Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 8 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Going Keto-Green To Flip the PCOS Perimenopausal Switch With Dr. Anna Cabeca Today I have with me Dr. Anna Cabeca, who's an expert in women's health and functional medicine. She's an Emory University trained and board-certified gynecologist and obstetrician and she's also certified in integrative medicine and anti-aging/regenerative medicine. She specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and their natural alternatives, and she also focuses on successful menopause and age management medicine. Dr. Cabeca's years of experience in her private practice, along with her own journey of transformation, has placed her as one of the most in-demand speakers regarding restorative health and women's health issues. In this episode, we discuss how hormone production dips as a woman ages, leading to increased visceral fat which is especially difficult for women with PCOS. By pairing keto-diet staples with foods that

Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 8 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Ultimate Pre- and Post-conception Care With Sarah Clark Today, Sarah Clark, a good friend and repeat podcast guest is joining us once again. We’ll be chatting about everything pre-and post-conception care. This is something that is near and dear to my heart. She is a certified life coach as well as a health coach. Sarah is the author of Fabulously Fertile and few other books as well. Her coaching program drastically helps her clients live better lives. A lot of people go on the pill for acne or painful periods. When they come off the pill, a lot of times the issue is still there. The pill simply acted as a Band-Aid, and it some cases it can be worse when come coming off the pill. The problem hasn’t been fixed and now they are struggling with infertility. During this episode, we’ll dive deep into the food and nutrition part of things. Many people struggle with different symptoms, pains, illness, etc. The problem is we’ve

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 8 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Hands-On Ways of Healing Your PCOS with Dr. Meaghan Kirshling When it comes to structural treatments and how to treat PCOS, it can be hard to know where to turn and what to do. Sometimes people aren’t talking about the things out there that can help you. Today we will be diving into hands-on ways of healing your PCOS. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Meaghan Kirshling. Dr. Kirshling has an allopathic and alternative medicine background with an overall passion for health. She has her doctor of chiropractic from Northwestern’s health and science university as well as a bachelor’s degree in nursing and exercise science. She also has 3 Master’s degrees. Dr. Kirshling has served as an organ transplant nurse as well as served as a civilian with the Army as a chiropractor oversee. Today we will be talking about something that isn’t as commonly discussed with PCOS. The core of our reprodu

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 8 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Busting Through PCOS Diet Myths with Martha McKittrick There are a ton of diets as well as tons of advice flying around out there about what you should be eating when you have PCOS. Like most diets, that information is more often than not inaccurate, a myth or not based in facts. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Martha McKittrick. Martha is a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator. She is also a health and wellness coach with a private practice in New York City. With over 25 years of experience in nutrition, she specializes in weight management, PCOS, cardiovascular health and diabetes, just to name a few. She has had a special interest in nutrition since 2000, and is considered a pioneer in the field of PCOS. Martha helps health professionals and those struggling with PCOS. Martha is extremely passionate about helping people with PCOS and understands the lack of awareness

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 8 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Pregnancy and PCOS Q&A with Dr. Aviva Rom Are you pregnant? Are you thinking about becoming pregnant? If so, this episode is for you. Our guest today shares great tips, tricks and insights into navigating a healthy pregnancy while having PCOS. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Aviva Rom. Dr. Aviva is a midwife and herbalist. She is board certified in family medicine with obstetrics who’s been bridging traditional medicine with good science for three decades. Her focus is on total health ecology. Dr. Aviva currently lives in western Massachusetts in the countryside. She had an early inspiration to become a physician. She went to college at age 15 to become an MD. She was then exposed to herbal medicine and became passionate. She actually found out her grandma was an herbalist. Additionally, she began to explore the role of diet and lifestyle as well as exposure on our health.

Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 1 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Planning and Achieving Your PCOS Goals With Maria Horstmann Movement is an essential part of our overall health, especially when addressing PCOS. Whether it is a few minutes a day, a couple hours a week or an hour a day, any bit of movement is important for our wellbeing and ability to function well. During this episode, we have an expert on movement who can help anyone get started or get them where they want to go. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Maria Horstmann. Maria is a Speaker, Health and Insulin Resistance Coach, Personal Trainer, and Corporate Wellness Consultant. She made the decision to trade in the corporate lifestyle to help busy professionals and go-getters set and reach their goals so they can do more, live more and expand their quality of life. Maria has an MBA from Emory and has completed trainings in Insulin Resistance and Nutritional Endocrinology. Maria enjoy

Welcome to Episode 10 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: What's Holding You Back From Losing Weight With Dr. Angela Tran Do you have PCOS and are struggling to lose weight? If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Angela Tran. Dr. Tran is a board-certified internal medicine and bariatric physician. She has practiced in primary care since 2007. Dr. Tran recognized obesity as the root cause of many diseases diagnosed in her office. She understands the barriers that impact weight loss. Today we will talk about those barriers as they relate to women with PCOS. Weight loss is a huge struggle in women with PCOS. Because of this, Dr. Tran's practice is dedicated solely to weight management. Everyone has a unique body and a unique metabolism. There is not a one-sized fits all approach that will work. The key is mindset and setting yourself up to feel like you are winning the game. Dr. Tran claims t

Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Improving Your Gut Health to Reverse Your PCOS Symptoms with Dr. Tom O'Bryan You have PCOS and you struggle with various symptoms but you don’t know what to do or you haven’t seen results in reducing those symptoms. Have no fear, Dr. Tom O’Bryan is here to help. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Tom O’Bryan. When it comes to getting healthy, it is Dr. Tom O’Bryan’s goal to make it easy to do the right thing. Today we are talking about gut health and how you can start reversing PCOS Symptoms.Dr. Tom O’Bryan is considered a Sherlock Homes for chronic disease. He is an internationally recognized speaker on topics such as food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. He is the author of two books and founder of thedr.com. When people are diagnosed with a condition, whatever the diagnosis is, it’s likely they have fallen over a waterfall and land

Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: What Your Cycle Says About Your Health With Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Your cycle isn’t just about having babies, it’s so much more than that. It can be a key indicator of your overall health. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. She is a Certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner. She teaches women to monitor their periods for natural birth control, conception and overall help. Lisa is also an author and podcast host. Most women find fertility awareness for a specific purpose. Although, many start to realize how the cycle relates to overall health. The first day of your menstrual cycle is the first day of your period, but isn’t just your period. Not only does your menstrual cycle help detect pregnancy, it is also a sign of health. There are ways to improve your health without drugs. We will talk more about this in this episode.

Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: How to Track Your Cycles Like a Pro With Rob Milnes Today we are talking about everything related to fertility, tracking and ovulation. I am joined by the CEO of Fertility Focus, how will share his story and the tracking device that focusing on fertility monitoring. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Rob Milnes. Rob’s work in female heath care started in 1998. He has helped bring to market various products. Now he is focused on fertility. Rob and his wife struggled to conceive for numerous years. He went onto finance a business and complete the process to see it to launch to help with ovulation tracking. We chat about a very common topic, tracking ovulation and tracking your cycles with PCOS. This is a common topic I see all the time. It can be a source of frustration for many women and couples. During our conversation, Rob and I talk about different types of tests and trackers out

Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Conquering Your PCOS Through Genetics and Fasting With Dr. Felice Gersh Is PCOS linked to genetics? The answer is yes. Learn more about genetics and fasting and the role they play in PCOS during this important episode. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Felice Gersh. She is a double board-certified OBGYN and integrative medicine practitioner. Dr. Gersh completed her undergrad at Princeton University and her medical degree at the Southern California School of Medicine. She went on to complete her  residency as an OBGYN. Most recently she spent two years in a fellowship program in integrative medicine. Dr. Gersh specializes in all aspects of female health. She participates in many national and international speaking engagements. Additionally, she has published her first book "PCOS SOS". During this episode, Dr. Gersh and I talk about a variety of topics. She provides great insight

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast:Improving Your Fertility With Compassion With Aimee Raupp This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Aimee Raupp. Aimee is an acupuncturist and knows a lot about PCOS and the right ways to prep for pregnancy. She’s a renowned health and wellness expert and Author of Chill Out and Get Healthy, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant and Body Belief. She holds a Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental medicine as well as a Bachelor’s degree in biology. When first starting out, Aimee began a general practice. She realized most women have hormonal issues, and most conditions stem from a hormonal issue. Aimee has a passion for helping women address their symptoms and improve their lives and loves to see the lab numbers reflect this.Aimee believes everyone needs to prepare for pregnancy. Many of us prepare for marriage, buying a house and many other things yet we think we can just stop taking

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Hope After Miscarriage: Melissa’s Story Did you know miscarriage is almost twice as likely in women with PCOS? During this episode a special guest shares her experience with PCOS, an unfortunate miscarriage and how she developed a passion for helping others with PCOS. This week on The PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Melissa Christie. She is an Australian mom and singing teacher and the founder of PCOS Pathways. She also wrote the book the PCOS Journal. She has dedicated her time to understanding the condition and her experience of it. Despite the healing journey Melissa has on, Melissa miscarried her first child. With the rates of miscarriage almost double in women with PCOS, Melissa set about healing her PCOS once and for all. What she found was a lack of resources and support. She decided she wanted to contribute to changing that. Melissa then began creating the PCOS

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: The Cure for Dieting: All About Intuitive Eating With Stephanie Dodier What is your personal relationship with food? Is it positive? Is it negative? How might your personal relationship with food be impacting other areas of your life? This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Stephanie Dodier. Stephanie is a nutritionist, emotional eating expert, founder of the Beyond the Food Academy and host of Beyond the Food Show. She helps women stop overeating and emotional eating, find food freedom and end food obsession. Today we are discussing how you relate to food.Diets come and go and ultimately they are not successful. Stephanie had her first diet at 12. That mentality and cycle continued until she was 38. Part of the issue was because of the weight cycling, the yoyo dieting. When Stephanie started in the world of natural health, food was presented as the soluti

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Getting Down to the Basics of PCOS Care With Dr. Carol Lourie From integrative medicine to acupuncture and naturopathic practices, there are various ways to heal your PCOS naturally and we'll be discussing a few of our favorites on this episode. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Carol Lourie. She is a special guest with three decades worth of experience working with women dealing with hormonal imbalances. She uses integrative medicine, acupuncture and naturopathic practices to help women. Dr. Lourie worked in doctor’s office that received patients that standard medicine couldn’t help. This really opened her eyes to natural healing and what it could do for people. Carol has always been a champion for women and women’s health. Her fascination with chronic illness led to her concentration with PCOS.During this episode we discuss a variety of topics from me

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 7 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: How Toxins Impact PCOS With Sophia Ruan Gushee Do you know what’s in the products you're using? Have you ever considered how many toxins linger in your everyday household items? Over 85,000 chemicals have been introduced into American commerce since World War II and less than one percent have been studied for safety. These products show up in our homes every day. During this episode we’ll be chatting about toxins and their impact, for everyone and specifically for those with PCOS. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Sophia Ruan Gushee. Sophia is a sought-after expert for panels, podcasts, radio shows and other mediums. Sophia has been featured on the most popular platforms, including the Dr. Oz Show, HEALTH magazine, Family magazine, MindBodyGreen, Today.com, and Well+Good. Additionally, Sophia hosts her own podcast, Practical Nontoxic Living

Welcome to Episode 12 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Addressing PCOS in Teens with Dr. Jessica Drummond  Do you have a teenager with PCOS? Maybe you need help knowing where to start or would like more information regarding PCOS and how to help your child. This episode dives into important information regarding birth control for teenagers, managing PCOS and parenting a child with PCOS.This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Jessica Drummond. Jessica is a pelvic floor specialist with two decades of experience in women’s and pelvic health as a physical therapist and a functional nutritionist. Additionally she owns a private women’s clinic health and nutrition coaching practice. In this episode, Jessica and I talk about how she got involved in women’s health, important information parents of children with PCOS need to know and great ways to get started and help your child.  Episode Spotlights: How Dr

Welcome to Episode 11 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: How to Recharge Your Libido With Dr. Keesha Ewers (Warning: The content of this podcast contains mature subject matter that may not be suitable for children.) You go through experiences in childhood so you can gain wisdom in adulthood. Most people who struggle with PCOS are a perfectionist or a recovering one. Each one of us is a unique puzzle that has to be solved. There is no once-size fits all approach. Learn more about discovering yourself, getting your mojo back and taking steps towards having your mojo back in this episode.This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Keesha Ewers. Dr. Keesha is an integrative medicine expert, Doctor of Sexology, a psychotherapist, herbalist and she’s board certified in functional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. She’s also the founder and medical director for integrative medicine health certification program. In this episode

Welcome to Episode 10 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Discovering Your Best Self During the Four Seasons of Your Cycle  The weather is finally changing here in sunny South Florida and I thought it would be the perfect time to bring up the "seasons" of our cycle that happen each month within our bodies. This episode is short and sweet, and was given as a Facebook Live earlier this year to my students in The PCOS Revolution 90-day Reset so I hope you enjoy it! We're going to discuss how to maximize your energy based on the four phases of your cycle, and how knowing where you are in your cycle can be beneficial to your work, sleep and exercise routine so let's dive in! Resources Mentioned In This Episode: WomanCode by Alisa Vitti The Red Tent by Anita Diamant  Blossom-Evergreen Herbs Help Us Spread The Word! If this episode has taught you just one thing, I would love if you could head on o

Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Becoming Your Own Health Detective with Dr. Alison Goggin As most of us know, getting to the root of your PCOS symptoms require a little detective work.  Functional medicine is simply looking at the body as a whole and addressing issues from a holistic perspective. During this episode, learn more about functional medicine and how it can help with PCOS and hormonal imbalances.This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Alison Goggin. Dr. Goggin practices chiropractic and functional medicine along with applied kinesiology in St. Louis, Missouri. She utilizes different treatments to help women reach their goals in working with thyroid and hormonal issues.In this episode, Dr. Goggin and I talk about her approach to women’s health. We dive into functional medicine and balancing hormones. She shares insight about her own journey with hormonal issues as well as lifestyle recomm

Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Evidence-Based Nutrition Strategies For PCOS With Hillary Wright Nutrition is a key factor in fertility and getting pregnant with PCOS. There are many cases where individuals have benefited from focusing on diet. On today’s episode we explore fertility and PCOS as well as diet and weight loss. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am joined by Hillary Wright. Hillary has over 30 years’ experience as a nutrition educator, writer and consultant. She is also a registered dietician with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a master’s degree from Boston University in health education. Additionally, Hillary is the author of two books.In this episode, Hillary and I discuss everything from how Hillary got started in the world of fertility and PCOS to nutrition related to pregnancy, recommended diet and various findings from Hilla

Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: How to Boost Your Moods and Energy With Dr. Gretchen Kubacky [To register for The Three Pearls to Overcoming Your PCOS Symptoms Naturally, go to https://www.thepcosrevolution.com/workshop] What feels right to you? With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming to manage PCOS and know what to do. During this episode, an expert shares insightful information related to having, managing and living with PCOS. There is no perfect way to do this PCOS thing. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Gretchen Kubacky. She is a health psychologist with private practice in Southern California. She is also a certified PCOS educator and frequent lecturer on women’s health. Dr. Kubacky founded PCOSwellness.com after struggling with PCOS herself and going through surgery every year for 20 years of her life. In this episode, Dr. Gretchen Kubacky and

To join our FREE workshop, go to www.thepcosrevolution.com/workshop! Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: The Best Functional Medicine Approaches For PCOS With Dr. Dian Ginsberg, MD Sit back and hold on because this episode might just be the most crucial one for understanding your PCOS from a deeper perspective. What really is normal? When looking at your lab results, what ranges should you really be looking for? Learn more about understanding your lab results and how functional medicine can help with PCOS during this episode. T This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Dian Ginsberg. Dr. Dian Ginsberg completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Bowman-Gray School of Medicine in North Carolina. Through Dr. Ginsberg’s extensive experience, she developed a special interest for functional medicine. This passion now encompasses a particular concentration o

Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: What Every Woman Must Know About The Pill With Dr. Jolene Brighten Birth control can be very helpful but is often misunderstand and over-prescribed for PCOS.  On top of that, many women with PCOS don’t have a full understanding of birth control, side effects and all that goes along with it. In this episode, we shed light on birth control and the impact it can have on your body. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am having a conversation with Dr. Jolene Brighten. Dr. Brighten is a functional naturopathic medical doctor and nutritional biochemist with a focus on women’s endocrine health. She is recognized as a leading expert in post birth control syndrome and the long term side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives. Dr. Jolene Brighten is a speaker, women’s health advocate, author and medical advisor. In this episode, Dr. Brighten and I talk about her book and what inspired her b

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Taking Charge of Your Hormones & Sugar Cravings With Dr. Mariza Snyder The world full of toxins that we live impacts our health and hormones every single day. Hormones are simply chemical messengers. Many women face hormonal imbalances or struggles. Essential oils can be used for a variety of purposes, including balancing hormones. Learn more about managing hormones, essential oils and different ways to practice self-love. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Mariza Snyder. Dr. Snyder is a functional practitioner as well as a national best-selling author. For the past 10 years, Dr. Snyder has lectured at wellness centers, conferences and corporations on essential oils, nutrition, health and detoxification. She has been featured in various publications. In this episode, Dr. Snyder and I dive into a variety of yummy topics related to self-care, women’s health and ess

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: PCOS Period Q&A with Dr. Lara Briden As we all know, it's extremely common to use the pill to "treat" PCOS. Although, it’s not the only way. On today’s episode, we explore PCOS, your periods and the pill. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Lara Briden, a naturopathic doctor and period revolutionary who has been working in women’s health for almost 25 years. She’s leading the change to better periods and his the author of “The Period Repair Manual”. Her book is a manifesto of natural treatment to improve hormones and periods. In this episode, Dr. Lara Briden and I have insightful conversations regarding PCOS, your menstrual cycles and the effects that the pill can have on them. We explore the motivation Dr. Lara Briden had to explore women’s health and the work she does as well as various important topics related to PCOS. From defining PCOS to treatments, lack of research and bi

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: How To Use CBD Oil to Help Overcome Hormonal Imbalances With Dr. Cade Copeland CBD, or cannibidiol, has a number of medical and therapeutic properties. Nowadays, it has been widely used to address anxiety as well as chronic pain, poor sleep, depression, ADHD, and more. For today’s guest, CBD has been useful for patients who have PCOS and he tells us just how to know if it will work for you.This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Cade Copeland, a Chiropractor and Functional practitioner in Naples, FL for the last 10 years. He graduated from NWHSU in 2009 and has dedicated his life to working with families to address health issues through a multidisciplinary approach. Instead of focusing on what is wrong, Dr. Cade’s philosophy is to build upon what is right.In this episode, we speak about CBD, its uses, benefits, recommended dosages and its difference with THC. Before we dive

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 6 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: A Journey Back from Missing Periods & Hashimoto's Hello again and welcome back to our new season! I hope you've been enjoying some sunshine and are ready to kick off an amazing Season 6 with me.Ever felt unheard at the doctor’s office? You’re not alone. Often times, doctors allot 10-15 minutes to diagnose each patient. And we all know that this is not sufficient. Which is why it's very important to learn how to navigate the conventional healthcare system to receive the care that you want and deserve. This week on PCOS Revolution Podcast, I am joined by Adrienne Nolan-Smith, holistic health speaker and wellness expert. In her personal and professional experience, Adrienne has seen how integrative health and wellness are key to preventing and reversing disease. When she was 11, Adrienne was diagnosed with Lyme disease. Her conventional doctor prescribed antibiotics, but they didn

Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 5 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: 8 Simple Ways to Conquer Your Cravings Hello and welcome back…I hope you’re having a fabulous start to your summer and wanted to let you know that we have reached the final episode of season 5! I’ll be taking a little break for some summertime R&R with my kids and hubby but I didn’t want to leave you hanging without talking about one of my biggest issues when it comes to PCOS...cravings! This week, I will be sharing some insights and strategies that I think you are going to find very helpful. The better we understand our cravings, the more equipped we are to deal with them without feeling guilty or deprived. You’ll discover why cravings aren’t really your fault, and what may be causing them. Do you ever notice how some foods make you crave more food? This is how processed food is designed – to keep us wanting more. This ties into the topic of portion control too

Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 5 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Creating Your Own PCOS Mini-Retreat at Home On today's episode, I just wanted to share a little secret that has really helped me keep my PCOS symptoms in remission and has been a lifesaver when trying to balance having a full practice and being the mom and stepmom to four amazing preteens. So what do you think? Are you ready to plan your PCOS mini-retreat to give your brain, body and soul that much-needed rejuvenation? I hope you said “yes!” because this is an investment in your self-care that you won’t regret! If you’ve decided to go for it, pick a date and put it on your calendar in the next 48 hours, and when you do, head over to Instagram and DM me to let me know what your retreat will consist of! If you enjoyed listening to this episode, you have to check out The PCOS Revolution Academy 90 day Reset, where we go through all of these topics in an easy to fol

Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 5 of the The PCOS Revolution Podcast:Your Period As Your Report Card According to Chinese Medicine This episode is a special Facebook Live session from our PCOS Revolution 90-Day Reset private Facebook group where we discuss how to address PCOS at the root each week. On today's episode we delve into the period through the eyes of a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner (warning: not for the squeamish!) and see what can be the most helpful for straightening out unpredictable cycles, clotty cycles and painful cramps naturally.  To learn more about how you can join The PCOS Revolution 90-Day Reset, click the link below or send us an email at [email protected]! LINKS: Blossom Herbs by Evergreen Herbs Florida Complete WellnessThe PCOS Revolution 90-Day ResetT Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some fee

Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 5 of the The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Beyond Birth Control: Emilee's Story When Emilee was a teenager, she was given one option to treat her severely irregular cycles: birth control pills. Even though her mother and sister both were diagnosed with PCOS, she found it extremely hard to get clear answers on other options that could naturally support her PCOS symptoms. In this episode, Emilee shares how she went from having only 2 periods each year to having a 35-day cycle and ultimately achieving pregnancy naturally (after experiencing a pregnancy loss with fertility medications) using the strategies taught in The PCOS Revolution 90-Day Reset. "About a year ago I remember being so lost on my PCOS journey. I wanted so badly to find a way to conceive naturally, it’s always been a huge goal of mine. But without a regular cycle (period maybe twice a year) it seemed so far out of reach. Last summer I stumbled upon the

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 5 of the The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Overcoming Infertility & PCOS Naturally: Stephanie's Story After ten years of being on birth control and then undergoing several attempts at medicated fertility treatment, Stephanie shares her journey of what finally made the difference in taking control of her PCOS symptoms and ultimately conceiving naturally. In search of a deeper reason as to why her body wasn't working as it should, she sought guidance through listening to this podcast, educating herself about PCOS and joining our PCOS Revolution 90-Day Reset program.  In this episode, Stephanie shares what finally made the difference in getting her hormones, energy and fertility on track. Links Mentioned: -Woman Code by Alisa Vitti  -Fertility Friday podcast -The Smart Couple's Guide to Getting Pregnant, An Integrative Approach by Farrar Duro, AP, FABORM -Florida Complete Wellness <br

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 5 of the The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Live Fertility Q&A With Dr. Kenneth Gelman Welcome back to this week’s episode of The PCOS Revolution podcast! In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, I recently did a live Q&A with Dr. Kenneth Gelman of IVFMD. In this interview, we answer questions from our audience on Facebook and Instagram and I have to admit every time I do a live Q&A with him, I learn something new! So I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did and that it brings you a little light if you’re struggling with trying to conceive. Even if you’re not trying yet, I encourage you to listen to this episode or share it with a friend in need. Topics discussed: -How to address endometritis from a nutritional perspective -What to do about low progesterone -When to consider acupuncture during an IVF procedure -The best strategies to prepare for fertility tr

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 5 of the The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Nourishing Your PCOS Symptoms with NutritionWith Special Guest Lisa Johnston, MS, RD, CDE In today's episode, we're going to get to the bottom of how to nourish yourself the right way with Lisa Johnston, MS, RD/LD, CDE. Lisa is a registered dietitian nutritionist who specializes in PCOS and diabetes and helps women improve their overall quality of life and hormonal health. She has been practicing since 2007 and owns a private nutrition practice called Nourish Nutrition & Diabetes in Oklahoma City. After years of seeing women struggle with cycles of overly restrictive eating, overindulgence, and guilt, Lisa's goal is to help women develop realistic and sustainable nutrition approaches. Using a whole food approach that promotes hunger control and prevents cravings, women are able to eat food they enjoy and still lose weight and gain control of PCOS. In

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 5 of the The PCOS Revolution podcast: Easing Stress & Anxiety With Mindfulness Hi everyone and welcome back to the first episode of Season 5 today! I’ve invited two very special guests on our show today to speak about how you can take control of your stress using a few simple techniques. Mindfulness and hypnosis have been successfully used to help reduce anxiety when faced with infertility, PCOS and endometriosis. I wanted to give you a few tips since this is something we ask our patients at Florida Complete Wellness to try both during their acupuncture treatments and at home when preparing for an upcoming medicated cycle or just trying to get their stress levels under control. Some of you might know Sara Clark who’s a guest we’ve had on my podcast twice already and along with hosting her own podcast Get Pregnant Naturally, She is the author of Fabulously Fertile – Supercharge your Fertility Na

Welcome to Episode 12 of Season 4 of the The PCOS Revolution podcast: BBT Charting for PCOS Revisited In this episode, I revisit BBT charting from Season 3 and talk about why it's so important for PCOS. I dive into the best ways of BBT (basal body temperature) charting to jumpstart your fertility and take charge of your cycle. As a result of going over this method with hundreds of fertility patients throughout the years to help them achieve "cycle sanity" and ultimately a healthy pregnancy, this episode goes deep into the how's and why's of BBT charting. About The Host: Farrar Duro is an expert in PCOS whose accomplishments include: – Currently practicing reproductive acupuncture, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ and herbal medicine at Florida Complete Wellness in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Becoming a board-certified acupuncture physician,  graduating from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine and performing h

Welcome to Episode 11 of Season 4 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast: Soothing Your PCOS Symptoms with Essential Oils Special Message: Our absolutely FREE PCOS Revolution 30-Day Jumpstart is back!! To register, go to www.freePCOScourse.com to get started! On today's episode, I speak to one of my longtime friends LaNae Muench about how to use essential oils to soothe PCOS symptoms such as: -hair loss -PMS -acne -mood swings -weight gain If you've ever wondered about how essential oils can help with all of the above (and more) tune in today for some Essential Oil 101 fun! Links: Doterra Metabolic Guide Florida Complete Wellness Essential Oil Recipes Mentioned:  -Hormonal and PMS Relief -Cool your Hot Mess -He’ll Never Know -Fertility Blend -Hair Stay There -Hair growth -Acne Relief Join me over at thepcosr

Special Message: Our absolutely FREE PCOS Revolution 30-Day Jumpstart is back!! To register, go to www.freePCOScourse.com to get started! Well hello there and welcome back! For this week’s episode I decided to do a little something different and talk about the best natural strategies to help you get a handle on your insulin and glucose. Today’s episode comes straight out of my new PCOS Revolution 90-day Reset program, and I thought I’d give you a glimpse into one of my favorite lessons that we discuss in Week 6 of the program. Now I have to take a moment to brag a little about my new students and how proud I am of all of their progress and enthusiasm so far! I can’t tell you how rewarding it is to be able to work with women with PCOS from all over the world and also be able to see some of you in our office at Florida Complete Wellness in Fort Lauderdale, FL and within the new 90-Day Reset that are listening to this podcast each and

Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 4 of The PCOS Revolution podcast: Getting Pregnant Naturally with PCOS, Luisa's Story Special Message: Our absolutely FREE PCOS Revolution 30-Day Jumpstart is back!! To register, go to www.freePCOScourse.com to get started! Today I would like to share a story with you from one of my patients at Florida Complete Wellness named Luisa Dominguez. In this episode, Luisa speaks about how she overcame her irregular cycles, mood swings and anxiety caused by PCOS and became pregnant naturally using a powerful combination of acupuncture and specific Chinese herbal formulas. She also discusses how she implemented the lifestyle techniques that she already knew as a certified personal trainer to help overcome her PCOS. In today's episode, you'll discover: -How acupuncture, herbal medicine, exercise and diet all came together to help Luise achieve a healthy pregnancy naturally -T

Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 4 of The PCOS Revolution podcast:  All About Hormones: DUTCH Testing In-Depth With Dr. Carrie Jones Special Message: Our absolutely FREE PCOS Revolution 30-Day Jumpstart is back!! To register, go to www.freePCOScourse.com to get started! In today's episode, we get laser-focused on how to test hormones such as cortisol and testosterone along with so much more from the comfort of your own home with Dr. Carrie Jones, Medical Director of Precision Analytical, Inc. We'll also discuss the best methods to measure your hormones during a long menstrual cycle (over 35 days) and how to discuss the DUTCH (dried urine test for comprehensive hormones) with your provider. You'll also learn: -When to consider blood vs dried urine testing for PCOS -The best time to test your hormones with the DUTCH test and what teens can learn from it -What your cortisol says about the way you handle stress,

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 w

Welcome to Episode 6 of Season 4 of The PCOS Revolution podcast: Confronting My Weakest Link: Meal Prep Special Message: Our absolutely FREE PCOS Revolution 30-Day Jumpstart is back!! To register, go to www.freePCOScourse.com to get started! It's time for some brutal honesty here...meal prep has never been a favorite pastime of mine! However, if done consistently it can lead to huge changes in your energy, weight, sleep and stress level. Here's what we discuss on today's show: -How to finally get strategies in place for meal prepping and menu planning each week -Ideas for meal delivery services such as Home Chef -Ways to incorporate lists and templates into your routine Links Mentioned: Home Chef The PCOS Revolution Academy My Instagram Page Happy Menu Planning! Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode update

Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 4 of The PCOS Revolution podcast: Kitchen Therapy With Food Blogger Kate Kordsmeier Special Message: Our absolutely FREE PCOS Revolution 30-Day Jumpstart is back!! To register, go to www.freePCOScourse.com to get started! In this episode, you’ll discover: How Kate healed her IBS, thyroid and PCOS symptoms with whole food recipes and simple lifestyle changes What being an international food writer taught her about moderation in living with PCOS Her 4-year plan for prepping for pregnancy after coming off birth control Kate's favorite chemical-free skin product recommendations To learn more about the PCOS Revolution Academy and register for our upcoming webinar, visit www.thepcosrevolution.com! About Our Guest: Kate Kordsmeier, new mom and the founder of Root + Revel, was a full-time freelance food and travel writer and recipe develop

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 4 of The PCOS Revolution podcast:  How To Focus On What Matters With PCOS Fertility Nutritionist Marta Montenegro Special Message: Our absolutely FREE PCOS Revolution 30-Day Jumpstart is back!! To register, go to www.freePCOScourse.com to get started! In this episode, you’ll discover: -Why weight and BMI are not the only important measurements when it comes to PCOS -The most accurate way to measure food sensitivities from a fertility nutritionist point of view -The one thing that's more important than how much you exercise and what you eat when it comes to taking control of your PCOS symptoms About Our Guest: Marta Montenegro, MF, MS, CSCS, SFN, NSCA-CPT and Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition candidate at UNINI MX, serves as Fertility-Nutrition Specialist. Montenegro offers one-on-one consultations to help women receive the optimal nutrition and wellness b

Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 4 of The PCOS Revolution podcast. In this episode, you’ll discover: -What exercise strategies work best for PCOS if you're just starting out or want a concrete plan -How to get the most out of your home workouts -The tremendous benefits of exercise for insulin resistance To learn more about the PCOS Revolution Academy and register for our upcoming webinar, visit www.thepcosrevolution.com! About Our Guest: Erika Volk, The PCOS Personal Trainer, guides women living with PCOS toward a lifestyle that gets their symptoms under control so that they have the time, energy, and confidence to thrive. She is a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and creator of the PCOS Fit Studio workout videos.  Erika was diagnosed with PCOS in 2005 and has been coaching women with PCOS since 2010. Through her personal experience and work with clients, she has discovere

Hello and welcome back to season 4 episode 2 of the PCOS Revolution podcast! I’m so glad to get back to our weekly schedule now that the holiday madness has calmed down a bit so if you’re subscribed to our podcast you’ll see a new episode now every Tuesday morning in your podcast feed. As get into January, I thought it might be time for some reflection on some our past episodes. Now if you haven’t had a chance to listen to them yet, not to worry…today I’ve put together a special list after polling our team for their most favorite episodes and I’ve included them here in our show notes for you to listen to at your convenience...so today’s episode is short and sweet. But before we begin I just want to let you in on something that I’ve been secretly working on for several years now and it’s finally time to let you know. It’s probably no surprise to you treating PCOS at the root takes time and effort. Even when working with our acu

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 4 of The PCOS Revolution podcast.  In this episode, you’ll discover: The Five Biggest Mistakes Most Women Make When Trying to Overcome Their PCOS Symptoms Over the past two decades, I’ve worked with hundreds of women in my clinic with PCOS  who wanted to overcome their symptoms of weight gain, acne, mood swings and irregular cycles naturally with diet and lifestyle changes, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. As a licensed acupuncturist with a specialty in Oriental Reproductive Medicine who has also overcome most of my PCOS symptoms using these very methods, I wanted to make you aware of some of the most common roadblocks that may come up for you along your PCOS journey so I wanted to talk about the 5 biggest mistakes I’ve seen over the years…. 1. Not Asking Enough Questions 2. Believing That Birth Control Will Cure Your PCOS 3. Blaming Yourself and Believing Yo

To kick off 2019 the right way, we speak our own licensed massage therapist Joesee Jacobs of Florida Complete Wellness to discuss how she managed to lose 130 pounds following her PCOS diagnosis. Growing up, Joesee struggled with her weight which only became worse after she started taking birth control pills.  In this episode, Joesee talks about what really caused the pounds to start melting off when she became laser-focused on it. In this episode, you'll discover: -How Joesee overcame her big challenges with weight gain due to insulin imbalance and which strategies were the most helpful -The one question to ask to find out if the current way you're eating is going to work for you -How Chinese herbal medicine was instrumental in relieving Joesee's cysts and helped her avoid surgery as a teenager If you'd like to join Joesee and myself in our private Facebook group for our FREE PCOS Revolution Jumpstart, it's not too late to sig

Welcome to Episode 11 of Season 3 of The PCOS Revolution podcast. In the final part of our three-part series with Farrar Duro, AP, FABORM, we dive into the Q & A from our Unexplained Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage webinar to discuss: -How to find out the right dosage of Vitamin D3 prior to conceiving -Our top 6 PCOS supplements to enhance fertility, improve insulin resistance and lower testosterone -Why diets don't work and what the REAL focus should be on -When is exercise not recommended  LINKS with practitioner discount provided: -Ovasitol Myo-inositol powder -Melatonin (Theratonin) -CoQ10, Vitamin D3 and Omega 3 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

In the second part of our three-part series, we examine what can be done to affect egg quality, what male partners can do and an often-overlooked simple reason why you might be miscarrying. About Our Guest:  Dr. Ellen Wood is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Wood is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and a distinguished fellow in the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is a Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Miami School of Medicine and Florida International University School of Medicine. She has served as a Clinical Board Examiner for the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists since 2011. She also holds a Preceptor role at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, in addition to being the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Site Director for the OBGY

The emotional response to hearing, "There is no apparent reason for the repeated pregnancy losses or infertility" can be difficult, maddening and frustrating. Approximately 1 in 5 couples will experience unexplained infertility, and another 2% will experience recurrent pregnancy loss - or implantation failures despite completing a full infertility work-up.  In this three-part series with Dr. Ellen Wood, you'll learn how to put together the missing pieces of unexplained infertility and repeated pregnancy loss, to uncover the vital answers on the path leading to parenthood. With over four decades of combined reproductive medicine experience, Dr. Ellen Wood, reproductive endocrinologist of #IVFMD and Dr. Farrar Celada Duro, reproductive acupuncturist, will share: • The key questions to ask a R.E. and/or reproductive acupuncturist BEFORE starting a medicated cycle • The 3 myths surrounding recurrent pregnancy loss and how

Birth Control and Metformin: What Every Woman with PCOS Needs to Know Welcome to Episode 8 of Season 3 of the The PCOS Revolution podcast. In this episode, we'll explore: -What effect does birth control and Metformin really have on our future fertility? -How does Metformin affect weight loss? -What are some of the alternatives if you decide to go the natural, non-medicated route? About The Host: Farrar Duro is an expert in PCOS whose accomplishments include: – Currently practicing reproductive acupuncture, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ and herbal medicine at Florida Complete Wellness in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Becoming a board-certified acupuncture physician, graduating from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine and performing her post-graduate training at Shandong University of TCM in Shandong, China – Author of “The Smart Couple’s Guide

Episode: “How to Improve Your Gut and Transform Your Health with Vivien Allred” Welcome to Episode 7 of Season 3 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast. Today we chat with U.K. naturopathic nutritionist Vivien Allred about getting to the root of gut imbalances that can creep up and wreak havoc on your hormones.  In this episode, you’ll discover: -How gut health can influence PCOS symptoms and mood -Why going vegan might be more difficult than you think for women with PCOS -What triggers a gut imbalance and how to test for it About Vivien Vivien Allred (Dip CNM, mBANT, CNHC) is an expert in gut health and PCOS whose accomplishments include: Becoming a naturopathic nutritional therapist after struggling with many hormonal and digestive issues during early adulthood Primarily focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of her clients symptoms and educating them

Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 3 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast. Host Farrar Duro steps into the guest seat when fertility coach and author Sarah Clark of the Get Pregnant Naturally podcast interviews her today. In this episode, you'll discover: In this episode, you'll discover: -What your doctor looks for when diagnosing PCOS -How regulating your cycles could benefit your health as well as future fertility -The easiest way to spot insulin resistance that you might have overlooked -The five types of PCOS explained About Sarah Sarah Clark is an expert in uncovering hidden causes of infertility whose accomplishments include: - Being a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition - Discovering when she was just 28 years old that she was already in premature ov

In this episode, we explore the new PCOS guidelines and how to incorporate them into a unique preconception plan. You'll discover what tests you should be asking for and when to get them, along with some key indicators to look for when charting your temps. About The Host Farrar Duro is an expert in PCOS whose accomplishments include: – Currently practicing reproductive acupuncture, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ and herbal medicine at Florida Complete Wellness in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Becoming a board-certified acupuncture physician, graduating from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine and performing her post-graduate training at Shandong University of TCM in Shandong, China – Author of “The Smart Couple’s Guide to Getting Pregnant, An Integrated Approach” – Becoming a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) in 2008 – Specializing in

Episode: “How to Sync Your Cycle and Boost Your Fertility IQ with BBT Charting” Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 3 of the The PCOS Revolution podcast. In this episode, I dive into the best ways of BBT (basal body temperature) charting to jumpstart your fertility and take charge of your cycle. As a result of going over this method with hundreds of fertility patients throughout the years to help them achieve "cycle sanity" and ultimately a healthy pregnancy, this episode goes deep into the how's and why's of BBT charting. About The Host Farrar Duro is an expert in PCOS whose accomplishments include: – Currently practicing reproductive acupuncture, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ and herbal medicine at Florida Complete Wellness in Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Becoming a board-certified acupuncture physician,  graduating from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine and performing her post-graduat

Today we chat with Deborah Beaumont, holistic nurse and functional medicine practitioner about how to kick those PCOS blues to the curb. In today's episode, you'll discover: -A specific breathing method that can calm anxiety in 6 seconds flat -Alternatives to consider when faced with depression that just won't lift -How to get to the root of mood swings and PMS About Our Guest: Deborah Beaumont is an Advance Practice Nurse and Functional Medicine Practitioner who specializes in working with women recover their health after breast cancer.  Going through her own recovery Deborah found many aspects of healing were not addressed by conventional doctors.  She helps women address deficiencies that are often missed during and after cancer treatment and helps women correct hormonal and nutritional issues to resolve common symptoms such as chemo brain and exhaustion that are not well treated. Deborah works privately with

Dr. Iris Crawford of Naturkur Wellness is back to discuss her fresh approach to weight loss by focusing on stress, hormonal balance and adrenal fatigue in today's episode. In today's episode, you'll discover: -Why eating less can actually sabotage your metabolism -What supplement she recommends over any other to help cravings and stabilize blood sugar for women with PCOS -How to start finding a plan that allows you to eat more of the right foods based on your metabolic type About Our Guest:  Dr. Iris Crawford received a Bachelor of Science in Natural Health Sciences from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA majoring in holistic nutrition and is a proud alumna of the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, Oregon, where she received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Washington Association of Naturopathic Phy

Episode: “Expert PCOS Tips With Dr. Paul Magarelli” Welcome to Episode 1, Season 3 of the The PCOS Revolution Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Paul C. Magarelli MD, PhD and I discuss the real story on insulin resistance and the truth behind exercise and weight loss for women with PCOS. (Spoiler Alert: His answers may surprise you!) So if you want to clarify the confusion over the carbs vs. fat diet war, discover what makes women with PCOS "perfect," and learn tips from a true fertility expert on how to really balance those tricky hormones, tune in now! In this episode, you’ll discover: Episode Title: “Expert PCOS Tips With Dr. Paul Magarelli” The studies about exercise and weight loss that no one ever mentions What to look for in the hunt for a fertility specialist who understands Western and Eastern Medicine perspectives Keto, low carb, low fat? Crucial information from Dr. Magarelli's

For our final episode of the season, I answer emails from listeners around the world who are struggling with their own PCOS battles. About The Host Farrar Duro is an expert in PCOS whose accomplishments include: - Currently practicing reproductive acupuncture, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy™ and herbal medicine at Florida Complete Wellness in Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Becoming a board-certified acupuncture physician,  graduating from the Florida College of Integrative Medicine and performing her post-graduate training at Shandong University of TCM in Shandong, China - Author of "The Smart Couple's Guide to Getting Pregnant, An Integrated Approach" - Becoming a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) in 2008 - Specializing in the treatment of PCOS, infertility and hormonal imbalances with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for over 15 years<b

In this episode, Sarah Clark and I discuss what often-overlooked lab tests could be crucial to your success with overcoming infertility. So if you want to discover how to overcome diet and stress fertility bombs, get healthier while getting more fertile, and increase your chances of having a smoother pregnancy, tune in now! So if you want to discover how to avoid fertility diet and stress landmines, get healthier while getting more fertile, and increase your chances of having a smoother pregnancy, tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: Episode Title: "Uncovering Hidden Causes Of Infertility With Fertility Coach Sarah Clark" - Why Sarah Clark's experience with premature ovarian failure made her want become a fertility and health coach - The big challenges in uncovering hidden causes of infertility and which often-overlooked lab tests could be crucial to your success with overcoming infertility - Sp

If you want to have a clear plan on what to eat and what to avoid, alleviate fears around certain foods, and discover which supplements can also benefit fertility then let Farrar Duro, DOM, FABORM and PCOS nutrition expert Angela Grassi, MS, RDN, LDN show you how to incorporate supplements and nutrition effectively into your PCOS wellness strategy to lead to easier weight loss and pregnancies. In this episode, you'll discover: Episode Title: "Real World Nutrition For PCOS: Tips From Expert Nutritionist Angela Grassi" The big challenges with weight gain due to insulin imbalance and which key supplements are underestimated How to work with diet and medications to regulate insulin right now (and what to look for in a multivitamin) Keto, low carb, low fat? Crucial information from a best-selling nutritionist who struggled with PCOS herself, especially if you're confused about the latest "fad diets" (and the common sense strategies

Today we discuss some deeply personal subjects with our patient Jessica, as she opens up about her battle with an eating disorder and what shocked her most about her doctor's reaction to her current pregnancy. Every women needs to hear her story who's thinking about becoming pregnant, especially when faced with abnormal cycles. More Information If you would like to learn more about how you can improve your hormonal balance, book your free consultation with Dr. Duro or Aracena via Skype or in-office by visiting www.floridacompletewellness.com Mentions and Links: Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed th

When Michelle's mom found out that her daughter had PCOS, she wasn't too surprised. Listen as Michelle Watson of the PCOS Awareness Association tells her story of self-discovery and the surprising gifts that being diagnosed with PCOS brought. In this episode, you'll discover: -What Michelle's secret is for maintaining her weight -How finding out about her mother's PCOS history made her treatment much easier Today we discuss what approach Michelle implements to keep her PCOS symptoms in check and what advice she gives others seeking support within the PCOS Awareness Association. Links:  PCOS Awareness Community Florida Complete Wellness PCOS Revolution  podcast The PCOS Cookbook by Angela Grassi More Information To learn more about how you can improve your results with PCOS, book your free consultation with Farrar Duro or Marilyn Aracena via Skype

In this episode, Dr. Marilyn Aracena and I discuss how acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help with PCOS and infertility. So if you want to get healthier, reverse hormonal imbalances, and find out what herbal formulas really work for PCOS and infertility so you can how to start reversing PCOS symptoms with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: Episode Title: "How To Start Reversing PCOS With Acupuncture And Chinese Herbal Medicine" How can a 5,000 year old system of treatment such as acupuncture and herbal medicine help PCOS? What supplements are best to address irregular cycles and PCOS symptoms? Today we discuss what role traditional Chinese medicine plays in the brain's influence on our cycles and weight with Dr. Marilyn Aracena, DAOM of Florida Complete Wellness. About Our Guest:  Dr. Marilyn Aracena is an expert in acupuncture and natural wom

On today's episode, Dr. Christiane Northrup and Farrar Duro delve into the common misconceptions regarding women's health and PCOS. Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast! On today's episode, Dr. Christiane Northrup and Farrar Duro delve into the common misconceptions regarding women's health and PCOS. Episode: "The TRUTH About Reversing PCOS With Dr. Christiane Northrup" In this episode, Dr. Christiane Northrup and I discuss what's missing in the typical treatment of PCOS and women's health and what to do about it. About Our Guest: Dr. Christiane Northrup is a visionary in women's health whose accomplishments include being: - A practicing board-certified OB/GYN physician for 25 years - An internationally respected writer and speaker - A three-time New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Goddesses Never

In this episode, Meghan Jacobs and I discuss using acupuncture and herbal medicine in conjunction with IVF. Meghan shares her frustrations and triumphs in overcoming her PCOS through acupuncture, diet, herbs and several rounds of IVF. She is currently pregnant and shares what worked and what drove her crazy about trying to conceive with PCOS. In this episode, you'll discover: - Specific tools for improving fertility all women with PCOS need to know about (so you can understand how to increase your IVF success rate with acupuncture and herbal medicine) - How Meghan learned to overcome her frustrations of not succeeding the first time and coping with loss - An in-depth peek into Meghan's strategy with improving her PCOS symptoms (and how it holds the key to success with using acupuncture and herbal medicine in conjunction with IVF) To hear her story, tune in now! About Our Guest: Alon

PCOS Coach Robin Lodal, mother of 6 foster kids, speaks about her highs and lows in coping with PCOS. You can check out Robin's Facebook page and find out more about her program at www.pcosacademy.com  Robin's Recommended book: The Champagne Diet Links: http://www.pcoschallenge.org/ https://www.pcosdietsupport.com/ Florida Complete Wellness To sign up for our FREE PCOS Revolution Jumpstart, go to www.freepcoscourse.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farrar-duro/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farrar-duro/support

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The PCOS Revolution Podcast! Aaliyah Choi, board member of The PCOS Awareness Association, shares her deeply personal journey with overcoming a pregnancy complication that nearly took her life. For more information about the PCOS Awareness Association, go to http://www.pcosaa.org/ Books Mentioned: Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom (Revised Edition): Creating Physical and Emotional Health and Healing by Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D. The PCOS Nutrition Center Cookbook: 100 Easy and Delicious Whole Food Recipes to Beat PCOS by Angela Grassi ,‎ MS ,‎ RDN and  Natalie Zaparzynski  PCOS Diet for the Newly Diagnosed: Your All-In-One Guide to Eliminating PCOS Symptoms with the Insulin Resistance Diet Links: Florida Complete Wellness  To sign up for our FREE PCOS Revolution Jumpstart, go to www.freepcoscourse.com! --- Send in a voice message:

As season one of The PCOS Revolution podcast comes to an end, I share my thoughts and lessons learned from our past guests and ask for feedback from all of you on what you'd like to see on our next season in February.  To sign up for our FREE PCOS Revolution Jumpstart, go to www.freepcoscourse.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farrar-duro/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farrar-duro/support

We speak today with a therapist who is not only struggling with PCOS herself but undergoing fertility treatment as well. Learn some much-needed PCOS mind hacks from the expert on today's show. Susette Magana, M.A. is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a private practice in Long Beach, California.  She has specialized training working with two groups: Christians from all backgrounds and people who have experienced betrayal, including infidelity or pornography addiction, in a relationship. Susette attended Azusa Pacific University for a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology.  Her training included working in community mental health, where she focused working with children and teens in the foster care system whose placements were in danger in communities in South and East Los Angeles. Susette is the creator, co-host, and hesitant producer of the podcast The Desire Line, which can be found on iTunes or your favorite Android Podcast App

Join Farrar Duro as she speaks with personal trainer Justin Seedman on the importance of the right mindset when starting an exercise program. Justin Seedman is an (ACE) American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and Behavior Change Specialist. After graduating from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Justin began his career as a P.E. teacher for the Broward School District. Driven by a desire to combat childhood obesity, he also served youth by coaching wrestling, and track and field. After budget cuts led to an elimination of his position, Justin reinvented himself by becoming an ACE-certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach. In 2007, he founded JustinFit LLC, which evolved into South Florida’s premiere in-home personal training practice. He now leads a team of highly qualified and enthusiastic coaches who have successfully helped thousands of individuals create a healthy lifestyle change

Join Farrar Duro and Dr. Kenneth Gelman of IVFMD for this special Facebook Live edition of the PCOS Revolution as they discuss the root causes of PCOS and how to address them from a holistic perspective. Kenneth M. Gelman, M.D. F.A.C.E received his medical degree with honors, Alpha Omega Alpha, from New York Medical College, followed by residency at Albert Einstein College of medicine. He subsequently completed an Endocrinology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Dr. Gelman has served as Chief of Medicine as well as Chief of Endocrinology at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Gelman is a member of the American Society of Reproductive medicine, Polycystic Ovarian Society of America, American Society of Reproductive Immunology, National PCOS Society, RESOLVE and the National American Menopause Society. Dr. Gelman is accredited in the field of Gynecologic Ultrasound and First Trimester Obstetric Ultrasound by the American Societ

We talk with Deborah Beaumont, holistic nurse and functional medicine practitioner about how to address emotional eating with PCOS. Learn tips and tricks to overcome holiday temptation and stressful eating patterns in today's episode. About Our Guest: Deborah Beaumont is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and two time cancer survivor.  After experiencing frustrations and complications not well addressed by a strictly conventional medicine approach she began looking outside of traditional medicine to support her in reaching her health goals and became a Functional Medicine Practitioner.  Deborah not only specializes in working with women recovering from breast cancer but is passionate about supporting women who struggle with emotional eating and have a disordered relationship with food, eating and nutrition.  She feels that an integration of the emotional aspects of eating and nutrition is what's missing in most "diets" and weight loss attempts. As a certified functi

Dr. Iris Crawford of Naturkur Wellness speaks with Farrar about how to address weight gain with PCOS by focusing on hormonal balance and adrenal fatigue. About Our Guest: Dr. Iris Crawford received a Bachelor of Science in Natural Health Sciences from Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA majoring in holistic nutrition and is a proud alumna of the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, Oregon, where she received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians. ​After years of research and medical practice seeing hundreds of women successfully lose weight and get their energy back, she believes that high-achieving women aren’t getting the help they need to stay healthy and happy.  She believes that weight loss is not just about calories in and calories out and treating adrenal burnout and repairing the metabolism is often the missing link

Living with PCOS doesn’t have to be a struggle! On The PCOS Revolution podcast we’ll discuss the tools that can transform your PCOS symptoms and change your life. You’ll learn the secrets of kicking PCOS to the curb as reproductive experts and others share their wisdom so you can better understand how to break free of anxiety, depression, weight gain, fertility challenges and the dreaded hormonal ups and downs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farrar-duro/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/farrar-duro/support