Heal Your Hormones with Dr. Danielle

Imagine having a really clear understanding of what was causing YOUR PCOS and knowing exactly which hormones were preventing you from getting pregnant or staying pregnant. Now imagine knowing how to eat to balance you blood sugar and improve nutrient deficiencies specific to YOUR body. There would be no more guesswork. You would know exactly what to focus your energy on in order to get pregnant. Y...

Women often ask me when they should begin working on their fertility. The short answer is: It’s never too early to work on your fertility (or too late!). So much can feel out of your control with PCOS, but with the 6 steps to take before TTC covered in this week’s Friday Chats episode, you will see improvements in your cycle and overall health, regaining control of your fertility. Pregnancy with P...

When Olga went to her doctor, desperate for answers to explain all the painful symptoms she was experiencing, she was told, “You’re overweight, what do you expect?” After finding many cysts on her ovaries, she was also given the crushing news that she may never be able to have a baby. The doctor then put her on Metformin for PCOS. So many women given the diagnosis of PCOS can relate to this experi...

Ozempic seems to be all over the news lately. Over the last year or two, Ozempic has gained a lot of popularity as a weight loss drug. Originally approved by the FDA in 2017 for Type 2 Diabetes, there has been a lot of hype around its newer use for weight loss. In this Friday Chat’s episode, I’ll discuss what Ozempic is, why everyone is obsessed with it, how it works to help with weight loss, as w...

April is my birthday month and I’m doing a special series to celebrate! Each week this month, I’m diving deep into the Menstrual Cycle. I’ll be discussing what is actually going on in your body during each phase of your menstrual cycle. We’ll cover how you can expect to feel, what is normal and what’s not, and finally small habits with diet and lifestyle/exercise that you can incorporate in each p...

Today’s Friday Chats episode is about when and how to use an OPK (Ovulation Predictor Kit) test. An OPK test can be a helpful tool when trying to get pregnant or gain clarity on when during your Menstrual Cycle you are ovulating. However, OPKs are NOT all created equal! It’s also important to know that PCOS can cause false positives. Tune in to learn what kind of OPK test I recommend and why, as w...

April is my birthday month and I’m doing a special series to celebrate! Each week this month, I’m diving deep into the Menstrual Cycle. I’ll be discussing what is actually going on in your body during each phase of your menstrual cycle. We’ll cover how you can expect to feel, what is normal and what’s not, and finally small habits with diet and lifestyle/exercise that you can incorporate in each p...

 It can be hard to know if your healthcare team is advocating properly for you. It’s difficult to feel like you are aren’t seeing eye-to-eye or that they may have different goals than you. If you are feeling frustrated and hopeless, it’s possible you don’t have the support system you need! In today’s Friday Chats episode, I’ll give you 5 ways to know if your doctor is in your PCOS corner. With the...

April is my birthday month and I’m doing a special series to celebrate! Each week this month, I’m diving deep into the Menstrual Cycle. I’ll be discussing what is actually going on in your body during each phase of your menstrual cycle. We’ll cover how you can expect to feel, what is normal and what’s not, and finally small habits with diet and lifestyle/exercise that you can incorporate in each p...

 Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the information out there regarding PCOS? It can leave you wondering where to even start! In today’s Friday Chats, I’m answering where I think you should start and that’s with breakfast! I’m sharing 5 tips to perfecting the PCOS breakfast that will help to balance blood sugar, reduce brain fog, increase energy levels, and help with weight loss. These tips will...

April is my birthday month and I’m doing a special series to celebrate! 🎉 Each week this month, I’m diving deep into the Menstrual Cycle. I’ll be discussing what is actually going on in your body during each phase of your menstrual cycle. We’ll cover how you can expect to feel, what is normal and what’s not, and finally small habits with diet and lifestyle/exercise that you can incorporate in eac...

 Could the DUTCH test be the key to getting you closer to your health goals? There are so many diagnostic tests out there; it can be hard to know exactly what you need! In today’s Friday Chats episode, I’ll cover exactly what the DUTCH test is, why I love using it with my patients, and how it impacts my approach to treatment. -- 👉 Book a strategy call 👉 Download your free Hormone Balancing Smoot...

Today, on my podcast, I am joined by Kate Morton, otherwise known as @funk.it.wellness. Kate Morton is a passionate Registered Dietitian, Tedx Speaker, and the visionary founder of Funk It Wellness. With a master's degree in Human Clinical Nutrition, Kate is a renowned expert in menstrual health and anti-diet culture education. Her mission is to empower menstruators to have autonomy over their...

 On today’s Friday Chats episode, I’m covering what you need to know about hormone testing! Every week I have new clients coming to me with results from the hormone testing their doctor had run. Time and time again those results have to be tossed out the window and the client has to be retested. In this episode, I’ll cover how so many doctors get hormone testing wrong, along with what you need to...

In this episode, I want to dive a little deeper into PCOS and how it affects weight loss. Weight loss is difficult with PCOS due to hormone imbalances, insulin resistance and leptin resistance. Also, how misleading weight loss tactics cause weight loss mistakes. Stay in touch... The PCOS Pregnancy Protocol -  apply here To work with Dr. Danielle,  please click here  to schedule...

Today, on my podcast, I am joined by Valerie Goldberg, otherwise known as @nodiet.dietitian . Valerie Goldberg is a registered Dietitian and graduate of McGill University with a Bachelors in Dietetics. She is also the CEO of the group nutrition practice called No Diet Dietitian. Valerie's area of expertise is hormone balancing, emotional eating and healing your relationship with food, your health,...

In this episode, I want to dive a little deeper into PCOS and how it not only affects physical health, but mental health as well. Most of these mental emotional symptoms occur from hormone imbalances. We are going to discuss the different hormone imbalances, what hormonal and nutrient tests to ask for, and ways to improve mental health on a daily basis.  Mentioned in this Episode: Huberm...

Today, on my podcast, I am joined by Cheney Daniel, otherwise known as @mayfieldchiroandhealth . Dr. Cheney Daniel is a family chiropractor specializing in the pregnancy and pediatric populations! She cares for women before, during, and after their pregnancy journeys & as well as specialize in seeing children 0-18! While Dr. Daniel’s chiropractic office is open to everyone, pediatrics and...

In this episode, I am joined by Mallory Page (@malloryjpage); a Food Freedom Dietitian based in Austin, Texas that helps people transform their relationship with food & body image. After overcoming an ED herself she started sharing tips on how others can do the same on Instagram, Youtube, and Tiktok. Her unique approach of tackling both the mental AND physical aspects that contribute to a chal...

In this episode, I want to dive a little deeper into PCOS hair loss. If you’re struggling, know that you’re not alone. I know firsthand how defeating hair loss can be, it’s something I struggled with in my late teens due to my eating disorder and again when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. We are going to discuss why hair loss with PCOS happens, what labs you should be asking for, and how to impr...

My goal in working with all of my clients is to give them the tools they need to not only get pregnant but also have a healthy pregnancy, a seamless postpartum experience, and thrive in motherhood with their newborn. In this episode, we’re diving into three of the most important things to think about when pregnant with PCOS, foundational supplements needed for all pregnant women, as well as what y...

Sometimes we just don't feel like going to the grocery store... instead of reaching for a box of mac & cheese, reach for foods that balance your blood sugar and hormones. Whether you have heavy periods, terrible PMS, are struggling to get pregnant, or if you have hyperthyroidism like myself, all these foods should be in your diet. I always talk about balancing meals with healthy fats,  fi...

If you know that perimenopause is around the corner for you and you want to start being proactive and take some action steps now, or if you are going through perimenopause and feel like you’ve been left in the dark in terms of what’s going on with your body, this episode is for you. We’ll dive into all of the details and answer the questions - What is perimenopause? What are some things every woma...

Today I am joined by Sara Mercier RDH, BS, MAS™. She can best be described as a personal trainer for the tongue and mouth. She works with patients who have airway disorders such as sleep apnea and low tongue posture, which can cause nervous system regulation and hormonal imbalance.  We will be chatting all about how our tongue position affects our hormones, stress levels, and sleep quality. W...

Happy New Year! I'm so excited to be back after our winter break for Season 2. I needed a little bit of time to rest, reboot, and get organized for the new year, which is exactly what we're talking about today. New Year's resolutions usually don't work. In this episode, we'll be making a month-by-month plan on how to take care of your health and hormones. So that you can end 2023 happier, healthie...