Podcast
How She Healed Cystic Acne & Fixed Her Hormones Naturally
with I AM · 2 September 2026
Can you heal cystic acne without harsh pharmaceuticals? In this episode, Dr. Ash Kapoor speaks with Margaret and Roxy, the founders of I AM, about Roxy’s personal battle with hormonal cystic acne and a two-year loss of her period (amenorrhea) after stopping the contraceptive pill.
They discuss the "Inside Out" approach to skin health, moving away from isolated symptoms to treating the body as a whole, interconnected system.
In this video, you will learn:
The Post-Pill Reality: The hidden side effects of long-term contraceptive use, including gut dysbiosis and nutrient depletion.
The I AM Prescription: How "habit stacking" affirmations with topical treatments uses neuroplasticity to reprogram the mind-skin axis.
Understanding Progesterone Steal: Why adrenal stress "steals" your hormones to fuel a fight-or-flight response, leading to estrogen dominance and acne.
Psychodermatology: How your emotional state directly creates your physical skin state through the shared embryonic origins of the brain and skin.
Biohacking for Skin: The role of Nanovi (structured water), transdermal Magnesium, and red light therapy in cellular repair.
Video Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: The Inside-Out Approach to Skin
01:45 – Roxy’s Story: Cystic Acne and 2 Years Without a Period
04:10 – The Impact of the Contraceptive Pill on Gut & Absorption
06:30 – Psychodermatology: Why the Brain and Skin are Linked
09:15 – The "I AM" Prescription: Affirmations Meets Application
12:45 – Explaining "Progesterone Steal" and Estrogen Dominance
16:00 – Bible Wisdom vs. Modern Science: The Merry Heart Connection
19:30 – Daily Non-Negotiables: Red Light, Trampolining, and Vibration
23:15 – Biohacking Tools: Nanovi Structured Water and Magnesium Butter
27:00 – Redefining Success: Living in Joy and Flow
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