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Welcome to The PCOS Repair Podcast! I'm Ashlene Korcek, and each week I'll be sharing the latest findings on PCOS and how to make practical health changes to your lifestyle to repair your PCOS at the root cause.If you're struggling with PCOS, know that you're not alone. In fact, it's estimated that one in ten women have PCOS. But the good news is that there is a lot we can do to manage our symptoms and live healthy, happy lives.So whether you're looking for tips on nutrition, exercise, supplements, or mental health, you'll find it all here on The PCOS Repair Podcast. Ready to get started? Hit subscribe now
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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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll discover the nuanced relationship between body weight and fertility for women with PCOS. This topic is often clouded by myths and oversimplified advice—especially from healthcare providers who may suggest weight loss as the best “fix” without explaining the deeper hormonal dynamics at play. This episode offers clarity on how weight can impact the menstrual cycle, influence ovulation, and affect overall reproductive health, while emphasizing w...
In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll discover how the neuroscience behind a growth mindset and intrinsic motivation directly impacts your ability to follow through on healthy habits. This topic goes beyond our usual conversations about nutrition or supplements, this is about what actually drives you to take action when managing PCOS starts to feel overwhelming. While the research article explored in this episode isn't specific to PCOS, its findings shed light on how your brain p...
In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, the focus turns to a topic that resonates deeply with many women navigating PCOS—feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice, supplements, diets, and strategies flooding the internet. This episode brings a refreshing mindset shift, showing how you can step away from the chaos and start creating clarity by tuning into your body’s unique signals. Understanding Why PCOS Feels So Overwhelming The explosion of PCOS-related content online, though...
In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll discover why it’s not only possible, but highly likely, that you have more than one root cause contributing to your PCOS symptoms. From insulin resistance to chronic inflammation, stress response, and hormone and nutrient disruption, PCOS rarely stems from just one issue. This episode walks you through how to identify your dominant root cause while acknowledging that other contributing factors may also be playing a role. Why Identifying a Pr...
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