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An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastThe PCOS-Thyroid Link Explained with Dr. Erica ArmstrongText with your questions & comments for future episodes!Unlock the secrets to managing PCOS and thyroid issues with guest, Dr. Erica Armstrong, a leading expert in functional medicine and author of "The PCOS Thyroid Connection: A Functional Medicine Approach to Treating the Root Cause." Discover why women with PCOS are three times more likely to develop thyroid disease, specifically Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and learn about the shared root causes like inflammation, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies. Dr. Armstrong emphasizes the importance of comprehensive thyroid screening and a functional medicine approach that includes advanced lab testing and collaboration bet...2024-06-2528 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastYour PCOS Weight Loss Questions Answered: Top Questions on Weight Loss for PCOS Answered by a PCOS NutritionistText with your questions & comments for future episodes!In this episode, I'm answering your top PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) weight loss questions (about 20 of them) to help explain with more context all the reasons PCOS impacts our weight and what kind of diet helps the most for PCOS weight loss. Mentioned in the episode (scroll down for course links!)Rhodiola - https://s.thorne.com/mVyrHBerberine - https://s.thorne.com/Sqdp2Inositol- https://s.thorne.com/esr0FProbiotic - https://s.thorne.com/RaN5DWhy d...2024-05-2846 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastEverything You Ever Wanted to Know About PCOS Adrenal Health - PCOS PodcastText with your questions & comments for future episodes!Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about PCOS Adrenal Health, Cortisol and PCOS, and the PCOS-adrenal connection. Mentioned in the episode:NAC: https://s.thorne.com/NRI4cInositol: https://s.thorne.com/esr0FProbiotic: https://s.thorne.com/RaN5DRhodiola: https://s.thorne.com/mVyrHTheanine: https://s.thorne.com/ABrxmIn today's episode, I'll share not just my personal anecdotes but also dive into the signs, symptoms, and the nuanced process of diagnosing adrenal PCOS. W...2024-05-2252 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastBreaking Barriers in Self-Care for a Balanced Life with PCOSText with your questions & comments for future episodes!Struggling with self-care isn't just a personal challenge; it's a universal conundrum that can leave us feeling like we're neglecting our own needs. As I peel back the layers of mental barriers that keep us from indulging in self-care, you'll find new perspectives that may just be the breakthrough you've been looking for. Nutrition isn't just about what we eat; it's about the entire ecosystem of our well-being, especially in turbulent economic times. Routine might sound mundane, but it's the cornerstone of a sustainable, healthy li...2024-05-1450 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastSecrets of Pelvic Floor Health for PCOS: The Adrenal-Pelvic Floor Connection and More with Holly Hernandez of Lotus RehabText with your questions & comments for future episodes!In today's episode, we're exploring the intricate connections between pelvic floor health and PCOS- from the adrenal and nervous system/stress hormone connections, to sexual health to medical trauma, posture, and pain. You might think the pelvic floor health has little to do with your health or your PCOS- this podcast may change your mind. I'll share my own personal insights along with evidence based information so you can see the real world impact of good pelvic floor therapy. I've become convinced- this is the missing link for...2024-04-3048 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS Podcast40 Top PCOS Questions Answered with Personal Insights and Professional WisdomText with your questions & comments for future episodes!This episode features a fusion of personal insight and professional wisdom as I dive headfirst into 40 rapid-fire questions about PCOS, blending the curiosity of my Instagram community with the unpredictable inquiries from AI. We'll unearth the complexities of PCOS symptoms, their varied impacts on fertility, and the deeply personal journey through IVF, all while equipping you with practical strategies for managing this multifaceted condition through diet, lifestyle, and emotional support.Join me as we unpack the critical emotional aspects of PCOS management. It's not just about what...2024-04-1731 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastExercise in PCOS: What's Important, What's NotText with your questions & comments for future episodes!Struggling to hit the gym with PCOS? You're not alone. The dance between exercise and PCOS is intricate, but I've discovered that movement is an essential rhythm in the music of a PCOS-friendly lifestyle. This episode is a deep dive into why those of us with insulin resistance can't afford to sit it out, and how the right kind of physical activity can be a powerful ally in regulating blood sugar and safeguarding our mental health. We all know that one size rarely fits all, and that's e...2024-04-0943 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastExercise and PCOS- What's Important, What's NotToday I am to cut through the noise of online debates to bring you actionable insights and personal revelations that will change how you approach fitness with PCOS. We'll talk about the benefits of physical activity on insulin resistance and mental health and the role of exercise in shaping gut bacteria and fighting inflammation. Plus, we're tackling the contentious topic of cortisol—often a byproduct of exercise—and revealing how it might just be the unsung hero in building stress resilience.I'll also share some of my personal experiences with exercise and my own PCOS and how I've...2024-04-0121 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastFrom Restrictive Diets to Food Freedom for PCOS with Mikaela Schifferle of Naked WellnessText with your questions & comments for future episodes!Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of binge eating and dieting, unsure how to break free and find peace with food? Today we are joined by Mikaela Schifferle from KJ Wellness and the Naked Wellness Podcast on her remarkable story of triumph over a troubled relationship with food and body image. Together, we dissect the tangled web of nutrition, satisfaction, and the nuances of eating mindfully. Michaela's expertise shines as we navigate the importance of protein, healthy fats, and fibrous vegetables, particularly for those managing insulin resistance...2024-03-2541 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastWhy PCOS Hormones are Not the Real Root: The Priority Pyramid- Season 4, episode 4Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!Ever wonder why your body behaves the way it does, especially when it comes to complex conditions like PCOS? Today I'll explain a concept called the Priority Pyramid, something I came up with early in my journey to becoming a practitioner that has helped me really look deeper into hormone issues to find the root cause. I also discuss some philosophical things and fun stuff happening in my life in the first 20 minutes or so. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast ho...2024-03-191h 05An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastPCOS and the Emotional Landscape: A Candid Conversation on PCOS Mental Health, Depression, And the Stages of GriefText with your questions & comments for future episodes!Navigating the intricacies of PCOS and mental health is a dance I've come to know all too well. In this episode, we'll go through the maze of emotions that accompany a chronic condition like PCOS, from grappling with the stages of grief post-diagnosis to the realities of mental health concerns with depression and anxiety when living with PCOS. I discuss my own path, marked by personal losses and triumphs, to illuminate the powerful link between our physical health and our mental well-being, and how the food we eat plays...2024-03-051h 14An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastThe Mitochondria and Your PCOS- The True Root of Health with Dr. Kalea Wattles of Functional Fertility, Season 4 Episode 2Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!This was a really good one, guys! Today we are talking with my good friend Kalea about mitochondria and specifically how they impact PCOS. Now, I know it sounds a bit science-forward but trust me, Dr. Wattles and I love the mitochondria for a reason. Hope you love it as much as I did!Mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr. Wattles on ig @functionalfertility or visit her website www.drkaleawattles.com for more on her Functional Fertility Blueprint program!Try N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) men...2024-02-2750 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastGLP-1 Medications and the PCOS Weight Loss Journey: A nutritionist's nuanced perspectiveText with your questions & comments for future episodes!GLP-1's like Ozempic and Monjauro are everywhere these days and being used frequently for PCOS- both for insulin related concerns and weight loss. My opinions and concerns about these medications have been met with real life experience helping many clients use them effectively over the last couple of years and today I'm sharing insights gleaned from this. Basically, this episode will cover what GLP-1 meds are, how they can help PCOS, if they are worth taking, the biggest concerns, pitfalls, and cautions, and how to lose we...2024-01-3136 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastHealth Burnout, Self-Care, and the Power of a Balanced Life for PCOSText with your questions & comments for future episodes!Life can often feel like a tightrope walk, the delicate balance between health, self-care, and responsibilities teetering on the edge of overwhelming. When I was first diagnosed with PCOS, the lack of information and guidance pulled me into a spiral of health burnout. This podcast brings you along my personal journey, as I grappled with my diagnosis, found balance, learnt to build a healthy routine, and navigated lifestyle changes.What if you could find a new perspective, one that encourages you to shift from the weight loss...2023-12-0557 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastSharing Recent PCOS Research Updates & Celebrating a Milestone!Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!We've hit a milestone of 50,000 downloads, and we're thrilled to celebrate this achievement with you! We've been on an incredible journey together, and as a token of our gratitude for your support, we're diving straight into the heart of the latest PCOS research to talk about major changes and studies that have happened in the last couple of years . Fear not, we've made the science palatable, ensuring you're well-equipped with the knowledge to manage PCOS effectively.Mentioned in the Episode: To see more on the...2023-09-0550 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastIntuitive Eating & PCOS: Why We Struggle and What to DoText with your questions & comments for future episodes!Do you really understand what your body is saying when it comes to hunger and satiety? It's more complex than you might think, especially if you're managing PCOS. We're breaking down leptin resistance, a hormone intricately linked to our satiety signals. If you've ever wondered why you still feel hungry even after eating a satisfying meal, leptin resistance might be the culprit. With insights into the biological and emotional factors contributing to this disconnect, we're unraveling the mysteries of our relationship with food.Intuitive eating sounds simple...2023-08-2434 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastTime for You: Self-care, Productivity & Time Blocking with Renee Claire- Season 3 Ep 8Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!What if the secret to unlocking your full potential in work and life is as simple as time management and self-care? Join us on a journey as we explore these vital topics with Renee Claire of Renee Claire Consulting. Renee shares her wisdom on preserving energy, setting boundaries, and incorporating self-care into our busy lives. She brings to light the importance of offloading draining tasks, breaking down money-related limiting beliefs, and shares actionable strategies to help women running businesses as well as those with PCOS. We also d...2023-08-1543 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastPCOS Weight Loss: Why It's so Hard and What to Do- Season 3 Ep 7 An Amber a DayText with your questions & comments for future episodes!Today we're covering a highly requested topic: weight loss in PCOS! Specifically, I'm going to cover why it actually is harder to lose weight and what can be done. Today's discussion focuses on the interrelationship between PCOS, insulin resistance, and weight loss. You'll learn how insulin, a hormone that cues your body to store fat, can become a barrier to your weight loss journey. We're also shedding light on leptin resistance and its role in intuitive eating, which many with PCOS find challenging. In the lat...2023-08-081h 04An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastControversial PCOS Opinions- Is it all genetics, does it keep getting worse and is it your fault? Season 3 Episode 6Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!Today we are talking about a few PCOS opinions I've seen recently that have made me really roll my eyes- Does PCOS only stem from genetics? Will PCOS keep getting worse and worse forever because it's a chronic health condition? Is PCOS your fault?Find my professional opinions on this and more during this week's episode. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySu...2023-07-1147 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastPCOS Q&A: High DHEA and Insulin, Hectic Jobs and Eating for PCOS, Meal Planning, Endo & PCOS, Season 3 Ep. 5Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!Today starts our new Q&A Series where I'll answer your PCOS questions and give you some practical advice and tips for how to move forward. Today, we're covering questions about how to manage PCOS eating when we have high DHEA, insulin resistance, hectic jobs and trouble making time for healthy eating and self-care, endometriosis and PCOS and lots more!Do you have a story you want to share and get my advice on? Submit through the form below!Support the show...2023-06-2038 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastGluten and Dairy Free for PCOS- The nuanced truth! Season 3 Episode 4Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!You've likely heard the two conflicting sides of the gluten and dairy free debate for PCOS. Each side is pretty entrenched and seems very certain! Some people will tell you that going gluten and dairy free is totally unneccesary and even harmful, while others will tell you it absolutely changed their life!What's the real truth about this issue? Today I'll talk about just that from the evidence based perspective of a functional nutritionist. I'll talk about the reasons why this conversation seems so black and white onli...2023-04-1843 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastMost Common PCOS Questions & Discussing our Group with Hannah Muehl of The Conscious NutritionistText with your questions & comments for future episodes!Today I chat with friend, group program co-host, and fellow PCOS expert Hannah Muehl about some of the most common PCOS questions and misconceptions we get as PCOS nutritionists. We will answer the following:What’s one question you get all the time for PCOS?What do you think makes PCOS so complex?What have you seen work best for managing PCOS when first starting a nutrition approach?Where do you think those with PCOS need more education?Where do yo...2023-04-1135 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastPCOS Expert Chat: Cory Ruth, MS, RD, The Women's DietitianText with your questions & comments for future episodes!Today I'm chatting with fellow PCOS expert Cory Ruth, MS, RD of The Women's Dietitian. Cory is a beacon of light in a PCOS social media landscape that can be filled with misinformation and confusion. Her content is straight to the point, information packed and evidence based. We discuss some of her best tips for managing your PCOS, especially when recently diagnosed as well as Cory's personal PCOS journey. Follow Cory on social media @thewomen'sdietitian or visit her website www.thewomensdietitian.comCheck out...2023-03-2831 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastFunctional "Superfoods" that helps PCOS symptoms- Season 3 Episode 1Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!Welcome back to season 3!! I'm so excited to be back sharing more content with you all this year and so grateful for all your support and lovely reviews!Today we are talking about PCOS superfoods that actually help symptoms- what they are and how they work! Some things I mentioned in the episode:Walking pad link- https://amzn.to/40oytL4PCOS Foundations course- https://amberfischer.thinkific.com/courses/pcos-foundationsFunctional PC...2023-03-2146 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastPCOS Insulin Resistance? Here's how to eat to help: Season 2 Episode 15Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!It's about time I created an updated podcast on addressing insulin resistance in PCOS! Here are some of my favorite strategies to help you get started on your path to managing PCOS Insulin Resistance!My new course- PCOS Foundations- start your PCOS healthy eating journey here! Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showJoin the Functional PCOS newsletter- free tip...2022-12-1252 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastAddressing Chronic Inflammation in PCOS- Where it comes from and what to doText with your questions & comments for future episodes!In this episode I'm talking about where inflammation comes from in PCOS and what to do with your nutrition to help. We'll discuss gut health, leaky gut, food sensitivities and more!Mentioned in the podcast:Countertop reverse osmosis filter: https://amzn.to/3Jn9Vv1Probiotic: https://thor.ne/zmWCePrebiotic: https://thor.ne/oBG2P Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple P...2022-08-091h 18An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastThe Heart-Uterus Connection- Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine Approaches to PCOS, and Reproductive HealthText with your questions & comments for future episodes!This week I had the pleasure of speaking to Adrienne, who runs Alma Acupuncture of San Antonio. We discuss the heart-uterus connection (how unresolved emotions impact the reproductive organs) in East Asian Medicine and the benefits acupuncture can have for reproductive health, PCOS, and fertility. We also throw a little in about Gua Sha (Adrienne teaches virtual workshops on this too!)Here's more on Adrienne:Master’s degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine at Austin, Texas. Holistic licensed acupu...2022-07-1943 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastHow I Became a Functional Nutritionist (And How I Built a Successful Practice)- Season 2 Episode 12Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!This week I'm answering a common question: how did I become a functional nutritionist?I know many who listen to the podcast are aspiring nutritionists themselves and the field can always use more quality professionals. If you want to hear about my journey to running a private practice, my education, and how I became inspired to be a nutritionist in the first place, this podcast covers it all! Healthline article on the CNS credential: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dietitian-vs-nutritionist#bottom-line F...2022-06-281h 09An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastNutrition for PCOS: Two Experts Personal and Professional Experiences with The Conscious Nutritionist, Season 2 Episode 11Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!This week I'm chatting with Hannah, The Conscious Nutritionist. Hannah is an RDN and PA who specializes in PCOS. Her and I have very similar philosophies of nutrition for PCOS and both live with PCOS as well. Hannah has an incredible story of how she overcame her own PCOS and in this episode she shares her experiences along with talking about her views on PCOS nutrition. We cover a lot in this episode and all PCOS related (with a little nod to her favorite romance novels at the...2022-06-0748 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastThe PCOS IBS Connection and What to Do- Season 2 Episode 10Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!This week we are talking IBS and PCOS- If you've got digestive issues with your PCOS, this podcast is for you. I talk about the link between gut health and PCOS and how I help fix it in practice. Probiotic: https://thor.ne/QTcTGSacro B for Diarrhea: https://thor.ne/qCYwZ Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the...2022-05-2441 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastEndocrine Disrupting Chemicals- Why They Matter for Hormones and How to Avoid Them, with Jenna HuaText with your questions & comments for future episodes!In today's episode, I chat with Jenna Hua, founder of Million Marker about endocrine disruptors and hormones. We discuss the most common and dangerous endocrine disruptors and the most recent research, along with a section specifically about PCOS. If you are struggling with hormonal imbalances, infertility, or PCOS, this podcast will be an enlightening look at a key area of health we often forget. To try a Million Marker endocrine disruptor test for yourself, use code AMBER at checkout: https://www.millionmarker.com/processTo se...2022-05-1056 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastWhy We Self-Sabotage and What To Do About It, Season 2 Episode 8Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!This week I'm talking all about self-sabotage- what it is, why we do it, what it's really about, and how to address it. Self-sabotage is so common in the health world and stems from deeply held inner beliefs. If you've ever felt like you keep starting things but can't finish them, this may be why. After years of seeing this firsthand, helping people through it (and living it myself!) this is what I believe is at the self-sabotage core and the best way to put t...2022-04-2651 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastThe PCOS Pregnancy Experience with Dora Toma, FMHCText with your questions & comments for future episodes!In this episode, I chat with Dora Toma, Functional Medicine Health Coach and (surprise!) new member of my team! Dora and I both have PCOS and both had difficult pregnancies. In this episode we discuss the ways it is important to focus not just on pre-conception, but through pregnancy. TW: We do mention pregnancy loss and stillbirth in this podcast.I couldn't be more excited to have Dora as part of my team- if you'd like more information about working with us, visit www.amberfischernutrition.com...2022-04-121h 00An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastThe Hormone-Gallbladder Connection & The PCOS-Gallbladder Connection- Season 2 Episode 6Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!This week we are talking all about the gallbladder: what it does, how it works, how hormones are connected and why those with PCOS are at higher risk of gallbladder issues. You'll learn a lot and also hear some of my solutions for supporting the gallbladder and what to do if it has already been removed. Mentioned in the episode: Favorite PCOS Supplement, NAC: https://thor.ne/Syaw3Melatonin: https://thor.ne/ryvT8Enzymes for Gallbladder Support: https://thor.ne/fxh6...2022-03-3043 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastThe Mind-Body Connection and Fertility with Jenn Mason- Season 2 Episode 5Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!In this episode Amber talks with Jenn Mason (MA. MS. RYT, PCC, NBC-HWC) of Ceiba Wellness, a mind body practitioner with a compelling story of thyroid issues, infertility, and pre-cancerous uterine activity. Amber and Jenn discuss mindset changes in both of their fertility journeys that helped them finally achieve their pregnancy goals, stuck energy in infertility, and how mind body therapies can help. Follow Jenn on instagram @Ceiba_wellness or at www.ceibawellness.com My new course- Functional PCOS: https://functional-pcos.teachable.com/p...2022-03-1556 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastConversations with Amber- Surgical Menopause, Adrenal Fatigue, People Pleasing and Cleaning Methods- Season 2 Episode 4Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!In this episode, Amber continues her series of personal podcasts, updating you on her personal growth and lessons she's learned. Today's episode covers the last several months of her psychological growth and transformation, experiences with surgical menopause, adrenal fatigue, people pleasing and her new favorite cleaning method that has helped with her mental health.My new course- Functional PCOS: https://functional-pcos.teachable.com/p/functional-pcos We are in need of some good reviews! Would you consider leaving one if Amber's podcast has helped you? Le...2022-03-1037 min
Hey Mami Podcast026: What You Need To Know About IVF, Early Menopause, Endometrial Cancer w/ Amber Fischer, MS, CNS, LDNIn today’s episode we are talking about PCOS, fertility treatments, endometrial cancer and early menopause. Our guest today is Amber Fischer, a Certified Nutrition Specialist who specializes in functional nutrition approaches to PCOS, fertility, and women's health issues. Her approach looks at the root causes of disease and dysfunction and uses food to improve health from the inside out. Amber has an active presence on social media including Instagram and TikTok, a podcast called "An Amber a Day: The Functional Nutrition Podcast" and a blog where she keeps followers informed of the la...2022-03-1023 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastThe 3 Root Causes of PCOS- Season 2 Episode 3Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!In this episode, Amber discusses the 3 root causes of PCOS: Insulin issues, Adrenal dysfunction, and Inflammation. She talks about common symptoms and how they affect hormones and gives you advice on lab testing to request, how to address them and more! Mentioned in the episode:Functional PCOS- a Root Cause Nutrition Course, coming February 2022! If you'd like to find more or sign up for the interest list, find more here functional-pcos.teachable.com/p/functional-pcosCortisol Rhythm TestWould you like access t...2022-02-221h 02An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastWeight Loss in PCOS: What Helps, What Hurts, and What Really Works- Season 2 Ep 2Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!In today's episode, Amber tackles the very extensive topic of Weight Loss in PCOS. There's so much to say about this area of nutrition and Amber covers the most salient points of what hurts, what helps, and what really works from her experience helping hundreds of people lose weight with PCOS. Mentioned in the episode:Functional PCOS- a Root Cause Nutrition Course, coming February 2022! If you'd like to find more or sign up for the interest list, find more here functional-pcos.teachable.com/p/functional-pcos2022-02-011h 03An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastRealistic New Year's Goals for PCOS and Updates- Season 2! Episode 1Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!In today's episode, Amber catches you up on what's been going on during break, shares some of her thoughts on PCOS and how to improve it realistically and updates you about her new course- Functional PCOS! Mentioned in the episode:Functional PCOS- a Root Cause Nutrition Course, coming February 2022! If you'd like to find more or sign up for the interest list, find more here www.amberfischernutrition.com/functionalpcosHave a question for Amber? Submit them below :)Submit your questions for th...2022-01-1847 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastImproving Insulin Resistance, PCOS, and Overall Health with Continuous Glucose Monitors- Amber's experiences with Molly from NutrisenseText with your questions & comments for future episodes!In today's episode, Amber talks with Molly, one of the dieticians at Nutrisense, a health technology company that specializes in Continuous Glucose Monitors. Molly and Amber discuss the benefits of CGMs for PCOS and health in general, including Amber's personal experience with a CGM, what she learned about herself and how food affects insulin and blood sugar. Lots of tips for living with insulin resistance in this episode!Mentioned in the episode:To get on the info list for the PCOS course, email amberfischernutrition@gmail.com2021-10-1242 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastThe Mediterranean Diet: How to do it, how to modify it, things to be careful of and more- Episode 59Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!In this episode, Amber talks over the Mediterranean diet: how to follow it, what that looks like, how to change things for your unique situation, and things to be careful about. We discuss alcohol, fiber, insulin resistance, and PCOS, as well as other issues. The Med diet content starts at 8:50- up until then are updates and thank you's! My favorite fish oil: https://thor.ne/sZJWTTo test out a continuous glucose monitor for yourself, check out Nutrisense at the link be...2021-09-1451 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastNavigating Menopause with PCOS- Episode 58Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!In this episode Amber discusses PCOS post menopause. She talks about how PCOS is still a problem once periods stop, risks to watch for, and where to start with diet changes. She discusses surgical and natural menopause, hormone replacement, insulin resistance, inflammation, adrenal balance, intermittent fasting and food sensitivities. As someone navigating surgical herself, Amber talks about her personal experiences to help you through. Mentioned in the episode:Cortisol rhythm kit:https://thor.ne/LuRsiTo test out a continuous glucose monitor for...2021-08-3151 minAn Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastCarb Restriction in PCOS- My Soapbox- Conversations with Amber August 2021Text with your questions & comments for future episodes!This week Amber returns with another episode of Conversations with Amber and talks about one of her favorite soapboxes: restricting carbs in PCOS. Find out why some carb restriction is not just admissible but important for PCOS and what that actually means. Mentioned in the episode:To test out a continuous glucose monitor for yourself, check out Nutrisense at the link below. Use code AMBER25 for $25 off your order. https://www.nutrisense.io/?code=AmberF25&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=AmberFischerSub...2021-08-1739 min