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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 t ...
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Each year when January comes about some may think that we need to create all these New Year's resolutions so that this year is going to be our best, only to run out of steam before January is even over (we've been there too). Instead we believe in setting sustainable intentions and goals that you can work towards gradually so you don't feel totally…
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We're diving into why New Year's resolutions are setting you up to fail and how you can actually make lasting changes by building habits that embody the person you want to be. We've got Sophia Dawson, our resident licensed psychologist here at Ovie, as our special guest. She's sharing her expertise on how to set yourself up for success and build ha…
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Moriah describes herself as a 'stressaholic.' Working in a fast-paced, demanding job, she thought this was just part of her life and who she is. She had a tumultuous year with the writer strikes in 2023 and suddenly found herself with a lot of time to spare. Instead of worrying, she decided to put her time off to good use and signed up for our PCOS…
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Do you find yourself thinking about food all day long, believing it's just the norm? Isabel thought so too until she learned more about her PCOS. Isabel took part in our program to improve her relationship with food, manage her weight, and understand why all her exercising was pushing her in the wrong direction. She found inner peace through the pr…
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If you've felt your PCOS symptoms spiralling out of control, and no matter what you do, you just can't seem to get a hold of them, or maybe you didn't even realise all of these things were related to PCOS, this is the podcast for you. Rachel took part in our PCOS management programme after trying multiple diets over 20+ years to control her weight …
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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 HQ, we're quite 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 how certain types of training affe…
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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 ap…
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Something we have all of our Ovie users 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 control your symptoms, you can control the steps you take. Within Ovie, we take…
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We went to our Instagram to hear what burning questions you have about everything and anything. In this episode, we cover: How to afford PCOS-friendly foods during inflation Is intermittent fasting good for PCOS? Favorite protein bars What to do at the start of your PCOS journey And much more! Thank you to everyone who sent in their questions. We m…
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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 questioning whether your …
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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 a personal issue can often leave us feeling un…
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Anti-androgens for PCOS - What are they? Why might we take them? Are they necessary? What are our options? If you're experiencing acne, hirsutism, or hair loss as symptoms of your PCOS, listen in for an in-depth analysis and description of your options when it comes to managing these challenging symptoms. Sometimes, drugs may feel necessary, especi…
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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 life. During our conversation, we address realistic e…
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"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 survive, including slowing down your metabolism. The…
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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 hope we can provide y…
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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, we have two phases of our cycle, however when it comes t…
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So, you're making these lifestyle changes and may be wondering, "When will I start to see the results?" The answer to that depends on your symptoms and the severity of their drivers. The more important question is how do I know I'm on track? Depending on what is causing these symptoms, you're likely to start feeling better internally before you see…
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Have you ever tried to make several lifestyle changes all at once, only for it to become so intense that you end up getting burnt out within the first week? We've been there too. At Ovie, our focus is on developing long-term, sustainable habits that genuinely impact your lifestyle. We guide you to make 'towards' moves, leading to a better life in a…
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Trends, you can't avoid them nowadays. They're often started via social media and can go viral within hours. This week, we are discussing current popular trends such as "Girl Plate Dinner" and "What I Eat in a Day" through a critical lens. We will uncover the positives, such as displaying creativity and forming good habits. However, we also emphasi…
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It’s an exciting week at The PCOS Nutritionist as we launch our new PCOS management app, Ovie! Ovie helps people with PCOS improve their symptoms and prevent the long-term complications of PCOS by providing them with hyper-personalized health advice based on their specific symptoms. Today, we chat about how Ovie can help you discover those main dri…
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You've probably come across numerous discussions about Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy lately, whether on TikTok, in the news, or even on the latest reality TV shows. The popularity of these weight-loss drugs has soared, making them a topic of significant interest. This week, Clare and our senior nutritionist, Emma, delve deeply into the world of thes…
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This week, we asked our Instagram audience to send in their questions to be answered. In this episode we cover: What to do when you come off hormonal birth control. Cysts on your ovaries and PCOS - do you need to have them to be diagnosed? Knowing what to do when you have low energy levels and long periods. Eating more and getting better results - …
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On this week's podcast, we spoke to Tess. Tess dove into the Protocol, giving it her all. She was seeking a more sustainable way to handle her diet after becoming a 'slave to sugar' and experiencing serious hangry attacks, as well as unexplainably gaining weight. After her doctors told her to just halve her quantities for all the foods she ate, as …
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Have you ever been in a situation where your doctor insisted that the pill is the only solution for managing PCOS? Or have you felt hesitant about trying it due to scary stories you've heard on social media? It can often feel like you're stuck between two extremes, but we're here to let you know that there are other options available. The truth is,…
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Bariatric surgery is still a taboo topic in most circles. Weight gain and obesity is still portrayed as something that we should have control over and therefore if you need bariatric surgery, you are a failure. Or you’re taking the easy way out. But this isn’t the case at all. Weight gain and obesity is a really complex condition, especially in PCO…
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Do you hear me bleat on in the podcast about eating vegetables (or even growing my own), and think “all very well for you Clare, but I personally hate vegetables”? I get it. I was recently speaking to one of our PCOS Protocolers in our weekly group consult and she said to me, “I grew up in mid-west America in the 80s and 90s, vegetables just weren’…
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Have you ever complained to your medical practitioner that your hormonal birth control is causing weight gain (only to be told that this couldn’t be true!)? Me too. Hormonal birth control was created in the 1950s, and ever since, many of us have been complaining that it causes weight gain. In fact, it’s one of the most commonly cited reasons for st…
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I remember sitting in St. Davids lecture theatre at Otago university (IYKYK), eating my Vogel's sandwich (packed lunch from the hall of residence of course), trying to concentrate on the lecture but having the most intense bloating pain. My stomach was so hard and bloated that I had to undo the top button of my jeans and was almost doubled over in …
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Are you struggling to conceive because of PCOS? If so, you are not alone. This podcast episode is all about Kelly's natural fertility journey, how she approached the challenges of irregular periods, mental health struggles, and more. We dive into the specifics of her journey, including: Fertility specialists Cycle tracking to help with ovulation Ma…
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So apparently, post pill PCOS is not a thing (according to the research anyway!). However, this is very different to what I see clinically. Post pill PCOS is when you didn’t have any PCOS symptoms before going on hormonal birth control and now after coming off it, you’ve suddenly got all these symptoms! It’s been a frequently requested topic on the…
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Want to have your own flourishing vegetable garden but not sure where to begin? This episode is for you! We speak with the best vegetable gardener in the southern hemisphere (nominated by me), my mum! I used to think I didn't have green fingers. After killing multiple indoor plants and failing to grow a vegetable garden, I gave up on gardening. But…
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Are you pregnant, planning to get pregnant or have you been diagnosed with gestational diabetes? Then you need to give our latest podcast episode, featuring special guest Lily Nichols - a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and Author of "Real Food For Pregnancy" and "Real Food For Gestational Diabetes". We had Lily on th…
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Are you suffering from migraines? This week on The PCOS Nutritionist, we have a special guest, Diane Ducarme, the Founder & CEO of Nector Health, to discuss how migraines can be hormonally driven, particularly for people with disrupted progesterone and oestrogen. Join us as Diane shares her tragic accident and journey with western medicine, how tra…
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In this weeks episode, we talk about life with ADHD and PCOS with an incredible past Protocoler Anna. Anna has experienced it all. She was told all the usual things most of us have heard from our doctors, tried Paleo but it didn't help with her PCOS. Eventually, Anna found The PCOS Protocol and loved the level of detail provided so she knew what wa…
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Join me and Emma, our Senior Nutritionist at The PCOS Nutritionist, as we chat about what we were wrong about, how our beliefs about nutrition have evolved since we graduated University, and especially since working with PCOS patients. We’re going to be open and vulnerable about the things we got wrong, our personal experiences and beliefs, why we …
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I am so excited to have special guest, Lily Nichols on our latest podcast episode! Lily is an amazing Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator and Author of "Real Food For Pregnancy" and "Real Food For Gestational Diabetes", whose approach to nutrition embraces real food, integrative medicine, and mindful eating. I know, many …
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Last week I was talking to Jamie on the podcast, and she said something profound. “I was scared to commit to making changes because I’ve failed at so many diets in the past”. Why do I deserve to spend money to get advice when I have no self control and can’t stick to anything. I too have been in that exact position and almost said that same thing t…
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We've got one of our amazing clients, Jaimee who shares all the details about her weight loss journey. This woman is a total bad-ass and her story will blow your mind. Jaime lost 30 kg after joining our program, but the real magic happened when she started eating twice the amount she used to without any weight gain. How did she do it? By making som…
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We're diving into why New Year's resolutions are setting you up to fail and how you can actually make lasting changes by building habits that embody the person you want to be. We've got Sophia Dawson, our resident licensed psychologist, as our special guest. She's sharing her expertise on how to set yourself up for success and build habits that wil…
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Are you tired of feeling guilty about every single food choice you make over the holidays? Are you sick of getting grilled by your family or friends about your body and food choices? 63% of us do and we don't have to. It's time to put an end to that- life is too precious to waste your mental energy on that. In this latest podcast episode, we're tal…
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2022 has been the year of the weight loss drug. Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Saxenda have exploded in popularity this year, much of this due to their own merits, they can be really really successful for weight loss (and improving insulin resistance) for many people. However, as we're seeing with our PCOS Protocolers it isn't plain sa…
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With the cost of living going through the roof, we’ve got to be smart about where we can save on everything from food to supplements to skincare. We’re coming to you with all the tips on where to save big while living your best life with PCOS. We also talk about what’s really worth splurging on, and what better time to stock up on the more expensiv…
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Ok, let's rewind the clock a few years and take you back to 2005. At this time I was at university studying to become a nutritionist and racing in triathlons competitively. You’d think from reading that one sentence that I would have nutrition down pat - and I thought I did! But the reality was that I was really struggling with a plan for my nutrit…
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Did you go searching the internet ‘abyss’ for information and try to piece together a list of lifestyle changes that can help your PCOS symptoms after being diagnosed? And end up with a list SO freakin’ long it’s hard to keep up with and you didn’t even know where to start? Lifestyle changes can make a massive, positive impact on your symptoms - th…
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When you were diagnosed with PCOS, was one of the first things you did go and search up changes to make to help your symptoms? And found that there were about 10,000 different diets out there that were supposedly ‘the’ way to improve all of those frustrating AF symptoms you’ve been dealing with? If you said no, lucky! But if you said yes, girl - we…
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Eating disorders and a poor relationship with food are unfortunately very common in the PCOS community. Which isn’t surprising given that we can feel out of control of our bodies and we have health professionals, PTs and the general public telling us we’re not trying hard enough. Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder in the…
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Do you ever feel out of control around food? Do you find yourself thinking about food a lot of the time? Or you feel like you need to restrict food or cut out entire food groups, and then you end up bingeing and feel like you've 'fallen off the wagon' For the longest time I felt so out of control around food. There were times that I’d feel like I j…
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Not sure if any of you know, but it's not just me behind the PCOS Nutritionist! Back in the day, I started it just me, myself and I but of course 5 or so years later it’s grown dramatically and is definitely no one man band anymore 😂 I have a wonderful team around me helping me run parts of the company and also on some awesome projects we have comi…
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Ok so you’ve been trying everything for your PCOS and nothing is working. So, you start to think about what medications might be available to you to help you with your PCOS symptoms, like that frustrating weight gain you can’t seem to get on top of or those crazy sugar cravings that never seem to be satiated. It’s overwhelming when you delve into i…
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As I’m sure you can imagine having been pregnant with PCOS, I’ve had a raft of questions from other expecting mothers with PCOS and enquiring minds on how I’m preparing for birth and what the heck happens to PCOS postpartum. As you’re listening to this podcast, I’m actually right in the thick of the newborn stage. I’m sure I’ll reflect back on this…
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