67: Overcoming PCOS, Balancing Blood Sugar During Preconception, with NP, Shelby

About this episode

Shelby shares her journey from PCOS diagnosis to managing blood sugar for optimal health and fertility.

Shelby, a nurse turned functional medicine practitioner, shares her inspiring journey from PCOS diagnosis to managing blood sugar for optimal health and fertility. This episode covers practical nutritional strategies, the importance of muscle, exercise, and long-term health habits for women in preconception and beyond. CHAPTERS Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Blood Sugar Management 05:53 Understanding Insulin and Hormonal Health 11:45 The Importance of Nutrition in Blood Sugar Regulation 19:03 Preconception Health and Blood Sugar Balance 25:39 Exercise and Its Role in Blood Sugar Management 38:13 Encouragement for Women Preparing for Pregnancy CONNECT WITH SHELBY: https://www.instagram.com/bewellwithshelby_/ PREGNANCY FITNESS PROGRAM: https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogramming Janelle Ahrens + Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist + Fat loss specialist + Personal trainer + Nutritionist for busy women PHASEmpowerment Website: ⁠www.phasempowerment.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHASEmpowerment/⁠ Juice Plus (my whole foods capsules, also used this as my prenatal)…

People in this episode

Host: Janelle Ahrens

Guest: Shelby

Topics covered

• PCOS
• blood sugar management
• preconception health
• nutrition
• exercise
• fertility

Keywords

• PCOS
• blood sugar
• nutrition
• exercise
• preconception
• fertility

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PHASEmpowerment, Juice Plus

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