An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS Podcast

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week I had the pleasure of speaking to Adrienne, who runs Alma Acupuncture of San Antonio.  We discuss the heart-uterus connection (how unresolved emotions impact the reproductive organs) in East Asian Medicine and the benefits acupuncture can have for reproductive health, PCOS, and fertility.  We also throw a little in about Gua Sh...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week I'm answering a common question: how did I become a functional nutritionist? I know many who listen to the podcast are aspiring nutritionists themselves and the field can always use more quality professionals.  If you want to hear about my journey to running a private practice, my education, and how I became inspired to be...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week I'm chatting with Hannah, The Conscious Nutritionist.  Hannah is an RDN and PA who specializes in PCOS.  Her and I have very similar philosophies of nutrition for PCOS and both live with PCOS as well.  Hannah has an incredible story of how she overcame her own PCOS and in this episode she shares her experiences along with...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week we are talking IBS and PCOS- If you've got digestive issues with your PCOS, this podcast is for you.  I talk about the link between gut health and PCOS and how I help fix it in practice.  Probiotic: https://thor.ne/QTcTG Sacro B for Diarrhea: https://thor.ne/qCYwZ Support the show Get your free PCOS Jumpstart Guide and Joi...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In today's episode, I chat with Jenna Hua, founder of Million Marker about endocrine disruptors and hormones.  We discuss the most common and dangerous endocrine disruptors and the most recent research, along with a section specifically about PCOS.  If you are struggling with hormonal imbalances, infertility, or PCOS, this podcast w...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week I'm talking all about self-sabotage- what it is, why we do it, what it's really about, and how to address it. Self-sabotage is so common in the health world and stems from deeply held inner beliefs.  If you've ever felt like you keep starting things but can't finish them, this may be why. After years of seei...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In this episode, I chat with Dora Toma, Functional Medicine Health Coach and (surprise!) new member of my team!  Dora and I both have PCOS and both had difficult pregnancies.  In this episode we discuss the ways it is important to focus not just on pre-conception, but through pregnancy.  TW: We do mention pregnancy loss and stillbirth in...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week we are talking all about the gallbladder: what it does, how it works, how hormones are connected and why those with PCOS are at higher risk of gallbladder issues. You'll learn a lot and also hear some of my solutions for supporting the gallbladder and what to do if it has already been removed. Mentioned in the episode: Fav...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In this episode Amber talks with Jenn Mason ( MA. MS. RYT, PCC, NBC-HWC) of Ceiba Wellness, a mind body practitioner with a compelling story of thyroid issues, infertility, and pre-cancerous uterine activity.  Amber and Jenn discuss mindset changes in both of their fertility journeys that helped them finally achieve their pregnancy goals...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In this episode, Amber continues her series of personal podcasts, updating you on her personal growth and lessons she's learned.  Today's episode covers the last several months of her psychological growth and transformation, experiences with surgical menopause, adrenal fatigue, people pleasing and her new favorite cleaning meth...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In this episode, Amber discusses the 3 root causes of PCOS: Insulin issues, Adrenal dysfunction, and Inflammation. She talks about common symptoms and how they affect hormones and gives you advice on lab testing to request, how to address them and more! Mentioned in the episode: Functional PCOS- a Root Cause Nutrition Course, coming Febr...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In today's episode, Amber tackles the very extensive topic of Weight Loss in PCOS.  There's so much to say about this area of nutrition and Amber covers the most salient points of what hurts, what helps, and what really works from her experience helping hundreds of people lose weight with PCOS. Mentioned in the episode: Functio...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In today's episode, Amber catches you up on what's been going on during break, shares some of her thoughts on PCOS and how to improve it realistically and updates you about her new course- Functional PCOS! Mentioned in the episode: Functional PCOS- a Root Cause Nutrition Course, coming February 2022!  If you'd like to find...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In today's episode, Amber talks with Molly, one of the dieticians at Nutrisense, a health technology company that specializes in Continuous Glucose Monitors.  Molly and Amber discuss the benefits of CGMs for PCOS and health in general, including Amber's personal experience with a CGM, what she learned about herself and how food...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In this episode, Amber talks over the Mediterranean diet: how to follow it, what that looks like, how to change things for your unique situation, and things to be careful about.  We discuss alcohol, fiber, insulin resistance, and PCOS, as well as other issues. The Med diet content starts at 8:50- up until then are updates and thank you&a...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! In this episode Amber discusses PCOS post menopause.  She talks about how PCOS is still a problem once periods stop, risks to watch for, and where to start with diet changes.  She discusses surgical and natural menopause, hormone replacement, insulin resistance, inflammation, adrenal balance, intermittent fasting and food sensitivities. ...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week Amber returns with another episode of Conversations with Amber and talks about one of her favorite soapboxes: restricting carbs in PCOS.  Find out why some carb restriction is not just admissible but important for PCOS and what that actually means.  Mentioned in the episode: To test out a continuous glucose monitor for yourself...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week Amber discusses common issues seen in the basal body temperature of those with PCOS, how to manage and track it and how to troubleshoot those issues. Mentioned in the episode: Blood Spot test https://thor.ne/dZHbL Have a question for Amber?  Submit them below :) Submit your questions for the podcast here Interested in supportin...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week Amber discusses childhood trauma and the way it can affect your ability to process stress as an adult.  We also talk the connection between childhood trauma, stress and hormone imbalances.  Amber gives her best tips and solutions for dealing with trauma and stress from a nutrition perspective along with supplement recommendatio...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week Amber chats with Dr. Kalea Wattles of @functionalfertility all about fertility, PCOS, and the beauty of functional medicine.  Discussions in the episode include what pre-conception labs Dr. Wattles always runs, how functional medicine is different, and what to expect in this paradigm.  Dr. Wattles is a true gem and we were so g...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week Amber answers listener questions on hormone balance.  Questions answered include: In PCOS, will increasing estrogen and progesterone help with body hair? How do we lower testosterone? Does cows milk mess with hormone balance? What's the ideal diet for trying to conceive with PCOS? Have a question for Amber?  Submit them be...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! Amber interviews her husband Daniel on the spouse's experience of infertility.  They discuss his feelings and emotions surrounding having a spouse with chronic health issues and pursuing IVF.  Submit your questions for the podcast here Interested in supporting the podcast?  Your financial support helps contribute to better content a...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week Amber celebrates 51 episodes of the podcast and looks back on the last 3 years and how her opinions and strategies as a practitioner have changed.  She discusses weight loss, keto, food sensitivities and confidence.  Thank you listeners for 51 episodes!! It has been a beautiful journey thus far.  Don't forget to submit any...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week Amber chats with client Linneya about her experiences addressing PCOS through nutrition and lifestyle. Amber and Linneya discuss systemic health, weight loss, and fertility.  Linneya has been on a long health path and has found huge changes with nutrition including improved depression, anxiety, and now pregnancy!   Submit your...

Text with your questions & comments for future episodes! This week Amber continues her series "Conversations with Amber" and answers some of your questions including: What supplements help with egg quality? What can we do about excess face and body hair? How do we lower DHEA? Question and answer begins at 15:00 Mentioned in the podcast: Q-best supplement: https://thor.ne/GzSif Articl...