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The PCOS Repair Podcast

Ashlene

177 episodes

4 days ago

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll explore one of the most common traps many women with PCOS fall into: relying on diet alone as a solution. From strict PCOS meal plans to carb-cutting strategies, the focus often lands solely on food. But long-term relief from PCOS symptoms comes from a holistic lifestyle approach, not just what’s on your plate. This episode breaks down why so many diets fail to deliver lasting results and how a root-cause-focused lifestyle can offer true, sus...

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In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll explore one of the most common traps many women with PCOS fall into: relying on diet alone as a solution. From strict PCOS meal plans to carb-cutting strategies, the focus often lands solely on food. But long-term relief from PCOS symptoms comes from a holistic lifestyle approach, not just what’s on your plate. This episode breaks down why so many diets fail to deliver lasting results and how a root-cause-focused lifestyle can offer true, sus...

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Episodes (20/177)

The PCOS Repair Podcast

Diet vs. Lifestyle: The Real Key to Long-Term PCOS Health

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll explore one of the most common traps many women with PCOS fall into: relying on diet alone as a solution. From strict PCOS meal plans to carb-cutting strategies, the focus often lands solely on food. But long-term relief from PCOS symptoms comes from a holistic lifestyle approach, not just what’s on your plate. This episode breaks down why so many diets fail to deliver lasting results and how a root-cause-focused lifestyle can offer true, sus...

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

The PCOS Repair Podcast

Folate & PCOS: Not All Forms Are Equal

In this supplement spotlight episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you will learn why folate is one of the most essential nutrients for women with PCOS—especially when it comes to hormone balance, mood support, and fertility. Whether you're preparing for pregnancy, currently expecting, or simply aiming to improve your hormone health, this episode breaks down everything you need to know about folate, including how it works in the body and why not all forms of folate are beneficial. Folate’s Rol...

1 month ago

12 minutes

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Whole-Body Healing: A Holistic PCOS Approach

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you will take a step back and explore what it truly means to heal from PCOS in a holistic, whole-body way. While it’s tempting to zero in on one area, like nutrition, supplements, or lab results, lasting success comes from weaving together all aspects of your health: mind, body, and environment. If you've been feeling stuck or like you're doing everything “right” but still not seeing results, this episode will help you identify where your healing jo...

1 month ago

20 minutes

The PCOS Repair Podcast

Physical Activity & Your Mindset

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you will explore how to shift your mindset around physical activity, especially during seasons when time and energy feel limited. As the holidays approach, exercise can often fall to the bottom of the priority list. But instead of viewing movement as one more obligation or punishment, this episode invites you to reframe it as a nurturing part of your lifestyle that supports hormone balance, emotional wellbeing, and sustainable energy. How Your Minds...

1 month ago

33 minutes

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Natural or Assisted Fertility: Designing Your Path

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you will discover the key differences between natural and assisted fertility approaches, and how to determine which path might best suit your needs and personal journey with PCOS. Whether you're currently trying to conceive, thinking about it for the future, or simply wanting to regulate your cycle and optimize your reproductive health, this episode offers empowering and informative insights to guide your next steps. Exploring Natural Fertility Opt...

1 month ago

36 minutes

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Amanda’s Story: Healing Through Blood Sugar Balance

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll hear Amanda’s inspiring story, she once felt completely stuck in her PCOS journey. Struggling with overwhelming fatigue, sugar cravings, and an unpredictable cycle, Amanda was frustrated and exhausted, physically and emotionally. Despite seeking medical help, she kept hearing the same disheartening advice: “Lose weight and come back.” But none of it addressed the root of her symptoms or gave her a path forward. In this episode, you’ll learn h...

1 month ago

14 minutes

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MD, Naturopath, or Functional? Choosing the Right PCOS Care

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll discover how to build your best support team to navigate your PCOS journey with confidence. If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling like your concerns were dismissed, or if you’ve found yourself unsure whether to turn to an OB/GYN, naturopath, or functional medicine provider, this episode will bring clarity. You’ll learn how to determine who to see, what to ask, and how to create a care team that truly supports your goals and long-...

2 months ago

30 minutes

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Saw Palmetto & PCOS: Can This Herb Help Balance Hormones?

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll discover how saw palmetto can play a valuable role in supporting hormone balance for women with PCOS. Saw palmetto is best known for its anti‑androgen properties, which reduce excess male hormones like testosterone that contribute to symptoms such as acne, unwanted hair growth, and hair thinning. You’ll learn how this herbal supplement works and when it may be worth discussing with your healthcare provider as part of your PCOS management plan...

2 months ago

13 minutes

The PCOS Repair Podcast

Insulin, LH, and PCOS Hormonal Chaos: Understanding the Connection

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll explore how luteinizing hormone (LH) plays a pivotal role in ovulation, and how its interaction with insulin can create hormonal chaos in PCOS. LH is the hormone responsible for triggering ovulation, but when it becomes imbalanced, cycles can become irregular or even anovulatory. This discussion sheds light on why LH may be elevated and how this elevation disrupts ovulation, especially when paired with high testosterone levels. How Cycle Cha...

2 months ago

22 minutes

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PCOS and Fertility Treatment Dropout: What Comes Next?

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you'll explore the emotional and psychological realities behind why so many women with PCOS choose to step away from fertility treatments. Drawing from a research article titled “Dropout of Infertility Treatments and Related Factors Among Infertile Couples”, this conversation dives into the personal reasons behind treatment discontinuation and what that means for women who are still hoping to grow their families. If you’ve ever felt the heavy emotio...

2 months ago

21 minutes

The PCOS Repair Podcast

Ozempic, Weight Loss Medications and PCOS: What You Need to Know

This episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, explores the hot topic of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications and their potential role for PCOS. These drugs are making headlines for their potential to improve weight loss efforts, but how do they truly fit into a PCOS management plan? You’ll learn what these medications are, how they work in the body, and what the current research says about their use in women with PCOS. Most importantly, this episode helps you understand how to think critically abou...

3 months ago

41 minutes

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How Jasmine Rebuilt Her Relationship with Food and Hormones

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, I’m excited to share Jasmine’s story, a former patient whose struggles with PCOS, body image, and burnout may sound all too familiar. Jasmine’s experience reflects the pressure many women feel to constantly push harder, dieting, overtraining, and trying to force their bodies into submission, only to feel like they’re getting nowhere. If you've ever felt like your efforts weren’t enough or your body was working against you, this episode offers a powe...

3 months ago

19 minutes

The PCOS Repair Podcast

PCOS Isn’t Just a Label: It’s a Clue to Better Health

It’s time to reframe what a PCOS diagnosis actually means for your life and health. Instead of seeing it as a label or limitation, this episode explores how PCOS can serve as a powerful clue, your body’s way of pointing you toward what it truly needs. If you’ve ever felt weighed down by the confusion, frustration, or lack of clear direction after hearing “you have PCOS,” this episode offers the mindset shift you’ve been waiting for. The Emotional Weight of Diagnosis It starts with reflection ...

3 months ago

22 minutes

The PCOS Repair Podcast

Balance Your Hormones with Omega-3 Power

Discover the powerful role that omega-3 fatty acids play in hormone health, inflammation, and PCOS symptom management. While supplements and superfoods are often overhyped, omega-3s stand out as a simple yet impactful nutrient you can easily include in your daily routine—either through diet or supplementation. You’ll learn how omega-3s reduce inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, support hormone production, and even promote better mood, brain function, and emotional stability. How Omega...

3 months ago

22 minutes

The PCOS Repair Podcast

Love, Boundaries & PCOS: Navigating Hormonal Shifts Together

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll discover how the relationships in your life, whether with your partner, friends, family, or coworkers, can significantly influence your PCOS symptoms. Emotional stress, social expectations, and even well-meaning gestures can trigger physical changes like fatigue, cravings, acne, mood swings, and weight gain. These effects are often subtle but impactful, creating pressure that worsens hormonal imbalances without you even realizing it. Emotion...

4 months ago

30 minutes

The PCOS Repair Podcast

The Science of Stress & What It’s Doing to Your PCOS

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, the focus is on the intricate connection between stress and hormonal balance in women with PCOS. Drawing on insights from the research article Stress: Endocrine Physiology and Pathophysiology, this discussion explores how the body’s stress response is designed to protect survival, and how that same system can disrupt metabolic health, fertility, and hormone regulation when stress becomes chronic. You will learn exactly what happens inside the body w...

4 months ago

25 minutes

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PCOS & Insulin Resistance: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you will discover what insulin resistance really means, why it’s such a central root cause in PCOS, and how it shows up in ways that go far beyond weight or diet alone. Insulin resistance affects up to 80% of individuals with PCOS, and yet many women are told they don’t have it, simply because their lab work appears “normal.” This episode unpacks the science of insulin resistance in simple terms so you can better understand how your body uses insuli...

4 months ago

22 minutes

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Rachel’s Fertility Breakthrough: A True PCOS Story

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, I get to share the inspiring story of Rachel, a 35-year-old woman who overcame fertility struggles by addressing a commonly overlooked root cause of PCOS: chronic inflammation. Her journey is a powerful reminder of how subtle, everyday inflammation, often without dramatic symptoms, can significantly impact hormone balance, energy levels, and the ability to conceive. Recognizing the Hidden Impact of Inflammation Rachel began working with me a few mon...

4 months ago

18 minutes

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PCOS and the Workplace: How to Protect Your Energy & Focus

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, the conversation turns to an often-overlooked but incredibly relevant topic: managing PCOS in the workplace, whatever your version of a workplace may be. Whether you're working in an office, at home raising kids, attending school, or juggling multiple roles, your environment plays a big role in your energy, focus, and ability to support your hormone health. This episode explores how to create a daily routine that protects your energy, enhances your ...

5 months ago

18 minutes

The PCOS Repair Podcast

The Magic of Magnesium for Hormones, Sleep, and Stress

In this supplement spotlight episode, you’ll discover the powerful role magnesium plays in hormone regulation, energy levels, sleep, mood, and insulin sensitivity, all areas deeply affected by PCOS. Although often overlooked, magnesium is a foundational mineral that supports several root causes of PCOS and helps create balance in the body. How Magnesium Impacts Hormones, Insulin, and Stress Response Magnesium directly supports blood sugar regulation and hormone production. Low levels of ma...

5 months ago

22 minutes