Welcome to episode 94 of The PCOS Oracle Podcast. In this episode I speak with Dr. Heather Rhodes about the lifestyle habits that can cause a hormone imbalance and tips to restore healthy hormone levels. LetsGetChecked PCOS Test- Visit  trylgc.com/pcostest and use the code 'PCOS30' for 30% off.   Show Notes Download Dr Heathers FREE guide on how to support your hormones   Connect with: Dr. Heather Rhodes Dr. Heather Rhodes | Instagram | Facebook     Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 93 of The PCOS Oracle Podcast, I speak with Dr. Aumatma who debunks some very popular fertility myths and speaks about how to prepare for your fertility journey.   LetsGetChecked PCOS Test- Visit  trylgc.com/pcostest and use the code 'PCOS30' for 30% off.   Show Notes Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom (by Christiane Northrup, M.D) https://amzn.to/3psOno3   Connect with: Dr. Aumatma Holistic Fertility Institute | Instagram   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 92, Mel Kaye shares her PCOS journey from diagnosis to healing. Mel discusses the key areas to focus on while on your PCOS healing journey. We delve into diet, exercise, stress management and mindset. Mel also provides simple actionable tips and steps for you to implement.   LetsGetChecked PCOS Test- Visit  trylgc.com/pcostest and use the code 'PCOS30' for 30% off.     Show Notes Book a call with Mel to join her PCOS Break Through program.   Connect with: Melanie Kaye Barossaexphys| Instagram    Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 91, I speak to Megan Leigh about the lessons she has learned as a fitness competitor, popular fitness myths, how reverse dieting can be good for weight loss and Megan touches on what body neutral fitness is. Mira Fertility Tracker Visit miracare.com and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. 'In the FLO' by Alisa Vitti https://amzn.to/3qTFL9E . Show Notes The Eating Disorder Center (@theeatingdisordercenter) • Instagram photos and videos   Celeste Rains-Turk (@celestial_fit) • Instagram photos and videos     𝙎𝙖𝙢 | 𝙈𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 ™️ (@sammillerscience) • Instagram photos and videos   Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works https://amzn.to/3EX6reK   Connect with: Megan Leigh Meganmefitblog | Instagram   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Do you enjoy drinking a tall glass of wine after a long day’s work? Well, you are not alone. Alcoholic beverages like wine are consumed on a regular basis worldwide. But can alcohol be making your PCOS worse? Alcohol is often integral in any social gathering whether it’s a family dinner, a wedding or a birthday party. But many women with PCOS want to know if avoiding alcohol is necessary to help them reverse their PCOS. In today’s episode, you will find out if you should avoid alcohol for your PCOS. We will look at what research says are the benefits and drawbacks of alcohol for PCOS and if alcohol is safe to drink with PCOS. Health Natura Code 'DES20' for 20% OFF https://healthnatura.com/?ref=0ty6qy991m   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Hair health is such a popular topic and I frequently get asked what can be done for hair loss, how can you stop hair loss and hair thinning and is it possible to achieve hair regrowth (is hair loss reversible). So it was great to have had the opportunity to speak with Whitney Mundell about improving hair health through food and nutrition.   Visit Saturee https://lddy.no/14uwb  to order gelatin, collagen, beef liver supplements and more! Use Code 'DES' for 5% off Visit www.pcosoracle.com/kettleandfire to order bone broth today. Show Notes Work with Whitney  Connect with: Whitney Mundell Restored Nutrition | Instagram   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Jacqui Niehaus talks about the challenges of nutrition research. Find out why conflicting research papers happen and how to spot misleading statistics in nutrition research. Get 10% of Ovasitol use Code (USA & Canada) 144N11 https://bit.ly/3kQ3shZ   Connect with: Jacqui Niehaus  Wellness With Jacqui | Instagram   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music  

In episode 87 of the podcast I speak with skin coach, Sara Sumic all about skin health. Sara shares tips on how to improve and take care of your skin naturally. In the episode, Sara discusses the causes/drivers PCOS acne and how to naturally treat it.   Get 10% of Ovasitol use Code (USA & Canada) 144N11 https://bit.ly/3kQ3shZ Show Notes Healthy Skin Glows Sara's online course- 'Skin Rebalancing Protocol'   Connect with: Sara Sumic Healthy Skin Glows | Instagram | Facebook   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music    

The NutriSense program, which combines a CGM device, health tracking app and one-to-one support from a registered dietitian, can help you understand your glucose levels and optimize them. In episode 86, I speak with Molly Downey (Nutrition Manager at NutriSense) about blood sugar balance and how a continuous glucose monitor can help you achieve better glucose levels. This was a really interesting episode to record. I really enjoy reviewing new health products, and the CGM device is definitely another tool in my toolbox! Blood sugar has been something I wanted to learn more about and improve (because there's always room for improvement!). Honestly, it was such a great experience, I absolutely loved all the data and analytics the CGM and app provide. At first the data was a little overwhelming, but the educational library and the registered dietitians are super helpful. With all the information I obtained from using the CGM, I was able to make some changes in my diet and lifestyle to see improvements in my energy, mood and concentration. . Show Notes My NutriSense CGM Review Visit NutriSense.io and use code 'PCOSORACLE' for $25 off. Watch Molly and I go through my CGM data in the video version of the podcast interview on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/79WPKKy6NHo    Connect with: NutriSense NutriSense| Instagram    Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In this episode we are talking about the signs of leaky gut and how you can treat it through diet and lifestyle changes.    Visit www.pcosoracle.com/kettleandfire to order bone broth today. Kettle and fire is currently offering free shipping on orders with 6 or more cartons.    Episode 78- Should you Avoid Gluten for PCOS? . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 84 of the podcast, I speak with Kiara Orbe about feeding the mitochondria, with a focus on the minerals needed for fertility and pregnancy. Find Morley Robbins Root Cause Protocol supplements at Functional Self https://www.functionalself.co.uk/#6112ba59eff12 Get 10% of Ovasitol use Code (USA & Canada) 144N11 https://bit.ly/3kQ3shZ Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to Mira Plus Starter Kit (miracare.com) and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. . Connect with: Kiara Orbe Kiara Marie Wellness | Instagram  . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Get 10% of Ovasitol use Code (USA & Canada) 144N11 https://bit.ly/3kQ3shZ Visit nutrisense.io use the discount code PCOSORACLE which will give $25 off the first month. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. . One of the most simplest and most effective ways to improve your health and hormones is to work on blood sugar balance. So in this episode I welcome Isaac Pohlman, who specialises in blood sugar, to the podcast and we discuss how to balance blood sugar and steps to treat insulin resistance. . Connect with: Isaac Pohlman Isaac Pohlman| Instagram  Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music  

The thyroid is an organ in the body that is often referred to as a ‘hormone powerhouse’. This is because it plays a role in various functions in the body including metabolism, ovulation and heart rate. Hypothyroidism is described as a hidden cause of PCOS because it often goes undiagnosed. In the video I identify the signs/symptoms of thyroid problems and I provide treatment tips.   Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to Mira Plus Starter Kit (miracare.com) and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off.   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Visit nutrisense.io use the discount code PCOSORACLE which will give $25 the first month. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a popular form of exercise in the PCOS community. Research has identified HIIT as being beneficial for insulin resistance, a condition in which around 70% of women with PCOS suffer from. But should HIIT be your go to form of cardio or workout if you have PCOS? If you have ever asked yourself, why am I not losing weight or why isn’t my PCOS improving, I am eating well and exercising, what is going on? A possible reason is that the type of exercise you are doing is not helping your hormones and in turn your PCOS. Here's some of the stuff we're going to cover in today's video: -Firstly, we will look at what HIIT is -What the studies shows about HIIT for PCOS -Next, you will learn the pros and cons of HIIT and Low Intensity Steady State Cardio for PCOS Ultimately, you will find out if HIIT is good for PCOS. Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Do you need a carb detox? I recently came across an article suggesting you need to go on a carb detox to lose weight and treat insulin resistance. In this episode, I will be unpacking the article and explaining whether a carb detox is necessary.   Get 10% of Ovasitol use Code (USA & Canada) 144N11 https://bit.ly/3kQ3shZ Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music  

In this episode I debunk 7 PCOS diet myths. With an over abundance of information (which is often also very conflicting) on what your PCOS diet should look like, it can be difficult to know what to follow. So because I understand how overwhelming it is, I have identified 7 PCOS diet myths. These are things we have followed and implemented at one point in our PCOS journey. Following these diet approaches I mention in the episode are not supporting the body because they are not addressing the root cause. They are just pushing them body more into a hormonally wrecked and metabolically suppressed state. . Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to Mira Plus Starter Kit (miracare.com) and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Today I am sharing with you why I went gluten free, my experience and whether gluten is something you should avoid too. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and it is often described as a 'bad' food and said to be the cause of all chronic disease. As result, there has been a large surge in people going gluten free. But is gluten really a food to fear or is the gluten free diet that is adopted by so many simply a fad? Huge thank you to our sponsors  Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off.   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music  

Today I will discuss if you should take Inositol for PCOS. I will look at what inositol is and the benefits for PCOS. I will also share with you my favorite inositol supplement. Huge thank you to our sponsors  Get 10% of Ovasitol use Code (USA & Canada) 144N11 https://bit.ly/3kQ3shZ Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music    

Are you suffering from estrogen dominance symptoms like PMS, heavy periods, an irregular menstrual cycle, bloating, weight gain and mood swings? PCOS is a consequence of disturbed high estrogen and low thyroid. Find out how to beat estrogen dominance with these 6 tips! Huge thank you to our sponsors  Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. AC Grace Company Vitamin E supplement https://amzn.to/3qy5McL Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

It's time I shared with you my PCOS journey/story and how I reversed my PCOS symptoms naturally. Hope you enjoy the episode and that it inspires you to be your own health advocate. Huge thank you to our sponsors  Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Huge thank you to our sponsors  Legacy is the digital fertility clinic that's here for the men in your life. Visit https://testlegacy.com/pcos and use the coupon code 'PCOSPOD' for 20% off.    Check out Letsgetchecked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. . Diet is one of the biggest components when it comes to treating PCOS. Some of the most frequently asked questions I receive on a daily basis are, what foods are best for PCOS weight loss? what should I eat to cure PCOS? is there a best diet for PCOS? To lose weight with PCOS, you have to address the root cause. There are different parts to the body. Focusing on 'fixing' one part won't address the whole problem. In todays episode, I identify 10 foods for PCOS that will work on addressing the root cause PCOS. The foods mentioned in the episode work on supporting the thyroid, the gut, the liver, mineral balances and blood sugar balance. . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Huge thank you to our sponsors Legacy and Letsgetchecked Legacy is the digital fertility clinic that's here for the men in your life. Visit https://testlegacy.com/pcos and use the coupon code 'PCOSPOD' for 20% off.    Check out LetsGetChecked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. . With an over abundance of information around PCOS and diet it can be difficult to know what will help. In todays episode, I identify 9 of the most common PCOS diet mistakes. These are mistakes we have all made at some point on our PCOS journey. If you haven't made them yet, then I hope through listening to the episode and outlining these diet mistakes that I can prevent you from making them. These diet mistakes are not supporting the body by addressing the root cause. They are just pushing them body more into a hormonally wrecked and metabolically suppressed state.   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Huge thank you to our sponsors Legacy and LetsGetChecked Legacy is the digital fertility clinic that's here for the men in your life. Visit https://testlegacy.com/pcos and use the coupon code 'PCOSPOD' for 20% off.    Check out LetsGetChecked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. . Milk, cheese and yogurt, are a staple in many people's diets. But can these foods we love so much be making our PCOS worse? Dairy and PCOS is a popular topic in the community. Many women want to know if avoiding dairy is necessary for hormonal balance and reversing PCOS. I frequently get asked, “Is Dairy Bad for PCOS?” In this episode, you will find out if you should avoid dairy for PCOS. Here's some of the stuff we're going to cover in today's episode. -First, we will look at what dairy is Then I will identify the benefits and drawbacks of dairy for PCOS and if dairy is healthy for women with PCOS. I will identify the best sources of dairy for PCOS Next, you will learn how to reverse lactose intolerance and produce more of the lactase enzyme to break down the lactose. Ultimately, you will find out if dairy is healthy for women with PCOS. Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Huge thank you to our sponsors Legacy and LetsGetChecked Legacy is the digital fertility clinic that's here for the men in your life. Visit https://testlegacy.com/pcos and use the coupon code 'PCOSPOD' for 20% off.    Check out LetsGetChecked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. . How do you REALLY boost your metabolism? Weight gain and difficulty losing weight is a common PCOS symptom. Researchers found a lower Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is common in PCOS. Many are often led to believe that if their metabolism is slow, they have to live with it and that there is nothing they can do. Or they are told to do all the things that keep them in that low metabolic state. In this episode, I share with you 7 foods that can boost your metabolism. These foods support the thyroid and lower cortisol levels by taking you out of that catabolic state. . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Huge thank you to our sponsors, Legacy is the digital fertility clinic that's here for the men in your life. Visit https://testlegacy.com/pcos and use the coupon code 'PCOSPOD' for 20% off.    Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Today I will be discussing a popular topic in the PCOS community, 'Should you avoid carbs for PCOS?' I will delve into what carbs are and why consuming them is important for our hormones and overall health. Doctors often recommend women with PCOS to lower or even eliminate carbohydrates from their diet. Here's some of the stuff we're going to cover -First, we will look at what carbs are, the types etc. -Then I will identify why our bodies need carbs/glucose to function optimally -I will identify the optimal carb sources you should be including in your PCOS diet and how much to be consuming on a daily basis. -You will learn why following a low carb diet may not be the best approach and why including carbs is beneficial for PCOS and your health. Ultimately, you will find out why carbs are not evil and the importance of including the right and adequate amount in your diet.   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In this episode I speak with Kourtney Simmang about how to lower excess estrogen and improve thyroid function. Kourtney shares her health journey in which she has healed herself from migraines, Epstein bar, PCOS, hypothyroidism, and more. She speaks about the causes of estrogen dominance, low progesterone and low thyroid.​ She shares the diet and lifestyle habits that allowed her to overcome her health issues. We speak about the importance of mindset and Kourtney provides some great getting started tips.  Podcast Episode Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order.   Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Show Notes Worthy Womanhood Membership The PCOS Oracle Podcast selected as one of the Top 20 PCOS Podcast of 2020  . Connect with: Kourtney Simmang Kale Me Kourt | Instagram  . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 68 of the PCOS Oracle Podcast I speak with Irian Adriaensen about the Ayurveda different doshas and how to balance them. Find out the importance of a personalised diet to support hormonal health. Ayurveda provides a framework with the ayurvedic mind-body types (doshas). Ayurveda recognises that whatever your symptoms are, food can be healing. Ayurveda also recognises that everyone is different, and while one way of eating works for one person, that same food may not work for someone else. . Podcast Episode Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors, Mira Mira helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let'sGetChecked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let'sGetChecked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there LetsGetChecked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let'sGetChecked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Show Notes Forever Sunday Retreat The PCOS Oracle Podcast selected as one of the Top 20 PCOS Podcast of 2020  . Connect with: Irina Adriaensen Forever Sunday | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music  

In episode 67 of The PCOS Oracle Podcast, I speak to Meg Langston all about her health and healing journey. Meg openly shares her story and how she restored and continues to support her health and metabolism after years of disordered eating, dieting and over exercising. What we discuss in the interview Meg's story/journey Does seed cycling work PMS is common but not normal and what it means Nutritional habits Meg implemented and eliminated to help her restore hormonal and metabolic health Dairy-good or bad? Should you avoid gluten and soy to heal thyroid and metabolism Meg's current approach to exercise-shift in approach and mindset Delving deep into finding your identity regardless of appearance and exercise performance How to manage stress Meg's top tips to getting started on your healing journey . Podcast Episode Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors, Mira Mira helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let'sGetChecked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let'sGetChecked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there LetsGetChecked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let'sGetChecked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Show Notes Meg's 'Rebalance' course Work with Meg Sign up to Meg's Newsletter Dr. Ray Peat- PUFAs . Connect with: Meg Langston Meg Langston | Instagram | Facebook . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 66 I speak to Loren de la Cruz all about the mineral iron and whether it is something we should be supplementing with. Loren delves into some really interesting things about iron and really sheds some light on this mineral we are led to believe we need to supplement with for better health. Find out: What iron is and its purpose in the body.  How much iron we need If iron is as great as we thought What causes iron overload and what happens when you have too much iron, issues connected with it Hidden places you get iron from Supplements to stop taking as they either impact copper, contain iron or both Signs or tests to establish iron levels Why anaemia exists How to balance iron intake, ways to lower iron in the body . Podcast Episode Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors, Mira Mira helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let'sGetChecked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let'sGetChecked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there LetsGetChecked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let'sGetChecked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Show Notes Podcast interview with Nathan Colonna on How To Eliminate Stress In Your Life: Stop These Stress Causing Habits #62 Work with Loren Functional Lab Tests Morley Robbins . Connect with: Loren de la Cruz Innate Nutrition | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 65 of The PCOS Oracle Podcast, I speak with Esme Rose about the importance of listening to your body and finding balance while on your healing journey. This episode is very raw and real. Esme and I cover tons of important topics like listening to your body, mental health, comparisons (social media vs reality). Esme speaks about how in order to heal, achieve hormone balance and sustainable weight loss, we need to unlearn a lot of the things we thought we knew about nutrition. It’s easy to get swayed by what everyone on social media is doing, but we really need to quiet down the noise and look within. We must unlock the answers to the questions of what we truly want, what are your goals, why are these important to you and how will you go about achieving them in a sustainable way. . Podcast Episode Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors, Mira Mira helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let'sGetChecked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let'sGetChecked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there LetsGetChecked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let'sGetChecked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Show Notes Everyday is Different Podcast The Remote Retreat . Connect with: Esme Rose Instagram | Facebook . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 64 of the podcast I speak with Caitlin all about to support ovulation with PCOS. Ovulation is such an important part of our menstrual cycle, it is something we are often unaware of when growing up. We are told about our period, but not really about ovulation and the whole 28 day cycle. So it was really great having Caitlin on the podcast talking about the importance of ovulating regardless of whether you are looking to conceive or not and how to improve the frequency of ovulation. Anovulation or a lack of ovulation is a common symptom of PCOS, because of the importance of ovulating, Caitlin provides tons of great information on how to find out if you are ovulating and tips on how to kick start ovulation. . Podcast Episode Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors, Pollie Pollie, the go to marketplace for women looking to find a virtual hormone health specialist. Finding a hormone specialist can take hours and even days of research. Not only that, it’s hard to know if a provider will be a good fit for you. That’s why Jane and Sabrina created Pollie. Pollie is dedicated to making the world of hormonal health personalised and accessible. So if you are looking to balance your hormones, treat your PCOS, endometriosis or improve fertility, Pollie has you covered. It’s so easy to get started online. Pollie’s 2 minute online quiz automatically matches you to providers in Pollie’s network, that best match your preferences. Such as budget, communication style, treatment methods and more. So you can check all the boxes you need and see who matches up. Right now you, my listeners, can save $10 on your first Pollie appointment using the code ‘PCOS Oracle’. Visit pollie.co or @pollie.co on Instagram today and find the right specialist for you. Mira Mira helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let'sGetChecked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let'sGetChecked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there LetsGetChecked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let'sGetChecked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with: Caitlin Johnson PCOS Fertility Nutrition | Instagram  . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 63 of the podcast, I had the honor of speaking with Angela Grassi about the link between inflammation and PCOS. Researchers have found that PCOS women suffer from chronic inflammation. This inflammation occurs when the immune system believes it is always under threat. In the interview, Angela explains what can cause inflammation in women with PCOS and what can be done to naturally lower it. Podcast Episode Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors, Pollie Pollie, the go to marketplace for women looking to find a virtual hormone health specialist. Finding a hormone specialist can take hours and even days of research. Not only that, it’s hard to know if a provider will be a good fit for you. That’s why Jane and Sabrina created Pollie. Pollie is dedicated to making the world of hormonal health personalised and accessible. So if you are looking to balance your hormones, treat your PCOS, endometriosis or improve fertility, Pollie has you covered. It’s so easy to get started online. Pollie’s 2 minute online quiz automatically matches you to providers in Pollie’s network, that best match your preferences. Such as budget, communication style, treatment methods and more. So you can check all the boxes you need and see who matches up. Right now you, my listeners, can save $10 on your first Pollie appointment using the code ‘PCOS Oracle’. Visit pollie.co or @pollie.co on instagram today and find the right specialist for you. Mira Mira helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let'sGetChecked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let'sGetChecked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there LetsGetChecked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let'sGetChecked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with: Angela Grassi PCOS Nutrition Center | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 62 of the podcast, I speak with Nathan Colonna all about stress and how to eliminate it from your life. Stress is something we are all exposed to on a pretty much a daily basis and as we all know, stress is a huge driver for many chronic conditions and a root cause for PCOS and hormonal issues. So stress management is one of the key components we need to focus on to heal our hormones. Now in order to work on lowering our stress levels, we first need to know the stressors we are exposing ourselves to everyday. So in the interview, Nathan identifies a range of stressors and stress causing habits-some of which you may not even know are putting stress on the body. Nathan also delves into how stress effects the body and the different nutrition and lifestyle habits you can implement into your life to help you reduce stress. . Podcast Episode Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors, Pollie Pollie, the go to marketplace for women looking to find a virtual hormone health specialist. Finding a hormone specialist can take hours and even days of research. Not only that, it’s hard to know if a provider will be a good fit for you. That’s why Jane and Sabrina created Pollie. Pollie is dedicated to making the world of hormonal health personalised and accessible. So if you are looking to balance your hormones, treat your PCOS, endometriosis or improve fertility, Pollie has you covered. It’s so easy to get started online. Pollie’s 2 minute online quiz automatically matches you to providers in Pollie’s network, that best match your preferences. Such as budget, communication style, treatment methods and more. So you can check all the boxes you need and see who matches up. Right now you, my listeners, can save $10 on your first Pollie appointment using the code ‘PCOS Oracle’. Visit pollie.co or @pollie.co on instagram today and find the right specialist for you. Mira Mira helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let'sGetChecked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let'sGetChecked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there LetsGetChecked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let'sGetChecked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with: Nathan Colonna Mitigate Stress | Instagram | YouTube . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Alisa Vitti, a pioneer of female biohacking, and a women’s hormone and functional nutrition expert, explains that the majority of things that are popular and trending in health and fitness aren't necessarily appropriate for women. Alisa stresses the fact that women have completely different physiologies than men and we therefore need to honor this so we can better optimize our metabolism, hormones and microbiome. In episode 61 of The PCOS Oracle Podcast, I had the honor of speaking with Alisa Vitti about how you can optimize your hormonal health through honouring your female biochemistry. Podcast Episode Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors, Pollie Pollie, the go to marketplace for women looking to find a virtual hormone health specialist. Finding a hormone specialist can take hours and even days of research. Not only that, it’s hard to know if a provider will be a good fit for you. That’s why Jane and Sabrina created Pollie. Pollie is dedicated to making the world of hormonal health personalised and accessible. So if you are looking to balance your hormones, treat your PCOS, endometriosis or improve fertility, Pollie has you covered. It’s so easy to get started online. Pollie’s 2 minute online quiz automatically matches you to providers in Pollie’s network, that best match your preferences. Such as budget, communication style, treatment methods and more. So you can check all the boxes you need and see who matches up. Right now you, my listeners, can save $10 on your first Pollie appointment using the code ‘PCOS Oracle’. Visit pollie.co or @pollie.co on instagram today and find the right specialist for you. Mira Mira helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code 'pcos25' at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let'sGetChecked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let'sGetChecked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there LetsGetChecked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let'sGetChecked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with: Alisa Vitti FLOLiving | Flo Living Instagram | Alisa Vitti's Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music  

In episode 60 of the podcast, I speak with Jane Sagui about her PCOS journey and her hormonal health start up Pollie. As you may know, finding a hormone specialist can take hours and even days of research. Not only that, it’s hard to know if a provider will be a good fit for you. That’s why Jane started Pollie. Pollie is the go to marketplace if you are looking for a virtual hormone specialist, but Jane explains everything you need to know about who and what Pollie is and how it can help. Right now you can save $10 on your first Pollie appointment using the code ‘PCOS Oracle’. Visit pollie.co today and find the right specialist for you. Thank you to our Podcast Sponsors Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let's Get Checked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let's get checked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Lets Get Checked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let's Get Checked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with: Jane Sagui and Pollie Pollie.co | Instagram | Twitter . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In this episode I speak with Dr Smitta Naram about An Ayurvedic Treatment Approach to PCOS. She talks about Ayurveda's approach in managing PCOS, including the different diet and lifestyle habits as well as herbal home remedies that can help reverse PCOS and its symptoms.   Thank you to our Podcast Sponsors Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let's Get Checked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let's get checked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Lets Get Checked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let's Get Checked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with: Dr. Smita Naram Ayushakti | Dr Smita's Instagram | Ayushakti's Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube .   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 58 of the podcast, I had the honour of speaking with Melissa Groves Azzaro. Melissa always posts such great and real content about PCOS and diet on her Instagram, so I was so excited to have her on the podcast to talk about diet for PCOS because it is a very popular topic in the PCOS community. So in this episode, Melissa will be busting plenty of PCOS diet myths, providing us with some real research and ultimately answering the frequently asked question, 'is there a best diet for PCOS?' Find out Melissa's story and approach to treating PCOS [00:06:20] Do you need to avoid gluten and dairy for PCOS? [00:13:50] Should you avoid refined/simple carbs like white rice for PCOS? [00:22:28] Should you follow intermittent fasting for PCOS? [0026:33] How many grams of protein should you be eating [00:31:28] Diet and nutrition tips to take care of the thyroid and the gut [00:37:27] PCOS Power Foods [00:43:22] Should you do seed-cycling? [00:46:26] You don't have to strive for the perfect PCOS Diet [00:48:49] Melissa's final piece of advice [00:51:40]   Podcast Sponsors Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let's Get Checked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let's get checked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Lets Get Checked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let's Get Checked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with: Melissa Groves Azzaro The Hormone Dietitian | Instagram | Twitter .   Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 57, I welcome Jessica Ash (a Functional Nutritionist) back onto the podcast. I once again, had the honour and pleasure of speaking with her about all things PCOS and how to heal it naturally. This episode covers a very important topic that is paramount in healing PCOS and that is the metabolism. Now, we hear a lot about the metabolism, the word is thrown around a lot when speaking about weight loss. But the health and functioning of the metabolism is fundamental in reversing PCOS and hormonal balance. Podcast Sponsors Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let's Get Checked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let's get checked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Lets Get Checked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let's Get Checked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with: Jessica Ash Jessica Ash Wellness | Instagram | Facebook  . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 56 of The PCOS Oracle Podcast, I had the honour of speaking with Sylvia Kang, co-founder and CEO of Mira. It is a huge game changer in fertility tracking and will benefit many women trying to conceive or regulate their cycle. This is why I was excited that I had the opportunity to record this podcast interview with Sylvia. Mira is the first FDA and CE registered comprehensive women’s health monitoring platform with 99% of accuracy in clinical trials. Mira is an AI-driven fertility device that tracks your actual hormone levels to tell you exactly when your fertile and infertile days are. Unlike with OPKs and many other trackers or apps, Mira has been designed for women with PCOS and irregular cycles. . Save $25 by using discount code 'PCOS25'. https://bit.ly/2AzracW . Podcast Sponsor Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let's Get Checked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let's get checked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Lets Get Checked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let's Get Checked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with: Sylvia Kang and Mira Mira Fertility | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music  

Anovulation is common in women with PCOS. This is where an egg does not mature and so is not released from the ovary. Thus ovulation does not occur. This lack of ovulation in turn reduces a woman's ability to conceive because in order to get pregnant you need to ovulate. So in episode 55 of the PCOS Oracle podcast, I had the honour of speaking with Cory Ruth, founder and principal of The Women's Dietitian, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and women's health expert about all things PCOS and fertility. Cory discusses ways to help regulate ovulation and how to identify fertile window. Podcast Sponsors Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let's Get Checked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let's get checked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Lets Get Checked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let's Get Checked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with: Cory Ruth The Womens Dietitian | Instagram | Facebook . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 54, I welcome Kylie Buckner back onto the podcast. Kylie delves deeper into insulin resistance and the link with PCOS and also discusses what can be done to reverse it. Here's what we discussed in this episode How insulin resistance influences PCOS and why it's important to understand insulin resistance  [00:05:47] Signs of insulin resistance [00:11:29] Understanding reactive hypoglycaemia [00:17:12] Causes of insulin resistance [00:19:46] Should you focus on the glycemic index [00:26:43] The Importance of Managing Stress to Control Blood Sugar Levels [00:31:05] Choosing the Rights Fats that help Reduce Insulin Resistance and Inflammation [00:42:31] High protein food sources on a plant based diet [00:46:55] How to track insulin resistance levels at different times of your menstrual cycle [00:52:51] Tools/trick/tips to reversing insulin resistance [00:58:37] Insulin resistance can be a very complex and overwhelming condition. So it was great to have Kylie back on the podcast to learn and discover more about insulin resistance and how to reverse it. Podcast Sponsors Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let's Get Checked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let's get checked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Lets Get Checked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let's Get Checked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with Kylie Buckner Mastering Diabetes | Instagram| Facebook | Twitter| YouTube| Podcast . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Diet and lifestyle are two key components to take into consideration when looking to treat PCOS. In episode 53, I speak with Isabel Dawkes, a Nutritionist (Reg Nutritional Therapist July 2020), qualified PT and trained chef, about how nutritional therapy can help PCOS. . Isabel delves into how to use diet and lifestyle to balance your hormones and naturally reverse your PCOS symptoms. Find out Isabel's PCOS journey What nutritional therapy is Things that can impact our hormones Should you avoid Carbs for PCOS Importance of fats for hormones and PCOS What a PCOS friendly plate looks like Exercise for PCOS- finding the right exercise for you. Tips, Strategies and Lifestyle Factors to Balance Hormones . I really enjoyed chatting with Isabel, she busted plenty of PCOS myths and identified really simple and sustainable changes that can be implemented to help with hormonal balance and treating PCOS. But as Isabel stresses in this interview, we are all different, so you have to delve deeper, experiment, try new things, until you find an approach, a way of eating and exercise routine that works for you.  . Podcast Sponsors Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let's Get Checked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let's get checked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Lets Get Checked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let's Get Checked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! .   Connect with: Isabel Dawkes Isabel Dawkes Health | Instagram | Facebook  . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Today I welcome Robyn Srigley back to the podcast. Robyn was the first PCOS expert guest I had the honour of interviewing on the podcast back when I launched in 2018. So it was a pleasure to have her back on for a second time to discuss hirsutism which is a very popular topic in the PCOS community. So, if you suffer from PCOS hirsutism and are looking for ways to improve this symptom, this episode is for you. Here is what you will find out in this episode: What is hirsutism [00:07:37] What causes the hirsutism in PCOS (the hormones involved) [00:09:02] Other potential causes of hirsutism [00:24:00] How to treat PCOS hirsutism [00:28:16] Testosterone lowering foods for PCOS [00:32:50] Foods to avoid for hormonal balance [00:35:49] Supplements for PCOS hirsutism [00:42:52] Topical treatment for hirsutism [00:46:40] Do medications help PCOS hirsutism? [00:50:27] Robyn Srigley, The Hormone Diva, Holistic Nutritionist and Women’s Health and Nutrition Coach. Robyn’s (@thehormonediva) own journey with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) jumpstarted her passion for helping women replace their anxieties with joy to open possibility in their lives and break free of hormonal imbalance. Robyn runs a successful meal plan and group program practice where she uses diet, movement, botanicals and a self-love lifestyle to transform the lives of women with PCOS, Endometriosis, PMS, Painful Periods and much more. Robyn provides research-based evidence, valuable advice and answers questions women frequently ask in relation to PCOS and periods. Podcast Episode Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors, Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let's Get Checked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let's get checked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Lets Get Checked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let's Get Checked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with Robyn Srigley: The Hormone Diva | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Yoga is one of the best exercises you can do for PCOS and restoring hormonal balance. Exercise does not always have to be an intense workout in the gym. As a matter of fact, yoga and meditation has powerful healing effects for PCOS. The health benefits for PCOS are incredible. I can say, from personal experience, I am really glad and grateful that I gave yoga a chance because I thoroughly enjoy it. But also yoga has helped me so much, not only physically but mentally. It truly is a very powerful form of exercise.  In this episode of The PCOS Oracle Podcast, I speak with Lara Higginson about yoga and the benefits for PCOS. Find out Lara's background and journey into yoga [00:05:31] What yoga is [00:11:32] Patanjali's 8 limbs of yoga and choosing the right style of yoga for you [00:18:18] Benefits of yoga for PCOS [00:36:05] . I absolutely loved chatting with Lara and learning more about yoga. She identifies just how powerful yoga can be for our overall health and wellbeing. If you haven’t given yoga a go yet, you definitely will want to after listening to this episode After completing her master’s in philosophy, Politics and Economics, Lara spent two years in the Finance Industry in London. The company experienced structural changes and transitioned from an Insurance provider to a Managing General Agent (MGA). This was a nerve-wracking time for employees. Lara (@larayogawellness) saw first-hand how people's mental health affected the company’s productivity. Several people left due to stress, anxiety and depression, so naturally she became more concerned about people's mental well-being. Lara offered Mental Health Workshops for employees and weekly Yoga classes and noticed that this encouraged team morale and boosted people's mood and productivity. She was so impressed by the positive benefits from yoga that she decided to leave her career in Finance and spend two months in India to become a qualified Yoga Teacher. Lara did 500hrs of studying to get a deep understanding of the theory and history behind yoga as well as the benefits of the poses. Lara now help companies implement wellness strategies to help their employees become more resilient to change, more productive and happier at work. She offers stress management workshops and yoga classes to people to provide them with the tools needed to manage their own physical and mental well-being. . Podcast Episode Sponsors Huge thank you to our sponsors, Mira This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. Let'sGetChecked I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let's Get Checked! LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home. So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let's get checked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery. You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Lets Get Checked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential. Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing. I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let's Get Checked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let's Get Checked today. Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'PCOS20' for 20% off. Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with Lara Higginson LaraWelness | Instagram | Facebook  . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Amy Medling (@pcosdiva), best-selling author of Healing PCOS and certified health coach, specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), who are frustrated and have lost all hope when the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill, and live with their symptoms. In response, Amy founded PCOS Diva and developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet, and lifestyle programs that offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness. In episode 50 of the podcast I speak with Amy Medling about her book-'Healing PCOS', and the different strategies involved in healing PCOS. Amy shares her inspiring PCOS journey and discusses the power and the importance of working on mindset when looking to heal PCOS. Find out Amy's PCOS journey/story and how PCOS Diva come about [00:05:21] How Amy discovered she had PCOS and finally got the diagnosis from Doctors [00:11:37] The importance of mindset when looking to heal PCOS.  Shifting away from the ‘fighting’ mindset and victim mindset [00:22:11] Diet for PCOS-importance of balancing blood sugar levels and lowering inflammation. Sustainability is key as PCOS is a lifelong condition [00:38:47] Amy's Top PCOS Supplements [00:52:25] The Best Exercise for PCOS [00:59:47] Amy's piece of advice-One thing she wishes she knew when she was just diagnosed [01:07:23] . I enjoyed speaking with Amy, she provides great tips and strategies on how to heal PCOS naturally. I really hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did. . Podcast Episode Sponsors This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. . I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let'sGetChecked!     LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home.     So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let'sGetChecked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery.  You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Let'sGetChecked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential.   Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing.  I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let'sGetChecked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let'sGetChecked today.   Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'pcos20' for 20% off.  Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with Amy Medling PCOS Diva | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter | Podcast | YouTube Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 49 of the podcast I speak with Letisha Bates, a registered health coach, who talks about her PCOS and weight loss journey, identifying some of the key areas she focused on to treat her PCOS and lose weight. She also openly shares her struggle with depression and her eating disorder. Letisha provides some tips and strategies on what she does to overcome them. It was such an honour to have Letisha on the podcast and to hear her story. It is not always easy to be open on personal matters such as these but Letisha openly shared everything. As she mentions in the episode, her goal is to be as transparent as possible about her journey. She wants to document the good and the bad, but to also put an end to the sigma surrounding depression and mental health. Letisha (@bateslovesweights) is a registered health coach, certified in holistic nutrition and weight loss for women. As a woman diagnosed with PCOS, Letisha understands the struggles and risks that accompany this diagnosis. Her struggles and successes inspired her to learn more about health and wellness. During her studies she began to realize the information that helps women is not the information commonly shared. This fuelled her passion to inspire, empower, and educate women on their bodies and how to live free from all the things that are holding them back. Find out Letisha's PCOS and weight loss journey [00:05:53] What insulin resistance is [00:22:47] Key strategies and areas that are important when it comes to treating insulin resistant PCOS. Including tips to address these areas. [00:25:16] Letisha's mental health journey. How she is managing her depression. [00:39:50] Letisha's eating disorder struggle and what she does to deal with it [00:53:35] Letisha's biggest piece of advice/tip [01:03:31] Please enjoy! Connect with Letisha Bates: LiveFreeHealthCoaching | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest . This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 48 of the podcast Dafna Chazin talks all about how to set goals and develop a mindset for success.  Dafna (@pcos.nutritionist.dafna) is a registered dietitian with a specialty in weight management and PCOS. Over the past decade, Dafna has helped hundreds of individuals develop healthy eating habits, manage their weight and heal their relationship with food through nutrition and lifestyle modifications. She has been in private practice for the past 2 years, working mostly with women with PCOS using her "whole-person" approach, which considers all the factors that make our health needs unique, as opposed to solely focusing on sizes, pounds or inches. In addition to developing sound nutrition programs for her clients, Dafna has a strong passion for teaching healthy cooking and inspiring women to prepare their own meals. She is also the founder of The PCOS Meal Prep School, a 6-week online program, and the host of The Slim and Satisfied podcast. Dafna is a wife and mom of 2 children. She is a native of Israel, currently residing in New Jersey, USA. Find out: Dafna's story/journey [00:05:22] Reasons why you should set goals [00:12:26] How would someone go about setting goals that stick for PCOS [00:14:05] The best way to lose weight with PCOS [00:17:24] Behavioral or mindset shifts that make a woman successful in meeting those health goals [00:34:52] Practical nutrition based tips you can implement into your daily life to help treat PCOS. [00:51:11] Please enjoy! Connect with Dafna Chazin: Dafna Chazin | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast . One of the most frequently asked questions I get from my PCOS clients is do I have to avoid coffee?    Well here's the thing, researchers have found tremendous health benefits to consuming coffee for PCOS, like increased insulin sensitivity and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. But unfortunately, it can also have negative effects. When we drink coffee our cortisol and blood sugar levels rise. Now as a woman with PCOS, I need to manage these spikes in cortisol and blood sugar in order to maintain hormonal balance for my PCOS. I enjoy drinking a hot cup of coffee in the morning, so before going cold turkey and never drinking coffee again, I decided to see if there were other options. And that's where I came across Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee. It provides me with all the benefits of coffee, while also helping me prevent some of the downsides. It helps me manage my blood sugar levels and looks after my hormones.    So as you may have guessed, the main 'superfood' ingredient in Four Sigmatics coffee is mushrooms.    The mushroom coffee that I have been drinking regularly and enjoying thus far is the Ground Mushroom Coffee with Lion's Mane & Chaga. I drink this one in the morning because lions mane is known to help improve focus and brain function.    Four Sigmatic has lots of types of mushroom coffee to choose from. Why not try it out today. Visit foursigmatic.com and use discount code pcos77 for 10% off your order.  . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

In episode 47 of the podcast, we are talking all about insulin resistance and how to reverse it using food as medicine. Cyrus Khambatta, PhD earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 2003, then earned a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley in 2012. He is the co-author of many peer-reviewed scientific publications. He is the co-founder of Mastering Diabetes and Amla Green, and is an internationally recognized nutrition and fitness coach who has been living with type 1 diabetes since 2002. He co-created the Mastering Diabetes Method to reverse insulin resistance in all forms of diabetes, and has helped more than 10,000 people improve their metabolic health using low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition, intermittent fasting, and exercise. Kylie Buckner, RN is a registered nurse and has a master’s degree in nursing education. She has more than 18 years of experience working as a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, labor and delivery, OB-GYN, and in pediatrics. Currently, Kylie has been working as a coach and the Director of Lifestyle Change for Mastering Diabetes and uses her background in women’s health and within the healthcare system to help our members learn more about how to achieve their maximum insulin sensitivity. In episode 47 of the podcast, we discuss how to reverse insulin resistance using food as medicine. Find out: Cyrus and Kylie's story/journey What diabetes is and the different types What insulin resistance is and the cause  How does someone know if they have insulin resistance? What are the tests? The Keto diet vs the Plant-Based diet How does someone get started following a plant based diet How long it takes to see improvements in your insulin resistance after following a plant based diet Show Notes Purchase Cyrus's and Robby's Mastering Diabetes book masteringdiabetes.org/book Interested in the Mastering Diabetes approach, check out their coaching plans https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/plans/   Connect with Cyrus Khambatta and Kylie Buckner Mastering Diabetes | Instagram| Facebook | Twitter| YouTube| Podcast . With thousands of supplements to choose from, it can be difficult to know which are right for your PCOS.   I get it, when I was first diagnosed with PCOS I had no idea which supplements I should be taking.   But from my research and testing out so many supplements. I learnt how one supplement in particular had huge health benefits for women with PCOS. That supplement is inositol.    Inositol is a type of sugar that is naturally found in food. It has been shown to help lower Insulin and Testosterone Levels, improve fertility and cholesterol levels. All great benefits for PCOS women! There are nine forms of Inositol but the most studied are Myo and D-Chiro Inositol. Myo inositol is the most abundant form of inositol in the human body. Its job is to help the cells in the body absorb glucose in the blood. D-Chiro inositol, on the other hand, is involved in the creation of stored energy in the body's tissues.    The inositol I personally use is Ovasitol. This is because it is a combination of both Myo-Inositol and D-chiro Inositol found in the body’s normal ratio of 40:1. Such a combination is more beneficial than taking either alone.  Theralogix’s Ovasitol is tested and certified by NSF® International. This is a not-for-profit organization that reviews products for content accuracy and purity. Ovasitol can be purchased in sachet or in canister and scoop form. Both options provide a 3 month supply of inositol. Ovasitol is odorless, tasteless and convenient. Simply mix one sachet or one level scoop in water or any other beverage twice a day after food. I personally like the portability of the sachets as it allows me to take it while I am on the go. This way I have no excuse for forgetting to take my Ovasitol.   Visit theralogix.com and use the code '144n11' at checkout to get $10 off your order.   . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Yes, we are back and I am so excited!! I have decided to re brand and relaunch the podcast. It is no longer called 'The PCOS and Nutrition Podcast', it is now called 'The PCOS Oracle Podcast'. I have been working on this for a few months, trying to make it bigger and better than it was!  While the name has changed, the evidence based and practical PCOS tips are still here. For those of you that are new to the podcast, here's what to expect, on the show I welcome expert guests who dive deep into the topics of PCOS, female health, hormones, nutrition, exercise and mindset all with the goal of helping you to understand how you can reverse your PCOS symptoms naturally. Discover the root cause of your PCOS and how you can use simple strategies, nutrition, exercise, stress management and sleep to take back control from PCOS. Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. Thanks and I hope you enjoy the episodes I upload! . Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com   Music by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Today's episode of the PCOS and Nutrition podcast welcomes Erika Volk, the PCOS Personal Trainer. In this episode, Erika talks about exercise for PCOS. She busts some of the myths surrounding exercise for PCOS and identifies the best exercise for women with PCOS. Find out: Erika PCOS story The importance of exercise for PCOS PCOS exercise myths Why it's not all about calories in vs calories for women with PCOS Tips for PCOS weight loss (why the traditional exercise more, eat less approach doesn't work) The best exercise for PCOS Resistance training for PCOS Exercise tips to improve fertility   Show Notes Erika Volk, The PCOS Personal Trainer, guides women living with PCOS toward a lifestyle that gets their symptoms under control so that they have the time, energy, and confidence to thrive. She is a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and creator of the PCOS Fit Studio workout videos.  Erika was diagnosed with PCOS in 2005 and has been coaching women with PCOS since 2010. Through her personal experience and work with clients, she has discovered that exercise is a fantastic, PCOS-fighting tool. Erika's Website: The PCOS Personal Trainer The PCOS Fit Studio Erika's YouTube Channel Erika's Instagram @erikavolk_pcospersonaltrainer Erika Facebook @ErikaVolkFitness   Follow Me on Social Media Despina's Instagram: @pcosoracle Despina's Twitter: @pcosoracle Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosoracle Despina's Pinterest: @pcosoracle Despina's YouTube: Despina Pavlou

Episode 42 of the PCOS and Nutrition podcast welcomes back Tina Christoudias Spyrou, The Thyroid Dietician.  In today's episode, Tina identifies the possible root causes of PCOS and how to go about treating them to achieve hormonal balance naturally.  Find out Why it's important to get to the root cause of PCOS Why you need to take a holistic and personalized approach to heal your PCOS and hormonal imbalance What is insulin resistance Symptoms of insulin resistance Diet tips to insulin resistant PCOS Supplements for insulin resistant PCOS Causes of insulin resistance The impact on sugar on our health What is heavy metal toxicity? Can you eat carbs if you have PCOS and insulin resistance? Should you go gluten-free for PCOS? Are nightshade plants bad? The gut and PCOS What is leaky gut? Diet tips for gut health What is the elimination diet? Parasitic infections and hormonal imbalances The link between the thyroid and PCOS Thyroid tests Supplements for the thyroid Adrenal dysfunction and PCOS How to treat adrenal dysfunction Common food intolerances Common nutrient deficiencies   Show Notes Tina's Instagram: @thyroiddietician Tina's Facebook: @thethyroiddietician Tina's Website: https://www.thethyroiddietician.com   Follow Me on Social Media Despina's Instagram: @pcosoracle Despina's Twitter: @pcosoracle Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosoracle Despina's Pinterest: @pcosoracle Despina's YouTube: Despina Pavlou  

Episode 41 features guest Dr. Joel Rosen, an expert in healing adrenal fatigue. In this episode, we talk all about the adrenals, adrenal PCOS and fatigue. Dr. Joel is very knowledgeable when it comes to the adrenals and adrenal fatigue, having suffered from adrenal fatigue himself and through working with clients. I am therefore honored to have had the opportunity to speak with him and record this episode for you all to find out more and educate yourself about the adrenals, adrenal PCOS and fatigue. We cover a lot of valuable information in this episode as well as great practical tips you can apply to help heal your adrenals and PCOS. Find out: Dr. Joel's adrenal fatigue journey 4:04 What the adrenals are 7:48 What the link between the adrenals and PCOS is 11:56 Symptoms of adrenal PCOS 17:12 Cause of adrenal problems 19:17 Tests for your adrenals 21:28 Heal your adrenals naturally 26:58 Importance of living by your circadian rhythm 27:27 Intermittent fasting and your adrenals 31:05 Supplements for the adrenals 35:12 The best exercise for healing the adrenals 40:39 Dr. Joels biggest tips for healing the adrenals 43:22 Should you avoid caffeine when healing the adrenals 45:03 Show Notes Dr. Joel's website  Dr. Joel's Instagram Dr. Joel's YouTube Channel Dr. Joel's Private Facebook Group   Follow Me on Social Media Despina's Instagram: @pcosoracle Despina's Twitter: @pcosoracle Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosoracle Despina's Pinterest: @pcosoracle Despina's YouTube: Despina Pavlou

Episode 40 features a very special guest Dr. Lara Briden, a naturopathic doctor and the period revolutionary. Today's episode is jam-packed full of information. Dr. Briden talks all about the menstrual cycle, why it's so important, how to regain and regulate your period.  Hormones women need to be aware of and that are involved in the cycle. (5:36) Why women need to have a healthy and regular cycle. (7:32) Average Length of a cycle (10:41) How long the bleed should last (11:14) How much menstrual fluid should you lose during your cycle (11:18) Pain isn't a symptom or normal. (seek medical advice if suffering severe pain) (11:44) Causes of heavy periods. (13:05) Healthy Period color (16:15) Causes for lost or irregular periods (17:34) Why you shouldn't rely solely on an ultrasound for a PCOS diagnosis (19:00) The average age to get a period (24:22) Why the Birth Control Pill is not the answer to regaining or regulating your period (24:50) Dietary tips for regaining your period (28:08) Should you follow Intermittent Fasting (33:26) Lara biggest pieces of advice for regaining your period (35:25) Should you avoid fruit if you suffer from insulin resistance (41:13) Lifestyle factors for regaining your period (43:05) Supplements for PCOS (44:50) Lara's word of encouragement (45:40) Show Notes Dr. Lara Briden's Website Dr. Lara Briden's Book-The Period Repair Manual  Lara's Instagram @larabriden Lara's Facebook @LaraBriden Lara's Twitter @LaraBriden   Follow Me on Social Media Despina's Instagram: @pcosoracle Despina's Twitter: @pcosoracle Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosoracle Despina's Pinterest: @pcosoracle Despina's YouTube: Despina Pavlou Despina's Website

Episode 39 features special guests Dr. Alex Golden and Megan Blacksmith, Health Coach & Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, also known as Zesty Ginger. In today's episode, Dr. Alex and Megan talk about the 4 phase cycle and how to support your hormones each week. Find out: Who Zesty Ginger is (5:22) Hormones women need to be aware of and what lab test they can get done. (14:45) What the 4 phase cycle is (22:48) How long a healthy female menstrual cycle should be (30:40) What to do if you don't have a cycle or have an irregular one (30:50) When to detox and why it's important (34:50) Physiological changes during each phase (what is your body trying to tell you) (37:34) Nutrition tips for each phase (53:28) Show Notes ZestyGinger.com @zesty_ginger Healthy Hormones Group Program The 4 Phase Cycle Podcast ZestyGinger Guides   Follow Despina on Social Media Despina's Instagram: @pcosoracle Despina's Twitter: @pcosoracle Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosoracle Despina's Pinterest: @pcosoracle Despina's YouTube: Despina Pavlou Despina's Website

Episode 36 of the PCOS and Nutrition podcast welcomes Dr. Melanie Keller, a specialist in the treatment of IBS and SIBO. Dr. Keller explains the importance of a healthy gut and the connection between SIBO and PCOS. I really enjoyed recording this episode, it was really insightful and eye-opening. I certainly learned a lot and I hope you learn something from this episode too! Find out: Dr. Keller's own personal story suffering from SIBO and PCOS. What is IBS What is SIBO What your poop means How genetics and epigenetics can have an impact on your stool Symptoms of SIBO What can cause/trigger gut problems like SIBO Testing your stomach acid Treating low and high stomach acid Celery juice hype or not? How to go about treating PCOS and SIBO How to lower SHBG levels raised by the birth control pill Why and when you should stop eating probiotics and fermented foods.   Dr Keller's website https://www.sibosolution.com/ Dr Keller's Facebook Page @SIBOSolution Dr Keller's Instagram Page @dr.keller   Despina's Instagram: @pcosoracle Despina's Twitter: @pcosoracle Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosoracle Despina's Pinterest: @pcosoracle Despina's YouTube: Despina Pavlou Despina's Website  

In episode 35 of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast, I had the honor of interviewing Vivica Menegaz, a certified whole-food nutritionist and founder of 'The Healing Foods Method', about a very popular topic in the PCOS community, the Ketogenic Diet. As the Keto diet is very popular among women with PCOS, I wanted to welcome Vivica onto the show to gain insight and learn more about the keto diet and why it may be great for women with PCOS, hormones and other health conditions. When it comes to following any diet or lifestyle it is important to understand the basics and how to approach it to prevent further problems down the line. Find out: Vivica's journey, why she decided to follow the keto diet The carnivore diet Working out carb tolerance What the Ketogenic and Paleo diet is Keto-Adapted What the Keto Paleo diet is How the Keto Paleo diet works Why follow Keto Paleo over just keto or paleo Who should follow the Keto Paleo Diet Why you avoid dairy on the keto paleo diet Misconceptions about the Keto diet What keto flu really is Vivica's tips and advice for people looking to start the Keto Paleo diet. Vivica's, 'The Keto Paleo Kitchen', book. Vivica's Website- 'The Nourished Caveman' Vivica's Book- 'The Keto Paleo Kitchen' Vivica's Instagram @thenourishedcaveman Vivica's Facebook Group  Vivica's Pinterest   Despina's Instagram: @pcosoracle Despina's Twitter: @pcosoracle Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosoracle Despina's Pinterest: @pcosoracle Despina's YouTube: Despina Pavlou Despina's Website

In episode 34, I welcome Katie Millet, a Health and Wellness Coach, back onto the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast. In today's episode, Katie talks all about a trending topic, CBD oil. Katie explains everything you need to know about CBD oil, from what it is, the benefits to how to use it. Find out What is CBD What the endocannabinoid system is. How CBD works How CBD differs from THC Benefits of CBD oil How to use CBD oil CBD oil as a supplement CBD oil for children How CBD oil tastes CBD oil Dosage Safety of CBD oil Possible side effects The importance of finding a good source of CBD oil How long CBD oil takes to work. Cooking/using CBD Oil in your food. Show Notes Katie's website Pure Hemp Plus Katie's Instagram: @thecheleseawellnesscoach   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition Despina's Website

In episode 33, I speak with Kate Kordsmeier, founder of Root and Revel, who has had quite a health journey. She has overcome PCOS, Hypothyroidism + IBS,  and in today's episode, she speaks about how she reversed her PCOS naturally and how successfully conceived despite her PCOS. Find out Kate's story Kate's approach to nutrition The anti-inflammatory diet What the 80/20 rule is Kate's top supplement recommendations Kate's exercise approach Kates PCOS pregnancy journey Toxic products to avoid. Example of non-toxic products and DIY non-toxic product ideas. 3 foods/ingredients Kate loves and always has in her kitchen. How to make cooking healthy easy and enjoyable. Kate's biggest tip/piece of advice.   Kate's website Root and Revel Kate's Instagram @rootandrevel Kate's Facebook's Page @rootandrevel Kate's Pinterest @rootandrevel DIY Cleaning Recipes   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosoracle.com  

In episode 32 of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast, I speak with Melanie Morton, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and Nutritional Therapy Consultant about training, nutrition, metabolism, gut health and finding balance. Find out Melanie's story Melanie's approach to nutrition and training You don't have a broken metabolism How to Boost your metabolism You don't need to do cardio to lose weight Why endurance exercise and overexercising may be doing you more harm than good. How to improve digestion and gut health How Melanie balances work, exercise and being a mother.  Overcoming fear food Melanie's biggest piece of advice for people looking to ditch the diet mentality and make peace with food. Melanie's Website Melanie's Instagram Melanie's Facebook Group   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com

Episode 31 of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast is available to download!In this episode, I speak with Vivien Allred (Dip CMM, mBANT, CNHC), a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, about a very common symptom of PCOS, hair loss. I receive tons of emails and messages on social media from women who are suffering from hair loss and who are looking for ways to stop their hair loss. Vivien discusses the causes of hair loss and identifies treatment approaches to help with hair regrowth. Find out Why women with PCOS lose hair and the mechanism behind this.  Hair loss patterns and what they indicate. Other drivers of hair loss in women. Important nutrients for hair growth. Importance of diet and lifestyle when it comes to hair health. Natural, topical solutions for hair loss.  Vivien's Website Vivien's Instagram Page: @vivanaturalhealth Vivien's Facebook Page: @vivanaturalhealth Prevent and Reverse Your Hormonal Hair Loss  Environmental Working Group Get the ratings for more than 120,000 food and personal care products using the app.  Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com

Episode 30 is a little different to what I usually upload. However, I believe it will be beneficial for many and especially now, as its the beginning of a new year and everyone is making news years resolutions to lose weight. I am therefore hoping this episode helps you put an end to those low calorie and restrictive diets this year and instead learn to listen to your body and treat it better and with love in 2019 and forever. In this episode, I interview Elyse Resch. Elyse is a nutrition therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills with over thirty-six years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating and The Intuitive Eating Workbook, is the author of the upcoming Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens, and has published journal articles, print articles, and blog posts. Elyse discusses her story and what intuitive eating is. Find out Elyse story/journey from her dieting to her eating disorder. What intuitive eating is and how Elyse got into intuitive eating/ how the book came about. Reasons for why people embark on diets Why diets don't work Reject the diet mentality: How to break out of that mindset. How to ensure parents don't come in between a child's intuitive eating by instilling dieting beliefs and restriction. The impact of social media Elyse's Website Elyse's Instagram @elyseresch   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com

In episode 29 of the podcast, I speak with Katie Millet, a Health and Wellness Coach and Yoga teacher, about finding and maintaining balance on your journey to healthy hormones.    Find out Katies PCOS story Work Katie does in her clinic What Katie did to balance her hormones. Katie's advice to people trying to balance their hormones and treat their PCOS. What balance is and how you can achieve it Environmental toxins harming your hormones What are essential oils and CBD oil and how do they work. Show Notes Katie's Instagram: @thecheleseawellnesscoach Katie's Website:  katiemillet.com Airtopia doTerra Oils   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com

In episode 28 of the PCOS and Nutrition podcast I interview Rachel Pallan Zarate. Rachel opens up about her PCOS and fertility journey in the hope it will inspire and motivate other women to never give up on their dream of becoming a mother.   Find out Rachel's PCOS and fertility journey What Rachel did to help her conceive. What Rachel did to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Post-pregnancy. What Rachel s currently doing. Whether Rachel is experiencing any PCOS symptoms. Rachel's biggest piece of advice for women trying to conceive.  Rachel's Instagram: @raebaby0215     Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com

Women with PCOS suffer from inflammation, but what causes it and how can you treat it. Find out from Registered Dietitian Tallene Hacatoryan.   Find out Tallene's PCOS journey What causes inflammation Why you should go gluten and dairy free Sheep and goats milk for PCOS Tips on how to go dairy and gluten free The importance of finding out what type of PCOS you have Examples of hormone disruptors and other factors that can cause inflammation.  The connection between animal protein and inflammation Steps to start following an anti-inflmmatory diet Foods for PCOS Best Carbs for PCOS Tallene's opinion on the ketogenic diet for PCOS Tallene's biggest piece of advice for women going through their PCOS healing journey.    Tallene's Website: HealthyMeOC Tallene's 3 Steps to PCOS Weight Loss Course Instagram: @pcos.weightloss Facebook: @healthymeoc EWG.org Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com

In this episode, I interview Stephanie Dodier. Stephanie is a clinical nutritionist, host of The Beyond the Food Show podcast, founder of the Going Beyond the Food Acadamy, functional coach, writer and natural- born leader dedicated to helping women stop overeating and permanently end the cycle of yo-yo dieting.   Stephanie discusses her story and provides strategies and tips on how to stop emotional eating and increase body confidence.   Stephanie's story and journey What emotional eating is What causes emotional eating Signs you are an emotional eater The difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger Strategies to stop emotional eating How to move beyond body image struggles  Stephanies biggest tip when it comes to increasing body confidence.    Stephanie's website: http://www.stephaniedodier.com  Free Food Freedom Score Quiz Stephanie's Audio Training Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephanieDodiernutrition Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephdodier/   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com  

In episode 25 of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast, I interview Jessica Ash. Jessica is a Functional Clinical Nutritionist and Health Coach who specializes in female hormones, gut health, anti-aging and metabolism.   Jessica discusses her PCOS story and provides her very own PCOS strategies and tips to healing.   Find out Jessica's PCOS and autoimmune disease story Hormones you need to test to establish if you have PCOS While PCOS is genetic you can still overcome it. Diet/nutrition tips The best carbs for PCOS Why you should avoid following low-calorie diets The benefits of using a glucose meter to assess your carb intake threshold Why there is no best diet Why focusing on the symptoms of PCOS, like weight loss is not helping you heal your PCOS and hormones The importance of taking care of your metabolism Too much exercise is bad for your hormones The best exercise for PCOS Possible causes of insulin resistance Key vitamins and minerals to include in your PCOS diet Whether you should follow intermittent fasting for PCOS Jessica's biggest piece of advice when it comes to healing Jessica's Website   Resources Jessica's Instagram: @jessicaashwellness Jessica's Facebook Page: @jessicaashwellness   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com

In this episode, I speak with Vivien Allred (Dip CMM, mBANT, CNHC). Vivien is a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist who works primarily with women struggling with issues such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), menstrual issues, hair loss, acne, IBS and weight gain. Vivien discusses the connection between the gut and PCOS. She provides tons of evidence-based information to highlight the connection and what can be done to improve the health of your gut through diet and lifestyle.  Find out The connection between gut health and PCOS How to know if your gut health is impaired (signs and symptoms) Indicators of a healthy gut Foods to eat and avoid for a healthy and happy gut Lifestyle factors for a healthy gut How certain medication like antacids, the pill and antibiotics negatively affect the gut.  Probiotics for PCOS and gut health Vivien's Website Vivien's Instagram Page: @vivanaturalhealth Vivien's Facebook Page: @vivanaturalhealth PCOS: 3 Common Diet & Lifestyle Mistakes to Avoid (Free Download) Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com

Nutrition is one of the biggest components when it comes to balancing hormones and treating PCOS. But with all of the overwhelming information around diets and nutrition for PCOS, it can be difficult to dissect what is right and what should be followed. In episode 23 of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast, I speak with Stefanie Valakas. Stefanie (also known as The Dietologist) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist based in Sydney, Australia.   Stefanie discusses the role of plant foods in PCOS management. She provides evidence-based information to highlight the benefits of including plenty of plant foods in our PCOS diet. Find out The role of plant foods in PCOS management. What the evidence is saying about plant foods for women with PCOS Is soy safe for women with PCOS? Why the Ketogenic Diet may not be the best diet for women with PCOS and why you should focus on plant foods. What the anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet is Why it is important to find a diet/lifestyle that is sustainable. Stefanie's 5 top tips for helping women incorporate more plants into their day. Bonus-Breaking the myths about frozen fruit and vegetables. Stefanie's Website: The Dietologist Stefanie's Instagram: @the_dietologist Stefanie's Facebook Page: @thedietologist   Despina's Instagram: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Twitter: @pcos_nutrition Despina's Facebook Page: @pcosandnutrition Despina's Pinterest: @pcos_nutrition Despina's YouTube: PCOS and Nutrition PCOS and Nutrition Website: pcosandnutrition.com    

Welcome to the first episode of the PCOS and Nutrition Podcast. In the first episode of the podcast I provide some background and discuss what PCOS and Nutrition is and who the person behind it is. I explain my own PCOS journey, fromy my diagnosis, treatment and how I overcame PCOS naturally.