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Hormone Zone

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by Jane Sagui and Sabrina Mason

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Hormone Zone is a podcast for menstruating people who want to learn more about their bodies. Hosts Jane Sagui and Sabrina Mason are here to talk about the TMI topics that people want to learn more about. Friends for a decade and now the co-founders of female health startup Pollie, no topic is off limits for Jane, Sabrina, and their periodic guests. From poop to periods to f*cked up stuff in healthcare, we’re here for it. Learn more about Pollie on our website (www.pollie.co) or Instagram (@pollie.co).

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March 21, 2023

How naturopathic medicine and acupuncture can help our hormones feat. Dr. Lana Butner (@drlanawellness)

In today's episode, Jane sits down with naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist Dr. Lana Butner to learn about naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and our hormones. Dr. Lana owns her own practice and helps people with chronic conditions and unexplained symptoms identify the root cause of their health issue. She helps her patients with gut health, hormone and fertility issues like PCOS, and more. If you have been struggling with a health issue and are curious about exploring how naturopathic medicine or acupuncture could help you, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn: <ul> <li>What is naturopathic medicine? What is the credentialing process like for providers?</li> <li>How does naturopathic medicine differ from functional medicine?</li> <li>What does the process of working with a naturopathic doctor typically look like? </li> <li>How can acupuncture help our fertility?</li> <li>Are food sensitivity tests worth the hype?</li> <li>Full-fat dairy for menstruating people: yay or nay?</li> <li>Why are thyroid imbalances oftentimes misdiagnosed as PCOS?</li> <li>What are tips for knowing if a specific acupuncturist will be good for fertility issues?</li> <li>What are tips for PCOS nutrition for someone who was just diagnosed?</li> </ul> --- If you would like to learn more about Dr. Lana or work with her, check out her <a href="https://www.drlanawellness.com/">website</a> (https://www.drlanawellness.com/). You can find her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drlanawellness/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drlanawellness">Tiktok</a> at @drlanawellness. Use the code POLLIE15 for 15% off Dr. Lana's new <a href="https://www.drlanawellness.com/packages-inventory/8dihy3ccc85cm1uf63ozzq7jjagvc7">PCOS Recipe Booklet</a> and DRLANA2WEEKS for 2 weeks free of Pollie's PCOS Program (just search "Pollie" and apply the code at checkout in the App Store or Google Play Store). Labs to ask for if you are concerned about your thyroid health (hint: TSH is oftentimes not enough!) <ul> <li>TSH</li> <li>Free T3 and T4</li> <li>Reverse T3 and T4</li> <li>Thyroid antibodies</li> </ul> Looking for an acupuncturist to work with? Look for the following <ul> <li>NCCAOM-accredited (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) </li> <li>A Diplomate of Acupuncture is an acupuncturist who is certified by the NCCAOM. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM).</li> <li>Look for certifications in specialty areas related to fertility and / or female health</li> <li>Check out referrals from reproductive endocrinologists (REIs), fertility clinics, and/or OBGYNs in your area </li> <li>Be aware of dry needling, this is not acupuncture! It can be helpful for physical therapy-related purposes but there is little regulation / credentialing for this type of work. </li> </ul> --- Learn more about Pollie on our website <a href="//www.pollie.co">(www.pollie.co</a>) or Instagram and Tiktok (@pollie.co).

February 14, 2023

The dark side of wellness feat. Clara Nosek, RD (@yourdietitianbff)

In today's episode, Jane sits down with Clara Nosek, RD (@yourdietitianbff) to talk about the downsides of the wellness and nutrition industries. Clara is a registered dietitian who moonlights as an educator and content creator in the anti-diet and wellness accountability space. Her content goes much deeper than her hilarious wellness and diet culture memes, though. She provides digestible and science-backed education to help people better understand the ways that wellness culture can oftentimes reflect and perpetuate discriminatory systems in our society, and she uses research and history to explain the problematic parts of this industry. If you've been thinking about whether wellness or diet culture has gone too far and may be negatively impact your life, this episode is a good jumping point to start more deeply reflecting on how external influences and massive systems have played a role. It's also a great listen for those who work in the wellness or nutrition space and want to make sure they are staying accountable, acknowledging their specific privileges and biases, and practicing with their clients (or educating their platforms) in a way that is inclusive, aware, and not unintentionally harmful to certain communities. Tune in to learn: <ul> <li>What is wellness culture, and how and why can it be so toxic? How have capitalism, white supremacy, ableism, and other societal systems impacted the way wellness culture has developed?</li> <li>If you feel like wellness culture is impacting you in a negative way, what are tangible steps you can take to start re-assessing your relationship and consumption of its content, products, and services?</li> <li>What are ways you can still participate in parts of wellness culture that bring you joy and make your mind and body feel good without enabling a system that you want to change? Is that even possible? </li> <li>What are helpful resources for examining how wellness culture has impacted you and your own wellbeing, as well as others in your community?</li> </ul> You can find Clara @yourdietitianbff on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yourdietitianbff/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@yourdietitianbff?lang=en">Tiktok</a> as well as her website (<a href="https://www.claranosek.com/">https://www.claranosek.com/</a>).  SHOW NOTES Clara's recommended resources (in this order!) include: <ul> <li>The Gospel of Wellness (Rina Raphael)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/McMindfulness-Ronald-E-Purser-audiobook/dp/B07WX8C3H3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JZZWBWP0H40K&keywords=mcmindfulness&qid=1676312629&s=books&sprefix=mindfulnes%2Cstripbooks%2C137&sr=1-1">McMindfulness</a> (Ronald E. Purser)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cultish-Language-Fanaticism-Amanda-Montell-ebook/dp/B08HZ4YYGG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I5QRNJXGV87I&keywords=cult-ish&qid=1676312655&s=audible&sprefix=cult-ish%2Caudible%2C116&sr=1-1-catcorr&asin=B08HZ4YYGG&revisionId=8425211f&format=1&depth=1">Cult-ish</a> (Amanda Montell)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sum-Us-Everyone-Prosper-Together/dp/B087CBHQQK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RY7ORLKAGRQG&keywords=the+sum+of+us&qid=1676312711&s=audible&sprefix=the+sum+of+us%2Caudible%2C125&sr=1-1">The Sum of Us</a> (Heather McGhee)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hood-Feminism-Notes-Movement-Forgot/dp/B083KNS373/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hood+feminism&qid=1676312760&s=audible&sprefix=hood+f%2Caudible%2C118&sr=1-1">Hood Feminism</a> (Mikki Kendall)</li> </ul> The two anti-diet dietitians / creators Jane calls out are: <ul> <li>Lisa Hayim (@lisahayim on Instagram)</li> <li>Robyn Nohling (@thereallife_rd on Instagram)</li> </ul> Learn more about Pollie on our website (www.pollie.co) or Instagram and Tiktok (@pollie.co).

January 30, 2023

Why do people mix up PCOS and endometriosis?

PCOS and endometriosis both impact at least 10% of women and people that menstruate, and are largely known as being fertility-related conditions. But despite being quite different disorders, they are sometimes confused with one another. Why is that? In today’s episode, Jane and Sabrina dive into what PCOS and endometriosis both are, how they are diagnosed, and what makes them similar vs. different. Perhaps the most commonly-shared symptom of PCOS and endometriosis is infertility and irregular menstrual cycles. However, PCOS tends to be “irregular” in that people get fewer cycles per year than average, whereas endometriosis tends to be “irregular” in that it can make people’s periods incredibly heavy and painful (although, heavy and painful periods are also a symptom for many people with PCOS!). PCOS and endometriosis are complex conditions and sit at the intersection of several bodily systems. PCOS, for example, is a hormone imbalance at its core but is also a metabolic and / or inflammatory condition for some people. Endometriosis is generally characterized as an inflammation condition but can be worsened by hormone imbalances. Both have been linked to genetic factors as well. Whether you have PCOS or endometriosis, are trying to support someone in your life who does, or just want to expand your knowledge about women’s health, this episode is a quick deep dive into why it is important to distinguish the two conditions. — SHOW NOTES Study that suggests PCOS may increase endometriosis by 9x: <a href="https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/100/3/911/2839432">https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/100/3/911/2839432</a> Other studies (e.g., <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.5301/je.5000181?journalCode=peva&">https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.5301/je.5000181?journalCode=peva&</a>) show there is a likely link between the two conditions — Learn more about Pollie on our website (<a href="http://www.pollie.co/">www.pollie.co</a>) or Instagram and Tiktok (@pollie.co).

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What is Hormone Zone?: Hormone Zone is a podcast for menstruating people who want to learn more about their bodies. Hosts Jane Sagui and Sabrina Mason are here to talk about the TMI topics that people want to learn more about.

Friends for a decade and now the co-founders of female health startup Pollie, no topic is off limits for Jane, Sabrina, and their periodic guests. From poop to periods to f*cked up stuff in healthcare, we’re here for it.

Learn more about Pollie on our website (www.pollie.co) or Instagram (@pollie.co).
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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