Ep. 3 - From Pill to Power: How I Healed PCOS, Acne & Reclaimed My Cycle
“When you ask your doctor questions you are often dismissed, it is a very uncomfortable position to be in as a young women”
— Emma Marigold
About the episode…
Episode 3.
In this episode, host Em Marigold shares her personal journey through acne, long-term pill use, losing her cycle, and a PCOS diagnosis and how she healed naturally using nutrition, Ayurveda, herbal medicine and lifestyle changes.
She explains the pills role in turning off ovulation, the insulin testosterone connection in PCOS, and practical steps she used to rebalance hormones, restore fertility and rebuild resilience. A hopeful, informative episode for anyone struggling with irregular cycles, acne or fertility concerns.
Sending Love & Healing
Em Marigold
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In This Episode We Talk About:
Understanding PCOS and Acne
The Impact of the Pill
A Journey to India
Healing with Ayurveda
The First Real Period at age 22
Learning About Nutrition
The Struggles of Veganism
Unexpected Pregnancy
Seeking Herbalist Support
A New Path as a Herbalist
Healing from Trauma
The Importance of a Cycle
Breaking Down PCOS Myths
Embracing Healing and Community
CLIENT TRANSFORMATIONS
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For the woman seeking to clear their symptoms at the root, restore hormonal and cyclical balance, awaken their fertility and experience lasting healing.
Our transformative 16-week practitioner-led programme will take you from surviving to thriving. With comprehensive health assessment, tailored treatment plan, personalised Herbal Medicine Prescription and ongoing one-to-one consultation.
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So you leave the programme armed with the tools to become your own healer, preventing symptoms from returning. You will finally understand your symptoms and your body, feeling more connected, confident and in control.
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