The PCOS Girls Podcast

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 been wanting to hear what’s been going on – this is the ep for you. There’s a huge content warning for this episode though because of the chat about Mel’s health – we discuss mental health, depression, weight loss and dieting. So if any of that is uncomfortable or if you just want to skip straight to the actual content of the ep – fast forward through to the 32 minute mark. We’ve made this episode in the hopes that it will save you some time, money and energy not making the same mistakes we’ve made. And, to share the things that have really made a huge impact on our health journeys. We hope you find it helpful! This episode is brought to you by Mel's soon to be released PCOS fertility course! ⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist here.⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

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. But back to the topic at hand – this episode dives into some really simple and powerful hacks for working on weight management with PCOS. We cover everything from lifestyle to supplements to self love and the things that have really helped us on our own journeys with this. We hope it’s helpful. And as much as we tried our very best to handle this complex topic with care and respect, we of course need to throw a trigger warning on it – if you’re not feeling like listening to content about weight loss right now, follow that instinct and give this ep a miss. This episode is brought to you by PCOS to Wellness - check out Brig's herbies ⁠⁠⁠over here⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

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 signs to celebrate. And if you feel super far from healed, we hope this episode highlights some manageable little goals you might like to aim for. Because yes, we all want the big things ticked, but the little things matter too and sometimes, they feel much more tangible and in reach. Hope you love the ep! It’s brought to you by Mel's soon to be released PCOS fertility course! ⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist here.⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

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 thyroid directly impacts PCOS and fertility and DRIVES our PCOS symptoms -       The THOROUGH tests that are essential for exploring the health of your thyroid -       The causes of thyroid disease and treatment options for each cause -       Plus a bit of Mel’s Hashimoto’s experience (we have a bigger catch up on Mel’s thyroid health in a later ep) This episode is for you if you: -       Have a thyroid condition -       Think you have a thyroid condition but the tests came back normal -       Have your PCOS pretty well under control but still struggle with symptoms like weight management, fatigue, body pain, brain fog, fertility issues or low libido -       Just can’t seem to get better – your PCOS is a mess, your weight keeps creeping up, you can’t get pregnant etc. -       Want to thoroughly investigate what’s driving your PCOS. Maybe you have a thyroid condition – maybe you don’t…but wouldn’t you like to rule it out or rule it in? We LOVED making this episode and can’t wait to hear what you think! This episode brought to you by PCOS to Wellness - check out Brig's herbies ⁠⁠over here⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

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 your mind to be better prepped for stressful periods of life. If you’re someone who has a high stress job or day to day life but feel like you ‘thrive under pressure’ – don’t ignore this ep. We relate to you so much because we have identified as that in the past too…but stress can be having more of an impact than you realise and you may really benefit from bringing in some support. This episode brought to you by Mel's soon to be released PCOS fertility course! ⁠⁠Join the waitlist here.⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

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 resistance increases our androgens, causing irregular cycles and all of our pcos symptoms PLUS can lead to more chronic health conditions like diabetes – so this isn’t one to gloss over – addressing it can really turn things around for you. This episode brought to you by PCOS to Wellness - check out Brig's herbies ⁠over here⁠. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

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 @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

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/groups/thepcosgirls This episode brought to you by PCOS to Wellness - check out Brig's herbies over here. Mel and Brig xo

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 something new this season!!! Each week after our episode drops, we'll be hosting a Q+A in our private facebook group, so if you haven't already joined us in there - now's the time because you'll be able to ask us any questions you have from listening to the episode! Join the group at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls This episode brought to you by Mel's soon to be released PCOS fertility course! Join the waitlist here. Mel and Brig xo

We’re back!! Woo!!! And just to clarify – this ep isn’t just for 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 your PCOS (you can get Mel’s free PCOS testing guide here – https://www.pcospathways.com/pcos-fertility-testing-guide/ -       Your treatment options Plus a whole bunch of mindset stuff! Hope you love it! We’re sooooo happy to finally be back. ALSO - we're introducing something new this season!!! Each week after our episode drops, we'll be hosting a Q+A in our private facebook group, so if you haven't already joined us in there - now's the time because you'll be able to ask us any questions you have from listening to the episode! Join the group at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls This episode brought to you by PCOS to Wellness - check out Brig's herbies ⁠over here⁠. Mel and Brig xo

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 journey - pay special attention to this one! 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

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  

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  

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/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 share his wealth of knowledge and personal perspective on it all. 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

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 conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 we give you every tip we've got. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls

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 and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 PCOS due to how many benefits they have and we absolutely loved talking about them on this ep! Please note that these supplements might not be right for everyone and you should absolutely discuss them with your practitioners. Here's a link to the research paper we referred to in the ep - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1740675720300165 And here's an article about the paper by one of its authors: https://www.larabriden.com/cyclic-progesterone-therapy-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 want to be stabbing around in the dark. Thorough testing is like getting a detailed message from YOUR body about exactly what's going on with it. You can get Mel's free PCOS Fertility testing guide here! (it's still relevant even if you're not trying to conceive!) 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