The Holistic Hormones Podcast

As we approach the end of the year, I've taken some time to reflect on the incredible journey that 2023 has been. In my latest episode, “My 2023 Update”, I opened up about my wins and challenges of the past year, and shared my vision for the upcoming year. In this episode I: Reflect on the progress I made from my 2022 health goals  Share my goals for 2024 Share my 3 biggest takeaways And much...

Dr. Youdim’s mission is to transform our relationship with food and our hunger to one that is empowering and inspiring people to live more physically and emotionally fulfilling lives. She is a board certified physician specializing in medical weight loss and clinical nutrition currently seeing patients in her private practice in Beverly Hills, California. She is also an author, TEDx speaker and po...

Divya Robin, LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist, wellness educator, content creator, and media contributor in NYC. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults who are feeling stuck - dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship issues, and life transitions. Additionally, she has used her social media platforms to cultivate a growing community that encourages peo...

Having PCOS can take a toll on someone’s mental health. I remember the anxiety I felt to shower and even look in the mirror when my hair was falling out uncontrollably. I remember the anxiety of anticipating the comments people may make about my acne or weight. When I lived in NY, I used to experience seasonal depression each winter. There are some external factors that can contribute to mental he...

Reed Davis is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT) which is basically to say he is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. He is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 4,000 graduates in 50 countries. Functional lab testing goes beyond standard diagnostic...

In this week’s episode, I´m diving into an important aspect of PCOS management: Lab testing. I believe knowledge is power, especially when it comes to understanding our own body.  I'll be sharing insights on the top 10 labs that I highly recommend for PCOS testing and monitoring. However, today, I won't be discussing specific lab values and their "normal" ranges because those can...

✨ Happy PCOS Awareness Month! ✨ Period health and knowledge is really empowering. It’s a great way to become in tune with our bodies and support our bodies instead of fighting it. Unfortunately, periods are considered a taboo subject but I want to change that!  In this episode I cover: ✨Different phases of the women’s cycle ✨Delays or missing periods. Why does this happen and how can we regula...

✨Happy PCOS Awareness Month! ✨ Dr. Fiona McCulloch is a Naturopathic Doctor and founder of White Lotus Integrative Medicine in Toronto Canada, an urban wellness clinic serving thousands of women with hormonal conditions since 2001. Dr. Fiona's book 8 Steps To Reverse Your PCOS offers her well-researched methods for the natural treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Fiona is also a medical a...

September is PCOS Awareness Month! To continue educating and creating awareness on managing PCOS symptoms, on my latest Podcast & Youtube episode I explore 3 top supplements: inositol, berberine and zinc,  that can be substitutes for the most common medications which I discussed in last week's episode.  I wanted to equip you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about these...

September is PCOS Awareness Month! To start off this special month, on my latest Podcast episode, I discuss an essential topic for PCOS management. In this episode, I explore the top 3 prescription medications for PCOS symptom management. Watch the full episode and learn more about each medication's: - benefits -considerations - potential side effects Become empowered with the knowledge you ne...

Dr. Anousha Usman is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine.  She focuses on preventative medicine and chronic illnesses, specializing in treating the root cause. She provides nutrition and lifestyle counseling, botanicals, acupuncture, and more!  Her additional clinical interests include women’s menstrual health and mental health.  ✨ On this episode we cover: How women's periods work - its phases...

Daniel Landau, founder of Men’s Helpline, shares his personal story about his journey into infertility, IVF,  the trauma of a miscarriage and how he turned his bad experience to help others. Daniel found out that while there are various resources to support women who have experienced miscarriages, there is a lack of resources to support men who are dealing with the emotions associated with this ch...

Have you ever wondered what pregnancy with PCOS is like and the postpartum experience? Check out this interview with one of my friends who shares her personal journey.  A big thank you to my friend Erika for sharing her intimate experience with us to help educate and raise awareness on such an important topic that is not discussed enough. This in episode we cover: Erika’s PCOS diagnosis and sympto...

Deciding to freeze your eggs or not is a personal decision with a lot of factors to consider.  Watch this full episode where I share my thought process behind the decision I made! I talk about how going through a divorce and being 33 got me thinking if this was the right decision for me, how my ‘eat, pray, love’ trip gave me new perspectives to consider, and how I am currently feeling about kids b...

Juspreet Kaur is a Fertility Awareness Educator who centres otherrised folk around her work. As a Sikh, Panjabi woman, Juspreet is fully aware of how challenging it can be for brown folks to speak about sex, fertility, menstruation and contraception whilst centring empathy. Through her work, she actively starts these conversations and create spaces where Otherised folk feel comfortable. Key points...

I don’t believe in living in a bubble just because I have PCOS. PCOS doesn’t prevent me from enjoying my travel experiences! In this episode, I share a few of my essentials so I can continue managing my symptoms without feeling controlled by my PCOS! Check out the full episode via your favorite streaming platform! ✨Referenced Resources: ➡️ My PCOS Journey (2022 update) ➡️ How to make Trail mix ➡️...

Dr. Diana Drake is a Board Certified Traditional Naturopath, Licensed Esthetician, Creator of Skin Naturopathics Skin Wellness Supplements and owner of DMD Natural Medicine Clinic: healing the skin, thyroid and hormone issues using naturopathic medicine. In this episode we discuss: Testing for PCOS in naturopathic v Western medicine  Insulin resistance and the connection to PCOS Alternatives to pr...

I share what I’ve been up to, how I like to practice what I preach and try to live by example for you and what you can expect going forward from my long form content! Referenced Videos: My PCOS Journey / Story 2022 update - Divorce, self-love and getting my period back Additional Resources : ✨ Apply for 1:1 Coaching here ✨ Join the PCOS Holistic Healing Community! - $33 Monthly Subscription - $3...

Dr. Anna Arabyan is a faculty member at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Her passionate advocacy for women’s hormone health and palliative care guide her clinical and teaching interests relating to healthy aging, symptom management, and overall wellness. She completed her undergraduate studies in Gerontology at the University of Southern California and went on to obtain a Doctor of Pha...

I am excited to share this personal and special episode with you!  In this episode I talk about:  -How my PCOS was at the beginning of 2022  -Life events that occurred mid-2022 which started my self-love journey  -How lifestyle changes, self-love, and inner healing improved my PCOS by the end of 2022  -AN EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! :)   -My focus for 2023 Disclaimer: Plea...

Dr. Carmen-Rose Madiebo wrote The PCOS Diet: A Healthy Recipe Guide to Happy Hormones, which was published in July 2022. In this episode, we talk about: -Dr. Carmen's personal PCOS experience -What inspired her to write "A Healthy Recipe Guide to Happy Hormones" -The nutritious recipes in her book To learn more about The Healthy Recipe Guide to Happy Hormones, Visit her website, https://carmenrose...

Rachel Blank is the founder of Allara, a digital health platform that provides better medical care for women with chronic conditions like PCOS. Rachel earned her MBA from Harvard Business School. Prior to founding Allara, Rachel was the Director of Strategy at Ro, where she launched their women's health brand, Rory. In this episode we discuss: Rachel’s personal experience with getting a diagnosis...

Did you know that your gut health has a major impact on your PCOS? Check out my conversation with Dr. Pooja Mahatani. Dr. Pooja Mahtani is a fellow pharmacist as well as a functional medicine nutritionist and the founder of Pooja Mahtani Wellness, a virtual functional nutrition practice specializing in women's health. Some of the topics we discuss include: The link between gut health & PCOS Ne...

Here are 5 of my Essential PCOS Lifestyle items that I need when I travel.    Here are links to the items.  Disclaimer: None of the items in this video are sponsored.   Letsfit Resistance Bands: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CZYTLQN/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  Tullofa Planner: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K39YFMX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_...

Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala is a naturopathic doctor and founder of the Skin Confidence Code program. Her program helps women with skin concerns like acne, heal holistically and feel confident in their skin without restrictive diets or expensive skincare. Through her practice she aims is to bridge the gap between conventional and holistic medicine in dermatology to provide better care for patients suffer...