This week on the Barely Balanced Podcast, we sit down with the wonderful Solaine Douglas, a clinical nutritionist who specialises in women's health and hormones, to unpack a topic that so many women face — PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). 🌿✨

In this episode, we explore:
💡 What PCOS actually is (spoiler: it’s more than just cysts on your ovaries!)
🧪 How it’s properly diagnosed (because it’s often misunderstood or missed)
🧘‍♀️ How to manage PCOS naturally — from nutrition and lifestyle to mindset and self-compassion
❓ Common myths and misconceptions that can leave women feeling confused or discouraged
❤️ Why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work, and how to discover what your body truly needs

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, have been living with PCOS for years, or simply want to understand the condition better — this episode is packed with empowering, practical advice to help you take charge of your health.

Solaine’s compassionate, evidence-based perspective reminds us that PCOS doesn’t define you — and there are supportive, holistic ways to feel better in your body.

Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen! 🎧✨

Find Solaine here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solainedouglas_nutrition/

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