When you're going through infertility therapy, the emotional rollercoaster can take a serious toll on your mental health. If you are trying to get pregnant with polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS, this episode is here to support you. Guest Rosie Milsom shares how she shifted her mindset and found contentment and peace while still living a full life on her journey to motherhood. This shift has taken her from all encompassed in all things infertility and IVF to a place of contentment, happiness, ...
Apr 28, 2023•44 min•Ep. 48
Laboratory tests allow medical practitioners to evaluate what might be the cause of symptoms or health problems that you are experiencing. But knowing when and what to test matters or you won’t get an accurate answer. This episode discusses functional lab testing for hormones and helping women better understand what's going on in their bodies! While doctors use lab tests to determine if your body has something wrong with it. But what if all your labs return normal but you still have symptoms? Th...
Apr 21, 2023•58 min•Ep. 47
Running yields so many benefits for PCOS and healthy hormones! Actually getting out there and doing it, though, can feel a bit daunting. I love this episode with Guest Angie Brown because she makes getting started so easy and doable that it can actually be fun! Meet Special Guest Dr. Angie Brown DPT Dr. Angie Brown, DPT is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, coach, and physical therapist that is the founder of the Real Life Runners Training Academy and Real Life Runners podcast that she hosts alongside h...
Apr 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 46
If you are experiencing irregular or absent periods, or are struggling to pinpoint ovulation (your fertile window) each month. Then this episode is a perfect place for you to get started. You will finally have a clear picture of how a normal cycle should function as well as the different ways that it can go wrong. Understanding the different ways your cycle might be dysfunctional is the first step in starting the repair process. In this episode, I walk you through the steps needed to repair your...
Apr 07, 2023•30 min•Ep. 45
It’s not a secret that eating better and exercising along with many other lifestyle adjustments provide amazing benefits for your PCOS but how do you actually go about creating these habits so that they become your new effortless normal? I am excited to have Gaylene Gomez here with me today to talk all about creating habits so that your PCOS health journey can be easier and more enjoyable. Gaylene Gomez My name is Gaylene Gomez, and with over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness ind...
Mar 31, 2023•34 min•Ep. 44
In this episode, I am answering recent PCOS questions I’ve been asked repeatedly. Chances are if these are questions you may have too! We have some great topics to dive into today Miscarriages and PCOS PCOS does have a small increased risk of miscarriage during the first trimester but during this episode, you learn what you can do to reduce that risk Is Metformin Worth It There appear to be both short-term and long-term benefits of taking metformin. During this episode, we’ll explore the benefit...
Mar 24, 2023•17 min•Ep. 43
If you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS, you can probably relate to your symptoms taking a dive for the worse and no matter what you do nothing seems to help. This episode will discuss what is going on and how to break that downward spiral when chaos hits your hormones. PCOS is a complex syndrome with many contributing hormone systems at play. These include your reproductive hormones, stress hormones, nutrition hormones, thyroid hormones as well as others. All of these are affected by yo...
Mar 17, 2023•20 min•Ep. 42
Do you know what you need to be doing for your health, but as you get started, you keep having to start over again and again? You're getting tripped up, not because you don't know enough, but because you're getting in your own way somehow.? In this episode, we are going to explore all the ways that we, as smart women, who know enough to get started are sabotaging ourselves and getting in our own way on our journey to PCOS Health. If you keep having false starts and want to know why it can feel s...
Mar 10, 2023•14 min•Ep. 41
Have you ever gotten tired of all of the don'ts when it comes to creating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) health? I know I have and it's something that comes up still on occasion when the convenient option is not ideal for my hormone health. It’s also easy and normal to get angry at yourself when you don’t follow your plan perfectly. This is why in this episode, we're going to talk about a minus that shifts. That's going to make creating your PCOS-healthy lifestyle so much more fun and easy a...
Mar 03, 2023•17 min•Ep. 40
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder that requires a multifaceted approach to care. Navigating how to get answers and assistance with your symptoms and what to do about them isn’t straightforward. Who understands what is going on with your body and can answer your questions In this episode, we'll discuss how to find and work with your ideal support team. We'll also talk about what your body needs to stay healthy and vibrant with PCOS. So if you are ready to stop guessing and ...
Feb 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 39
PCOS is a unique condition PCOS is not a black-and-white condition. It arises from certain genes leaving us more sensitive to our environment. Not every woman that has PCOS symptoms has the same gene involvement or the same sensitivities to her environment. This creates a unique situation for each woman. A Unique Path to PCOS Health The path to health can’t be a cookie-cutter approach because everyone has a unique situation and they desire various outcomes. Plus we are all at different places of...
Feb 17, 2023•24 min•Ep. 38
How to choose a supplement for PCOS that will help YOU with your current root cause. There are hundreds of options which is why this episode discusses the important topic of choosing supplements and avoiding the supplement trap. The PCOS Supplement Trap How do supplements fit into natural healing for PCOS health? Supplements aren’t a magic bullet but that doesn’t mean that can’t help. So here is how to approach supplements: Steps to Select the Best Supplements For You First, we need to look at y...
Feb 10, 2023•21 min•Ep. 37
On the surface, the difference between a root cause or a type might seem trivial. But when it comes to the practical application of addressing a PCOS type or a PCOS root cause there is a big difference. That is what we will be discussing in this episode so go ahead and listen now. Mistakes Of The PCOS Type Model PCOS types lead to focusing on bigger more advanced symptoms rather than being more fluid and responsive to your body’s needs before it is severely affected. Thinking you have one type c...
Feb 03, 2023•24 min•Ep. 36
A common recommendation for better PCOS health is to stop eating dairy. Many PCOS “experts” recommend against consuming dairy products. But is it realistic, necessary, or even beneficial for most women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? In this episode, we will explore some of the most up-to-date research and practical real-life strategies when it comes to dairy and PCOS. Hit play to listen now. Dairy and PCOS Root Causes Perhaps you’ve heard that you should avoid dairy if you have PCOS. But is t...
Jan 27, 2023•31 min•Ep. 35
While infertility treatments can be just the modern medical miracle a couple needs to grow their family they can also take an enormous emotional, physical and financial toll as well. This episode is all about some considerations of when and what infertility treatments for PCOS and how to avoid the PCOS infertility cycle of insanity PCOS Infertility Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the number one cause of infertility among women. But the good news is that it can be reversed and better fertility can...
Jan 20, 2023•15 min•Ep. 34
PCOS has a way of making women feel stuck and powerless against the health struggles of fertility, weight, energy, and just good in their bodies. I’ve felt this way too, which is why in today's episode let’s explore my 7-step process to take my power back and create the health I desire! The PCOS Reality The genetics of PCOS leave us sensitive to our environment. I talk about how to understand your root cause a lot here on the podcast and how to start listening to and caring for your body BUT it ...
Jan 13, 2023•17 min•Ep. 33
Welcome back to the PCOS repair podcast! In this episode, I’m talking about PCOS and acne. I will cover questions such as how you can balance your hormones for clearer skin as well as what products and medication I recommend to assist you in treating acne. Why do women with PCOS break out with acne like teenagers …. let me rephrase that worse than teenagers! The deep cystic acne that we see with PCOS is just horrendous it’s painful it’s unsightly and it’s not quick to heal. These lesions can las...
Jan 06, 2023•17 min•Ep. 32
“What diet is the best for PCOS?”, this is a question that I get asked all the time and it is an important question to be asking. In this episode we are going to go through the pros and cons of different diets dietary recommendations and what to watch out for that can make your PCOS significantly worse. What Are Restrictive Diets So first let’s lay a little groundwork about what is a restrictive diet? You may have heard recommendations to reduce or eliminate dairy, sugar, gluten or carbs if you ...
Dec 30, 2022•27 min•Ep. 31
Have you ever just wanted to hit the reset button on your hormones? I know I have! I have had times when I wanted to do all the right things but the cravings and feeling like crap always tripped me up. In today's episode, I will walk you through the reset I use to get past the cravings, and jumpstart or give a boost to my health. Setting Your Intentions for Your Reset Detoxing your PCOS with a 7-day reset isn’t meant to be just another quick-fix crash diet. It is meant to do some rapid repair at...
Dec 23, 2022•22 min•Ep. 30
Type two diabetes has become such a common disease. Earlier this year in January 2022 statistics indicated that 37.3 million Americans—about 1 in 10—have diabetes. While this disease is common in what often appear to be otherwise healthy individuals I want to take a closer look at what diabetes is in this episode. PCOS puts women at high risk of type two diabetes in fact many women that I meet have already been diagnosed with pre-diabetic or diabetes even in their 20s and 30s. So what is diabete...
Oct 31, 2022•21 min•Ep. 29
I always thought that self-care was a bubble bath, a massage, or a pedicure. You know the things that everyone lists as self-care. But over the last several years of my PCOS healing journey, I have discovered an entirely new meaning and list of self-care and some incredible benefits of it for my PCOS root cause. Listen now so you can start weaving self-care into your day to improve your PCOS hormones too. How Self-Care Benefits PCOS Root Cause Healing It’s easy to neglect taking care of ourselve...
Oct 21, 2022•20 min•Ep. 28
PCOS is known for causing elevated androgens in particular testosterone. This can frequently lead to something called hirsutism, which is where you have excess hair growth primarily on the face, neck, upper lip, and chin. But it can include the full body. Women with PCOS often find that they have thick long coarse hairs on their chest, tummy, and toes as well as hairier legs and underarms. It can be very frustrating to keep these areas trimmed, waxed, shaved or otherwise manicured. In this episo...
Oct 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 27
Welcome back to the PCOS Repair Podcast to discuss all things period problems! Period problems might have been one of the very first things you noticed leading to your diagnosis of PCOS. Your period is also an amazing indicator of your PCOS health, which is why in this episode I am discussing all the period problems and how to begin repairing them naturally. So go ahead and have a listen! A Normal Cycle A normal cycle starts with a period. The first day of your period is considered day one of yo...
Oct 07, 2022•13 min•Ep. 26
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to experience depression. Studies say that anywhere from 27 percent to around 50 percent of women with PCOS report being depressed, compared to around 19 percent of women without PCOS. That is more than double…. But does depression have to your reality and how can you break past these statistics so that you can live a life that you are excited to engage in? That is what today's episode is all about. Disclaimer Before we dive into this t...
Sep 30, 2022•10 min•Ep. 25
Welcome back to the PCOS Repair Podcast where in this episode I will be covering not only how to get all the benefits of exercise but how to actually enjoy adding exercise to your daily routine. There Are So Many Benefits of Exercise For PCOS Less insulin resistant Lowers inflammation Improves mood Reduces long term risks factors of heart disease and diabetes Helps manage stress Stronger Boosts confidence More energy And so much more we know exercise is something that is good for us and we need ...
Sep 23, 2022•12 min•Ep. 24
Why Does PCOS Cause Hair Loss Elevated m androgens are responsible for hair loss, primarily testosterone. Think of it kind of like male pattern hair loss where men will have a receding hairline and where they will have overall thinning and then maybe a little bit of hair loss around the temples or the crown of the head. When women have consistently elevated levels of testosterone it basically leads to a male pattern of hair loss. What causes high testosterone with PCOS So of course that begs the...
Sep 16, 2022•20 min•Ep. 23
Planning to eat healthy is great but life gets busy and if you don’t have good on-the-go options it becomes difficult to reach your health goals and keep up with how you want to be eating to nourish your PCOS. In this episode, I talk about all of the ways to eat healthy on the go whether it’s something that you prep and take with you or something that you can buy out and about at restaurants or even a convenience store. On The Go Where? The first step that we discuss in the episode is having a r...
Sep 09, 2022•16 min•Ep. 22
Whether mild anxiety is making it hard to find peace or extreme anxiety and panic episodes associated with PCOS are debilitating to regular life this episode will help give you tools to create more peace and calm in your day today. During today's episode, I will share natural and lifestyle approaches that you can include with any recommendations from your doctor. Go have a listen. How are PCOS and anxiety linked Anxiety is a complex problem and some of the recommendations today can feel like ove...
Sep 02, 2022•25 min•Ep. 21
Did anyone ever ask WHY your body was struggling when they gave you the PCOS Diagnosis? To discover your PCOS root cause we need to start by asking why! Why are you having period problems, infertility, and weight gain? Why? Doctors seek to label your collection of symptoms with a diagnosis. This leads them to medications and procedural options to address unwanted symptoms. The problem is those medications don't treat the root of the issue. Well, in this episode I discuss the difference between b...
Aug 26, 2022•15 min•Ep. 20
Thin type PCOS has created a great deal of confusion for women trying to discover their PCOS root cause. So in today's episode, I’m going to set the record straight and lay out how to go about determining your PCOS root cause when you do not have extra weight to lose. And a little tip….treating PCOS has very little to do with weight anyway. So click below to listen. PCOS AND WEIGHT Because medical research and doctors have kept weight at the center of PCOS cause and management there is a lot of ...
Aug 19, 2022•9 min•Ep. 19
