The PCOS Girls Podcast
The PCOS Girls Podcast is hosted by Brigitte and Mel, two Australian women with polycystic ovary syndrome. They share their personal experiences with PCOS, including how natural medicine helped them improve symptoms, address fertility issues, and become mothers. Each episode combines their own stories with research, facts, and practical tips. Brigitte runs PCOS to Wellness Co., while Melissa runs PCOS Fertility Support, where she helps people with PCOS conceive naturally.
Episodes
All Your Burning PCOS Questions Answered
In this episode we answer all your burning questions about PCOS / PMOS, fertility, food, weight loss, staying consistent, acne, facial hair, berberine, MYO inositol, managing insulin resistance and so much more!PMOS impacts so many areas of our life and sometimes it feels like we have an endless list of questions about all sorts of random things – so we love recording episodes like this because it
The Most Unhinged PCOS Myths Debunked (Ep. 100)
100 episodes! And we’re celebrating by tackling the wildest PCOS misinformation, from crazy diet trends to unhinged medical advice. For this monumental episode, we asked you guys to share your wildest PCOS stories with us and boy oh boy did you deliver!What we got back was a pile of the most unhinged advice you’ve been given by your doctors and we were FLOORED.So in this episode we share some of y
5 Things To Do When Diagnosed With PCOS/PMOS
If only we’d known to do these things when we were first diagnosed!If you’ve been recently diagnosed OR you’ve been diagnosed for a while but feel lost or want a fresh start – this episode’s going to help you out with some big picture understanding of PCOS - AND some practical, simple tips that actually have an impact.In the episode we break down the first 5 things we wish we’d done/known about wh
Why You Spot Before Your Period (And When To Look Into It)
Who else has experienced spotting before their period and wondered whyyyyyy?This episode breaks it down for you! We get into why this happens, what to do and when to go to your doctor about it.It's actually a HUGE clue to your hormone health and fertility so don't skip over it!Listen to Mel’s new song over here! - https://open.spotify.com/album/5MLrNkbrR6vzQy4beUHNrI?si=IvehMcbWSjqLPRCvWkV
What Happens When PCOS Meets Perimenopause
Get ready for a mind blower guys!So tbh - we didn’t know much about perimenopause and how it links in with PCOS! But so many of you requested an episode on this topic and we’re so glad you did! We uncovered some stuff we found SO INTERESTING and it’s ultimately reshaped how we see perimenopause and how we’ll be approaching it as women with PCOS.Can’t wait for you to hear this one.You can find Mel’
Everything You Need To Know About PMOS
PCOS has a new name! And we’re here to break it down for you so you know the what, when, why and how of our new bestie – PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome).We talk about what the name actually means and how it impacts our treatment moving forward.Spoiler alert – this is about more than a name change! This will impact our community from the top level all the way to the individual sitti
3 Things We'd Do To Get Pregnant With PCOS
You know your girls love a fertility ep! Today we share the 3 things we each would do if we were trying to get pregnant again 🙌Absolutely loved this chat because we really cover some of the most essential things you can do on a fertility journey and some of these things are often missed – we don’t want that for you! 🙅♀️So listen into this episode and reach out if you have any questions about any
PCOS On A Budget
Season 6 is here! And we are BEYOND excited about it 🎉 🎉 🎉We’ve even entered the world of video podcasting!!! 📹 We’re terrified about it to be honest but we’re PUSHING ON! 😅 And truly just cannot wait to share this season with you ❤️Today’s episode is all about navigating PCOS on a budget and honestly – who isn’t on a budget right now? The cost of living crisis has seemingly turned into a new way
Ep 93 - PCOS Hacks for the Holidays
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 PCOS hacks to get you through the holidays…Hormone friendly gift ideas (and some awesome discount codes for you from some of our fave brands! See below for links and codes!)…Special discounts for our own products..GIVEAWAYS!!!!Plus we answer some listener
Ep 92 - 3 things we would (and wouldn't!) do for our PCOS
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 though with a massive catch up on Mel’s health journey this year. It’s been a wild one to say the least – so much progress…but at a bit of a price.
Mel’s been largely off social media for months and hasn’t
shared this journey anywhere so if you’ve bee
Ep 91 - PCOS Weight Loss Hacks
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 and we did want to make a note now to say that Elma is ok! We’ve still got some possible procedures ahead but since this episode we have found out that whatever it is, it’s NOT cancerous.
So the relief is exploding over here. It was a rough few months.
Bu
Ep 90 - Clear Signs your Hormones are Healing
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 down in that and it’s also really
easy to be so laser focused on a particular health outcome that you completely miss the subtle little signs that you are actually making progress!
We loved pulling this episode together and chatting about all the little sig
Ep 89 - Do you have a hidden thyroid issue?
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 – get your headphones ready babe because this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for!!!!
In today’s episode we talk all about the thyroid and the impact it can have on PCOS. We cover:
- The signs and symptoms of thyroid disease
- How the thy
Ep 88 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - Stress
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 in the world –
stress isn’t going away. But we have found ways to manage it and support our stress response from the inside out.
In this episode we look at the herbs, supplements and
lifestyle practices that can help your body handles stress better and help
Ep 87 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - Insulin Resistance
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 at the herbs, supplements and lifestyle practices (and nutritional HACKS!) that can help balance your blood sugar and insulin.
If you have insulin resistance – addressing it is one of the
most impactful things you can do for your PCOS. Insulin resista
Ep 86 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - Post Pill PCOS
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 lifestyle practices
that can help you transition off the pill and ease the symptoms that can arise once you’re off it.
This episode brought to you by Mel's soon to be released
PCOS fertility course! Join the waitlist here.
Follow us on Instagram @thep
Ep 85 - PCOS Types DEEP DIVE - Inflammation
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 look at the herbs, supplements and lifestyle practices
that can heal this driver and our own personal journeys with it.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at www.facebook.com/gr
Ep 84 - The Signs and Symptoms of Each PCOS Type
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 of each PCOS type (we also like to call them PCOS drivers) including what to look for in your test results.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming episodes, where we will
breakdown what exactly your options are for healing each type!
ALSO - we're introducing
Ep 83 - Just Diagnosed - Now what?
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 keen for a new direction or a fresh start or you’re feeling down and just want a bit of comfort about it all – this episode is for you too.In today’s ep we cover:- Tips on how to manage PCOS- How PCOS is diagnosed- How to properly investigate you
Ep 82 - Top signs you have a zinc deficiency
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 self education, right?
If you haven't discovered the powerhouse that is zinc, this is the episode for you.
Zinc helps us in SO many ways and you may be surprised by the symptoms that show up when you're deficient.
If you're on a fertility
Ep 81 - Q&A with Mel and Brig
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 great ones that we think will be helpful for so many of you.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the
conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
Ep 80 - Our top 6 PCOS hacks!
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 know how much tips like this can help.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the
conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
Ep 79 - Q + A about all things PCOS
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
- Improving egg quality
- Coming off the pill
- High testosterone
- Affirmations
- Breast tenderness
We LOVE doing these Q+A eps!
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the
conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/g
Ep 78 - How infrared sauna can help PCOS
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 and even manage PCOS symptoms.
We get into the nitty gritty of how infrared saunas can be the perfect detoxification tool, and why many of us may not be sweating enough!
Big thank you to Johannes from Clearlight Saunas who came on to the poddy to sha
Ep 77 - Signs your hormones are struggling
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 we don't even realise that it's actually related to our PCOS or to our hormones.
It's all so connected!
And realising the connection can help us to better target our treatments.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the
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Ep 76 - Coming off the pill? This ep is for you!
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 we had NO IDEA it could have such a huge affect on your body and we wish we had been prepared for it and supported through it.
Coming off birth control is a transition and there's so much you can do to help make it a smoother one and in this ep
Ep 75 - Our 'go-to' PCOS breakfast ideas
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 to find our own nutritional approach that suits our body and addresses what's driving our PCOS...but these ideas are what work for us and if they feel good for you to try, we think you will love them.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come
Ep 74 - Standout supplements for PCOS
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 body through thorough testing and then working with a natural health practitioner to create a tailored treatment plan that addresses your exact hormonal imbalances and needs.
However, there are some supplements that really standout when it comes to PC
Ep 73 - MUST DO tests for PCOS
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.Thorough testing can be game changing for PCOS and importantly, can completely change your treatment approach.PCOS is complex. There are so many factors at play, so many hormones that can be out of balance and so many treatment options - you don't
Ep 72 - Is inflammation driving your PCOS? The signs + what you can do!
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 surprising!!
This episode breaks down the signs of inflammation and also shares the powerful ways we can reduce inflammation in our body.
As you will find by our updates in this ep - inflammation has been/IS a huge part of each of our PCOS pictures - we ar
Ep 71 - 2 potent herbs you NEED to know about if you ever get stressed
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 that are absolutely game changing for our stress, adrenals and cortisol levels.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
Ep 70 - 3 simple yoga poses to help manage PCOS + supercharge your fertility
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 has been such a big part of our journeys! Sometimes in a regular-classes kind of a way but often, in a just doing a few powerful poses at home kind of a way.
#allyogaisvalid
Would love to hear if you give these a go!
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgir
Ep 69 - Insulin resistance hacks - that ACTUALLY work!
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 symptoms we struggle with - the acne, hairloss, hirsutism, skin tags, weight management struggles, moodiness and cravings.
This ep is all about some little tricks that can help you to balance your blood sugar and therefore stabilise your insulin levels.
Ep 68 - Teas for fertility + PCOS
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 reproductive system is as healthy as can be!
Both these teas have helped us IMMENSELY so we're excited to share about them.
This weeks episode is brought to you by Mel's PCOS Fertility Coaching biz! You can book a 1:1 with Mel over here.
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Ep 67 - Will inositol help your PCOS?
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 inositol can help you - it's honestly mind blowing.
If you're trying to conceive or you're working on regulating your cycle - YOU WILL LOVE THE INFO IN THIS EPISODE.
We really do dive deep on the science of WHY our cycles become irregular and w
Ep 66 - Simple weight loss tips for PCOS
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 for PCOS.
Possibly our most requested topic of all time and one we really hope we've done justice to.
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirl
Ep 65 - Top signs you have a magnesium deficiency
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 making this episode really drove it home and made me decide to do something about it!
In this episode we talk about all the signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency, the benefits of having healthy magnesium levels and the various ways we can support
Ep 64 - Hormone friendly swaps for PCOS
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 cupboard) that are hormone friendly and so good for managing your PCOS.
Making your home free from endocrine disrupting chemicals is a journey and most of us can't all dive in all at once but we hope this episode gives you some ideas of where to start.
Ep 63 - Where we're at with gluten
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 to try going gluten free - this one is for you!
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
Episode 62 - Easy self-care ideas for PCOS
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.
Definitely some we haven't talked about before so we are excited to share!
Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
Ep 61 - Behind the scenes of pregnancy loss
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 episode where we just talk about the whole experience of pregnancy loss. How we navigated it, the things we've learnt, the things we'd love to see handled differently.
We weren't ready until now but here it is...the real behind the s
Ep 60 - Q + A with Mel and Brig
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!).
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
Ep 59 - Ayurveda for PCOS with Myra Lewin
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 first time we've actually brought an Ayurvedic practitioner on to share their wisdom!
And oh my did we bring in an absolutely incredible woman!
To learn all about Ayurveda and how it can be used for PCOS and fertility, we have interviewed Myra Lewin, th
Ep 58 - Easy meal ideas for PCOS
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 cut down but still lengthy recording of her absolutely losing all control, make sure you listen to the outtake at the very end!
Once she got it together though, we dove into an episode all about food!
In it we list off our fave easy meal ideas for PCO
Ep 57 - Managing PCOS with guest Jane Sagui
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!
Today we have Jane Sagui from @pollie.co on to chat all about her own journey with PCOS and how that has lead to her becoming the co-founder and CEO of Pollie.
Pollie is an incredible new app for managing PCOS!
Jane has been passionate about women's
Ep 56 - A key to healing hormones - the nervous system with guest Jessica Maguire
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 nervous system.
This is an epic, highly informative episode that is going to really open your eyes to how truly connected our whole body is. It's also going to shed light on what may be a massive factor for you on your healing journey.
Nervous system r
Ep 55 - PCOS Friendly Exercise
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 movement - the types of body movement we enjoy, how we incorporate it into our busy lives and why we choose the exercise we choose. There's a few exercise choices that might surprise you!!!
The episode somehow covers a lot of ground and you will for some re
Ep 54 - Protein options for PCOS
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 very much about the individual but thought we would do an episode all about a super important part of our plates - protein.
In the ep we cover:
- Why protein is part of a balanced meal
- What our favourite protein sources are
- Tips and tricks for get
Ep 53 - Fertility awareness 101 with Mel Angus from Tempdrop
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 talk about all things fertility awareness, cycle charting and basal body temperature (BBT) monitoring.
Mel is a Fertility Awareness Educator and she provides SO MANY insights into all things cycle.
In this ep we cover:
- What exactly BBT is and how to t
Ep 52 - Birth, postpartum, thyroid and more Q+A's!
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, fertility and LIFE.
In today's episode we do a big catch up and get to hear all about Brig's birth story for little Willa and what postpartum life has been like.
We also get an update on where Mel is at with her thyroid and mental health journey.
Ep 51 - BONUS EP! Pregnancy catch up
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 catch up before the precious little bundle arrives.
So today we hear all about where Brig is up to –
- Birth plans
- All about home birth
- Where the baby is positioned
- All of the “boy or girl” speculation!
- How Brig plans to manage balancing her businesses a
Ep 50 - Q + A - your most asked questions
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 answering all of your questions and as usual, it's a real mixed bag!
We cover:
- How we regulated our cycle
- How to stay positive when everyone around you is falling pregnant
- What to do to prepare to ttc in a year
- How our partners have helped on
Ep 49 - How to treat hirsutism
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 given neither of us have much experience with this symptom - we wanted to make sure we'd really looked into things.
But we are so happy the episode is finally here!
In it we cover:
- What hirsutism is and the various causes of it
- How to treat hirsuti
Ep 48 - What PCOS "type" are you?
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 the many treatments for each type.
It's a big one!
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
Ep 47 - Things we WISH people knew about PCOS
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. These are things we wish the general public knew, things we wish our doctors knew and things we wish all women with PCOS knew.
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at ww
Ep 46 - PCOS and Anxiety - what's the link?
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 personal journeys with anxiety
- How miscarriage affected our mental health
- How having PCOS affected our mental health
- Pregnancy anxiety
- Signs and symptoms of anxiety
- Lifestyle practices for anxiety
- Natural medicines for anxiety
- The differ
Ep 45 - PCOS tests and HOW to interpret them with guest Dr Samina Mitha
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 are so excited to bring you Samina's expertise. We also talk about treating insulin resistance.
You can find Samina on instagram @dr.saminamitha.nd and her website is www.saminamitha.com
In this episode we cover:
- How to determine what tests someone w
Ep 44 - Q + A with Mel and Brig (all your burning Q's)
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 bunch of listener questions including:
- Breakfast ideas to keep you full
- Best advice for someone starting their fertility journey
- How we started our businesses
- How to manage low iodine
- How to know how your PCOS is going
- Tips for breastfeeding
Ep 43 - All about Endo with guest Bridget Hustwaite
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 isn't a new one.
Beloved radio presenter and author of the super successful How to Endo, Bridget joins us today to share absolutely EVERYTHING about endometriosis.
In it we cover:
- Bridget's own journey with endometriosis and how it led her to star
Ep 42 - PCOS Gut Health and Inflammation
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 inflammation
- The symptoms of inflammation
- The wide effects inflammation has in the body
- Anti inflammatory foods and nutrients
- Supplements for reducing inflammation
- The gut -> inflammation -> immune system connection
- The effect of bad
Ep 41 - A dietitians approach to fertility with guest Caitlin Johnson
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 episode that covers advice from when you have PCOS but are not yet trying to conceive, to trying to conceive and then early pregnancy.
Caitlin is kindly offering our listeners 10% off her PCOS + Cycle Tracking course and her PCOS and Pregnant cours
Ep 40 - Our own experiences with traditional Chinese medicine
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 is and how it is practiced
- How we used TCM to conceive our babes
- Herbs, granules, acupuncture, massage, cupping and Qi gong – what we’ve done and how they’ve helped
- How Mel used TCM to get her period back post miscarriage and then later postpart
Ep 39 - the metabolic approach to PCOS and how it works with guest Jessica Ash
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 PCOS but who also has an entirely different approach to treating PCOS.
You can find Jess on instagram @jessicaashwellness and you can learn more about what we talk about in this episode by going to https://www.jessicaashwellness.com/podcastlistene
Ep 38 - How to address an elevated LH:FSH ratio
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:FSH ratio (Luteinising Hormone : Follicle Stimulating Hormone ratio).
In the ep we cover:
- how exactly LH becomes elevated
- just how connected each of our hormones are
- how insulin resistance and estrogen levels link in
- the HPO axis - what it does
Ep 37 - Busting period myths and menstrual education with guest Demi Spaccavento
Today's episode features the incredibly insightful and wonderful teacher and women's health educator, Demi Spaccavento from Bright Girl Health.
Demi is at the absolute forefront of advocating and actually enacting period, cycle and hormonal health education for students in Australia and worldwide and we absolutely LOVE what she is doing for the future of women's health.
Demi goes to schools in per
Ep 36 - Are you sure it's PCOS...or could it be HA?
Today we talk all about the differences between PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea.
There are a surprising amount of similarities but some really key differences your doctor may have missed, that can help you work it out.
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls
Mel and Brig xo
Ep 35 - BRIG IS PREGNANT! And answering all of your Questions
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 insightful and moving and real.
The due date
Pregnancy symptoms
How she found out
How she is navigating her pregnancy after loss
Pregnancy anxiety tips
"Scan-xiety"
HOWWWW Brig got pregnant (pre-conception routine etc)
Pregnancy diet
Pregnancy herbs/s
Ep 34 - How to tell your loved ones about PCOS
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.
In this episode we breakdown how this tricky topic can be navigated, how we have personally approached it and tips for in the moment.
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast commu
Ep 33 - How to manage stress and decrease cortisol levels
Today is all about STRESS. In particular, ways to reduce that beautifully complicated hormone called cortisol.
In this ep we cover:
- Supplements for decreasing cortisol and improving our reaction to stress
- Lifestyle practices to manage stress and reduce cortisol levels
- The practice that is helping Mel reduce her stress IN THE MOMENT – and that is actually working in a really significant way
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Ep 32 - IVF. Everything you have ever needed to know. With guest Lucy Lines from Two Lines Fertility
Today’s episode is an epic. We have Lucy Lines from @twolinesfertility on to talk about every facet of fertility treatments – from ovulation induction to IUI to IVF. It is absolutely filled with everything you need to know about the process.
Lucy is an embryologist and fertility guide – this means for a long time, Lucy was actually the scientist in the lab combining the sperm and the egg to make l
Ep 31 - How to improve and optimise your egg health
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 the ep we cover:
- The window of time that effects each egg that you ovulate
- Things that can decrease egg quality
- Foods and nutrients that can improve egg quality
- Supplements to boost egg quality
- Lifestyle tips for supporting egg quality
Make sur
Ep 30 - How to reduce testosterone and other androgens
In this episode we dive DEEP on the issue of heightened testosterone and androgens.
We discuss everything including:
- Why testosterone/androgens can be elevated
- Our personal experience with testosterone and androgens
- The effect these hormones can have on us
- The many different ways testosterone and androgens can be balanced – from lifestyle approaches to supplements
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Ep 29 - Cycle syncing, disordered eating and creating her career with guest Maddie Miles
Today’s episode features the wonderful Maddy Miles – integrative health practitioner and all-round hormone advocate.
In it we cover:
- Maddy’s eating disorder journey (trigger warning)
- What is cycle syncing?
- How to eat for the different phases of your cycle
- Balancing hormones
Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast communit
Ep 28 - Medical Gaslighting - what to look for and how to combat it!
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 gaslighting is something that women with PCOS describe as happening to them ALL. THE. TIME. So to have this language for it now is really helpful and this episode exists to get you really comfortable with the concept so you can recognise when it is hap
Ep 27 - The different types of PCOS + the truth about "the pill" with guest Dr Lara Briden
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 Lara shares SO much wisdom and gold.
Lara is at the absolute forefront of advocacy for women’s health and is a world leading expert on all things hormones, fertility and PCOS.
If you listen to any episode – listen to this one!!
Topics included are:
- Th
Ep 26 - WE'RE BACK! Babies, summer, health goals...let's catch up!
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 Mel’s daughter to the reason Brigitte thinks she’s a terrible singer (hint: it’s not at all what you might expect and it’s hilarious). PLUS we talk about our current health goals and how we’re going about achieving them.
We ran out of time but Mel was
Ep 25 - We answer ALL your burning questions!
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 year. But we CAN'T WAIT to come back next year and keep on oversharing about our PCOS. Thank you to everyone who has listened to our little poddy this year, it has been SO MUCH FUN for us and we've loved getting to know our podcast community.
So for t
Ep 24 - PCOS Pantry Staples, that we can't live without!
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 bellies.
Definitely some surprise items in this one!
Would love to know what your pantry staples are!!
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Ep 23 - Managing PCOS during Pregnancy
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 too.
Specifically we cover:
- Rates of miscarriage with PCOS
- Egg health
- The hormone Mel really encourages women with PCOS to have tested once they become pregnant
- Nutrients to have tested during pregnancy
- How having PCOS can effect the risk of
Ep 22 - Are you ovulating? The signs, symptoms and optimal time to conceive
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 this ep, we break down everything you need to know about ovulation:
- What is ovulation?
- The importance of ovulation (even if you never want to have a baby!)
- How the pill shuts down ovulation
- How to know if you have delayed ovulation OR an anov
