The Imperfect PCOS Podcast

By Cory RuthHealth & Fitness Nutrition

The Imperfect PCOS Podcast episodes

March 05, 2024 Understanding and Conquering Fibroids with Brooke Davis, RN
Ovarian cysts, heavy periods, and fibroids- oh my. What DON’T we deal with as women?! Fibroids can cause heavy and painful periods, bleeding in between periods, back pain, bladder and bowel pressure, pain with sex, and even miscarriage.
Today Brooke Davis, a Registered Nurse and Holistic Nutritionist, sits down to help us understand the driving force of fibroids, how they impact our health, and what we can do to prevent and treat them.
Brooke has been fibroid-free for six years now, and has two healthy kiddos. Join us today to learn all about the major risk factors for fibroids like high blood pressure and low vitamin D, the right dietary changes and diet myths we might hear like “you have to go vegetarian”, anti-inflammation strategies, and how to optimize your gut for healthier hormones.
Pull up a chair and let’s do this!
Connect with Brooke:
Website | https://www.herholisticwellness.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/her.holistic.wellness
Connect with Cory:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/
Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/
50 min
February 06, 2024 Sleeping Better for Healthier Hormones with Rebekka Wall
Poor sleep (or not enough shut eye) can negatively impact our energy levels, mood, hormones, workouts, and even our weight! Plus, women with PCOS are at a higher risk for both insomnia and sleep apnea.
Bottom line: getting enough deep sleep can absolutely make or break your health journey.
Today Rebekka Wall, a Certified Adult Sleep Consultant, joins us to dive deep into why some of us aren’t sleeping as well as we should and how to achieve higher quality ZZZZ’s for optimal hormone health.
Learn your sleep archetype, create healthier sleep habits, and minimize roadblocks you may not even know exist that may be keeping you from higher energy levels, less stress, and a better state of mind.
You’re going to love this one!
Connect with Rebekka:
Website | https://sleepwiseconsulting.com/consultants/adult-rebekka-wall/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sleepwiseinseattle/
Connect with Cory:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/
Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/
44 min
January 16, 2024 Discovering the Root Causes of PCOS with Melissa Groves Azzaro, RDN, LD
Sick of generic advice from a doctor’s office pamphlet? I get it.
A functional approach to your PCOS fills the gaps and targets the root cause of your symptoms, so you can FINALLY understand how to get back to feeling like YOU again.
Join me and women’s health expert Melissa Groves Azzaro, RDN, LD, as we explore personalized PCOS management, ditching the one-size-fits-all approach.
Say goodbye to the 'just lose weight' mantra and embrace tailored nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle plans.
From busting “gluten and dairy are the devil” myths to addressing mental health and perimenopause symptoms, we cover it all!
Connect with Melissa:
Website | https://thehormonedietitian.com/about/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/the.hormone.dietitian
Connect with Cory:
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thewomensdietitian/
Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/
54 min
January 02, 2024 The Truth About Eating for your Pregnancy with Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN
Wondering what’s on the menu for a healthy pregnancy? Join the club! With so much misinformation floating around, it's like trying to find your way through a maze blindfolded.

But don’t worry, Mama. Ryann Kipping, MPH, RDN, a.k.a. The Prenatal Nutritionist is coming on the show today to ease your mind.

In this episode, she’s dishing out answers to those burning questions you've been Googling at 2 AM. "Can I still have my morning coffee?" and "Is sushi off limits now?" – consider them cracked wide open.

This episode is your golden ticket to feeling in control, armed with knowledge, and ready to embrace your cravings without the constant fear of compromising your little one's health.

Tune in and say goodbye to unnecessary food restrictions and hello to a happier, healthier pregnancy journey!

Connect with Ryann:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prenatalnutritionist/
The Prenatal Nutrition Library | https://new.theprenatalnutritionlibrary.com/
Connect with Cory:

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

Website | https://thewomensdietitian.com/
52 min
January 02, 2024 Missing Period? Learn whether PCOS or HA is to Blame with Lindsey Lusson, MS, RD
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/
45 min
December 05, 2023 Sustainable Weight Loss Secrets with Katie Pekera, RDN
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/
43 min
November 21, 2023 The Secret Sauce of a Happy Pelvic Floor in pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond feat. Marcy Crouch, PT, DPT, WCS @TheDownThereDoc
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.
49 min
November 07, 2023 Say Goodbye to Emotional Eating with Michelle Yates, RD, LMNT
“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/
47 min
October 24, 2023 Beat Insulin Resistance and Take Control of Your Blood Sugar with Kristie Messerli, RD
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/
43 min
October 10, 2023 Navigating Gestational Diabetes like a Boss with Casey Seiden, RDN & Certified Diabetes Educator
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/
42 min

About The Imperfect PCOS Podcast

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Why is it so hard for me to lose weight with PCOS? How do I boost my libido? How do I manage hormone-fueled mood swings and irregular periods? How do I balance my hormones so I can finally be pregnant?