Skin Talk Tuesday
Episodes
72 Diana Orchant, MS, RD Returns: A Deeper Dive Into Hormonal Acne, Liver Detoxification, Histamine Intolerance & How GLP-1s Can Affect Acne
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! She's back! We're so excited to welcome Diana Orchant MS, RD from @do.nutrition for her second time on the podcast and this ti...
71. Elizabeth Endres-Orrigo's Journey To Clear Skin, Nervous System Healing & How She Turned Pain Into Purpose
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam!! Today's episode is incredibly special, as things are coming full circle. We are SO grateful to have our dear friend and long ...
70. Purging Part 2: How To Tell If It's Working, Purge Vs. Breakout, The Ideal Purging Timeline, & How To Really Heal After Acne Suppressants
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! Estheticians love it and clients hate it. On this week on the podcast, we are back with a part two for our most controversial ...
69. Hormone-Driven Acne: Common Causes, Biggest Misconceptions & How To Clear It With The PT Method
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! Mary recently had a flare-up around her chin/jawline area about 7-10 days before her period, which led her to think... is this...
68. Are 2026 Skincare Trends Helping or Hurting Your Skin? Nichola Reacts To Exosomes, LED Masks, Salmon Facials & More
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! I am sure many of you have scrolled through your FYP, saw a video about a new skincare product on the market and thought: &quo...
67. Listen To This Before Dermaplaning: The Do's & Don'ts Of Facial Hair Removal With Acne Prone Skin
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday STT Fam!This week's episode is for the acne prone girls on TikTok who see someone shaving their face and think... can I do that?! De...
66. Acne Scarring Explained: What Actually Works to Heal Post-Acne Marks
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! One of our most asked questions, especially when clearing skin holistically, is what we do about acne scarring. There are so ma...
65. SOLO: Mary's Winter Skin Update, How I Am Handling The "Winter Uglies," Current Skincare Favorites + More
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! Does anyone else have a bad case of the "winter uglies?" This week, Mary is on the mic for a solo episode sharing he...
64. Why Your Rosacea Keeps Flaring: A Pacific Touch Method Approach to Calm, Clear Skin
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! This week's podcast covers a topic so many of our PT fam struggle with, so I thought, what better time to chat all about ro...
63. Let's Talk Eczema: Root Causes, Triggers, And How To Support Long Term Healing (The PT Way)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! This week’s episode is all about a topic that affects so many in our PT community → eczema.Whether you’ve dealt with ecz...
62. Healing Acne From the Inside Out: Gut Health, Hormones & Nervous System Regulation with Erica Casavecchia, MS & Founder Of Casawell Health
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! Today on the podcast, we are joined by Erica Casavecchia, founder of Casawell Health! In her early 20s, Erica’s body began se...
61. The Acne Conversation No One Is Having: Biofilm Busters & Cold Plasma Technology with Ansa Bronkorst and Lynne Elms From PlasmaPen
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, STT Fam! We are joined (first time virtually!) with the team from PlasmaPen, Ansa Bronkorst and Lynne Elms, to deep dive into CoolJet t...
60. Introducing The Pacific Touch Method + The Truth About Facials
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! We are soooo ready to be back in the studio to kick of 2026! In this episode, Mary and Nichola redefine the way we treat acne b...
59. The Proper Way to Give Yourself an At-Home Facial + GIVEAWAY teaser!
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! In our final episode of the year, we are reflecting on our biggest podcast highlights from 2025, sharing our words and intentio...
58. What We DO Love For Acne Healing: Mandelic Acid & The Truth About Botanical Skincare
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! We talk a lot about the types of ingredients or treatment methods that we don't love for optimal skin healing... but what a...
57. Holiday Season Breakout Survival Guide: Nichola's Fairy Godmother Advice For Navigating The Most Wonderful Time Of Year With Acne-Prone Skin
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays, PT Fam! Tis the season filled with holiday parties, late nights, and routine disruptions... all of which can start to take a toll on a...
56. The Acne Spectrum: The Real Reason Nothing Works For Your Skin (Yet) + Mary's Skin Journey Updates
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! If you have been listening for the last few months, then you know Mary has ben on a mission to clear her skin by her golden bir...
55. Skincare For Kids & Teens: Nichola's Thoughts On Shay Mitchell's Rini, Tips To Prevent Teenage Acne Without Suppressants, & More
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! In this week's episode, we are jumping in on the conversation surrounding skincare for kids amidst the launch of Shay Mitch...
54. How To Lift & Glow With Acne Prone Skin: New Treatment, Glazed Donuts, Glass Skin & More with Kim
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! In this special episode of STT, we are joined by PT's very own Kim! We breakdown the formulation of our new treatment, Lift...
53. Perioral Dermatitis 101: Potential Triggers, Pacific Touch Approved Treatment Protocol, Root Causes, & More
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! This is a long awaited episode about a major skin concern that has been a huge topic of conversation in the skin healing indust...
52. Julia Benville's Journey To Clear Skin With The Pacific Touch Method, Life As An Acne-Prone Person, How To Stay Clear, & More
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! Today's episode is a special one, because have the PT Fam's ultimate Skinspiration -- Julia Benville! Julia is an OG Pacific To...
51. How To Create The Perfect Skincare Routine: Where To Start, Common Mistakes, And Why 'Simple Routines' Are Not Clearing Your Acne
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hi PT Fam! Class is in session for today's episode! Nichola breaks down how to pick the right skincare routine for your skin type, including:Where to ...
50. Redefining Anti-Aging: The Secret To Skin Longevity, Nichola's Thoughts On Preventative Botox, & More
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT fam! We hereby rename 'anti-aging' to 'skin longevity". It has such a better ring to it, don't you think?! In t...
49. What Comedogenic Really Means: Navigating Pore-Clogging Ingredients The Pacific Touch Way
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! This week's episode is a hot button topic, both in PTHQ and out. We talk all things comedogenicity -- from the comedogenic ...
BONUS: 13-Minute Daily Morning Meditation with Megan Dombrowski
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello PT Fam! We are so excited to launch our skin healing meditation series with our very own PT fam member, Megan Dombrowski! We loved the way she i...
48. Fall Skincare Do's And Don'ts: Routine Changes, What Treatments To Do, And Pacific Touch Updates
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! Fall is HERE! And we officially declare it F*ck It We Ball Fall (thank you to Tinx!) In this episode, Mary and Nichola chat wha...
BONUS: 11-Minute Self Love Meditation with Megan Dombrowski
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello PT Fam! We are so excited to launch our skin healing meditation series with our very own PT fam member, Megan Dombrowski! We loved the way she i...
47. Isabel Vitale, Founder Of SIV Biome Balancing Serum On The Skin Microbiome, Acne Causing Bacteria, And The Future Of Skincare
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! We are beyond excited to welcome Isabel Vitale, founder of SIV and the Biome Balancing Serum to the podcast! SIV is a first-of-...
BONUS: 17-Minute Future Self Meditation with Megan Dombrowski
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello PT Fam! We are so excited to launch our skin healing meditation series with our very own PT fam member, Megan Dombrowski! We loved the way she i...
46. Nichola Is Back! Skin Talk Q&A: Microneedling Advice, What LED Device Is Best, Why Nichola Chose The Products Sold At Pacific Touch, & More
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! All feels right in the world because not only is it September in NYC, but Nichola is back on the podcast! After a few weeks awa...
45. SOLO: Everything I am Doing To Get Clear Skin Without Suppressants
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! Today's episode is a first for STT -- Mary sits down for a solo, honest chat about where is is at in her skin healing journ...
44. A Case Study Of How The Pacific Touch Method Works To Clear Acne: STT&Friends with Annalee
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! For our final installment of STT&Friends, we are so happy to have our jack of all trades, office extraordinaire - Annalee! ...
43. Two Swifties Talking Skincare, Bravo, and How To Treat Hyper-Sensitive Skin: STT&Friends with Jade
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! Welcome back for another installment of STT&Friends! In this week's episode, we are joined by Jade , our sensitive skin...
42. What Healing Your Skin Can Teach You About Yourself: STT&Friends with Ariana
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT fam!! We are so grateful to have on one of our biggest STT supporters to the podcast, our very own Ariana! From practicing law in Ve...
41. Anti-Aging the Pacific Touch Way: STT&Friends with Kim
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT fam! We are continuing our STT&Friends series with the one and only, Kim!! This episode is filled with sooo many nuggets of skin...
40. The Key To Good Makeup Is Great Skincare: STT & Friends with Bella
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! Today's episode is a kick off to STT & Friends, a series we are doing for the month of August while Nichola is on holid...
39. Megan Dombrowski On How To Manifest Your Dream Skin
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! This week's episode is SUCH a special one. We kick off our conversation with Megan Dombrowski, a NYC yoga and meditation te...
38. How Functional Lab Testing Can Get You To The Root Cause Of Your Acne With Emily Gardner
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! In this week's episode, we sit down with Emily Gardner, a registered nurse and founder of Em Wellness, an integrative health pr...
37. Nichola's True Thoughts On Traditional Acne Treatments, Why Benzoyl Peroxide Is Not The Answer, & The Future Of Acne Healing
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! Your favorite duo is back in studio for another episode -- this time talking Nichola's thoughts on how acne has traditionally b...
36. Michelle Parente On Her Journey To Clear Skin, How To Workout With Acne Prone Skin, And Simple Lifestyle Hacks To Add To Your Routine
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! We are in for a treat with this episode of STT as we welcome our second guest to the podcast, Michelle Parente! Michelle is a f...
35. Summer Of Outside: (Acne-Prone) Skin Edition
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora, PT Fam! Summer is HERE! In this week's episode of Skin Talk Tuesday, Nichola and Mary chat about all things summer skin and how to keep u...
34. Everything You Need To Know About Extractions & Facial Congestion
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! If you are a long time PT client, you are no stranger to some extractions. In this episode, Nichola and Mary discuss how import...
33. Back To Basics: How To Lay The Foundation For Your Acne Healing Journey
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday PT Fam! Mary and Nichola are back on the mics this week to lay the groundwork for the journey. We see in the treatment room how clients ...
32. Accutane, Spironolactone, Tretinoin... Oh My! Our Real Thoughts On Acne Suppressants
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! This is a very special episode of STT, as we finally give our real thoughts on acne suppressants, like Accutane, spironolactone...
31. Nichola's Momma Bear Advice: Listen To This When You Are Feeling Down About Your Skin
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! This week's episode is a bit of a vulnerability moment for Mary as she opens up about a moment of just feeling down about h...
30. Diana Orchant, MS, RD On Root Causes Of Acne, The Gut To Skin Connection, And How Hormones Imbalances Contribute To Acne
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! This is a very special episode as we introduce our first guest, Diana Orchant from @donutrition! Diana is a Functional Medicine...
29. Rebound Acne: Everything You Need To Know
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! In this week's episode, we talk all things rebound acne: what it is, why it might be happening to you, and Nichola's to...
28. How To Transition Your Skincare From Winter To Spring
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is it already MAY, PT FAM! In this episode, Nichola gives us everything we need to know as we head into Spring/Summer. We cover what products to s...
27. Bridal Do's And Don'ts: Nichola's Guide To Getting You Ready For Your Big Day
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! We have such a fun episode today going over Nichola's top tips for getting you glowing for your wedding day (or any big eve...
26. How To Travel The Pacific Touch Way: Nichola's Travel Tips
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam!Welcome back to Skin Talk Tuesday! We hope you all had a lovely Spring break. As we prepare for the summer season filled with tr...
25. Birthday Episode: Life Lessons With Nichola
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey PT Fam! This week, we are switching things up in honor of Nichola's upcoming birthday! If you know from the treatment room, Nichola gives the ...
24. Why Choose The Pacific Touch Method To Clear Acne
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from New York, it is Skin Talk Tuesday! Join Nichola and Mary for their FIRST EVER video recording of Skin Talk Tuesday! Head over to our YouTube...
23. Why You Need LED To Heal Your Skin
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"If I could go back and change one thing about my skincare routine, it would be to invest in LED earlier" Happy Tues, PT, fam! In this episo...
22. The Pacific Touch Way To Treat Body Acne
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy (Skin Talk) Tuesday, PT Fam! Today's STT is the much anticipated body acne episode! Mary asks Nichola everything from what the root causes o...
21. Beauty Trends And Acne: Nichola's Thoughts on Botox, Lasers, Face Taping, Clean Beauty, And More
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT fam! Today we are getting Nichola's take on the different beauty trends out there and her thoughts in relation to skin healing. ...
20. How To Pop A Pimple In A Pacific Touch Approved Way
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If anyone understands the urge to pop a pimple, it is the PT community. Sometimes, you get those breakouts that are irresistible to pop. 9/10, it is b...
19. Exfoliation Is Not As Important As You Think It Is
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up, PT Fam - this episode is not one to miss. We discuss the Pacific Touch Method's view on exfoliation, and Nichola's answer may not b...
18. Pregnancy and Acne: What You Need To Know
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora, PT Fam!Happy Tuesday! After last week's post-birth control episode, Nichola and Mary wanted to deep dive into pregnancy and how it relate...
17. Post-Pill Acne: Everything You Need To Know About Coming Off Birth Control
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The long awaited episode is here... So many of our clients find us because they experience or want to prepare for the breakout after coming off the ...
16. Peel Season: Everything You Need To Know
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT fam! We are so excited for this episode. Today, Mary and Nichola go over all of the corrective peels that we use in the Pacific Touc...
15. Winter Skin Tips: Everything You Need To Know In Order To Brave The Cold
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! In NYC, we are in the thick of winter. It is supposed to be a high of 19 degrees F today, so safe to say we are basking in all ...
14. The Do's and Don'ts Of Working Out With Acne Prone Skin
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, PT Fam!!! We are so excited to be back on the mics. We have some big plans, goals, and dreams for this podcast, so anxious to hit the ...
13. What Is On The Pacific Touch Vision Board For 2025
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kia ora, PT Fam! It is the final episode of the Skin Talk Tuesday podcast for 2024, and Nichola and Mary thought it would be fun to review the past ye...
12. The Pacific Touch Menu: A Deep Dive Into Each Pacific Touch Service
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday PT Fam! For this week's episode, Mary and Nichola review the Pacific Touch Menu, explaining what each service is, who it is good for, wh...
11. This Might Be Breaking You Out And You Don't Even Realize It
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT fam! We hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend and allowed some time for yourself! This week's conversation was inspired by a recen...
10. The Why Behind the Products We Use at Pacific Touch
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Week of Thanksgiving, PT Fam! In today's episode of STT, Mary asks Nichola why she decided to bring on the skincare lines we carry at Pacific To...
9. Why Mindset is a Game-Changer for Acne Healing
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Say it with us: "I am grateful for the messages my skin is sending me" In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Mary and Nichola dissect why gratitude and mind...
8. Why Stress the Number One Contributor to Adult Acne
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kia Ora, PT Fam! In this episode, Mary was inspired by the NYC Marathon to talk about how stress played a major role in her acne healing journey. Nic...
7. All Things Comedogenic: How pore-clogging ingredients are getting in the way of your acne healing
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT Fam! In this week's episode, Nichola and Mary cover one of the most commonly asked about topics: pore-clogging ingredients and the r...
6. How To Prepare Your Skin for the Changing Weather
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday PT fam! Your favorite duo is back and continuing their conversation on hydration, this time with a focus in how we can prep our skin for...
5. All Things Hydration: Why hydration so important for acne healing
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hydration is one of the key topics that Nichola harps on about the most. The duo goes over why we hydration is so important for acne healing, the diff...
4. Purging 101: What is purging and why we believe it is so important for acne healing
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT fam! In today's episode, Nichola and Mary break down the purging period in the acne healing journey. The two cover what purging is, ...
3. How to Build an Acne Safe Skincare Routine
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, PT fam! In this week's episode, Nichola and Mary deep dive into building a Pacific Touch approved skincare routine. The two go over Nic...
2. The Pacific Touch Method
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is Pacific Touch and our approach to acne healing? In today's episode, Nichola and Mary deep dive into the Pacific Touch Method and what you can ...
1. Welcome to the Skin Talk Tuesday Podcast!
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey PT fam! It is Nichola and Mary here for our first ever Skin Talk Tuesday podcast. In this episode, we tell you all our journey to Pacific Touch an...