The Clinical Science Behind the Skin–Gut–Brain Axis
The RPSH Podcast | March 2024
Episode Overview:
In this advanced clinical edition, host Dr. Ralf Abels engages in an in-depth dialogue with author and Dermal Therapist Marcelline Goyen, BSc. In a compelling dynamic between former instructor and specialist, they discuss the scientific evolution behind Marcelline’s textbook series and the physiological parameters connecting gastroenterology with modern dermatology.
The discussion outlines the core clinical themes covered in her foundational work, The Skin-Gut Connection (2019), and the practical diagnostic applications featured in her textbook, The Amazing World of the Skin-Gut Axis (2023). A must-listen episode that highlights the academic validation and deep cross-disciplinary research backing her methodology.
Host: Dr. Ralf Abels, RP Sanitas Humanus - Goes, Zeeland - NL
Language: Dutch
Theme: the skin-gut axis
Clinical Application of the Skin–Gut Axis in Practice
The Skin Clinic Rotterdam Sessions | November 2023
Episode Overview:
In this peer-to-peer discussion, host Daniëlle Buitendijk, BSc (registered Dermal Therapist), interviews author Marcelline Goyen, BSc (Dermal Therapy), live at the Skin Clinic in Rotterdam. This episode focuses heavily on the practical, clinical reality of integrating gastroenterology into traditional dermal therapies.
Marcelline shares her extensive experience in recognizing systemic skin-gut patterns within private practice. The conversation covers the clinical challenges encountered when addressing complex cases of atopic dermatitis (eczema) and acne vulgaris, the integration of intestinal microbiome profiling, and the profound long-term therapeutic outcomes achieved through targeted internal interventions. An invaluable listen for practitioners seeking to evolve their clinical protocols.
Host: Danielle Buitendijk - Huidkliniek Rotterdam - NL
Language: Dutch
Theme: The skin-gut axis in skin therapy practice
Media & Podcasts
Clinical Discussions on the Skin–Gut–Brain Axis
Welcome to the audio archive. Below, you will find a curated selection of professional podcast episodes, interviews, and clinical discussions exploring the physiological mechanics of the skin–gut–brain axis.
Please note: The current broadcasting episodes are recorded in Dutch and German, focusing on the European healthcare landscape.
Netherlands & Belgium Broadcasts
Discover Evidence-Based Root-Cause Dermatology. Listen to comprehensive audio expert sessions featuring Marcelline Goyen, BSc (Dermal Therapy), as a guest specialist. These episodes deep-dive into the clinical integration of gastroenterology, microbiome profiling, and advanced dermal therapies.
Microbiome Dynamics and the Skin-Gut Axis
Stralend Ondernemen Podcast | August 2023
Episode Overview:
In this featured episode (Episode 25), host Annelies Aarts interviews Marcelline Goyen, BSc, (Dermal Therapy), specialized in skin-gut axis & microbiome, and author. The discussion provides an in-depth clinical exploration into the human microbiome and the systemic physiological pathways governing internal homeostasis and dermatological health.
Marcelline shares key insights from her foundational reference work, The Skin-Gut Connection (2019), and discusses the clinical applications detailed in her subsequent textbook volume, The Amazing World of the Skin-Gut Axis (2023). A highly educational session for practitioners looking to understand the profound cross-talk between the intestinal mucosa and the cutaneous barrier.
Host: Annelies Aarts - Stralend Ondernemen Podcast - NL
Language: Dutch
Theme: the skin-gut axis
Cross-Border Science: The German Edition of the Skin–Gut Axis
The RPSH International Podcast | December 2025
Episode Overview:
In this specialized international episode, Dr. Ralf Abels—gastroenterology expert and founder of the renowned RP Sanitas Humanus laboratory—invites author Marcelline Goyen, BSc (Dermal Therapy), back to the studio. This clinical discussion focuses on the recent expansion of Marcelline's research into the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) with the publication of her German textbook edition (2025).
Dr. Abels and Marcelline explore the didactic and therapeutic value of the skin–gut–brain axis framework for modern European practitioners. The conversation highlights how advanced stool analysis, laboratory diagnostics, and targeted microbiome protocols serve as indispensable tools for therapeuts addressing complex, chronic dermatological disorders.
Host: Dr. Ralf Abels, RP Sanitas Humanus - Goes, Zeeland NL
Language: German
Theme: the skin-gut axis