Down To Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast

Before we jump into today’s episode, I have an exciting announcement. I want to invite you to my free training, 3 Proven Steps to Reducing Insulin Resistance without cutting all carbs, dieting, or taking metformin . In this 60 minute training, I’m going to be sharing the exact 3 steps I use to help women reverse PCOS symptoms that are rooted in insulin resistance. We are going to be talking about...

Today, I’m discussing 3 common limiting beliefs when it comes to women taking charge of their health in dealing with PCOS. What   I have noticed over the years, is that the truth is, women know what they should be eating, but what they struggle with is getting started and letting go of certain limiting beliefs and thoughts that hold them back. In today’s episode, you’ll be getting some tough...

It is likely that you’ve tried to cut out carbs because you thought this was what you should have been doing to lose weight. But you discovered was that cutting carbs didn't work. In today's episode, I'm sharing with you, how in my program Reset your PCOS, you don't need to eliminate carbs entirely. You'll learn all about how to discover your carb tolerance so that you can still eat the foods you...

Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. Today I'm speaking with Elizabeth DeRobertis RDN, CDE, and we are debunking common weight loss myths. What You’ll Learn on This Podcast Episode: What the blood type diet is & why it doesn't work If you're actively working out, why are you struggling with weight loss? Insulin resistance and the best way to manage that while incorporating...

Today I’m talking all about why diets fail and why they will never work as a sustainable solution for women with PCOS that are looking to have long-term results.  Even though diets don’t work,   so many of us go on them. It may also seem appealing for women with PCOS. If you missed out on my last episode EP 64: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You , I talked about how doctors mislead you to...

Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Podcast.   If you’re new here, my name is Dafna Chazin and I am a Registered Dietician and I specialize in helping women with PCOS, get to the root cause of their symptoms and find a holistic approach to healing their bodies through good eating behaviors and mindset management.   Today I’m talking about what your doctor didn’t tell you in regards to...

Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. Today we are speaking about managing hormonal acne with my special guest, Nicole Giacobbe, who has been a Master Aesthetician of over 20 years. Nicole is my personal aesthetician and during my visits, she has shared so much knowledge with me in regards to acne.    If you are someone who struggles with acne, who has been overwhelme...

Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. Today we will be exploring the topic of binge eating with psychologist Dr. Glenn Livingston. Dr. Livingston is the author of the popular book, Never Binge Again ,  and is a daily blogger at psychologytoday.com   First, we dive into Dr. Livingston's personal journey out of obesity and binge eating. He has spent decades on understan...

My special guest today is Letisha Bates. Letisha is a registered health coach certified in holistic nutrition and weight loss for women. Having PCOS herself she understands the struggles women have with PCOS. She advocates for the PCOS community and encourages lawmakers to fill in the gaps in PCOS care and research. Her personal journey and struggles, help her to empower women with PCOS.  Let...

Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. In this episode, I am getting your questions answered. These are questions that you've submitted to me via email and social media about PCOS Nutrition.   I'll be talking about endocrine disruptors if they are something you need to take seriously.  You'll get answers to your questions about herbal teas and if they are good for your...

In this episode, we will be talking all about plant-based whole food diet for managing diabetes. Today I'm featuring my special guest Robby Barbaro. Robby is the co-founder and author of Mastering Diabetes, an online coaching program for people with all types of diabetes that want to manage their condition through reverse insulin resistance, utilizing plant-based nutrition.   First, we discus...

Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. Today’s wonderful guest is Dr. Caroline Floyd, DACM, LAc.. She practices in acupuncture and chinese medicine and is located in Sacramento, California. Dr. Floyd specializes in hormone health, emotional wellness for women. She sees patients with a variety of issues such as PCOS, menstrual issues, PMS, fertility, anxiety, and sleeplessness. S...

Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. I'm a huge believer in planning. A few episodes ago I talked about PCOS basics, and the essential things to do when you're on your health journey. Episode 42 includes everything from the nutritional aspect to the mindset. One of the key things I mention at the end of that episode is planning.  Planning is one of the key behaviors to ma...

Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. You may have heard about the glycemic index (GI) and you're not sure if you should be paying attention to it to improve your PCOS. In today's episode, I'm clarifying for you and providing answers to the questions you may have on whether you should or shouldn't be paying attention to the glycemic index. First, I break down for you, what the...

Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. I’m so excited to introduce our wonderful guest today, Dr. Dylan Cutler,  an online consultant who empowers women with PCOS. She helps them achieve hormonal balance, regulate periods, and enhance fertility.  All of this while improving their mood and gain body confidence all without dieting or using pills. Dr. Cutler has her Ph. D...

Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. As you may have noticed, I took a break from creating new episodes in the month of July, but I am back with fresh new content and great new guest for the upcoming episodes! If you are a brand new listener, my name is Dafna Chazin, your host of the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast. I’m a Registered Dietitian that helps women with PCOS ch...

Hey there! This week's episode is more of a brief announcement. I will be taking a short break during the month of July to refresh, create new content and spend time with my family. In the meantime I want you to check out some of my resources and come say hello on Instagram where I will continue to hang out daily! Helpful Resources:  Take my new quiz and find out Which Eating Style Is Right F...

Hello listeners! Welcome back to The Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast, where we are talking all about mindset and nutrition. Firstly, if you’re on a PCOS healing journey and you’ve been focused mostly on nutrition and food, then this episode is just for you. Today’s guest is Laurence Annez , and she is a Holistic Nutritionist coaching women on how to ditch cystic acne, regular cycles, and stub...

Hello listeners! On today’s episode of The Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast, I interview Rachel, a registered dietitian who practices integrative and functional nutrition. Her background was in pre-medicine until she was exposed to a class in nutrition, where her eyes were opened to this new field of study. In a nutshell, Rachel’s mission is to educate women on how to manage their IBS symptoms...

Hello and welcome back to The Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast, where we will talk about what you need to know about toxins and hormonal health.   Have you ever thought about the toxins in the chemicals of your daily products, whether it be in your skincare products, your hair care products, or even your household cleaning products?    In today’s episode, I interview Dr. Katie R...

Hello Everyone! On today’s episode of The Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast, I interview Stephanie Paver, a dietitian nutritionist who works with women with PCOS and specializes in fertility and gut health. Stephanie’s mission is to educate women on female hormones and reproductive healing and to help provide them with non-pharmaceutical solutions to healing. Today, Stephanie shares with us som...

Welcome back ladies to a special episode of the Down to Earth PCOS Podcast! Today I interview Zoe Klein, a Toronto-based social worker who primarily works with individuals struggling with eating disorders, specifically binge eating. Because many women with PCOS struggle with binge eating, today Zoe sits down with me to talk about her personal journey with the disorder, offering tips and advice for...

Welcome back, Ladies! On today’s episode, I talk about dairy - how it interacts with our bodies, what kind of dairy is best to consume, and whether or not you should consider cutting it from your diet. This episode is designed to help you make an informed decision regarding your personal dairy consumption so that your diet can become better designed to help alleviate your PCOS symptoms. Anyone who...

Hello Ladies, and thank you for joining me for another episode of the Down To Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast!   Today's episode is one I shared with my PCOS Insiders Facebook Community , and it is geared to helping you learn strategies to manage your emotions during COVID-19.   I don’t think that anyone could have expected just how quickly and how deeply this would affect our day-to-day li...

Hello Ladies, and thank you for joining me for another episode of the Down To Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast! On today’s episode, I talk about the dieting trend of setting a goal-weight and why it can be problematic.    Setting a goal-weight is a concept many dieting practices encourage and is one that I’ve even used for my own clients in the past. Recently, however, I’ve realized that oft...