An introduction to the course, what to expect, how to navigate content and materials. 

We will provide a broad overview of support options in PCOS that can work alongside or instead of standard medical support where desired and what we will cover on the course (e.g. nutrition, movement, stress management, supplementation etc).

1. PCOS physiology and diagnostic criteria and testing/investigations that may be offered for PCOS

2. Medical support options for PCOS and how to get the best out of a consultation with your health professional

3. Future proofing your health when you have been diagnosed with PCOS

4. Setting yourself up for successful behaviour change, andgaining clarity on your health & well-being goals

2 x live sessions are provided - one Q&A and one health coaching session (week 1 and 3).

In month 2 we will begin discussing lifestyle foundations. 

1. PCOS nutrition evidence and the wholefood-based nutrition approach. We will be covering macronutrients, glycaemic load and how to sustainably reduce highly processed foods, with Katy Bradbury, our Women's Health Nutritionist

2. Introduction to hydration & botanicals for PCOS with our Medical Herbalist, Sara Rooney

3. Implementing anti-inflammatory dietary changes with our health coach, Dr Jen Cooney

4. Introduction to movement including example routines, with our health & exercise physiologist and health coach, Dr Jen Cooney

2 x live sessions are provided - one Q&A and one health coaching session (week 1 and 3)

1. Dr Jen Cooney will introduce the benefits of movement for PCOS and how to make practical steps towards optimising your own movement routine

2. Identifying and understanding the impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals in your environment, with tips to reduce exposure

3. Follow-along strength training videos and supporting documentation to continue unguided for mixed ability, with Dr Jen Cooney

4. Yoga for women’s health

2 x live sessions - one Q&A and one health coaching session (week 1 and 3).

1. Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel will introduce the link between gut microbiome and PCOS, and how to support gut health. We will also discuss how to approach supplementation and PCOS,  informed by current evidence

2. Sara Rooney, medical herbalist, will cover the introduction to kitchen medicine, utilising well-researched herbs to help manage PCOS symptoms

2 x live sessions - one Q&A and one health coaching session (week 1 and 3).

1. Stress management and sleep support, including practical strategies to implement

2. Yoga and breathwork to support stress management including follow-along videos

3. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for emotional resilience

4. Understanding the impact of PCOS on mental health and strategies to manage any concerns

2 x live sessions - one Q&A and one health coaching session (week 1 and 3).

1. PCOS through the lifespan

2. Medical guidance on navigating your health plan with the support of your healthcare team

3. Exploring herbal medicine and PCOS, including practical applications and how to find a medical herbalist 

4. Keeping up with the changes going forward

5. Reflection and celebration of wins

2 x live sessions - one Q&A and one health coaching session (week 1 and 3).