of hormones on the skin and hair, and the changes occurring in our skin throughout our lives. How does our skin reflect our physical, mental, and emotional well-being? The impact of progesterone on the skin and hair. The impact of stress.  The importance of regulating your nervous system. How you see yourself will impact what shows up on your skin. How to make your skin your greatest ally. How can breath-work and rest help your skin repair, recover, and rejuvenate? Some skincare tips.  Navigating the choices around cleaner and safer skincare products. Dr. Barr shares her thoughts on skin peels, laser procedures, and bio-identical hormone supplementation.     Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website  Connect with Dr. Keira Barr On her website Books mentioned:  Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease by Lisa Mosconi Resources mentioned: Environmental Working Group