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The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 93 - PCOS Hacks for the HolidaysWell this has been a long time coming!! We had so much fun recording this special PCOS Hacks for the Holidays episode!We’ve got hormone-friendly PCOS hacks to get you through the holidays…Hormone friendly gift ideas (and some awesome discount codes for you from some of our fave brands! See below for links and codes!)…Special discounts for our own products..GIVEAWAYS!!!!Plus we answer some listener questions including how to help with hair growth and how to get back on the health bandwagon. We’re so excited to be back! It's just this 1 episode for now...
2025-12-091h 15
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 92 - 3 things we would (and wouldn't!) do for our PCOSGuys! This is the final episode of the season!! And we
absolutely LOVED discussing the topics that came up in this episode.
The whole episode begins though with a massive catch up on Mel’s health journey this year. It’s been a wild one to say the least – so much progress…but at a bit of a price.
Mel’s been largely off social media for months and hasn’t
shared this journey anywhere so if you’ve been wanting to hear what’s been going on – this is the ep for you.
There’s a huge c...
2024-11-041h 14
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 91 - PCOS Weight Loss HacksThis is an exciting ep for us to put out…but full warning…it
also starts with a bit of a heavy catch up at the start.
We recorded it months ago and we did want to make a note now to say that Elma is ok! We’ve still got some possible procedures ahead but since this episode we have found out that whatever it is, it’s NOT cancerous.
So the relief is exploding over here. It was a rough few months.
But back to the topic at hand – this episode dives into...
2024-10-281h 00
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 90 - Clear Signs your Hormones are HealingThis episode is for anyone who’s a bit tired of constantly
focusing on all the signs and symptoms of being unwell.
It’s so easy to get bogged down in that and it’s also really
easy to be so laser focused on a particular health outcome that you completely miss the subtle little signs that you are actually making progress!
We loved pulling this episode together and chatting about all the little signs to celebrate.
And if you feel super far from healed, we hope this episode highlights some manageable little goals...
2024-10-2144 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 89 - Do you have a hidden thyroid issue?This episode has been such a long time coming!!!! If you’re
one of what feels like HUNDREDS of people who’ve asked for an episode on the thyroid – get your headphones ready babe because this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for!!!!
In today’s episode we talk all about the thyroid and the impact it can have on PCOS. We cover:
- The signs and symptoms of thyroid disease
- How the thyroid directly impacts PCOS and fertility and DRIVES our PCOS symptoms
- The THOROUGH tests that are essential for explorin...
2024-10-1452 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 88 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - StressIf there’s one thing that has been the primary driver of both of our PCOS journeys – it’s been stress.
As business owners, mums and just women in the world –
stress isn’t going away. But we have found ways to manage it and support our stress response from the inside out.
In this episode we look at the herbs, supplements and
lifestyle practices that can help your body handles stress better and help your mind to be better prepped for stressful periods of life.
If you’re someone who has a high stress...
2024-10-0753 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 87 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - Insulin ResistanceAbout 70-80% of people with PCOS have insulin resistance so this weeks deep dive is such an important one for so many of us.
In this episode we look at the herbs, supplements and lifestyle practices (and nutritional HACKS!) that can help balance your blood sugar and insulin.
If you have insulin resistance – addressing it is one of the
most impactful things you can do for your PCOS. Insulin resistance increases our androgens, causing irregular cycles and all of our pcos symptoms PLUS can lead to more chronic health conditions like diabetes – so this isn’t one...
2024-09-3042 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 86 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - Post Pill PCOSIf you’ve recently come off the pill or you’re thinking
about coming off it - this week’s ep is for you!
We look at the herbs, supplements and lifestyle practices
that can help you transition off the pill and ease the symptoms that can arise once you’re off it.
This episode brought to you by Mel's soon to be released
PCOS fertility course! Join the waitlist here.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our
private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at www.facebook.com/g...
2024-09-2333 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 85 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - InflammationAs promised – this season we are getting into the nitty
gritty of the PCOS types/drivers.
This week it’s all about our frenemy inflammation.
We look at the herbs, supplements and lifestyle practices
that can heal this driver and our own personal journeys with it.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
This episode brought to you by PCOS to Wellness - check out Brig's herbies over here.
Mel and...
2024-09-1641 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 84 - The Signs and Symptoms of Each PCOS TypeThis season we’re deep-diving on the different ‘types’ of
PCOS and we’re starting with this episode, which is all about the signs and symptoms of each PCOS type (we also like to call them PCOS drivers) including what to look for in your test results.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming episodes, where we will
breakdown what exactly your options are for healing each type!
ALSO - we're introducing something new this season!!! Each week after our episode drops, we'll be hosting a Q+A in our private facebook group, so if you have...
2024-09-0940 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 83 - Just Diagnosed - Now what?We’re back!! Woo!!! And just to clarify – this ep isn’t justfor the newly diagnosed – if you’ve known about PCOS for a while and you’re keen for a new direction or a fresh start or you’re feeling down and just want a bit of comfort about it all – this episode is for you too.In today’s ep we cover:- Tips on how to manage PCOS- How PCOS is diagnosed- How to properly investigate your PCOS (Mel doesn't offer the PCOS fertility testing guide anymore but you can get all the details...
2024-09-021h 00
Deutschrap idealMEL: "Privat war bei mir Hölle auf Erden"Es geht um Trennungen, schwere Phasen und Freundschaft. In diesem Interview enthüllt MEL exklusiv die Gründe für die Trennung von ihrem alten Label. Danach folgte eine schwere Zeit mit mentalen Problemen und dem Verbot, Musik zu machen.
Stärker denn je ist sie zurück, fest entschlossen, ihren eigenen Weg zu gehen: Neues Label, neue Musik und Features mit verschiedenen Artists. Das alles hätte sie ohne ihren stabilen Freundeskreis und ihr neues Label nicht geschafft. Außerdem packt sie aus: Wie ist ihr Beziehungsstatus? Hatte sie Schönheits-OPs? Und was sind die wahren Hintergründe ihres "Beefs" mi...
2024-04-1148 min
Deutschrap idealMEL: "Privat war bei mir Hölle auf Erden"Es geht um Trennungen, schwere Phasen und Freundschaft. In diesem Interview enthüllt MEL exklusiv die Gründe für die Trennung von ihrem alten Label. Danach folgte eine schwere Zeit mit mentalen Problemen und dem Verbot, Musik zu machen.
Stärker denn je ist sie zurück, fest entschlossen, ihren eigenen Weg zu gehen: Neues Label, neue Musik und Features mit verschiedenen Artists. Das alles hätte sie ohne ihren stabilen Freundeskreis und ihr neues Label nicht geschafft. Außerdem packt sie aus: Wie ist ihr Beziehungsstatus? Hatte sie Schönheits-OPs? Und was sind die wahren Hintergründe ihres "Beefs" mi...
2024-04-1148 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 82 - Top signs you have a zinc deficiencyOk, it's one of those episodes where we do all the research, we say it out loud and we go...oh man...sounds like me. Lol.
Nothing like a bit of self education, right?
If you haven't discovered the powerhouse that is zinc, this is the episode for you.
Zinc helps us in SO many ways and you may be surprised by the symptoms that show up when you're deficient.
If you're on a fertility journey - pay special attention to this one!
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and...
2023-11-1329 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 81 - Q&A with Mel and BrigYou asked for more Q&A episodes, so we're giving you more Q&A episodes! We absolutely love answering your questions and this ep has some great ones that we think will be helpful for so many of you.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the
conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2023-11-0647 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 80 - Our top 6 PCOS hacks!With all the complexities of PCOS - who doesn't love a simple little hack!!
This is the kind of episode we LOVE making for you guys because we know how much tips like this can help.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the
conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2023-10-3041 min
T minus 20Bethany Hamilton survives shark attackSend us a textIt's a real life horror story this week when 13 year old Bethany Hamilton goes for a morning surf and has her arm bitten off by a tiger shark. While it's a horrible story, Bethany is a pretty incredible human. Also in the news… Fuelled by the Santa Ana winds, the Cedar Fire wreaks havoc across California, taking homes and lives with it. On the homefront ASIO conducts a series of terror raids that see the arrest of one WIllie Brigitte, a known terorrist who was not only planning attacks on Australia soi...
2023-10-251h 27
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 79 - Q + A about all things PCOSWe've got an epic Q+A for you guys! In this ep we covera whole range of topics including:
- Best tips for conceiving
- Topical acne advise
- Improving egg quality
- Coming off the pill
- High testosterone
- Affirmations
- Breast tenderness
We LOVE doing these Q+A eps!
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the
conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and...
2023-10-2347 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 78 - How infrared sauna can help PCOSOn today’s episode Brig deep dives into EVERYTHING you need to know about infrared saunas, and how they can help to reduce stress, balance hormones and even manage PCOS symptoms.
We get into the nitty gritty of how infrared saunas can be the perfect detoxification tool, and why many of us may not be sweating enough!
Big thank you to Johannes from Clearlight Saunas who came on to the poddy to share his wealth of knowledge and personal perspective on it all.
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2023-10-161h 38
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 77 - Signs your hormones are strugglingThis episode is all about some of the lesser known signs that your hormones are struggling. Because sometimes we have things going on in our body and we don't even realise that it's actually related to our PCOS or to our hormones.
It's all so connected!
And realising the connection can help us to better target our treatments.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the
conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2023-10-0941 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 76 - Coming off the pill? This ep is for you!This episode is for anyone who has recently gone off the pill or any other hormonal birth control OR is planning to.
Because when we came off the pill we had NO IDEA it could have such a huge affect on your body and we wish we had been prepared for it and supported through it.
Coming off birth control is a transition and there's so much you can do to help make it a smoother one and in this ep we give you every tip we've got.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls...
2023-10-0243 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 75 - Our 'go-to' PCOS breakfast ideasThis episode is for anyone needing some inspiration for breakfast ideas that are PCOS friendly (and SIMPLE).
We're all different and we all need to find our own nutritional approach that suits our body and addresses what's driving our PCOS...but these ideas are what work for us and if they feel good for you to try, we think you will love them.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2023-09-2548 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 74 - Standout supplements for PCOSThere are SO MANY incredible supplements that can help PCOS. We believe the absolute key is to find out exactly what's going on within your own body through thorough testing and then working with a natural health practitioner to create a tailored treatment plan that addresses your exact hormonal imbalances and needs.
However, there are some supplements that really standout when it comes to PCOS due to how many benefits they have and we absolutely loved talking about them on this ep!
Please note that these supplements might not be right for everyone and you...
2023-09-1838 min
The Never Settle PodcastA Magical Hollywood Journey and Truth Seeking with Michael Mandaville - Part 1Michael Mandaville first and foremost has become a friend of mine over the last few months, and is a fellow truth seeker in this crazy world we find ourselves living in.
Michael was inspired to work in the film industry by his aunt Molly Mandaville, who worked as script consultant and special assistant for legendary film mogul Darryl Zanuck's for 35 years and has worked for 25 years in Hollywood as a Producer, line producer and UPM. He is also an internet entrepreneur workingin the streaming, social media environments. The films he has worked on include “Taken”, “Taken 2" and “Taken 3” w...
2023-08-2341 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 73 - MUST DO tests for PCOSDo you know if you've had thorough PCOS testing done? This episode lists ALL OF THEM, including what day of the cycle is best to get them tested.Thorough testing can be game changing for PCOS and importantly, can completely change your treatment approach.PCOS is complex. There are so many factors at play, so many hormones that can be out of balance and so many treatment options - you don't want to be stabbing around in the dark. Thorough testing is like getting a detailed message from YOUR body about exactly what's going on...
2023-06-1232 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 72 - Is inflammation driving your PCOS? The signs + what you can do!It's fairly common knowledge that inflammation can be a driver of PCOS - but not everyone knows the signs to look for. And some of them are surprising!!
This episode breaks down the signs of inflammation and also shares the powerful ways we can reduce inflammation in our body.
As you will find by our updates in this ep - inflammation has been/IS a huge part of each of our PCOS pictures - we are on this journey just as much as you are.
Hope you enjoy the ep!!
Follow...
2023-06-0535 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 71 - 2 potent herbs you NEED to know about if you ever get stressedWhether your PCOS is DRIVEN by stress entirely or if stress is just a contributing factor...you do not want to miss this ep. It's about 2 herbs that are absolutely game changing for our stress, adrenals and cortisol levels.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2023-05-2920 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 70 - 3 simple yoga poses to help manage PCOS + supercharge your fertilityThis week we have a spotlight episode about our favourite yoga poses that can directly benefit PCOS and fertility and keep our hormones happy.
Yoga has been such a big part of our journeys! Sometimes in a regular-classes kind of a way but often, in a just doing a few powerful poses at home kind of a way.
#allyogaisvalid
Would love to hear if you give these a go!
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
2023-05-2221 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 69 - Insulin resistance hacks - that ACTUALLY work!WHO DOESN'T LOVE A HACK?!
About 70% of people with PCOS have insulin resistance driving their hormones out of balance and creating all those symptoms we struggle with - the acne, hairloss, hirsutism, skin tags, weight management struggles, moodiness and cravings.
This ep is all about some little tricks that can help you to balance your blood sugar and therefore stabilise your insulin levels.
So excited to share this because there's a lot in here we've never covered before.
Would love to hear if you give any of these hacks a go!
2023-05-1532 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 68 - Teas for fertility + PCOSWe've got a mini ep for you this week with 2 of our FAVOURITE teas for fertility and PCOS and in particular - for ensuring your actual reproductive system is as healthy as can be!
Both these teas have helped us IMMENSELY so we're excited to share about them.
This weeks episode is brought to you by Mel's PCOS Fertility Coaching biz! You can book a 1:1 with Mel over here.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
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2023-05-0819 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 67 - Will inositol help your PCOS?Most people with PCOS end up hearing about inositol for PCOS at some point but in this episode we share some of the less spoken about ways that inositol can help you - it's honestly mind blowing.
If you're trying to conceive or you're working on regulating your cycle - YOU WILL LOVE THE INFO IN THIS EPISODE.
We really do dive deep on the science of WHY our cycles become irregular and we struggle to ovulate and how exactly inositol fits in.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the
...
2023-05-0140 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 66 - Simple weight loss tips for PCOSEeee season 4!!! A long time coming. And we've decided to kick the season off with an ep that's been a long time coming too - weight loss tips for PCOS.
Possibly our most requested topic of all time and one we really hope we've done justice to.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2023-04-2440 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 65 - Top signs you have a magnesium deficiencyNot going to lie - making this episode made me (Mel) realise that I have a lot of symptoms of magnesium deficiency. I think I already kinda knew but making this episode really drove it home and made me decide to do something about it!
In this episode we talk about all the signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency, the benefits of having healthy magnesium levels and the various ways we can support our levels.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com...
2023-01-0239 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 64 - Hormone friendly swaps for PCOSWe wish we had this to listen to when we were first diagnosed!
This episode is all about the swaps you can make in your home (and some for in your cupboard) that are hormone friendly and so good for managing your PCOS.
Making your home free from endocrine disrupting chemicals is a journey and most of us can't all dive in all at once but we hope this episode gives you some ideas of where to start.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast...
2022-12-2656 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 63 - Where we're at with glutenYep...we've talked about gluten before. But this episode goes into where we are at with gluten now, and why.
If you're confused about whether on not to try going gluten free - this one is for you!
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2022-12-1948 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEpisode 62 - Easy self-care ideas for PCOSToday's ep is all about self-care! Specifically, we dive into the self-care practices we personally are LOVING having in our lives right now.
Definitely some we haven't talked about before so we are excited to share!
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2022-12-1257 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 61 - Behind the scenes of pregnancy lossBit of a deep one this week. After two months of no episodes, we might as well jump into the depths with you guys.
For a while we've wanted to do an episode where we just talk about the whole experience of pregnancy loss. How we navigated it, the things we've learnt, the things we'd love to see handled differently.
We weren't ready until now but here it is...the real behind the scenes of pregnancy loss.
This one is undeniably for all our listeners who have experienced pregnancy loss, but we think it's...
2022-12-0558 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 60 - Q + A with Mel and BrigAnother Q + A ep - back by popular demand!
We cover everything from cycles to postpartum to body love (plus teething, weaning and co-sleeping - oh my!).
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2022-10-0359 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 59 - Ayurveda for PCOS with Myra LewinThis episode is such a special one!
We talk about Ayurveda a fair bit on the podcast and we've both used Ayurveda on our journeys, but this is the first time we've actually brought an Ayurvedic practitioner on to share their wisdom!
And oh my did we bring in an absolutely incredible woman!
To learn all about Ayurveda and how it can be used for PCOS and fertility, we have interviewed Myra Lewin, the founder of Hale Pule -
@hale_pule
www.halepule.com
Myra is an A...
2022-09-261h 27
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 58 - Easy meal ideas for PCOSToday's episode is entirely serious...aside from the epic laughing fit Mel had when trying to actually start the episode. If you're keen to hear the cut down but still lengthy recording of her absolutely losing all control, make sure you listen to the outtake at the very end!
Once she got it together though, we dove into an episode all about food!
In it we list off our fave easy meal ideas for PCOS. Our diets are fairly different so there's a good range of meals plus some of our tips and hacks for...
2022-09-191h 00
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 57 - Managing PCOS with guest Jane SaguiToday's episode is brought to you by Pollie! Check out Pollie here and use our code PCOSGIRLS for 50% off the first four months of your subscription!
Today we have Jane Sagui from @pollie.co on to chat all about her own journey with PCOS and how that has lead to her becoming the co-founder and CEO of Pollie.
Pollie is an incredible new app for managing PCOS!
Jane has been passionate about women's health, and more specifically hormonal health, since being diagnosed with PCOS nearly a decade ago. She has a background in...
2022-08-081h 04
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 56 - A key to healing hormones - the nervous system with guest Jessica MaguireToday we have Jessica Maguire from @repairing_the_nervous_system on to chat all about a key area of health that is often not even known about - the nervous system.
This is an epic, highly informative episode that is going to really open your eyes to how truly connected our whole body is. It's also going to shed light on what may be a massive factor for you on your healing journey.
Nervous system regulation should not be overlooked - but so many of us don't even know to look at it, which is...
2022-08-031h 26
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 55 - PCOS Friendly ExerciseToday's episode is brought to you by VUSH! Check out the VUSH AURA here and use our code PCOSGIRLS for 25% off!
This episode is all about body movement - the types of body movement we enjoy, how we incorporate it into our busy lives and why we choose the exercise we choose. There's a few exercise choices that might surprise you!!!
The episode somehow covers a lot of ground and you will for some reason hear references to Cher and the Black Eyed Peas and we talk about all sorts of things - from sleeping...
2022-07-2534 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 54 - Protein options for PCOSWe get asked a lot about what we eat and what we recommend people eat for PCOS, hormones and fertility.
We definitely both believe that nutrition is very much about the individual but thought we would do an episode all about a super important part of our plates - protein.
In the ep we cover:
- Why protein is part of a balanced meal
- What our favourite protein sources are
- Tips and tricks for getting protein into every meal
- Why plant proteins are so...
2022-07-1137 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 53 - Fertility awareness 101 with Mel Angus from TempdropToday's episide is brought to you by Tempdrop! Our first ever podcast sponsors!
Today we have a very special guest - Mel Angus from Tempdrop on to talk about all things fertility awareness, cycle charting and basal body temperature (BBT) monitoring.
Mel is a Fertility Awareness Educator and she provides SO MANY insights into all things cycle.
In this ep we cover:
- What exactly BBT is and how to track it accurately
- Misconceptions around cycle tracking and fertility awareness
- What we can discover about...
2022-07-0447 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 52 - Birth, postpartum, thyroid and more Q+A's!We're back!! We've had a nice big break whilst Brig's family has grown and we are so happy to be back on the mic talking all things hormones, fertility and LIFE.
In today's episode we do a big catch up and get to hear all about Brig's birth story for little Willa and what postpartum life has been like.
We also get an update on where Mel is at with her thyroid and mental health journey.
Plus we answer some listener questions!
So happy to be back!!
Make sure yo...
2022-06-271h 04
PowerfulWilled Wednesday - Clean Out the Lint in Your Brain (Ep. 170)Send us a textHappy Willed Wednesday! Make the choice today and the rest of your life to clean the lint from your brain. If you want to know what I am talking about listen in and join my Book Club. We are currently reading the book, High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins. Click to join https://bit.ly/BBJBookClub2022. Struggling with getting your goals accomplished? This will be a great tribe to collaborate with. Are you SUPER clear as to what your natural gifts are that will...
2022-01-2607 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 51 - BONUS EP! Pregnancy catch upWe’re back! Couldn’t help ourselves.
We’ve spent the entire season talking about Brig’s pregnancy and it felt wrong to not have one final catch up before the precious little bundle arrives.
So today we hear all about where Brig is up to –
- Birth plans
- All about home birth
- Where the baby is positioned
- All of the “boy or girl” speculation!
- How Brig plans to manage balancing her businesses and having a newborn
- And most important...
2021-11-211h 09
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 50 - Q + A - your most asked questionsGahhhh - it's the final episode of season 2!
Officially, anyway. It's very likely a bonus episode may come your way at some point!
Today we get deep answering all of your questions and as usual, it's a real mixed bag!
We cover:
- How we regulated our cycle
- How to stay positive when everyone around you is falling pregnant
- What to do to prepare to ttc in a year
- How our partners have helped on our fertility and PCOS journeys
...
2021-10-181h 13
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 49 - How to treat hirsutismThis has been a long standing and repeatedly requested episode that we have quite frankly, been hesitant to do. We really wanted to do it right and given neither of us have much experience with this symptom - we wanted to make sure we'd really looked into things.
But we are so happy the episode is finally here!
In it we cover:
- What hirsutism is and the various causes of it
- How to treat hirsutism from the inside out
- How to reduce hirsutism topically
...
2021-10-1139 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 48 - What PCOS "type" are you?Today we breakdown the different "types" of PCOS!
We look at what the types are, the symptoms of each, how to use testing to figure out your type and the many treatments for each type.
It's a big one!
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2021-10-041h 04
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 47 - Things we WISH people knew about PCOSBefore PCOS Awareness Month comes to a close, we wanted to share an episode all about the things we wish people were aware of when it comes to PCOS. These are things we wish the general public knew, things we wish our doctors knew and things we wish all women with PCOS knew.
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2021-09-2757 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 46 - PCOS and Anxiety - what's the link?Given how prevalent it is in the PCOS community and given our own journeys with it - this week’s episode is all about anxiety.
In it we cover:
- Our personal journeys with anxiety
- How miscarriage affected our mental health
- How having PCOS affected our mental health
- Pregnancy anxiety
- Signs and symptoms of anxiety
- Lifestyle practices for anxiety
- Natural medicines for anxiety
- The different types of therapy for anxiety
- What on...
2021-09-201h 09
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 45 - PCOS tests and HOW to interpret them with guest Dr Samina MithaThis week we have naturopath Dr Samina Mitha on to talk all about tests!
We get asked about PCOS tests and how to interpret them all the time so we are so excited to bring you Samina's expertise. We also talk about treating insulin resistance.
You can find Samina on instagram @dr.saminamitha.nd and her website is www.saminamitha.com
In this episode we cover:
- How to determine what tests someone with PCOS needs
- What on earth functional tests are and when to get them
2021-09-131h 11
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 44 - Q + A with Mel and Brig (all your burning Q's)Welcome to one of our fave episodes ever!
We love a good Q + A and hope you love it as much as we enjoyed making it.
In this ep we answer a whole bunch of listener questions including:
- Breakfast ideas to keep you full
- Best advice for someone starting their fertility journey
- How we started our businesses
- How to manage low iodine
- How to know how your PCOS is going
- Tips for breastfeeding with PCOS
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2021-09-061h 06
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 43 - All about Endo with guest Bridget HustwaiteSo excited to be bringing the incredible Bridget Hustwaite to your ears!
Of course, if you've ever listened to Triple J, then Bridget's voice probably isn't a new one.
Beloved radio presenter and author of the super successful How to Endo, Bridget joins us today to share absolutely EVERYTHING about endometriosis.
In it we cover:
- Bridget's own journey with endometriosis and how it led her to start the @endogram instagram account.
- What causes endometriosis
- The most common and the least common symptoms
- Ho...
2021-08-301h 13
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 42 - PCOS Gut Health and InflammationToday's episode is all about the ins and outs of PCOS and inflammation and becomes quite a deep dive on gut health.
In it we cover:
- The causes of inflammation
- The symptoms of inflammation
- The wide effects inflammation has in the body
- Anti inflammatory foods and nutrients
- Supplements for reducing inflammation
- The gut -> inflammation -> immune system connection
- The effect of bad bacteria on inflammation
- What is leaky gut, what does it...
2021-08-2345 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 41 - A dietitians approach to fertility with guest Caitlin JohnsonOn today's episode we have Caitlin Johnson, a dietitian who specialises in helping women with PCOS balance hormones and get pregnant.
It's an epic episode that covers advice from when you have PCOS but are not yet trying to conceive, to trying to conceive and then early pregnancy.
Caitlin is kindly offering our listeners 10% off her PCOS + Cycle Tracking course and her PCOS and Pregnant course when you use the code PCOSGIRLSPODCAST - it needs to be all caps. You can find Caitlin's courses at www.pcosfertilitynutrition.com/mini-courses and you can follow her on i...
2021-08-161h 23
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 40 - Our own experiences with traditional Chinese medicineThis week we share all the ways we have used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) on our PCOS journeys.
In it we cover:
- A brief overview of what TCM is and how it is practiced
- How we used TCM to conceive our babes
- Herbs, granules, acupuncture, massage, cupping and Qi gong – what we’ve done and how they’ve helped
- How Mel used TCM to get her period back post miscarriage and then later postpartum
- How TCM approaches are used to heal gut issues...
2021-08-0258 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 39 - the metabolic approach to PCOS and how it works with guest Jessica AshWe are so excited to be bringing you this episode today. We are joined by functional nutritionist Jessica Ash who not only specialises in treating PCOS but who also has an entirely different approach to treating PCOS.
You can find Jess on instagram @jessicaashwellness and you can learn more about what we talk about in this episode by going to https://www.jessicaashwellness.com/podcastlisteners
Jess's approach is centered around metabolism and she shares SO MUCH INTERESTING INFORMATION.
Plus, Mel has been implementing some of Jess's tips over the past couple of months a...
2021-07-261h 29
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 38 - How to address an elevated LH:FSH ratioThis is a hugely requested topic by you guys so we are so happy to finally deliver on it!
Today's episode is all about balancing out an elevated LH:FSH ratio (Luteinising Hormone : Follicle Stimulating Hormone ratio).
In the ep we cover:
- how exactly LH becomes elevated
- just how connected each of our hormones are
- how insulin resistance and estrogen levels link in
- the HPO axis - what it does and how it is linked to elevated LH
- specific supplements...
2021-07-1942 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 37 - Busting period myths and menstrual education with guest Demi SpaccaventoToday's episode features the incredibly insightful and wonderful teacher and women's health educator, Demi Spaccavento from Bright Girl Health.
Demi is at the absolute forefront of advocating and actually enacting period, cycle and hormonal health education for students in Australia and worldwide and we absolutely LOVE what she is doing for the future of women's health.
Demi goes to schools in person and now also offers online presentations to educate students on everything we wish we had been taught about in school - from cervical fluid to hormones to cycle length and cups.
...
2021-07-121h 08
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 36 - Are you sure it's PCOS...or could it be HA?Today we talk all about the differences between PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea.
There are a surprising amount of similarities but some really key differences your doctor may have missed, that can help you work it out.
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2021-07-0531 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 35 - BRIG IS PREGNANT! And answering all of your QuestionsOh hey, welcome to our FAVOURITE EPISODE EVER!
Today, Mel asks all YOUR questions about Brigitte's newly announced pregnancy and it is SO FUN and so insightful and moving and real.
The due date
Pregnancy symptoms
How she found out
How she is navigating her pregnancy after loss
Pregnancy anxiety tips
"Scan-xiety"
HOWWWW Brig got pregnant (pre-conception routine etc)
Pregnancy diet
Pregnancy herbs/supplements
BIRTH PLAN
Plus so many random in-between pieces of our pregnancy...
2021-06-281h 13
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 34 - How to tell your loved ones about PCOSSometimes you want people to know, sometimes you don't, sometimes you don't know how to say it, sometimes you really don't want to have to say a thing.
In this episode we breakdown how this tricky topic can be navigated, how we have personally approached it and tips for in the moment.
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2021-06-2136 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 33 - How to manage stress and decrease cortisol levelsToday is all about STRESS. In particular, ways to reduce that beautifully complicated hormone called cortisol.
In this ep we cover:
- Supplements for decreasing cortisol and improving our reaction to stress
- Lifestyle practices to manage stress and reduce cortisol levels
- The practice that is helping Mel reduce her stress IN THE MOMENT – and that is actually working in a really significant way
- What you can do if you’ve just had a really stressful moment, to help reduce the effect cortisol has just had on your...
2021-06-1451 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 32 - IVF. Everything you have ever needed to know. With guest Lucy Lines from Two Lines FertilityToday’s episode is an epic. We have Lucy Lines from @twolinesfertility on to talk about every facet of fertility treatments – from ovulation induction to IUI to IVF. It is absolutely filled with everything you need to know about the process.
Lucy is an embryologist and fertility guide – this means for a long time, Lucy was actually the scientist in the lab combining the sperm and the egg to make little embryo’s! And now she’s using her absolute expert knowledge to help any couple on a fertility journey to grow their family.
Whether you’re on...
2021-06-071h 05
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 31 - How to improve and optimise your egg healthSo happy to be doing another fertility ep!
This is a short ep but it’s PACKED with very specific tips for supporting and improving egg health.
In the ep we cover:
- The window of time that effects each egg that you ovulate
- Things that can decrease egg quality
- Foods and nutrients that can improve egg quality
- Supplements to boost egg quality
- Lifestyle tips for supporting egg quality
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come an...
2021-05-3134 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 30 - How to reduce testosterone and other androgensIn this episode we dive DEEP on the issue of heightened testosterone and androgens.
We discuss everything including:
- Why testosterone/androgens can be elevated
- Our personal experience with testosterone and androgens
- The effect these hormones can have on us
- The many different ways testosterone and androgens can be balanced – from lifestyle approaches to supplements
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Br...
2021-05-241h 01
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 29 - Cycle syncing, disordered eating and creating her career with guest Maddie MilesToday’s episode features the wonderful Maddy Miles – integrative health practitioner and all-round hormone advocate.
In it we cover:
- Maddy’s eating disorder journey (trigger warning)
- What is cycle syncing?
- How to eat for the different phases of your cycle
- Balancing hormones
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2021-05-171h 00
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 28 - Medical Gaslighting - what to look for and how to combat it!In this episode we talk about the super important issue of medical gaslighting – what it is, how it affects us and what we can do about it.
Medical gaslighting is something that women with PCOS describe as happening to them ALL. THE. TIME. So to have this language for it now is really helpful and this episode exists to get you really comfortable with the concept so you can recognise when it is happening and advocate for yourself.
If you’re in our podcast community, we would love to hear from you about your experiences with...
2021-05-1046 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 27 - The different types of PCOS + the truth about "the pill" with guest Dr Lara BridenGush.
In this ep we just about die of excitement because we get to interview the incomparable Dr Lara Briden!
We cover SO much in this episode and Lara shares SO much wisdom and gold.
Lara is at the absolute forefront of advocacy for women’s health and is a world leading expert on all things hormones, fertility and PCOS.
If you listen to any episode – listen to this one!!
Topics included are:
- The types of PCOS
- The truth about hormonal contraceptives
...
2021-05-031h 21
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 26 - WE'RE BACK! Babies, summer, health goals...let's catch up!We’re back!
And we are SO stoked about it. We missed making our little podcast!!
In this ep we have a mega catch up on everything from the birth of Mel’s daughter to the reason Brigitte thinks she’s a terrible singer (hint: it’s not at all what you might expect and it’s hilarious). PLUS we talk about our current health goals and how we’re going about achieving them.
We ran out of time but Mel was going to mention the tools she uses to stay focused on her goals an...
2021-04-2652 min
A For Effort with Tori + MelEpisode 17: Just a Couple of Bibliophiles ft. BrigitteThis week the girls sit down on zoom to talk with their friend Brigitte to discuss all thinks books! Go check out her #bookstagram @brigittesbookshelf ! Don’t forget to follow our insta @a.for.effort.pod
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2021-02-2349 min
Talking Pictures TV PodcastLate February 2021It's another episode guiding you through two weeks of Talking Pictures TV greatness. This time featuring films starring the likes of Robert Mitchum, Dirk Bogarde, Brigitte Bardot and...a Ford Transit?
2021-02-1956 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 25 - We answer ALL your burning questions!Welcome to the final episode for Season 1 of The PCOS Girls Podcast!!
Mel needs to nest and go and have a baby so we've decided to stop here for the year. But we CAN'T WAIT to come back next year and keep on oversharing about our PCOS. Thank you to everyone who has listened to our little poddy this year, it has been SO MUCH FUN for us and we've loved getting to know our podcast community.
So for this episode we decided we would answer YOUR questions. We actually loved doing this and will...
2020-11-2348 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 24 - PCOS Pantry Staples, that we can't live without!This week we let you guys know the MUST HAVE things we stock in our pantry/fridge to help us get through the day with balanced hormones and satisfied bellies.
Definitely some surprise items in this one!
Would love to know what your pantry staples are!!
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our FREE private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
2020-11-1659 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 23 - Managing PCOS during PregnancyWelcome to one of our most requested topics!
Big trigger warning on this one though guys - we do talk about pregnancy and we do touch on miscarriage too.
Specifically we cover:
- Rates of miscarriage with PCOS
- Egg health
- The hormone Mel really encourages women with PCOS to have tested once they become pregnant
- Nutrients to have tested during pregnancy
- How having PCOS can effect the risk of gestational diabetes
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls...
2020-11-0942 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 22 - Are you ovulating? The signs, symptoms and optimal time to conceiveThis week we cover all things ovulation! When it comes to optimal health, we believe ovulation is key - whether you are trying to conceive or not. In this ep, we break down everything you need to know about ovulation:
- What is ovulation?
- The importance of ovulation (even if you never want to have a baby!)
- How the pill shuts down ovulation
- How to know if you have delayed ovulation OR an anovulatory cycle (no ovulation at all)
- Causes of delayed ovulation
...
2020-11-0249 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 21 - PCOS + IVF Success Story and the Importance of CommunityIn this week’s episode we have our very first PCOS Success Story!! Kristyn Hodgdon - fellow PCOS girl and founder of The Fertility Tribe (@thefertilitytribe) chats all about her PCOS journey with IVF and the incredible community she has created at The Fertility Tribe.
We loved making this episode because the western medicine path isn't one that we personally have experienced, so it was great learning about the different procedures on offer and how it all works. PLUS, we believe it is SO essential that we convey to you guys how many different pathways there are fo...
2020-10-261h 05
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 20 - Can you manifest good health? With guest Jordanna LevinIn this week’s episode we have Jordanna Levin - best selling author of "Make it Happen", a book all about manifestation - on to give us some deep insight into what manifestation actually is and how we can use it to improve our health.
We have both used manifestation on our PCOS journeys so we are really excited to be bring this episode to you. We know it might seem a bit random but we believe manifestation is just another tool you can use to step your way to better health.
In the episode we...
2020-10-1957 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 19 - Balancing normal life with PCOSThis week we catch up on where we are at on our journeys - and a surprising amount of stuff comes up!! From birth plans to PCOS research to the power of prioritising your health. Specifically we cover:
- How much stress really is a trigger for PCOS and what to do about it
- The mental battle that is pregnancy after miscarriage
- Tuning into your body and listening to what it is telling you
- How the KEY to managing PCOS is understanding your OWN body
Make...
2020-10-1258 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 18 - The Chinese Medicine approach to PCOS and Fertility. With guest Nat KringoudisIn this week’s episode we have hormone health expert and doctor of Chinese medicine Nat Kringoudis on to give us some deep insight into how Chinese medicine can treat PCOS. Plus we chat about male fertility issues and how to approach them AND how to foster good hormonal health in our children.
You can find Nat on Instagram @natkringoudis and you can check out her extensive blog, programs and membership site at www.natkringoudis.com
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at...
2020-09-2156 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 17 - PCOS research and how it can help you to thrive! With guest Dr Dylan CutlerThis week we have PCOS researcher and wellness consultant Dr Dylan Cutler, on to discuss her approach to PCOS with her patients and some of the super-interesting research that is going on with PCOS.
You can find Dylan on Instagram @dr.dylancutler and you can check out her many fantastic resources at phruitfuldish.com
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2020-09-1459 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 16 - PCOS, Fertility and your Gut Health. With guest Dr Cecilia Kitic, founder of Fertile GutIn this weeks episode we have gut health expert – Dr Cecilia Kitic, founder of Fertile Gut on to discuss Gut Health and PCOS.
We are so excited about this episode because gut health is sooooo important for PCOS, and yet it isn’t talked about enough.
This could seriously be the missing link for you so definitely check this episode out!
You can find Cecilia on Instagram @fertilegut and you can get her amazing prebiotic/probiotic from www.fertile-gut.com
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join...
2020-08-3156 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 15 - Overcoming PCOS Hair LossWe are finally breaking down one of our most requested topics – overcoming PCOS hair loss.
From herbs to stress management to diet, we delve super deep this week into our experiences with PCOS hair loss and what has worked for us.
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2020-08-2458 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 14 - Navigating PCOS and Mental Health. With Gretchen Kubacky from PCOS WellnessIn this weeks episode we have PCOS Psychologist Dr Gretchen Kubacky from PCOS Wellness on to discuss Mental Health and PCOS.
We hear from Gretchen about:
- Her own journey with PCOS
- The link between PCOS and Mental Health issues
- The mental health issues that are seen in the PCOS community
- How food can play a role in mental health
- Foods that can help with mental health
- How hormones can effect mental health
- Self-care practices that can...
2020-08-1757 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 13 - What is your Period Telling You?In this week’s episode we talk everything PERIODS. Colour, length, pain, cups – the lot.
We cover questions like:
- Are long periods related to PCOS?
- What can the colour of your period blood tell you?
- Is severe period pain normal?
- Is period pain caused by PCOS?
- How much spotting is normal?
Plus we learn Mel’s weird reason for not using menstrual cups, even though she loves them.
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and jo...
2020-08-1034 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 12 - Nutrients for Hormone Balance and Fertility and what is seed cycling? With Nutritionist Shelley McKenzie from Freedom WellnessIn this weeks episode we have the incredible nutritionist Shelley McKenzie from Freedom Wellness on to discuss the best nutrients for hormone balance and fertility.
We hear from Shelley about:
- How lifestyle can deplete certain nutrients in your body
- The effect of hormonal contraceptives on nutrient stores
- When to take supplements
- A way to track your macros (carbs, protein and fat), without worrying about the numbers
- The supplements to take from 6 months prior to conception
- Nutrients to boost during...
2020-08-0356 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 11 - Disordered Eating and Body ImageThis week we talk about our journeys with disordered eating and how prevalent it is in the PCOS community.
We both have struggled with eating disorders that aren’t as commonly known or discussed and we want to open up that conversation because learning that these eating disorders are actually a thing, has been an important step for us in overcoming them.
If this episode uncovers anything for you, we encourage you to discuss it with your doctor/psychologist/counsellor/family/friends as there is support out there for you and you are not alone....
2020-07-2756 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 10 - To Gluten or not to GlutenIn today’s episode we share our own experiences with gluten and the reason we don’t believe in flat-out saying that women with PCOS should go gluten free.
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private (and free!) podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
2020-07-2040 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 09 - Updates from isolation and how we are coping with the new normal PLUS is Mel pregnant!?!We've been living through some pretty interesting times lately and we've found ourselves using some practical techniques to get through it and maintain good health. In this episode we share these techniques and how they have helped us.
We've also found ourselves wanting to connect with you guys on more levels, so in this episode we share some changes we are making - hopefully you guys are on board!
And...Mel has done something pretty risky guys...let's hope it all works out!
2020-07-1355 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 08 - Preparing to Conceive with PCOSIn this episode we cover the many things that can be done to improve fertility before you even start trying to conceive.
- Australian bushfire update
- Mel’s miscarriage journey
- Why are you not ovulating
- Tips to lower your testosterone
- Post pill PCOS
- Herbs to help support conception
- How to increase blood flow to your uterus and why it’s important
- Mel’s love affair with heat packs
- How long it takes to increa...
2020-07-0650 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 07 - Self-Care Practices for PCOS - Part 2We loved talking about self-care for PCOS so much that we had to do a part 2
In it we cover:
- The self-care practice that all living things need to do.
- The INCREDIBLE self-care practice that made people call Brigitte gross...but it’s totally not gross.
- The random body part to massage for full body healing – hint: it’s not your feet!
- The self-care practice that can improve your mood, temperament, anxiety and relationships in an almost immediate way.
- The self-care practice that c...
2020-06-291h 04
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 06 - Self-Care Practices for PCOS - Part 1We are OBSESSED with finding self-care practices that can actually benefit PCOS. In this episode we delve into some of our faves!
- Devastating news for Mel and a big life update from both of us.
- Why brewing a pot of herbal tea can not only help your PCOS symptoms, BUT can also help your mental health (we recommend Cysterhood tea- OF COURSE! hehe)
- Why we love waking up with the sun, and how it can help balance your hormones
- Healthy elixir ideas, and why we don’t re...
2020-06-2244 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 05 - Top Foods for PCOSRather than focusing on foods that should be avoided (there’s enough of that in the world already right?), Episode 5 is all about our favourite HEALING foods to ADD to your diet for PCOS. Plus it’s also the episode where Mel gets a life changing text message.
In it we cover:
- Foods that can actually HELP with insulin resistance
- How to have your pasta and eat it too. Seriously, in this episode we share an actual PCOS friendly way to eat pasta, rice and potatoes.
- The simple food...
2020-06-1535 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 04 - How to Heal your PCOS AcneWe have both suffered from PCOS acne so this was an important episode for us. In it we cover:
- How the pill has affected our skin
- Brigitte outlines how and why PCOS acne occurs and the two overall approaches to managing it
- What hormones can effect acne
- What to do if you have been treating your PCOS but you still have acne
- Things to consider if you are a teenager with acne
- We talk about the supplements that have helped improve o...
2020-06-1054 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 02 - Natural Fertility Tips Part 1: LifestyleIn this episode we share our favourite lifestyle tips for improving fertility naturally.
- Mel shares some interesting test results
- The one thing that is stopping Mel from trying to conceive
- Brigitte talks about how she is handling a PCOS flare up
- We discuss an article all about natural fertility boosters- https://natural-fertility-info.com/top-10-natural-fertility-boosters.html
- The self fertility massage video we talk about is over here - https://www.naturalfertilityshop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SFMD&Click=75188
- One thing most people...
2020-06-0156 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 3 - Natural Fertility Tips Part 2: Science and SupplementsWe had so much to say about PCOS fertility we decided we had to do a part 2. This time it's all about the science and the supplements.
- Brigitte talks about a PCOS symptom she’s been experiencing that no one really talks about
- We break down our absolute favourite supplements/herbs for fertility - why they work and how they helped us.
- Mel talks about how she naturally passed the retained tissue she experienced after her miscarriage.
- We talk about what might be stopping you from ovulating – big...
2020-06-0155 min
The PCOS Girls PodcastEp 01 - Our PCOS Stories and the important things we have learntEpisode 1 is all about our PCOS stories and what we have learnt on our journey. In it we cover:
- How PCOS is diagnosed and what on earth the “Rotterdam Criteria” actually is.
- How we came to be diagnosed with PCOS and how we handled the diagnosis.
- How difficult it can be to get diagnosed
- Our experiences with the contraceptive pill
- The treatment approaches we’ve explored – from naturopaths to Ayurveda
- How we have reduced our stress levels to improve our PCOS
...
2020-06-0154 min