Overcoming Anxiety & PCOS to Thrive in Medical Aesthetics: Ellie’s Inspiring Journey

In this heartfelt episode of the Pursue Your Passion podcast, Louis “The Laser Guy” Silberman sits down with Ellie, a licensed esthetician and cosmetic laser tech who opens up about her raw and deeply personal journey—from struggling with cystic acne, PCOS, and crippling anxiety to becoming a confident and successful skincare professional in the booming $16 billion medical aesthetics industry.

Ellie shares how her early battles with mental health, facial hair, and hormone imbalances nearly derailed her life and career. At just 18, she became one of the youngest laser techs in the field—but a few years later, a sudden health scare left her unable to leave the house for months. With the help of therapy, mindfulness, and a renewed sense of purpose, Ellie not only reclaimed her life but now thrives by helping clients heal their skin and confidence too.

This powerful episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they couldn’t pursue their dreams because of health or life setbacks. Ellie is living proof that healing is possible—and passion can be your fuel.