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Join Sasha Ottey on the PCOS Challenge Radio Show as she speaks to Monika Woolsey, an expert in PCOS and nutrition for managing PCOS. Monika M. Woolsey, President and Founder of After the Diet Network, is a nutritionist and exercise physiologist with 25 years of experience in nutrition and exercise counseling. She received her bachelor's degree in Nutrition from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, and her master's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Tune in to the PCOS Challenge Radio Show to learn more about the best nutritional practices for women with PCOS. Join the free PCOS Challenge Support Network at www.pcoschallenge.com to find out more about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and help women beat PCOS.

Back by popular demand is Glenn Ellis our herbalist and homeopath! In this episode Sasha Ottey speaks with Health Educator and Clinical Consultant Glenn Ellis about the natural and holistic methods to combat the symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Glenn is author of Which Doctor?: A Guide to Good Health, an informative, easy-to-read holistic health handbook. For more information visit www.glennellis.com Tune in to learn more about alternative and complementary medicine approaches to treating PCOS and staying healthy.

In this segment Sasha Ottey speaks Dr. Andrea Dunaif, one of the world's most prominent PCOS researchers. She is Director of the Northwestern University NIH-Supported Specialized Center of Research (SCOR) on Sex and Gender Factors Affecting Women’s Health. Dr. Dunaif’s research focuses on the mechanisms linking reproduction and metabolism. Her studies have led the way in redefining PCOS as a major metabolic disorder that is a leading risk factor for type 2 diabetes. She has translated her findings into novel therapies for PCOS with insulin sensitizing drugs. Most recently, her group has mapped the first major susceptibility gene for the disorder. This spells progress! Dr. Dunaif will be able to tell us about the latest discoveries, developments, and medical breakthroughs in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome research. Tune in to learn more about PCOS the strides the medical community are taking to learn more about treating it. Join the free PCOS Challenge Support Network at www.pcoschallenge.com to find out more about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and help women beat PCOS.

In this segment, Sasha Ottey speaks with Rich Kay on overcoming obesity, and how you can too. Rich Kay was an obese information technology professional with countless health problems that impacted his life until he made a decision. After six months, he rid himself of over 75 pounds of fat, high cholesterol, borderline diabetes, sleep apnea, a fatty liver and anti-depressants through small simple changes. Now Rich Kay’s mental focus and energy level are incredible. He is now on a mission to help others attain their personal and professional goals and improve their quality of life through small simple changes. www.SmallSimpleChanges.com was launched to spread his message of inspiration and hope. Visit www.pcoschallenge.com to find out more about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and support women with PCOS

In this episode, Sasha Ottey speaks to Dr. Julie Walsh (www.drjuliewalsh.com), a naturopathic doctor about PCOS and how to naturally cope with the syndrome. Dr. Walsh utilizes the latest in functional medicine in combination with traditional Naturopathic Medicine to find the underlying cause of disease. Her approach encourages the body’s own self healing process for conditions such as obesity, blood sugar dysregulation, adrenal dysfunction, hormone imbalance, and gastrointestinal disorders. Because polycystic ovarian syndrome is a combination of all of these, she is an expert in this condition. If you are interested in improving your health once and for all, you will want to listen to this show. Tune in to to listen to Dr. Julie Walsh and learn other ways to deal with PCOS. Join the free PCOS Challenge Support Network at www.pcoschallenge.com to find out more about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and help women beat PCOS.

On Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 6pm, EDT Sasha Ottey will speak to Sherry Netherland, The Health and Fitness Humorist. Sherry has one mission - to motivate sedentary individuals to become physically active. She combines her healthcare and physical fitness expertise with her experience on the stand-up stage to get her audiences laughing and moving. You can find her websites at http://www.healthandfitnesshumorist.com/ and http://fitatanyageandanysize.com/. She promotes lifestyle changes that increase physical, mental and spiritual well-being through activity and laughter. Sherry will turn "I can't," "I don't have the time," and "I don't know how," into, "If I knew I would feel and look this good, I would have started sooner!" Sherry also has PCOS and will share how she manages her symptoms. Tune in on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 6pm EDT as Sherry shares how to live a healthier and happier life--even with PCOS. Join the free PCOS Challenge Support Network at www.pcoschallenge.com to find out more about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and help women beat PCOS.

Join Sasha Ottey on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 6 pm EDT as she speaks with Dr. Dayo Lanier, pediatrician, about teenagers and PCOS. Dr. Lanier is a board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, committed to serving as a health advocate for children, their families and their communities. She founded Pediatric Wellness Consultants, a pediatrician-directed wellness consulting company focused on developing and implementing health, fitness and nutrition programs for children and their families. Tune in on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 6pm EDT to find out more about healthy Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome lifestyle recommendations for teens.

Join Sasha Ottey on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 as she speaks to psychologist Dr. John Ryder. He is a psychologist, author of Positive Directions and mental fitness expert and will cover how to stay on the positive side of life and overcome the effects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Tune in on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 to gain positive insights from Dr. John Ryder on the PCOS Challenge Radio Show. Join the free PCOS Challenge Support Network at www.pcoschallenge.com to find out more about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and help women beat PCOS.

Join Sasha Ottey as she speaks to Monika Woolsey, an expert in PCOS and nutrition for managing PCOS. Monika M. Woolsey, President and Founder of After the Diet Network, is a nutritionist and exercise physiologist with 25 years of experience in nutrition and exercise counseling. She received her bachelor's degree in Nutrition from Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, and her master's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Tune in to the PCOS Challenge Radio Show to learn more about the best PCOS-specific nutrition and practices from Monika. Monika speaks to the women of the PCOS Challenge Community! Visit www.pcoschallenge.com to set up your free profile today!

In this segment, Sasha speaks to personal trainer Tony D'Alessandro. Tony D'Alessandro is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise, and is the founder of AmeriProFitness.com. Tony has been involved in fitness since the age of 14 and has been a lifelong advocate of health & fitness. Tony found a way to turn his passion of fitness into a way to help others achieve their fitness goals by becoming a speaker and trainer. AmeriProFitness.com is a state-of-the-art online fitness and nutrition program that includes interactive, online personal training & dedicated fitness coaching personally designed for each client. Join the free PCOS Challenge Support Network at www.pcoschallenge.com to find out more about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and help women beat PCOS

In this segment, Sasha Ottey speaks to Debi Silber--The Mojo Coach about how to keep healthy and fit even as a busy, stressed out mom. Debi is a Registered Dietitian, Personal Trainer, Whole Health Coach and Lifestyle Expert-Just for Moms. She's been branded "The Mojo Coach" because for nearly 20 years, she's inspired unfit, overweight and overwhelmed moms to "get their mojo back" through gradual, lifestyle change. Find out more about Debi Silber and how you can get your mojo back at www.TheMojoCoach.com. Tune in on February 11, 2009 at 6pm EST to get your "mojo" back!

In this segment, Sasha Ottey speaks to Mardie Caldwell, a Certified Open Adoption Practitioner, and author of several award winning books. Caldwell is the founder of the nationwide adoption organization Lifetime Adoption Center, LLC., at www.lifetimeadoption.com, and has assisted in over 1,800 successful adoptions and was one of the first adoption professionals on the Internet. Caldwell has experienced first hand the emotional pain of infertility, having been on 'both sides' with the loss of seven pregnancies and then conceiving a daughter by new technology. Caldwell also has one adopted son. It is Caldwell's goal to share with families the methods and plans which succeed and do not succeed. It is also her belief that adoption should be affordable and can be a wonderful 'pregnancy' for the adoptive couple. Tune in on February 4, 2009 at 6pm EST as Sasha Ottey speaks with Mardie Caldwell about adoption and the best ways to successfully make your family whole.

In this segment Sasha Ottey speaks to Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Dr. Kelly O. Elmore. Dr. Elmore will answer questions that women with PCOS have for their gynecologists. Tune in on January 28, 2009 at 6pm EST to learn more about PCOS from Dr. Elmore. Also, visit www.pcoschallenge.com to learn more.

In this segment Sasha Ottey speaks with two other women who are living with PCOS. Kelly from Virginia, and Nicole from Texas both share their own personal stories about dealing with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

In this segment, Sasha Ottey speaks with Rich Kay on overcoming obesity, and how you can too. Rich Kay was an obese information technology professional with countless health problems that impacted his life until he made a decision. After six months, he rid himself of over 75 pounds of fat, high cholesterol, borderline diabetes, sleep apnea, a fatty liver and anti-depressants through small simple changes. Now Rich Kay’s mental focus and energy level are incredible. He is now on a mission to help others attain their personal and professional goals and improve their quality of life through small simple changes. www.SmallSimpleChanges.com was launched to spread his message of inspiration and hope. Visit www.pcoschallenge.com to find out more about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and support women with PCOS