PCOS Diva Podcast

221 – Kim Ressler: Customize your health and nutrition based on your personal DNA Oct 9, 2026 00:35:50 221 – Kim Ressler: Customize your health and nutrition based on your personal DNA by Amy Medling & Vinu Jyothi

220 - Dr. Gajer - Sustainable weight loss, balanced hormone health, and longevity Sep 15, 2026 00:28:57 220 - Dr. Gajer - Sustainable weight loss, balanced hormone health, and longevity by Amy Medling & Vinu Jyothi

219 - Dr. Aly Cohen: Weight loss, GLP-1s, everyday chemical and PCOS Jul 29, 2026 00:40:23 This week on the PCOS Diva Podcast, Dr. Vinu sits down with Dr. Aly Cohen, a board-certified rheumatologist and one of the country's leading physician voices on environmental health and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs).

218 - Dr. Aumatma Podcast - A Holistic Approach to Conceiving Jan 29, 2026 00:38:45 218 - Dr. Aumatma Podcast - A Holistic Approach to Conceiving

217 – Melissa Christie – Building your family with PCOS Dec 10, 2025 00:43:21 Melissa Christie is the founder of PCOS Pathways and the creator of The PCOS Journal, a health diary for women with PCOS, co-host of The PCOS Girls Podcast, speaker, PCOS workshop host, mom, and women with PCOS and Hashimoto's. She has helped 1000’s of women achieve their goals like balancing their hormones, regulating their cycles and conceiving their rainbow babies.

216 – Lara Briden – New insights into the hormonal root causes of PCOS Nov 14, 2025 00:38:25 216 – Lara Briden – New insights into the hormonal root causes of PCOS by Amy Medling & Vinu Jyothi

215- [Podcast with Dr. Barbara Paldus] Healing Hormonal acne from the inside - The gut connection Jul 16, 2025 00:34:46 215- [Podcast with Dr. Barbara Paldus] Healing Hormonal acne from the inside - The gut connection by Amy Medling & Vinu Jyothi

214 - Nagina Abdullah - Effective strategies for weight loss and balancing blood sugar May 23, 2025 00:40:42 214 - Effective strategies for weight loss and balancing blood sugar-[Podcast with Nagina Sethi Abdullah]

213- [Elizabeth Dall] How to break the cycle of emotional eating and find balance with food May 1, 2025 00:31:08 213- [Elizabeth Dall] How to break the cycle of emotional eating and find balance with food by Amy Medling & Vinu Jyothi

212- Traditional Chinese Medicine for Migraine Care [Podcast with Diane Ducarme] Mar 11, 2025 00:32:13 Diane Ducarme is the Founder & CEO of Migraine Heroes, is a leading figure in migraine investigation, blending the wisdom of Eastern Medicine with Western science and advanced technology to uncover the true roots of migraine disease. Diane’s approach uniquely emphasizes adding functional foods instead of eliminating them, shifting away from restrictive practices to focus on nourishing the body. D

EPISODE 211 - Women’s health and fertility - what your cycle is telling you Feb 3, 2025 00:31:37 EPISODE 211 - Women’s health and fertility - what your cycle is telling you by Amy Medling & Vinu Jyothi

211 - Women’s health and fertility-what your cycle is telling you [Podcast with Dr. Monica Minjeur] Feb 2, 2025 00:31:37 Dr. Monica Minjeur, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in testing and treatment for infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, recurrent miscarriage, painful periods, PMS and other gynecological conditions. She is passionate about using menstrual cycle analysis to improve the lives of women and couples.

210 – Cheating your way to good health [Podcast with Dr. Dana Cohen] Oct 25, 2024 00:28:32 210 – Cheating your way to good health [Podcast with Dr. Dana Cohen] by Amy Medling & Vinu Jyothi

Podcast with Dr. Herman Weiss Sep 5, 2024 00:47:04 In this podcast, Dr. Weiss breaks down what PCOS is and gives insight into how inositol actually works in the body and provides benefits. Throughout his career he has always sought the holistic approach to curing and preventing disease. Dr. Weiss is an OBGYN expert in hormonal irregularities and reproductive health, and has been helping women with PCOS to regain control of their ovarian health fo

208 – How to know if your period is “abnormal” [Podcast with Dr. Erin Ellis] Jun 25, 2024 00:30:02 208 – How to know if your period is “abnormal” [Podcast with Dr. Erin Ellis]

207 – Is your hypothalamus out of balance and worsening your pcos? May 9, 2024 00:30:08 207 – Is your hypothalamus out of balance and worsening your pcos? [Podcast with Deborah Maragopoulos

206 - Living a low insulin lifestyle and it’s benefits with PCOS [Podcast with Ali Chappell] Apr 11, 2024 00:37:52 Living a low insulin lifestyle and it’s benefits with PCOS [Podcast with Ali Chappell]

205 - GESTATIONAL DIABETES & PCOS DURING PREGNANCY [Podcast with Lily Nicholas] Feb 21, 2024 00:36:26 205 - GESTATIONAL DIABETES & PCOS DURING PREGNANCY [Podcast with Lily Nicholas]

204 – PCOS and Pregnancy (Podcast with Dr. Kela Smith) Jan 18, 2024 00:28:10 PCOS and Pregnancy (Podcast with Dr. Kela Smith) by Dr. Vinu Jyothi, MD, MPH. Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor. She founded The Hormone Puzzle Society and the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute for Coaches. The Hormone Puzzle Society is a health hub for fertility, hormones, and pregnancy and through this platform Dr. Kela and her team work with women

203 - How Your Gut Health Affects PCOS [Podcast with Dr. Robin Rose] Dec 6, 2023 00:34:48 203 - How Your Gut Health Affects PCOS [Podcast with Dr. Robin Rose] by Amy Medling & Vinu Jyothi

202 – EATING DISORDER & OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD [PODCAST WITH LYDIA KNIGHT] Nov 1, 2023 00:35:37 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

PCOS Infertility Success Story with Megan Kophamer Oct 17, 2023 00:28:53 On today’s podcast, Dr. Vinu talks with Megan Kophamer about how she healed her PCOS and how she was able to get pregnant through diet, chiropractic care and lifestyle changes that she learned using the PCOS Diva Jumpstart program. Megan is a stay-at-home mom of 3 who was diagnosed with PCOS when she was 20 and had some fears that she might not be able to have children. Listen in as she shares ho

[200] Gut Health, Sleep & Reclaiming Your Health - Podcast Interview with Dr. Gary Kaplan Aug 18, 2023 00:43:47 [200] Gut Health, Sleep & Reclaiming Your Health - Podcast Interview with Dr. Gary Kaplan by Amy Medling & Vinu Jyothi

Dr. Gary Kaplan Jul 2023 MP3 Aug 18, 2023 00:43:47 Listen to this podcast interview with Dr. Gary Kaplan, DO, DABFP, DABPM, FAAMA to learn about a revolutionary new approach to break the cycle of pain and depression, autoimmune conditions, sleep, meditation, gut health, nutrition etc.

199 - IVF, Fertility Goals & Improving Egg Quality [Podcast w/ Lauren Haring] Jun 20, 2023 00:28:37 199 - IVF, Fertility Goals & Improving Egg Quality [Podcast w/ Lauren Haring]

Heal your hormones to bring more pleasure into your love life [Podcast with Dr. Jolene Brighten] May 23, 2023 00:32:37 198 - Heal your hormones to bring more pleasure into your love life [Podcast with Dr. Jolene Brighten]

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196 - PMS, Breast Health & Estrogen Dominance [Podcast with Magdalena Wszelaki] Apr 11, 2023 00:36:58 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 holistical

Amy interview with Dr. Vinu Jyothi Mar 22, 2023 00:35:12 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

194 – Ancient Ayurveda Tools to Bio-Hack Inflammation [Podcast with Dr. Shivani Gupta] Mar 14, 2023 00:35:28 On today's podcast, we learn all about Ayurveda with Dr. Shivani Gupta. Dr. Gupta created a Modern Ayurveda program and Fusionary Formulas to fuse east and west practices for self-care, digestion, stress reduction and metabolism. PCOS Inflammation is the root cause for so many health issues. In this podcast, Dr. Gupta explains at-home remedies to reduce inflammation naturally to help with bloatin

193. How PCOS Affects Menopause & Fertility [Podcast with Dr. Poppy Daniels] Feb 24, 2023 00:51:51 Amy and co-host Dr. Vinu Jyothi interview Dr. Poppy Daniels. Dr. Poppy is an OBGYN and specializes in bioidentical hormone therapy, integrative thyroid treatment, and holistic health. On today's podcast, Dr. Poppy explains the effects the pandemic has had on women with PCOS and the fertility effects in both men and women of childbearing age. She explains what she has personally seen in her fertil

192. The Vagus Nerve, Anxiety & Tools to Manage Stress [Podcast with Jessica Maguire] Feb 15, 2023 00:35:34 Women with PCOS tend to have an upregulated nervous system. This means there is more nerve cell firing, making it harder for your body to relax after a stressful situation. It's important to know the role of the vagas nerve and how it affects the way your body processes stress. Amy has invited Jessica Maguire on the PCOS Diva Podcast. Jessica is a knowledgeable Trauma Informed Physiotherapist. H

191 - HACK YOUR MINDSET TO TRANSFORM YOUR FITNESS GOALS [Podcast with Bela Castro] Jan 31, 2023 00:33:33 190 - HACK YOUR MINDSET TO TRANSFORM YOUR FITNESS GOALS [Podcast with Bela Castro] Women with PCOS tend to be very insulin resistant, which is why exercise is so such an important piece to healing PCOS. Today we'll be talking about how mindset can help your wellness goals with Bela Castro, she is the founder and head trainer of B-FIT where she helps women to glow from the inside out. Bela expla

190 - Overcome PCOS Fertility Challenges Jan 20, 2023 00:39:44 Today we'll be talking about pathways to pregnancy with bestselling author, international speaker, acupuncturist, and high-performance coach Mary Wong. Mary is the founder of Alive Holistic Health, which combines traditional Chinese medicine with Western science to nurture the body and soul. She has helped over 10,000 women in counting overcome infertility, PCOS, and other health challenges. In h

189- The Benefits of Proper Hydration Jan 3, 2023 00:32:52 Dr. Dana Cohen is NYC's leading Holistic Doctor and has been on the leading edge of integrative and functional medicine for over two decades. She practices with an emphasis on the individual, understanding that no two patients are alike, and limits her patient's reliance on prescription medications by using diet, lifestyle changes, and nutritional supplementation. Her recent book - Quench - expla

188- Magic Pill for Weight Loss and PCOS? [with Dr. Felice Gersh] Dec 6, 2022 00:54:16 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

187- How to find happiness in the current moment [with Monique Rhodes] Nov 15, 2022 00:46:25 Interview with Monique Rhodes, she is a master at teaching you how to calm your mind and live a happier life. Mental wellness is so important for women with PCOS because such a large majority of us are suffering with anxiety and depression and mood related disorders. Monique has worked with some of the most well known spiritual teachers of our time like Dalai Lama, Thich Naht Hahn, Ekhart Tolle a

186- The Ancient Art of Sugaring for Hair Removal [with Salome Sallehy] Oct 25, 2022 00:42:56 Women with PCOS often struggle with excess hair growth. Many women have tried different hair removal techniques from electrolysis, at-home lasers, waxing, or threading. I came across a product that is a natural at-home option for hair removal and I am delighted to share it with you on today’s podcast. I speak with Salome Sallehy, the founder and president of Sugar Sugar Wax. She shares all the be

185 - Jillian - Bar - Av - 9-2022 Sep 14, 2022 00:27:15 Vitex, also called "chaste tree", is a plant used in many herbal supplements for hormonal symptoms, including PCOS. There is a lot of conflicting information regarding Vitex in the PCOS community. In today’s podcast, I speak with Jillian Bar-av, a Registered Herbalist and Licensed Nutritionist. We discuss the pros and cons of taking Vitex and where the confusion around taking Vitex for PCOS comes

184- Be the Best You with Sherry Fernandez Aug 16, 2022 00:33:46 We are designed for and motivated to seek happiness. However, to be motivated but not trained can be frustrating. Sherry Fernandez Stirling uses a unique blend of memoir, sound principles, and practical tools to help you make progress toward your infinite potential and with it, happiness. Life Mastery includes training and systems necessary to reach goals and develop habits needed for success in e

183- Spotlight: PCOS Diva Success Story with Dr. Jennifer Mayes Aug 3, 2022 00:43:02 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,

182- Global Spotlight: PCOS Club India Jul 19, 2022 00:35:37 With Over 10 years of struggling to manage her PCOS and being dependent on pills and being disappointed with the phrase that “lifestyle change is the only solution that can help” - Nidhi Singh took control of her health. With PCOS and periods being a taboo subject in India, she felt a dire need to normalize the conversation about PCOS. She realized the lived experiences could truly help women and

181 - The Surprising Connection Between Uric Acid and PCOS Jun 15, 2022 00:44:43 I am honored to interview Dr. David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, a board-certified neurologist, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders. His most recent book- Drop Acid – explores the fascinating correlation between high levels of uric acid &

180- 3 Steps to Heal Your Gut Jun 1, 2022 00:38:19 Women with PCOS often struggle with gut issues like gas, bloating, constipation, indigestion, and acid reflux. And most doctors are not trained to help you get to the root cause of these symptoms. That’s why I am excited to share today’s podcast with you - all about gut health & how it is directly connected to PCOS! I spoke with Jillian Smith, a gut health dietitian with a special focus on func

178- What you need to know about PCOS and Menopause (with Dr. Felice Gersh) May 17, 2022 00:55:42 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

179- The Inflammatory Effects of Toxic Seed & Vegetable Oils May 4, 2022 00:43:25 In today’s podcast, I talk with Dr. K and Ashley, founders of the Seed Oil Rebellion. They are on a mission to help spread awareness of seed oils, their effects on our health, and how to live a seed oil-free life. Seed oils, also known as vegetable oils or industrial seed oils, are highly processed oils extracted from seeds such as soybeans, corn, rapeseed, cottonseed, sunflower, and safflower s

177- Oral Health as the Gateway to Total Inner Health Apr 20, 2022 00:51:28 I find that poor dental health often accompanies PCOS. Over the years, I have struggled with inflamed gums even though I was vigilant with my oral care. In my quest to find the proper treatment for my teeth, I came across a product that has helped me and I am delighted to share it with you on today’s podcast. I speak with Trina Felber, the founder, and creator of Primal Life Organics, an all-natu

176- Eliminate Processed Foods & Eat for Life Apr 6, 2022 00:48:23 Interview with Dee McCaffrey, an organic chemist turned clinical nutritionist and internationally acclaimed author. She walks us through her method and explains how she was able to lose 100 pounds and keep it off for three decades by eliminating processed foods. Tune in to learn: How chemicals in processed food lead to addictions How to respect the natural design of your body What it means to be

175- PCOS Mindset: From Struggle to Hope Mar 23, 2022 00:32:33 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

174- Yoga & Cycle Tracking for Hormone Balance with April Tesson Mar 9, 2022 00:31:40 In today’s podcast, I speak with April Tesson, the founder of The Period Yogi – an online yoga membership that helps women pair their yoga with the natural rhythms of their menstrual cycle. April weaves together a holistic, therapeutic approach to menstruation and the uniqueness of the female body to create customized movement practices that nourish the four distinct phases of your cycle. Instea

173- Could Toxic Mold be a Problem for You? Feb 23, 2022 00:39:51 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 tha

172- Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing Feb 9, 2022 00:43:43 Join me for this high-spirited conversation with Dani Williamson. She is a family nurse practitioner with a thriving functional medicine practice called Integrative Family Medicine located in Franklin, Tennessee. Dani is proof that there is vibrant health after a lifelong diagnosis is handed to you. She is the author of a brand-new book, Wild & Well: Dani's Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing

170- The Link Between PCOS And Heart Disease Jan 26, 2022 00:28:14 With PCOS, there's an increased risk of hypertension, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, insulin resistance, diabetes, all things that can put us at risk for heart disease. So, I wanted to start a campaign to make people aware of these metabolic connections. Ashley Levinson is a well-known PCOS advocate. She joins the podcast to talk about her viral online campaign called #Heart4PCOS which ed

169- Overcome Anxiety with HeartMath - Dr. Mark Halpern Jan 11, 2022 00:33:40 Anxiety is often a common state for women with PCOS. If your diet is good, you exercise, and you’re doing all the right things and still struggling with stress, you may need to go deeper. In today’s podcast, I speak with Dr. Mark Halpern. He is a chiropractor, author, lecturer, and certified HeartMath practitioner, and the author of a new book called Coherence Revolution. We talk about how Heart

169 - LizBarbour - 2021 Dec 7, 2021 00:57:00 I speak with my friend and neighbor, Liz Barbour, in today's podcast. She is a chef, a cooking instructor, the founder of The Creative Feast, and author of Beautifully Delicious: Cooking with Herbs and Edible Flowers. She is passionate about helping people overcome their kitchen fears by teaching them basic, essential cooking skills. If food preparation is overly complicated or involves exotic in

168- Children and Healthy Eating: Easy, Cost & Time Effective Solutions Nov 17, 2021 00:39:39 In this episode, I talk with Dr. Madiha Saeed about how to raise healthy children. She's also known as the Holistic Mom, MD. She's a family physician and bestselling author. She has a brand-new book out called The Holistic RX for Kids, parenting healthy brains and bodies in a changing world. And she is a mom of four young boys, so she knows a thing or two about getting kids to eat healthy inside a

167- Transform Unconscious Wounds that Hold you Back [with Michelle Chalfant] Oct 27, 2021 00:42:44 So often with PCOS, doctors don’t prescribe the inner work that is absolutely necessary for healing. Instead, you are given what you hope is a magic pill that will “fix” your symptoms. When that doesn’t work, you are left with a host of negative emotions that spiral out of control and it’s easy to get stuck in a victim mentality. In this episode, I talk with Michelle Chalfant about The Adult Cha

166- Transforming Adversity into Life Purpose Oct 20, 2021 00:38:51 Are you ready to be inspired by the courageous story of my former client Nafsheen Luhar? I know this podcast will open your heart and help you rediscover hope that you, too, can have a happy ending. Like so many women with PCOS, Nafsheen experienced a traumatic childhood that led to weight issues, low self-esteem, self-harm, PCOS, and uterine cancer – her final wake-up call. But Nafsheen didn’t

165- The Revealing Connection Between PCOS and the Highly Sensitive Personality Oct 6, 2021 00:53:04 I invited Courtney Marchesani to join me on this podcast to talk more about the highly sensitive person and to explore how it relates to PCOS. Courtney specializes in the often-hidden mental health and emotional struggles of Highly Sensitive People (HSP). HSP's were first written about by Dr. Elaine Aron in her book The Highly Sensitive Person. Often overwhelmed by the intensity and stimulation fr

164- Expert Advice to Boost Libido & Recover from Burnout [Podcast with Dr. Renee Wellenstein] Sep 29, 2021 00:37:32 Dr. Renee Wellenstein is a double board-certified Ob/Gyn with over 20 years of experience. When she found herself struggling with deep burnout and found no solutions in traditional treatment, she began searching for safe, reliable, and proven natural treatments. Now Dr. Renee empowers women to take control of their health, jumpstart energy, improve confidence, and re-ignite their libido using nat

163- The First Step to Fertility Sep 14, 2021 00:38:55 Aimee Raupp proudly calls herself a fertility detective. She has helped thousands of women overcome their health and fertility challenges using a Chinese medicine approach for the past two decades. She works with you on every level: emotionally, mentally, physically, and nutritionally to help you thrive and get pregnant faster. In this podcast, we explore the often overlooked first step to fertil

162- PCOS Advocacy & Awareness Month 2021 Sep 1, 2021 00:34:44 September is PCOS Awareness Month. In honor of this transformative event, I spoke with Sasha Ottey, founder and executive director of PCOS Challenge which leads the way in furthering the causes of research funding, patient and doctor education, and community awareness. Listen in (or read the transcript below) as we discuss: - The PCOS Challenge backstory: Origin & Mission - Advocacy Day 2021: Cel

161- Modernizing Blood Glucose Monitoring for PCOS [with Kara Collier] Aug 17, 2021 00:41:57 Regulation of blood sugar levels is a critical factor in managing PCOS. I have long advocated for glucose monitoring, but new technology like continuous glucose monitoring is making it easier, faster, and more revealing. Kara Collier is a registered dietician, nutritionist, and founding partner of NutriSense where she's the director of nutrition. More than that, Kara is the leading authority on th

160- Is SIBO Causing Your Gut Issues? Jul 8, 2021 00:30:46 Phoebe Lapine is a best-selling author and award-winning food and health writer. She's a SIBO expert, gluten-free chef, wellness expert, culinary instructor, and Hashimoto's advocate and speaker. In her new book, SIBO Made Simple, she shares recipes for healthy comfort food and insights about balanced lifestyle choices beyond what's on your plate. Through her own health journey, she was able to fi

159- PCOS and Hairloss: Managing the Physical and Emotional Jun 18, 2021 00:51:35 If you struggle with PCOS, you may suffer from related hair loss. Beyond the physical symptom, hair loss often has a tremendous emotional component which impacts most areas of your life. This was true both for me and my podcast guest Y. I discovered Y over a decade ago when I was desperately seeking answers for my own hair loss. She was a pioneer in education and support for those dealing with hai

158- Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for Fertility Jun 3, 2021 00:32:27 Dr. Heather Seay is a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine who has been in practice for 12 years. She is also a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine. In her practice at Eastern Bench Holistic Healthcare in Salt Lake City, she commonly works with women who have fertility issues. As more positive research about the benefits of acupuncture becomes available, more tradi

157- Manage PCOS Naturally with Dr. Aviva Romm May 20, 2021 00:43:20 Dr. Aviva Romm, MD is a Yale School of Medicine trained, board-certified family physician, specializing in women's health and obstetrics, but what makes her unique is she’s a midwife and an herbalist as well. She's the author of eight books on natural medicine, and I love her brand-new book, Hormone Intelligence, the Complete Guide to Calming Hormone Chaos and Restoring Your Body's Natural Bluepri

156- Natural Perimenopause & Menopause Solutions May 6, 2021 00:42:22 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

155- Hormone Repair- Menopause Edition Apr 22, 2021 00:36:52 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

154- The Betty Body, a Geeky Goddess' Guide to Balanced Hormones, Intuitive Eating... Apr 9, 2021 00:39:24 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

153- Connecting Your Emotions to Overall Health Mar 25, 2021 00:49:44 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. Liste

152 - Naturally Resolve Your Estrogen Dominance Mar 11, 2021 00:48:10 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 migrai

DrAlyCohen - 2-2021 Feb 25, 2021 00:45:00 We are not certain why, but people with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are found to have higher levels of BPA and other chemicals in their blood than those without PCOS, and it negatively impacts our hormones. We know there are unregulated man-made chemicals all around us, in our food, water, air, cosmetics, furniture, the list goes on. It can easily make you anxious and overwhelmed. We need p

150- It's Not Just Acne- Getting to the Root of PCOS Acne Feb 13, 2021 00:39:00 Acne is one of the most common, frustrating, and heartbreaking symptoms of PCOS. Dr. Shayne Peter is a functional medicine doctor and holistic dermatology specialist who's helped thousands of women resolve their acne. In this podcast we discuss nutritional deficiencies, skin care products, and the role of hormones in getting to the root cause of acne. Listen in or read the transcript as we discuss

149 - Jodi - Cohen - 1-2021.mp3 Jan 28, 2021 00:44:57 Jodi Cohen is a best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils. She is also the author of the brand new, fantastic book, Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body. Essential oils can be a powerful tool in your PCOS toolbox. Jodi offers practical advice that we can all use. Listen in or read the transcript as we discuss: - Ways to use essential oils to m

148- Vegetarian or Vegan Diet for PCOS? Jan 14, 2021 00:39:05 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 podcas

147- Epstein-Barr Virus the Root of Your Symptoms? Dec 21, 2020 00:38:09 If you have PCOS and also struggle with autoimmune issues like Hashimoto's, IBS, celiac, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, or chronic fatigue syndrome, then this episode is for you. Dr. Kasia Kines, one of the world’s leading experts on the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and Amy discuss the possible underlying factor of all of those autoimmune issues, as well as other symptoms that you haven't really bee

146 - The Opportunity in Your Diagnosis with Stacey Robbins Dec 3, 2020 00:37:21 Stacey Robbins is an inspiration. I love her sense of humor and sage approach to illness, healing, aging, and life in general. She encourages us to use every circumstance, including a diagnosis, to transform our victim mindset, rediscover our sense of humor, and learn to love ourselves again. Listen in (or read the transcript) as we discuss her journey through PCOS and Hashimoto’s, extreme weight

145- Should You Know Your PCOS Type? Nov 11, 2020 00:39:09 If you Google "PCOS" you may or may not connect with the first set of symptoms described. PCOS is experienced in many ways. This has led the PCOS community to begin to describe “types” or phenotypes of PCOS. I asked renowned reproductive endocrinologist, Dr. Rashmi Kudesia to help us make sense of the types of PCOS which are being discussed and the relative pros and cons of labeling the difference

144- 3 Health Changes to Make Before Trying to Conceive Oct 29, 2020 00:51:19 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 lu

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