Strong. Healthy. Empowered.
In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi interview Micaela Riley, a board-certified functional nutritionist and founder of the Balance Method. They explore Micaela's personal journey with PCOS, diet, hormonal balance, and how it led her to develop a holistic approach to women's health. The conversation covers hormone health, metabolic balance, dietary considerations for individuals with PCOS, and practical strategies for achieving wellness.
Micaela Riley is a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Practitioner specializing in gut health, hormones, and metabolism. With advanced training in DUTCH, GI-MAP, and functional blood chemistry, she helps clients uncover the root causes of their health struggles and create personalized protocols for healing. After overcoming her own chronic gut and hormonal issues, Micaela is passionate about bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and functional wellness. Through in-depth lab testing, targeted nutrition, and strategic lifestyle shifts, she empowers individuals to restore balance, optimize metabolism, and feel their best.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Which foods to eat and which aren’t good for PCOS to have a healthy diet
- What to do to support your metabolic health
- How to improve your hormone balance
- The effects of cortisol levels on PCOS and Women’s Cycle
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:28 Healing PCOS through a functional medicine approach
13:42 Lifestyle changes and PCOS Diet to regulate cortisol levels
21:40 Understanding metabolic dysfunction and symptoms
28:24 Tips to jumpstart hormone health
29:43 What is Be Balanced by Micaela Riley
Micaela Riley’s 5 Action Plan:
- Test Don’t Guess: Micaela highlights the importance of taking the DUTCH test and any other tests needed to understand hormonal imbalances.
- Metabolic Health Impacts Hormones: 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. Addressing insulin, blood sugar, and metabolism is vital for hormone balance.
- Cortisol Regulation Is Crucial For Hormonal Balance: Michaela found that addressing stress and cortisol levels was key to resolving her PCOS symptoms and regulating her cycle.
- Implement Lifestyle Change: Be aware of the foods to eat and not to eat in a PCOS diet. Focus on protein intake, whole foods, smart exercise, quality sleep, and basic supplements.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
OVI Supplements: ovi.com
