If you’ve got PCOS and you’re worried about it affecting your training, or even your training affecting your PCOS – this is the podcast for you. At Ovie, we’re an active bunch with a history in high-intensity sports. Over the years, we’ve been listening to our bodies and figuring out what works for us and […] The post How to be an athlete or train for a purpose with PCOS appeared first on The PCOS Nutritionist ..read more

In this episode we discuss and explain the main drivers of PCOS, including insulin resistance, stress, inflammation, and thyroid health, and why we can experience the symptoms we do. If you have PCOS, you’ve probably wondered what’s truly driving this condition. With so much information available online, it can be overwhelming to figure out what […] The post Breaking down what’s driving your PCOS appeared first on The PCOS Nutritionist ..read more

Something we have all of our Ovie’s do is to start their journey by discovering their ‘why,’ which we refer to as their North Star. It’s the driving force that keeps you going through tough times and provides a vision of where you want to be in life. While you can’t fully control your symptoms, […] The post Discover your ‘why’ and manage your PCOS for life! appeared first on The PCOS Nutritionist ..read more

We went to our Instagram to hear what burning questions you have about everything and anything. In this episode, we cover: Thank you to everyone who sent in their questions. We managed to get through many questions and love hearing what’s going on for you, providing our tips, tricks, advice, and suggestions. Want to learn […] The post Instagram Q&A appeared first on The PCOS Nutritionist ..read more

What defines a heavy period? Do heavy periods have to be long periods? When should I seek medical advice regarding my periods? Periods with PCOS can manifest in various ways. The great thing about them is that they can provide valuable insights into your hormonal health, which can help explain how you’re feeling. If you’re […] The post Heavy periods & PCOS: What you need to know appeared first on The PCOS Nutritionist ..read more

Do you have a burning question about your health or lifestyle in regards to your PCOS? Is it super specific, and you just don’t know how or where to look for the information? We are all so different when it comes to our PCOS, and while navigating life with this condition is already overwhelming, having […] The post Deep Dive in 5: PCOS experts answer your personal questions appeared first on The PCOS Nutritionist ..read more

We caught up with Dr. Samina to discuss postpartum experiences and how to navigate life with PCOS after having a baby. It’s a life changing experience which can also be a nerve-wracking time for many reasons, on top of that you may wonder what your PCOS symptoms will be like in this new phase of […] The post Dr. Samina on navigating postpartum with PCOS appeared first on The PCOS Nutritionist ..read more

“You need to eat more in order to lose weight” – it goes against everything you’ve been told about weight loss, right? Well, we’re here to tell you that it’s TRUE! If you’ve been living on an extremely restrictive diet for way too long, there are adaptations your body will make to ensure that you […] The post Overcoming the fear of eating more and gaining weight: The key to sustainable weight loss appeared first on The PCOS Nutritionist ..read more

Ever felt like you couldn’t discuss something with a health or medical professional regarding your PCOS? Maybe you didn’t have the tools or information to back yourself up. Well, the newly released PCOS guidelines can help you with that. In this podcast, we touch on some of the main points from the evidence-backed research and […] The post The PCOS Guidelines 2023: How to advocate for yourself with health and medical professionals appeared first on The PCOS Nutritionist ..read more

Ever been to the gym or out for a run and just felt totally bleugh, but you don’t know why, especially when you hit a personal best last week and felt amazing? That could be because of the different phases of our cycle that affect our energy levels due to changes in our hormones. Technically, […] The post Training with your cycle: Can my PCOS enhance my training? appeared first on The PCOS Nutritionist ..read more