56: Why Skin Picking Gets Worse for So Many at the Start of the Year

What if your heightened skin picking urges early in the year aren’t just random but rooted in deeper emotional patterns and unrealistic expectations?

In this episode, we explore why skin picking often intensifies during the first few months of the year. Through heartfelt personal reflections and powerful listener stories, we unpack the pressure of New Year’s resolutions, post-holiday fatigue, and rising responsibilities that can all become hidden triggers.

This episode offers practical tools and a compassionate mindset shift to help you:

• Recognize and manage seasonal and situational triggers
• Let go of the pressure to “start fresh” perfectly
• Create goals that align with your capacity, not your inner critic
• Prioritize rest and self-kindness as part of your healing journey

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by expectations or stuck in a cycle of picking, this episode offers a supportive roadmap for regaining your balance.

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My name is Raffaela Marie. I'm a holistic BFRB coach who has healed from 15 years of chronic skin picking myself and dedicated my life to helping driven women do the same. Through my podcast, free resources, and programs, I teach strategies to overcome urges, build emotional safety, and expand into authenticity. My approach goes beyond quick fixes, focusing on root causes and long-term recovery.