Melanoma isn’t just a disease of older adults—and this episode will change how you think about skin cancer.

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dr. Julie Kenner is joined by Marianne Banister, who shares the story of her daughter Claire, diagnosed with stage 3A melanoma at just 14 years old. What began as a seemingly harmless mole quickly became a life-altering diagnosis—despite regular screenings and sunscreen use.

This episode is a reminder that skin health is deeply connected to what’s happening inside the body—and that awareness can save lives.

💡 Key takeaway: When caught early, melanoma is highly treatable. But delays in recognition can have devastating consequences.

Dr. Kenner is currently seeing patients in-person at SkinHappy Dermatology:

📞 Call to book: (831) 555-1234

📍 SW Corner of 6th and Dolores St.

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

About This Podcast:

Inside-Out Dermatology explores the intersection of skin science, whole-body health, and emotional wellbeing. Each episode blends cutting-edge research with practical wisdom to help you understand how the health of your body, mind, and lifestyle is reflected through your skin, whether you’re navigating a specific skin concern or focused on supporting healthy aging. These conversations are designed to help you care for your skin thoughtfully and sustainably from the inside out.

In this episode of Inside Out Dermatology, Dr. Julie Kenner sits down with Stephanie, one of her patient’s, who shares her raw, honest experience with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) through pellet insertion — and the life-changing results she noticed in less than a week.

Dr. Kenner breaks down why hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone are critical for far more than reproduction — impacting your brain, heart, bones, skin, mood, and metabolism. She also exposes the truth behind the notorious Women's Health Initiative study and why its flawed findings caused decades of unnecessary suffering for women.

Whether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, andropause, or just feeling "off" — this episode could change everything.

Dr. Kenner is currently seeing patients in-person at SkinHappy Dermatology:

📞 Call to book: (831) 555-1234

📍 SW Corner of 6th and Dolores St.

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921

About This Podcast:

Inside-Out Dermatology explores the intersection of skin science, whole-body health, and emotional wellbeing. Each episode blends cutting-edge research with practical wisdom to help you understand how the health of your body, mind, and lifestyle is reflected through your skin, whether you’re navigating a specific skin concern or focused on supporting healthy aging. These conversations are designed to help you care for your skin thoughtfully and sustainably from the inside out.

🎧 Subscribe for more science-backed conversations on skin, health, and wellness from the inside out.

In this episode of Inside-Out Dermatology, Dr. Julie Kenner explores the powerful connection between beauty, self-confidence, mental wellness, and skin health — and how social media has reshaped our cultural expectations of perfection.

From concepts of facial symmetry and the “golden ratio” to modern filtered beauty standards, Dr. Kenner breaks down the difference between objective beauty and the deeper inner qualities that truly make someone radiant — like confidence, warmth, and authenticity.

You’ll learn:
- How social media distorts beauty standards
- Why confidence plays a major role in how we’re perceived
- The science behind appearance, biofeedback, and emotional wellness
- How healthy skin naturally creates beauty (not perfection)
- Why wanting better skin isn’t vanity — it’s self-care

Dr. Kenner also discusses fascinating research on aesthetics, psychology, and how improving skin health can positively impact both emotional well-being and skin biology.

Subscribe for more science-backed conversations on skin, health, and wellness from the inside out.