Episode 176

Published October 27, 2026

In this episode, Dr. Nigma Talib joins host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton to discuss the connection between gut health and skin aging, including how gut dysbiosis, stress, and hormone metabolism can be reflected on the skin.

This episode also explores:

• How poor digestion can accelerate visible skin aging due to nutrient absorption and mitochondrial support
• The role of stress in leaky gut and gut disruption
• Birth control, particularly synthetic progestins, and how it impacts skin health
• Skin as a dashboard for potential internal imbalances and the importance of testing to determine the root cause
• In-office tools and therapies to motivate patients to sustain lifestyle changes

Key Moments

0:50 Episode Introduction

2:14 Introduction to Digest Aging

8:24 Understanding Hormonal Influences on Skin

16:31 The Connection Between Hormones and Skin Issues

20:38 DUTCH Fest 2027!

21:17 Healthy Skin and Problematic Patterns

28:13 Understanding Birth Control and Skin Health

35:31 Innovative Approaches to Skin Aging

41:23 Navigating Complex Health Issues

48:35 The Inside-Out Approach to Skin Health

About our speaker

Dr. Nigma Talib is a naturopathic doctor, medical aesthetician, and bestselling author based in Beverly Hills whose career has been built on a single conviction: that skin is a mirror of what is happening inside the body. After experiencing unresolved digestive issues as a teenager and finding relief only through naturopathic care, she went on to build practices in Vancouver, London, and Los Angeles. She coined the concept of "digest-ageing" and is the author of Reverse the Signs of Ageing and Younger Skin Starts in the Gut, books that brought the gut-skin connection to mainstream wellness audiences

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Nigma Talib and follow her on Instagram @drnigmatalib!

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