Podcasts by The PCOS Girls Podcast

Ep 82 - Top signs you have a zinc deficiency from 2023-11-13T18:00

Ok, it's one of those episodes where we do all the research, we say it out loud and we go...oh man...sounds like me. Lol.

Nothing like a bit of self education, right?

If you ha...

Ep 81 - Q&A with Mel and Brig from 2023-11-06T18:00

You asked for more Q&A episodes, so we're giving you more Q&A episodes! We absolutely love answering your questions and this ep has some great ones that we think will be helpful for ...

Ep 80 - Our top 6 PCOS hacks! from 2023-10-30T18:00

With all the complexities of PCOS - who doesn't love a simple little hack!!

This is the kind of episode we LOVE making for you guys because we know how much tips like this can help. Listen

Ep 79 - Q + A about all things PCOS from 2023-10-23T18:00

We've got an epic Q+A for you guys! In this ep we covera whole range of topics including:

- Best tips for conceiving

- Topical acne advise

- Improving egg quality

Ep 78 - How infrared sauna can help PCOS from 2023-10-16T18:00

On today’s episode Brig deep dives into EVERYTHING you need to know about infrared saunas, and how they can help to reduce stress, balance hormones and even manage PCOS symptoms.

Ep 77 - Signs your hormones are struggling from 2023-10-09T18:00

This episode is all about some of the lesser known signs that your hormones are struggling. Because sometimes we have things going on in our body and we don't even realise that it's actu...

Ep 76 - Coming off the pill? This ep is for you! from 2023-10-02T18:00

This episode is for anyone who has recently gone off the pill or any other hormonal birth control OR is planning to.

Because when we came off the pill we had NO IDEA it could have such a ...

Ep 75 - Our 'go-to' PCOS breakfast ideas from 2023-09-25T19:00

This episode is for anyone needing some inspiration for breakfast ideas that are PCOS friendly (and SIMPLE).

We're all different and we all need to find our own nutritional approach t...

Ep 74 - Standout supplements for PCOS from 2023-09-18T19:00

There are SO MANY incredible supplements that can help PCOS. We believe the absolute key is to find out exactly what's going on within your own body through thorough testing and then working...

Ep 73 - MUST DO tests for PCOS from 2023-06-12T19:00:22

Do you know if you've had thorough PCOS testing done? This episode lists ALL OF THEM, including what day of the cycle is best to get them tested.

Thorough testing can be game changing...

Ep 72 - Is inflammation driving your PCOS? The signs + what you can do! from 2023-06-05T19:00:55

It's fairly common knowledge that inflammation can be a driver of PCOS - but not everyone knows the signs to look for. And some of them are surprising!!

This episode breaks down the s...

Ep 71 - 2 potent herbs you NEED to know about if you ever get stressed from 2023-05-29T19:00:07

Whether your PCOS is DRIVEN by stress entirely or if stress is just a contributing factor...you do not want to miss this ep. It's about 2 herbs that are absolutely game changing for our stre...

Ep 70 - 3 simple yoga poses to help manage PCOS + supercharge your fertility from 2023-05-22T19:00:43

This week we have a spotlight episode about our favourite yoga poses that can directly benefit PCOS and fertility and keep our hormones happy.

Yoga has been such a big part of our journey...

Ep 69 - Insulin resistance hacks - that ACTUALLY work! from 2023-05-15T19:00:01

WHO DOESN'T LOVE A HACK?!

About 70% of people with PCOS have insulin resistance driving their hormones out of balance and creating all those symptoms we struggle with - the acne, hair...

Ep 68 - Teas for fertility + PCOS from 2023-05-08T19:00:31

We've got a mini ep for you this week with 2 of our FAVOURITE teas for fertility and PCOS and in particular - for ensuring your actual reproductive system is as healthy as can be!

Bot...

Ep 67 - Will inositol help your PCOS? from 2023-05-01T19:00:35

Most people with PCOS end up hearing about inositol for PCOS at some point but in this episode we share some of the less spoken about ways that inositol can help you - it's honestly mind blo...

Ep 66 - Simple weight loss tips for PCOS from 2023-04-24T18:30:25

Eeee season 4!!! A long time coming. And we've decided to kick the season off with an ep that's been a long time coming too - weight loss tips for PCOS.

Possibly our most requeste...

Ep 65 - Top signs you have a magnesium deficiency from 2023-01-02T18:00:54

Not going to lie - making this episode made me (Mel) realise that I have a lot of symptoms of magnesium deficiency. I think I already kinda knew but making this episode really drove it home and ...

Ep 64 - Hormone friendly swaps for PCOS from 2022-12-26T18:00:02

We wish we had this to listen to when we were first diagnosed!

This episode is all about the swaps you can make in your home (and some for in your cupboard) that are hormone friendly and ...

Ep 63 - Where we're at with gluten from 2022-12-19T18:00:19

Yep...we've talked about gluten before. But this episode goes into where we are at with gluten now, and why.

If you're confused about whether on not to try going gluten free - this one is...

Episode 62 - Easy self-care ideas for PCOS from 2022-12-12T18:03:14

Today's ep is all about self-care! Specifically, we dive into the self-care practices we personally are LOVING having in our lives right now.

Definitely some we haven't talked about befor...

Ep 61 - Behind the scenes of pregnancy loss from 2022-12-05T18:30:13

Bit of a deep one this week. After two months of no episodes, we might as well jump into the depths with you guys.

For a while we've wanted to do an  episode where we just talk about...

Ep 60 - Q + A with Mel and Brig from 2022-10-03T18:00:12

Another Q + A ep - back by popular demand!

We cover everything from cycles to postpartum to body love (plus teething, weaning and co-sleeping - oh my!).

Make sure you follow us on ...

Ep 59 - Ayurveda for PCOS with Myra Lewin from 2022-09-26T19:00:04

This episode is such a special one!

We talk about Ayurveda a fair bit on the podcast and we've both used Ayurveda on our journeys, but this is the first time we've actually brought an Ayu...

Ep 58 - Easy meal ideas for PCOS from 2022-09-19T19:00:26

Today's episode is entirely serious...aside from the epic laughing fit Mel had when trying to actually start the episode. If you're keen to hear the cut down but still lengthy recording of her a...

Ep 57 - Managing PCOS with guest Jane Sagui from 2022-08-08T19:00:19

Today's episode is brought to you by Pollie! Check out Pollie here and use our code PCOSGIRLS for 50% off the first four months of your subsc...

Ep 56 - A key to healing hormones - the nervous system with guest Jessica Maguire from 2022-08-03T00:16:35

Today we have Jessica Maguire from @repairing_the_nervous_system on to chat all about a key area of health that is often not even known about - the nervous system.

This is an epic, highly...

Ep 55 - PCOS Friendly Exercise from 2022-07-25T19:00:13

Today's episode is brought to you by VUSH! Check out the Listen

Ep 54 - Protein options for PCOS from 2022-07-11T19:00:10

We get asked a lot about what we eat and what we recommend people eat for PCOS, hormones and fertility.

We definitely both believe that nutrition is very much about the individual but tho...

Ep 53 - Fertility awareness 101 with Mel Angus from Tempdrop from 2022-07-04T19:00:26

Today's episide is brought to you by Tempdrop! Our first ever podcast sponsors!

Today we have a very special guest - Mel Angus fr...

Ep 52 - Birth, postpartum, thyroid and more Q+A's! from 2022-06-27T19:00

We're back!! We've had a nice big break whilst Brig's family has grown and we are so happy to be back on the mic talking all things hormones, fertility and LIFE.

In today's episode we do ...

Ep 51 - BONUS EP! Pregnancy catch up from 2021-11-21T10:43:52

We’re back! Couldn’t help ourselves.

We’ve spent the entire season talking about Brig’s pregnancy and it felt wrong to not have one final catch up before the precious little bundle arrive...

Ep 50 - Q + A - your most asked questions from 2021-10-18T18:00

Gahhhh - it's the final episode of season 2!

Officially, anyway. It's very likely a bonus episode may come your way at some point!

Today we get deep answering all of your questions...

Ep 49 - How to treat hirsutism from 2021-10-11T18:00

This has been a long standing and repeatedly requested episode that we have quite frankly, been hesitant to do. We really wanted to do it right and given neither of us have much experience with ...

Ep 48 - What PCOS "type" are you? from 2021-10-04T18:00

Today we breakdown the different "types" of PCOS!

We look at what the types are, the symptoms of each, how to use testing to figure out your type and the many treatments for each type. Listen

Ep 47 - Things we WISH people knew about PCOS from 2021-09-27T19:00

Before PCOS Awareness Month comes to a close, we wanted to share an episode all about the things we wish people were aware of when it comes to PCOS. These are things we wish the general public k...

Ep 46 - PCOS and Anxiety - what's the link? from 2021-09-20T19:00

Given how prevalent it is in the PCOS community and given our own journeys with it - this week’s episode is all about anxiety.

In it we cover:

- Our personal journeys with anxiety<...

Ep 45 - PCOS tests and HOW to interpret them with guest Dr Samina Mitha from 2021-09-13T19:00

This week we have naturopath Dr Samina Mitha on to talk all about tests!

We get asked about PCOS tests and how to interpret them all the time so we are so excited to bring you Samina's ex...

Ep 44 - Q + A with Mel and Brig (all your burning Q's) from 2021-09-06T19:00

Welcome to one of our fave episodes ever!

We love a good Q + A and hope you love it as much as we enjoyed making it.

In this ep we answer a whole bunch of listener questions includ...

Ep 43 - All about Endo with guest Bridget Hustwaite from 2021-08-30T19:00

So excited to be bringing the incredible Bridget Hustwaite to your ears!

Of course, if you've ever listened to Triple J, then Bridget's voice probably isn't a new one.

Beloved radi...

Ep 42 - How to reduce inflammation from 2021-08-23T19:00

Today's episode is all about the ins and outs of PCOS and inflammation and becomes quite a deep dive on gut health.

In it we cover:

- The causes of inflammation

- The sympto...

Ep 41 - A dietitians approach to fertility with guest Caitlin Johnson from 2021-08-16T19:00

On today's episode we have Caitlin Johnson, a dietitian who specialises in helping women with PCOS balance hormones and get pregnant.

It's an epic episode that covers advice from when you...

Ep 40 - Our own experiences with traditional Chinese medicine from 2021-08-02T19:00

This week we share all the ways we have used traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) on our PCOS journeys.

In it we cover:

- A brief overview of what TCM is and how it is practiced

Ep 39 - the metabolic approach to PCOS and how it works with guest Jessica Ash from 2021-07-26T19:00

We are so excited to be bringing you this episode today. We are joined by functional nutritionist Jessica Ash who not only specialises in treating PCOS but who also has an entirely different app...

Ep 38 - How to address an elevated LH:FSH ratio from 2021-07-19T19:00

This is a hugely requested topic by you guys so we are so happy to finally deliver on it!

Today's episode is all about balancing out an elevated LH:FSH ratio (Luteinising Hormone : Follic...

Ep 37 - Busting period myths and menstrual education with guest Demi Spaccavento from 2021-07-12T19:00

Today's episode features the incredibly insightful and wonderful teacher and women's health educator, Demi Spaccavento from Bright Girl Health.

Demi is at the absolute forefront of advoca...

Ep 36 - Are you sure it's PCOS...or could it be HA? from 2021-07-05T19:00

Today we talk all about the differences between PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. 

There are a surprising amount of similarities but some really key differences your doctor may have ...

Ep 35 - BRIG IS PREGNANT! And answering all of your Questions from 2021-06-28T19:00

Oh hey, welcome to our FAVOURITE EPISODE EVER!

Today, Mel asks all YOUR questions about Brigitte's newly announced pregnancy and it is SO FUN and so insightful and moving and real.

Ep 34 - How to tell your loved ones about PCOS from 2021-06-21T19:00

Sometimes you want people to know, sometimes you don't, sometimes you don't know how to say it, sometimes you really don't want to have to say a thing.

In this episode we breakdown how th...

Ep 33 - How to manage stress and decrease cortisol levels from 2021-06-14T19:00

Today is all about STRESS. In particular, ways to reduce that beautifully complicated hormone called cortisol.

In this ep we cover:

- Supplements for decreasing cortisol and improv...

Ep 32 - IVF. Everything you have ever needed to know. With guest Lucy Lines from Two Lines Fertility from 2021-06-07T19:00

Today’s episode is an epic. We have Lucy Lines from @twolinesfertility on to talk about every facet of fertility treatments – from ovulation induction to IUI to IVF. It is absolutely filled with...

Ep 31 - How to improve and optimise your egg health from 2021-05-31T20:00

So happy to be doing another fertility ep!

This is a short ep but it’s PACKED with very specific tips for supporting and improving egg health.

In the ep we cover:

- The wind...

Ep 30 - How to reduce testosterone and other androgens from 2021-05-24T20:00

In this episode we dive DEEP on the issue of heightened testosterone and androgens.

We discuss everything including:

- Why testosterone/androgens can be elevated

- Our perso...

Ep 29 - Cycle syncing, disordered eating and creating her career with guest Maddie Miles from 2021-05-17T20:00

Today’s episode features the wonderful Maddy Miles – integrative health practitioner and all-round hormone advocate.

In it we cover:

- Maddy’s eating disorder journey (trigger warn...

Ep 28 - Medical Gaslighting - what to look for and how to combat it! from 2021-05-10T20:00

In this episode we talk about the super important issue of medical gaslighting – what it is, how it affects us and what we can do about it.

Medical gaslighting is something that women wit...

Ep 27 - The different types of PCOS + the truth about "the pill" with guest Dr Lara Briden from 2021-05-03T20:00

Gush.

In this ep we just about die of excitement because we get to interview the incomparable Dr Lara Briden!

We cover SO much in this episode and Lara shares SO much wisdom and go...

Ep 26 - WE'RE BACK! Babies, summer, health goals...let's catch up! from 2021-04-26T20:00

We’re back!

And we are SO stoked about it. We missed making our little podcast!!

In this ep we have a mega catch up on everything from the birth of Mel’s daughter to the reason Bri...

Ep 25 - We answer ALL your burning questions! from 2020-11-23T19:00

Welcome to the final episode for Season 1 of The PCOS Girls Podcast!!

Mel needs to nest and go and have a baby so we've decided to stop here for the year. But we CAN'T WAIT to come back n...

Ep 24 - PCOS Pantry Staples, that we can't live without! from 2020-11-16T19:00

This week we let you guys know the MUST HAVE things we stock in our pantry/fridge to help us get through the day with balanced hormones and satisfied bellies.

Definitely some surprise ite...

Ep 23 - Managing PCOS during Pregnancy from 2020-11-09T19:00

Welcome to one of our most requested topics!

Big trigger warning on this one though guys - we do talk about pregnancy and we do touch on miscarriage too.

Specifically we cover:

Ep 22 - Are you ovulating? The signs, symptoms and optimal time to conceive from 2020-11-02T19:00

This week we cover all things ovulation! When it comes to optimal health, we believe ovulation is key - whether you are trying to conceive or not. In this ep, we break down everything you need t...

Ep 21 - PCOS + IVF Success Story and the Importance of Community from 2020-10-26T19:00

In this week’s episode we have our very first PCOS Success Story!! Kristyn Hodgdon - fellow PCOS girl and founder of The Fertility Tribe (@thefertilitytribe) chats all about her PCOS journey wit...

Ep 20 - Can you manifest good health? With guest Jordanna Levin from 2020-10-19T19:00

In this week’s episode we have Jordanna Levin - best selling author of "Make it Happen", a book all about manifestation - on to give us some deep insight into what manifestation actually is and ...

Ep 19 - Balancing normal life with PCOS from 2020-10-12T19:00

This week we catch up on where we are at on our journeys - and a surprising amount of stuff comes up!! From birth plans to PCOS research to the power of prioritising your health. Specifically we...

Ep 18 - The Chinese Medicine approach to PCOS and Fertility. With guest Nat Kringoudis from 2020-09-21T20:00

In this week’s episode we have hormone health expert and doctor of Chinese medicine Nat Kringoudis on to give us some deep insight into how Chinese medicine can treat PCOS. Plus we chat about ma...

Ep 17 - PCOS research and how it can help you to thrive! With guest Dr Dylan Cutler from 2020-09-14T20:00

This week we have PCOS researcher and wellness consultant Dr Dylan Cutler, on to discuss her approach to PCOS with her patients and some of the super-interesting research that is going on with P...

Ep 16 - PCOS, Fertility and your Gut Health. With guest Dr Cecilia Kitic, founder of Fertile Gut from 2020-08-31T20:00

In this weeks episode we have gut health expert – Dr Cecilia Kitic, founder of Fertile Gut on to discuss Gut Health and PCOS.

We are so excited about this episode because gut health is so...

Ep 15 - Overcoming PCOS Hair Loss from 2020-08-24T20:00

We are finally breaking down one of our most requested topics – overcoming PCOS hair loss.

From herbs to stress management to diet, we delve super deep this week into our experiences with...

Ep 14 - Navigating PCOS and Mental Health. With Gretchen Kubacky from PCOS Wellness from 2020-08-17T20:00

In this weeks episode we have PCOS Psychologist Dr Gretchen Kubacky from PCOS Wellness on to discuss Mental Health and PCOS.

We hear from Gretchen about:

- Her own journey with PCO...

Ep 13 - What is your Period Telling You? from 2020-08-10T20:00

In this week’s episode we talk everything PERIODS. Colour, length, pain, cups – the lot.

We cover questions like:

- Are long periods related to PCOS?

- What can the colour o...

Ep 12 - Nutrients for Hormone Balance and Fertility and what is seed cycling? With Nutritionist Shelley McKenzie from Freedom Wellness from 2020-08-03T20:00

In this weeks episode we have the incredible nutritionist Shelley McKenzie from Freedom Wellness on to discuss the best nutrients for hormone balance and fertility.

We hear from Shelley a...

Ep 11 - Disordered Eating and Body Image from 2020-07-27T20:00

This week we talk about our journeys with disordered eating and how prevalent it is in the PCOS community.

We both have struggled with eating disorders that aren’t as commonly known or di...

Ep 10 - To Gluten or not to Gluten from 2020-07-20T20:00

In today’s episode we share our own experiences with gluten and the reason we don’t believe in flat-out saying that women with PCOS should go gluten free.

Make sure you follow us on Insta...

Ep 09 - Updates from isolation and how we are coping with the new normal PLUS is Mel pregnant!?! from 2020-07-13T20:00

We've been living through some pretty interesting times lately and we've found ourselves using some practical techniques to get through it and maintain good health. In this episode we share thes...

Ep 08 - Preparing to Conceive with PCOS from 2020-07-06T20:00

In this episode we cover the many things that can be done to improve fertility before you even start trying to conceive.

- Australian bushfire update

- Mel’s miscarriage journey Listen

Ep 07 - Self-Care Practices for PCOS - Part 2 from 2020-06-29T20:00

We loved talking about self-care for PCOS so much that we had to do a part 2

In it we cover:

- The self-care practice that all living things need to do.

- The INCREDIBLE sel...

Ep 06 - Self-Care Practices for PCOS - Part 1 from 2020-06-22T20:00

We are OBSESSED with finding self-care practices that can actually benefit PCOS. In this episode we delve into some of our faves!

- Devastating news for Mel and a big life update from bot...

Ep 05 - Top Foods for PCOS from 2020-06-15T20:00

Rather than focusing on foods that should be avoided (there’s enough of that in the world already right?), Episode 5 is all about our favourite HEALING foods to ADD to your diet for PCOS. Plus i...

Ep 04 - How to Heal your PCOS Acne from 2020-06-10T12:00

We have both suffered from PCOS acne so this was an important episode for us. In it we cover:

- How the pill has affected our skin

- ­Brigitte outlines how and why PCOS acne occurs...

Ep 3 - Natural Fertility Tips Part 2: Science and Supplements from 2020-06-01T19:00

We had so much to say about PCOS fertility we decided we had to do a part 2. This time it's all about the science and the supplements.

- Brigitte talks about a PCOS symptom she’s been exp...

Ep 02 - Natural Fertility Tips Part 1: Lifestyle from 2020-06-01T19:00

In this episode we share our favourite lifestyle tips for improving fertility naturally.

- Mel shares some interesting test results

- The one thing that is stopping Mel from trying...

Ep 01 - Our PCOS Stories and the important things we have learnt from 2020-06-01T19:00

Episode 1 is all about our PCOS stories and what we have learnt on our journey. In it we cover:

- How PCOS is diagnosed and what on earth the “Rotterdam Criteria” actually is.

- Ho...