#340 Understanding PCOS, Cycle Health, and Acupuncture with Michelle Malloy

Welcome to another energizing episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In today’s conversation, host Lisa Franz is joined by Michelle Malloy, an inspiring acupuncturist and women’s health specialist who transformed her own life—and countless others—by integrating Chinese medicine, cycle awareness, and compassionate care for women.

Michelle candidly shares her journey from persistent allergies and a career in finance to uncovering the healing potential of acupuncture and traditional medicine. Tune in as she explains what happens during an acupuncture session, how Eastern and Western medicine differ in their approach to women’s health, the intricacies of cycle tracking, and why your period is your body’s most honest “report card.” Michelle also offers everyday nutrition, movement, and self-care tips you can start using today—even if you’ve never tried herbs or acupuncture before! Whether you’re looking for holistic strategies for fertility, curious about self-diagnosis, or wanting to make friends with your hormones, this episode uplifts and empowers.

Timestamp Overview:

[00:00] - Introduction & Michelle’s story: allergies, career change, and self-healing

[01:42] - Discovering acupuncture & transition to women’s health

[04:13] - Women’s health, fertility, and Chinese medicine

[06:12] - What to expect from an acupuncture visit [

09:44] - Individualized pattern diagnosis: deficiency, excess, and more

[12:33] - How acupuncture supports hormones and cycles

[15:25] - Stress, blood flow, and reproductive vitality

[18:58] - The overlooked link: digestion and general health

[21:51] - Cycle tracking, period blood, and your “monthly report card”