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Welcome to "From Vision to Creation," a podcast that dives deep into the minds of visionaries who pursued their passions and made their visions a reality. In each episode, we will have conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, industry leaders, & business owners, and will explore the mindset that fueled their desire to take their dreams from vision to creation. Hosted by Alexander Schmieding.
How Food Heals the Skin: Dr. Nigma Talib on the Gut–Skin Connection & Achieving Younger Looking Skin
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1 month ago
How Food Heals the Skin: Dr. Nigma Talib on the Gut–Skin Connection & Achieving Younger Looking Skin
Can changing your diet end years of eczema—and can your gut microbiome actually predict how fast you age?
In this episode of From Vision to Creation, Alexander sits down with Dr. Nigma Talib, ND—celebrity naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of Younger Skin Starts in the Gut—for a candid deep dive into root-cause medicine, the gut–skin axis, and the real story behind her viral “Four Faces of Aging” (Wine, Gluten, Sugar, Dairy). Dr. Nigma shares how a stool test at 13 and targeted diet shifts ended her own flare-ups, why conventional care often misses the root cause, and the simple, science-backed skincare routine most people actually need.
If you’re curious about microbiome diversity, stool testing, eczema/acne triggers, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and how to build sustainable habits (80/20 rule), this conversation will help you trust your gut and transform skin from the inside out.
In this interview, you’ll learn:
How diet and microbiome testing (stool tests) can shift skin conditions and inflammation
The difference between a Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and a “naturopath”—and why it matters
The “Four Faces of Aging”: Wine, Gluten, Sugar, Dairy—what each does to your skin (and what to do about it)
Gut-friendly foods to add (omega-3s, cabbage/glutamine, blueberries) and common triggers to trial-eliminate
A minimal, effective skincare routine (cleanser, serum, moisturizer, SPF) without 10+ steps
Supplement quality basics (glass vs. plastic, third-party testing) and microplastics awareness
Why conventional appointments can default to prescriptions—and how to advocate for root-cause care
Dr. Nigma’s entrepreneurial journey, pop-ups worldwide, and her Beverly Hills longevity center vision
Mindset & lifestyle: moderation over perfection, daily habits, and listening to your body
🎙️ Hosted by Alexander Schmieding
In this interview, we discuss:
0:00 Intro
1:55 Early Influences and Upbringing
3:43 First Encounter with Naturopathic Medicine
7:30 Challenges with Conventional Medicine
12:05 Naturopathic Medicine vs Naturopathy
14:07 Entreprenuerial Journey
16:21 Expanding the Practice Globally
18:25 “Digest-aging” and the Microbiome
24:06 Creating Supplements and Skincare Products
28:16 The Role of Nutrition in Medicine
32:20 Gut-Friendly Foods & Foods to Avoid
34:24 Understanding Gluten Sensitivity
37:40 Wine Face
40:53 Gluten Face
43:55 Sugar Face
47:08 Dairy Face
47:44 Reversing Damage Through Diet
49:36 Essential Skincare Regimen
53:41 The Rise of Naturopathic Medicine
58:38 Final Thoughts and Advice
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From Vision to Creation
Welcome to "From Vision to Creation," a podcast that dives deep into the minds of visionaries who pursued their passions and made their visions a reality. In each episode, we will have conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, industry leaders, & business owners, and will explore the mindset that fueled their desire to take their dreams from vision to creation. Hosted by Alexander Schmieding.
