PCOS Diva Podcast

PCOS Questions & Answers- 120

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite things to do is directly answer PCOS Divas’ questions. Recently, I took a survey of what Divas would like to know, and I have ans...

Bioidentical Hormones for Pregnancy & Menopause - Ep. 119

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Has your doctor spoken with you about taking progesterone? Are you entering menopause and considering natural hormone replacement therapy? Dr. Anu Ara...

What You Need to Know About PCOS, Fertility, & Pregnancy - 118

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, you may have been told, "It’s going to be very difficult for you to have children," or even, "You won't have c...

Practical Tips for Healing PCOS Acne - 117

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

PCOS and acne go hand-in-hand. As a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Michelle Jeffries is often the first doctor to pick up on the signs and symptom...

116 - Overcome PCOS & Estrogen Dominance Naturally

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you have PCOS and are estrogen dominant, you struggle with symptoms like acne, hair loss, hair growth, irregular cycles, irritability, storing fat ...

115 - PCOS S.O.S. - A New Guide to PCOS

26 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

PCOS expert and integrative physician, Dr. Felice Gersh has published a brilliant new book called “PCOS S.O.S., A Gynecologist's Lifeline to Natural...

114 - PCOS Advocacy News & Opportunities

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sasha Ottey is at the forefront of PCOS advocacy. She and her non-profit organization, PCOS Challenge, lead the way in furthering the causes of resear...

113 - Reset Your Hormones

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For women trying to balance hormones with PCOS, the advice is typically to eat less and exercise more. Not only is that not particularly clear or help...

112 - Find YOUR “Best PCOS Diet”

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of people out there willing to tell you the best diet for PCOS. Many of them are well meaning, telling the story of what worked for th...

111 -The Most Common Mistakes with PCOS

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I admit, acupuncture was one of my last resort therapies when I was really struggling with PCOS. I had tried countless pharmaceuticals and diets, but ...

110 - Overcome PCOS Fatigue

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common and frustrating symptoms of PCOS is fatigue. We're tired. We have no energy. Relief is here! Karen Deichmann shares her secrets...

109 - The Magic, All-Natural "Mood Boosting" Pill

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The most transformative thing that you and I and everybody else in the world can do for our brain health is exercise. It ignites all the key neurotra...

108 - Overcome PCOS Fatigue & Boost Your Energy

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“Women with PCOS definitely have more of an uphill battle than the average person who's perfectly healthy, but it's perfectly possible to be extreme...

107 - The Healing Diet for Hashimoto's Thyroidosis, PCOS, and More

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that women with PCOS are three times more likely to have an autoimmune version of thyroid disease called Hashimoto's Thyroidosis? And man...

106 - Tea is Strong Medicine

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"If you really want to experience the health benefits, you're drinking it at least once a day, possibly three to 10 times a day. When you're consuming...

105 - How to Minimize Your Risk On the Birth Control Pill

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a woman with PCOS and/or you're using hormonal birth control, listen in (or read the transcript) because this podcast is for you. Dr. Jolen...

104 - Heal, Stress Less, and Accomplish More

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Too stressed and busy for self-care? When we don't take time for self-care, our to-do list that might have taken us 5 hours before may take us 8 or 9....

103 - What Your Poop Says About You with Dr. Marisol

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many women with PCOS suffer with digestion issues like IBS, bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea. In this podcast, Dr. Marisol offers simple solu...

102- Manage PCOS Symptoms with Essential Oils

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss one of my favorite things, using essential oils to soothe PCOS symptoms, with one of my favorite people, inspirational doc...

101 - Your Period- the 5th Vital Sign

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Like any other vital sign, your menstrual cycle is an indicator of your overall health. If your cycle is falling outside of normal parameters on a reg...

100 - Interview with the Original PCOS Diva

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“The underlying mission of PCOS Diva, isn't just to help women thrive with PCOS and reclaim their fertility, femininity, health, and happiness. It's...

47 - Essential Oils for PCOS- How and What To Use

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

99 - Take Control of Your PCOS Labs with Dr. Alan Hopkins

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I cannot overemphasize the importance of thorough lab work. The more information you have, the better decisions you will make, the better questions yo...

98 - Get On Track for the New Year

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your 2019 mantra: “My health practitioners are absolutely important. They're integral to my journey. But I'm at the head of this helm.” – Meliss...

97- Hidden Triggers That Are Keeping You Sick

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Becky Campbell is a board-certified doctor of natural medicine with expertise in functional medicine and clinical nutrition. Her new book, "The 30...

3 - Manage Holiday Sugar Cravings and the winter Blues with Dr. Corey Schuler

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With the holidays upon us, I wanted to chat with nutrition and mood expert, Dr. Corey Schuler to see if he had some tips for us on how to manage Holid...

96- PMS- Why You Get It and What to Do

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Jardim is one of my favorite menstruation experts and co-host of The Period Party, a podcast that actually makes this sometimes-tough topic fun...

95 - Managing Breast Cancer with Energy, Empowerment, and Grace

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Every woman has been touched by breast cancer. It may be you or someone you know or love, but all of us understand, on some level, the physical, emoti...

94 - The Latest PCOS Research and Hot Topics

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Fiona McCullouch is one of my go-to naturopathic doctors when it comes to PCOS. Not only is her fantastic book, 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS, a “...

93 - Let's Talk About Lean PCOS

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most women with PCOS are overweight, but it is not necessary to be overweight to have a PCOS diagnosis. Many of us have a version of the syndrome call...

92 - PCOS Advocacy Opportunities for Every Woman

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Women who are seeking a diagnosis for PCOS will, on average, see two to three doctors before they get a diagnosis. Even after diagnosis, women with PC...

91 - The Biggest PCOS Exercise Myth: Calories In-Calories Out

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Many women with PCOS have a combative relationship with their body and PCOS. We buy into the calories-in/calories-out myth and attempt to punish our b...

90 - What Your Mouth Is Trying to Say About Your Health

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dental health is clearly linked to PCOS and general health. In fact, the mouth is the first point that many issues start to present themselves. Bleedi...

89 - Diet Rules to Break (and Follow) for PCOS Weight Loss

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

“I just felt like something was wrong with me. I didn't realize there's something wrong with the rules and the process that I was following. It just...

88 - Endometriosis or PCOS? Getting the Right Diagnosis

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) share overlapping symptoms and are sometimes confused. In this podcast, endometriosis expert, Melis...

87 - Straight Talk about PCOS, the Pill, and Post Pill Syndrome

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The birth control pill is the standard prescription when a woman is diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, typically without outlining the risks po...

86 - Beyond Calorie and Carb Counting: Functional Nutrition for PCOS

16 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

“We are not what we eat. We are what our bodies can do with what we eat.” - Andrea Nakayama Every person has unique biology and must be treated a...

85 - Improving Quality of Life with PCOS

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that PCOS impacts the lives of the women who have it. Countless studies (and our own experience) have proven that. In this podcast, Dr. Ra...

84 - Ketogenic Diets and PCOS: Hope or Hype?

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly is a ketogenic (keto) diet and why do people feel so strongly one way or the other about it? In this podcast, we discuss the pros and con...

83- The Unexpected Ways Diet Impacts Your Health

12 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

“The why is equally important because once you understand what goes on in the body and how food can impact the various parts of our body, that impac...

82 - Healing with PCOS and Disordered Eating

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

“75 percent of women report disordered eating behaviors or symptoms consistent with eating disorders; so, three out of four have an unhealthy relati...

81 - Managing PCOS, Dating, & Relationships

21 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

PCOS directly or indirectly impacts all of your relationships. When you’re talking about romantic relationships, whether dating or committed, issues...

80 - Body Belief- 3 Steps to Heal and Thrive

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lara Briden’s book, the Period Repair Manual, is a manifesto of natural treatment for better hormones and better periods. I recommend it all the tim...

79 - Body Belief- 3 Steps to Heal and Thrive with Amy Raupp

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Aimee Raupp and I agree- fertility isn't an on/off switch. It’s a spectrum. You might have lower fertility at certain times in your life, but it's i...

78 - Tips for Taking an Integrative Approach to Healing PCOS

02 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

“It's very difficult to recover from PCOS with our standard societal approach, and it's very easy to feel isolated and alone, and then all these neg...

77 - Overcoming Anxiety with Megan Buer

21 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is something with which many women with PCOS struggle. Lifestyle and food choices can help alleviate it. But if your diet is good, you exercis...

76 - Talking to Your Daughter About PCOS

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My daughter, Lila, is 9 years old, and I am starting to think more about whether she too will have PCOS. I hear from distraught mothers almost every d...

75 - Cutting Edge Reproductive Health Genetic Testing for PCOS and More

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Core to making sure that you get the care that you need and deserve is to truly embrace that you are your own advocate for your care and ensuring tha...

74 – Fix Your Fatigue

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

January 14, 2018 Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of PCOS. In this podcast, fatigue expert Dr. Evan Hirsch outlines the 15 underlying causes...

73 – PCOS Lab Testing: Beyond the Basics

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

November 28, 2017 PCOS is complicated and a lot of women with PCOS have other things. They have thyroid issues, Hashimoto’s, or they have other auto...

72 – What’s Your Vibe?

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

November 6, 2017 Discoveries in quantum physics can be applied to nutrition, wellness, medicine, and the helping professions such as psychotherapy. Un...

71 – Managing Sugar Cravings & PCOS

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

October 30, 2017 You have sugar cravings, and you often give in to them. Good news- there is a reason. It isn’t that you lack willpower, your body i...

70 – The Dangers of Depo

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

October 27, 2017 “Every woman should understand the short and long-term side effects, risks, and recovery. Otherwise, that isn’t informed consent....

69 – A Powerful Tool for PCOS: Circle & Bloom

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

October 18, 2017 “What else can we be doing to tap into our self-healing capabilities? We can’t just accept and hand over this diagnosis that the ...

68 – Herbs for PCOS

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

September 21, 2017 “Herbs can play a beautiful role of really amplifying and speeding up the healing process so quickly.” My dear friend, health c...

67 – Making the Connection: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis & PCOS

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

September 8, 2017 I receive questions almost every day about thyroid disease & PCOS. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and other thyroid issues are very commo...

66- My Favorite PCOS Fertility Tool

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

August 29, 2017 If you regularly follow PCOS Diva, you know I love the OvuSense monitor. I am all for anything that puts knowledge and power in a woma...

65 – Support PCOS Awareness!

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

August 22, 2017 Did you know that only .0.1% of the National Institute of Health budget goes to PCOS research despite being the #1 hormone syndrome in...

64 – A Functional Approach to Treating PCOS

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

July 27, 2017 “Think of PCOS symptoms like the rays of the sun. They’re all peripheral to that one pivotal central situation, which is your hormon...

63 – Practical Tips to Tame Your PCOS Inflammation

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

May 18, 2017 Inflammation is at the heart of many of your PCOS symptoms regardless of your body weight. Diet and lifestyle can play an important role ...

62 – The Progesterone & PCOS Connection

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

April 14, 2017 Women with PCOS typically have low progesterone. Symptoms include absent, irregular or very heavy or long periods. Unfortunately, it al...

61 – PCOS and Hashimoto’s Shared Healing Protocol

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

March 30, 2017 For me, it’s not about being on the perfect diet; it’s about tuning in to your body and figuring out what your body needs at this t...

60 – How to Balance PCOS, Exercise & Hormones

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

March 21, 2017 “Every body is a good body, and we have to honor this body that we have. No one ever got anywhere, no one ever got happy, hating it i...

59 – 5 Root Causes of Low Libido

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

March 8, 2017 Just like we’re not a victim of our trauma, we’re not a victim of our genetics. We’re not a victim of our circumstances; we actual...

58 – Food Sensitivity Testing- Your Next Step in Healing PCOS?

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

March 3, 2017 “Food is medicine, and specific foods are medicine for specific people.” – Dr. Margrit Mikulis As you might expect, I am very care...

57 – The Secrets of a Sustainable PCOS Diet & Lifestyle

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

February 1, 2017 “One of the first things about maintaining a sustainable approach towards dealing with PCOS is acknowledging and addressing these i...

56- The Unexpected Solutions to Self-Healing

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

January 12, 2017 “The unexpected solution to self-healing is really about self-awareness and intuition, listening to our body’s messages and our b...

55- Your Guide to Holistic Migraine Management

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

December 1, 2016 “When people are really fed up with chasing their triggers, constantly managing symptoms, and working around their migraines, then ...

54 – Preparing for Pregnancy with PCOS

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

November 2, 2016 “If you’re listening and you think that the only way to regulate your cycle and induce ovulation is with Clomid or you’ve been ...

53 – Managing Midlife PCOS

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

October 29, 2016 Every woman experiences hormonal changes in midlife. For women with PCOS, the challenges are magnified because we are at a higher ris...

52 – The Best Ovulation Predictor Kit & Fertility Monitoring for PCOS

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

October 19, 2016 Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) are popular whether a woman is trying to conceive or using them for contraception. Unfortunately, not...

51 – Control Your Hormones, Fix Your Acne?

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

October 5, 2016 Acne, particularly cystic acne, plagues many women with PCOS. Robyn Srigley, the Hormone Diva, knows how to help. Her story may seem f...

50 – Fast-Acting, Long-Term Natural Relief for Anxiety

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

September 30, 2016 The connection between PCOS and mood is absolute. In fact, medical literature suggests that the prevalence of depression in women w...

49 – 8 Steps to Reverse Your PCOS

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

September 1, 2016 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 sy...

48- 5 Types of PCOS and How to Treat Them- Which type are you?

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

August 7, 2016 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 w...

46- PCOS & Acne: Tips From a Pro

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

July 14, 2016 Persistent acne is the bane of many women with PCOS. If you believe the ads, there are countless magical products out there which will ...

45- Dr. Asprey’s PCOS Protocol

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

July 14, 2016 By popular demand… When Dr. Lana Asprey learned that PCOS would keep her from conceiving, she began a journey of research and experime...

44- Tap Yourself Happy: a Super-Effective Self-Care Technique

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

July 14, 2016 “You can’t hate yourself happy, and you can’t criticize yourself thin, and you can’t shame yourself healthy. That’s the strate...

43- Moving Your Body- Moving Your Life

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

May 26, 2016 Erin Stutland has cracked the code. She has developed a method of exercising which will inspire you, physically, mentally, and spirituall...

42- The Most Important Habit for Thriving with PCOS

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

May 13, 2016 “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 issue...

41- Precision Medicine- It’s About YOU [Expert Interview]

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

April 20, 2016 I often interview men and women who are on the front lines of PCOS research, finding innovative solutions so women with PCOS can move f...

40- It’s Not You, It’s Me: Radical Self-Care and Acceptance

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

April 11, 2016 “Our responsibility is not to match the standard of beauty that we’re given in the advertising world. Our responsibility is to feel...

39- You, Your Partner and PCOS: a Fertility Puzzle

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

March 23, 2016 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 ...

38 – PCOS & IVF- Your Questions Answered

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

March 23, 2016 “It’s helpful for people to come in and make sure they understand what’s going on, rather than making assumptions or going off of...

37- The Power of Perspective

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

March 23, 2016 “The idea that we have to experience ourselves and be treated as if we are ill and wrong rather than individuals with our inherited p...

36 – Answers About Ovasitol, Inositols and Male Fertility

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

March 5, 2016 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...

35- Managing PCOS From Teen Years to Menopause

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

March 5, 2016 Women diagnosed with PCOS are often told that they will suffer the symptoms their entire lives. Dr. Meaghan Kirschling and Health Coach ...

34 – This Ain’t Your Mama’s Yoga

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

February 18, 2016 “A lot of women who follow this journey are in a lot of pain because of the inflammation. You can’t do a high-impact workout. Yo...

33 – PCOS and Fertility Awareness- Taking Control

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

January 22, 2016 Fertility is one of the main concerns I hear about from women with PCOS. Not many women clearly understand their fertility cycles an...

32 – PCOS & MTHFR: Screening and Next Steps

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

January 6, 2016 You likely won’t hear about the MTHFR genetic mutation in your doctor’s office, but 60% of the population has this condition. If y...

31 – The PCOS Pregnancy Secret: Being Fertility-Focused

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

December 30, 2015 The simple shift in focus from infertility to fertility can make all the difference when a woman with PCOS is trying to conceive, sa...

30 – The Good News About PCOS and Menopause

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

December 16, 2015 PCOS Diva Menopause “Now is a great time; every day is great time to make a lifestyle improvement and know that there is a payoff ...

29 – The PCOS and Inflammation Link- the Latest Research

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

November 25, 2015 Millions of women around the world struggle with PCOS. That number would make you think that PCOS research would be popular and wel...

28 – Break the PCOS-Stress Cycle

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

November 21, 2015 “(Management of) stress is just as important as diet and exercise in the management of PCOS. It’s a piece that has to be address...

27 – Emotional Eating and How to Cope

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

November 17, 2015 Are you a stress eater? A reward eater? A comfort eater? You’re not crazy. You’re not lazy. This is not about will power. There’...

26 – “The Most critical Factor” of PCOS

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

October 28, 2015 “The most critical factor in all of the issues facing women with PCOS is systematic inflammation and its origin which is probably i...

25 – What French Women Know (and You Should Too)

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

French women are well known for their easy elegance and style. What is their secret to making fabulous look simple? Jamie Cat Callan has made a life...

24 – Gluten-free – It Doesn’t Hurt To Try

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

August 27, 2015 Interview with Dr. Tom O’Bryan, who is an internationally recognized expert on Celiac Disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. In...

22- Got PCOS? What You Need to Know About Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroid

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

August 17, 2015 Does any of this sound familiar: chronic fatigue, apathy, depression, brain fog, memory lapse, mood swings, anxiety, bipolar disorder,...

23 – Heat Up Your Metabolism

14 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

July 25, 2015 So, what’s your type? Dr. Philip Goglia, nutritionist to pro and semi-pro athletes, stars like Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, Ryan Gos...