The PCOS Girls Podcast
Episodes
Ep 93 - PCOS Hacks for the Holidays
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well this has been a long time coming!! We had so much fun recording this special PCOS Hacks for the Holidays episode!We’ve got hormone-friendly PCO...
Ep 92 - 3 things we would (and wouldn't!) do for our PCOS
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guys! This is the final episode of the season!! And we absolutely LOVED discussing the topics that came up in this episode. The whole episode begins t...
Ep 91 - PCOS Weight Loss Hacks
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is an exciting ep for us to put out…but full warning…it also starts with a bit of a heavy catch up at the start. We recorded it months ago an...
Ep 90 - Clear Signs your Hormones are Healing
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for anyone who’s a bit tired of constantly focusing on all the signs and symptoms of being unwell. It’s so easy to get bogged dow...
Ep 89 - Do you have a hidden thyroid issue?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has been such a long time coming!!!! If you’re one of what feels like HUNDREDS of people who’ve asked for an episode on the thyroid –...
Ep 88 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - Stress
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one thing that has been the primary driver of both of our PCOS journeys – it’s been stress. As business owners, mums and just women i...
Ep 87 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - Insulin Resistance
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About 70-80% of people with PCOS have insulin resistance so this weeks deep dive is such an important one for so many of us. In this episode we look a...
Ep 86 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - Post Pill PCOS
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve recently come off the pill or you’re thinking about coming off it - this week’s ep is for you! We look at the herbs, supplements and l...
Ep 85 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - Inflammation
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As promised – this season we are getting into the nitty gritty of the PCOS types/drivers. This week it’s all about our frenemy inflammation. We lo...
Ep 84 - The Signs and Symptoms of Each PCOS Type
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This season we’re deep-diving on the different ‘types’ of PCOS and we’re starting with this episode, which is all about the signs and symptoms...
Ep 83 - Just Diagnosed - Now what?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back!! Woo!!! And just to clarify – this ep isn’t justfor the newly diagnosed – if you’ve known about PCOS for a while and you’re ke...
Ep 82 - Top signs you have a zinc deficiency
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, it's one of those episodes where we do all the research, we say it out loud and we go...oh man...sounds like me. Lol. Nothing like a bit of se...
Ep 81 - Q&A with Mel and Brig
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for more Q&A episodes, so we're giving you more Q&A episodes! We absolutely love answering your questions and this ep has some g...
Ep 80 - Our top 6 PCOS hacks!
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With all the complexities of PCOS - who doesn't love a simple little hack!! This is the kind of episode we LOVE making for you guys because we kno...
Ep 79 - Q + A about all things PCOS
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got an epic Q+A for you guys! In this ep we covera whole range of topics including: - Best tips for conceiving - Topical acne advise - Impro...
Ep 78 - How infrared sauna can help PCOS
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode Brig deep dives into EVERYTHING you need to know about infrared saunas, and how they can help to reduce stress, balance hormones ...
Ep 77 - Signs your hormones are struggling
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about some of the lesser known signs that your hormones are struggling. Because sometimes we have things going on in our body and ...
Ep 76 - Coming off the pill? This ep is for you!
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for anyone who has recently gone off the pill or any other hormonal birth control OR is planning to. Because when we came off the pill...
Ep 75 - Our 'go-to' PCOS breakfast ideas
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for anyone needing some inspiration for breakfast ideas that are PCOS friendly (and SIMPLE). We're all different and we all need t...
Ep 74 - Standout supplements for PCOS
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are SO MANY incredible supplements that can help PCOS. We believe the absolute key is to find out exactly what's going on within your own bo...
Ep 73 - MUST DO tests for PCOS
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know if you've had thorough PCOS testing done? This episode lists ALL OF THEM, including what day of the cycle is best to get them tested.T...
Ep 72 - Is inflammation driving your PCOS? The signs + what you can do!
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's fairly common knowledge that inflammation can be a driver of PCOS - but not everyone knows the signs to look for. And some of them are surpri...
Ep 71 - 2 potent herbs you NEED to know about if you ever get stressed
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether your PCOS is DRIVEN by stress entirely or if stress is just a contributing factor...you do not want to miss this ep. It's about 2 herbs th...
Ep 70 - 3 simple yoga poses to help manage PCOS + supercharge your fertility
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a spotlight episode about our favourite yoga poses that can directly benefit PCOS and fertility and keep our hormones happy. Yoga ha...
Ep 69 - Insulin resistance hacks - that ACTUALLY work!
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WHO DOESN'T LOVE A HACK?! About 70% of people with PCOS have insulin resistance driving their hormones out of balance and creating all those sympt...
Ep 68 - Teas for fertility + PCOS
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a mini ep for you this week with 2 of our FAVOURITE teas for fertility and PCOS and in particular - for ensuring your actual reproductiv...
Ep 67 - Will inositol help your PCOS?
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people with PCOS end up hearing about inositol for PCOS at some point but in this episode we share some of the less spoken about ways that inosit...
Ep 66 - Simple weight loss tips for PCOS
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eeee season 4!!! A long time coming. And we've decided to kick the season off with an ep that's been a long time coming too - weight loss tips...
Ep 65 - Top signs you have a magnesium deficiency
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not going to lie - making this episode made me (Mel) realise that I have a lot of symptoms of magnesium deficiency. I think I already kinda knew but m...
Ep 64 - Hormone friendly swaps for PCOS
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We wish we had this to listen to when we were first diagnosed! This episode is all about the swaps you can make in your home (and some for in your cup...
Ep 63 - Where we're at with gluten
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yep...we've talked about gluten before. But this episode goes into where we are at with gluten now, and why. If you're confused about whether on not t...
Episode 62 - Easy self-care ideas for PCOS
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's ep is all about self-care! Specifically, we dive into the self-care practices we personally are LOVING having in our lives right now. Definite...
Ep 61 - Behind the scenes of pregnancy loss
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bit of a deep one this week. After two months of no episodes, we might as well jump into the depths with you guys. For a while we've wanted to do an &...
Ep 60 - Q + A with Mel and Brig
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another Q + A ep - back by popular demand! We cover everything from cycles to postpartum to body love (plus teething, weaning and co-sleeping - oh my!...
Ep 59 - Ayurveda for PCOS with Myra Lewin
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is such a special one! We talk about Ayurveda a fair bit on the podcast and we've both used Ayurveda on our journeys, but this is the fir...
Ep 58 - Easy meal ideas for PCOS
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is entirely serious...aside from the epic laughing fit Mel had when trying to actually start the episode. If you're keen to hear the c...
Ep 57 - Managing PCOS with guest Jane Sagui
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by Pollie! Check out Pollie here and use our code PCOSGIRLS for 50% off the first four months of your subscription! ...
Ep 56 - A key to healing hormones - the nervous system with guest Jessica Maguire
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Jessica Maguire from @repairing_the_nervous_system on to chat all about a key area of health that is often not even known about - the ne...
Ep 55 - PCOS Friendly Exercise
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by VUSH! Check out the VUSH AURA here and use our code PCOSGIRLS for 25% off! This episode is all about body movemen...
Ep 54 - Protein options for PCOS
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get asked a lot about what we eat and what we recommend people eat for PCOS, hormones and fertility. We definitely both believe that nutrition is v...
Ep 53 - Fertility awareness 101 with Mel Angus from Tempdrop
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episide is brought to you by Tempdrop! Our first ever podcast sponsors! Today we have a very special guest - Mel Angus from Tempdrop on to tal...
Ep 52 - Birth, postpartum, thyroid and more Q+A's!
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back!! We've had a nice big break whilst Brig's family has grown and we are so happy to be back on the mic talking all things hormones, fertilit...
Ep 51 - BONUS EP! Pregnancy catch up
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! Couldn’t help ourselves. We’ve spent the entire season talking about Brig’s pregnancy and it felt wrong to not have one final catc...
Ep 50 - Q + A - your most asked questions
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gahhhh - it's the final episode of season 2! Officially, anyway. It's very likely a bonus episode may come your way at some point! Today we get deep a...
Ep 49 - How to treat hirsutism
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This has been a long standing and repeatedly requested episode that we have quite frankly, been hesitant to do. We really wanted to do it right and gi...
Ep 48 - What PCOS "type" are you?
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we breakdown the different "types" of PCOS! We look at what the types are, the symptoms of each, how to use testing to figure out your type and ...
Ep 47 - Things we WISH people knew about PCOS
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before PCOS Awareness Month comes to a close, we wanted to share an episode all about the things we wish people were aware of when it comes to PCOS. T...
Ep 46 - PCOS and Anxiety - what's the link?
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Given how prevalent it is in the PCOS community and given our own journeys with it - this week’s episode is all about anxiety. In it we cover: - Our...
Ep 45 - PCOS tests and HOW to interpret them with guest Dr Samina Mitha
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have naturopath Dr Samina Mitha on to talk all about tests! We get asked about PCOS tests and how to interpret them all the time so we ar...
Ep 44 - Q + A with Mel and Brig (all your burning Q's)
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to one of our fave episodes ever! We love a good Q + A and hope you love it as much as we enjoyed making it. In this ep we answer a whole bunc...
Ep 43 - All about Endo with guest Bridget Hustwaite
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So excited to be bringing the incredible Bridget Hustwaite to your ears! Of course, if you've ever listened to Triple J, then Bridget's voice probably...
Ep 42 - PCOS Gut Health and Inflammation
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about the ins and outs of PCOS and inflammation and becomes quite a deep dive on gut health. In it we cover: - The causes of in...
Ep 41 - A dietitians approach to fertility with guest Caitlin Johnson
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we have Caitlin Johnson, a dietitian who specialises in helping women with PCOS balance hormones and get pregnant. It's an epic epi...
Ep 40 - Our own experiences with traditional Chinese medicine
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we share all the ways we have used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) on our PCOS journeys. In it we cover: - A brief overview of what TCM i...
Ep 39 - the metabolic approach to PCOS and how it works with guest Jessica Ash
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to be bringing you this episode today. We are joined by functional nutritionist Jessica Ash who not only specialises in treating PCO...
Ep 38 - How to address an elevated LH:FSH ratio
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a hugely requested topic by you guys so we are so happy to finally deliver on it! Today's episode is all about balancing out an elevated LH:FS...
Ep 37 - Busting period myths and menstrual education with guest Demi Spaccavento
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features the incredibly insightful and wonderful teacher and women's health educator, Demi Spaccavento from Bright Girl Health. Demi i...
Ep 36 - Are you sure it's PCOS...or could it be HA?
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk all about the differences between PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. There are a surprising amount of similarities but some really ...
Ep 35 - BRIG IS PREGNANT! And answering all of your Questions
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oh hey, welcome to our FAVOURITE EPISODE EVER! Today, Mel asks all YOUR questions about Brigitte's newly announced pregnancy and it is SO FUN and so i...
Ep 34 - How to tell your loved ones about PCOS
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you want people to know, sometimes you don't, sometimes you don't know how to say it, sometimes you really don't want to have to say a thing...
Ep 33 - How to manage stress and decrease cortisol levels
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is all about STRESS. In particular, ways to reduce that beautifully complicated hormone called cortisol. In this ep we cover: - Supplements for ...
Ep 32 - IVF. Everything you have ever needed to know. With guest Lucy Lines from Two Lines Fertility
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is an epic. We have Lucy Lines from @twolinesfertility on to talk about every facet of fertility treatments – from ovulation induc...
Ep 31 - How to improve and optimise your egg health
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So happy to be doing another fertility ep! This is a short ep but it’s PACKED with very specific tips for supporting and improving egg health. In th...
Ep 30 - How to reduce testosterone and other androgens
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive DEEP on the issue of heightened testosterone and androgens. We discuss everything including: - Why testosterone/androgens can ...
Ep 29 - Cycle syncing, disordered eating and creating her career with guest Maddie Miles
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode features the wonderful Maddy Miles – integrative health practitioner and all-round hormone advocate. In it we cover: - Maddy’s e...
Ep 28 - Medical Gaslighting - what to look for and how to combat it!
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the super important issue of medical gaslighting – what it is, how it affects us and what we can do about it. Medical ...
Ep 27 - The different types of PCOS + the truth about "the pill" with guest Dr Lara Briden
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gush. In this ep we just about die of excitement because we get to interview the incomparable Dr Lara Briden! We cover SO much in this episode and Lar...
Ep 26 - WE'RE BACK! Babies, summer, health goals...let's catch up!
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! And we are SO stoked about it. We missed making our little podcast!! In this ep we have a mega catch up on everything from the birth of ...
Ep 25 - We answer ALL your burning questions!
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the final episode for Season 1 of The PCOS Girls Podcast!! Mel needs to nest and go and have a baby so we've decided to stop here for the y...
Ep 24 - PCOS Pantry Staples, that we can't live without!
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we let you guys know the MUST HAVE things we stock in our pantry/fridge to help us get through the day with balanced hormones and satisfied ...
Ep 23 - Managing PCOS during Pregnancy
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to one of our most requested topics! Big trigger warning on this one though guys - we do talk about pregnancy and we do touch on miscarriage t...
Ep 22 - Are you ovulating? The signs, symptoms and optimal time to conceive
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we cover all things ovulation! When it comes to optimal health, we believe ovulation is key - whether you are trying to conceive or not. In ...
Ep 21 - PCOS + IVF Success Story and the Importance of Community
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we have our very first PCOS Success Story!! Kristyn Hodgdon - fellow PCOS girl and founder of The Fertility Tribe (@thefertil...
Ep 20 - Can you manifest good health? With guest Jordanna Levin
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we have Jordanna Levin - best selling author of "Make it Happen", a book all about manifestation - on to give us some deep in...
Ep 19 - Balancing normal life with PCOS
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we catch up on where we are at on our journeys - and a surprising amount of stuff comes up!! From birth plans to PCOS research to the power ...
Ep 18 - The Chinese Medicine approach to PCOS and Fertility. With guest Nat Kringoudis
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we have hormone health expert and doctor of Chinese medicine Nat Kringoudis on to give us some deep insight into how Chinese ...
Ep 17 - PCOS research and how it can help you to thrive! With guest Dr Dylan Cutler
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have PCOS researcher and wellness consultant Dr Dylan Cutler, on to discuss her approach to PCOS with her patients and some of the super-...
Ep 16 - PCOS, Fertility and your Gut Health. With guest Dr Cecilia Kitic, founder of Fertile Gut
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we have gut health expert – Dr Cecilia Kitic, founder of Fertile Gut on to discuss Gut Health and PCOS. We are so excited abou...
Ep 15 - Overcoming PCOS Hair Loss
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are finally breaking down one of our most requested topics – overcoming PCOS hair loss. From herbs to stress management to diet, we delve super d...
Ep 14 - Navigating PCOS and Mental Health. With Gretchen Kubacky from PCOS Wellness
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we have PCOS Psychologist Dr Gretchen Kubacky from PCOS Wellness on to discuss Mental Health and PCOS. We hear from Gretchen abo...
Ep 13 - What is your Period Telling You?
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we talk everything PERIODS. Colour, length, pain, cups – the lot. We cover questions like: - Are long periods related to PC...
Ep 12 - Nutrients for Hormone Balance and Fertility and what is seed cycling? With Nutritionist Shelley McKenzie from Freedom Wellness
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we have the incredible nutritionist Shelley McKenzie from Freedom Wellness on to discuss the best nutrients for hormone balance ...
Ep 11 - Disordered Eating and Body Image
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about our journeys with disordered eating and how prevalent it is in the PCOS community. We both have struggled with eating disorder...
Ep 10 - To Gluten or not to Gluten
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we share our own experiences with gluten and the reason we don’t believe in flat-out saying that women with PCOS should go glut...
Ep 09 - Updates from isolation and how we are coping with the new normal PLUS is Mel pregnant!?!
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've been living through some pretty interesting times lately and we've found ourselves using some practical techniques to get through it and maintai...
Ep 08 - Preparing to Conceive with PCOS
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover the many things that can be done to improve fertility before you even start trying to conceive. - Australian bushfire update ...
Ep 07 - Self-Care Practices for PCOS - Part 2
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We loved talking about self-care for PCOS so much that we had to do a part 2 In it we cover: - The self-care practice that all living things need to d...
Ep 06 - Self-Care Practices for PCOS - Part 1
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are OBSESSED with finding self-care practices that can actually benefit PCOS. In this episode we delve into some of our faves! - Devastating news f...
Ep 05 - Top Foods for PCOS
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rather than focusing on foods that should be avoided (there’s enough of that in the world already right?), Episode 5 is all about our favourite HEAL...
Ep 04 - How to Heal your PCOS Acne
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have both suffered from PCOS acne so this was an important episode for us. In it we cover: - How the pill has affected our skin - Brigitte outlin...
Ep 3 - Natural Fertility Tips Part 2: Science and Supplements
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had so much to say about PCOS fertility we decided we had to do a part 2. This time it's all about the science and the supplements. - Brigitte talk...
Ep 02 - Natural Fertility Tips Part 1: Lifestyle
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we share our favourite lifestyle tips for improving fertility naturally. - Mel shares some interesting test results - The one thing th...
Ep 01 - Our PCOS Stories and the important things we have learnt
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 is all about our PCOS stories and what we have learnt on our journey. In it we cover: - How PCOS is diagnosed and what on earth the “Rotte...