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.
Episodes
57 episodes
57: Is Chronic Skin Picking a Form of OCD?
Do you feel like chronic skin picking is more of a compulsion or like OCD rather than a behavioural addiction?In this episode, Raffaela Marie dives into the nuanced relationship between chronic skin picking and compulsiv...
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Episode 57
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30:46
56: Why Skin Picking Gets Worse for So Many at the Start of the Year
What if your heightened skin picking urges early in the year aren’t just random but rooted in deeper emotional patterns and unrealistic expectations?In this episode, we explore why skin picking often intensifies during the first few mont...
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Episode 56
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29:17
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 sk...
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Episode 55
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27:35
54: Feeling like freedom from skin picking just isn’t possible?
Ever feel like freedom from skin picking just isn’t possible?You’re not alone - and you're not stuck.In this episode, host Raffaela Marie opens up about the emotional highs and lows of healing from chronic skin picking. Wit...
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Episode 54
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22:33
53: Your Thinking Style Might Be Blocking Your Skin Picking Recovery
What if the biggest thing getting in the way of healing from chronic skin picking… is your thinking style?In this episode, we dive into the four thinking archetypes from the Meta Dynamics® profiling tool: Visionary, Architect, D...
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Episode 53
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49:15
52: Is Depression & Chronic Skin Picking Just a Chemical Imbalance?
Is depression really just a chemical imbalance? And what about chronic skin picking?In this episode, Rafaela Marie shares her personal journey of overcoming 15 years of chronic skin picking and 10 years of depression—and wh...
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Episode 52
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50:45
51: 3 Skills to Break Free from Skin Picking & Build Unshakable Confidence
What if healing wasn’t about fighting against yourself - but working with yourself instead?In this episode, we explore the hidden patterns that keep you stuck in the cycle of skin picking and how to finally break free. You’ll di...
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Episode 51
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40:19
50: The Sneaky Habit That’s Making Skin Picking Worse
Could a daily habit be quietly rewiring your brain and making it harder to stop picking?In this episode, we uncover a sneaky, often-overlooked trigger that disrupts focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation—without you even...
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49: Breaking New Ground - A Revolutionary Practice for Overcoming Chronic Skin Picking
This episode marks the first time this unique, transformative practice is being shared publicly - previously reserved for Raffaela’s private 1:1 sessions.If you’re seeking a challenging, innovative approach to chronic skin picking that b...
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Episode 49
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38:39
48: Traversing the 6 Levels of Healing from Chronic Skin Picking
Have you ever wondered why you feel stuck in the cycle of skin picking, despite your best efforts to stop?In this episode, we break down the six levels of healing and help you identify where you are on your journey so you can finally und...
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Episode 48
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31:59
47: Finding Your Voice - Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Up
What if speaking up isn’t as daunting as it seems?In this episode we explore why expressing yourself can feel so difficult and how to gently build the courage to speak your truth. You’ll uncover the roots of these fears, learn simple pra...
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26:34
46: PART 2 Breaking Free - Escaping Dysfunctional Family Roles for Lasting Healing
✨Learn more and sign up for the FREE Healing Loop Mastermind here!✨If you need help with setting boundaries, send in an explanation of your situation...
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Episode 46
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42:39
45: PART 1 Breaking Free - Untangling Emotional Triggers and Taking Back Control
🌟Sign up for FREE for The Healing Loop Mastermind here!Have you ever considered that healing from chronic skin picking could be tied ...
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Episode 45
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34:59
44: Is chronic skin picking genetic?
Is chronic skin picking something you’re born with, or is it shaped by your environment? In this insightful episode, Raffaela dives deep into the genetic and environmental factors behind chronic skin picking.Drawing from her 15 years of ...
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Episode 44
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30:19
43: Building Real Confidence - Master These Skills to Thrive
What if confidence was a set of skills anyone could master?In this episode of the Untapped Potential Podcast, host Raffaella Marie explores the true nature of confidence and provides a step-by-step guide to building it.
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Episode 43
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33:18
42: Overcoming Anxiety, Depression, and Skin Picking: Raffaela’s Story
In this deeply personal episode, Raffaela Marie opens up about her journey of overcoming chronic skin picking, depression, and severe social anxiety.From a challenging childhood to becoming a confident and empowering coach, Raffaela shar...
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Episode 42
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30:40
41: Year End Special - How to Set Goals That Stick for 2025
In this year-end episode of the Untapped Potential Podcast, host Raffaela Marie breaks down why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail...and how you can set achievable, lasting goals for 2025!Drawing from her pers...
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Episode 41
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23:37
40: How to Handle Social Events Without Picking
Social events of any kind can trigger some of our worst picking sessions!Especially when you’re worried about what others might say about your skin.In this episode, we explore a practical and empowering approach to helping you na...
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26:27
39: How to Manage Increased Picking over Xmas
For many, this time of year brings an increase in chronic skin picking...In this episode, we dive into why this happens and explore simple, practical strategies to help reduce the urge to pick - so you can enjoy the festive seas...
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Episode 39
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22:22
38: The 5 Types of Chronic Skin Picking
Healing from chronic skin picking is far more nuanced than simply "just stopping"—but you probably already knew that.In this episode, Raffaela introduces a groundbreaking concept that hasn’t been explored with such intention and depth in...
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Episode 38
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28:00
37: Should you try this popular therapy for chronic skin picking?
Maybe you’ve heard about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Maybe you’ve even tried it yourself!CBT is one of the more popular approaches for managing chronic skin picking, but does it work for everyone?In this episode, we’re div...
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Episode 37
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29:05
36: Feeling Your Feelings - Are You Doing It Right?
You probably know that feeling your feelings is important...But how do you truly do it?And how can you tell if you’re doing it the “right” way?In this episode, we explore why feeling your emotions is a fundamental step in h...
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Episode 36
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29:34
35: The unspoken fear of chronic skin picking
One of the biggest, least-discussed fears in healing from chronic skin picking is the fear of letting go.In this episode, we dive into how this fear is deeply connected to skin picking and why understanding it is c...
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Episode 35
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22:28
34: How to navigate passive aggression
Do you struggle with how to respond when someone acts passive-aggressively?In this episode, we dive into passive aggression and its link to body-focused repetitive behaviors like chronic skin picking.You’ll learn practical ...
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22:47
33: 6 surprising signs you’re healing from chronic skin picking
Just because you picked your skin today or this week doesn’t mean you’re back at square one.When we judge our progress solely by how much we pick (or don’t pick), it often leads to self-criticism and can even sabotage the progress we’re ...
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Episode 33
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26:46