The Imperfect PCOS Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Acne is a MAJOR issue for so many of us with PCOS. Meg Gaic, leading acne expert, is no stranger to dealing with the frustrating, embarrassing, and not to mention expensive implications of cystic acne and endless breakouts. 

The number one reason we can get acne with PCOS is elevated androgens, but when these levels are “normal”, there are SO many question marks that can pop up. Let’s explore potential alternative contributing factors!

According to Meg, the core pillars of acne healing are mindset, emotional support, getting to the root cause of “why” and fixing it naturally with food and supplements, and proper skincare. Let’s learn from Meg and let her walk us through how to approach each of these to finally heal your skin.

So what do we eat?! Meg is also a holistic nutritionist! According to Meg, we don’t need to eliminate any one food! Instead, making sure we’re focusing on gut and liver health, fiber intake, minerals, and getting back to basics is SO much more important than just randomly taking out a ton of foods we love.

In this episode, we go into supplements for acne, optimizing digestion for better skin health, balancing “perfect skin health” with realistic dietary strategies, and your new perfect acne tincture recipe,  

I can’t wait for you to hear this one!

Connect with Meg: 

Website | https://www.getglowmethod.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/getglowmethod/?hl=en

Connect with Cory: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/

Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/

PCOS and thyroid issues often go hand in hand, and who better to break it down for us than Amanda Montalvo, a women’s health dietitian who has both??

Grab a cup of coffee (or tea) and let’s chat with Amanda as she uncovers some of the mysteries of the thyroid. What big red flags should we be looking for symptom-wise to see if we might have thyroid problems? What labs are actually helpful to have run to explore the right treatment protocol? Which minerals are most important to get in your diet? 

Amanda debunks the myth that adrenal cocktails will solve all your thyroid problems (shocker!) and delves into the incredible impact stress can have on our bodies. She also uncovers for us which medications are most helpful for our thyroid symptoms. This is alllll the info you wish your doctor gave you, but never did.

Of course, we can’t talk about thyroid health without talking about minerals! Amanda is an expert on minerals, and if you’ve ever been interested in mineral health testing, the controversy surrounding iodine, and how things like the copper IUD can impact our health, you’re in the right place!

I absolutely love this episode, and have wanted to pick Amanda’s brain on this for so long. Don’t miss this special episode to help you better understand your thyroid and overcome associated problems.

Connect with Amanda: 

Website | https://hormonehealingrd.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hormonehealingrd/

Connect with Cory: 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/
Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/

Unsure why your period is missing?   Google may have let you down so far but my friend and trusted colleague, Lindsey Lusson won’t. Lindsey is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), period recovery, and fertility.    Listen in today as she dives into:   The nitty gritty of HA, or period loss related to over exercise and/or under eating The key differences between PCOS and HA  Her story – from being dismissed by a fertility specialist to healing her HA and getting pregnant 3 times naturally  Her best tips for period recovery    …and so much more!    Connect with Lindsey:  Podcast | Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/food.freedom.fertility/ Connect with Cory:    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/   Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/

Ain’t nobody got time for counting calories (especially us workin’ women). In fact, it isn’t even necessary. You can lose weight and keep it off without obsessing over every bite you take.    Take it from today’s guest, Katie Pekera, a Registered Dietitian nutritionist who has had her own 40lb weight loss.   In this episode, Katie is sharing her playbook for taking the overwhelm out of weight loss. She’s revealing her tried-and-true methods for losing weight without sacrificing good foods, avoiding after-work stress binges, staying on track while traveling, and so much more.    Connect with Katie:    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theweightloss.nutritionist/reels/   Website | https://www.theweightlossnutritionist.com/   Connect with Cory:    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/   Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/

Alright, buckle up because we're diving into a topic that's as crucial as it is overlooked – pelvic floor health. Seriously, why aren't we getting the 411 on this before AND during pregnancy and postpartum?    This is a topic that gets the feminist inside of me fired up. That’s why I’m so excited to sit down with an expert who is filling this major gap in women’s healthcare on the daily.   We've got the fantastic Marcy Crouch, PT, DPT, WCS, a badass Mama and Doctor, on the show today. She's on a mission to give women's healthcare the glow-up it deserves. Get ready for some pelvic floor realness – red flags, debunking myths, and tips for a smoother ride through birth and recovery.

“Why can’t I stop emotional eating?” This is something I hear from clients all of the time, and If you find yourself asking the same question, this episode is for you.    Meet Michelle Yates, RD, LMNT. With her personal triumph over an eating disorder and body dysmorphia, she brings that priceless "I've been there" perspective.   Listen in as Michelle shares her own journey and talks about the difference between emotional and binge eating. She’s also chatting about the most common root cause of binge eating and the simple switch that can help you conquer it for good.    Grab your headphones and get ready for insights that’ll help you finally relax around food and love your body in a way you never thought possible.    Connect with Michelle:    Website | https://www.yatesnutrition.com/about-me   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/yatesnutrition/   Connect with Cory:    Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/

PCOS ladies listen up: 50% of us will develop type 2 diabetes by age 40.    Scary, right? But here's the deal: Simple tweaks to how you eat, move, and handle stress can change the future for you.    That’s why I’m bringing on Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator, Kristie Messerli to share simple and SUSTAINABLE lifestyle tweaks to help you manage your blood sugars (and lose weight) that don’t involve a life sentence of salad eating.    She’s also diving into some hot topics like why the advice “just lose weight” to manage your blood sugar is crap, why carbs should have a place in your diet, how insulin resistance can impact your libido, and so much more.    Connect with Kristie:  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/type2diabetes.nutritionist/ Website | https://dietitiankristie.com/   Connect with Cory: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/ Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/

Questions like:   ‘Will gaining too much weight hurt my baby?’ or ‘Did I bring gestational diabetes on myself?’ or ‘Did my PCOS cause this?’ are sadly real questions I’ve gotten from expecting mamas who are scared that by doing normal things like eating carbs or indulging a pregnancy craving or two will hurt their baby (so not true!!).    It's high time we debunk these fears and replace them with cold, hard facts and equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to tackle this diagnosis.    That’s why today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Casey Seiden. Casey is a RDN and certified diabetes care and education specialist who helps women balance their blood sugars before, during, and after pregnancy.   We're chatting about how diet quality matters more than counting carbs, calories, or obsessing over the number on the scale.  Plus, we’re diving into simple but powerful ways to manage blood sugar levels and keep you feeling amazing during pregnancy and beyond!    So, grab your favorite snack (yes, you can still enjoy those!), kick back, and let's conquer these pregnancy fears together.  Connect with Casey: Website | https://www.caseyseidennutrition.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/eat.well.together/

If hormonal acne and/or hair loss are killing your confidence, I see you. I get it- girrrrl I’ve been there.    I know, there's nothing that can make you feel more self-conscious and powerless than buying endless products and praying that one will finally make you feel (and look) like you again.    But what if I told you that you have more power to tame this beast than you might think?    Meet Care Clark. Care is a Registered Nurse and hormonal acne specialist who has also been there and brings real, actionable solutions to the table (plus a TON of wisdom and hair/skin product recommendations).    Listen in as she reveals how to tackle these issues from the inside out. It's time to reclaim your skin and hair confidence!   Connect with Care: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/careclarkbsn/ Free Hair Loss Guide | https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64b0775626d35119ca2dcdfd   Connect with Cory: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/ Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/

Let's talk about high cholesterol! This isn't just an "old man's" problem; it's a widespread issue affecting a whopping 90 million adults in the U.S. Yep -- 90 MILLION!   And it impacts just as many women as men. That’s why, our guest today, Ashley Reaver, RD is on a mission to help women lower their cholesterol naturally (even if they have a family history!).    You read that right. Medication isn’t the only option and you have the power to lower your levels by making simple tweaks to your diet and lifestyle.    That’s exactly what Ashley is digging into today. Plus she’s covering:    Why losing weight might not lower your cholesterol  What you need to know about PCOS, insulin resistance, and high cholesterol  The truth about family history and why you have more control over your health than you think   Whether you're dealing with high cholesterol personally or supporting a loved one on their journey, don’t miss this episode. And don’t forget to share it with anyone you know who is struggling. It’ll give you a whole new outlook on taking charge of your health!    Connect with Ashley:    Website | https://ashleyreaver.com/   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lower.cholesterol.nutrition/ Connect with Cory:    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/   Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/