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

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Blood Sugar Management</p><p>05:53 Understanding Insulin and Hormonal Health</p><p>11:45 The Importance of Nutrition in Blood Sugar Regulation</p><p>19:03 Preconception Health and Blood Sugar Balance</p><p>25:39 Exercise and Its Role in Blood Sugar Management</p><p>38:13 Encouragement for Women Preparing for Pregnancy</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH SHELBY: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bewellwithshelby_/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/bewellwithshelby_/</a></p><p><br></p><p>PREGNANCY FITNESS PROGRAM:</p><p><a href="https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogramming">https://www.phasempowerment.com/pregnancyfitnessprogramming</a></p><p><br></p><p>Janelle Ahrens</p><p>+ Certified Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist</p><p>+ Fat loss specialist</p><p>+ Personal trainer</p><p>+ Nutritionist for busy women</p><p>PHASEmpowerment Website:  <a href="http://www.phasempowerment.com/">⁠www.phasempowerment.com⁠</a></p><p>Instagram:  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janelle.ahrens/">⁠</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach/">https://www.instagram.com/janelle.fatlosscoach/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PHASEmpowerment/">⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHASEmpowerment/⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Juice Plus (my whole foods capsules, also used this as my prenatal): <a href="https://janelleahrens.juiceplus.com/us/en">⁠https://janelleahrens.juiceplus.com/us/en⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.phasempowerment.com/">⁠https://www.phasempowerment.com/</a></p><p><br></p>