The PCOS Girls Podcast

Eeee 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

Not 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/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

We 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 community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

Yep...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

Today'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

Bit 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 also really helpful for anyone to listen to and learn some things that might help them to support someone going through pregnancy loss in the future. Listening to people who've gone through pregnancy loss is one of the only ways the topic will become less taboo and one of the only ways you can become educated on what to/not to do when supporting someone who's going through it. To all our beautiful listeners who have experienced pregnancy loss or are in the depths of it now - we feel you so deeply and hope more than anything, that you have all the support you need. Big content notice on this one obviously xx p.s. follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls

Another 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

This 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 Ayurvedic practitioner and master yogini who has been practicing for 30 years. She is also the author of four acclaimed books on Ayurveda and Ayurvedic cookning, and is the host of two podcasts on holistic healing, “Everyday Ayurveda and Yoga at Hale Pule” and “Spark Your Intuition”. We learnt so much from Myra - make sure you listen to the end because she shares some incredible, practical, eye opening tips that you can start exploring right away. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Also please leave a review if you're feeling it and subscribe to our podcast! Mel and Brig xo

Today'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 increasing flavour and nutrition. To register for Mel's upcoming masterclass all about regulating your cycle with PCOS (on this weekend - 25 September!) click here. To register interest in PCOS fertility coaching with Mel, click here. 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

Today'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 digital health companies and decided to start Pollie to fix a problem she has experienced firsthand repeatedly: finding proper hormonal health support. Jane's PCOS journey was really interesting to hear - unique but RELATABLE. And hearing about her epic journey in starting Pollie was really cool. In this episode we hear all about Jane's diagnosis and journey including experiencing hair fall and her mindset that got her through. We also chat all about health care, symptom management and the importance of personalised advice when it comes to PCOS. We also get to hear all about Pollie - how it works, what it's like, the benefits and the incredible results of people who have used their program. You can find Jane on instagram @pollie.co and you can learn more about Pollie at their website www.pollie.co/ Don't forget to use our code PCOSGIRLS for 50% off the first 4 months of your subscription. 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

Today 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 why we are so excited to be bringing you this episode!! In it we cover: - Nervous system 101 - Vagus nerve 101 (soooooo important!!!) - How the nervous system effects our hormonal system and cycles - How the nervous system is connected to our mental health - Signs and symptoms of a dis-regulated nervous system - Where to turn if we think we need to work on our nervous system You can find Jessica Maguire on instagram @repairing_the_nervous_system or on her website www.jessicamaguire.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

Today'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 in to energy healing. Don't forget to check out the VUSH AURA at https://au.vushwellness.com/products/aura?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=thepcosgirls-aura and use our code PCOSGIRLS for 25% off! Mel and Brig xo

We 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 important - How to combine plant protein to get a complete protein on your plate 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

Today'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 our hormones and cycle health from charting and tracking BBT - How to use fertility monitoring postpartum - Why ovulation tests aren't always accurate for people with PCOS - How Tempdrop can make cycle charting and BBT tracking way easier and how it addresses some of the key issues people with PCOS face when tracking their cycle. Tempdrop have given us the code PCOSGIRLS for 10% off their all-in-one wearable fertility monitor. Go to https://www.tempdrop.com/discount/PCOSGIRLS to check it out and follow them on Instagram @tempdrop Find 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

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 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

We'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 importantly – NAME HINTS! We also do a quick catch up on where Mel is at but her response is about as messy as her life right now. Definitely going to do a deep dive episode/mini series next year on thyroid health and the whole new journey Mel is now on. Pretty sure this is actually us for the year now – enjoy the holiday season!! p.s. make sure you're following us on Instagram so you can see when Brig announces the birth of her little bundle!! Eeeeeee BOY OR GIRL???!!!!!!

Gahhhh - 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 - Tips for low progesterone - How long to stick with a practitioner before trying someone new - How/if we addressed stretch marks Plus a whole bunch more. It's been such a great year with you guys! Stay in touch with us in our facebook group - The PCOS Girls Podcast Community and let us know how your journeys are going! AND - let us know what you'd love to see from us - deep dive mini-series? Live podcast events? Workshops? Online workshops? What do you need? Mel and Brig xo

This 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 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

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

Before 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

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 earth EMDR is - Food/nutrients for anxiety 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

This 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 - How to interpret the test results - Optimal test result ranges - How to use test results to determine the root cause of PCOS - How to treat insulin resistance 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

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 - Keto vs Vegan - Skincare products for breakouts - Fave herb to lower androgens - Is vitex good for PCOS - Books we recommend for PCOS - Workouts to keep stress levels low Plus a whole bunch of other random bits and pieces! 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

So 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 - How to get diagnosed with endo - How to support someone with endo - The main differences between endo and PCOS - The reason Bridget's book How to Endo is so different to others out there and who it is for. You can find Bridget on Instagram @bridgethustwaite and her endometriosis account is @endogram. You can get her book from bookdepository.com or booktopia.com.au and Bridget's website is www.bridget-hustwaite.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

Today'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 do and how can you treat it 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

On 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 instagram @pcosfertilitynutrition In this episode we cover: - What Caitlin looks for when she first meets a client with PCOS - Food and lifestyle advice for someone who has PCOS but is not yet trying to conceive - Things your partner can do to optimise their health and fertility - Food and lifestyle advice for someone who is trying to conceive - Recommended tests for early pregnancy - Food and lifestyle advice for early pregnancy. The tracking app Caitlin refers to in the episode is www.Cronometer.com And a recipe for "Egg roll in a bowl", which Caitlin refers to is here: www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/keto-egg-roll-in-a-bowl/ 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

This 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 - How we have used TCM outside of our PCOS and fertility journeys 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

We 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 and shares how this has effected her. In the episode we specifically cover: - What really determines a healthy woman with vitality (HINT: it DOESN'T all come down to your weight!) - The metabolic approach to PCOS - what that means and what it looks like - Is metabolism a PCOS trigger? Or is it even the trigger of the other triggers like insulin resistance and inflammation? - What causes our metabolism to slow down (this is SO interesting) - How to tell if your metabolism has slowed down - What foods and nutrients can help us heal our metabolism - What changes Mel has made recently and the surprising effect it has had on her health 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

This 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 that can help balance LH:FSH ratio - how Mel addressed her elevated LH:FSH ratio 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 P.s. we do want to note here how sorry we are that Mel's audio isn't quite as clear as it usually is! Microphone struggles are real sometimes. We still felt it was good enough to release into the world though and hope you all agree!

Today'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. In today's episode we cover a lot of ground including: - period myths/misconceptions - common gaps in menstrual knowledge - Demi's personal history of period and hormone health - Issues with the education system and ways we can empower people going forward - hormone health - starting a business You can follow Demi @brightgirlhealth and to find out more info about Demi's programs head to her website brightgirlhealth.com - if you are a teacher or are the mother of someone in highschool, you could advocate to get Demi's online presentations offered at your school. 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

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

Oh 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 journeys and life and trying to conceive and all the rest. 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

Sometimes 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

Today 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 body 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

Today'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 an IVF journey or not, this is such a great listen for really understanding that journey (and actually, any fertility journey). Because at some point we think most of us who want to have children have in the back of our minds that IVF is an option. This episode really helps us understand what that option means and how best to support it. In this episode we cover: - The actual process of ovulation induction, IUI and IVF - If and when to have ovulation induction, IUI or IVF - Success rates of these procedures and what you can do to improve your chances - Why the fertility clinic you choose matters - Important fertility tests to get if you are trying to conceive - And all the little ins and outs of fertility and trying to conceive. Lucy is offering the PCOS Girls community 10% off her Toxins and Fertility Masterclass, which you can find at twolinesfertility.com.au and you can find Lucy on Instagram @twolinesfertility 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

So 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 and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

In 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 Brig xo

Today'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

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 medical gaslighting. 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

Gush. 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 - What needs to happen on a public health level to slow down the rates of PCOS - What Lara looks at in an initial consultation with a woman with PCOS - PCOS misconceptions - The effect of emergency contraceptives You can find Lara on Instagram @larabriden and you can check out her INCREDIBLELY INFORMATIVE blog at www.larabriden.com where you will also find her absolute BIBLES of hormone knowledge – the Period Repair Manual and the Hormone Repair Manual. 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

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 and get them done, so we thought we'd mention them in these show notes. The first is The PCOS Journal, which Mel uses to stay motivated and on track. Particularly, she uses the habits chart in the journal to really keep her moving forward with her goals. You can get the journal at www.pcospathways.com/the-pcos-journal. And she also uses a method created by @bossbabe called “The 90 Day Sprint”. This method is a bit more focused on business but can be applied to any area of life. You can get an overview of the method on Episode 62 of The Bossbabe Podcast (not sponsored in any way!). 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

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 probably do more of it next year as it's important for us to address what you guys actually need. In this ep we cover everything from getting your period back postpartum to why you might not have much cervical fluid. Plus we learn Mel's favourite number. Ok you guys didn't actually ask that question but Mel thought it was important that you know. We may not be releasing episodes for the next little while but you can still stay in touch with us in our FREE private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Thanks for a fab year gang! Mel and Brig xo

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

Welcome 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 and come and join the conversation in our private and FREE podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

This 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 - Causes of anovulation - How to know if your cycle is anovulatory - The simple, effective, EYE-OPENING things you can do to find out if you are ovulating, track your ovulation and cycle and get the answers you need. 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

In 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 for treatment and fertility, so it's important to us that we don't only focus on the approaches that we have taken ourselves. You can find Kristyn's inspiring and moving instagram account over at @thefertilitytribe and you can check out both her free and paid community at www.thefertilitytribe.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

In 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 cover: - What exactly manifestation is - The exact process you can use to practice it - Ways to improve self-love and heighten your level of self-worth - How Mel used manifestation on her journey to her current pregnancy You can find Jordanna on Instagram @jordannalevin and you can check out her books, podcasts and other offerings at www.jordannalevin.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

This 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 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

In 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 www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

This 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

In 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 the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo