PCOS Explained

Nov 20 2024 59 ep. 52 mins 195
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It can be ridiculously confusing living with PCOS, you're constantly reading conflicting advice. Each week, I, Clare Goodwin, will be helping to simplify this for you by sharing with you some actionable steps to take and breaking down the latest research so you can actually understand it. I'll also share some real life stories of women who've improved their PCOS symptoms to give you that weekly boost to just keep putting one foot in front of another. If you have PCOS and you want some real talk about what to do, hit that subscribe button now. 

Previously: The PCOS Nutritionist
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Managing PCOS during the holiday season

Nov 20 2024 66 mins  
It’s the most wonderful time of the year... but also can feel like a tricky one when you’re managing PCOS!Today, we’re revisiting a previous episode all about how to best manage your PCOS during the holiday season. In this episode, Clare and Emma share practical tips to help you stay on track and make sustainable changes during the festive season.They dive into managing PCOS

Why one size doesn’t fit all: Naomi's PCOS journey

Nov 12 2024 43 mins  
Join Clare in today’s episode as she chats with Ovie community member Naomi about her personal journey with PCOS.Diagnosed at 27 after years of unexplained symptoms and fertility struggles, Naomi opens up about the rollercoaster of challenges she faced—from irregular periods and weight gain to chronic fatigue.Throughout our conversation, Naomi offers fantastic tips for managing

Part 2. Everyone's breastfeeding experience is different (real stories from our community)

Nov 05 2024 48 mins  
Welcome to part two of our breastfeeding experiences podcast — sharing real stories from our community. After sharing her personal breastfeeding journey, Clare received numerous messages from women concerned about facing similar challenges. Inspired by these conversations, Clare is dedicating this week’s episode to exploring the diverse experiences of breastfeeding.In this epis

Hormonal birth control and weight gain

Oct 29 2024 49 mins  
In today’s episode, we revisit an important conversation that resonates with many listeners: the connection between hormonal birth control and weight gain.Join Clare, the host of PCOS Explained, as she dives deep into the nuances of hormonal contraceptives. We’ll explore the historical context of these concerns and break down the various types of contraceptives— from combined

Demanding a diagnosis: Elizabeth's path to reversing PCOS

Oct 22 2024 63 mins  
In this inspiring episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Elizabeth Nash, an Ovie community member, who shares her remarkable journey of reversing PCOS.Despite being told by her doctor that she didn’t exhibit typical symptoms of PCOS, Elizabeth trusted her instincts and advocated for herself, ultimately securing a proper diagnosis.Faced with the option to return to the contraceptive

There is no "typical" PCOS

Oct 08 2024 38 mins  
One of the most common concerns we hear in our discovery calls is that people are unsure if they have PCOS because their symptoms don’t match what they believe to be typical.In today’s episode, Clare and Emma dive into the misconception of a “typical” PCOS patient, highlighting that PCOS presents differently in everyone.They explore the various symptoms of PCOS, such as wei

Doing more doesn’t always equal better results…

Oct 01 2024 46 mins  
When it comes to managing our health, we're often told that doing more is better. However, in the realm of PCOS, this isn't always the case. Overdoing it with numerous changes, supplements, and intense exercise might actually be counterproductive. Sometimes, doing less can be the key to better results.In today’s episode, Clare and Emma explore why more is not always bet

Everyone’s breastfeeding experience is different: real stories from our community

Sep 10 2024 42 mins  
After sharing her personal breastfeeding journey, Clare received numerous messages from women concerned about facing similar challenges. Inspired by these conversations, Clare is dedicating this week’s episode to exploring the diverse experiences of breastfeeding.In this episode, PCOS Explained host and Ovie Founder, Clare, presents a collection of stories from different women, e

Fed is best! Breastfeeding insights from Clare's journey

Sep 03 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, Ovie’s Senior Nutritionist, Emma sits down with PCOS Explained Host and Ovie Founder, Clare to discuss the challenges and realities of breastfeeding, especially for those with PCOS.Societal pressures around breastfeeding can be overwhelming, and starting this journey often comes with a lot of stress and confusion. While breastfeeding is a wonderful option for man

All about testosterone: a deep dive into PCOS

Aug 27 2024 47 mins  
Welcome to this week’s episode of PCOS Explained! In today’s conversation, Clare and Emma take a deep dive into one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of PCOS—testosterone. They aim to clarify what testosterone is, how it impacts women with PCOS, and to debunk some of the most persistent myths surrounding this hormone. In this episode, we explore: Understanding Testos