FERTILE by ARTÀ Healing

In this episode, Em walks us through a powerful shift in perspective: what if the sun isn't the primary cause of modern skin issues, but rather how we’ve been conditioned to interact with it? Moving away from fear and back toward ancestral solar hygiene, Em explores how stepping outside under the morning light offers direct, restorative benefits for our mind and body. Together, we unpack how consumer culture has convinced us that we need constant chemical protection, often locking us into an "overexposure loop" that ignores our body's natural signals. From diet and internal skin health to the intuitive wisdom of mechanical protection, this conversation brings sun exposure back down to basics. Key Takeaways from This Episode: ​ The Biology of Nourishment: How natural morning light triggers dopamine release, regulates the nervous system, lowers blood pressure, and naturally elevates our mood. ​Questioning Consumer Normalcy: A honest look at modern product culture—do we really need endless lotions and sun creams, or have we just become accustomed to being constant consumers? ​The Overexposure Loop: Why relying solely on SPF often gives a false sense of security, leading to delayed burns and midday bake sessions our skin was never designed to handle. ​ Simple, Ancestral Protection: Why mechanical protection—a wide-brimmed hat, a breathable linen shirt, and taking shade during peak noon hours—is often the simplest, most effective approach for both adults and children. ​ Diet & Heliotherapy: How nourishing our skin from the inside out changes our cellular response to solar exposure. ◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download our Signature 4-Step Healing Protocol⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Private Healing⁠ with Emma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In-Person Retreats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ARTÀ Healing Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@artahealing.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@fertile.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@arta_healing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠⁠@artajournal.substack⁠⁠⁠ Sending Love & Healing Emma Marigold Medical Herbalist and Ayurvedic Practitioner BSc MNIMH and the ARTÀ team

Is convenience food actually saving you time and money, or is it quietly costing you your health? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the hidden tax of ultra-processed convenience—from the chemical burden on our livers to the illusion of cheap supermarket meals. We break down the absolute absurdity of modern food systems, why our gardens turned from food sources into manicured lawns, and how modern time-poverty pushes us toward chronic inflammation. In this episode, we cover: The "Poison Paradox": Why we’re the only species that sprays poison on our food and eats it anyway. Making Organic Accessible: Smart, budget-friendly hacks including the Clean 15 & Dirty Dozen, veg box schemes, and micro-growing at home. The Lasagna Test: The financial and biological reality of 5 whole ingredients vs. 30 synthetic supermarket additives. Inflammation & Liver Load: Why hidden E-numbers and preservatives can trigger flare-ups in chronic conditions like endometriosis. Voting With Your Wallet: How buying directly from farmers cuts out the middleman and protects both your health and local growers. It’s time to stop paying for convenience with our long-term vitality. Tune in to learn simple, actionable ways to nourish your body without breaking the bank! ◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download our Signature 4-Step Healing Protocol⁠⁠⁠⁠ ◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Private Healing⁠ with Emma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In-Person Retreats⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ARTÀ Healing Instagram : ⁠⁠⁠⁠@artahealing.co⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@fertile.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@arta_healing⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack: ⁠⁠@artajournal.substack⁠⁠ Sending Love & HealingEmma Marigold Medical Herbalist and Ayurvedic Practitioner BSc MNIMH and the ARTÀ team

This is FERTILE, a podcast by ARTÀ Healing. FERTILE is your journey back to the rhythm of your cycle, the wisdom of your hormones, and the sacred biology that shapes you. This is the space that we explore natural medicine. Real root cause healing, dispel myths, and have authentic, raw and honest conversations. I'm your host, Em Marigold. And while I've worked in wellness for over a decade, I've also navigated my own health challenges, including PCOS and chronic acne. This podcast serves the Radical Woman who knows deep within her bones there must be another way. For those ready to challenge the conventional and unlock their exceptional fertility.

Is Oestrogen actually the "bad guy," or is she the undisputed queen of our health? In this episode, Emma dives deep into everything you actually need to know about Oestrogen, debunking the major myths surrounding this vital hormone. From feeding our bones and heart to keeping our nervous system calm and literally lubricating our joints and mucous membranes. Emma explains why a healthy ovarian cycle is our best source of vitality. She also unpacks the darker side of the coin: how excess Oestrogen aggravates conditions like Endometriosis, and the real dangers of synthetic Oestrogens found in the environment (Xenoestrogens), the contraceptive pill, and HRT. Tune in to learn how to harness the natural power of your cycle and protect yourself from synthetic overload. ◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download our Signature 4-Step Healing Protocol⁠⁠ ◦ ⁠⁠ENDO + PCOS Masterclass⁠⁠⁠ ◦ ⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Private Healing⁠ with Emma⁠⁠⁠ ◦ ⁠⁠⁠⁠In-Person Retreats⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ARTÀ Healing Instagram: ⁠⁠@artahealing.co⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@fertile.podcast⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@arta_healing⁠⁠ Substack: @artajournal.substack Sending Love & HealingEmma Marigold Medical Herbalist and Ayurvedic Practitioner BSc MNIMH and the ARTÀ team

In this episode of Fertile, host Em Marigold walks you through what a ‘Normal’ period can look like, explaining the difference between a true menstrual cycle and withdrawal bleeds from hormonal contraception, and where menstrual blood actually comes from—the shedding of the endometrial lining. Em covers common signs to watch for: blood colour and consistency, flow length, pain and its causes (stagnation, clots, Oestrogen dominance), and how cycle length varies by Ayurvedic dosha (Vata, Pitta, Kapha). She also discusses PMS, mood changes, practical tracking tips, and gentle lifestyle and menstrual-care suggestions like period pants and reducing irritants. This episode is a concise, empowering guide to reading your body, understanding symptoms (from light or heavy bleeding to painful cramps), and believing that healing and a pain-free, predictable cycle are possible. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download our Signature 4-Step Healing Protocol⁠ ⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Private Healing⁠ with Emma⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠In-Person Retreats⁠⁠⁠ Follow ARTÀ Healing Instagram: ⁠@artahealing.co⁠ Instagram: ⁠@fertile.podcast⁠ YouTube: ⁠@arta_healing⁠ Sending Love & Healing Em Marigold MH BSc MNIMH and the ARTÀ team

In this Episode, Em talks through the importance of not just understanding the female ovarian cycle, otherwise called the menstrual cycle... but in fact to integrate it and live with it. She walks you through exactly how to start doing this with tangible practices. You will learn how this incredible cycle is more than just 'menstruation and ovulation' but a complex system that affects your entire reality, from our relationships, our mood, libido, gut health and more. This isn't one to be missed. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download our Signature 4-Step Healing Protocol⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Private Healing⁠ with Emma⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠In-Person Retreats⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ARTÀ Healing Instagram: ⁠⁠@artahealing.co⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@fertile.podcast⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@arta_healing⁠⁠ Sending Love & Healing Em Marigold MH BSc MNIMH and the ARTÀ team

In this episode, Emma explains Endometriosis and Adenomyosis — what they are, how they differ, why they’re becoming more common in this modern world, and the natural approaches to healing them for good, because true healing is possible. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download our Signature 4-Step Healing Protocol⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Private Healing⁠ with Emma⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠In-Person Retreats⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ARTÀ Healing Instagram: ⁠⁠@artahealing.co⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@fertile.podcast⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@arta_healing⁠⁠ Sending Love & Healing Em Marigold MH BSc MNIMH and the ARTÀ team

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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download our Signature 4-Step Healing Protocol⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ENDO + PCOS Masterclass⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Private Healing⁠ with Emma⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠In-Person Retreats⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ARTÀ Healing Instagram: ⁠⁠@artahealing.co⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@fertile.podcast⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@arta_healing⁠⁠ Sending Love & Healing Em Marigold MH BSc MNIMH and the ARTÀ team

Episode 2. Ayurveda, Naturally Healing Acne, PCOS, Irregular cycles and Honest Practice with Herbalist Harriet FERTILE, the Podcast by ARTÀ Healing with your Host, Em Marigold. Todays guest is Herbalist Harriet, a Herbalist and Ayurvedic Practitioner. @herbalistharriet www.herbalistharriet.com Discount code: 'DROPS15' for first time customer - 15% discount We talk through all things Ayurveda, VATA, PITTA and KAPHA and other medicine systems that based on the elements from Chinese Medicine to Greek Medicine and Anthroposophic Medicine. How its all connected to the elements… the relationships we have, the foods we eat, the exercise we choose and habits we form and our tendencies. We talk through the importance of knowing your Dosha and how empowering that can be - understanding who you truly are to stay well! Harriet shares her healing journey with ACNE and PCOS and how she went from being in the modelling industry to now being a Herbalist. *Trigger warning - conversations around modelling, restrictive eating and eating disorder - around the 35 minute mark. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download our Signature 4-Step Healing Protocol⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ENDO + PCOS Masterclass⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Private Healing⁠ with Emma⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠In-Person Retreats⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ARTÀ Healing Instagram: ⁠⁠@artahealing.co⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@fertile.podcast⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@arta_healing⁠⁠ Sending Love & Healing Em Marigold MH BSc MNIMH and the ARTÀ team

Episode 1. Healing from PCOS, Endometriosis and Infertility and Manifesting your dream life THE PROCESS with Em Swain Sensual Embodiment Healer @ emswain_coaching FERTILE, the Podcast by ARTÀ Healing with your Host, Em Marigold (Previously called 'the art of woman' podcast Meet our client Emma Swain who healed naturally from PCOS, Endometriosis, Infertility, Hair loss & Weight issues to Fertile & Thriving. Emma Healed Naturally, and you can too. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download our Signature 4-Step Healing Protocol⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ENDO + PCOS Masterclass⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Private Healing⁠ with Emma⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠In-Person Retreats⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow ARTÀ Healing Instagram: ⁠⁠@artahealing.co⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@fertile.podcast⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@arta_healing⁠⁠ Sending Love & Healing Em Marigold MH BSc MNIMH and the ARTÀ team