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She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health
Navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause can feel overwhelming and confusing.
She Thrives is the podcast for women who want to understand their bodies and take charge of their health. Hosted by Katia Khomich — fertility-focused yoga therapist, mindfulness teacher and holistic health coach based in Amsterdam — each episode brings global experts and local practitioners into honest, science-backed conversation.
Topics include: fertility & IVF, PCOS & endometriosis, perimenopause & hormonal health, pregnancy & postpartum, lifestyle medicine, emotional resilience, relationships, nutrition, gut health and sleep. There are also practice episodes every week.
Previous guests: fertility specialist Dr. Natalie Crawford, Clue founder Ida Tin, and yoga teacher and bestselling author Elena Brower.
New episodes every week. For women in the Netherlands and beyond.
She Thrives | meaningful conversations on women's health
#24 – Understanding PCOS and Fertility Through a Naturopathic Lens — with Francesca Lyon
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In this conversation, Francesca Lyon – a degree-qualified Naturopath & Medical Herbalist specialising in women’s health, hormones and fertility– shares her journey from New Zealand to Amsterdam and how she started to specialise in women's health, particularly – complex infertility cases.
She discusses the increasing interest in natural approaches to fertility and the complexities surrounding conditions like PCOS.
This conversation definitely has a hopeful outlook on the future of fertility treatments and the empowerment of women in their reproductive health journey.
Follow Francesca on Instagram @your_hormona_naturopath. Her website is http://flnaturopathy.com/.
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Introduction to Francesca's Journey
02:17
The Naturopathic Approach to Women's Health
07:46
Understanding Natural Medicine and Its Impact
10:38
Exploring PCOS: A Personal Perspective
11:54
The Complexity of PCOS Diagnosis
19:43
Traditional Treatments for PCOS and Their Limitations
20:48
Reversing PCOS: A Naturopathic Perspective
23:05
Empowering Women: Low-Hanging Fruits for Health
25:09
Avoiding Common Pitfalls: What Not to Do
28:39
Navigating the Medical System: Resistance to Naturopathic Approaches
31:48
The Healing Power of Pregnancy
34:00
Understanding PCOS: The Importance of Proper Diagnosis
35:59
Investing in Your Health: When to Seek Help
38:59
The Future of Fertility Care: A Holistic Approach
44:20
Thriving Through Ovulation: The Key to Vitality