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PCOS Diva

Summary: PCOS Diva offers cutting edge information about PCOS, its research, treatment, lifestyle and diet. Founder of PCOSDiva.com, Amy Medling, has developed a community of supportive women interested in taking control of their PCOS and living their lives to the fullest while healing their bodies, minds and spirits. In this podcast series, Amy interviews leading physicians and experts to explore and explain PCOS and all of the challenges and joys that come with it.

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 49 – 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:09

There is no pill that can cure PCOS. Why not? PCOS is a very complex metabolic condition. No two women have exactly the same PCOS symptoms, though there are a few common factors we all share. Dr. Fiona McCulloch, one of my favorite PCOS physicians and thought leaders, has written a new book outlining 8 factors to consider and address in order to best treat your PCOS. Listen in as she explains: the single most important factor in healing PCOS exactly why extremely restrictive diets can never work for women with PCOS what the Insulin Index is and why is it more helpful than the Glycemic Index why women with PCOS are better off without dairy the right way to snack and structure meals & a snack combination to absolutely avoid

 48- 5 Types of PCOS and How to Treat Them- Which type are you? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:29

There is no one-size-fits-all PCOS diagnosis. “To see everyone with PCOS as having the same condition would be like to see everyone who has a headache as having the same condition,” says Dr. Lara Briden.  In her years of clinical experience, she has found 5 types of PCOS, each with unique requirements for treatment. Listen as this renowned expert discusses: The 5 types of PCOS Recommended (and not recommended) supplements or herbs for each type (including peony, licorice, Vitex, berberine, Inositols, selenium, zinc and vitamin D) Foods to avoid Questions for your doctor and the right way to ask them The relationship between PCOS, Hashimoto’s, and Thyroid

 47- Essential Oils for PCOS- How and What To Use | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 49:05

We’re taking supplements, exercising, working on stress reduction, and eating clean. So where do essential oils fit in to our PCOS lifestyle? I use them as a part of my daily regimen. Research shows that oils can help with everything from insulin and blood sugar control to hormone balance, stress reduction, and even help decrease the cortisol that’s prevalent with PCOS women. Essential oils can also help with other common PCOS symptoms such as GI inflammation, candida, yeast, anxiety, and depression. I invited Dr. Meaghan Kirschling to explain some of the basics. Listen as she explains: How to choose the right oils and dosages for your symptoms How to identify a well-made pure essential oil When and how to choose a carrier oil Safe and effective methods for using oils Link to the blog post about reflexology points and castor oil packs (Also included is an info-graphic Dr. Meaghan made about PCOS and essential oils.) Dr. Meaghan’s article, “Have You Tried This? Alternative PCOS Treatment and Exercise“ Dr. Meaghan’s podcast, “Managing PCOS From Teen Years to Menopause“ There has been a drastic increase in essential oils over the past few years.  Much of this growth is due to companies like Young Living and doTERRA. We are not affiliated with either company.  Both Young Living and doTerra have made essential oils more mainstream and these oils have been made slightly different from traditional essential oils and aromatherapy.  Since so many individuals use these oils, we did want to focus on how they could be utilized.  However, the most important thing is that you make sure that you are using your oils in a safe manner.  Also, please realize that there is a difference between brands and types of essential oils.   This podcast is meant for educational purposes about essential oils, how specific oils and components of plants can help with PCOS. This podcast is not meant to substitute medical care or provide medical recommendations.  It is recommended to use essential oils in the care of a certified aromatherapist. If you need specific advice, please seek the care of a qualified provider.

 46- PCOS & Acne: Tips From a Pro | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:54

Persistent acne is the bane of many women with PCOS.  If you believe the ads, there are countless magical products out there which will give you a perfect complexion in 30 days. “It’s pretty preposterous,” says master aesthetician, Valerie Tukey.  Val successfully treats many clients with PCOS and finds several common elements, particularly inflammation. Listen in to our conversation as she explains the expected and unexpected (pillowcases & toothpaste!) ways that your pores become clogged as well as: How to find a knowledgeable aesthetician Things that you can do to improve cystic acne 3 supplements she recommends to her clients Foods to avoid if you’re acne prone Is coconut oil the best natural moisturizer alternative? As promised, here is the special 15% off your retail purchase (one time use) coupon code for PRIIA Cosmetics: PCOSD

 45- Dr. Asprey’s PCOS Protocol | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:28

By popular demand… When Dr. Lana Asprey learned that PCOS would keep her from conceiving, she began a journey of research and experimentation that led to 2 healthy children and a protocol for helping other women with PCOS achieve health and fertility.  A combination of diet that crowds out inflammatory foods, carefully chosen supplements, and gentle detoxification is the key to her success. Listen in as Dr. Asprey shares about: Her battle with PCOS and candida Liver and gut health and their effect on hormones and estrogen dominance Endocrine disruptors, their impact, and the unexpected sources Recommended tests Epigenetics and using lifestyle to control those factors that might influence our offspring

 44- Tap Yourself Happy: a Super-Effective Self-Care Technique | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:44

“You can’t hate yourself happy, and you can’t criticize yourself thin, and you can’t shame yourself healthy. That’s the strategy that so many women are using and it’s important to address the emotional side of weight loss and to take a different approach.” –Jessica Ortner Who am I to take care of myself when so many people depend on me? I hear this all the time.  The fact is that self-care is not a reward. It is an essential ingredient to living, to surviving, to having a healthy life. “Tapping” is a technique I use myself of literally tapping with your fingers on acupressure points in order to relax your body and/or change your mindset. It is useful for alleviating cravings, stress, anxiety, and much more. Tapping expert Jessica Ortner stopped by the podcast to explain how tapping can help a woman understand the motivation behind certain behaviors and consciously reprogram her response. Listen as we discuss: The practice of tapping and how to begin The critical importance of self-care and pleasure Why we feel that we need to practice diet and deprivation The reason behind the clenching feeling in our stomach, back pain, or insomnia Please listen and learn to love yourself and your body through tapping.

 43- Moving Your Body- Moving Your Life | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:02

Erin Stutland has cracked the code. She has developed a method of exercising which will inspire you, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Her unique combination of joyous movement (imagine looking forward to your work-out) and mantras comes together in a powerfully positive mind/body experience that can change how you feel about, well… everything. You’re only one workout away from feeling good again, but it has to be the right type of workout. Listen as we discuss how movement in your body creates movement in your life.

 42- The Most Important Habit for Thriving with PCOS | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:12

“Honoring yourself is not about why and how to pamper yourself, and it’s not about turning your back on those who need you. The issues surrounding giving and receiving are much deeper. When you honor yourself you are respecting, appreciating, and giving birth to your best self, so that you can give creatively and abundantly in ways that honor others.” –Patricia Spadaro Self-care is possibly the most important part of thriving with PCOS.  Without it, all the diet and lifestyle changes are diminished.  It also may be the hardest part for many women (like me). Ask yourself: Am I “allergic” to saying no? Do I confuse constantly being busy with being strong? Is constant giving the source of my chronic stress? Where am I on my to-do list? Do I feel guilty when taking time for myself? Is sacrificing an excuse to avoid rejection or confrontation? Patricia Spadaro says it is time to open your heart and say, “I deserve to bring forth my gifts.” In this podcast we discuss how to establish the healthy habit of honoring yourself. It is a habit that will improve your life; I promise.

 41- Precision Medicine- It’s About YOU [Expert Interview] | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:20

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?

 40- It’s Not You, It’s Me: Radical Self-Care and Acceptance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:25

“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 “A lot of women say, ‘I don’t have the luxury of taking care of myself.’ The reality is you don’t have the luxury not to.”

 39- You, Your Partner and PCOS: a Fertility Puzzle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:55

I sat down with fertility expert, Brigit Danner and asked her one key question.  “If a woman with PCOS who is trying to get pregnant has changed her diet and her lifestyle, has added some appropriate nutritional supplements and is seeing a fertility specialist, but she’s still having a hard time getting pregnant, what are some of the other factors that she should be thinking about and considering?” Listen in as she shares some fertility considerations and tips you may not have thought about including: How does your age but also the age of your partner factor into fertility? Does a partner’s stress, nutrition, supplements and lifestyle impact his fertility? How can you best approach discussing fertility with your partner? What role does your relationship with your partner and your own mindset play?

 37- The Power of Perspective | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:06

“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   Nancy Dunne teaches high-androgen, inherently insulin resistant women diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to maximize the many advantages we are born with & to minimize aspects that cause distress. In consultation, women living with PCOS are guided to learn behaviors that help create optimal well-being. As a postmenopausal woman with PCOS, having raised a peaceful, positive, thriving daughter who has PCOS & successfully treated hundreds of other women, she can assure us all that the rewards of naturopathically-informed self-care are profound & utterly reliable. She has served in a variety of volunteer leadership roles in the naturopathic medical profession with passion & gratitude. She earned her medical degree at National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1989 & a Master of Arts/Applied Behavioral Science from Bastyr University in 2002. Before that she was an obstetrical RN & a homebirth midwife. She is fascinated with aging & dying & what comes next! Nancy Dunne can be found at: www.PCOSConsultations.com

 36 – Answers About Ovasitol, Inositols and Male Fertility | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:47

You have a lot of questions about Ovasitol, inositols and male fertility. I invited Dr. Mark H. Ratner, an expert on all of these topics, to join the podcast and answer your most burning questions.  Every woman considering getting pregnant will benefit from his clear explanations and sage advice.  Listen in as we discuss: What are Ovaitol and inositols and how do they work? Why many doctors don’t understand the benefits of inositols for PCOS Can I take Ovasitol with metformin or if I am pregnant or nursing? Supplements that benefit sperm quality and motility Current research and clinical trials on inositols, Ovasitol and male infertility Dr. Mark H. Ratner  is the Regional Director of Male Reproductive Medicine at Shady Grove Fertility Center in Washington, DC.  He is also the Medical Director of Theralogix, a DC-based company which develops products focused on nutrition and reproductive health.

 35- Managing PCOS From Teen Years to Menopause | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:47

Women diagnosed with PCOS are often told that they will suffer the symptoms their entire lives. Dr. Meaghan Kirschling and Health Coach Wendy Borhauer, founders of Beyond the Basics Health Academy, disagree.  Diagnosis is just the first step toward balance and healing. Whether you are a teenager being told you will “grow out of it” or woman in menopause, there are actions you can take today to begin healing. Listen in as we discuss: Signs, symptoms and treatment of PCOS in adolescents Why women with PCOS often feel better than ever during menopause 3 things they tell women to do in order to lose weight and balance hormones Why and when you should detox How your relationship with food affects PCOS, no matter your age The supplements they recommend All PCOS Diva podcasts are now A full transcript follows. Dr. Meaghan Kirschling, DC. APRN. RN. MS Dr. Meaghan Kirschling, has both an allopathic and alternative medical background, receiving a Doctor of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University, a B.S. in Nursing and Exercise Science from Valparaiso University, a Masters of Nutrition from the University of Connecticut Bridgeport, and a Masters of Nursing in Women’s Health from University of Cincinnati. Before coming to Synapse is 2006, she worked as a floor nurse for six years in the Organ Transplant Unit at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital. In 2010, she moved to Germany to be one of the first doctors to provide chiropractic services to military personnel overseas. At Baumholder Health Clinic, she helped create an integrative environment & worked closely with MDs, DOs, PTs, & others. She also was a faculty member for the University of Maryland during this time, & taught health science classes.

 34 – This Ain’t Your Mama’s Yoga | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:24

“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. A full transcript follows.  

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