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PMOS Is Not Just a Period Problem I explain why PCOS is being reframed as PMOS—and why that matters for diagnosis, treatment, and insurance coverage. I compare the old reproductive-only framing with a broader endocrine and metabolic understanding, then walk through the main PMOS drivers and common approaches to treating them. To save your seat in my free, "PMOS Made Practical" webinar on 10/27, click here! Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome, context, and why I’m talking about PMOS now 01:15 - The PCOS-to-PMOS name change and what it signals 02:08 - Why the condition should be treated as endocrine and metabolic 03:05 - How PMOS became my specialty through client work 05:52 - The gap in endocrine care and why deeper testing matters 06:12 - The Rotterdam criteria used to diagnose PCOS 07:30 - Why birth control is often used to manage symptoms 07:59 - Metformin, spironolactone, and fertility medications explained 08:54 - GLP-1s and why the name change could affect coverage 10:07 - Why common treatments can become a problem when pregnancy is the goal 11:07 - The 4 PMOS driver types and why insulin resistance is most common 12:27 - Nutrition, meal timing, and why I don’t cut carbs 13:22 - Strength training, sleep, and lifestyle support for insulin-resistant PMOS 13:52 - How adrenal PMOS differs from insulin-resistant PMOS 14:21 - Stress, cortisol, DHEAS, and why adrenal PMOS can also affect insulin Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

In this episode, I share why chronic under-eating can backfire over time. I connect my own experience with severe dieting, overtraining, and hormone disruption to what can happen when the body adapts to consistently low energy intake.I also talk about today’s pressure to get smaller, the role of GLP-1 medications in appetite suppression, and why chasing a lower number on the scale can come at the expense of long-term health, energy, and hormone function. Timestamps 00:00 — I share a personal update and explain why the episode was delayed  01:19 — I talk about my Dallas speaking trip and getting back to recording  02:18 — I discuss the pressure to be extremely thin  04:07 — I reflect on health, family, and the cost of chasing a lower scale number  05:31 — I introduce why under-eating can affect metabolism and hormones  06:57 — I explain what can happen when a calorie deficit continues over time  07:27 — I clarify the difference between “starvation mode” and metabolic adaptation  08:50 — I discuss diet breaks and adapting to a higher intake  09:20 — I connect prolonged low intake with appetite suppression and GLP-1 use  10:13 — I share my early athletic and bodybuilding experience  11:40 — I describe years of dieting, fasted cardio, and competition prep  12:05 — I recount the lab results that showed something was wrong  13:32 — I explain how under-eating and overtraining affected my hormones  14:00 — I talk about searching for answers and finally being asked about my nutrition  14:30 — I share my experience with orthorexia and rigid food rules  14:59 — I describe eating more and cutting back on training  15:25 — I reflect on reaching maintenance and feeling better  16:20 — I compare my current health and body composition with my stage-lean years  17:10 — I explain why I look beyond the scale to assess progress  18:35 — I discuss risks linked to being too lean and under-fueled  19:00 — I talk about hunger cues, menstrual cycles, ovulation, and building muscle  20:17 — I summarize how the body responds to prolonged under-eating  21:09 — I discuss hypothalamic amenorrhea and other potential signs of stress  21:38 — I explain the female athlete triad and RED-S  22:25 — I describe how I help women move out of deficits and approach future cuts  22:50 — I wrap up with encouragement for women navigating perimenopause, PCOS, or thyroid concerns  23:45 — I close the episode and thank listeners for tuning in Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

In this episode, I’m breaking down my Foundations-First Framework—the five areas I want you to look at before assuming your hormones are the reason fat loss feels difficult. I cover calorie intake, protein and micronutrients, movement, stress and recovery, and sleep, with practical ways to strengthen each foundation. Timestamps 0:00 I introduce the Foundations First Framework1:09 Why I don’t want you to blame hormones first2:45 The five foundations I want you to check3:17 1. Calorie intake and why “healthy” can still add up5:22 Why I recommend tracking portions and macros7:30 2. Protein and micronutrients10:47 3. Movement, strength training, and daily steps13:27 How walks support resilience and blood-sugar regulation14:29 4. Stress management and recovery17:53 Why rest days matter18:23 5. Sleep and simple sleep-hygiene habits21:42 I recap the five foundations22:16 Closing thoughts and my free lifestyle self-assessmentClick here to download the freebie and assessment! Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

How the Wellness Industry Made Women’s Health Way Too Complicated In this episode, I break down why women’s health advice has become a confusing mix of supplements, testing, biohacks, and fear-based marketing. I focus on cutting through the noise and returning to the highest-impact basics first. If you’ve ever felt like your health became a full-time job, this episode is a reality check on what actually moves the needle. Timestamps 00:00 - Why women’s health has become absurdly overcomplicated  01:39 - The problem with endless wellness advice and TikTok diagnoses  02:44 - Why real concepts get turned into fear-based marketing  04:25 - How I evaluate supplements by asking “why this one?”  05:41 - Why more testing does not automatically mean better care  07:19 - The myth of always needing a “root cause” hunt  08:18 - Why optimization and biohacking can distract from basic health  09:34 - The unsexy habits that matter more than creatine or cold plunges  11:01 - What “foundations first” means for food and macros  12:30 - Protein, carbs, fats, and fiber as the nutrition base  13:30 - Why resistance training needs structure and progression  14:30 - Movement outside the gym and why steps still matter  15:00 - Sleep, recovery, and stress management as health multipliers  16:12 - Where preventive care, labs, and medication fit in  17:40 - When deeper investigation is actually warranted  18:50 - Why health should not become your entire personality  20:47 - How to build habits without overwhelming yourself  21:35 - Why GLP-1s still require foundational habits for long-term results Notable quotes “Supplements are supplemental.” “The way that you keep your results is the way that you get them.” “Your body’s not like a never-ending optimization project.” Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

So Your Blood Work Is Normal, But You Still Feel Like Shit I break down why “normal” lab results can still leave you feeling exhausted, inflamed, and dismissed. I explain the gap between standard lab ranges and functional ranges, then walk through the markers I see most often miss the real picture, especially for thyroid, blood sugar, iron, vitamin D, cortisol, and sex hormones.In this solo episode of Health Unscripted, I share how I interpret lab values in practice and why symptoms matter as much as numbers. I also show how patterns like fatigue, heavy periods, hair shedding, and stubborn weight gain can point to deeper issues even when your doctor says everything looks fine. Timestamps 00:00 - Why normal labs can still leave you feeling terrible  00:57 - Normal ranges versus functional ranges  01:57 - How lab ranges are created and why that matters  02:24 - TSH as the clearest example of missed thyroid dysfunction  03:17 - Symptoms doctors often dismiss when TSH is “normal”  04:13 - Why patients often do not get enough labs  05:10 - Common panels doctors order and what gets missed  06:36 - Why A1C can look fine while insulin resistance is already present  07:27 - How thyroid, ferritin, and cholesterol are connected  09:21 - Why a full thyroid panel matters  10:20 - Iron markers that give a more complete picture  11:18 - Fasting cortisol and vitamin D as commonly overlooked markers  12:17 - Why timing matters for sex hormone testing  13:13 - How progesterone timing changes by cycle length  14:06 - Why low ferritin and normal labs still miss the real issue  15:26 - How lifestyle foundations help labs move into better ranges  15:54 - Estrogen pathways, heavy periods, and gut-liver dysfunction  17:13 - PCOS patterns and triglyceride to HDL ratio  18:07 - Why some common fat loss strategies can backfire  18:52 - Closing thoughts and how to reach me Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

WE'RE SO BACK!!!  Hello, all! I am superrrrr excited to announce the return of Health Unscripted! It's been far too long since I've yapped on here about all things health and wellness!  For our first episode back, I want to focus on the most common point of confusion for most women when it comes to achieving their desired goals: "I'm doing all the right things, why am I not seeing the results?!"  I hope you enjoy this episode!  If you have any questions, shoot me a DM on instagram @dr.dwyer, and visit our website at teambdncoaching.com to check out how we can help! Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

Hello, Unscriptors! I have seen a SLEW of content on social media about MLM products being the cure for all kinds of things, so I wanted to give my honest opinion on them! MLM stands for multilevel marketing, which is essentially a pyramid scheme. Brands like herbalife, beachbody, doterra, monat, amare, and savvi are MLM companies! Tune in and let me know your thoughts on my thoughts! If you have any questions, find me on IG @dr.dwyer and slide into my dms! To work with my team, head to www,teambdncoaching.com Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

Welcome back Health Unscripters! This week I have a really special episode with one of my best friends, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas! Kasey holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a certified health and fitness coach, her expertise is in mindset and health behavior change. She has transformed hundreds of lives (and minds) in her coaching career, while also being published in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals for her research exploring the relationship between our mindset and our health and fitness behaviors. After finding so much success within her own online fitness coaching business, she also created an accredited certification program (The Health Mindset Coaching Certification) teaching other coaches how to effectively use the science of mindset and psychology to develop lasting change with their clients. We dive into how fixed vs. growth mindsets in this episode, as well as how to tackle summer vacations that make it tricky to stick to your goals! In true "Kasey and Ashley" fashion, we also chat a bit about dating and single life, as well as some astrology! Hope you enjoy! To follow Kasey and check out all of her amazingness, find her on IG @coachkaseyjo Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

Hellllooooooooooo, all! This week I wanted to go over something I see a lot of online, and something I actually had to change my mind around years ago. In this episode I dive into CICO, my old beliefs, how they've changed, and what it takes to be successful with your goals! For questions, please message me on IG @dr.dwyer :) Stay tuned for a special guest episode next week! Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

Where are my single ladies at?! Single men? Those who just enjoy being social??? Dating generally comes with dining out and grabbing some cocktails, so how do we enjoy our time on a date when we're trying to maintain our health, lose body fat, not drink a lot... This episode will shed light on my dating endeavors, while showcasing the practices I use in order to stay within my health goals and not totally derail my progress while going on multiple dates a week! Questions or comments? Find me on IG: @dr.dwyer Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

When I was younger, I was able to do, eat, and drink as I wanted and usually felt totally fine. Now? Now I need to do what my body wants, and essentially give it what it needs, in order to feel "totally fine". This week's episode is short and sweet and gives some food for thought when it comes to goals and what will actually get you what you WANT ;) To register for my Free macro workshop, #MasteringMacros - CLICK HERE! If you enjoyed this episode, please like, follow, and share with friends! I'd also really love it if you could give a review, as this helps the podcast get shown to more people! For more information on what my team and I do, visit our website HERE. Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

Oh, boy... do I have updates for you guys! For those who don't know, I moved to Austin, TX! It's been an insane whirlwind the last 6 weeks, but I am getting settled and finally feel inspired to record a podcast again (and right before my birthday)! To celebrate, I decided to share 35 things I've learned up until now as I am about to turn 35. This list is all over the spectrum of health, dating, self-love, sex, and more. I'm excited for y'all to listen in! If any of these resonate with you or you'd like to share, please tag me on socials so I know you're listening! :) @dr.dwyer We are currently running out Black Friday Sale! Get up to 3 months of FREE 1-1 coaching, which is literally our most insane sale ever! You can save up to $1200! (woah) To apply, CLICK HERE Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

This week we're chatting more about Men's Health with the Queen, herself! Not only is Ali a great friend of mine, she's also my own personal health coach! I wanted to get her on the show so we could dive into TRT myths for men, stigmas around estrogen blockers, and how men should actually be prepping their bodies for testosterone therapy if that's the route they want to go! Ali is hosting an amazing educational seminar in Austin this November called The Silverback Summit. The speaker line up is INSANE and there are only 9 tickets left up for grabs! To get more information, CLICK HERE. Below is a little bit about Ali so you can see just how awesome and knowledgeable she is! Let me know if you like the episode by leaving a rating, a comment, or sharing on socials and tagging us! If you have any questions about anything said in the episode, slide into Ali's DMs : @thealigilbert on instagram. More about Ali: "Hi, I’m Ali. I am a dog mom, meathead + I f*****g love a good steak.  I also normalize boner talk.  I help busy men get jacked, look great naked, optimize testosterone + conquer nutrition. I do this by helping guys sift through the b******t providing them with structure + a plan that works for their lifestyle.  I’m the one men hire when they have taken themselves as far as they can alone. I offer a highly unfiltered, truthful approach. I have coached thousands of attorneys, doctors, other coaches, CEO’s, executives, veterans, current military, and any dude looking to optimize his health.  I have a true passion for men’s health + have made it my life’s work to help men reclaim their health through fitness, nutrition + hormone optimization. Normalizing boner talk, Ali’s clientele consists of men who want to get jacked, optimize testosterone + conquer nutrition. She found her passion in men’s health working alongside industry-leading medical practitioners, speaking at medical conferences, the Perform Better circuit + building an authoritative network to empower men with the proper understanding of true Testosterone optimization. Majoring in exercise science from Springfield College she has been a coach for 20 years." Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

What's up, guys! Back for another week with a new guest on the podcast, FroPro creator, Matt Williams! If you have no idea what a FroPro is, go google it immediately and order it from amazon because they are delicious snack bars in tons of different flavors! In this episode we will cover: The creation of FroPro Matt's morning routine Matt's fitness goals and what he learned training for his half-ironman with me in 2021 Some "stir the pot" topics that a lot of people dont talk about or touch on Plus much, much more! We had some technical difficulties during the recording, so if the audio is a little low, I apologize :( We tried our best to fix it and raise the volume for publication. You can find Matt on IG @mwarwilliams and check out FroPro here: Gofropro.com If you have any questions from this episode, message me on IG @dr.dwyer or email me at [email protected]! To check out coaching plans for yourself, visit teambdncoaching.com Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!

Let's dive into intuitive eating!!! In this episode I explain what intuitive actually is and what it means, not just what the internet thinks it means. I also go over the 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating and give my honest thoughts on the process! I also want to invite you all to a FREE webinar I am hosting on August 30th at 7pm EST! "From Dreamhouse to Fit House: A NON-stereotypical, barbie-inspired fat loss plan!" I will be going over modern day "stereotypical" fat loss techniques and why they don't work, while giving you everything you actually SHOULD be focusing on and why it works! It will be recorded if you cannot attend live! To register - CLICK HERE! To work with our team, head to our website, www.teambdncoaching.com Follow me on IG - @dr.dwyer Find and Follow on instagram: @dr.dwyer Check out our wesbite here: TeamBDN Coaching Apply for coaching here: Book a free discovery call with me!