PCOS Diva Podcast

By Amy Medling & Vinu JyothiHealth & Fitness

PCOS Diva Podcast episodes

August 24, 2014 8 - PCOS Expert Dr. Ricardo Azziz Answers Your Questions
Ricardo Azziz is one of the preeminent PCOS researchers in the world today. It was an honor to speak with him this month. Prior to the interview, I asked Divas on Facebook to send me their questions. I had over 200 submissions! Listen in to hear our discussion and his answers to some of your burning questions.
33 min
June 16, 2014 7 – Healthy Hormones Interview with Dr. Lara Briden
I feel as if I have found a kindred spirit in Dr. Lara Briden. A few months ago I discovered her Healthy Hormone Blog (http://www.larabriden.com/). She has worked with women with PCOS for the last 2 decades. I am very passionate about spreading the word regarding the risks of the pill as a treatment for PCOS. Dr. Lara is as well. She shared her thoughts with me during this 40 minute interview.
40 min
May 29, 2014 6 – PCOS and Genetics Interview with PCOS Genetic Expert Dr. Andrea Dunaif
Interview with PCOS Genetic Expert Dr. Andrea Dunaif
May 29, 2014
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Andrea Dunaif earlier this month. Dr. Dunaif is the Charles F. Kettering Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Medicine at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. Dr. Dunaif held faculty appointments at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. She served as the first director of women’s health at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She also established and served as chief of the Division of Women’s Health in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and led the Harvard Medical School National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health.
37 min
January 16, 2014 4 – Interview with TCM and Acupuncture Expert
Interview with TCM and Acupuncture Expert
January 16, 2014
I had the pleasure of chatting with Chris Axelrad, a specialist in hormonal, mind-body, and reproductive wellness using Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Therapeutic Nutrition, and Mind-Body Coaching. He is on the Governing Board of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), a specialty board dedicated to excellence in holistic fertility care. He is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and Chinese Bodywork. After receiving his Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine in 2003, Mr. Axelrad completed extensive graduate and post-graduate studies not only in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but also Western endocrinology, psychoneuroimmunology, neuroendocrinology, nutrition, mind-body disciplines, and interpretation of lab results. Chris has been a guest writer on PCOS Diva.
41 min
November 19, 2013 3 – Manage Holiday Sugar Cravings and the Winter Blues
With the holidays upon us, I wanted to chat with nutrition and mood expert, Dr. Corey Schuler to see if he had some tips for us on how to manage Holiday sugar cravings and the Winter Blues. As I expected, he had some wonderful, practical ways to help keep cravings at bay and fend off depression and anxiety. Listen to the 30 minute interview below for all of the details!
30 min
October 29, 2013 2 – Positive PCOS Research – Interview with Dr. Fiona
I have been following Dr. Fiona McCulloch’s blog for several years now. She offers a refreshing view of managing PCOS. Dr. Fiona in fact has PCOS and is a board certified Naturopathic Doctor who has been in practice for 13 years in Toronto, Canada. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree (Biological Sciences) from the University of Guelph and went on to graduate from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She is the founder and owner of White Lotus Integrative Medicine, a busy clinic specializing in women’s health and fertility. Her clinical focus is on the treatment of fertility and hormonal conditions, and she is an avid writer and researcher, having published articles in major naturopathic journals. She also has a special interest in the treatment of PCOS. Fiona has been able to reverse her own PCOS symptoms with natural methods and is thrilled to be able to share what she has learned with other women suffering through the same concerns. She lives in Toronto with her husband and 3 boys.
In this interview we chat about some of the positive PCOS research and answer some questions posted by Divas. You won’t want to miss it! Also, you won’t want to miss Dr. Fiona’s article on PCOS Diva about PCOS and Stress.
37 min