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Untapped Confidence
Untapped Confidence is a podcast for high-achieving women who want more than just surface-level self-improvement; they want to feel powerfully secure in who they are, no matter the situation.
Hosted by Raffaela Marie - speaker, mentor, and creator of the STRENGTH Method - who overcame chronic skin picking, selective mutism, social anxiety, and depression not by waiting for confidence to appear, but by building it with intention from the inside out.
Each episode explores what’s really going on beneath the surface when your confidence shrinks and offers science-based tools to help you let go of pressure, self-doubt, and performative patterns.
Authentic confidence isn’t one-size-fits-all. It isn’t about becoming louder, tougher, or more polished. It’s about becoming more you, feeling at home in yourself, and learning how to live, lead, and simply be from that place.
If you’re ready to reclaim your voice, your presence, and a deep sense of peace - this space is for you.
Untapped Confidence
55: Should You Try NAC for Skin Picking? The Truth About This Popular Supplement
NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) is often recommended to people struggling with dermatillomania, but does it actually work? In this episode, we break down what NAC really is, how it functions in the body, and why it might help reduce chronic skin picking.
We’ll explore:
- What NAC is and how it’s connected to antioxidants and glutathione
- How oxidative stress affects your body (and mind)
- The possible link between NAC and neurotransmitters like dopamine and glutamate
- Real experiences from the community on whether it helped
- What else you can do to support your healing from the inside out
Plus, Raffaela shares simple but powerful lifestyle shifts that support your nervous system and reduce urges - no supplement required.
If you've been curious about NAC or wondering whether it's worth adding to your routine, this episode is a must-listen.
Resources:
🌟FREE 7 Day Healing Loop Challenge
🌟STRENGTH The Roadmap to Healing from Chronic Skin Picking
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:25 The Healing Loop Challenge
00:59 Today’s Topic: NAC Supplement
04:18 Understanding Antioxidants and Free Radicals
08:25 How NAC Helps with Skin Picking
16:34 Personal Experiences with NAC
17:42 Holistic Healing and Lifestyle Changes
26:31 Final Thoughts and Recommendations