The PCOS Girls Podcast

Get ready for a mind blower guys!So tbh - we didn’t know much about perimenopause and how it links in with PCOS! But so many of you requested an episode on this topic and we’re so glad you did! We uncovered some stuff we found SO INTERESTING and it’s ultimately reshaped how we see perimenopause and how we’ll be approaching it as women with PCOS.Can’t wait for you to hear this one.You can find Mel’s online course – The PCOS Fertility Plan – over here -⁠ ⁠https://www.pcosfertilitysupport.com/get-pregnant-with-pcos⁠⁠You can find Brig’s teas over here - ⁠⁠https://pcostowellness.com/collections/shop⁠⁠ Join our podcast community - ⁠h⁠ttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠⁠Subscribe to our Youtube – ⁠h⁠ttps://www.youtube.com/@thepcosgirls⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram – ⁠h⁠ttps://www.instagram.com/thepcosgirls⁠⁠Thanks for listening!Mel and Brig ❤️❤️❤️

PCOS has a new name! And we’re here to break it down for you so you know the what, when, why and how of our new bestie – PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome).We talk about what the name actually means and how it impacts our treatment moving forward.Spoiler alert – this is about more than a name change! This will impact our community from the top level all the way to the individual sitting in the Doctor’s office.In this episode we share the facts, along with our thoughts and feelings on it all and ultimately, whether we think this is a positive thing for our community or not.You can find Mel’s online course – The PCOS Fertility Plan – over here -⁠ https://www.pcosfertilitysupport.com/get-pregnant-with-pcos⁠You can find Brig’s teas over here - ⁠https://pcostowellness.com/collections/shop⁠ Join our podcast community - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠Subscribe to our Youtube – ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepcosgirls⁠ Follow us on Instagram – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepcosgirls⁠Thanks for listening!Mel and Brig ❤️❤️❤️

You know your girls love a fertility ep! Today we share the 3 things we each would do if we were trying to get pregnant again 🙌Absolutely loved this chat because we really cover some of the most essential things you can do on a fertility journey and some of these things are often missed – we don’t want that for you! 🙅‍♀️So listen into this episode and reach out if you have any questions about any of it!You can find Mel’s online course – The PCOS Fertility Plan – over here - https://www.pcosfertilitysupport.com/get-pregnant-with-pcosYou can find Brig’s teas over here - https://pcostowellness.com/collections/shop Join our podcast community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirlsSubscribe to our Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@thepcosgirls Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thepcosgirlsThanks for listening!Mel and Brig ❤️❤️❤️

Season 6 is here! And we are BEYOND excited about it 🎉 🎉 🎉We’ve even entered the world of video podcasting!!! 📹 We’re terrified about it to be honest but we’re PUSHING ON! 😅 And truly just cannot wait to share this season with you ❤️Today’s episode is all about navigating PCOS on a budget and honestly – who isn’t on a budget right now? The cost of living crisis has seemingly turned into a new way of life and I think almost every one of us is feeling it.So this episode provides some tips on how to have an approach to PCOS that’s still super impactful but without breaking the bank 🙌You can find Mel’s PCOS Fertility Essentials course here - https://www.pcosfertilitysupport.com/pcos-fertility-first-stepsYou can find Brig’s teas over here - https://pcostowellness.com/collections/shop Join our podcast community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirlsSubscribe to our Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@thepcosgirls Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thepcosgirlsThanks for listening!Mel and Brig ❤️❤️❤️

Well this has been a long time coming!! We had so much fun recording this special PCOS Hacks for the Holidays episode!We’ve got hormone-friendly PCOS hacks to get you through the holidays…Hormone friendly gift ideas (and some awesome discount codes for you from some of our fave brands! See below for links and codes!)…Special discounts for our own products..GIVEAWAYS!!!!Plus we answer some listener questions including how to help with hair growth and how to get back on the health bandwagon. We’re so excited to be back! It's just this 1 episode for now but we’ll be back next year with a full season!If you’re not already, follow us on Instagram and join our podcast community.Discount codes below!Brig’s PCOS to Wellness Christmas Code – PCOSGIRLS20for 20% off Brig’s whole range plus Loco Love chocolates!Mel’s PCOS Fertility Support Code – PCOSGIRLS30 for30% off Mel’s PCOS Fertility Course!Goodness Me Wholefood pantry items and boxes –PCOSGIRLS for 10% off storewide including boxesThe Happy Uterus heat packs – PCOSGIRLS for 15% offstorewideUtopia Skin natural skincare products – PCOS10 for 10%off storewideModibody period undies – PCOSGIRLS25 for 25% off -discount cannot be used on bundle packs, Give A Pair contributions, gift cards, or on sale items. 3 month use.Hair story natural haircare products – PCOSGIRLS for15% off storewide until 15 Dec 25.Urban Hippee earthing products - PCOSGIRLS10 - 10% off(excluding red light therapy products and bundles). Valid until the end of December.

Guys! This is the final episode of the season!! And we absolutely LOVED discussing the topics that came up in this episode. The whole episode begins though with a massive catch up on Mel’s health journey this year. It’s been a wild one to say the least – so much progress…but at a bit of a price. Mel’s been largely off social media for months and hasn’t shared this journey anywhere so if you’ve been wanting to hear what’s been going on – this is the ep for you. There’s a huge content warning for this episode though because of the chat about Mel’s health – we discuss mental health, depression, weight loss and dieting. So if any of that is uncomfortable or if you just want to skip straight to the actual content of the ep – fast forward through to the 32 minute mark. We’ve made this episode in the hopes that it will save you some time, money and energy not making the same mistakes we’ve made. And, to share the things that have really made a huge impact on our health journeys. We hope you find it helpful! This episode is brought to you by Mel's soon to be released PCOS fertility course! ⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist here.⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

This is an exciting ep for us to put out…but full warning…it also starts with a bit of a heavy catch up at the start. We recorded it months ago and we did want to make a note now to say that Elma is ok! We’ve still got some possible procedures ahead but since this episode we have found out that whatever it is, it’s NOT cancerous. So the relief is exploding over here. It was a rough few months. But back to the topic at hand – this episode dives into some really simple and powerful hacks for working on weight management with PCOS. We cover everything from lifestyle to supplements to self love and the things that have really helped us on our own journeys with this. We hope it’s helpful. And as much as we tried our very best to handle this complex topic with care and respect, we of course need to throw a trigger warning on it – if you’re not feeling like listening to content about weight loss right now, follow that instinct and give this ep a miss. This episode is brought to you by PCOS to Wellness - check out Brig's herbies ⁠⁠⁠over here⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

This episode is for anyone who’s a bit tired of constantly focusing on all the signs and symptoms of being unwell. It’s so easy to get bogged down in that and it’s also really easy to be so laser focused on a particular health outcome that you completely miss the subtle little signs that you are actually making progress! We loved pulling this episode together and chatting about all the little signs to celebrate. And if you feel super far from healed, we hope this episode highlights some manageable little goals you might like to aim for. Because yes, we all want the big things ticked, but the little things matter too and sometimes, they feel much more tangible and in reach. Hope you love the ep! It’s brought to you by Mel's soon to be released PCOS fertility course! ⁠⁠⁠Join the waitlist here.⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

This episode has been such a long time coming!!!! If you’re one of what feels like HUNDREDS of people who’ve asked for an episode on the thyroid – get your headphones ready babe because this is the deep dive you’ve been waiting for!!!! In today’s episode we talk all about the thyroid and the impact it can have on PCOS. We cover: -       The signs and symptoms of thyroid disease -       How the thyroid directly impacts PCOS and fertility and DRIVES our PCOS symptoms -       The THOROUGH tests that are essential for exploring the health of your thyroid -       The causes of thyroid disease and treatment options for each cause -       Plus a bit of Mel’s Hashimoto’s experience (we have a bigger catch up on Mel’s thyroid health in a later ep) This episode is for you if you: -       Have a thyroid condition -       Think you have a thyroid condition but the tests came back normal -       Have your PCOS pretty well under control but still struggle with symptoms like weight management, fatigue, body pain, brain fog, fertility issues or low libido -       Just can’t seem to get better – your PCOS is a mess, your weight keeps creeping up, you can’t get pregnant etc. -       Want to thoroughly investigate what’s driving your PCOS. Maybe you have a thyroid condition – maybe you don’t…but wouldn’t you like to rule it out or rule it in? We LOVED making this episode and can’t wait to hear what you think! This episode brought to you by PCOS to Wellness - check out Brig's herbies ⁠⁠over here⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

If there’s one thing that has been the primary driver of both of our PCOS journeys – it’s been stress. As business owners, mums and just women in the world – stress isn’t going away. But we have found ways to manage it and support our stress response from the inside out. In this episode we look at the herbs, supplements and lifestyle practices that can help your body handles stress better and help your mind to be better prepped for stressful periods of life. If you’re someone who has a high stress job or day to day life but feel like you ‘thrive under pressure’ – don’t ignore this ep. We relate to you so much because we have identified as that in the past too…but stress can be having more of an impact than you realise and you may really benefit from bringing in some support. This episode brought to you by Mel's soon to be released PCOS fertility course! ⁠⁠Join the waitlist here.⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

About 70-80% of people with PCOS have insulin resistance so this weeks deep dive is such an important one for so many of us. In this episode we look at the herbs, supplements and lifestyle practices (and nutritional HACKS!) that can help balance your blood sugar and insulin. If you have insulin resistance – addressing it is one of the most impactful things you can do for your PCOS. Insulin resistance increases our androgens, causing irregular cycles and all of our pcos symptoms PLUS can lead to more chronic health conditions like diabetes – so this isn’t one to gloss over – addressing it can really turn things around for you. This episode brought to you by PCOS to Wellness - check out Brig's herbies ⁠over here⁠. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

If you’ve recently come off the pill or you’re thinking about coming off it - this week’s ep is for you! We look at the herbs, supplements and lifestyle practices that can help you transition off the pill and ease the symptoms that can arise once you’re off it. This episode brought to you by Mel's soon to be released PCOS fertility course! ⁠Join the waitlist here.⁠ Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls⁠ Mel and Brig xo

As promised – this season we are getting into the nitty gritty of the PCOS types/drivers. This week it’s all about our frenemy inflammation. We look at the herbs, supplements and lifestyle practices that can heal this driver and our own personal journeys with it. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and join us in our private podcast community FOR OUR NEW WEEKLY EPISODE Q+A at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls This episode brought to you by PCOS to Wellness - check out Brig's herbies over here. Mel and Brig xo

This season we’re deep-diving on the different ‘types’ of PCOS and we’re starting with this episode, which is all about the signs and symptoms of each PCOS type (we also like to call them PCOS drivers) including what to look for in your test results. Keep an eye out for our upcoming episodes, where we will breakdown what exactly your options are for healing each type! ALSO - we're introducing something new this season!!! Each week after our episode drops, we'll be hosting a Q+A in our private facebook group, so if you haven't already joined us in there - now's the time because you'll be able to ask us any questions you have from listening to the episode! Join the group at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls This episode brought to you by Mel's soon to be released PCOS fertility course! Join the waitlist here. Mel and Brig xo

We’re back!! Woo!!! And just to clarify – this ep isn’t justfor the newly diagnosed – if you’ve known about PCOS for a while and you’re keen for a new direction or a fresh start or you’re feeling down and just want a bit of comfort about it all – this episode is for you too.In today’s ep we cover:-       Tips on how to manage PCOS-       How PCOS is diagnosed-       How to properly investigate your PCOS (Mel doesn't offer the PCOS fertility testing guide anymore but you can get all the details about what to test in her new masterclass - get free, instant access here). -       Your treatment optionsPlus a whole bunch of mindset stuff!Hope you love it! We’re sooooo happy to finally be back.ALSO - we're introducing something new this season!!! Each week after our episode drops, we'll be hosting a Q+A in our private facebook group, so if you haven't already joined us in there - now's the time because you'll be able to ask us any questions you have from listening to the episode! Join the group at ⁠www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirlsFollow us on Instagram @thepcosgirlsThis episode brought to you by PCOS to Wellness - check out Brig's herbies ⁠over here⁠.Mel and Brig xo

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 haven't discovered the powerhouse that is zinc, this is the episode for you. Zinc helps us in SO many ways and you may be surprised by the symptoms that show up when you're deficient. If you're on a fertility journey - pay special attention to this one! Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 so many of you. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo  

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. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo  

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 - Coming off the pill - High testosterone - Affirmations - Breast tenderness We LOVE doing these Q+A eps! Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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. We get into the nitty gritty of how infrared saunas can be the perfect detoxification tool, and why many of us may not be sweating enough! Big thank you to Johannes from Clearlight Saunas who came on to the poddy to share his wealth of knowledge and personal perspective on it all. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 actually related to our PCOS or to our hormones. It's all so connected! And realising the connection can help us to better target our treatments. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 huge affect on your body and we wish we had been prepared for it and supported through it. Coming off birth control is a transition and there's so much you can do to help make it a smoother one and in this ep we give you every tip we've got. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls

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 that suits our body and addresses what's driving our PCOS...but these ideas are what work for us and if they feel good for you to try, we think you will love them. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 with a natural health practitioner to create a tailored treatment plan that addresses your exact hormonal imbalances and needs. However, there are some supplements that really standout when it comes to PCOS due to how many benefits they have and we absolutely loved talking about them on this ep! Please note that these supplements might not be right for everyone and you should absolutely discuss them with your practitioners. Here's a link to the research paper we referred to in the ep - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1740675720300165 And here's an article about the paper by one of its authors: https://www.larabriden.com/cyclic-progesterone-therapy-for-pcos/

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 for PCOS and importantly, can completely change your treatment approach.PCOS is complex. There are so many factors at play, so many hormones that can be out of balance and so many treatment options - you don't want to be stabbing around in the dark. Thorough testing is like getting a detailed message from YOUR body about exactly what's going on with it.Mel doesn't offer the PCOS fertility testing guide she mentioned on this ep anymore but you can get all the details about what to test in her new masterclass - ⁠get free, instant access here⁠.Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirlsMel and Brig xo 

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 signs of inflammation and also shares the powerful ways we can reduce inflammation in our body. As you will find by our updates in this ep - inflammation has been/IS a huge part of each of our PCOS pictures - we are on this journey just as much as you are. Hope you enjoy the ep!! Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 stress, adrenals and cortisol levels. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 journeys! Sometimes in a regular-classes kind of a way but often, in a just doing a few powerful poses at home kind of a way. #allyogaisvalid Would love to hear if you give these a go! Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo  

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, hairloss, hirsutism, skin tags, weight management struggles, moodiness and cravings. This ep is all about some little tricks that can help you to balance your blood sugar and therefore stabilise your insulin levels. So excited to share this because there's a lot in here we've never covered before. Would love to hear if you give any of these hacks a go! Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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! Both these teas have helped us IMMENSELY so we're excited to share about them. This weeks episode is brought to you by Mel's PCOS Fertility Coaching biz! You can book a 1:1 with Mel over here. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 blowing. If you're trying to conceive or you're working on regulating your cycle - YOU WILL LOVE THE INFO IN THIS EPISODE. We really do dive deep on the science of WHY our cycles become irregular and we struggle to ovulate and how exactly inositol fits in. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 requested topic of all time and one we really hope we've done justice to. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 made me decide to do something about it! In this episode we talk about all the signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency, the benefits of having healthy magnesium levels and the various ways we can support our levels. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 so good for managing your PCOS. Making your home free from endocrine disrupting chemicals is a journey and most of us can't all dive in all at once but we hope this episode gives you some ideas of where to start. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 for you! Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 before so we are excited to share! Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 the whole experience of pregnancy loss.  How we navigated it, the things we've learnt, the things we'd love to  see handled differently. We weren't ready until now but here it is...the real behind the scenes of pregnancy loss. This one is undeniably for all our listeners who have experienced  pregnancy loss, but we think it's also really helpful for anyone to  listen to and learn some things that might help them to support someone  going through pregnancy loss in the future. Listening to people who've gone through pregnancy loss is one of the  only ways the topic will become less taboo and one of the only ways you  can become educated on what to/not to do when supporting someone who's  going through it. To all our beautiful listeners who have experienced pregnancy loss or  are in the depths of it now - we feel you so deeply and hope more than  anything, that you have all the support you need. Big content notice on this one obviously xx p.s. follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls

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 Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 Ayurvedic practitioner on to share their wisdom! And oh my did we bring in an absolutely incredible woman! To learn all about Ayurveda and how it can be used for PCOS and fertility, we have interviewed Myra Lewin, the founder of Hale Pule -  @hale_pule www.halepule.com Myra is an Ayurvedic practitioner and master yogini who has been practicing for 30 years. She is also the author of four acclaimed books on Ayurveda and Ayurvedic cookning, and is the host of two podcasts on holistic healing, “Everyday Ayurveda and Yoga at Hale Pule” and “Spark Your Intuition”. We learnt so much from Myra - make sure you listen to the end because she shares some incredible, practical, eye opening tips that you can start exploring right away. Follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Also please leave a review if you're feeling it and subscribe to our podcast! Mel and Brig xo

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 absolutely losing all control, make sure you listen to the outtake at the very end! Once she got it together though, we dove into an episode all about food! In it we list off our fave easy meal ideas for PCOS. Our diets are fairly different so there's a good range of meals plus some of our tips and hacks for increasing flavour and nutrition. To register for Mel's upcoming masterclass all about regulating your cycle with PCOS (on this weekend - 25 September!) click here. To register interest in PCOS fertility coaching with Mel, click here. Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 subscription! Today we have Jane Sagui from @pollie.co on to chat all about her own journey with PCOS and how that has lead to her becoming the co-founder and CEO of Pollie. Pollie is an incredible new app for managing PCOS! Jane has been passionate about women's health, and more specifically hormonal health, since being diagnosed with PCOS nearly a decade ago. She has a background in digital health companies and decided to start Pollie to fix a problem she has experienced firsthand repeatedly: finding proper hormonal health support. Jane's PCOS journey was really interesting to hear - unique but RELATABLE. And hearing about her epic journey in starting Pollie was really cool. In this episode we hear all about Jane's diagnosis and journey including experiencing hair fall and her mindset that got her through. We also chat all about health care, symptom management and the importance of personalised advice when it comes to PCOS.  We also get to hear all about Pollie - how it works, what it's like, the benefits and the incredible results of people who have used their program. You can find Jane on instagram @pollie.co and you can learn more about Pollie at their website www.pollie.co/ Don't forget to use our code PCOSGIRLS for 50% off the first 4 months of your subscription. Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join  the conversation in our private podcast community at  www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 informative episode that is going to really open your eyes to how truly connected our whole body is. It's also going to shed light on what may be a massive factor for you on your healing journey. Nervous system regulation should not be overlooked - but so many of us don't even know to look at it, which is why we are so excited to be bringing you this episode!! In it we cover: - Nervous system 101 - Vagus nerve 101 (soooooo important!!!) - How the nervous system effects our hormonal system and cycles - How the nervous system is connected to our mental health - Signs and symptoms of a dis-regulated nervous system - Where to turn if we think we need to work on our nervous system You can find Jessica Maguire on instagram @repairing_the_nervous_system or on her website www.jessicamaguire.com Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

Today's episode is brought to you by VUSH! Check out the VUSH AURA here and use our code PCOSGIRLS for 25% off! This episode is all about body movement - the types of body movement we enjoy, how we incorporate it into our busy lives and why we choose the exercise we choose. There's a few exercise choices that might surprise you!!! The episode somehow covers a lot of ground and you will for some reason hear references to Cher and the Black Eyed Peas and we talk about all sorts of things - from sleeping in to energy healing. Don't forget to check out the VUSH AURA at https://au.vushwellness.com/products/aura?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=thepcosgirls-aura and use our code PCOSGIRLS for 25% off! Mel and Brig xo

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 thought we would do an episode all about a super important part of our plates - protein. In the ep we cover: - Why protein is part of a balanced meal - What our favourite protein sources are - Tips and tricks for getting protein into every meal - Why plant proteins are so important - How to combine plant protein to get a complete protein on your plate Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

Today's episide is brought to you by Tempdrop! Our first ever podcast sponsors! Today we have a very special guest - Mel Angus from Tempdrop on to talk about all things fertility awareness, cycle charting and basal body temperature (BBT) monitoring. Mel is a Fertility Awareness Educator and she provides SO MANY insights into all things cycle. In this ep we cover: - What exactly BBT is and how to track it accurately - Misconceptions around cycle tracking and fertility awareness - What we can discover about our hormones and cycle health from charting and tracking BBT - How to use fertility monitoring postpartum - Why ovulation tests aren't always accurate for people with PCOS - How Tempdrop can make cycle charting and BBT tracking way easier and how it addresses some of the key issues people with PCOS face when tracking their cycle. Tempdrop have given us the code PCOSGIRLS for 10% off their all-in-one wearable fertility monitor. Go to https://www.tempdrop.com/discount/PCOSGIRLS to check it out and follow them on Instagram @tempdrop Find us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 a big catch up and get to hear all about Brig's birth story for little Willa and what postpartum life has been like.  We also get an update on where Mel is at with her thyroid and mental health journey.  Plus we answer some listener questions! So happy to be back!! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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 arrives. So today we hear all about where Brig is up to – - Birth plans - All about home birth - Where the baby is positioned - All of the “boy or girl” speculation! - How Brig plans to manage balancing her businesses and having a newborn - And most importantly – NAME HINTS! We also do a quick catch up on where Mel is at but her response is about as messy as her life right now. Definitely going to do a deep dive episode/mini series next year on thyroid health and the whole new journey Mel is now on. Pretty sure this is actually us for the year now – enjoy the holiday season!! p.s. make sure you're following us on Instagram so you can see when Brig announces the birth of her little bundle!! Eeeeeee BOY OR GIRL???!!!!!!

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 and as usual, it's a real mixed bag! We cover: - How we regulated our cycle - How to stay positive when everyone around you is falling pregnant - What to do to prepare to ttc in a year - How our partners have helped on our fertility and PCOS journeys - Tips for low progesterone - How long to stick with a practitioner before trying someone new - How/if we addressed stretch marks Plus a whole bunch more. It's been such a great year with you guys! Stay in touch with us in our facebook group - The PCOS Girls Podcast Community and let us know how your journeys are going! AND - let us know what you'd love to see from us - deep dive mini-series? Live podcast events? Workshops? Online workshops? What do you need? Mel and Brig xo

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 this symptom - we wanted to make sure we'd really looked into things. But we are so happy the episode is finally here! In it we cover: - What hirsutism is and the various causes of it - How to treat hirsutism from the inside out - How to reduce hirsutism topically Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo

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. It's a big one! Make sure you follow us on Instagram @thepcosgirls and come and join the conversation in our private podcast community at www.facebook.com/groups/thepcosgirls Mel and Brig xo