Podcasts about pcos diva

1 in 5 women are affected by PCOS. That means that 20% of women worldwide are dealing with a syndrome that looks differently on and for everyone so how do they find the help they need? Amy Medling is here to help. Amy was diagnosed over 15 years ago with PCOS after years and years of unanswered questions, confusing conversations and painful symptoms. She has now taken her own experience and is using it to help women take back their power when it comes to their health and PCOS. A PCOS Diva is not only a woman who has hope and strength but is a woman who is taking charge of her health and life by listening and putting herself first. Amy has found a way to shine a light on a confusing and painful syndrome and bring women together at the same time.

Binge eating can be a common issue with PCOS because of our hormonal imbalances. Binge eating is also considered a disordered eating habit. Disordered eating, a circumstance that affects up to 75% of women. Lydia Knight is a certified health coach and eating disorder expert. On today's podcast, Dr. Vinu talks with Lydia Knight about how our relationship with food affects our eating habits and how to change our eating habits and thought processes about food and dieting. | Read More on PCOS Diva

We're so excited to have Magdalena Wszelaki back on the PCOS Diva podcast to discuss all things breast health with Amy Medling. Magdalena is an endocrine specialist, chef, certified nutrition coach, herbalist, speaker, and educator. Magdalena has personally battled with Graves', Hashimoto's, adrenal fatigue, Estrogen Dominance, and years of digestive issues. Her journey led her to look holistically at what causes hormonal imbalances in women and to inspire other women to take care of their health and hormones. Magdalena has worked with women who deal with hormonal imbalances and has found that it is rare to see a woman suffering from only one hormonal imbalance. Estrogen imbalance, thyroid issues, PMS, mood swings and irregular cycles all play a major role in PCOS. That's why this podcast is a must-listen.

On today's podcast, we get to know Dr. Vinu Jyothi, MD, MPH. Dr. Vinu is our newest member of the PCOS Diva Team. She is a physician-researcher, public health advocate, medical reviewer and women's health advocate with a passion for healing PCOS naturally. In this podcast, Amy interviews Dr. Vinu.  Here, Amy and Dr. Vinu both share a passion for holistic PCOS healing. Listen in as we get to know Dr. Vinu and hear about her personal journey with PCOS. She shares what helped her heal her PCOS symptoms and she discusses the importance of sleep, diet, intermittent fasting and more. Dr. Vinu also shares how she'll be contributing to PCOS Diva team and what her plans are for the future of PCOS Diva.

Dr. Felice Gersh is a ground-breaking thought leader in the field of PCOS. She is a multi award-winning physician with a dual board certification in OBGYN and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Gersh returns to the PCOS Diva podcast to discuss the pros and cons of a pharmaceutical drug called Semaglutide, also marketed under the name of Ozempic and Wegovy. I've heard many women with PCOS talking recently about Semaglutide as a new "magic pill" for PCOS symptoms and weight loss. And that this pill it's not only being used by women with PCOS and type 2 diabetes but it's apparently the hot new weight loss drug celebrities are using in Hollywood. In this podcast, Dr. Gersh explains how this so called "magic pill" (Semaglutide) is a chemical mimic of GLP-1 which your body naturally produces when everything is working right. GLP-1 helps to regulate your appetite and helps create energy by utilizing stored glycogen (a form of stored fat). In this podcast we discuss how a quick fix doesn't usually hold up long term. Listen in as we discuss: - Pros and cons of taking Semaglutide - The concerning effects of getting off the drug - Breaking down the study that "supports" the drug and how the study didn't include women with PCOS - The importance of informed consent - Natural ways to encourage your body to regulate your appetite to lose weight

Discussion with Dr. Jennifer Mayes about her fantastic healing success using the PCOS Diva Jumpstart program & Meal Plans.  Jennifer is a Professor of English at a community college in Tennessee. She began her journey with PCOS at a very young age.  Besides being an advocate for health and continuing to research and live with PCOS, she also has a YouTube channel, Magical Muses & Monthly Musings, dedicated to her love for makeup and skincare supportive of a PCOS-friendly lifestyle.  She documents her journey with health on her Instagram, jenniferhealthwarrior, and she and her husband, Alex, love to travel and explore new cultures and foods that broaden her understanding of what living with PCOS really means for women everywhere.   Tune in as we discuss: - The negative effects of birth control and mainstream medications on her health - Why Weight Watchers didn't work for her - long term - Why the PCOS Diva Jumpstart worked for her - Her journey from 269 to 121 pounds - Listening to subtle body cues - Anxiety management - Mindset factors for success

r. Felice Gersh is a double board-certified, ground-breaking thought leader in the field of PCOS. She returns to the PCOS Diva podcast to discuss taking control of your lifestyle before you enter Menopause.  In general, women with PCOS need to be extra vigilant during the peri-menopause and menopause years because we have more insulin resistance, gut issues, and inflammation. If these issues are left unmanaged, during menopause they can contribute to heightened hot flashes, mood swings, sleep problems, and weight gain. There is hope! Dr. Gersh assures us that Menopause does not have to be all gloom and doom. She shows us how to take control of our health now so we can breeze through Menopause.  Listen in and learn: - 3 stages of menopause and what to expect if you have PCOS - Why PCOS-delayed Menopause is a myth - How to take control now - Tips and best practices to start implementing at all stages of life (and before you hit Menopause) - Hot flash treatments - Why a hysterectomy is not the solution

One of the main pillars of being a PCOS Diva is learning how to think like a Diva which means changing your mindset around the way that you view your PCOS diagnosis. On today's podcast, I talk with Ann Papayoti, author and mindset coach. She is dedicated to helping people rise above life's painful and challenging moments so that they can live their best lives. She shows us how easy change can be once we embrace the gift within the challenge and set our course for a lighter heart, an alternative emotion, and surrender within the moment. Listen in (or read the transcript) as we discuss: - How self-healing begins with self-compassion - What are your sticky notes or self-limiting beliefs? - How to know if you are stuck in unconscious avoidance - The energy of emotions & the most powerful emotions for healing - How to “float” in your pain, not push it away

My mission on the PCOS Diva podcast is to help you get to the root cause of your PCOS symptoms. I know this can often feel like a complicated hormonal puzzle to solve. Mold toxicity is one possible root cause you may not have thought about. I sat down with mold expert, Bridgit Danner and asked her to teach us how toxic mold affects our bodies. If you are struggling with chronic health issues that just won't go away, tune in to explore this important topic. What you will learn: - Common health symptoms of mold illness - How to identify signs of mold in your home - What's involved in home remediation - Home testing for mold toxicity (environmental and physical) - Toxic mold detox techniques that really work

In episode #93 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Amy Medling talks about Thriving with PCOS. More about Amy: Amy Medling, best-selling author of Healing PCOS and certified health coach, specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), who are frustrated and have lost all hope when the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill, and live with their symptoms. In response, Amy founded PCOS Diva and developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet, and lifestyle programs that offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by @twoplusfertility TwoPlus Fertility, a comfortable and easy to use at-home device that increases the chances of a sperm meeting an egg when you're trying to conceive. When you try naturally, less than 1% of sperm reach the egg. Twoplus Fertility's goal is to fix that. For more, visit twoplusfertility.com Don't forget to use the code KELA30 to get 30% off upon checkout. Follow Amy on Instagram: @pcosdiva Get a FREE copy of her PCOS 101 Guide to Health and Hope HERE. Follow Coach Kela on Instagram: @kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://coachkela.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Coach Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at podcast@coachkela.com.

Dr. Mariza Snyder has a plan for those of us in perimenopause or menopause to excel beyond the misinformation and expectations set by conventional wisdom. This is a time of life when women can be at their most powerful. Our life experience offers not only obligations, but opportunity and perspective to begin a whole new level of thriving like a PCOS Diva! Our body is ready to free up the energy it has spent on fertility for all new endeavors. Listen in or read the transcript as we discuss how implementing consistent natural solutions can be the foundation for your best years yet. When are pharmaceuticals necessary? The root cause of the most common peri/menopause symptoms Lifestyle and mindset steps to take to reclaim health, energy, and vitality Dr. Mariza’s favorite essential oil blend for perimenopause and menopause

Dr. Lara Briden is a naturopath doctor, women’s health activist, and best-selling author of two books which I and countless others use as a foundation for natural management of hormones. She is a long-time friend of PCOS Diva and has contributed her uniquely accessible wisdom in many ways. Her new book, The Hormone Repair Manual, is for those of us born before 1984 though it’s food for thought for all of us. Dr. Briden’s advice can help us approach perimenopause/menopause or “second puberty” with grace and ease. She describes this time as a hormonal recalibration and an opportunity to thrive in all new ways. Listen in or read the transcript as we discus how to approach menopause as well as: - How to talk to your doctor about possible treatments - Why progestins of hormonal birth control are NOT the same thing as progesterone - Benefit of keeping your cycle going as long as possible - Insulin resistance management tips - Why a vegetarian diet may not be the right choice

M&H start with a listener question addressing which breastfeeding-friendly birth control options are best for lactating parents struggling with PCOS. What exactly is PCOS and what does it look like? Could you have it and not even know it??? Join M&H for a complete discussion about breastfeeding with a PCOS diagnosis. Symptom management, levels of severity, risk factors, affects on milk supply, and the light at the end of the tunnel. Of course, this episode covers the most up-to-date research on breastfeeding with PCOS and highlights the research that needs to be done in the future.M&H close out the episode with an "Award in the Alcove," because they love you and think you are doing great!A note about future episodes: "We'll get into obesity and breastfeeding in another episode; please send us your questions!"If you'd like to support our podcast, get sweet merch, and behind the scenes video footage, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.To send us feedback, personal stories, or just to chat, email us at milkminutepodcast@gmail.comJOIN THE MILK MINUTE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/breastfeedingforbusymomsFOLLOW MILK MINUTE ON  INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/milk_minute_podcast/MILK MINUTE SHOW NOTES:https://breastfeedingforbusymoms.com/podcast/breastfeeding-with-a-pcos-diagnosis-do-you-have-it-and-not-know-it/ THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORSUber Lube:  Click the link to order your (and end your dry streak), and use the promo code MILKMINUTE: https://www.uberlube.com/Maureen Farrell (our co-host): shop her creative birth art on Etsy at The Wandering Womb: etsy.com/shop/thewanderingwom6RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODEOvusense, to track your cycle: https://www.ovusense.com/us/PCOS Diva podcast: https://pcosdiva.com/podcast/Milk Minute Ep38 - Looking back at breastfeeding 2020: we've made progress and we're on the right track: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1459231/episodes/7083589Joham, A. E., Nanayakkara, N., Ranasinha, S., Zoungas, S., Boyle, J., Harrison, C. L., Forder, P., Loxton, D., Vanky, E., & Teede, H. J. (2016). Obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome and breastfeeding: an observational study. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 95(4), 458–466. https://doi-org.frontier.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/aogs.12850https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pcos/symptoms-causes/syc-20353439Vanky, E., Nordskar, J., Leithe, H., Hjorth-Hansen, A., Martinussen, M., & Carlsen, S. (2012). Breast size increment during pregnancy and breastfeeding in mothers withSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/milkminutepodcast)

Dr. Stephanie Estima has a positive, straightforward, and holistic approach to healing PCOS that will resonate with you as a PCOS Diva. She is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology. She is also the host of a high-energy podcast called “Better With Dr. Stephanie” and author of a brand new book called “The Betty Body.” What’s a Betty? You’re going to love her answer. Tune in or read the transcript as we discuss that as well as: - Small habits with big impact for healing hormones - Tips on managing your inner critic - New habits and shifts to make around bedtime - Why you need to play Tetris & have regular orgasms - The best type of movement for PCOS, high testosterone, inulin resistance, and mood dysregulation

Do you know what estrogen dominance is? I'm talking mostly about estrogen today and it's connection to other hormones including progesterone, insulin and cortisol. Root causes of estrogen dominance: Excess estrogens coming in from the environment Inability to detox and excrete excess estrogen from the body Insufficient progesterone Note: Women in peri-menopause will experience some sort of estrogen dominance as progesterone naturally decreases with age. This is when modulating stress levels is crucial because progesterone is now produced in the adrenals. Learn more about estrogen dominance: Blog post at PCOS Diva: https://pcosdiva.com/2020/09/estrogen-dominance/ What causes PMS: https://www.nourishmel.com/blog/2020/2/13/what-causes-pms-and-how-to-reduce-its-prevalence FOOD.PERIOD video: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEroWeTAX2M/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nourishmel/support

At the heart of the PCOS Diva philosophy, we are striving for connection to our bodies rather than control over them. Today’s podcast guest Emily Francis and I agree that you must treat the physical body, the emotional body, the energy body, and the spiritual body together for true healing to occur. Healing PCOS is so much more than going on a low carb diet or beating yourself up at the gym. Listen in or read the transcript of my conversation with Emily as we discuss taking back your power and living your best possible life.

Do you have symptoms of estrogen dominance? A better question may be who doesn’t have symptoms of estrogen dominance. Does any of this sound familiar: fibroids, endometriosis, fibrocystic and lumpy breasts, mood swings, hot flashes, absent, irregular, or heavy periods, PMS, thyroid nodules, infertility and miscarriage, cellulite and hip fat, spider or varicose veins, hair loss, headaches or migraines. Getting to the root of your estrogen dominance can have a tremendous impact on your health. Magdalena Wszelaki is back on the PCOS Diva podcast to help us naturally get our estrogen balance back on track. Listen in or read the transcript as we discuss: - 3 scenarios of why you may be low in estrogen or have estrogen dominance - What the DUTCH test can and cannot tell you - Natural steps you can take to reverse estrogen dominance - Pros and cons of flaxseed - The food that can help hot flashes

There is no such thing as a “PCOS Diet.” Each person is different, and we each respond to different foods in unique ways. The heart of the PCOS Diva message is to find the foods that fuel your body, reduce inflammation, and leave you feeling great. A plant-rich diet is key for most people, but is a vegetarian or vegan diet right for you? Registered Dietitian Martha McKittrick returns to the podcast to answer this question and many more. Listen in or read the transcript as we discuss: - Pros and cons of a vegetarian/vegan diet - How to get enough protein on a plant-based diet without too many carbs - Practical tips on how to add more plant-based foods at every meal - How to approach soy and dairy - Supplements to consider when going vegetarian

Dr. Felice Gersh is a double board certified, ground-breaking thought leader in the field of PCOS. She returns to the PCOS Diva podcast to discuss taking control of your lifestyle before trying to get pregnant for the sake of the mother’s pre and postnatal health, ease of conception, and future health of the child. As Dr. Gersh explains, “If an unhealthy woman somehow achieves pregnancy through luck or through different techniques and gets through that pregnancy, that child is more likely to have a whole slew of issues; whether it's ADHD or even increased risk of autism, or things like metabolic syndromes, diabetes and weight gain at younger ages, cardiometabolic issues, and mood problems.” Listen in as we discuss: - The food you should include in your diet every day - The critical factor of circadian rhythm - How timed eating may help - The brain/gut/inflammation connection and how to make it work better - Benefits of aromatherapy - The dark side of alcohol

Amy Medling, best-selling author of Healing PCOS and certified health coach, specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), who are frustrated and have lost all hope when the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill, and live with their symptoms. In response, Amy founded PCOS Diva and developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet, and lifestyle programs that offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness.    For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/

Being a PCOS Diva is centered upon empowering yourself with information so that you can take better control of your PCOS. That information can come from many sources, but there's no better information than the data that your cycles (or lack thereof) give you every month. Cycle tracking is how I discovered I had PCOS and it’s an excellent way to track fertility as well as diet, supplement, and lifestyle changes. But it is not always simple to track your cycle with PCOS. Most predictor kits don't work for us. In fact, many PCOS patients are told by their doctors that they're not ovulating. Very often that is untrue. PCOS cycles are simply different. New research indicates that there are 3 cycles unique to women with PCOS. Listen in or read the transcript as our expert guest, Kate Davies, discusses: - Fertility monitors - Types of menstrual cycles and what they mean - How to best communicate about your cycle with your doctor - Natural interventions to help women with PCOS ovulate

She’s back!  Nicole Jardim, certified women’s health coach and co-host of the podcast The Period Party has a brand-new book out in which she outlines her step-by-step natural protocol for hormone balance and to improve everything from PMS, period pain, and heavy periods to irregular cycles and missing periods. Listen in (or read the transcript) as Nicole returns to the PCOS Diva podcast to discuss this and much more including: - Thyroid, lab tests to request, and the impact of subclinical hypothyroidism - Why it is crucial for us to understand root causes of period problems - Misdiagnosis of PCOS in teenage girls - Body-wide result of altering hormones with birth control pills

Amy Medling (@pcosdiva), best-selling author of Healing PCOS and certified health coach, specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), who are frustrated and have lost all hope when the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill, and live with their symptoms. In response, Amy founded PCOS Diva and developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet, and lifestyle programs that offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness. In episode 50 of the podcast I speak with Amy Medling about her book-'Healing PCOS', and the different strategies involved in healing PCOS. Amy shares her inspiring PCOS journey and discusses the power and the importance of working on mindset when looking to heal PCOS. Find out Amy's PCOS journey/story and how PCOS Diva come about [00:05:21] How Amy discovered she had PCOS and finally got the diagnosis from Doctors [00:11:37] The importance of mindset when looking to heal PCOS.  Shifting away from the ‘fighting’ mindset and victim mindset [00:22:11] Diet for PCOS-importance of balancing blood sugar levels and lowering inflammation. Sustainability is key as PCOS is a lifelong condition [00:38:47] Amy's Top PCOS Supplements [00:52:25] The Best Exercise for PCOS [00:59:47] Amy's piece of advice-One thing she wishes she knew when she was just diagnosed [01:07:23] . I enjoyed speaking with Amy, she provides great tips and strategies on how to heal PCOS naturally. I really hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did. . Podcast Episode Sponsors This episode is brought to you by Mira, a company that helps women track their actual hormone levels so they know exactly when their fertile and infertile days are. As a woman with PCOS who has previously suffered from irregular cycles, I know how difficult it can make tracking your cycles. Not only this, some PCOS women have constantly high luteinizing hormone (LH) levels that can be as much three times the normal range. This can in turn lead to false readings when using things like Ovulating Predictor Kits because they might not detect a surge in luteinizing hormone as levels are constantly high. But not with Mira. Mira is an Artificially Intelligent-driven fertility device that has been designed with irregular cycles and PCOS women in mind, so it is able to detect the surge in LH above your high baseline. This is because we are all unique and Mira gathers data about you and tailors it's predictions to you. Whereas OPKs are designed around what is 'average'. Mira will record your actual hormone levels each month and it's complex learning algorithm will predict your fertile days every cycle. The more data Mira gathers about you each month, the smarter it gets and the more accurate it will be at making predictions for your following cycle. So, Mira has successfully taken away the stress and guesswork involved in predicting your fertile and infertile days. To buy your very own Mira fertility tracker, go to miracare.com and use the code pcos25 at checkout to get $25 off your order. . I talk a lot about getting to the root cause of your PCOS on this podcast and hormonal testing is one of the most important ways of understanding your condition. Without testing your hormones, it is very difficult to know what type of PCOS you have. Now, many women do not get the PCOS testing they need, whether it is because they're healthcare provider is not very supportive or because they purely do not have the time to visit their doctor. That is why I am excited to announce a new partnership with Let'sGetChecked!     LetsGetChecked provides you with easily accessible at home testing and professional medical consultations without ever having to leave your home.     So the way it works is super simple, you choose a test kit online, Let'sGetChecked then delivers it to you in discreet packaging, with next day delivery.  You then activate your test, collect your sample in the morning and return it using the prepaid shipping label provided. From there Let'sGetChecked reviews your sample in their lab and shares your results with you, via your secure online account within 2 to 5 days. It is super quick, seamless and your results are confidential.   Once your results are available, they will be reviewed by a physician. A nurse will then contact you for a consultation over-the-phone. Finally, in some cases, the physician will provide prescriptions for you to the pharmacy of your choosing.  I believe everyone should have access to hormone testing and Let'sGetChecked makes that possible. It's never been this simple to stay on top of your hormonal health! Check out Let'sGetChecked today.   Visit trylgc.com/pcos and use the code 'pcos20' for 20% off.  Your health should never take a backseat! . Connect with Amy Medling PCOS Diva | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter | Podcast | YouTube Follow me on Social Media Instagram @pcosoracle Pinterest @pcosoracle Facebook @pcosoracle Twitter @pcosoracle YouTube Despina Pavlou Website https://www.pcosoracle.com . Please leave a rating and review letting me know what you think about the podcast. This also helps the podcast grow and reach more people. . Music by MBBhttps://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusichttps://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mbb_music

Being a PCOS Diva is about creating a sustainable, healthy lifestyle that can help manage symptoms and heal your body long term. If somebody told me that I could never enjoy a glass of wine with a good meal or a special occasion, that just wouldn't be sustainable for me. There must be room in the PCOS Diva lifestyle for an occasional mindful indulgence. So, when PCOS Divas ask me if it is ok to have a glass of wine, my answer is YES, in moderation of course, but we also must be PCOS Divas about the wine we drink. Listen in (or read the transcript) as Todd White, founder of Dry Farms Wine explains how to choose the healthiest possible wine and shares some of the commercial wine industry’s “dirty little secrets.”

Say hi to Amy Medling, author of Healing PCOS, certified health coach and founder of PCOS Diva. She gives tons of information through her website and empower PCOS women around the world, also known as divas, to use their diagnosis to transform their lives and achieve their goals. I first found Amy through her PCOS Diva podcast and found it highly insightful as she drew from her own experience and shared knowledge from experts, specially relating to PCOS. She shares about her journey with PCOS, her success at having three beautiful children and what it really means to be a PCOS Diva. Find Amy at PCOS Diva Morroco Method Hair Products OvuSense Fertility Monitor Melatonin If you are trying to conceive and want your hormones tested, check out this test by Modern Fertility which you can do in your home and get results delivered back to you. Check out my lifestyle downloads for managing your PCOS. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nourishmel/support

Kirsten Karchmer is dedicated to helping women improve their health, menstrual cycles, and fertility. Her focus is on integrative medicine, and she visits the PCOS Diva podcast to discuss the power of the menstrual cycle to help women with PCOS understand what is misaligned and how to bring the entire system into balance. Listen in (or read the transcript) as we discuss: - How to integrate the best of Chinese medicine, Western medicine, mindfulness, mindset, diet, and exercise - Impact of diet (vegan, keto, etc.) on menstruation - The specific menstrual cycle presentation for pregnancy success - Signals your period may be sending - Moving beyond mindfulness

Welcome everyone to Beyond the Basics Health Academy Podcast. In this podcast, I interview Amy Medling. Amy is the founder of an online group called PCOS Diva. Amy is a certified Health Coach who has built an amazing community that helps to support, educate, and empower individuals with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.  She joins us to talk about her comprehensive approach to health and wellness with her new book, Healing PCOS: A 21-Day Plan for Reclaiming Your Health and Life with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.  Her book is grounded in the latest medical research and filled with knowledge along with guidelines about how to take a comprehensive approach to PCOS. It lays out the mental changes that are needed along with: A 21-day anti-inflammatory, hormone-balancing and gluten-free meal plan, including meal prep and plan-ahead tips to make eating this way sustainable 85 delicious recipes - Half fan favorites and half new dishes Daily self-care exercises including meditation and journaling prompts  More information and links to Amy: She offers online classes, podcasts, blogs, and various other tools at PCOSDiva.com Her book can now be purchased on Amazon or listened to on audible “Healing PCOS: A 21 Day Plan for reclaiming your health and life with polycystic ovary syndrome” You can also contact her to get a copy of the Healing PCOS Workbook. This guide is a great companion to her book and I highly recommend it. To get a copy, email amy@pcosdiva.com Amy has been on BTBHA before to talk about PCOS.  Listen to her other show (Episode 100) by clicking here. Amy also talks about joining her private Facebook group at PCOS Diva Private Facebook Group Thanks Amy for coming on again. It's always great to talk to you and thanks everyone for listening! If you enjoyed this episode of BTBHA, please leave us a review and make sure to follow One Agora Integrative Health on Facebook and Instagram (@oneagorahealth) to stay updated!

Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 4 of The PCOS Revolution podcast:  Cultivating the Right Mindset with The PCOS Diva Amy Medling Special Message: Our absolutely FREE PCOS Revolution 30-Day Jumpstart is back!! To register, go to www.freePCOScourse.com to get started! When faced with PCOS, there's one thing that's never really talked about enough...the things we might be telling ourselves everyday that just aren't true. Amy Medling joins us to discuss what might be sabotaging our efforts to take back control from our PCOS with the very strategies she discusses in her new book, Healing PCOS: A 21-Day Plan for Reclaiming Your Health and Life with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. About Our Guest: Amy Medling is a certified health coach, who specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, who are frustrated and have lost all hope when the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill and live with their symptoms. In response, Amy founded PCOS Diva and developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet and lifestyle programs that offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health and happiness. Links from this episode: Amy's new book: Healing PCOS: A 21-Day Plan for Reclaiming Your Health and Life with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Amy's website: The PCOS Diva Florida Complete Wellness Books mentioned: The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles 100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self by Annie F. Downs Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our “The PCOS Revolution!” And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Please leave a review right now;)  Thanks for listening! To learn more about the PCOS Revolution Academy, go to www.thepcosrevolution.com. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is intended for general audience only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or replace professional medical advice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/farrar-duro/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/farrar-duro/support

“The underlying mission of PCOS Diva, isn't just to help women thrive with PCOS and reclaim their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness. It's to help women move beyond the pain and struggle of PCOS, so they can live the life that they were meant to live, and do the work that they were meant to do in this world without PCOS holding them back.” In this, my 100th PCOS Diva podcast, we turn the tables. My husband, Cliff Medling, interviews me about my 10-year journey with PCOS Diva. If you’ve ever been curious about how PCOS Diva began, what my typical day is like, or what’s coming next...

Whenever we go through anything difficult, chances are that if we reflect on that experience we will discover its deeper purpose. Certified Health Coach Amy Medling is the founder of PCOS Diva and the author of “Healing PCOS.” She will share how her journey with polycystic ovary syndrome turned her into her own advocate who now helps others heal naturally.

Amy Medling is a certified health coach and the founder of PCOS Diva. While struggling with symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome herself, she became frustrated with the advice of mainstream medicine and decided to take her health into her own hands. Listen to find out the most common signs of PCOS and the root causes behind it, as well as the lab tests you should be asking your doctor for if you suspect PCOS. Amy also shares how her 21-day program can help you heal PCOS with the right nutrition, mindset, and exercise routine. Learn how to become your own PCOS Diva so you can reclaim your health and feel better again!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Amy Medling’s free PCOS 101 Guide to Health and Hope by going to JJVirgin.com/pcos.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Almost 1 in 5 women have PCOS or symptoms of PCOS. 50-70% of those women do not know that they have PCOS. PCOS can put you at increased risk for some major health issues. These include type 2 diabetes, endometrial cancer, autoimmune issues, and cardiovascular disease. Women with PCOS tend to be overfed and undernourished. Amy shares common vitamin and mineral deficiencies in women with PCOS, as well as her top diet and supplement recommendations.   Episode Play-By-Play [2:35] Amy Medling’s career briefing [3:17] How did Amy become the “PCOS Diva”? [4:10] What is PCOS and how do you know if you have it? [5:14] PCOS can lead to some major health issues. [7:09] Signs and symptoms of PCOS [8:37] If you suspect PCOS, which lab tests should you be requesting? [9:28] Root causes behind PCOS [11:03] Symptoms of PCOS can vary among women. [12:21] Criteria for diagnosis [13:16] 30% of women with PCOS don’t have polycystic ovaries. [14:48] Where should you start if you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS? [16:38] PCOS Diva helps you shift your mindset and create personal empowerment. [19:33] Amy’s 21-day program for healing PCOS [21:16] Common vitamin and mineral deficiencies in women with PCOS [21:56] Amy recommends connecting to movement in a more joyful way. [25:08] Having healthy food on hand and planning your meals in advance can be a big help. [26:33] Amy’s free PCOS 101 Guide to Health and Hope [29:49] Want a better quality of sleep while also calming your brain? Try JJ’s Sleep Candy! [30:45] Listener’s question: I’ve been diagnosed with adrenal fatigue and told that I have to be super careful with exercise. Where do I start? [32:06] Exercise can be therapeutic or destructive. It really depends on the dose!     Mentioned in this episode: Sleep Candy JJvirgin.com JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube

Amy Medling is a certified health coach, who specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, who are frustrated and have lost all hope when the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill and live with their symptoms. In response, Amy founded PCOS Diva and developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet and lifestyle programs that offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health and happiness. https://pcosdiva.com

Samantha Brusnighan joins us for the very first episode of B.R.A.V.E. to discuss her journey in self-care and how it has shaped the way she works with her students. Sam is a Houston ISD based college and career readiness educator with a Master’s degree in Higher Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Like many educators her job varies from day-to-day and time of year. Listen in as she discusses her own passion for personal-development and leadership that led her to discover that she is energized by building relationships, and discovering how use tools such as Strength’s Finder, a leadership assessment tool, for herself and in her college readiness program. As our discussion deepens, you can follow how Samantha’s own quest for bettering herself creates meaningful impact for her students because she teaches from experience. Sam brings up the idea that you can’t pour into someone else’s cup what you do not have in your own cup. She goes into her story of burning out during her first few years as an educator, which led to health issues, eventually leading her to more intentional self-care. She shares how her self-care journey has evolved from just movement and exercise to other significant self-care practices, and we jive on creating a self-care system of your own that works for you and how this is a discovery process. We discuss how self-care is cyclical holistic, when you just focus on one area of self-care the other parts tend to fall into place, and how we cannot strive for perfection in self-care, but rather just starting somewhere. She further shares how she has taken her self-development journey into her teaching, putting practices such as mindfulness into lingo that her students can relate to. This led us to a discussion of failure and how to process failure as an educator. I loved that Sam vulnerably shares that letting go of failure continues to be a growth area for her, and she is learning the valuable tool of reframing situations and defining success for herself -- all incredibly crucial aspects of self-care that we may not normally define as self-care. As we wrap up our conversation, Samantha mentions that she has PCOS and ties learning health practices specifically for her that do not necessarily follow specific rules helps her create understanding and intention behind her actions, which helps her self-care be more consistent. She discusses how being vulnerable with her PCOS journey taught her to bring vulnerability into her teaching. We discuss how being vulnerable with our students is an act of self-care and a positive and impactful teaching tool because our students know when we are living in our truth.       Listen in at the end as Sam shares her vision for the future of education. Self-Care Ideas Start your day off with positivity by consuming content you enjoy! Surround yourself with people that inspire you and fan your fire. Focus on one area of self-care to start instead of trying to get every area ‘right’ or going at the same time. It’s ok to start slow. Recognize how you process failure and define success for yourself. Practicing being vulnerable with boundaries to deepen relationships. Questions to Ask Yourself What beliefs do you have around ‘self-care’? How do you start your day? What content do you enjoy consuming that you could bring into your life with intention? Who do you surround yourself with? Who are the people in your life that inspire you and how much time do you spend with them? How do you process failure? How comfortable are you with vulnerability? Resources Strengths Finder It Starts with Food PCOS resources: PCOSAA, PCOS Diva, Online Support Network You can follow Samantha, her self-care journey, and awesome cat Tater on Instagram @samanthabee785 or contact her via email, sbrusnig@gmail.com   Follow B.R.A.V.E. on Instagram and Twitter @brave_educators and on Facebook @brave.educators Have questions or want to share your story on B.R.A.V.E.? Email me brave.educators@gmail.com Want support in developing authentic self-care? Work with me one-on-one for 3 months and we will create a self-care system that works for you! Email brave.educators@gmail.com and follow me personally on Instagram @embodied.soul.love Music by https://www.soundcloud.com/ikson Until next week, go out and Be BRAVE.

1 in 5 women are affected by PCOS. That means that 20% of women worldwide are dealing with a syndrome that looks differently on and for everyone so how do they find the help they need? Amy Medling is here to help. Amy was diagnosed over 15 years ago with PCOS after years and years of unanswered questions, confusing conversations and painful symptoms. She has now taken her own experience and is using it to help women take back their power when it comes to their health and PCOS. A PCOS Diva is not only a woman who has hope and strength but is a woman who is taking charge of her health and life by listening and putting herself first. Amy has found a way to shine a light on a confusing and painful syndrome and bring women together at the same time.

We share another batch of your commemorations before our conversation with Amy Medling, the PCOS Diva. She shares her experiences and thoughts about women's healthcare and how we can take control of some of the health issues in our lives. To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page. We are also thrilled to share that you can preorder your copy of our book (coming in February!). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amy Medling is the best-selling author of Healing PCOS and a certified health coach who specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Amy is the founder of PCOS Diva and she’s developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet, and lifestyle programs that offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness. In this episode, we talk about how many women are affected by PCOS, the drawbacks associated with the mainstream medical community’s diagnostic criteria, how shifting your mindset can jump-start the healing process, the relationship between PCOS and other chronic long-term conditions, and so much more!   To learn more about Amy Medling, visit the show notes.

This week I'm talking to Amy Medling, aka PCOS Diva, the best-selling author of Healing PCOS and a certified health coach.  What we discussed:  How Amy became the PCOS Diva What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Is PCOS overdiagnosed? Underdiagnosed? Why polycystic ovaries alone can't diagnose PCOS The root causes of PCOS: insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance and inflammation  Hormonal birth control and how it affects PCOS Post-Pill PCOS How food and lifestyle can help manage PCOS symptoms PCOS after menopause Reframing the “battle” with PCOS This episode is supported by LunaPads, makers of smart, sustainable alternatives to disposable menstrual products. Visit Lunapads.com to find out why we love them and use code HEAVYFLOW for 15% off any order. Full Shownotes Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Amy Medling is a certified health coach who specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS. She is the founder of PCOS Diva and has developed a proven protocol of diet and lifestyle programs that offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness. She lives in Nashua, New Hampshire with her husband and three children

TOPICS Introducing our guest, Amy Medling from the PCOS Diva [1:55] Creating the PCOS Diva [5:33] Amy's book, Healing PCOS [11:03] Lean PCOS [16:00] PCOS and skin, seed cycling, and natural progesterone cream [25:18] Balancing PCOS without birth control pills [34:31] Coming off of birth control pills [37:19] PCOS and keto [41:11] Grab a copy of Diane's book, "Practical Paleo" - http://practicalpaleobook.com/ Want IN on Diane's 21-Day Sugar Detox? Check it out here -https://21daysugardetox.com/ Grab a copy of Liz's book "Eat the Yolks" - http://balbit.es/Amazon_EatTheYolks Grab a copy of Amy's book "Healing PCOS" - https://amzn.to/2wEeZpR GET FULL EPISODE SHOW NOTES WITH TRANSCRIPT -http://balancedbites.com/episode364

The Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast Ep 94: Amy Medling “PCOS Diva”   For over ten years Amy Medling (aka the PCOS Diva) has worked exclusively with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS. A certified health coach, she has developed a proven diet and lifestyle program that helps women gain control of their health, fertility, happiness, and femininity. If you are suffering from PCOS (and approximately 10% of women do) you may just find some of the answers you are looking from this ep! Follow Amy Medling on all social media @PCOSDiva   Fit Bottomed Girls www.fitbottomedgirls.com Fit Bottomed Mamas www.fitbottomedmamas.com Fit Bottomed Zen www.fitbottomedzen.com Fit Bottomed Eats: www.fitbottomedeats.com Twitter: @FitBottomedGirl @FitBottomedZen @FitBottomedMama @FitBottomedEats Email us at podcast@fitbottomedgirls.com Read more at: http://fitbottomedgirls.com/category/resources/podcast-episodes/ Subscribe: http://fitbottomedgirls.com/podcast/ Want to sponsor the show? Yay! Drop us a note at advertising@fitbottomedgirls.com and let's make the world a healthier place together!

  Amy is a certified health coach who specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). She is the author of Healing PCOS, and she works with women who are frustrated and have lost all hope when the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill, and live with their symptoms. Amy founded PCOS Diva to offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness, and she has developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet, and lifestyle programs to support women to heal their PCOS. In case you haven’t heard Amy’s first appearance on the podcast, click here to have a listen. In today’s episode, we talk about overcoming PCOS naturally, and the importance of advocating for the support you need.. Today's episode is sponsored by my free FAM 101 video series. Click here for access. My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!   Topics discussed in today's episode: What is PCOS, and what are the most common symptoms? What is a PCOS diva? The importance of advocating for yourself to get the care and support you need The importance of believing that you can be healthy and recover from PCOS The connection between PCOS, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial cancer Why PCOS is not simply a condition of the "ovaries" 21 days to managing your PCOS symptoms Movement for PCOS Dealing with a PCOS diagnosis The role of supplementation in healing PCOS Connect with Amy: You can connect with Amy on her website, and on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter! Resources mentioned: Healing PCOS book by Amy Medling Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series Fertility Friday Programs Fertility Friday Facebook Group Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 022 | What is PCOS? | Healing PCOS Naturally | PCOS Diva Amy Medling PCOS Series | Fertility Friday Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!  

In this episode, Guest Amy Medling, aka PCOS Diva, shares her story and knowledge with healing PCOS. We dive into how to heal from the inside out and discuss key concepts found in her book- PCOS Diva. For more information on PCOS please check out the episodes in my feed-including "Period health and PMS solutions" and "Hormonal and Thyroid Health with Dr. Lara Briden". Enjoy! Find Amy at: www.pcosdiva.com IG: @pcosdiva My website: www.upliftfit.org IG: @faithandfit @upliftfitnutrition

Talking- The Link Between PCOS and Autoimmune Thyroid  Join co-hosts Danna & Tiffany as they talk with special guest, Amy Medling. She is a certified health coach who specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS. She is the founder of PCOS Diva and has developed a proven protocol of diet and lifestyle programs that offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness. She lives in Nashua, New Hampshire with her husband and three children. Check her out at www.pcosdiva.com This amazing episode brought to you by, ThriveProbiotic.com Downsides of 'birth control' for PCOSPCOS risksBalancing hormones especially thyroidNutrition and dietLifestyle'Tapping' or EFT It's going to be a wonderfully, informative, enlightening and magical show!! Join us! Also, please check the Radio Show Facebook Group, Hashi's & Graves. Information about that weeks' guest and support for those that need it. It's a great, informative group.

It's estimated that five million American women suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS.  It's a disorder that often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed and our guest on this episode, Amy Medling, is working to change that.  Amy is a certified health coach who has PCOS herself and started the website, PCOSdiva.com.  She's also the author of the new book, "Healing PCOS", which features a 21-day plan for reclaiming your health and life with polycystic ovary syndrome. You can check out Amy's website at https://pcosdiva.com/. You can buy the book at https://www.amazon.com/Healing-PCOS-Reclaiming-Polycystic-Syndrome/dp/0062748165/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking about ‘PRE-DIABETES, PCOS & REGAINING YOUR POWER’ with musical inspiration from Angie Stone. Pre-diabetes means you have blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. If you have prediabetes, you are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a condition that causes an imbalance of female sex hormones. As a result, women with PCOS often don’t have menstrual periods or only have periods on occasion. It is the number-one cause of female infertility. PCOS causes insulin resistance, the hallmark of type 2 diabetes. Singer Angie Stone is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, actress and mother. She was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 1999. “I was always on the go, and thought I was too busy to develop something like this,” Stone said.  “I thought at the time that diabetes went along with bad habits, but I was the last one in my family to eat junk food.” What she didn’t realize was that she was a perfect candidate for diabetes: She had a family history of diabetes and was fighting weight problems. “I came to accept my diabetes when I realized just how many people around me, even in my own family, were living with diabetes," she says. "It gave me back a lot of courage to see all these people just like me, going places, involved in normal things, and I became determined to learn what I needed to better manage my diabetes." Guests: Poet Lorraine Brooks, PCOS Diva founder Amy Medling, Dr. Beverly S. Adler PhD, CDE, Dr. Sara (Mandy) Reece PharmD, CDE, BC-ADM- PCOM, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Jeff James and Mama Rose Marie. Throughout this podcast we will feature songs from ‘Stone Hits: The Very Best of Angie Stone’ courtesy of SONY Music.

Amy Medling is an amazing health coach and healer. She is the creator and host of the PCOS Diva website and podcast. She has a new book out called Healing PCOS: A 21-Day Plan for Reclaiming Your Health and Life with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and she is here today to share her healing philosophies with us. In this episode of the Clean Eating for Women podcast, we talk about:   What is PCOS Amy’s healing journey Principles of healing PCOS Some highlights of this episode on how to make veggies taste delicious: How Carrie manages her PCOS symptoms with diet and lifestyle. A lot of women are frustrated with their doctors PCOS advice. Common symptoms like fatigue, hair loss, depression, and anxiety. Amy experienced many of these symptoms, but wasn't getting a lot of help. [01:22] Doctors were giving Amy a lot of strange pharmaceutical drugs. She finally went to a reproductive endocrinologist and got a PCOS diagnosis. She was 31 when she was diagnosed. It took 15 years to get her diagnosis. [04:45] Amy wants to give women the knowledge to empower themselves, and be diva's at the doctors office. After the birth of her second son, she was exhausted all the time. Mainstream advice wasn't helping. She decided to take control of her health. [05:50] Amy spent countless hours scouring online and reading books about PCOS. She started experimenting with diet and realized as she ordered at a restaurant that she was a diva. This was an aha moment, because she realized that she had to be a diva to take the best care of herself. [07:58] The three main factors of PCOS are insulin resistance, blood sugar issues, and elevated androgens. Start with managing your blood sugar better. Amy actually used a glucometer to understand how food was making her feel. Eating to keep her blood sugar levels in check really helped. [11:42] She started eating an anti-inflammatory diet with a lot of vegetables, clean animal protein, and water. She also took supplements and eight healthy fats. This helped get her hormones in balance, and it made her feel a lot better. [13:03] Women with PCOS are at an increased risk of blood clots by being on the pill. It can also increase insulin resistance and exacerbate mood disorders. It lowers libido and creates nutrition deficiency. [15:47] Amy started reading PubMed articles and finding ways to decrease her blood sugar. She would use things like apple cider vinegar. Her lab work showed that what she was doing was actually working. She also started blogging about it in 2009. She feels it is her calling to help women heal from PCOS. She went back to school to become a health coach. [18:24] Amy's book is a lifestyle plan. It talks about symptoms of PCOS and gives an overview. Then it jumps into the three tenets of being a diva. Thinking like a diva and changing your mindset. Then eating like a diva, moving like a diva, preparing for success to start the 21-day plan. [23:48] Links mentioned in this episode: PCOS Diva PCOS Diva on Facebook @pcosdiva on Twitter PCOS Diva on Instagram Healing PCOS: A 21-Day Plan for Reclaiming Your Health and Life with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Pcos: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome : The Hidden Epidemic PubMed The 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods Dr. Tom O’Bryan Dr. Amy Myers Healing PCOS Bonus Join the Clean Eating for Women Community! 21-Day Clean Eating Jumpstart Challenge! Clean Eating Every Day by Carrie Forest Clean Eating for Women episode index Clean Eating for Women Podcast private Facebook Group (great for asking questions and connecting with me personally) Don’t miss new blog posts! Join my weekly newsletter list to get all the latest news and recipe links delivered directly to your inbox.

On this episode of the Birth Kweens Podcast, Karly and Ali talk with Amy Medling, the PCOS Diva. Amy is a certified health coach who specializes in working with women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, who are frustrated and have lost all hope when the only solution their doctors offer is to lose weight, take a pill, and live with their symptoms. In response, Amy founded PCOS Diva and developed a proven protocol of supplements, diet, and lifestyle programs that offer women tools to help gain control of their PCOS and regain their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness. Here’s an overview of exactly what is covered in this episode: The definition of PCOS, including symptoms and how PCOS is usually diagnosed (including the fact that 50% of women who have PCOS are misdiagnosed!) Amy’s own journey with PCOS and how she struggled with symptoms for years before actually being diagnosed in her 30s (when she began struggling with secondary infertility) The various nutrient deficiencies that women with PCOS commonly deal with and some possible reasons why they exist How and why Amy began seeking alternatives to western medicine to treat her own PCOS The essential role that diet plays in treating PCOS and how important it is to understand blood sugar and the impact that different foods have on blood sugar regulation How inflammation is really at the root of PCOS and the role that dietary changes play in reducing inflammation How mental and emotional healing and growth is an essential part of effective PCOS treatment The longevity of PCOS – it’s not something that will ever go away so treatments must be sustainable The role that supplements play in treating PCOS (click here if you’re interested in purchasing some of Amy’s own line of supplements!) Click here to enroll in Amy’s amazing PCOS Diva program. She’ll guide you through the process of treating your PCOS in a natural and holistic way. Do NOT miss out!!! Click here to buy Amy’s book Healing PCOS: A 21-Day Plan for Reclaiming Your Health and Life with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome --- Did you like this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, and share! The Birth Kweens get down to the nitty gritty of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and women’s health. For more from us, visit birthkweens.com. Follow us on Instagram @BirthKweens and email us at birthkweens@gmail.com with your questions, suggestions and feedback.

July 27, 2017 “Think of PCOS symptoms like the rays of the sun. They’re all peripheral to that one pivotal central situation, which is your hormone imbalance.” -Dr. Margarita Ochoa-Maya, MD Dr. Margarita Ochoa-Maya, MD is a functional endocrinologist, author, PCOS Diva, and personal friend of mine. She joins the podcast to explain why a functional integrative approach to PCOS can be the most effective treatment. If you are looking for a way to treat PCOS which considers your type of PCOS and aims to treat the cause instead of only individual symptoms, listen in as we discuss: The difference between an endocrinologist and a functional integrative approach The role of biology and micro and macro nutrient levels Facilitating the elimination of excess hormones which can relieve acne, hair loss, and more Emotional and spiritual health as an important component of biological health How to develop the best doctor patient relationship.

October 18, 2017 “What else can we be doing to tap into our self-healing capabilities? We can’t just accept and hand over this diagnosis that the doctor gives us. There’s so much more we can be doing that we have control over.” –Joanne Verkuilen- founder and creator of Circle and Bloom Your mind is a powerful thing. The science behind the mind-body connection and how your thinking generates physical response in the body is at the center of Circle and Bloom’s mission and programs. Joanne Verkuilen, founder and creator of Circle and Bloom joined the podcast to discuss how meditation and visualization work and how we can tap into it to help manage our PCOS, fertility, and much more. Self-care like this is critical to living like a PCOS Diva.

August 29, 2017 If you regularly follow PCOS Diva, you know I love the OvuSense monitor. I am all for anything that puts knowledge and power in a woman’s own hands. Recently, I invited Rob Milnes, CEO of Fertility Focus which produces OvuSense, to the podcast to discuss exactly how OvuSense works and why women with PCOS should be especially interested (whether we are TTC or not). Rob has a great way of explaining, in simple terms, the science behind the role of progesterone and the luteal phase in a woman’s cycle as well as exactly how the OvuSense monitor works. He clearly broke down: OvuSense monitor system vs. ovulation predictor kits, the Creighton model, basal body temp. charting or other apps Why OvuSense can have a 96% accuracy rate when predicting ovulation and not give false positives like other products How OvuSense can help diagnose PCOS How to use OvuSense to monitor the effects of supplements and pharmaceuticals on your cycle and health The new pricing structure.

August 22, 2017 Did you know that only .0.1% of the National Institute of Health budget goes to PCOS research despite being the #1 hormone syndrome in women? Two major events are happening in the world of PCOS! Sasha Ottey, founder of PCOS Challenge, a leading patient support and advocacy group visited the podcast to share the news | Read More on PCOS Diva

February 18, 2016 “A lot of women who follow this journey are in a lot of pain because of the inflammation. You can’t do a high-impact workout. You can’t do P90X. You can’t even think about Insanity. CrossFit? Don’t even look at the building as you’re driving by.” – Diamond Dallas Page I’m an early adopter of DDP Yoga. It is a strenuous cardio workout that doesn’t overtax my adrenals and leave me exhausted. At the end of a workout, I feel rejuvenated, strong and flexible– exactly the way you should feel after some great exercise. Many women with PCOS are dealing with chronic inflammation and elevated levels of cortisol, as well as weight and joint issues which make it hard to do high-impact exercise. I want everybody to know that there are alternatives (like DDP Yoga)-exercise that you can do at your own pace and level and see real results. Yoga is proven to be very beneficial for PCOS. In a recent study, adolescents with PCOS who spent one hour a day in yoga practice, significantly improved their anxiety, hirsutism, menstrual frequency, glucose and lipid levels, as well as their insulin resistance values. So listen in to my interview with DPP Yoga founder, Diamond Dallas Page and learn how DDP Yoga can transform your mind and body. PCOS Diva is not affiliated with DDP Yoga. I’m just a fan.

October 5, 2016 Acne, particularly cystic acne, plagues many women with PCOS. Robyn Srigley, the Hormone Diva, knows how to help. Her story may seem familiar to you. She treated her persistent acne with everything- birth control pills, Accutane, other pills, creams, antibiotics- never finding a permanent solution. She finally discovered the secret through her practice in holistic nutrition and health coaching. She is here to share her best tips and tricks to treat your hormonal acne. Listen in and learn: The link between stress, cortisol and acne Foods to eat and avoid The roles of gut health and food allergies The difference between jawline acne, facial and body acne Suggested topical remedies, treatments and cleanser | Read More on PCOS Diva

April 20, 2016 I often interview men and women who are on the front lines of PCOS research, finding innovative solutions so women with PCOS can move forward. Sonya Satveit is such a trailblazer. Her latest initiative, Open Source Health, is focused on building a bridge between the latest research, the greatest experts and providers, and patients in order to close the gap and eliminate the fragmentation of service in health care. Listen as we discuss a study her team is about to begin, employing the latest in Precision Medicine for research in PCOS. What is Precision Medicine? How can analysis of your DNA be used to personalize care? Can Precision Medicine offer earlier detection of life-altering diseases or suggest preventative measures? How can you help or be involved in this study? | Read More on PCOS Diva

April 11, 2016 “Our responsibility is not to match the standard of beauty that we’re given in the advertising world. Our responsibility is to feel well enough so we can go out and do what’s purposeful and passionate for us.” -Rosie Molinary I think of PCOS Diva and the work that I do as helping women move beyond the pain, struggle and symptoms of PCOS so that they, in turn, can live the life they were meant to live and shine their light without PCOS holding them back. Self-acceptance is a really important piece of that. I often recommend Rosie Molinary’s book, Beautiful You: A Daily Guide to Radical Self-Acceptance to my clients, family and friends. Rosie’s message of radical self-acceptance is powerful and potentially life changing. Listen in as we discuss: How to build a positive, healthy relationship with ourselves Recognizing that your worthiness is your birthright The body warrior pledge Defining your own beautiful.

March 23, 2016 “The idea that we have to experience ourselves and be treated as if we are ill and wrong rather than individuals with our inherited physiology with some common experiences related to that is what I want to change our minds about.” Nancy Dunne is a pioneer in holistic handling of PCOS and was instrumental in my own healing journey. Her positive spin on PCOS, focusing on the benefits of being a high androgen, inherently insulin resistant woman are life changing. In her view, “We are human beings with highly androgen influenced nervous systems and fundamentally feminine emotional hearts which is a very beautiful and very powerful combination of characteristics that should be developed and celebrated rather than suppressed and hidden.” In short, women with PCOS must adopt a powerfully positive lifestyle and perspective in order to truly thrive. Listen in as we discuss: The positive aspects of PCOS The 2 steps you must take to alleviate your suffering The importance of spirituality in healing | Read More on PCOS Diva.

January 22, 2016 Fertility is one of the main concerns I hear about from women with PCOS. Not many women clearly understand their fertility cycles and even fewer feel like they have any control over them. Fertility expert Hannah Ransom visited the PCOS Diva podcast this week to share information with other women with PCOS that want to take more control of their fertility using fertility planning and awareness methods. Listen as we discuss: The difference between natural family planning and fertility awareness How to use fertility awareness as a birth control or family planning method The best time to test for pregnancy or progesterone levels What your cervical fluid is trying to tell you Using fertility awareness to make your cycles more regular Helpful fertility app.

French women are well known for their easy elegance and style. What is their secret to making fabulous look simple? Jamie Cat Callan has made a life’s study out of answering just that question. I was inspired to interview her and learn more about the nuances behind French women’s “joie de vivre” after reading her latest book, “Bonjour Happiness.” The book is a serious, but light hearted guide to capturing the essence of living well. The philosophy fits very well with the PCOS Diva mantra, “A Diva is Powerfully Positive.” Listen to our conversation as we discuss how self-love is the cornerstone of happiness and a positive life how French women eat what they want without guilt the French life-affirming philosophy and methodology around food how finding your “secret garden” will better your life and the lives of those around you.

July 25, 2015 So, what’s your type? Dr. Philip Goglia, nutritionist to pro and semi-pro athletes, stars like Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, Ryan Gosling and even a PCOS Diva, can tell you. He specializes in metabolic nutrition and divides the population in to 3 types of metabolisms. I was inspired to interview him after reading his book, “Turn up the Heat – Unlock the Fat Burning Power of Your Metabolism.” His message of eating to your metabolic type spoke to me, and I think you will benefit from what he has to say as well. Listen in and learn: 3 types of metabolism and how to get the most out of yours are you eating enough food? his guidelines of what starches and sugars to eat and avoid (hint: avoid “fluffy and mushy”) how to build an eating pattern that will heat up your metabolism what to eat at bedtime to help you sleep better Please listen until the end. He has a important and special message just for PCOS Divas.

June 30, 2015 PCOS Diva has a fundamental purpose of empowering and educating women about their health and fertility. That is why I am thrilled to get behind a Kickstarter campaign to turn Holly Grigg Spall’s book, Sweetening the Pill: or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control into a documentary. Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein plan to make this thought-provoking book into a documentary. The goal is to empower and educate women so they can make an informed choice about their fertility and birth control. Too often, women are given the birth control pill as a first line treatment for PCOS. They are never informed of the countless side effects they can expect while on the pill or the post-pill syndrome they can expect when they stop taking it. We are rarely educated by physicians about the rhythms of our body and how to regulate our cycles with lifestyle choices and supplements. I had the opportunity to interview author Holly Grigg- Spall this week. Listen to my interview with Holly and learn about: The benefits and side effects of hormonal birth control (the pill and its cousins) Difference between a period on the pill and a period on your own Regulating your period without pharmaceuticals What is body literacy and why it is important How you can help make this documentary project happen!

PCOS Diva teamed up with PCOS Challenge to offer the PCOS Diva/PCOS Challenge Confidence Grant. Amy Medling, PCOS Diva founder, joins PCOS Challenge founder, Sasha Ottey, on the PCOS Challenge radio show to discuss the grant and answer your questions.The PCOS Diva/PCOS Challenge Confidence Grant was created to help women and girls struggling with hair and skin issues related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The grants are awarded in amounts up to $500 per individual to assist with the costs associated with dermatology treatments, laser hair removal or electrolysis. Payments are made directly to the provider performing the treatments. This grant was made possible through an endowment by PCOS Diva.Learn more and apply at PCOSChallenge.org/confidence.

PCOS Diva teamed up with PCOS Challenge to offer the PCOS Diva/PCOS Challenge Confidence Grant. Amy Medling, PCOS Diva founder, joins PCOS Challenge founder, Sasha Ottey, on the PCOS Challenge radio show to discuss the grant and answer your questions.The PCOS Diva/PCOS Challenge Confidence Grant was created to help women and girls struggling with hair and skin issues related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The grants are awarded in amounts up to $500 per individual to assist with the costs associated with dermatology treatments, laser hair removal or electrolysis. Payments are made directly to the provider performing the treatments. This grant was made possible through an endowment by PCOS Diva.Learn more and apply at PCOSChallenge.org/confidence.

Podcast 100: PCOS Diva Wendy and Dr. Meaghan are so elated to welcome Amy Medling, the PCOS Diva, to the BTBHA soundwaves. Amy is an amazing resource for health, wellness, and PCOS. Amy is a health coach and has been blogging since 2009 and helping women around the world with PCOS. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS PODCAST• More about the PCOS Diva and her journey• Advice that she has for women dealing with PCOS RESOURCES THAT ARE ADDRESSED IN THIS PODCAST• Ted Talk from Mel Robbinshttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp7E973zozc• PCOS Diva Websitepcosdiva.com• Article her husband, Cliff, wrote from a husband’s perspective on PCOShttp://pcosdiva.com/2015/05/5-things-to-know-if-your-partner-has-pcos-a-husbands-perspective/

I have been following Dr. Fiona McCulloch’s blog for several years now. She offers a refreshing view of managing PCOS. Dr. Fiona in fact has PCOS and is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor who has been in practice for 13 years in Toronto, Canada. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree (Biological Sciences) from the University of Guelph and went on to graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is the founder and owner of White Lotus Integrative Medicine, a busy clinic specializing in women’s health and fertility. Her clinical focus is on the treatment of fertility and hormonal conditions, and she is an avid writer and researcher, having published articles in major naturopathic journals. She also has a special interest in the treatment of PCOS. Fiona has been able to reverse her own PCOS symptoms with natural methods and is thrilled to be able to share what she has learned with other women suffering through the same concerns. She lives in Toronto with her husband and 3 boys. In this interview we chat about some of the positive PCOS research and answer some questions posted by Divas. You won’t want to miss it! Also, you won’t want to miss Dr. Fiona’s article on PCOS Diva about PCOS and Stress.

In BONUS Episode 04 of Beat Infertility, we interview PCOS Diva and health coach Amy Medling about everything you should know about conceiving with PCOS. Infertility coach Heather Huhman helps warriors like you make scientifically-based, well-informed decisions about your next steps. To schedule your free 30-minute call, go to https://beatinfertility.co/hope.    

In BONUS Episode 04 of Beat Infertility, we interview PCOS Diva and health coach Amy Medling about everything you should know about conceiving with PCOS.    

Amy Medling is a Certified PCOS Health Coach who has helped thousands of women overcome their PCOS symptoms and restore their fertility naturally through the programs she has developed. After receiving her own diagnosis of PCOS she embarked on her own journey to health by doing her own research and trying many different approaches. She was able to heal herself and regain her fertility naturally and that inspired her to do the same for other women also struggling with PCOS symptoms. In today's show, Amy and I talk about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in detail. We talk about what it is, what symptoms are required for an "official diagnosis", and what are some of the most common but less known symptoms of PCOS. We discuss why many women may have PCOS symptoms but don't necessarily make the connection to a PCOS diagnosis. Amy discusses in detail what tests you should be requesting from your doctor if you think you may have PCOS, and we talk about how fertility awareness cycle charting can help you identify it early. Amy also talks about what steps you can take to heal your PCOS naturally. If you've ever had questions about PCOS you'll learn a lot from this episode! Topics discussed in today's episode What Amy's experience with PCOS was like and how she was able to balance her hormones naturally and eventually create PCOS Diva to help other women do the same What is PCOS? And why the name Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome may be misleading What are the common symptoms of PCOS? And why might women have symptoms but not be aware that they have PCOS? What are the specific tests that you should be asking your doctor or health practitioner to run to confirm a PCOS diagnosis? The link between hypothyroid (Hashimoto's thyroiditis) and PCOS The link between insulin resistance, diabetes, and PCOS How NaPro technology, a form of fertility awareness charting, helped Amy to identify that she had PCOS in the first place The 5 steps you can take to heal your PCOS and restore your fertility and your menstrual cycles naturally Why Amy's approach includes more than just a supplement list and dietary recommendations. The role that lifestyle, exercise, and stress management play in our lives plays in our overall health and fertility Connect with Amy! You can connect with Amy on her website, and on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter! Resources mentioned PCOS Diva | Amy Medling PCOS Diva | Jumpstart program | Amy Medling PCOS 101 Guide to Health and Hope | PCOS Diva 5 Reasons the pill may NOT be the answer for PCOS | PCOS Diva Is the pill worth the risk? | PCOS Diva Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by Sirc of (The Nock)

Join Nat, Nicole and special guest Amy Medling, the founder of PCOSDiva.com for a discussion on PCOS, it's causes and solutions. We'll discuss Amy's story, including how she was diagnosed and what she has done to get her PCOS symptoms completely under control. We'll also talk about the biggest signs and symptoms of PCOS, how to get diagnosed, and our best tips and practices to help you manage your PCOS.  

 In today’s show we’ll be re-visiting the topic of PCOS. I invited Amy Medling, better known as the PCOS Diva, to join me discuss this important area in women’s hormonal health. If you are a woman struggling with PCOS, there is good news! While there is no cure for PCOS, we can alleviate symptoms through a holistic approach of diet and lifestyle changes. By understanding why and how PCOS presents itself and finding its root cause, we can go a long way in healing our hormonal health.In today’s episode, you will learn:What are the main symptoms of PCOS?How do we get diagnosed with PCOS?Why is this condition so infamously under-diagnosed?How does nutrition play into managing PCOS?What lifestyle changes are recommended to help manage PCOS?Join us and learn.PCOSDiva.com is an online resource for women with PCOS which embraces a holistic approach to healing and thriving.  As the founder of PCOS Diva, Amy Medling, CHC has worked with thousands of women, teaching them how to make sustainable lifestyle changes, which in turn positively impacts their health and lessens PCOS symptoms. “PCOS Divas” are able to take back control of their bodies and regain their fertility, femininity, health and happiness.  For more about PCOS Diva, Amy’s philosophy and PCOS Diva’s programs, check out the About section of the website.

 In today’s show we’ll be re-visiting the topic of PCOS. I invited Amy Medling, better known as the PCOS Diva, to join me discuss this important area in women’s hormonal health. If you are a woman struggling with PCOS, there is good news! While there is no cure for PCOS, we can alleviate symptoms through a holistic approach of diet and lifestyle changes. By understanding why and how PCOS presents itself and finding its root cause, we can go a long way in healing our hormonal health.In today’s episode, you will learn:What are the main symptoms of PCOS?How do we get diagnosed with PCOS?Why is this condition so infamously under-diagnosed?How does nutrition play into managing PCOS?What lifestyle changes are recommended to help manage PCOS?Join us and learn.PCOSDiva.com is an online resource for women with PCOS which embraces a holistic approach to healing and thriving.  As the founder of PCOS Diva, Amy Medling, CHC has worked with thousands of women, teaching them how to make sustainable lifestyle changes, which in turn positively impacts their health and lessens PCOS symptoms. “PCOS Divas” are able to take back control of their bodies and regain their fertility, femininity, health and happiness.  For more about PCOS Diva, Amy’s philosophy and PCOS Diva’s programs, check out the About section of the website.