After many requests, I have quickly edited today’s ep for you guys. This week’s guest is @madeleineedwards, who has been a Yours Only user for quite some time to soothe her pesky eczema. She is super honest and raw about her experience with acne, and eczema, and her battle with glandular fever and depression. She has learnt to love her spots, and is a key advocate for self-love.
Eczema affects around 1 in 3 kids and over 1 million Aussies. It causes skin to go red, dry, itchy and scaly, and in severe cases, may weep, bleed and crust over, causing a lot of discomfort. The best part? It can pop up for no reason at all.
It’s not life-threatening, but it can be debilitating for some people - it affects what you wear, how you sleep, your relationships, and of course your self-esteem. Currently, there is no cure for eczema, but there are lots of studies that correlate foods, stress, and allergens as causes for flare-ups.
If you have eczema or know someone with it, here are some helpful links for you:
The Eczema Associate Australasia: https://www.eczema.org.au/eczema-facts/
Psoriasis eczema clinic: https://www.psoriasiseczema.com.au/
Ahhh, this episode has been promised for a long time. After a turbulent few months, I feel stronger and more positive than ever.
I discuss what TF happened when I got sick in December, two new health diagnoses, the warehouse fire, and what's next.
It's my wedding week, so I am checking out for a few weeks so I can relax and reset.
Catch you in March.
Ash x
Ahh, I am SO excited to share this episode with Gritty Pretty founder, Eleanor Pendleton — a kind, welcoming and humble human being.
She experienced dyshidrotic eczema on her hands and feet as a kid to the point where walking was painful. After testing positive for COVID in 2022, her body bought it back, the first time as an adult. El is also pregnant, so she shares some pregnancy skincare tips too.
We met in person at December's Women with Gritt event, which is close to when I recorded this episode. I haven't been able to edit and get this live, until now.
I hope you enjoy it as much as me.
Ash x
Ok, it's been a hot minute.
I had planned for the podcast to run throughout the entire summer break, into the new year, but the universe had other plans for me. I had a horrible case of COVID, ended up in hospital, and have been recovering ever since.
This week’s episode is with the amazing Nikola, who is a long-time customer Nikola. She’s been living with psoriasis since she was in primary school. She struggled at school and didn’t know anyone else who was living the same life as her. After school, she started working in aged care, which was not kind to her skin.
She ended up flaring and going from specialist to specialist to work out what it was. Nothing really helped until Google helped her.
I will let her tell you the story, but she took control of her life and now is living comfortably, naturally.
Ash x
Hello! Welcome back to another episode of Allergy Proof. We are getting SO close to Christmas, I am dying to get there. My weeks have been filled with prep work so I can take a proper break this year. Luke and I are going away and will be off the grid for a few days, which I am pumped for.
We have a couple of episodes left for the year and some that I am excited to share. Today’s guest is the incredible Kristy. She’s been a Yours Only customer for some time now after her sister discovered us and purchased COAT to soothe her psoriasis. We’re actually here to talk about her diagnosis of breast cancer, and how she went through multiple surgeries including a hysterectomy and mastectomy to keep her in good health. I loved this chat so much because as you will hear at the end, she was so grateful that people would want to hear her story after a rough couple of years.
Enjoy.
Ash x
Hiiii! Welcome back to another episode with a Yours Only community member. This week we’re talking to the amazing Ricayla from New Zealand, who experiences endo, psoriasis, and mental illness. I’m hoping by sharing her story we will be able to increase awareness on all topics, as endometriosis is something that is so incredibly hard to diagnose. I’ve actually just been diagnosed with adenomyosis, which is similar to endo, but within the uterus. It’s something I need to learn more about, so when I am ready, I’ll share more with you.
For now, pls know this episode discusses mental illness - if you or anyone you know needs help, you can always call lifeline on 13 11 14.
Ash x
Welcome to our first guest for the season 🤍
Today’s guest is the amazing Christine who has been in the Yours Only community for a while now — she is one of the smiley faces on the Yours Only website as she was in our recent campaign and photoshoot. After experience topical steroid withdrawal, she went through a very long health journey, which is worth sharing and raising awareness of. She is such a powerhouse.
If you want to get in touch with her health team, she found success with the below:
You @mysavingface follow her here.
Enjoy,
Ash x
I’ve done a lot of mental healing this year, and have really learned how to deal with tough situations and people. One thing I am so incredibly proud of is that I quit drinking alcohol at a time when people were drinking a lot — during COVID. It was a time when people leaned on alcohol a lot, and when we were out of lockdown, it felt like the only thing people wanted to do.
In this ep I go through:
- Why I quit drinking
- What I learned about people
- How I felt
- How strong you can be
- Questions from the community
- Tips for others wanting to quit
If you wanna chat more, DM me @ashlitempler or @yoursonlyco
Okay, so it's been 11 months since I've last been in your ears. 2022 has been a very wild year for me. I'm gonna give you an update, plus a taste of what we've got in-store for season four of Allergy Proof.
If you wanna chat more, DM me on Instagram. Ash x
Ahhh happy end of 2021!
It's been a big year for me on a personal and health level. This time last year I was about 20-30 and now I'm about 80. A lot has happened, I've spent a lot of time and money getting to where I am, and I know I have a long way to go, but I'm on the right path.
This raw episode will take you through:
- What I have discovered/been diagnosed with
- The specialists I've seen
- Some of the meds I am on
- My diet
- What changes I've made this year
- The plans for 2022
Then I answered some questions from the community. Thanks so much for all of your support this year, I feel like I've made some lifelong friends in the community. DM me on Instagram for chats.
Ash x
Hello! Ahhh here we are, the last interview for the season, and the year!
Today’s guest is the amazing Allira Potter who has been a Yours Only user for some time. When she was 17, her mum was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and little patches started to form. When she passed away, the autoimmune condition came in full force and with psoriasis, comes psoriatic arthritis.
Psoriatic arthritis affects approx 15% of people with psoriasis. This particular arthritis can affect any joint in the body, and symptoms vary from person to person. Research has shown that persistent inflammation from psoriatic arthritis can lead to joint damage.
Allira speaks very openly about her experience with trauma and how she is managing her health day to day. She is a real advocate for self awareness, and manifesting the life you want.
For more information on psoriatic arthritis:
https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/types-of-arthritis/psoriatic-arthritis/
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