Skin Health Secrets Rachel Varga #041

August 20, 2025•5 min read

About My Guest

Rachel Varga, BSN, RN, CANS, is a Double Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist.

Since 2011, Rachel has been offering medical aesthetic rejuvenation in the specialty of Oculoplastics and is known for providing a natural and healthy-looking transformation and educating through her show "The School of Radiance" podcast.

She has performed over 20,000 rejuvenation procedures and is also a trainer for other practitioners on rejuvenation procedures including medical grade skin care, laser skin rejuvenation, injectables including neuromodulators and dermal fillers, and slowing aging in general.

Rachel is passionate about delivering the highest standard of care, with a focus on what the patient’s specific rejuvenation goals are, and a tailored approach to suit their needs, values, and lifestyle. She has published multiple research articles on rejuvenation protocols for the eyelids, jawline, and overall skin health transformation.

Rachel is known for her gentle touch, natural-looking results, and making her patients feel comfortable, and at ease with her caring bedside manner that originated in pediatric nursing before beginning her career in medical aesthetics in 2011. She will guide you in creating your customized rejuvenation plan and skincare routine to achieve your goals through one-on-one sessions, expert 7-week seasonal skincare tutorials, and year-long membership for the deeper layers of being beautifully radiant at TheSchoolofRadiance.com.

Rachel Varga is one of the first to blend Western approaches to skin care and rejuvenation, functional insights, and biohacking optimization strategies. By blending the best of these worlds and observing what her most radiant patients are doing she will also help guide you on your path to healthy skin and vibrancy for many years…

Summary

Your skin is talking to you – but are you listening?

In this eye-opening conversation with holistic nutritionist Rachel Varga, we dive deep into why your skincare routine might be missing the bigger picture. Spoiler alert: the secret to radiant skin isn't just what you put on your face, but everything you put in your body and surround yourself with daily.

We explore how oxidative stress acts as your body's alarm system, signaling when something's off balance. Rachel breaks down the often-overlooked environmental factors that could be sabotaging your skin goals – from the quality of air you breathe to the electromagnetic frequencies buzzing around you 24/7.

But here's where it gets really interesting: we discuss practical biohacking strategies that don't require a complete lifestyle overhaul. Think optimizing your water quality, understanding the power of grounding (yes, literally touching the earth), and why your bedroom lighting setup might be more important than your expensive night cream.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn when we explore the emotional-physical connection – how your mental state shows up on your skin and why addressing both is crucial for lasting results.

Whether you're dealing with stubborn skin issues or just want to level up your wellness game, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can start implementing today. Because sometimes the most powerful changes come from the smallest, most consistent shifts.

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The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. Please be reminded that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Vulnerability in Skin Health

06:47 Understanding Oxidative Stress and Skin Aging

09:31 The Importance of Environmental Factors

12:16 Purifying Your Environment for Better Skin

15:07 Antioxidants and Their Role in Skin Health

19:54 The Impact of EMFs and Technology on Skin

22:20 Grounding and Its Benefits

25:24 Water Quality and Its Importance

27:59 Emotional Sensitivity and Health Awareness

33:48 Water Quality and Sleep Optimization

35:47 Lighting and Circadian Rhythm

40:09 Electromagnetic Fields and Grounding

50:29 Nutrition and Protein Intake

01:02:39 Detoxification and Holistic Health

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