Making Better Bites

Today I am finally getting to talk to Katie about PCOS. We discuss what it is, the criteria for being diagnosed, and how to talk to your doctor about a diagnosis if you think you might have it!

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Katie| PCOS Dietitian (@pcos.dietitian.katie) • Instagram photos and videos
Home - Katie Massman Nutrition katiemassmannutrition.com

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Today I am sharing my 5 current favorite healthy hormone habits that I do in my regular life. Going over different routines I have, what I like to do, and how come I started doing them.

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Your health isn't a trend and nutrition is a science. How you are taking care of your body is different than looking for outfit inspiration, makeup recommendations, or fun activities for the family. It is important you are regarding your sources with higher standards when it comes to health education, including how you eat. This week I am giving my two cents on where you should be getting your dietary information and being a conscious consumer of the health media that is surrounding us.

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2023 is well under way and I thought now would be a great time to discuss developing healthy habits this year and supporting your hormones in the process. I am breaking down the importance of habit development and how to decide where to begin. I discuss your body and your nutrition and making sure you are taking a holistic approach to your hormone balance.

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book referenced: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Today's episode is all about cycle tracking, how it has helped me, and why I think it is important to start learning more about your cycle and what your body is doing overall.

I apologize for the audio quality but thank you for listening and sharing!

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2:00 Welcome to the podcast! Would you start by giving listeners a bit of background on yourself?
4:15 How did you become interested in endocrine disruptors and women's health?
9:10 Can you explain to someone without a science background, what is the endocrine system and what are endocrine disruptors?
15:15 Can you elaborate on what endocrine disruptors do to our bodies?
19:15 Is there a specific hierarchy of where we should place our concern when it comes to different products?
25:30 What would it look like to reduce endocrine disruptors in the kitchen with cookware, eating utensils, etc.?
32:00 Should we be more cautious in what we are exposing children to because they are smaller, or is concern in wanting better for your kids than yourself, or perhaps a combination of both?
44:00 Do you have tips for people to avoid spending unnecessarily and not being tricked by companies "greenwashing" their products?
49:45 Do you have any websites in particular that can help consumers to look up personal care products and their ingredients?
53:00 Between disruptors we breathe, disruptors we ingest, and disruptors that go on our skin, is there one realm where you would recommend people start with reducing their exposure?

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Katherine's Goodreads:  Katherine Hatcher - Troy, NY (536 books) (goodreads.com)
Katherine's recommendations for ingredient searching:
Cosmetic and Skincare Ingredient Analyzer Tool | Skincarisma
CosDNA Cosmetic Ingredients

It may be called the menstrual cycle, but it's all about ovulation, friend!!! Today we are breaking down the importance of ovulating and how that effects your progesterone levels and PMS symptoms. Not only that, but I break down some healthy habits to improve the parts of your cycle that suck and some nutrients to focus on if you want to support healthy ovulation patterns (which spoiler, you do). I also share my experience with my new ob/gyn and our chat about nutrition for supporting a healthy cycle. So lace up your shoes, zip up your jackets, and let's getting going on a walk and talk together!

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Today's episode is a chat about not waiting for the holidays to pass or the new year to begin to establish our healthy hormone habits. We can all start at any given moment with a new habit and a new focus for our lives. I am breaking down three different areas that you can focus on to already be feeling better by the time 2023 rolls around!

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let's talk about the pelvic floor!

3:25 How did you get started in pelvic floor physical therapy?
6:00 What is the pelvic floor?
7:30 Who could benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy?
13:00 Can you explain what it would look like for someone with painful periods to go to therapy?
16:30 With having endometriosis, I have heard people suggest castor oil packs. Can you give us your thoughts, the science, and information behind it?
21:15 What are misconceptions you hear about the pelvic floor?
28:00 What are your thoughts on peeing in the shower?
29:30 What can someone do to prepare for an appointment and what can they expect?
38:00 What is your favorite thing to do to support your pelvic floor?
41:20 Where can people find you?

Katye's Instagram: @katye.tuyo @vitalizeindy

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This is a solo episode, so you know what that means... we are walking and talking!! I am sharing the importance of making a plan for yourself and how sticking with something small and seemingly insignificant can grow into a life changing decision.

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