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What's on the show:

• Producer Grace had a Facebook Marketplace disaster
• Should it be okay to pick the gender of your baby?
• Who did your kids call that they shouldn't have?
• TikTok sparks debate on 'chivalry for pregnant women'
• Marlie drew a nude of Laura at school

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS is a condition that affects 1 in 9 women. The symptoms include things like pimples, increased body hair, thinning of the hair on our head, missed periods (and the flow on effects that affect fertility and build up of the endometrium which is a risk factor for endometrial cancer), increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, diabetes and cardiovascular syndrome) and increased risk of mental health conditions. PCOS sucks! (You can probably tell who from the team is writing these episode notes). Keeshia was diagnosed with PCOS about 4 years ago so today Keeshia and Britt are joined by the wonderful Dr Izzy Smith!

Dr Izzy Smith is an endocrinologist who has special training in women’s health (PCOS, amenorrhea, menopause transition) thyroid dysfunction, eating disorders and athlete health.

In today’s chat we speak about:

• The large variety of symptoms & why it’s often misdiagnosed
• What’s going on with our hormones
• PCOS and fertility
• Lean PCOS v Overweight PCOS
• How insulin resistance develops
• Weight management
• Cortisol and stress
• Treatment options for PCOS
• What helps and what is marketing BS
• Endocrine disruptors
• Are weight loss medications an appropriate treatment for PCOS?

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We referenced an episode about weight loss medications with Johann Hari that you can watch here.

Izzy also mentioned The Eco Well and the endocrine society website

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Hey Lifers!

Laura has given herself an ick and Britt has a new friendship test that has crossed the line even for Keeshia. There are just some things that friends draw the line at and that point has been established.

It was Britt’s hens party!! We had the best day and early night! We have a conversation about sober curiosity. Have you noticed a shift in alcohol in your friendship groups?

How do you feel about your partner’s phone use before bedtime? Apparently it could be ruining your relationship. So is it a bit of a harmless decompression time or should we really be trying to be more present?

Could ‘the Robin Hood’ effect excuse Luigi Mangione of murdering United Health CEO Brian Thompson?
The trial is happening right now and there has been a documentary released called ‘Who Is Luigi Mangione?’ We unpack the rather strange public and celebrity response to this case and some studies that explain just how far attractiveness bias and the halo effect extends.
We also speak about the ethical ambiguity at the heart of the Robin Hood effect: the belief that wrongdoing is excusable—or even noble—if the victim is morally corrupt.

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