The everyPCOSbody Podcast

In today’s episode Shelby breaks down how Carbs are essential for a healthy balanced lifestyle and the science shined carbs! Super helpful and amazing show!

S2E11 Jeni’s baby making story, spoiler alert, it didn’t work. 20 years of infertility, Jeni’s story.

S2E10 - Shelby & Jeni talk ways to keep sane and healthy during quarantine during this temporary new normal.

Jeni talks about the elephant in the room that everyone else is talking about: coronavirus. How some things may be affecting PCOS and ways to combat it. Stay safe everyone, much love - Jeni (NOT A DOCTOR! :) )

S3E8 Traveling with PCOS, not even going to lie guys, my heart wasn’t in it today, this is probably the most boring episode ever! I talk about traveling needs with PCOS. I hope that you find it informative at least, lol!

Letisha and Jeni talk all things about PCOS: Finding Power in Disorder; A PCOS Documentary Movie. From conception to what we are looking for in who we want to feature in the film, we hopefully answer all the questions people have been wondering about! To apply: linker.ee/pcosmovie IG: @PCOSMovie IG @BatesLovesWeights Email: PCSMovie@gmail.com

Shelby and Jeni discuss how Insulin Resistance effects PCOS and what you should be looking for.

Jen discusses the genetics of PCOS, and how it can effect your family. Sources: https://rbej.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12958-016-0173-x https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20190501/1st-gene-linked-to-polycystic-ovary-syndrome#2 https://www.ajmc.com/focus-of-the-week/researchers-improve-knowledge-of-pcos-with-discovery-of-3-more-genes

S2E4 - Jeni talks about how awesome Inositol is, not just for PCOS Patients, but for any number of people that can benefit from it! For Ovasitol, go to Theralogix.com and use code 260435 to save some money!

Jeni is alone, discussing fatigue and ways to counter it! Love to you all! Again special thanks to Martha for her post on Instagram, where a lot of the information came from, follow her in IG @the.pcos.dietian

The Support Culture found online and in social media is a mine field to navigate. Shelby & Jeni discuss support groups, concern trolling, diet culture, and medication/supplements.

S2E1, Jeni & Shelby revisit their best episode of season 1, Misconceptions of PCOS, with new misconceptions discussed! Plus a surprise gust appearance of Jeni’s dogs while the mailman came during recording (enjoy!)

First, we want to discuss the Metformin discussion; DO NOT STOP TAKING YOUR MEDICATION! If you are concerned about taking Metformin, continue taking and soak with your doctor about an alternative medication or supplement. For Ovastiol, Use Code 260435 to save $$! This episode Shelby & Jeni discuss surviving the holidays, their favorite things, and laugh uncontrollably at themselves! We are also taking a break for the rest of the year, we will be back for SEASON TWO in 2020! We absolutely love you all so very much and can not thank you enough for your support! Check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/everypcosbodyrecommendedthings/?ref=share for all the things we discussed in today's episode and more!

Instagram Sensation @Hidradenitis.Selina joins us today to tell us about a little known symptom of PCOS: Hidradenitis Suppurativa - (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh) a skin condition that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin. The lumps can break open, or tunnels can form under the skin. Selina is an AMAZING young woman who is able to use humor to deal with her chronic illnesses and shares her beautiful outlook with the world via instagram! We are so glad to follow her and you should too!!

Dr. Dylan Cutler, PhD joins us to talk PCOS! obtained her PhD in ObGyn in 2019 from the University of British Columbia, she conducted clinical studies on the impact of lifestyle for women with PCOS. On top of that, she is a plant-based health blogger, on her site Phruitful Dish, PCOS Wellness Consultant, holistic health content creator, food photographer, fitness enthusiast, feminist, and vegan.During her doctoral degree, she conducted scientific studies on women’s reproductive and metabolic health, basing thesis on nutrition, physical activity, mindfulness, and supplementation for PCOS. WHEWW! She's a truly extraordinary women, find her on social media at the links below! https://www.facebook.com/PhruitfulDish http://phruitfuldish.com/ https://www.instagram.com/phruitfuldish/ https://twitter.com/Dylan_Cutler

We have Ashley Levinston, PCOS Advocate and superstar on discussing literally all things PCOS! We are lucky to have Ash (And her mom Podcast Bomb us!) join us today for an amazing and informative interview! Link to the PCOS Petition:https://www.tinyurl.com/SIGN-PCOS?fbclid=IwAR1cm8K0iRFk0bcr2hvxoZ7w8-J6yq8EWknW6qGLtp2bITJ1a1ruhuRmYLo

Jeni and Shelby discuss Weight vs Mental Health, and the consequences of choosing one over the other. If you are having a difficult time with your mental health, please call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255.

Authors of The PCOS Workbook, Angela Grassi & Stephanie Mattei join us to talk about the book and all things PCOS! We seriously could have talked for hours to these amazing women and we will have them on again!

Recently an article was published in the New York Times regarding PCOS & it being more than infertility. We discuss this & all the PCOS randomness in today’s episode.

We posed the question “What are the responses you have received to “I Have PCOS”. Jeni and Shelby go over the responses people left, giving some inside as to how to understand PCOS a bit better, as well as how people respond to a patient informing someone they have this syndrome.