The Superwoman Code

Episode 2 of our 5-part PCOS mini series is focusing in on some of the most visible parts of PCOS... your skin.

From deep cystic acne, to dark hair growth, to darkening of your skin, to an increase in scar tissue - PCOS likes to throw things seriously out of whack.

And although many topical treatments can manage skin flares, the true power of understanding PCOS comes in understanding what you can do internally to help support your skin, your hormones and your quality of life.

Stay super, woman!

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PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) has some hallmark signs like unwanted hair growth, acne, irregular periods and cysts on your ovaries. But more than just these few symptoms, it is a metabolic syndrome that affects your cholesterol, your blood sugars, your ability to lose weight, your brain fog and your reproductive system.

Many times PCOS isn't diagnosed until after symptoms emerge post birth control pill or once on an IUD or when attempting to get pregnant, but your hormonal picture is more than just fertility. And for women with PCOS, this podcast series is a must listen.

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Adrenal Fatigue is a term that is tossed around the functional medicine world, and has been for a long time. But, the science doesn't support it.

What the science does support, however, is burnout.

On today's episode I'm diving into why your symptoms make sense, but adrenal fatigue is the wrong term to use, what you should be using and how to support your health and hormones as you run fast and accomplish much.

This one is near and dear to my heart. For more information on burnout, check out the articles on www.ashleymargeson.com

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From anxiety, to cravings, to depression, to bloating and hyper hydration - PMS can do a number on our bodies.

In this episode of The Superwoman Code I dive into what the 4 Subtypes of PMS are, how to understand where they're coming from, and what you can start to do to offset them to make your PMS more manageable.

The research on the intricacies of these subtypes is strong - but I'm letting you know this episode is in the "grey zone" of research, because there is no defined subtypes of PMS in the way that I'm talking about here. This is me trying to put my brain into a podcast episode, so that you can be armed with the information.

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It seems only fitting that we relaunch The Superwoman Code with one of the most intense, beautiful and intelligent conversations we have yet to record and share on this platform.

Chris Bobel is a professor, scholar, author and editor who's scholarship lies at the intersection of social movements, gender, health and embodiment, or how feminist thinking becomes feminist doing at the most intimate and immediate levels. She has been working and researching and editing in the field of menstrual culture and activism for the past few decades, and she is known for searching for areas where politics, knowledge and anxiety collide.

This episode is one of the most amazing conversations I have had, and I am so truly thankful to Chris for taking the time out of her very busy schedule to make this happen.

Find her on twitter at @chrisbobel and check out her amazing published resources below.

Chris Bobel's Selected Works

Chris Bobel's Books | The Managed Body: Developing Girls and Menstrual Health in the Global South and New Blood: Third-Wave Feminism and the Politics of Menstruation

Society for Menstrual Cycle Research

Academy Award-Winning Documentary | Period. End of Sentence.

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On today's episode I'm giving you a sneak peek into how I structure my day, and which habits I try to keep at the forefront of my brain. Do I follow these habits every day? No. Definitely not. But the majority of the time I try to incorporate them into my day.

What We Discussed In This Episode:The difference between a routine and a rhythm The ins and outs of social media Why green foods are kind of important How much movement is key The science on sleep And more...

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On today's episode we dive into the science behind how stress affects your periods, why long term stress can change when your period comes and how your period pain can be influenced by stress.

What We Discussed In This Episode:How cortisol impacts your periods What the pregenelone steal is How your HPA Axis influences your periods How stress shortens your cycle How stress increases your period pain How to manage your stress to manage your period

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On today's show I'm chatting with Sara Rodrigues, a Senior Policy and Research Analyst at the Canadian Mental Health Association, who is the author and researcher behind the Going It Alone report. This report is the first of a series focusing on the health and wellbeing, specifically the mental health, of Canada's Entrepreneurs and Business Owners.

Sara and I chatted about burnout, coping mechanisms, the differences between male and female entrepreneurs and how she takes that she has learnt from this report and applies it to her own life.

This report was funded in part by Business Development Canada. Huge thanks to these companies for putting the mental health of entrepreneurs first.

Learn more about BDC here.

Download the report here.

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On today's show I'm diving into the science of habits and how to build habits that turn into routines, so that you can live a life you love.

What We Discussed In This Episode:What a healthy habit looks like How to create tiny habits How to work habits into your already existing routines Why you should be your own cheerleader How to transition your healthy habit into a routine

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Today on the show I'm giving you the science and the support to manage your period pain.

What we discussed in this episode: What causes menstrual cramps and painful periods Nutrition tips for reducing pain associated with your period Why magnesium and omega-3's are some of the best supplements for managing period pain The benefits of movement and exercise & how your period products might be contributing to cramps

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