Black Broke & Anxious Podcast

Hey, everyone, I've missed you so much, I've still been pottering online and you may have seen me here and there but I'm back from my 3-month sabbatical which included grieving for a family member who meant a lot to me so in this episode I'm just talking about how I've been doing and what I did to get through this stage in my life.

In celebration of Endometriosis Awareness Month I thought I would do an episode talking about the similarities between PCOS and Endometriosis. Although these are two very different chronic syndromes it is common for a person to have both. As there is a lot of similar symptoms from both syndrome there also different ones and both are very complex and hard to diagnose syndromes. I also come bearing gifts as @BeYouPeriod are offering free monthly patches to people with Endometriosis just use the code BLACKBROKEANXIOUS (please note it’s £1 for shipping). Be You have also bought out an Endometriosis tool kit which helps people understand more about Endo, the symptoms and how to speak to the Dr in regards to any symptoms you may have from Endo. No cope and paste the link to find out more https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/endo

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY/WEEK/MONTH! In this episode I talk about how PCOS affects a persons quality and lack of sleep! I believe people with PCOS have been dealt with a double edge sword, we’re always so tired but when it’s time to sleep our enemy Insomnia comes in to bed with us keeping us up all damn night! In this episode I talk about the lack of sleep I’ve dealt with, what behaviors/routines I have introduced to improve my sleep and items I use to help me sleep. So have a listen and as a plus BeYou have kindly sponsored a giveaway where you could win one of their night time pillow mists and night time support capsules so make sure you follow me in IG @blackbrokeandnanxiouspodcast for more info. If you’re not the lucky winner I also have an #aff code to give you 10% off all BeYou purchases BBA20

Hey all, welcome back to another episode of BBA in this episode I will be talking about the pelvic pain I've experienced whilst dealing with PCS. In this episode I talk about my period pain schedule, the types of pain I was dealing with and that actually helped reduce and relieve the pain. DISCLAIMER-This is my experience with pelvic and period pains and I know it is said that PCOS doesn't cause pain but again this is MY experience and every person dealing with this syndrome has different symptoms. 

We're back with another episode baby and this is about PCOS and the skin and how it doesn't affect the skin. I talking about Acanthosis nigricans and my experience with it. I also discuss how PCOS is related to Psoriasis. How does PCOS affect your skin?

Welcome to 2022 everyone I’m now a year and a half into my journey of advocating and raising awareness about PCOS. My 1st episode of the year ft Neha aka @lookgoodinpcos in this episode we talk about her PCOS journey, how she incorporates PCOS friendly ingredients into her traditional recipes and her future plans to share what she’s learnt with other people with PCOS.

So this is the last episode of 2021 I can't believe we made it through another pandemic year. This year has had great highs but extreme lows and I'm hoping 2021 will have more highs than lows. This episode is called The Pill Box and where I'm talking about all the prescribed medication and vitamins/supplements I've gone through in my PCOS journey. From the pill to inositol and the most prevalent one METFORMIN. Which medication gave you the most extreme side effect? Answer on my Instagram.....@blackbrokeandanxiouspodcast

In this episode, I talk about brain fog. I talk about how it affected my career and education and also talk about how I have tried to combat it and what resources I use to have a more focused and productive day. It is also my years anniversary om so happy to reach one I cant believe it so thank you all who listen and support the content I put out. I would have the drive to carry on without you.

Welcome back to another episode of Black Broke and Anxious Podcast in this episode I'm joined by the gorgeous Ria from @Rii_Fittness and she joins me to talk about her PCOS Journey, how changing her lifestyle has helped manage some of the symptoms from PCOS and she also gives some hints and tips that have helped her. *Disclaimer- These are tips that worked for Ria and she gives us her tips in the hope it works out for you every person with PCOS is different as she quite rightly says so what works for her may not work for you* Also can you believe we'll be at a year next month I cant believe it!!!

I'm back baby, I don't know if I've come back at the right time but it's just something I felt I needed to do. In this episode, I talk about PCOS fatigue because It's taken over my life for the past MANY years and I know it's something A LOT of you out there can resonate with. I also share some tips that have helped me with my fatigue, not saying it's something that will help you but hopefully it will spur you on to start to look into your fatigue. I dedicate this episode to my grandmother Margaret Pricilla Lindsay because it has the least about of swearing and profanity lol may she rest in peace 

If you have been following me on Instagram you would know that for PCOS Awareness Month I have got some lovely ladies from the community to say the three things they wish they knew when they were diagnosed with PCOS which gave me the inspiration for PCOS In Hindsight. In this episode, I talk about what I've learnt in the past year about myself and PCOS.

Wow, we're at the end of season one I can't believe it. In this episode, I am joined by the amazing Serena from @letstalkpcos_xo. Serena talks about her journey from symptoms, investigation, diagnosis to remedies to help with the symptoms like laser hair removal and diet/exercise. Thank you to Serena for telling me her story on my platform I really do appreciate it. In the next season, I'm planning to have lots more guests and experts as this podcast is a platform for women and people of colour to share their stories, raise awareness and learn. 

Welcome to the 2nd season of Black, Broke & Anxious Podcast! Thank you all for sticking beside me and the podcast, I can really see a community forming and I'm really excited to see what's in store for the future. This episode is called Candy 19 and the Cysterhood Ft Lorna aka @cystumofcurves we'll be talking about a subject that is very important and one I don't think is spoken about enough in the PCOS community Candy 19 aka Covid 19 as research has stated people with PCOS are 51% more likely to contract Candy 19. Lorna also discusses her PCOS story and how she has gotten to the point of peace with who she is. 

This episode is about the cysterhood and the good and the bad things about it. Now I'm not trying to come or anyone, in particular, every community has its good and its bad points and the cysterhood is no different. I'm sure you get from the joke in the title it's all in jest, however, there are some serious, toxic traits that need to be called out. Love it or hate it but know it is the truth. I will be answering 3 questions in my next episode so if you have a question you would like me to answer please send me a DM via Instagram or email me at blackbrokeandanxious@gmail.com

Now I know good and well I'm not a lot with this one social anxiety affects people with and without PCOS but Social Anxiety mixed with PCOS sends you on a whirlwind adventure days before the actual event. This episode talk about my social anxiety how I have dealt with it in the past and the present and what I have learnt from it. I also touch on how my social anxiety has been somewhat of a safety crutch for communicating my feeling and especially how I felt about PCOS. Follow me on Instagram for more information @Blackbrokeandanxiouspodcast Contact me @ blackbrokeandanxiouspodcast@gmail.com

Can you imagine being on your period for 2 years straight well my guest Rina aka @_fxckpcos can as this is what she has been through. In this episode Rina and I talk about the financial, mental and physical effects having a pro longed period has on a person. Pro-long periods is a symptom not often spoken about but that changes now. Follow Rina on Instagram @_fxckpcos

This is something that is one of the most complex things a friendship can go through. Being depressed with friends isn't easy especially when you don't even know what's going on yourself and it's something that I have tried and failed at myself. In this episode, I talk about my own depression, how that has affected my friendships and what I believe is the best route forward when you're depressed with friends. How do you deal with being depressed with friends? Follow me on Instagram @blackbrokeandanxious

So I wanted to talk about a tool I have been using to help me through this journey and help me become a better person. Therapy has encouraged me to talk about my thoughts and feelings in regards to PCOS but the therapy experience wasn't an easy journey. If you're interested in going to therapy then this is the episode for you.

Hey Everyone- Another episode of Black, Broke & Anxious Podcast is out, this time I'm talking about Food and PCOS and how food has a major influence on your symptom and your mental health. I LOVE food and learning more about PCOS has changed how I see food. TRIGGER WARNING I do talk about eating disorders so please be cautious. 

The Hormonal Life is a funny life, we have extreme highs and extreme lows. BUT a Hormonal Life with added with a sprinkle of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a nightmare.

Were here at episode 10!!! Thank you all for listening, following and sharing my podcast and also interacting with me. I'm glad doing this has made people open up. Now in today's episode, I have a very special guest Dr Amina Hersi aka @thepcosdr who is a qualified general practitioner who also has been diagnosed with PCOS. In this episode, Amina talks about her investigative and diagnosis journey, what she was taught about in medical school and why she started her Instagram page plus a lot more. Thank you Amina for joining me and I will definitely have you on again.

Hey Everyone,  Welcome back to another episode of Black, Broke & Anxious Podcast. This episode is going to be a storytime/rant about being solicited in the DM's by business/services. Since being on Instagram and releasing my episode it has become apparent that I'm a lost cause looking for a diet plan to save and and have compelled these businesses to come into my DM's to be my saviour (for a fee of course). I speak about my experience with them, how I respond to them and try to advise others on how to handle the predators. Let me know what you think and follow me on Instagram for more posts and information @blackbrokeandanxiouspodcast.

I hope you had the song in your head when you read the title of this episode. This episode is about how PCOS affects your mental health and stability and the medical and therapeutic tools that I have personally taken to overcome this huge lurking shadow. Now this journey is not over and to be honest, I don't think it will ever be over but knowing I have the support and tools to recognise and act makes me feel like I'm the tortoise. 

Welcome back to another episode of Black, Broke & Anxious. In this episode, I'm going to talk about the trials and tribulations of how PCOS, Anxiety & Depression has affected my hair and how even though certain vitamins were doing wonders for my hair growth and the volume of my hair. Little did I know these vitamins was the main reason why my periods were becoming a never-ending flow. Having PCOS affecting your hair growth as a woman but as a black woman, it's much tougher mentally due to the emphasis placed on our hair aka our crown & glory.

Following on from the dreary episode might as well date my uterus, comes a more lighthearted episode. PCOS in the office talks about how I and I'm sure other people with PCOS navigate within the work environment. From the brain fog to the LONG WALK (listen and you'll get it) to the PMS and the famous temper tantrums, this is an episode I'm sure you'll be able to resonate with.

So this the episode I've been dreading to release..... I'm sure the title alone can show you the frustration I currently have with myself and the dating game. Im not gonna lie it's deep and dreary soooo I'll do the TRIGGER WARNING and warn you to listen at your own risk, I would hate for someone to feel triggered by what i'm saying about myself. Anyways, I asked a question in this episode and would love to know.......... How did you tell your significant other about your chronic condition? Whether it be PCOS or another condition that affects your reproductive organs. You can answer within the comments or alternatively head to my Instagram where you can DM your response. I will not disclose your name and it will be kept completely confidential. Answers will be posted in a separate instagram post I would like to create. Instagram- @blackbrokeandanxiouspodcast

Hey everyone, Happy 2021. I'm back with a new episode talking about how fat I am lol, no, it's really about how PCOS has affected me weight wise. From how I can breathe to hard and put on 6 pounds (Thank you insulin resistance) to my self esteem and trying to battle with my weight. PCOS is a chronic disorder that can affect someone weight gain/ loss due to the hormonal imbalance. However, people in the same position as me still strive to to loose weight and maintain a healthy balance,

Hi All, Hope you all enjoyed the holiday season. Unfortunately, its back to business for a lot of us but I'm excited to be getting back to the podcast and advocating for PCOS. This episode is about the blood bath that is my period, from the gushing bloody waterfall to being confused and skeptical of using regular tampons pad free (It's a genuine fear) . 

Hi All- Thank you for sticking round to episode two. This episode is a story time about the s*** a black women with PCOS have to go through. This is my honest experience and although this is just one person who represents an organisation and Im sure that person doesn't speak for the whole organisation. however unfortunately this is a classic example of how black women's symptoms are dismissed.  Hope you stick around for more of my content and if you want to see what I'm up to please follow me on Instagram @blackbrokeandanxiouspodcast 

This is my journey so far living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the struggles I believe cysters and women in general can relate to. This isn't for the faint hearted and I don't sugar coat anything.

Hello all and welcome to my 1st podcast. I'm excited to get my voice out there. This is just a little 3 min into to myself and the journey I've been on living with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Comment, Connect and share, lets build a community!!! Instagram-@blackbrokeandanxious Email- blackbrokeandanxious@gmail.com