426. Tackling Metabolic Dysfunction, PCOS, and Women's Health With Dr. Ashley Dwyer

Grow or Die Podcast

Justin Mihaly

Healthandwellness, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Education, Supplements

4.6 • 949 Ratings

🗓️ 13 December 2024

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the "Grow or Die" podcast, I am joined by Dr. Ashley Dwyer, a pharmacist-turned-functional health coach. Together, we unpack some of the most pressing issues in women's health, including metabolic dysfunction, PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), and the dangers of hormonal birth control. Dr. Dwyer shares her personal journey of breaking free from the traditional pharmaceutical path to focus on functional medicine and holistic health. This conversation is filled with practical advice, health hacks, and insights into how lifestyle changes can address root causes instead of just treating symptoms.

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Intro - Our Current Health Crisis: The growing prevalence of metabolic dysfunction and the hidden impact of hormonal birth control on women’s health.

[02:34] Podcast Introduction.

[03:08] Reversing Autoimmune Issues & Misconceptions About PCOS.

[04:45] Why PCOS Is on the Rise.

[07:01] The Misconceptions of Genetic Predisposition.

[10:10] Dangers of Statins and Cardiovascular Misconceptions.

[12:32] PCOS Methodologies.

[15:14] The Role of Stress in Health and Hormonal Imbalances.

[18:00] Dr. Ashley's Journey From Pharmacy to Functional Medicine.

[22:24] COVID's Impact on the Healthcare Industry.

[26:11] Hormonal Birth Control: The Long-Term Impact.

[28:27] The Runway Approach to Coming Off Hormonal Birth Control.

[31:13] How to Support Women Mentally Through the Transition.

[34:08] Alleviating Androgen Symptoms in PCOS.

[37:42] The "My Doctor Said I Couldn't Get Pregnant" Myth.

[40:16] Debunking PCOS Myths.

[45:04] The Role of Gluten and Dairy in Hormonal Imbalance.

[50:26] How Stress Impacts Gut Health and Hormones.

[54:45] Histamine Intolerance and PMDD.

[1:00:00] Closing Remarks and Call-to-Action.

Links and Resources:

Work With Dr. Dwyer: https://teambdncoaching.com/programs/

Follow Dr. Dwyer On Instagram: @dr.dwyer

Follow Me On Instagram: @jmihaly_

Follow "Grow or Die" On Instagram: @growordiepodcast

Work With Me: https://www.togethermorefit.com/founder

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0:00.0	Our current state of health in America is fucked.
0:04.2	And I don't care about where it's at in other places.
0:06.5	Yeah.
0:06.9	I care about where it's at here, where my kids are going to grow up where my family is.
0:11.2	I care about it right here.
0:12.9	It is fucked.
0:14.4	Everyone has metabolic dysfunction.
0:17.2	You were talking about how they say 10% of women have PCOS bull fucking shit. No, it's way more.
0:21.6	It's over 50.
0:22.6	Yeah.
0:23.6	It's people, women who have been put, my girl, my girlfriend's put on hormonal birth control 14 years.
0:30.6	Oh, so was I.
0:31.6	Fuck, like, fuck you.
0:32.6	I was on it for 12 to 13 years.
0:34.6	A doctor that does that, I would fuck you.
0:36.6	Like, truly would fuck you.
0:38.4	Like, truly, fuck you.
0:42.7	I think that's the issue with PCOS too is obviously like a higher incident rate of getting it as an adult is being obese at childhood or at puberty.
0:45.7	So if you have more body fat as a prepubescent woman, you're going to have an increased risk
0:51.6	of PCOS later on or when you do get your period,
0:55.9	but so many girls are slammed on birth control right away.
0:58.5	That is the easy fix in Western medicine, like you were saying, the 1,200 calorie,
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