Hey future mama — this one’s for you.

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but let’s be honest — it can come with some very real changes. Hormones run wild, your skin might not feel like your own, and suddenly you’re questioning every product in your bathroom.

Should you keep using that favorite face cream? Is a quick salon visit still safe? And what about that miracle stretch mark oil you’ve been eyeing?

In this episode, we’re diving into what no one really talks about:

💄 Why your skin changes during pregnancy (and what you can actually do about it)

👶 How certain ingredients could affect your baby — especially in those early weeks

⚠️ Hidden dangers in everyday products, like oxybenzone, parabens, and more

🧴 Which beauty treatments are worth skipping — and which might be safe with expert advice

🤱 What to watch out for during breastfeeding (yes, that matters too)

This is your gentle reminder that sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do… is wait. Your glow can wait. Your baby’s safety can’t.

So breathe, mama. You’ve got this — and we’ve got you. Tune in and feel confident, informed, and supported every step of the way.

Previous episode:

• Vitiligo and Pregnancy: The Complex Connection (Ep. 14)

Continue journey:

• New Expert Recommendations on Pediatric Vitiligo Care
• Behavioral Epigenetics: How Social Experiences Influence Vitiligo

She built an empire on perfection — but when Martha Stewart casually revealed she’s had vitiligo for decades, it wasn’t a headline grab. It was something better: real.

In Episode 32 of Deep Dive in Vitiligo, we unpack why Martha’s low-key confession matters. From Michael Jackson’s media storm to Winnie Harlow’s modeling revolution, to Jon Hamm and Joe Rogan’s quiet acknowledgments — every story chips away at stigma and makes space for acceptance.

No drama. No spotlight. Just the quiet power of owning your story.

🎧 Tune in to explore how visibility — even whispered — can still change the narrative.

Continue the journey:

• Martha Stewart, Vitiligo, and the Quiet Power of Speaking Up

This time, we’re zooming out — way out — to look at vitiligo not just as a skin condition, but as a surprising window into your overall health. From heart disease and immune superpowers to the role stress plays in flipping genetic switches, this one’s a journey through the body (and maybe even time).

We break down a fascinating new study that links vitiligo to a slightly higher risk of coronary heart disease — but hold that panic button. Other research shows that vitiligo might actually protect against all sorts of other issues, from certain cancers and Parkinson’s to severe COVID-19. It’s complicated — but in the best possible way.

We’ll also dip our toes into the wild world of behavioral epigenetics (yes, your genes are eavesdropping on your life), and how stress and lifestyle might shape not only your skin, but your future health — and even your kids’.

In this episode:

• Why vitiligo might raise your heart’s risk profile — but lower others
• How your immune system could be wearing “white armor”
• What stress does to your gene expression (and how to fight back)
• Where this all fits in the big picture of care and research

🎧 Tune in for a curious, hopeful, and science-packed ride through the lesser-known sides of vitiligo.

Suggested reading:

• Vitiligo’s White Armour: A Shield Against Mortality & Diseases?
• Vitiligo's Unexpected Health Benefits