Heal Your Hormones with Dr. Danielle

Clinically, I’m seeing more and more women diagnosed with Adrenal PCOS than just a few years previous. And understandably so; the last few years have been stressful! On this episode, I’m diving into Adrenal PCOS and your Androgen Hormones. We’ll chat about:

• What Adrenal PCOS is

• What and where your adrenal glands are

• What Androgen Hormones are and why they are important

• The difference between DHEA and DHEAS

• Symptoms of low DHEAS and high DHEAS

• How to test DHEAS

• What to do if your DHEAS levels are high

• Other Androgen Hormones to look at if DHEAS comes back normal

• The impact of stress and cortisol on the adrenal glands

• What you need to know about cortisol testing

• What to do if you have an adrenal imbalance

• How adrenal glands impact blood sugar

• How to best support your adrenal glands

• What to do in times of increased stress

There is so much you can do to get rid of your symptoms and feel your best! I’ll share it all in today’s show!

If you missed the podcast episode from earlier this week, I discussed the foundational habits to good health. One of those habits was good sleep hygiene. A lot of people struggle with getting a good night’s sleep. Oftentimes, how well we sleep at night has a lot to do with our habits during the day. In today’s show, I’m sharing 3 tips to help you get better sleep. These tips will increase your chances of falling asleep easily and staying asleep through the night.

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While under the mentorship of Dr. Amy Bader, I learned about what she named the BTGs (Basic Treatment Guidelines). These were the first foundational changes that she implemented with each patient. On today’s episode, I’m sharing what have become the BTGs in my practice. These guidelines can be implemented by anyone and without the supervision of a healthcare provider. However, they are critical to optimal health. So many symptoms can improve when implementing these guidelines alone! Spoiler alert: It’s not supplements! Tune in now to learn about what I consider to be the foundational habits to good health.

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Stress management is often the missing piece for women who feel like they’ve tried everything, but are still struggling to heal their hormones and PCOS symptoms, particularly adrenal driven PCOS. Activating the vagus nerve is one way to help your body out of fight or flight and into a restful, calm state. On today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 simple ways to stimulate your vagus nerve and lower your stress response. By choosing just one of the 5 tips to focus on for the next month you can make a great impact on how your body responds to stress!

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Today, I’m joined by special guest, Azul Cora, from Azul Core Wellness. Growing up in the ‘nothing tastes as good as skinny feels’ era, where unrealistic body standards and harmful fad diets abounded (Can you relate?? 🙋‍♀️), Azul shares her personal wellness journey through cyclical disordered eating and exercise to find freedom through self-love, intuitive eating, and mindful movement. This episode is packed with inspiration as our conversation includes the following topics:

• How to find your ‘why’ that leads to lasting change

• The ways societal norms influence our approach to fitness

• The 4 categories of mindful movement and examples of what movement to do in each category

• Common misconceptions about intuitive eating

• How to treat our bodies with kindness

• How you can’t hate yourself into change

• The first steps to take to unlearn negative beliefs you may have about your body

• The difference between self-love and self-respect

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It’s a story I’ve heard a million times. After going to the doctor with a string of symptoms, your doctor tells you that everything with your labs is normal. However, you don’t feel normal. And that is because normal is NOT optimal. Your lab work might not indicate the need for a prescription drug just yet, but it certainly does not mean you aren’t experiencing symptoms that need to be addressed. Today, I’m stepping on my soapbox for a couple minutes to discuss the importance of looking at labs and symptoms through a more critical lens.

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There is so much fear and misunderstanding around cervical cancer. And this fear and misunderstanding can lead women to ignore proper screenings that could prevent cervical cancer or catch it before spreading to other locations of the body. On today’s episode, I’m diving into what cervical cancer is, how women get it, what you can do to prevent it or catch it early, and finally different methods to treat it. I’m also sharing my personal story with abnormal pap smears and my experience treating a patient with precancerous cells holistically.

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As the chaos of Summer winds down and as Fall approaches with its more consistent routines, it is a great reminder to get organized with your health. One way to do this is to schedule your annual Well Woman Exam. This exam is typically done with your gynecologist and it intended for preventative purposes. In this episode of Friday Chats, I’ll go over what you can expect during these check-ups and why they are so important. If you jumped off the wagon with your regular visits because of Covid and transitioned to mostly virtual care, this is your sign to schedule your in-person visit today!

There is SO much information out there about intermittent fasting. But what does the research actually say? Today, I’m joined by Katie Morton from Funk It Wellness to talk about this controversial topic! In this episode, we cover:

• The different types of fasting, including Time Restricted Fasting, Alternate Day Fasting, and 5-2 Intermittent Fasting

• Why IF is so popular

• The reported benefits and why the research can be deceiving

• Fasting for men verses for women

• Why we don’t recommend it for women

• Is weight loss always an indicator of health?

• What happens to our hormones during IF

• The potential negative impacts on your health with IF

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If you have PCOS or have struggled with acne, you have likely heard your doctor mention Spironolactone. While this medication is intended for hypertension, edema, and heart failure, it is a common pharmaceutical prescribed for PCOS. On today’s Friday Chats episode, I’ll cover why it’s used for PCOS, the potential side effects, and more specifics on requirements for being diagnosed with PCOS. I’m here to empower you to better understand how to make daily decisions that can heal your PCOS naturally!

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I was recently on the Spring to Life Podcast with Caitlin Sullivan discussing all things hair health. We covered a wide range of topics including: the root causes of hair loss, how diet and lifestyle impact hair loss, supplementing for hair loss, tips for taking care of your hair, and my favorite hair products. The episode was packed full of information for those looking to naturally heal their hair loss, so I decided to bring the episode here to my podcast! Join us to learn how to optimize your hormones for hair growth!

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Most women know that it’s recommended to take a prenatal during pregnancy, but there are three other supplements that I believe are vital for a woman in her first trimester. On this Friday Chat’s episode, I’m sharing what those 3 supplements are, why they are important, and the recommended dosage.

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We’re celebrating the 100th episode of the podcast with a special Q+A! I’ve gathered a ton of great questions from you and I’m answering them all on this show! Ranging from personal to professional to specific hormone/fertility related questions, below you’ll find the following questions I answered on the show!

• Do I drink coffee?

• Do I drink alcohol?

• Am I 100% gluten free with Hashimotos?

• Did my Hashimotos ever improve after getting Covid in May of 2022?

• What happened with the gut test (G.I. Map) I did a few months ago?

• When did I know I wanted to be an ND?

• When did I know I wanted to specialize in PCOS?

• Advice for becoming an ND?

• How do you find an ND in your area?

• How to navigate eating a balanced breakfast before working out without feeling too full to workout?

• How important is eating certain foods and seed cycling during each phase of your menstrual cycle? And do you have to do both?

• Is libido linked to fertility?

• Do you recommend the DUTCH test if your period is irregular to figure out the root cause?

• Bloating a few days before and during ovulation.

• Thoughts on Oura Ring for cycle syncing.

• How to improve progesterone levels to avoid premenstrual bleeding?

• How often should you get your hormones tested if you know you have an imbalance?

• How to heal when you have both Hashimotos and PCOS?

• Is it dangerous to practice yoga, post ovulation, when trying to conceive?

• Can PCOS cause a cryptic pregnancy and can HCG tests detect it?

Being diagnosed with Hashimotos at the age of 19 was one of the catalysts to me becoming a naturopathic doctor. Today I work with many women who also struggle with this autoimmune condition that impacts the thyroid. Like PCOS, so many things are often overlooked in conventional medicine with a Hashimoto’s diagnosis. On this episode of Friday Chats, I’m sharing three nutrients to check with Hashimotos and why they are important for optimal thyroid function. By focusing on these nutrients, you can ensure you are supporting your thyroid from the ground up.

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Many women with PCOS are put on the birth control pill to regulate their period or to clear up their skin. Many of those same women often feel like getting off birth control would never be possible. I’m here to tell you that it absolutely is possible and I’m sharing how to do it on today’s episode! In this show, I discuss how the pill impacts your body, how to best support your body before coming off the pill and how to support your body once you are off.

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If you’ve seen any doctor for PCOS, there is a strong chance there has been some mention of Metformin. Metformin is a drug used for managing blood sugar levels and is often prescribed to women with PCOS. On today’s Friday Chats, I’ll be discussing why Metformin is used for PCOS, its side effects, and if there is a better, more natural way to find relief from your PCOS symptoms. There is hope for healing PCOS naturally without the potentially harmful side effects of Metformin!

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The menstrual cycle has been referred to as the 5th vital sign. It’s a key indicator of our hormone health and overall health. When thinking about the menstrual cycle, it’s common to look out for things like the length of your cycle, how many days your period is, and PMS symptoms leading up to your period. But did you know there is so much we can learn simply by looking at the color of blood during your period? In this episode, I’m jumping into this often overlooked topic. I share about what is normal and what isn’t, common misconceptions around period blood color, and what your period blood color could be telling you about your hormones.

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The supplement Berberine is having a moment in the spotlight recently by being called nature’s Ozempic (a diabetes drug now being used for weight loss). But is that really a fair comparison? In today’s show, we’ll chat about what Berberine is, where it comes from, the uses and benefits of this supplement, who might be a good fit for the supplement, and ultimately if I believe it deserves the title of ‘Nature’s Ozempic’.

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There is a lot of talk about what to eat with PCOS, but there isn’t much out there about how to fuel your body before and after a workout. How you fuel your body for a workout is largely dependent on the type of workout you are doing. On this episode, I’ll cover what to consider when fueling your body for low intensity or high intensity exercise. This show is packed with snack ideas and exercise guidelines based specifically on your PCOS type. I’ll also answer the following questions:

• If I workout in the morning, do I have to eat breakfast before?

• Is coffee before a workout okay?

• Does heavy lifting and trying to hit PRs increase cortisol?

It’s important, when dealing with PCOS, to workout and fuel your body in a way that supports your hormones. Today’s episode will ensure you are setting your body up for success!

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If you are buying your supplements from Amazon you may be doing more harm than good. With no real protocols in place to ensure supplements being sold on their platform are legit, many brands (such as NOW and Host Defense Mushroom to name two) are finding counterfeit products being sold on Amazon. On today’s Friday Chats show, I’ll share what they are finding in these counterfeit products and where you can buy supplements you can trust!

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Acupuncture can be an amazing tool to improve hormones and optimize fertility and on today’s show I have Acupuncturist and Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Rebecca Sand, to share all about this healing modality. Needles thinner than a strand of hair (really!) can be a powerful tool in your healing toolbox! Tune in to hear how!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Rebecca’s unique journey to naturopathic medicine

• What is Acupuncture

• Most common conditions seen in her practice

• How to work with people who have a fear of needles

• How Acupuncture can help women with PCOS

• How Acupuncture can help women improve their fertility

• What is the Chinese healing modality, Moxa

• How Acupuncture can help with regular periods and ovulation

• How long does it take to see changes with Acupuncture

• How often do you have to go to Acupuncture if you are trying to conceive

• Acupuncture for men

• Pregnancy and postpartum care with Acupuncture

• Symptoms of PCOS that can be improved with Acupuncture

• Facial Acupuncture compared to Botox

• Acupuncture in pediatrics

• Misconceptions of Acupuncture

• Acupuncture in the hospitals

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All about Rebecca:

Dr. Rebecca Sand is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon. She completed her post-graduate training integrative gastroenterology, reproductive health, and fertility and specializes in conditions of the microbiome, hormone systems, and the gut-brain axis. Additionally, she spent over 10 years studying with traditional healers in Tibet, China, India, and Polynesia and worked in genetics laboratories in the US and China.

Rooted in both Eastern and Western medicine, Dr. Sand is committed to improving healthcare for her patients. She advocates for inclusiveness and equity in medicine, including culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and size, gender, and identity-affirming care.

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On the Heal Your Hormones podcast, I am all about using real food to support fertility! Today I am sharing three teas that will nourish and balance your hormones to promote fertility. With each tea, I’ll discuss signs you can benefit from drinking the tea, the purpose of the tea, and the best way to drink each one.

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Uterine polyps are often confused with fibroids. In this episode, I’m clearing up the difference and diving into everything you need to know about uterine polyps.

On this show, I discuss:

• What are uterine polyps

• What are fibroids

• How uterine polyps and fibroids differ

• Symptoms of uterine polyps

• What can cause uterine polyps

• How to find out if you have uterine polyps

• How a conventional doctor handles uterine polyps

• How I would, as a naturopathic doctor, handle them

• Diet and lifestyle changes to decrease your risk

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Used in over 300 reactions in the body, Magnesium is a vital nutrient! However, 50-80% of people today are deficient in Magnesium. On today’s Friday Chats show, I’m diving into all things Magnesium, including:

• The populations at higher risk for Magnesium deficiency

• Signs of low Magnesium

• Foods higher in Magnesium

• The most common forms of Magnesium

• The most common reasons I suggest Magnesium to my patients

  
  

On today’s show I have the Co-Founders of Resist, a protein bar company focused on balancing hormones and blood sugar. Drew and Emily share their health stories, including Drew’s diagnosis of PCOS at the age of 18 and Emily’s hormone journey after getting off of birth control. They tell the story of how Resist was born and how the protein bars, being high in fiber, fats, and protein, are clinically proven to keep blood sugar stable. Finally, they each share their favorite current wellness trend and some encouraging words to women with PCOS.

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Today’s Friday Chats is short and sweet. I’m clearing up the difference between PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, also known as HA. Both can cause a woman to have irregular periods or lose her period all together. I’ll discuss how you can know which one might be the cause of irregular or non existent periods. It’s important to get an accurate diagnosis to know how to move forward toward healing!

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There are so many questions a woman might have after experiencing a miscarriage. It can be difficult to navigate the months following a miscarriage while also trying to process and heal from the loss. The good news is that there is so much that can be done after a miscarriage to help improve fertility and prevent future miscarriages.

In this episode I’ll cover:

• Miscarriage statistics

• Signs of a miscarriage

• Common causes of a miscarriage

• Steps to take after a miscarriage

• How soon is too soon to try again after a miscarriage

• My recommendations for what to do before trying to get pregnant again

• When is it okay to get back into exercise

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You may have noticed over the last year that pilates has become quite the trend. In fact, in Atlanta, the number 1 term that was Google searched in 2022 was ‘pilates’. However, pilates has been around for longer than most people realize! In this episode, I’m chatting about the fascinating story of how pilates originated during WWI with a previous circus performer turned war nurse. I’ll also share a bit about my story with pilates, going from a teenager who hated it to owning my own pilates studio. Finally, I’ll bust some of the myths of pilates and talk about the benefits it has to offer!

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Postpartum can be a very vulnerable time for women and yet it seems to be the season women are most often forgot about. I’m joined today by guest, Samantha Gipson, a pilates instructor, to discuss what to expect postpartum and how to best support yourself. Samantha shares a bit about her birth story, her experience with nursing, and what postpartum looked like.

After delivering her baby boy in March 2022, Samantha struggled with nausea, extreme exhaustion, IBS, anxiety, and brain fog. Previous to becoming pregnant, Samantha also dealt with heavy periods and eczema.

We began working together when Samantha was 3 months postpartum and after diet changes and supportive supplements, Samantha has increased energy, better digestion, less anxiety, and lighter periods!

In this episode Samantha also talks about her experience of navigating doctors postpartum and being on Zoloft.

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Samantha’s business is a true manifestation of her passion to live a fulfilled life by means of health, community, fun, and balance. Samantha has been a fitness teacher since 2015 sharing not only her expertise on pilates, strength-training, and mobility but her wisdom on body-positivity and self-love through movement and nourishment.

Samantha Gipson Pilates offers a variety of training opportunities to match your lifestyle including private and group training classes, fitness and wellness retreats, as well as a Prenatal Program that takes you through Pilates mat class by trimester that Samantha filmed during her own pregnancy. With a specialized focus on pilates, strength training, mobility/fascia work, and high-intensity-interval-training (HIIT) you will leave these classes feeling strong, rejuvenated, and confident in what your body can do. It wouldn’t be a surprise if you left with some of Samantha’s body-positive and warm energy too!

While we often think about how food, supplements, and exercise impact our hormones, it’s equally as important to consider how what we put on our body might be impacting hormone health.

As we head into summer and spend more time outside, it is key to consider if the sunscreen you are using is hormone-friendly. In today’s Friday Chats, I’ll be discussing what you need to know to choose the best sunscreen.

I’ll cover:

• Knowing what to look for on the label

• What rays we need to protect ourselves from

• Chemical sunscreens vs. physical sunscreens

• How to use the EWG App to help you find a good sunscreen

• My current favorite brand of sunscreen

• What to do if you are in a situation where you don’t have a clean sunscreen

  
  

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Today I’m joined by Caitlin Sullivan, an IIN hormone health coach and fertility awareness educator, to discuss tracking cervical mucus. This often overlooked topic can provide profound insight into your health.

In this episode, we cover:

• Who can benefit from tracking cervical mucus

• Helpful tracking Apps

• Why cervical mucus changes during your cycle

• How cervical mucus serves as part of our immune system

• importance in overall gynecological health

• What is normal with cervical mucus throughout the cycle

• What is considered abnormal regarding cervical mucus

• The different types of cervical mucus

• Tracking cervical mucus for fertility

• What to do if tracking cervical mucus isn’t obvious

• Nutrient deficiencies that impact cervical mucus

• Most common lifestyle influences on cervical mucus

• Beneficial testing to go along with tracking cervical mucus

• Cervical mucus changes during pregnancy

Besides being an IIN hormone health coach and fertility awareness educator, Caitlin Sullivan is also a Pilates instructor. Seeing a need for REAL reproductive health education, Caitlin created the Spring to Life Method in 2020 to share a hormone-supportive lifestyle featuring cycle syncing, low-impact exercise, whole food nutrition, and low-tox habits. Her goal is to promote feminine body independence by educating women on their menstrual cycles to help them love their bodies more and unleash their inner super power- their periods!

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Cortisol is most known as our stress hormone, but it is also important for blood sugar balance, metabolism regulation, inflammation control, and memory formation. Cortisol imbalance is very common in women who have gone through a prolonged period of stress. On today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 signs your cortisol may be imbalanced and contributing to your fatigue.

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In this episode, I’m joined with Dr. Cheney Daniel, a family chiropractor and doula who specializes in the pregnancy and pediatric population, to discuss what is and isn’t required during pregnancy and hospital births. There are often more choices than women are lead to believe.

We cover a wide range of topics including:

• When to reach out to a doula

• What the first visit with a doula looks like

• What happens during a birth plan meeting

• What might not be negotiable, especially in a hospital setting

• Mother’s preferences on pain management, movement, lighting, monitoring, informed consent, pushing, and where and what position to birth

• Delayed cord clamping

• Cervical checks

• Breaking waters

• Birthing the placenta

• Placenta encapsulation

• C-Sections

• Her experience with an epidural

• What is needed after baby is born

Dr. Cheney Daniel is a family chiropractor specializing in the pregnancy and pediatric populations! She cares for women before, during, and after their pregnancy journeys & as well as specialize in seeing children 0-18! While Dr. Daniel’s chiropractic office is open to everyone, pediatrics and pregnancy are close to her heart. Along with chiropractic, Dr. Daniel is a labor & delivery doula, creating a space for women to feel empowered during the birth process and help facilitate a great birth experience. She believes the birth process can be whatever the mother wants and believes they can achieve the mother and partner’s goals for their experience together! Dr. Daniel is an active member of the ICPA, which is the International Chiropractic Pediatric association, The Georgia Birth Network, and she is certified in the Webster Technique. If Dr. Daniel is not working, you can find her walking the Beltline with her husband, Evan and their daughter, Wren, catching a pilates class, or wine tasting with her best friends!

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It’s common to feel concern and worry about your health when traveling. We often fear that all our hard work might get thrown out the window. There is also the fear that going off of your routine will leave you feeling horrible and that you won’t easily recover. On today’s Friday Chats episode, I’m sharing 5 wellness tip for traveling. I’ll cover food, supplements, alcohol, exercise, and work boundaries. It’s possible to feel good while traveling and not worry about back tracking with your health goals!

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The college atmosphere can really work against a woman with PCOS (hello, stress, alcohol, and lack of sleep!). Today’s podcast guest, Jenna, has learned how to excel in college while also working toward healing her PCOS.

For Jenna, signs of PCOS began with weight struggles, cystic acne, insatiable hunger, and irregular periods in high school. As an athlete, she was told irregular periods were normal.

When we started working together in Spring of 2021 Jenna is now experiencing regular periods, no more bloating, better energy, and balanced hunger and moods.

In this episode, she tells the sweet story of how her dad was the one that figured out she was dealing with PCOS, the impact of college and Covid on her journey to healing, and how a big summer internship taught her the importance of managing stress for healthy hormones.

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✨ In celebration of Memorial Day this month, I have a special promotion for the PCOS Pregnancy Protocol when you sign up between May 25th and May 31st. Not only will you save $250 but you will also receive a bonus one-on-one 45 minute call at the end of the 6 week program. Sign up for the mailing list below for more information on when this exclusive promotion goes live!

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This Friday Chats episode is a rapid fire Q+A about all things PCOS Pregnancy Protocol! The questions in this episode include:

1. What will I learn in each module?

2. How long will the protocol take?

3. Do I need to be actively trying to conceive?

4. Could I get the same results by following information I find online?

5. Is bloodwork included in the program?

6. Do you give meal plans?

7. Do you recommend supplements?

8. How quickly will I see results?

9. What is the cost?

10. How do we stay connected during the program?

Tune in for the answers to these 10 most common questions from women considering the PCOS Pregnancy Protocol!

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When the dust settled after the end of Gillian’s dietetic internship, she realized she had been in survival mode and ignoring symptoms with her period for awhile. Now a registered dietician, she began to notice 55 day cycles, fatigue, mood swings, and horrible cramps.

She knew her period was a great source of information and that her symptoms were telling her something was off. Because her symptoms weren’t the traditional PCOS symptoms of weight gain and hair in unwanted places, she didn’t originally consider PCOS.

Through the PCOS Protocol, we began working together to help find answers to her tough, irregular periods.

In this episode, Gillian discusses all the changes that made a world of difference in her cycle, energy, and mood, including doing the Dutch test and implementing targeted supplements, getting her blood sugar in check, accountability from the protocol, and incorporating strength training.

Now Gillian experiences regular 32 day cycles with no PMS symptoms. She has renewed energy and life feels much brighter!

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✨ In celebration of Memorial Day this month, I have a special promotion for the PCOS Pregnancy Protocol when you sign up between May 25th and May 31st. Not only will you save $250 but you will also receive a bonus one-on-one 45 minute call at the end of the 6 week program. Sign up for the mailing list below for more information on when this exclusive promotion goes live!

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On the Heal Your Hormones Podcast, I’m all about the natural ways to support your fertility and improve your PCOS. On today’s episode, however, I’m going to dive into Clomid, a common drug that is prescribed to women with PCOS who are trying to get pregnant. I’ll discuss what Clomid is, how it improves fertility, and if there are better options available.

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Since her first period, Keri experienced irregular cycles, long and heavy periods, and PMS symptoms such as cramping and nausea. While she always suspected something was off, it wasn’t until her friend mentioned her own struggle with PCOS that Keri had a lightbulb moment and began to connect the dots between her symptoms and PCOS.

A nurse herself, Keri saw first hand as conventional doctor’s ignored her and let her down as she sought answers to her symptoms.

Not knowing where else to turn or who to trust, Keri would spend 7 more years dealing with irregular periods, PMS, and struggles with fertility.

Months after joining my PCOS Protocol, Keri got pregnant! Our focus then switched to a healthy pregnancy, healthy baby, and energy to enter into motherhood. Keri is now 5 months postpartum with a beautiful baby girl.

In this episode, Keri tells us what changes she made that helped to heal her PCOS and fertility. She also talks about her family history of gestational diabetes and how she avoided it with her pregnancy. Finally, she encourages listeners to be their own advocates and that pregnancy with PCOS is possible!

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✨ In celebration of Memorial Day this month, I have a special promotion for the PCOS Pregnancy Protocol when you sign up between May 25th and May 31st. Not only will you save $250 but you will also receive a bonus one-on-one 45 minute call at the end of the 6 week program. Sign up for the mailing list below for more information on when this exclusive promotion goes live!

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Do you feel like you are putting in the effort to heal your PCOS and fertility but aren’t seeing much progress?

There are 3 common mistakes I see women with PCOS make when trying to conceive. On today’s Friday Chats I’ll discuss these 3 mistakes and why they might be sabotaging your progress.

Despite the narrative you may have heard from your doctors, you can take back control of your health and transform your PCOS and fertility!

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✨ In celebration of Memorial Day this month, I have a special promotion for the PCOS Pregnancy Protocol when you sign up between May 25th and May 31st. Not only will you save $250 but there will be a bonus one-on-one 45 minute call at the end of the 6 week program. Watch your email for more information on when this exclusive promotion goes live!

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Imagine having a really clear understanding of what was causing YOUR PCOS and knowing exactly which hormones were preventing you from getting pregnant or staying pregnant. Now imagine knowing how to eat to balance you blood sugar and improve nutrient deficiencies specific to YOUR body.

There would be no more guesswork. You would know exactly what to focus your energy on in order to get pregnant. You also would save time AND money, bypassing generic PCOS advice, medications, supplements, and procedures.

Finally, imagine not only getting pregnant and having a healthy pregnancy, but the other annoying symptoms that come along with PCOS, like hair loss, weight gain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances, also resolving.

This can be your reality when you follow through with my #1 step to getting pregnant with PCOS! Tune in now to learn the very first step to take to heal your PCOS and fertility!

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✨ In celebration of Memorial Day this month, I have a special promotion for the PCOS Pregnancy Protocol when you sign up between May 25th and May 31st. Not only will you save $250 but there will be a bonus one-on-one 45 minute call at the end of the 6 week program. Sign up for the mailing list below for more information on when this exclusive promotion goes live!

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Women often ask me when they should begin working on their fertility. The short answer is: It’s never too early to work on your fertility (or too late!). So much can feel out of your control with PCOS, but with the 6 steps to take before TTC covered in this week’s Friday Chats episode, you will see improvements in your cycle and overall health, regaining control of your fertility. Pregnancy with PCOS is possible!

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When Olga went to her doctor, desperate for answers to explain all the painful symptoms she was experiencing, she was told, “You’re overweight, what do you expect?” After finding many cysts on her ovaries, she was also given the crushing news that she may never be able to have a baby. The doctor then put her on Metformin for PCOS.

So many women given the diagnosis of PCOS can relate to this experience.

After experiencing awful digestive side effects on Metformin, Olga started to look for a different route to heal her PCOS. That’s when she stumbled upon my PCOS protocol on Tik-Tok. Olga and I began working 1:1 to address her PCOS.

A year later, Olga has lost 40 pounds, gotten off Metformin, and ALL of the cysts on her ovaries are gone!

You will be so encouraged by Olga’s story as you learn the simple steps she took to change her life!

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Ozempic seems to be all over the news lately. Over the last year or two, Ozempic has gained a lot of popularity as a weight loss drug. Originally approved by the FDA in 2017 for Type 2 Diabetes, there has been a lot of hype around its newer use for weight loss. In this Friday Chat’s episode, I’ll discuss what Ozempic is, why everyone is obsessed with it, how it works to help with weight loss, as well as all the pros and cons. I’ll give you all the information you need to be able to make an informed decision on if this drug is right for you.

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April is my birthday month and I’m doing a special series to celebrate!

Each week this month, I’m diving deep into the Menstrual Cycle. I’ll be discussing what is actually going on in your body during each phase of your menstrual cycle. We’ll cover how you can expect to feel, what is normal and what’s not, and finally small habits with diet and lifestyle/exercise that you can incorporate in each phase to support your hormones.

This weeks episode is all about the Luteal Phase, the fourth and final phase of your cycle. This is the most important phase for staying pregnant and setting the tone for a healthy pregnancy. Progesterone is the star of the show during this phase. Your focus should be on supporting progesterone during this time to improve fertility and reduce PMS symptoms. Tune in to learn exactly how to do that!

Throughout the month of April, I’ll be hosting a GIVEAWAY on the Podcast. You will have a chance to win a 1:1 consult with me OR a swag bag with all my favorite products. To enter:

1. Leave a review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

2. Share any Podcast episode on Instagram and tag me @‌drdanielle.nd. For every week you post a Podcast episode to Instagram, you will receive an additional entry.

   
   

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Today’s Friday Chats episode is about when and how to use an OPK (Ovulation Predictor Kit) test. An OPK test can be a helpful tool when trying to get pregnant or gain clarity on when during your Menstrual Cycle you are ovulating. However, OPKs are NOT all created equal! It’s also important to know that PCOS can cause false positives. Tune in to learn what kind of OPK test I recommend and why, as well as how to know if you are getting false positives.

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April is my birthday month and I’m doing a special series to celebrate!

Each week this month, I’m diving deep into the Menstrual Cycle. I’ll be discussing what is actually going on in your body during each phase of your menstrual cycle. We’ll cover how you can expect to feel, what is normal and what’s not, and finally small habits with diet and lifestyle/exercise that you can incorporate in each phase to support your hormones.

This weeks episode is all about the Ovulatory Phase. This phase is short and sweet, technically only one day. However you can incorporate the tips from this episode a few days before ovulation and a few days after to encourage healthy hormones and less PMS symptoms as you enter the final stage of your cycle, the Luteal Phase.

Throughout the month of April, I’ll be hosting a GIVEAWAY on the Podcast. You will have a chance to win a 1:1 consult with me OR a swag bag with all my favorite products. To enter:

1. Leave a review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

2. Share any Podcast episode on Instagram and tag me @‌drdanielle.nd. For every week you post a Podcast episode to Instagram, you will receive an additional entry.

 It can be hard to know if your healthcare team is advocating properly for you. It’s difficult to feel like you are aren’t seeing eye-to-eye or that they may have different goals than you. If you are feeling frustrated and hopeless, it’s possible you don’t have the support system you need! In today’s Friday Chats episode, I’ll give you 5 ways to know if your doctor is in your PCOS corner. With the right help, you can regain control of your health!

April is my birthday month and I’m doing a special series to celebrate!

Each week this month, I’m diving deep into the Menstrual Cycle. I’ll be discussing what is actually going on in your body during each phase of your menstrual cycle. We’ll cover how you can expect to feel, what is normal and what’s not, and finally small habits with diet and lifestyle/exercise that you can incorporate in each phase to support your hormones.

This weeks episode is all about the Follicular Phase. This phase goes from the last day of your bleed up until ovulation. With the rise in hormones, you will experience an increase in energy, creativity, productivity, and libido! 🎉

Tune in to learn how to sync your life with this phase of your cycle in order to support healthier hormones and easier periods.

Throughout the month of April, I’ll be hosting a GIVEAWAY on the Podcast. You will have a chance to win a 1:1 consult with me OR a swag bag with all my favorite products. To enter:

1. Leave a review wherever you listen to Podcasts!

2. Share any Podcast episode on Instagram and tag me @‌drdanielle.nd. For every week you post a Podcast episode to Instagram, you will receive an additional entry.

 Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the information out there regarding PCOS? It can leave you wondering where to even start! In today’s Friday Chats, I’m answering where I think you should start and that’s with breakfast! I’m sharing 5 tips to perfecting the PCOS breakfast that will help to balance blood sugar, reduce brain fog, increase energy levels, and help with weight loss. These tips will help to take the guesswork out of breakfast and start your day with balanced hormones!

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