Happy Smiling People

Ep. 79 - Claire Johnson - How To Support Your Hormones & Manage PCOS

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Show Notes

Claire Johnson is a registered clinical nutritionist specialising in women’s health and PCOS.

In this episode we discuss: how to practically understand and support your hormones, ways to tailor your workouts to reduce stress, whether your genetics predetermine your health, whether you can out-exercise a bad diet, what PCOS is and ways to reduce the symptoms, whether there is point in tracking your menstrual cycle, understanding how you feel throughout your cycle, battling key misconceptions of health, and much more.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MHdQoWtusc8

My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly

Find Claire Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claire_womenshealthnutrition/

Timestamps: 00:00 ‘people come to me to stop feeling crap’ 02:50 do our emotions reflect our inner hormone health 08:30 tailor your workouts to reduce stress 12:00 how much do genetics dictate our lives? 15:00 where to start when battling chronic conditions 17:10 can you out exercise a bad diet 21:21 how important is exercise when looking at overall health 24:20 what is PCOS 29:20 how can you cure PCOS 33:45 optimum diet for health and balancing PCOS 36:45 marketing of protein products 38:00 should we track our menstrual cycles 40:00 understanding how we feel during our cycle 47:00 being disciplined yet treating yourself with kindness 47:40 battling key misconceptions 52:10 tips for better health

Keywords

women's health, hormonal health, stress management, PCOS, lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, mental health, modern life, health conditions, PCOS, women's health, hormonal balance, diet, menstrual cycle, nutrition, self-care, misconceptions, holistic health, wellness

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