Untapped Potential Podcast
In this podcast, we dive deep into the nuances of living and dealing with a BFRB (body focused repetitive behavior) and how to UNTAP your potential in healing from one.
This podcast is brought to you by Raffaela Marie, a Dermatillomania Coach who knows from personal experience what it's like to struggle with a BFRB. On her quest to heal herself, she dove down the rabbit hole into human psychology and behaviour so that she could take this knowledge and experience and help others to heal as she did.
In a nutshell, she found what it takes to heal and it's not as impossible as most people think it is! Now she's sharing all her tips, strategies, and invaluable insights with the world on this podcast.
Untapped Potential Podcast
55: Should You Try NAC for Skin Picking? The Truth About This Popular Supplement
NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) is often recommended to people struggling with dermatillomania, but does it actually work? In this episode, we break down what NAC really is, how it functions in the body, and why it might help reduce chronic skin picking.
We’ll explore:
- What NAC is and how it’s connected to antioxidants and glutathione
- How oxidative stress affects your body (and mind)
- The possible link between NAC and neurotransmitters like dopamine and glutamate
- Real experiences from the community on whether it helped
- What else you can do to support your healing from the inside out
Plus, Raffaela shares simple but powerful lifestyle shifts that support your nervous system and reduce urges - no supplement required.
If you've been curious about NAC or wondering whether it's worth adding to your routine, this episode is a must-listen.
Resources:
🌟FREE 7 Day Healing Loop Challenge
🌟STRENGTH The Roadmap to Healing from Chronic Skin Picking
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:25 The Healing Loop Challenge
00:59 Today’s Topic: NAC Supplement
04:18 Understanding Antioxidants and Free Radicals
08:25 How NAC Helps with Skin Picking
16:34 Personal Experiences with NAC
17:42 Holistic Healing and Lifestyle Changes
26:31 Final Thoughts and Recommendations