The PCOS Oracle Podcast
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWelcome to The PCOS Oracle podcast hosted by PCOS cyster, online PCOS personal trainer and blogger, Despina Pavlou. In this podcast you will hear from leading experts in the field of female health and PCOS who will provide you with cutting-edge research, evidence-based information as well as practical tips on how to get to the root cause of your PCOS and treat it naturally. Each episode will provide you with new found knowledge, confidence and motivation to take back control from PCOS. For more information you can find Despina at www.pcosoracle.com or on social media including Instagram, Facebook, twitter and Pinterest @pcosoracle.
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#94 Lifestyle habits that can cause a hormone imbalance and tips to restore healthy hormone levels with Dr. Heather Rhodes
June 22, 2022 15:45 - 38 minutes - 21.1 MBWelcome 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 Instag...
#93 Dr. Aumatma Busting Fertility Myths and How To Prepare for your Fertility Journey
February 21, 2022 21:45 - 48 minutes - 26.5 MBIn 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 Pin...
#92 PCOS Journey: Diagnosing and Healing with Mel Kaye
January 12, 2022 17:45 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBIn 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 Barossae...
#91 Lessons Learned as a Fitness Competitor, Popular Fitness Myths, Reverse Dieting for Weight Loss, Body Neutral Fitness with Megan Leigh
January 05, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIn 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-...
#90 Should You Avoid Alcohol For PCOS? What the research says
December 09, 2021 17:30 - 25 minutes - 13.8 MBDo 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 y...
#89 Improve Hair Health Through Food and Nutrition with Whitney Mundell
November 16, 2021 16:45 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBHair 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/k...
#88 The Challenges of Nutrition Research: Why we see conflicting studies & How to recognise misleading statistics | Jacqui Niehaus
November 02, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 20.5 MBJacqui 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 ...
#87 Skin Health: Tips to Improve and Take Care of Your Skin with Skin coach Sara Sumic
October 12, 2021 22:30 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBIn 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...
#86 How A Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Can Help You Improve Your Blood Sugar Levels | Molly Downey from NutriSense
October 05, 2021 10:05 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBThe 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 definit...
#85 9 SIGNS OF LEAKY GUT: Causes and How to Treat Intestinal Permeability
September 08, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 9.56 MBIn 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.pcosorac...
#84 Kiara Orbe-Feeding the Mitochondria: Essential Minerals for Fertility and Pregnancy
September 01, 2021 13:08 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBIn 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...
#83 Isaac Pohlman: How To Balance Blood Sugar & Steps To Treat Insulin Resistance
August 25, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 30.4 MBGet 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 step...
#82 Signs of Thyroid Problems and Tips to Support the Thyroid | The Link Between the Thyroid and PCOS
August 04, 2021 10:42 - 24 minutes - 13.4 MBThe 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 ...
#81 Should You Avoid High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) for PCOS? HIIT vs LIT
August 02, 2021 15:30 - 22 minutes - 12.5 MBVisit 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 eati...
#80 DO YOU NEED A CARB DETOX?!? The REAL cause of insulin resistance and how to treat it
July 31, 2021 18:45 - 37 minutes - 20.7 MBDo 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 @pcosor...
#79 PCOS DIET MYTHS: Debunking 7 popular PCOS diet beliefs
July 28, 2021 20:24 - 25 minutes - 14.2 MBIn 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 ...
#78 Should You Avoid Gluten For PCOS? | My experience going gluten free
July 27, 2021 14:03 - 22 minutes - 12.3 MBToday 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 'PCO...
#77 Inositol For PCOS: The Benefits and Should You Take It
July 26, 2021 16:15 - 19 minutes - 10.6 MBToday 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...
#76 How To Beat Estrogen Dominance Symptoms
July 21, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 8.11 MBAre 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 @pcosor...
#75 How I Reversed My PCOS Symptoms | My PCOS Journey/Story
July 19, 2021 19:30 - 37 minutes - 20.7 MBIt'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...
#74 10 Foods for PCOS Weight Loss
July 07, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 18.3 MBHuge 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 e...
#73 Avoid Making These 9 PCOS Diet Mistakes
July 05, 2021 19:30 - 29 minutes - 16.7 MBHuge 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. Thes...
#72 Do you Need to Avoid Dairy for PCOS? | Why Dairy Free isn't Better
June 30, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 13.5 MBHuge 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. M...
#71-7 Foods That Boost Your Metabolism
June 28, 2021 19:30 - 21 minutes - 11.9 MBHuge 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 PC...
#70 Should You Avoid Carbohydrates for PCOS | What Causes Sugar Cravings and How To Beat Them
June 23, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 20.9 MBHuge 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 hea...
#69 How To Lower Excess Estrogen and Improve Thyroid Function with Kourtney Simmang
February 25, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 40 MBIn 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 gettin...
#68 What are the Ayurveda Doshas and How to Balance them with Irina Adriaensen
November 05, 2020 10:30 - 47 minutes - 25.8 MBIn 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 ...
#67 Meg Langston: Restoring Metabolic and Hormonal Health after Years of Disordered Eating, Dieting and Over-Exercising
October 08, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 25.5 MBIn 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 heal...
#66 The Truth About Iron-Why Does Anaemia Exist, Causes of Iron Overload and How To Balance Iron Intake | Loren De La Cruz
October 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBIn 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 ...
#65 The Importance of Listening to your Body and Finding Balance while on your Healing Journey with Esme Rose
September 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBIn 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...
#64 Ovulation Tips for PCOS with Caitlin Johnson
September 10, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBIn 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...
#63 Angela Grassi: The Link Between Inflammation and PCOS with Tips on How to Lower it
September 03, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 22.3 MBIn 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 marke...
#62 Eliminate Stress in your Life-Stop These Stress Causing Habits | Nathan Colonna
August 27, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBIn 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 e...
#61 Alisa Vitti | Unlock your Hormonal Advantage: Optimize your Hormonal Health through Honoring your Female Biochemistry
August 20, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBAlisa 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 Ali...
#60 Jane Sagui- Find The Right Hormone Specialist With Pollie
August 13, 2020 09:30 - 39 minutes - 21.2 MBIn 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. ...
#59 An Ayurvedic Treatment Approach to PCOS with Dr. Smita Naram
July 23, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBIn 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 wi...
#58 Is There A Best Diet For PCOS? with Melissa Groves Azzaro
July 16, 2020 11:54 - 57 minutes - 31 MBIn 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...
#57 Factors That Suppress The Metabolism With PCOS And How To Heal it- Jessica Ash
July 09, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBIn 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...
#56 How Mira Fertility helps you track ovulation and find your fertile days with Sylvia Kang
June 25, 2020 08:30 - 35 minutes - 19.6 MBIn 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 fertilit...
#55 PCOS Fertility: Ways to help regulate ovulation and how to identify fertile window with Cory Ruth
June 18, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBAnovulation 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 an...
#54 How Insulin Resistance Influences PCOS and How To Reverse It with Kylie Buckner
June 11, 2020 11:20 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBIn 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 in...
#53 How Nutritional Therapy Can Help PCOS with Isabel Dawkes
May 28, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBDiet 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 ...
#52 PCOS Hirsutism: Causes and Treatment with Robyn Srigley
May 21, 2020 08:27 - 59 minutes - 32.9 MBToday 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] Wha...
#51 The Types of Yoga and The Benefits For PCOS with Lara Higginson
May 14, 2020 08:30 - 58 minutes - 31.9 MBYoga 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 powe...
#50 Strategies For Healing PCOS with Amy Medling
May 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 40 MBAmy 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 ...
#49 Tips and Strategies to Overcome PCOS and Depression with Letisha Bates
April 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBIn 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 ma...
#48 How To Set Health Goals And Develop A Mindset For Success with Dafna Chazin
April 23, 2020 09:32 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBIn 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 wo...
#47-Reversing Insulin Resistance Using Food As Medicine with Cyrus Khambatta and Kylie Buckner
April 16, 2020 10:11 - 1 hour - 33.8 MBIn 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 ...
WE ARE BACK! The PCOS Oracle Podcast
April 15, 2020 18:34 - 3 minutes - 2.13 MBYes, 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 de...
How to Improve PCOS Fertility & IVF Success Rate ft Jessica Bourke
July 18, 2019 12:02 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBJessica is a natural fertility specialist with over 14 years of experience in reproductive health. She uses a combination of acupuncture and nutritional protocols alongside functional lab testing to ensure her patients have the greatest chance of conception and welcoming a healthy baby into the world. Find out What hormones to focus on when trying to improve fertility What the key factors affecting fertility are The link between PCOS and infertility How follicle tracking scans can be u...