An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS Podcast

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Unlock the secrets to managing PCOS and thyroid issues with  guest, Dr. Erica Armstrong, a leading expert in functional medicine and author of "The PCOS Thyroid Connection: A Functional Medicine Approach to Treating the Root Cause." Discover why women with PCOS are three times more likely to develop thyroid disease, specificall...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In this episode, I'm answering your top PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) weight loss questions (about 20 of them) to help explain with more context all the reasons PCOS impacts our weight and what kind of diet helps the most for PCOS weight loss.  Mentioned in the episode (scroll down for course links!) Rhodiola - https://s.thorne.c...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about PCOS Adrenal Health, Cortisol and PCOS, and the PCOS-adrenal connection.  Mentioned in the episode: NAC: https://s.thorne.com/NRI4c Inositol: https://s.thorne.com/esr0F Probiotic: https://s.thorne.com/RaN5D Rhodiola: https://s.thorne.com/mVyrH Theanine: https://s.thorne.com/ABrxm In today's e...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Struggling with self-care isn't just a personal challenge; it's a universal conundrum that can leave us feeling like we're neglecting our own needs. As I peel back the layers of mental barriers that keep us from indulging in self-care, you'll find new perspectives that may just be the breakthrough you've been loo...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In today's episode, we're exploring the intricate connections between pelvic floor health and PCOS- from the adrenal and nervous system/stress hormone connections, to sexual health to medical trauma, posture, and pain.  You might think the pelvic floor health has little to do with your health or your PCOS- this podcast may chan...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This episode features a fusion of personal insight and professional wisdom as I dive headfirst into 40 rapid-fire questions about PCOS, blending the curiosity of my Instagram community with the unpredictable inquiries from AI. We'll unearth the complexities of PCOS symptoms, their varied impacts on fertility, and the deeply personal...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Struggling to hit the gym with PCOS? You're not alone. The dance between exercise and PCOS is intricate, but I've discovered that movement is an essential rhythm in the music of a PCOS-friendly lifestyle. This episode is a deep dive into why those of us with insulin resistance can't afford to sit it out, and how the right...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of binge eating and dieting, unsure how to break free and find peace with food? Today we are joined by Mikaela Schifferle from KJ Wellness and the Naked Wellness Podcast on her remarkable story of triumph over a troubled relationship with food and body image. Together, we dissect the tangled web of n...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Ever wonder why your body behaves the way it does, especially when it comes to complex conditions like PCOS? Today I'll explain a concept called the Priority Pyramid, something I came up with early in my journey to becoming a practitioner that has helped me really look deeper into hormone issues to find the root cause.  I also discu...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Navigating the intricacies of PCOS and mental health is a dance I've come to know all too well. In this episode, we'll go through the maze of emotions that accompany a chronic condition like PCOS, from grappling with the stages of grief post-diagnosis to the realities of mental health concerns with depression and anxiety when l...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This was a really good one, guys!  Today we are talking with my good friend Kalea about mitochondria and specifically how they impact PCOS.  Now, I know it sounds a bit science-forward but trust me, Dr. Wattles and I love the mitochondria for a reason.  Hope you love it as much as I did! Mentioned in the episode: Follow Dr. Wattles on ig...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! GLP-1's like Ozempic and Monjauro are everywhere these days and being used frequently for PCOS- both for insulin related concerns and weight loss.  My opinions and concerns about these medications have been met with real life experience helping many clients use them effectively over the last couple of years and today I'm sharin...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Life can often feel like a tightrope walk, the delicate balance between health, self-care, and responsibilities teetering on the edge of overwhelming. When I was first diagnosed with PCOS, the lack of information and guidance pulled me into a spiral of health burnout. This podcast brings you along my personal journey, as I grappled with...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! We've hit a milestone of 50,000 downloads, and we're thrilled to celebrate this achievement with you! We've been on an incredible journey together, and as a token of our gratitude for your support, we're diving straight into the heart of the latest PCOS research to talk about major changes and studies that have happen...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Do you really understand what your body is saying when it comes to hunger and satiety? It's more complex than you might think, especially if you're managing PCOS. We're breaking down leptin resistance, a hormone intricately linked to our satiety signals. If you've ever wondered why you still feel hungry even after eat...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! What if the secret to unlocking your full potential in work and life is as simple as time management and self-care? Join us on a journey as we explore these vital topics with Renee Claire of Renee Claire Consulting. Renee shares her wisdom on preserving energy, setting boundaries, and incorporating self-care into our busy lives. She brin...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Today we're covering a highly requested topic: weight loss in PCOS!  Specifically, I'm going to cover why it actually is harder to lose weight and what can be done.  Today's discussion focuses on the interrelationship between PCOS, insulin resistance, and weight loss. You'll learn how insulin, a hormone that cues your...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Today we are talking about a few PCOS opinions I've seen recently that have made me really roll my eyes-  Does PCOS only stem from genetics?  Will PCOS keep getting worse and worse forever because it's a chronic health condition?  Is PCOS your fault? Find my professional opinions on this and more during this week's episode...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Today starts our new Q&A Series where I'll answer your PCOS questions and give you some practical advice and tips for how to move forward.  Today, we're covering questions about how to manage PCOS eating when we have high DHEA, insulin resistance, hectic jobs and trouble making time for healthy eating and self-care, endomet...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! You've likely heard the two conflicting sides of the gluten and dairy free debate for PCOS.  Each side is pretty entrenched and seems very certain!  Some people will tell you that going gluten and dairy free is totally unneccesary and even harmful, while others will tell you it absolutely changed their life! What's the real tru...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Today I chat with friend, group program co-host, and fellow PCOS expert Hannah Muehl about some of the most common PCOS questions and misconceptions we get as PCOS nutritionists. We will answer the following: What’s one question you get all the time for PCOS? What do you think makes PCOS so complex? What have you seen work best for manag...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Today I'm chatting with fellow PCOS expert Cory Ruth, MS, RD of The Women's Dietitian.  Cory is a beacon of light in a PCOS social media landscape that can be filled with misinformation and confusion.  Her content is straight to the point, information packed and evidence based.  We discuss some of her best tips for managing you...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Welcome back to season 3!!  I'm so excited to be back sharing more content with you all this year and so grateful for all your support and lovely reviews! Today we are talking about PCOS superfoods that actually help symptoms- what they are and how they work!  Some things I mentioned in the episode: Walking pad link- https://amzn.to...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! It's about time I created an updated podcast on addressing insulin resistance in PCOS!  Here are some of my favorite strategies to help you get started on your path to managing PCOS Insulin Resistance! My new course- PCOS Foundations- start your PCOS healthy eating journey here!   Support the show Get your free PCOS Jumpstart Guide...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In this episode I'm talking about where inflammation comes from in PCOS and what to do with your nutrition to help.  We'll discuss gut health, leaky gut, food sensitivities and more! Mentioned in the podcast: Countertop reverse osmosis filter: https://amzn.to/3Jn9Vv1 Probiotic: https://thor.ne/zmWCe Prebiotic: https://thor.ne/o...