wow the way alisha empowers and helps remi realize that what she went through was serious is so beautiful. i would do anything to have a friendship like alisha and rem 😭😭❤️
Women's health issues are often brushed off in our society. It can be SO hard to get answers and good help. And when you're overweight, people make assumptions that you must just be lazy or eating poorly. Remi, sharing your experience is so helpful- thank you
I was diagnosed with PCOS almost 17 years ago. I have severe PCOS as well, excess facial hair growth and the whole shabang. I want to offer some hope to the ladies that want to have kids in the future (I’ve been off birth control for 9 years), my husband and I got pregnant fairly quickly. And are pregnant with number 3, we had a miscarriage with number 2 but we were able to get pregnant naturally. I know this is not the case for everyone and I pray everyone is able to in the future if they would like to. I did have complications with the first pregnancy, however I don’t know that they were PCOS related. I had preeclampsia but not severe. Praying for yall!
52:09 I have PCOS, Celiac disease, colon cancer, a heart condition, etc. I’m 30 years old and first started seeking help from my doctors when I was 14. The biggest thing I’ve learned to say when you feel a doctor is dismissing you is “please document in my chart that I asked for ___ and that you denied that for me”. 100% of the time, they immediately order that test/scan/ultrasound whatever. You are the one paying (an insane amount) for these services; you deserve to feel confident in your care and that your team is doing everything they can for you. Additionally, be sure to ask for a *differential* *diagnosis* if they are telling you it’s not something specific without backing it up with diagnostic tests.
My doctor would not listen to me about my PCOS concerns and I had another doctor tell me that sometimes you just really need to advocate for yourself and emphasize that you have genuine concerns and need help.
I NEEDED this episode. I was fighting tears. I struggle with PCOS. Weight gain on and off the birth control, terrible acne, and the facial hair; boy did i get bullied about the chin hair, and debilitating depression. Thank you Remi for talking about this. This year has been a struggle especially battling my mental health but im happy you're using your platform to share awareness. Thank you for being our voice. #cysters
i don’t have pcos but listening to remi talk about her weight and everything really hit me. i’m diabetic, just recently diagnosed and i’m in metformin. struggled so much as a kid to lose weight even when i was being active. i turned to unhealthy habits. this podcast brings so much comfort to me and i just have to thank you, alisha and remi. ❤
just from remi bringing up her high cortisol + insulin resistance in pod episodes and vlogs in the past year, i’ve been able to learn i have both as well and hormonal imbalances (through long months of blood work and ultrasounds)! i’m 19 and have always felt my appearance and struggles with energy, acne, etc were my fault. as of this past month, i’m finally on my treatment journey and learning what feels best for my body. remi, if you’re reading this, i haven’t felt this alive ever! i owe my life to you, genuinely. thank you for being brave enough to share what you’ve been through
Remi I just want to say thank you soooo much for sharing your experience, I got diagnosed with PCOS in 2021/2022. It has been a struggle snd hearing your story and what you do, gives me hope and makes me feel not alone bc everyone around me don’t understand or have PCOS. Please keep opening up about your experience and your PCOS. 💕💕💕
I’m currently in the process of testing for PCOS and other medical issues related to hormones and fertility issues and I’m only 17, so remi being so honest makes me feel so much more comfortable and i appreciate you two so much, thank you for being so honest, love you guys ❤️
Remi, as someone who was diagnosed with PCOS at 13 and never educated by doctors about it, you have been such an hugely incredible role model and inspiration to me! I started my PCOS treatment/management when you started opening up about your journey. Thank you for being the PCOS older sister I always wanted
i went to a specialist for endometriosis and luckly got diagnosed suuuper quickly and early stages. after going through lots of reddit threads and listening to remy it seems that going to a specialist (even if its super expensive and hours away) is the best thing you can do for yourself if you think you have any gynecological issues (pcos, endo, etc). i dont know if it’s because we’re women but our female specific illnesses are not taken seriously, addressed, or researched. I hope everyone finds healing and a specialist
Remi you are honestly amazing. Ive been going through some body issues. and my doctor mentioned 60% of female with PCOS are overweight, so most doctors dont look at the other 30% females who aren't. He told me I might have PCOS and thats why the other 3 doctors I saw did not think of it. Ladies please see multiple doctors if you feel you aren't being heard.
I just want to say, Remi you’ve inspired me to finally schedule my doctors appointment to figure out what is going on with my body. I’ve related so much to everything you said involving your symptoms and how tired you feel no matter what. In the last 2-3 years I’ve gained weight consistently no matter how I’m eating or exercising. I was working out with a friend and she had actually been way less strict with her eating and she was dropping lbs, meanwhile I stayed exactly the same. It’s created such a horrible mindset for me and I can’t continue to let this affect me. So even though I’m not sure what I’ve personally got going on, I want to say thank you for speaking about your PCOS because you are inspiring others to vocalize their concerns with their doctors and not be afraid to stand up for themselves if they aren’t getting the right care! Love you both! 🫶🏼
Blair was the first UA-camr I watched as well! Loved her videos! Her first room tour with the colorful comforter is what made me start watching UA-cam videos!
Also, Im in the same situation with PCOS and my body takes sugar like a diabetic is exactly what my doctor said! Its been so hard and having to go through so many emotions and my husband just not understanding what was going on with me in the beginning being always moody, vs now where he understands and can handle me better! I am trying to get pregnant now and Im so glad you started figuring out your hormones early because its been taking us a while! And my doctor said always start to adjust everything couple years before you want kids! But the time will come when its right and that goes with everything for us PCOS girlies❤
I have been a silent remi watcher for years lol . But I am always rooting for you girl . So proud of your journey! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you !
Thank you so much for sharing Remi ❤ as someone who struggles with it, it’s so important to have visibility and perspective within our community!! Thank you for being open and vulnerable about your journey!! It will help SO many people ❤❤❤
Remi, YEARS ago I heard you talk about your PCOS and your experience resonated with me led me to get help❤ thank you so much for speaking out, you literally changed my life
Thank you so much remi for sharing your experience. I’ve made an appointment to finally talk to my doctor about my concerns all because you’re the one person who has opened up and shared their story and really made a connection with us. i never felt so seen as i have when you talk about your PCOS journey. thank you SO MUCH remi. from all of us ❤❤
Remi, I have been struggling with 3 periods a month, cystic acne, mood swings, all of the symptoms on my IUD. I just made an appt to see a hormone specialist. I haven’t been to the doctor in a year. Thank you for the push!!!!❤
I needed this conversation more than anything. I relate to every single thing Remi felt and experienced. I’m 28 and I’ve suspected I have PCOS since I was 22, but I’ve seen 3 different gynos since then and they all said “you probably do, but there’s no test for it” and they just put me on birth control with no explanation for why, but just said I needed to force a period every month or I wouldn’t be healthy. I quit the BC on my own about 2 years ago after the horror stories of the effects of long term BC, and subsequently stopped having a period. All this time I’ve been consistently gaining weight. So then when I had 3 periods in the last 9 months that lasted 2 months each, I finally decided to put aside my my gyno trauma and find someone for a consult and not stop trying new docs until someone would finally listen. I was blessed to find my INCREDIBLE gyno on the first try. I came in with 12 pages of handwritten notes about my whole health experience since puberty and requested to run every panel in the book. She verbally diagnosed me with PCOS right there and said the labs would confirm or deny the diagnosis, but she was pretty confident I did have it. I told her I needed to get my weight under control because I’ve been scared to go on vacation on an airplane due to being uncomfortable and having to ask for a seatbelt extender. I told her I needed to stop feeling like I wanted to take a nap after carrying my laundry basket up the stairs. I was SO NERVOUS to ask about semaglutide but she immediately said she thought I would be a fantastic candidate for it and she has had many patients with PCOS see tons of success with it. She also told me she was worried about the heavy extended bleeding, which led to a biopsy and then a surgery to confirm that my uterus has precancerous cells. I am now on treatment which will hopefully get rid of the cells and prevent them from turning into cancer and me needing a hysterectomy, when I’m not married and don’t have kids yet. I owe my doctor EVERYTHING. I am so glad I came into the appointment with a game plan and made it known what I wanted, what I needed and showed her I meant business because she took my concerns seriously which led to a diagnosis that likely has saved my ability to have kids in the future which I so desperately want. PCOS is such a common condition these days and symptoms begin at puberty or in high school for some girls and it needs to be taught in health class!!!! I am so glad we have options like semaglutide now to treat this condition and give me my life back! I heard someone say managing/losing weight with insulin resistance, whether it’s diabetes or PCOS, is a FULL. TIME. JOB. And I…was shocked at the accuracy 🤯 my biggest fear is passing along PCOS to my daughters someday, and I pray so fiercely that I don’t, but I am SO INCREDIBLY grateful that I am educated now and can advocate for their health early on if needed. Obesity doctors I’ve listened to online have said semaglutide and other GLP-1 meds have been around and they have been prescribing them to patients for over 20 years!! I was shocked at that realization because of how demonized they’ve become by the public and even some doctors who are set in their ways and not interested in learning new information and changing their minds. After my surgery when pathology confirmed the precancerous cells, I was referred to a gynecological oncologist and I told him I was working on a plan to start semaglutide with my gyno and he suggested I do gastric sleeve surgery before trying semaglutide because “GLP-1s are brand new and are known to cause cancer.” At that time I had done about 10,000 hours of research into GLP-1s, including reading a handful of medical journals that unequivocally denied the connection or link between GLP-1s and cancer. I was floored that he would say that, because obviously he either had a bias and didn’t do his research, or knew the truth and hoped I didn’t, so that I would schedule a $20,000 surgery with his buddy to do an irreversible surgery that for 75% of patients ends up in them getting on a GLP-1 after surgery anyway due to gaining the weight back. So obviously some doctors aren’t the best and I urge every single patient to DO YOUR RESEARCH for anything a doctor ever tells you. The internet is a WEALTH of knowledge and if you can’t find proof online backing up a doctor’s claims, it may be time to find a new doctor. Luckily when I went back to my beloved gyno and told her what the oncologist said and what I had learned in my research, she told me that she supported my decision to do semaglutide and reminded me that if it is not the right thing for me, the surgery is always still on the table and we can pivot. But I told her I didn’t appreciate him spreading unsupported/inaccurate information as if it was the Gospel Truth, and she agreed with me that he was inappropriate in saying that. Lastly, I teared up about the “you always used to say IF I have babies and now you’re saying WHEN I have babies” because this is me 😭 since I was 22 and learned about PCOS, I started saying IF I ever have kids because I thought I was actively participating in a lie saying “when I have kids” knowing that I would likely struggle if there was even a small possibility. I now have HOPE for the future that I will someday be able to take an everything shower without needing a nap afterwards and I will be able to fit on roller coasters when I go to my favorite place on earth, Disney World. I find joy in knowing I will have kids someday and that’s on GLP-1s. 🥲 Thank you so much for this conversation because 95% of people who don’t agree with GLP-1s are speaking about a topic they know absolutely NOTHING about. This conversation alone will be the seed that someone or many people need to take their life back. 🤟🏼
Remi - Thank you for sharing your story and experience! I am a newer listener (joined from Zane and Heath); however, I relate to your story in figuring out the root of the hormonal issues. I have been diagnosed then undiagnosed with PCOS 2x, and most recently have a new diagnosis of Endometriosis. I have had negative experiences with medical providers over the years, and recently switched to a new provider team which has been a breath of fresh air! I have needed to advocate for myself in these settings which has been extremely helpful, as well as asking questions and getting second opinions. I appreciate your sharing your vulnerabilities around the symptoms of PCOS as it helps me normalize my own insecurities.
remi you have no idea how inspiring you are to us! i have recently been diagnosed with pcos and hearing your journey has been so comforting and validating. this is definitely one of my favorite episodes and i love and appreciate you girls so so much
I LOVED THIS EPISODE! I resonate with you guys SOO much; I was diagnosed with PCOS at 16 and it has been a huge struggle in my life. I went to the gynecologist last week and talked about what I felt and what route we should take in order to help me. Remi seeing your vlogs talking about it so openly helped me make sure I was going to the correct doctor and speaking up for myself! Love you guys soo much
Thank you for making me not feeling alone ❤️ I always hated the fact that explaining that I have PCOS and insulin resistance, people just don’t understand!! So the fact that I was justified and can feel that others people feel the same way makes me so happy. 🌸 wishing you and all of us the best moving forward 😊
I haven’t started the video yet, but REMI i just wanted to say I have the same struggle with PCOS and castor oil packs and holistic medicine have literally saved my life
I never comment, but this podcast meant so much to me. Remi you were diagnosed with PCOS the same time that I was. I was 18 and was told at the doctor because I was showing all the symptoms and looked online for understanding of it. I already followed you and you posted the video explaining that you were diagnosed with PCOS as well and it was a blessing to me to see someone else diagnosed with the same thing as me because I was feeling so alone. I have followed your journey while working on my own and it has meant the world to me that you talk about your experience. Thank you for being so open. I am now trying to have children and I as well have severe PCOS. I am praying over your journey and I love you both so much for talking about it! Thank you to Alisha too for being such a kind and supportive best friend! PCOS is hard to understand and can be horrible to deal with and having a supportive community is so important. Thank you again and know it means the world to me! Remi you are so strong and you are a role model for me in taking care of myself and being kind to myself through the process! Proud of you! You are so beautiful and confident and I aspire to be more like you! 💖
I’ve been on my PCOS journey for 2 years now. I literally got tested because of your vlogs Remi. I feel like we have very similar stories. Watching this podcast was very inspiring. I’m still trying to find the best options for my PCOS and hope I too can feel better in my body. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you for this! My doctor just labeled me as a fat person and my issues is all because of my weight and not the pcos. They are so focused on my eating and food and telling me to work out. I just feel alone and no doctor will listen to me. I will now be searching for a doctor close by for pcos. My doctor checked my blood for sugar and found out i have high cholesterol. They act like pcos is nothing but a deal. Iam so happy for you Remi! Iam 35 and want to have another baby and it’s so hard.
This is so nice to hear about. I was diagnosed with PCOS 6 years ago and it’s completely changed my life. Now we’re in year 2 of trying to start our family and I’m realizing PCOS will never let me forget about it. It’s nice to here someone else’s story !
You can be PCOS free in about a year if you eat less than 20g carbs per day. ✅ *Eat these foods - no limit* ✅ • Meat (unprocessed) 🍖🍗🥩🥓 • Sea food (unprocessed) 🐟🦀🦞🦐 • Eggs 🥚🍳 • Butter/Ghee 🧈 • Salt 🧂 • Water 💧 ⚠️ *Eat only very, very small portions of these foods:* ⚠️ • Dark green vegetables 🥦🥬🥒🧄 • Milk, cream, yogurt, cheese 🥛 🧀 ❌ *Do not eat these foods:* ❌ • Bread, rice, grains, noodles 🍞🥖🍚🍜 • Candies, sweets, sugary drinks, alcohol 🍭🧃🍺 • Sweet vegetables 🥕🥔🌽🫑 • Fruits, fruit juice, honey 🍇🍌🍓🍯 • Seeds, nuts, beans 🫒🥜 It's all about keeping that insulin normal and steady. I am happy to explain more, answer questions, or address comcerns.
ive always had male gynos and they were amazing doctors and the one female gyno i went to i had the worse experience and told me my symptoms were normal and suck it up , turns out had a very bad iron deficiency cause of my period and caused all these issues including mass hair loss fatigue and dizziness and it wasn't normal , health care system in Canada isn't better
Agreed. I just left a comment like this on a wild til 9 video as well. My male gyno was the most active doctor I had to help me when I was trying to fix my period being non stop for months. My other two female gyno kept trying to put me on steroids or birth control but I was an athlete and I couldn’t do that. He was always listening to me and always checking on my progression.
@@IconVlog. honestly I don’t think people give enough credit for the male gynos ! I’m sure there’s good and bad .. I found the most throughout gynos have been males in my case as well ! Listened and help get to the bottom and didn’t minimize the issues ! And go well just take meds ! That’s not always the solution that’s masking a problem especially when it comes to hormones and imbalances
Great for you, Remi. As a person with health issues and a special needs child, you have to be with the right doctors and be a part of the health care process. You, the pharmacist and doctors have to be a team. Yes, advocate for yourself and do it loudly if you're not heard.
I remember feeling so not in control of my body. I begged my Dr to check my hormones. Nope. So finally I decided myself to quit BC cold turkey and go to a hormone specialist. I took my body and life into my own hands. A year and a half later I feel more like myself than ever!! Go advocate for yourself!! If your Dr won't listen to how you truly feel or pushes medication go else where!! I now take basic supplements and I'm more healthy feeling inside than I ever have been! Push til you find real answers that help you feel better.
I never comment but Remi I have been diagnosed with PCOS since I was 13 and I’m now 26 and I just found a solution to my PCOS thank you for being so honest and vulnerable about your journey it’s such a lonely and hard thing to navigate
I know this episode is mainly about PCOS but one of the reasons I feel so connected to Remi is because I empathize with her whole journey so much, I was bullied because of my weight throughout middle school/high school and at 17, I got tired and guessed the best way to deal with it was to cut down calories and exercise as much as I could, ultimately developing an eating disorder. In 2020 I gained most of the weight back and after a long journey of learning, today I'm in the healthiest relationship with my body, mind and soul. Hearing Remi say she's found "true peace with her body" literally made me teary eyed, because I know what that feels like and I can literally feel the peace in her eyes while telling her story. Sending big hugs to Remi and Alisha too ✨
Remi, thank you for being a voice for people with PCOS and sharing your journey💕I’ve had PCOS for nearly a decade and it’s a constant silent struggle. I’m beginning my journey with loving my body and accepting it for what it is. Ily and thank you for sharing your experiences with the rest of us 🥰❤️
I have PCOS and it has been terrible. I constantly am going to the doctors because of period irregularities and weight gain and they have no answers for me besides getting on birth control and I refuse! I asked my doctor if he could just tell me if I could get pregnant so I can tell a future partner and he just said "well you're not in a serious relationship yet, so we can figure out if you can get pregnant when you're planning on having a family". I just appreciate you so much more after this episode.
Also, I too struggled with an ED whenever I was a teenager in high school. I did the exact same thing. Less food, more exercise, to the point where I’d pass out at the gym and still go do more. I’d also count every single calorie that went into my mouth, even on holidays, and beat myself up if I ever strayed from it. Rem, you are so SO strong!!!
Thank you so much Remi & Alisha for talking about this! YOU are the reason I found out I had PCOS. I am still struggling to find a doctor to listen to me and take my symptoms seriously. I keep getting told to just take birth control but that isn't what I want. I am on a GLP1 currently myself & I also have yet to have a negative side effect.
I remember so strongly the first episode. I was walking to work, pregnant with my firstborn. I was so sick so I had you in my headphones, walking in the forest and having to take breaks because of nausea. I’ve followed this podcast ever since ❤️
As a woman who also has pcos in the uk, the lack of awareness in the medical field still is shocking. You know your body best, if you think something is wrong, advocate for yourself! You know when somethings not right.
Thank you for being so open Remi! I have endometriosis and a b12 & iron deficiency so I share a lot of the same symptoms as you. Learning how to take care of ourselves is very important and empowering!
As someone who’s been told all her life she has a hormonal imbalance and then recently got a new doctor who completely shut that down without the proper questions, I hear you Rem! It’s so frustrating to be talked down to when you know your own body.
So, I have PCOS I’m a mom of three little humans and my PCOS has gotten really bad at this point. (I also suffer from endometriosis) I’ve been so scared to ask my dr about trying these medications because of the stigma. I know he won’t judge me (yes a man… but the best OBGYN I’ve ever had!) I’m constantly going with two mobile children and carrying around another but have stayed the same weight. I have breastfed for a year and never lost a pound. This has given me a little more courage to talk to him about it. Thank you and also, love ya Rem!
It's really nobodys place to judge your health decisions. Join GLP1 support groups. We hype each other up. It's a journey well worth it I'm 4 months in
i remember when you guys announced PB i was SO excited because i had already been watching both of your channels for years (vlog channels and mains) and you were my two favorite youtubers- i had already seen u guys becoming friends and loved that but this was the content i NEEDED from you two! i don’t think ive ever missed an episode, i love you both so much you’ve been with me for ALL the ups and down the without even knowing and for that i’ll be forever grateful
I hope you know how important you talking about your pcos struggles on here means. I just finally got diagnosed and treated for pcos today, the feeling is so validating knowing I knew I wasn't making up my symptoms. Thank you for talking about your story.
I got diagnosed with insulin resistance and low iron and the moment I started medication I realized how awful I truly felt on a daily basis before. Not being tired all day or after eating was insane to me and knowing that’s how “normal” people felt on the regular was crazy and so validating, like Remi said.
(27:05)I immediately had to hit the pause button and jump over to the comment section. I ,also, was not getting regular periods in my late teenage years. Was taken to the doctor, prescribed birth control, and also not told that I have PCOS. Only a few months ago I found out that I was diagnosed with PCOS in my late teens. Recently was getting my Nexplanon removed, and that is when I was informed about the PCOS. For ten plus years I was living, and not fully understanding why my body was feeling the way it was. I’ve always been such a fan of Remi, and felt like I could relate to her in certain aspects of her life. However, more than ever I feel like I can relate to Remi! Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us. Especially in regard, to your PCOS journey. I feel like I’m only now hearing more and more women talk about PCOS. It’s nice to hear that you’re not the only one experiencing these things, and that you’re not alone. Thank you Remi 🫶🏼
Love you Rem! Thank you for speaking about PCOS and your journey. You were brave sharing such personal aspects of your journey both physical and mental/emotional. I had a very similar journey as you from childhood to now with my recent diagnosis. It makes me feel so much less alone and less like I’ve somehow failed at being a woman ♥️ I loved this episode so much, it made me tear up and feel understood.
Some advice for when you are advocating for yourself in a medical setting! Request whatever scan or procedure you would like completed and if it is denied be sure to ask for it to be clearly documented in your medical record and the reason why. If you’re unsure if it will be documented as requested send a message to your provider recapping the discussion and decision that occurred at the visit. Sometimes it’s not the provider but the insurance blocking you. There are some cases where insurance will require other assessments to be completed first. In which case that would be clearly explained to you. The provider will send a Prior Authorization for the procedure to the Insurance to confirm if it’ll be covered by insurance and what will be paid by you. The denial sometimes happens at that point which means you will have to jump through more hoops first. It’s so tough but advocating for yourself is so important!!!
I got put on a birth control pill when i was 14(im 24 now) bc they said i have PCOS and that was that was the last time they did anything about it and i have a lot of mental health problems and it got to the point that i was so depressed all the time i had to go to the hospital for a while and they took me off the birth control and changed my depression and anxiety meds and ive been feeling so much better mentally but ive gained so much weight and thats making me feel worse but thank you remi for talking about all this bc it makes me feel validated
thank you for talking about your journey with PCOS Remi. I was diagnosed earlier this year, even tho i knew i had it for long, and i'm still searching for a doctor that will listen to me
You don't need a doctor in order to reverse your PCOS. a good doctor will certainly help, but they aren't necessary. Eat less than 20g carbs per day to reverse your PCOS in about a year. ✅ *Eat these foods - no limit* ✅ • Meat (unprocessed) 🍖🍗🥩🥓 • Sea food (unprocessed) 🐟🦀🦞🦐 • Eggs 🥚🍳 • Butter/Ghee 🧈 • Salt 🧂 • Water 💧 ⚠️ *Eat only very, very small portions of these foods:* ⚠️ • Dark green vegetables 🥦🥬🥒🧄 • Milk, cream, yogurt, cheese 🥛 🧀 ❌ *Do not eat these foods:* ❌ • Bread, rice, grains, noodles 🍞🥖🍚🍜 • Candies, sweets, sugary drinks, alcohol 🍭🧃🍺 • Sweet vegetables 🥕🥔🌽🫑 • Fruits, fruit juice, honey 🍇🍌🍓🍯 • Seeds, nuts, beans 🫒🥜 It's all about keeping that insulin normal and steady. I am happy to explain more, answer questions, or address concerns.
I rarely ever comment on videos but I want to say a huge thank you to you remi because I too had a very similar experience with my own PCOS symptoms. At a young age I always blamed my body for not looking or acting a certain way. Almost two years ago now the symptoms were at an ultimate high and I remember seeing a vlog where you talked about your own diagnosis that ultimately led me to finally ask a doctor about potentially having PCOS. That started my own long journey where I ultimately got diagnosed with both endometriosis and PCOS and had to have surgery. Thankfully I’m a lot better now but for such a long time I didn’t realize the immense impact PCOS had on things other than just my weight. You so beautifully summarized other symptoms like mental health that I never realized for me were directly related. I just finished this podcast in tears because for once I felt so validated by my experience knowing that others have gone through it. I will be sharing this video with my friends and family for them to hopefully understand everything. Thank you for being so vulnerable and open about things like this because it really does make a huge impact.
Having PCOS and finally learning what it really is/involves and what that means for me, has been an eye opener as to why a plethora of my issues I have physically, emotionally , and mentally are all connected to each other and are symptoms of PCOS. It sucks, but knowledge is wealth, so now I can work with it. Thanks sm for sharing your story Remi! 💕
i don’t have PCOS but i’ve struggled with an eating disorder for a long time and this episode was so helpful thank you both so much for being so open also I love you Rem you’ve been through so much (you too alisha) you are both incredible
Thank you so much for talking about it ❤ I am a type one diabetic with PCOS and had insulin resistance and no period for more than seven years without a pill. I started on Ozempic about a year ago, and my blood sugar levels got so balanced that I didn’t have to inject as much insulin as I used to, which is incredible. I’ve also had my period every month for the past five months naturally ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, whereas before, I didn’t get it for seven years. This medicine has changed my life. I totally get the guilt you can feel while using such a popular medicine, but honestly, we don’t need to prove anything to anyone. We need this medicine to be on the same level as a normal person. People don’t understand how sick you feel on a normal basis, especially with type 1 diabetes and essentially type 2 symptoms. It was so hard for me; my entire life revolved around balancing my blood sugar. I wasn’t sleeping at night. It was the worst. Also, seeing all of my type 1 diabetic friends still struggle, but not as much as I did, made me feel so wrong. Why did I have worse diabetes than them? I feel you so much, girl❤, and can’t thank you enough for talking about it so openly.
Remi you and I have had the same journey and I went through an extreme weight loss as well as an ED. I am crying thank you so much for this podcast and the answers. I was diagnosed at 12 and always struggled with my weight.
This podcast and basically unfiltered I look forward to every week!! Thank you for sharing Remi! I resonate so much of my pcos with you. I’m so happy that you found someone who is listening to your needs. I hope I can find someone like that soon. My journey has been really tough but watching your progress has been so hopeful ❤❤❤
Conversations around women’s health and bodies are so important in a society where a lot of our education have been tailored towards men from non ethnic backgrounds
To Remi: I’ve been watching you since your Hawai’i days with your ex bestf😭. I’ve always looked at you as my favorite icon/influencer especially because I had so much in common with you: Asian and Pacific Islander (I’m Filipino / Hawaiian)and specifically because you aren’t skinny like all the influencers thrown in our media, and I say that in the best way possible because you are a real person on the internet that I actually feel I relate to. I’ve struggled with PCOS since high schoool and over 4+ different insurances and doctors, I’ve never been taken serious. I’ve always just been overweight as the doctors would tell me. When you went through your first health journey, I did too, except I basically starved myself for months and lost 50 pounds. And even then the doctors did nothing except “you should go on birth control” / “you aren’t exercising enough” and I’m simply to the point where I can’t afford any healthcare… When I found out you had PCOS too, I was like WOWWW we are the same. And I love that there is an influencer I can actually relate to. I swear you are the only “famous person” they can never make me hate. Thank you for making PCOS girlies feel validating. I hope you know you are a true inspiration to me🫶🏼.
I loved this episode. I resonated so much with Remi especially going through the struggle with weight and the eating disorder. This convo is so powerful and shows so much support and connection to others struggling with PCOS. Also, you’re glowing!
i’ve been watching remi for so many years and have been listening/watching the podcast since the 1st episode. Remi, it’s truly so lovely to watch you shine and i’m so happy you’ve been able to come out the other side of figuring out all your hormones and PCOS journey. Absolutely adore both of you, it feels like i’m listening to my big sisters who give such great advice. loved this episode and love both of you!!🩷🩷🩷
I am one of those weird people who watch the video and listen to the audo because my adhd ass can’t focus and always hears a new part or learns a new thing. love y’all so so much. As someone who does not have a sister and has almost all boy cousins besides 1 but there’s a 30yr age gap I have loved listening and learning from y’all all these years have been watching/ listening since the beginning for both. alisha with the purple room and remi in the dorms! Keep living your life and documenting how you see fit. yalls health matters mental and physical 💜💜
I needed this. As someone with PCOS, I have been trying to understand it but I feel like no one clearly talks about it or it's just the case of "it is different for everyone". it becomes so frustrating. when you brought up the point of getting off birth control to have a natural period this is what I've been trying to explain to my doctor. I went months without my period which i used to be very regular all the time. So now 2 years in I can only get my period through birth control but why and how do i make it become natural. i put myself down a lot because it's like my body can't function properly. So hearing about a Pcos specialist(which i never knew about) really gave me hope that I can get off of this pill. thank you, guys, for talking about this 💞
Love this podcast as it’s so relatable to me. I’ll be 36 in December & I also have PCOS. My weight has been up and down a good 50 pounds my entire life. We started to have fertility treatments but we had to stop bc of how expensive it was. We have adopted our son & we are super happy. There is still that lingering thought of wanting to try and have one of our own though. I’m considered geriatric when it comes to getting preggo. I think I’m happy enough..I just don’t want to get even older and regret not trying again. I’ve been with my hubby since 2005! Married since 2011. High school sweethearts ❤
Cheers, ladies, for keeping the struggles real! Takes guts to speak about fertility. So, it is much appreciated and creates a community where we can be open and honest while feeling comfortable. I really enjoy your podcast every mid-week here in Yorkshire, England! 💜✨️🎤🎧
Remi thanks for sharing your story! I have endometriosis- it took 13 years to get a diagnosis, get surgery and get on the right medication. The medical community has a long way to go when it comes to believing women (and basically anyone who’s not a cis/het/white man 🙄). Book recommendations: Dr. Jen Gunter has written two, fact based, medically accurate books - Blood and The Vagina Bible. And if you can get her on your podcast that would be amazing too!! 💛
I have felt like no matter how healthy I ate, how great I slept, how much I walked, how often I moved my body in a dynamic way… My body would not change. I felt puffy and inflamed. I recently went to a Women’s Naturopath and she ran my blood tests. She discovered I have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis…. Finally, all the things I knew did not feel right but assumed were normal were now validated.
After a year of trying to have a baby the dr said i have PCOS. He said i may not have the cysts in my ovaries but i have high testosterones, i dont ovulate and the only time i have gained weight was when i was off birthcontrol. Its crazy how pcos shows up differently on all of this. Now i need to see the dr you are seeing!
I’m glad you found help, as women’s health issues are often dismissed quickly when you are younger. I just spent 25 years of my adult life trying to figure out a health issue. Particularly with regard to weight gain, people are quick to blame you for failing to do xyz. As an older lady, my advice is don’t let them dismiss you. If you think your body is out of whack it most likely is!
I didn’t have a period for 6+ months at a time and was prescribed progesterone pills to induce a cycle. Each time I got pregnant instead and have three healthy boys. I was diagnosed pcos at 19 and told I would struggle to have kids, it didn’t bother me at the time since my symptoms weren’t affecting me much until after having my kids (gaining rapid weight) I have been on semiglutide for 9 months and am no longer pre diabetic and feel 10 years younger. Wish this was available 10 years ago. I’m thankful I had a dr who understood womens health, haven’t found a dr since who actually cared like she did
As a fellow PCOS girly, this episode is so helpful. I also learned at 23 that I had PCOS and I resonate with everything you said so much. Thank you for sharing, Remi. 🤍
I was searching for podcasts about PCOS and stumbled across this episode. I’ve heard of Pretty Basic but I’ve never listened! Just wanted to say I loved this episode! I was diagnosed with PCOS about 2 years ago and have been deeply struggling with medical issues associated with PCOS and thyroid issues. I love when influencers who also have PCOS talk about it so openly because it raises awareness! Im so glad Remi is feeling better, im on my own journey of healing right now too 🎉 congrats on the engagement! And also I love seeing Alisha be such a good and supportive friend! Im now a new listener of Pretty Basic! 🫶🏻🤍
It’s interesting how pcos is diagnosed with blood test and what I have endometriosis requires a surgery to diagnose and love you rem you are so strong queen
Thank you so much for this episode, I don't have PCOS - but Im pretty sure my sister does and her doctor has been useless to the point that he told her she had an STI and prescribed her the wrong medication for years! Literal negligence, but I am going to help her find a specialist and figure this out.
I’ve been listening to the podcast since the first episode!!! Watched the making on your youtube channels too! I love you guys both. Seeing Remi get engaged made me tear up and just seeing where u guys are now is just literally insane!!
It's been amazing to see the change in Remi! It gives me so much hope that I can have that energy and vibrancy she has now! I really appreciate Remi being open and talking about this because I've been experiencing almost the same things these past few years and couldn't understand what was wrong with me. I never thought I had PCOS since I've had fairly normal periods compared to my sister (who has PCOS). But now I realize it's on a spectrum so I definitely plan to bring it up to my doctor when I have insurance again 😅
I don’t like when you guys apologize for saying a long story. It’s a podcast. We know what we signed up for❤
YES
Yess!! And if someone doesn’t like it they are in the wrong place short podcasts are not what we all love around here! ❤️
We always want the long version!
literally
As women we need to stop apologizing for things that we don't need to be apologizing for ❤
wow the way alisha empowers and helps remi realize that what she went through was serious is so beautiful. i would do anything to have a friendship like alisha and rem 😭😭❤️
alisha so clearly has so much love for remi the way she lifts her up and vice versa😭
I don’t have PCOS but I appreciate Remi talking about her experience because it spreads awareness!!
This PODCAST is literally a comfort to us PCOS warriors!! Thank you Remi and Alisha for discussing PCOS awareness.
Women's health issues are often brushed off in our society. It can be SO hard to get answers and good help. And when you're overweight, people make assumptions that you must just be lazy or eating poorly. Remi, sharing your experience is so helpful- thank you
I was diagnosed with PCOS almost 17 years ago. I have severe PCOS as well, excess facial hair growth and the whole shabang. I want to offer some hope to the ladies that want to have kids in the future (I’ve been off birth control for 9 years), my husband and I got pregnant fairly quickly. And are pregnant with number 3, we had a miscarriage with number 2 but we were able to get pregnant naturally. I know this is not the case for everyone and I pray everyone is able to in the future if they would like to. I did have complications with the first pregnancy, however I don’t know that they were PCOS related. I had preeclampsia but not severe. Praying for yall!
52:09 I have PCOS, Celiac disease, colon cancer, a heart condition, etc. I’m 30 years old and first started seeking help from my doctors when I was 14. The biggest thing I’ve learned to say when you feel a doctor is dismissing you is “please document in my chart that I asked for ___ and that you denied that for me”. 100% of the time, they immediately order that test/scan/ultrasound whatever. You are the one paying (an insane amount) for these services; you deserve to feel confident in your care and that your team is doing everything they can for you. Additionally, be sure to ask for a *differential* *diagnosis* if they are telling you it’s not something specific without backing it up with diagnostic tests.
My doctor would not listen to me about my PCOS concerns and I had another doctor tell me that sometimes you just really need to advocate for yourself and emphasize that you have genuine concerns and need help.
Remi will genuinely be the best mom!!! She is so smart and beautiful and positive. I just love her!!!
I NEEDED this episode. I was fighting tears.
I struggle with PCOS. Weight gain on and off the birth control, terrible acne, and the facial hair; boy did i get bullied about the chin hair, and debilitating depression.
Thank you Remi for talking about this. This year has been a struggle especially battling my mental health but im happy you're using your platform to share awareness.
Thank you for being our voice.
#cysters
i don’t have pcos but listening to remi talk about her weight and everything really hit me. i’m diabetic, just recently diagnosed and i’m in metformin. struggled so much as a kid to lose weight even when i was being active. i turned to unhealthy habits. this podcast brings so much comfort to me and i just have to thank you, alisha and remi. ❤
just from remi bringing up her high cortisol + insulin resistance in pod episodes and vlogs in the past year, i’ve been able to learn i have both as well and hormonal imbalances (through long months of blood work and ultrasounds)! i’m 19 and have always felt my appearance and struggles with energy, acne, etc were my fault. as of this past month, i’m finally on my treatment journey and learning what feels best for my body. remi, if you’re reading this, i haven’t felt this alive ever! i owe my life to you, genuinely. thank you for being brave enough to share what you’ve been through
Remi I just want to say thank you soooo much for sharing your experience, I got diagnosed with PCOS in 2021/2022. It has been a struggle snd hearing your story and what you do, gives me hope and makes me feel not alone bc everyone around me don’t understand or have PCOS. Please keep opening up about your experience and your PCOS. 💕💕💕
okay but an Elle and Blair guest pod would be AMAZING
Remi is such an advocate for health. And Alisha being the supportive BF. I love to see it ❤
I’m currently in the process of testing for PCOS and other medical issues related to hormones and fertility issues and I’m only 17, so remi being so honest makes me feel so much more comfortable and i appreciate you two so much, thank you for being so honest, love you guys ❤️
Remi, as someone who was diagnosed with PCOS at 13 and never educated by doctors about it, you have been such an hugely incredible role model and inspiration to me! I started my PCOS treatment/management when you started opening up about your journey. Thank you for being the PCOS older sister I always wanted
i went to a specialist for endometriosis and luckly got diagnosed suuuper quickly and early stages. after going through lots of reddit threads and listening to remy it seems that going to a specialist (even if its super expensive and hours away) is the best thing you can do for yourself if you think you have any gynecological issues (pcos, endo, etc). i dont know if it’s because we’re women but our female specific illnesses are not taken seriously, addressed, or researched. I hope everyone finds healing and a specialist
Remi you are honestly amazing. Ive been going through some body issues. and my doctor mentioned 60% of female with PCOS are overweight, so most doctors dont look at the other 30% females who aren't. He told me I might have PCOS and thats why the other 3 doctors I saw did not think of it. Ladies please see multiple doctors if you feel you aren't being heard.
I just want to say, Remi you’ve inspired me to finally schedule my doctors appointment to figure out what is going on with my body.
I’ve related so much to everything you said involving your symptoms and how tired you feel no matter what.
In the last 2-3 years I’ve gained weight consistently no matter how I’m eating or exercising. I was working out with a friend and she had actually been way less strict with her eating and she was dropping lbs, meanwhile I stayed exactly the same. It’s created such a horrible mindset for me and I can’t continue to let this affect me.
So even though I’m not sure what I’ve personally got going on, I want to say thank you for speaking about your PCOS because you are inspiring others to vocalize their concerns with their doctors and not be afraid to stand up for themselves if they aren’t getting the right care!
Love you both! 🫶🏼
Blair was the first UA-camr I watched as well! Loved her videos! Her first room tour with the colorful comforter is what made me start watching UA-cam videos!
Also, Im in the same situation with PCOS and my body takes sugar like a diabetic is exactly what my doctor said! Its been so hard and having to go through so many emotions and my husband just not understanding what was going on with me in the beginning being always moody, vs now where he understands and can handle me better! I am trying to get pregnant now and Im so glad you started figuring out your hormones early because its been taking us a while! And my doctor said always start to adjust everything couple years before you want kids! But the time will come when its right and that goes with everything for us PCOS girlies❤
I have been a silent remi watcher for years lol . But I am always rooting for you girl . So proud of your journey! Can’t wait to see what the future holds for you !
Thank you so much for sharing Remi ❤ as someone who struggles with it, it’s so important to have visibility and perspective within our community!! Thank you for being open and vulnerable about your journey!! It will help SO many people ❤❤❤
Remi, YEARS ago I heard you talk about your PCOS and your experience resonated with me led me to get help❤ thank you so much for speaking out, you literally changed my life
Absolutely crying at the "when I have kids..." comment. Alisha nailed it. I love seeing Remi happy and her cup full.
Don’t have PCOS but I’m here to hear everything ❤
Thank you so much remi for sharing your experience. I’ve made an appointment to finally talk to my doctor about my concerns all because you’re the one person who has opened up and shared their story and really made a connection with us. i never felt so seen as i have when you talk about your PCOS journey. thank you SO MUCH remi. from all of us ❤❤
Remi, I have been struggling with 3 periods a month, cystic acne, mood swings, all of the symptoms on my IUD. I just made an appt to see a hormone specialist. I haven’t been to the doctor in a year. Thank you for the push!!!!❤
I needed this conversation more than anything. I relate to every single thing Remi felt and experienced. I’m 28 and I’ve suspected I have PCOS since I was 22, but I’ve seen 3 different gynos since then and they all said “you probably do, but there’s no test for it” and they just put me on birth control with no explanation for why, but just said I needed to force a period every month or I wouldn’t be healthy. I quit the BC on my own about 2 years ago after the horror stories of the effects of long term BC, and subsequently stopped having a period. All this time I’ve been consistently gaining weight. So then when I had 3 periods in the last 9 months that lasted 2 months each, I finally decided to put aside my my gyno trauma and find someone for a consult and not stop trying new docs until someone would finally listen. I was blessed to find my INCREDIBLE gyno on the first try. I came in with 12 pages of handwritten notes about my whole health experience since puberty and requested to run every panel in the book. She verbally diagnosed me with PCOS right there and said the labs would confirm or deny the diagnosis, but she was pretty confident I did have it. I told her I needed to get my weight under control because I’ve been scared to go on vacation on an airplane due to being uncomfortable and having to ask for a seatbelt extender. I told her I needed to stop feeling like I wanted to take a nap after carrying my laundry basket up the stairs. I was SO NERVOUS to ask about semaglutide but she immediately said she thought I would be a fantastic candidate for it and she has had many patients with PCOS see tons of success with it. She also told me she was worried about the heavy extended bleeding, which led to a biopsy and then a surgery to confirm that my uterus has precancerous cells. I am now on treatment which will hopefully get rid of the cells and prevent them from turning into cancer and me needing a hysterectomy, when I’m not married and don’t have kids yet. I owe my doctor EVERYTHING. I am so glad I came into the appointment with a game plan and made it known what I wanted, what I needed and showed her I meant business because she took my concerns seriously which led to a diagnosis that likely has saved my ability to have kids in the future which I so desperately want. PCOS is such a common condition these days and symptoms begin at puberty or in high school for some girls and it needs to be taught in health class!!!! I am so glad we have options like semaglutide now to treat this condition and give me my life back! I heard someone say managing/losing weight with insulin resistance, whether it’s diabetes or PCOS, is a FULL. TIME. JOB. And I…was shocked at the accuracy 🤯 my biggest fear is passing along PCOS to my daughters someday, and I pray so fiercely that I don’t, but I am SO INCREDIBLY grateful that I am educated now and can advocate for their health early on if needed. Obesity doctors I’ve listened to online have said semaglutide and other GLP-1 meds have been around and they have been prescribing them to patients for over 20 years!! I was shocked at that realization because of how demonized they’ve become by the public and even some doctors who are set in their ways and not interested in learning new information and changing their minds. After my surgery when pathology confirmed the precancerous cells, I was referred to a gynecological oncologist and I told him I was working on a plan to start semaglutide with my gyno and he suggested I do gastric sleeve surgery before trying semaglutide because “GLP-1s are brand new and are known to cause cancer.” At that time I had done about 10,000 hours of research into GLP-1s, including reading a handful of medical journals that unequivocally denied the connection or link between GLP-1s and cancer. I was floored that he would say that, because obviously he either had a bias and didn’t do his research, or knew the truth and hoped I didn’t, so that I would schedule a $20,000 surgery with his buddy to do an irreversible surgery that for 75% of patients ends up in them getting on a GLP-1 after surgery anyway due to gaining the weight back. So obviously some doctors aren’t the best and I urge every single patient to DO YOUR RESEARCH for anything a doctor ever tells you. The internet is a WEALTH of knowledge and if you can’t find proof online backing up a doctor’s claims, it may be time to find a new doctor. Luckily when I went back to my beloved gyno and told her what the oncologist said and what I had learned in my research, she told me that she supported my decision to do semaglutide and reminded me that if it is not the right thing for me, the surgery is always still on the table and we can pivot. But I told her I didn’t appreciate him spreading unsupported/inaccurate information as if it was the Gospel Truth, and she agreed with me that he was inappropriate in saying that. Lastly, I teared up about the “you always used to say IF I have babies and now you’re saying WHEN I have babies” because this is me 😭 since I was 22 and learned about PCOS, I started saying IF I ever have kids because I thought I was actively participating in a lie saying “when I have kids” knowing that I would likely struggle if there was even a small possibility. I now have HOPE for the future that I will someday be able to take an everything shower without needing a nap afterwards and I will be able to fit on roller coasters when I go to my favorite place on earth, Disney World. I find joy in knowing I will have kids someday and that’s on GLP-1s. 🥲 Thank you so much for this conversation because 95% of people who don’t agree with GLP-1s are speaking about a topic they know absolutely NOTHING about. This conversation alone will be the seed that someone or many people need to take their life back. 🤟🏼
Remi - Thank you for sharing your story and experience! I am a newer listener (joined from Zane and Heath); however, I relate to your story in figuring out the root of the hormonal issues. I have been diagnosed then undiagnosed with PCOS 2x, and most recently have a new diagnosis of Endometriosis. I have had negative experiences with medical providers over the years, and recently switched to a new provider team which has been a breath of fresh air! I have needed to advocate for myself in these settings which has been extremely helpful, as well as asking questions and getting second opinions. I appreciate your sharing your vulnerabilities around the symptoms of PCOS as it helps me normalize my own insecurities.
remi you have no idea how inspiring you are to us! i have recently been diagnosed with pcos and hearing your journey has been so comforting and validating. this is definitely one of my favorite episodes and i love and appreciate you girls so so much
I LOVED THIS EPISODE! I resonate with you guys SOO much; I was diagnosed with PCOS at 16 and it has been a huge struggle in my life. I went to the gynecologist last week and talked about what I felt and what route we should take in order to help me. Remi seeing your vlogs talking about it so openly helped me make sure I was going to the correct doctor and speaking up for myself! Love you guys soo much
Thank you for making me not feeling alone ❤️ I always hated the fact that explaining that I have PCOS and insulin resistance, people just don’t understand!! So the fact that I was justified and can feel that others people feel the same way makes me so happy. 🌸 wishing you and all of us the best moving forward 😊
I haven’t started the video yet, but REMI i just wanted to say I have the same struggle with PCOS and castor oil packs and holistic medicine have literally saved my life
I never comment, but this podcast meant so much to me. Remi you were diagnosed with PCOS the same time that I was. I was 18 and was told at the doctor because I was showing all the symptoms and looked online for understanding of it. I already followed you and you posted the video explaining that you were diagnosed with PCOS as well and it was a blessing to me to see someone else diagnosed with the same thing as me because I was feeling so alone. I have followed your journey while working on my own and it has meant the world to me that you talk about your experience. Thank you for being so open. I am now trying to have children and I as well have severe PCOS. I am praying over your journey and I love you both so much for talking about it! Thank you to Alisha too for being such a kind and supportive best friend! PCOS is hard to understand and can be horrible to deal with and having a supportive community is so important. Thank you again and know it means the world to me! Remi you are so strong and you are a role model for me in taking care of myself and being kind to myself through the process! Proud of you! You are so beautiful and confident and I aspire to be more like you! 💖
I’ve been on my PCOS journey for 2 years now. I literally got tested because of your vlogs Remi. I feel like we have very similar stories. Watching this podcast was very inspiring. I’m still trying to find the best options for my PCOS and hope I too can feel better in my body. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you for this! My doctor just labeled me as a fat person and my issues is all because of my weight and not the pcos. They are so focused on my eating and food and telling me to work out. I just feel alone and no doctor will listen to me. I will now be searching for a doctor close by for pcos. My doctor checked my blood for sugar and found out i have high cholesterol. They act like pcos is nothing but a deal. Iam so happy for you Remi! Iam 35 and want to have another baby and it’s so hard.
This is so nice to hear about. I was diagnosed with PCOS 6 years ago and it’s completely changed my life. Now we’re in year 2 of trying to start our family and I’m realizing PCOS will never let me forget about it. It’s nice to here someone else’s story !
You can be PCOS free in about a year if you eat less than 20g carbs per day.
✅ *Eat these foods - no limit* ✅
• Meat (unprocessed) 🍖🍗🥩🥓
• Sea food (unprocessed) 🐟🦀🦞🦐
• Eggs 🥚🍳
• Butter/Ghee 🧈
• Salt 🧂
• Water 💧
⚠️ *Eat only very, very small portions of these foods:* ⚠️
• Dark green vegetables 🥦🥬🥒🧄
• Milk, cream, yogurt, cheese 🥛 🧀
❌ *Do not eat these foods:* ❌
• Bread, rice, grains, noodles 🍞🥖🍚🍜
• Candies, sweets, sugary drinks, alcohol 🍭🧃🍺
• Sweet vegetables 🥕🥔🌽🫑
• Fruits, fruit juice, honey 🍇🍌🍓🍯
• Seeds, nuts, beans 🫒🥜
It's all about keeping that insulin normal and steady.
I am happy to explain more, answer questions, or address comcerns.
ive always had male gynos and they were amazing doctors and the one female gyno i went to i had the worse experience and told me my symptoms were normal and suck it up , turns out had a very bad iron deficiency cause of my period and caused all these issues including mass hair loss fatigue and dizziness and it wasn't normal , health care system in Canada isn't better
Agreed. I just left a comment like this on a wild til 9 video as well.
My male gyno was the most active doctor I had to help me when I was trying to fix my period being non stop for months. My other two female gyno kept trying to put me on steroids or birth control but I was an athlete and I couldn’t do that. He was always listening to me and always checking on my progression.
@@IconVlog. honestly I don’t think people give enough credit for the male gynos ! I’m sure there’s good and bad .. I found the most throughout gynos have been males in my case as well ! Listened and help get to the bottom and didn’t minimize the issues ! And go well just take meds ! That’s not always the solution that’s masking a problem especially when it comes to hormones and imbalances
Great for you, Remi. As a person with health issues and a special needs child, you have to be with the right doctors and be a part of the health care process. You, the pharmacist and doctors have to be a team. Yes, advocate for yourself and do it loudly if you're not heard.
I think Alisha was trying to say "down play"not "dumb it down"😂❤
Yeah i was thinking she should be saying minimize instead not dumb down
I remember feeling so not in control of my body. I begged my Dr to check my hormones. Nope. So finally I decided myself to quit BC cold turkey and go to a hormone specialist. I took my body and life into my own hands. A year and a half later I feel more like myself than ever!! Go advocate for yourself!! If your Dr won't listen to how you truly feel or pushes medication go else where!! I now take basic supplements and I'm more healthy feeling inside than I ever have been! Push til you find real answers that help you feel better.
I never comment but Remi I have been diagnosed with PCOS since I was 13 and I’m now 26 and I just found a solution to my PCOS thank you for being so honest and vulnerable about your journey it’s such a lonely and hard thing to navigate
I know this episode is mainly about PCOS but one of the reasons I feel so connected to Remi is because I empathize with her whole journey so much, I was bullied because of my weight throughout middle school/high school and at 17, I got tired and guessed the best way to deal with it was to cut down calories and exercise as much as I could, ultimately developing an eating disorder. In 2020 I gained most of the weight back and after a long journey of learning, today I'm in the healthiest relationship with my body, mind and soul. Hearing Remi say she's found "true peace with her body" literally made me teary eyed, because I know what that feels like and I can literally feel the peace in her eyes while telling her story. Sending big hugs to Remi and Alisha too ✨
Remi, thank you for being a voice for people with PCOS and sharing your journey💕I’ve had PCOS for nearly a decade and it’s a constant silent struggle. I’m beginning my journey with loving my body and accepting it for what it is. Ily and thank you for sharing your experiences with the rest of us 🥰❤️
As a PCOS girlie I’ve never appreciated anything more. Love this pod and how open you are!!
I have PCOS and it has been terrible. I constantly am going to the doctors because of period irregularities and weight gain and they have no answers for me besides getting on birth control and I refuse! I asked my doctor if he could just tell me if I could get pregnant so I can tell a future partner and he just said "well you're not in a serious relationship yet, so we can figure out if you can get pregnant when you're planning on having a family". I just appreciate you so much more after this episode.
Also, I too struggled with an ED whenever I was a teenager in high school. I did the exact same thing. Less food, more exercise, to the point where I’d pass out at the gym and still go do more. I’d also count every single calorie that went into my mouth, even on holidays, and beat myself up if I ever strayed from it. Rem, you are so SO strong!!!
Thank you so much Remi & Alisha for talking about this! YOU are the reason I found out I had PCOS. I am still struggling to find a doctor to listen to me and take my symptoms seriously. I keep getting told to just take birth control but that isn't what I want.
I am on a GLP1 currently myself & I also have yet to have a negative side effect.
I remember so strongly the first episode. I was walking to work, pregnant with my firstborn. I was so sick so I had you in my headphones, walking in the forest and having to take breaks because of nausea. I’ve followed this podcast ever since ❤️
As a woman who also has pcos in the uk, the lack of awareness in the medical field still is shocking. You know your body best, if you think something is wrong, advocate for yourself! You know when somethings not right.
Thank you for being so open Remi!
I have endometriosis and a b12 & iron deficiency so I share a lot of the same symptoms as you. Learning how to take care of ourselves is very important and empowering!
As someone who’s been told all her life she has a hormonal imbalance and then recently got a new doctor who completely shut that down without the proper questions, I hear you Rem! It’s so frustrating to be talked down to when you know your own body.
So, I have PCOS I’m a mom of three little humans and my PCOS has gotten really bad at this point. (I also suffer from endometriosis) I’ve been so scared to ask my dr about trying these medications because of the stigma. I know he won’t judge me (yes a man… but the best OBGYN I’ve ever had!) I’m constantly going with two mobile children and carrying around another but have stayed the same weight. I have breastfed for a year and never lost a pound. This has given me a little more courage to talk to him about it. Thank you and also, love ya Rem!
It's really nobodys place to judge your health decisions. Join GLP1 support groups. We hype each other up. It's a journey well worth it I'm 4 months in
Can we have Alisha talk about her journey? With like depression and medications?
i remember when you guys announced PB i was SO excited because i had already been watching both of your channels for years (vlog channels and mains) and you were my two favorite youtubers- i had already seen u guys becoming friends and loved that but this was the content i NEEDED from you two! i don’t think ive ever missed an episode, i love you both so much you’ve been with me for ALL the ups and down the without even knowing and for that i’ll be forever grateful
I hope you know how important you talking about your pcos struggles on here means. I just finally got diagnosed and treated for pcos today, the feeling is so validating knowing I knew I wasn't making up my symptoms. Thank you for talking about your story.
I got diagnosed with insulin resistance and low iron and the moment I started medication I realized how awful I truly felt on a daily basis before. Not being tired all day or after eating was insane to me and knowing that’s how “normal” people felt on the regular was crazy and so validating, like Remi said.
(27:05)I immediately had to hit the pause button and jump over to the comment section. I ,also, was not getting regular periods in my late teenage years. Was taken to the doctor, prescribed birth control, and also not told that I have PCOS. Only a few months ago I found out that I was diagnosed with PCOS in my late teens. Recently was getting my Nexplanon removed, and that is when I was informed about the PCOS. For ten plus years I was living, and not fully understanding why my body was feeling the way it was. I’ve always been such a fan of Remi, and felt like I could relate to her in certain aspects of her life. However, more than ever I feel like I can relate to Remi! Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us. Especially in regard, to your PCOS journey. I feel like I’m only now hearing more and more women talk about PCOS. It’s nice to hear that you’re not the only one experiencing these things, and that you’re not alone. Thank you Remi 🫶🏼
i have pcos, still struggling to lose weight and get energy, this has made me want to go back to the doctors and get more support with it ❤
Love you Rem! Thank you for speaking about PCOS and your journey. You were brave sharing such personal aspects of your journey both physical and mental/emotional. I had a very similar journey as you from childhood to now with my recent diagnosis. It makes me feel so much less alone and less like I’ve somehow failed at being a woman ♥️ I loved this episode so much, it made me tear up and feel understood.
Some advice for when you are advocating for yourself in a medical setting! Request whatever scan or procedure you would like completed and if it is denied be sure to ask for it to be clearly documented in your medical record and the reason why. If you’re unsure if it will be documented as requested send a message to your provider recapping the discussion and decision that occurred at the visit.
Sometimes it’s not the provider but the insurance blocking you. There are some cases where insurance will require other assessments to be completed first. In which case that would be clearly explained to you. The provider will send a Prior Authorization for the procedure to the Insurance to confirm if it’ll be covered by insurance and what will be paid by you. The denial sometimes happens at that point which means you will have to jump through more hoops first. It’s so tough but advocating for yourself is so important!!!
I got put on a birth control pill when i was 14(im 24 now) bc they said i have PCOS and that was that was the last time they did anything about it and i have a lot of mental health problems and it got to the point that i was so depressed all the time i had to go to the hospital for a while and they took me off the birth control and changed my depression and anxiety meds and ive been feeling so much better mentally but ive gained so much weight and thats making me feel worse but thank you remi for talking about all this bc it makes me feel validated
thank you for talking about your journey with PCOS Remi. I was diagnosed earlier this year, even tho i knew i had it for long, and i'm still searching for a doctor that will listen to me
You don't need a doctor in order to reverse your PCOS. a good doctor will certainly help, but they aren't necessary.
Eat less than 20g carbs per day to reverse your PCOS in about a year.
✅ *Eat these foods - no limit* ✅
• Meat (unprocessed) 🍖🍗🥩🥓
• Sea food (unprocessed) 🐟🦀🦞🦐
• Eggs 🥚🍳
• Butter/Ghee 🧈
• Salt 🧂
• Water 💧
⚠️ *Eat only very, very small portions of these foods:* ⚠️
• Dark green vegetables 🥦🥬🥒🧄
• Milk, cream, yogurt, cheese 🥛 🧀
❌ *Do not eat these foods:* ❌
• Bread, rice, grains, noodles 🍞🥖🍚🍜
• Candies, sweets, sugary drinks, alcohol 🍭🧃🍺
• Sweet vegetables 🥕🥔🌽🫑
• Fruits, fruit juice, honey 🍇🍌🍓🍯
• Seeds, nuts, beans 🫒🥜
It's all about keeping that insulin normal and steady.
I am happy to explain more, answer questions, or address concerns.
I rarely ever comment on videos but I want to say a huge thank you to you remi because I too had a very similar experience with my own PCOS symptoms. At a young age I always blamed my body for not looking or acting a certain way. Almost two years ago now the symptoms were at an ultimate high and I remember seeing a vlog where you talked about your own diagnosis that ultimately led me to finally ask a doctor about potentially having PCOS. That started my own long journey where I ultimately got diagnosed with both endometriosis and PCOS and had to have surgery. Thankfully I’m a lot better now but for such a long time I didn’t realize the immense impact PCOS had on things other than just my weight. You so beautifully summarized other symptoms like mental health that I never realized for me were directly related. I just finished this podcast in tears because for once I felt so validated by my experience knowing that others have gone through it. I will be sharing this video with my friends and family for them to hopefully understand everything. Thank you for being so vulnerable and open about things like this because it really does make a huge impact.
Having PCOS and finally learning what it really is/involves and what that means for me, has been an eye opener as to why a plethora of my issues I have physically, emotionally , and mentally are all connected to each other and are symptoms of PCOS. It sucks, but knowledge is wealth, so now I can work with it. Thanks sm for sharing your story Remi! 💕
i don’t have PCOS but i’ve struggled with an eating disorder for a long time and this episode was so helpful thank you both so much for being so open also I love you Rem you’ve been through so much (you too alisha) you are both incredible
Thank you Remi for sharing 😊 I also struggle with pcos and I’m still trying to find the right doctor.
Thank you so much for talking about it ❤
I am a type one diabetic with PCOS and had insulin resistance and no period for more than seven years without a pill. I started on Ozempic about a year ago, and my blood sugar levels got so balanced that I didn’t have to inject as much insulin as I used to, which is incredible.
I’ve also had my period every month for the past five months naturally ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, whereas before, I didn’t get it for seven years. This medicine has changed my life. I totally get the guilt you can feel while using such a popular medicine, but honestly, we don’t need to prove anything to anyone. We need this medicine to be on the same level as a normal person.
People don’t understand how sick you feel on a normal basis, especially with type 1 diabetes and essentially type 2 symptoms. It was so hard for me; my entire life revolved around balancing my blood sugar. I wasn’t sleeping at night. It was the worst.
Also, seeing all of my type 1 diabetic friends still struggle, but not as much as I did, made me feel so wrong. Why did I have worse diabetes than them?
I feel you so much, girl❤, and can’t thank you enough for talking about it so openly.
Blair's room tours are what started my UA-cam obsession when I was younger because room tours in general were my fav
I’d love to see Gracie Norton on here to talk about her PCOS journey and lifestyle changes as well! Loved all of this info as someone with PCOS
Remi you and I have had the same journey and I went through an extreme weight loss as well as an ED. I am crying thank you so much for this podcast and the answers. I was diagnosed at 12 and always struggled with my weight.
This podcast and basically unfiltered I look forward to every week!!
Thank you for sharing Remi! I resonate so much of my pcos with you. I’m so happy that you found someone who is listening to your needs. I hope I can find someone like that soon. My journey has been really tough but watching your progress has been so hopeful ❤❤❤
Love you girls & the transparency!! Remi you will be the best mother once the time comes around 🫶🏽
Conversations around women’s health and bodies are so important in a society where a lot of our education have been tailored towards men from non ethnic backgrounds
To Remi: I’ve been watching you since your Hawai’i days with your ex bestf😭. I’ve always looked at you as my favorite icon/influencer especially because I had so much in common with you: Asian and Pacific Islander (I’m Filipino / Hawaiian)and specifically because you aren’t skinny like all the influencers thrown in our media, and I say that in the best way possible because you are a real person on the internet that I actually feel I relate to. I’ve struggled with PCOS since high schoool and over 4+ different insurances and doctors, I’ve never been taken serious. I’ve always just been overweight as the doctors would tell me. When you went through your first health journey, I did too, except I basically starved myself for months and lost 50 pounds. And even then the doctors did nothing except “you should go on birth control” / “you aren’t exercising enough” and I’m simply to the point where I can’t afford any healthcare… When I found out you had PCOS too, I was like WOWWW we are the same. And I love that there is an influencer I can actually relate to. I swear you are the only “famous person” they can never make me hate. Thank you for making PCOS girlies feel validating. I hope you know you are a true inspiration to me🫶🏼.
I loved this episode. I resonated so much with Remi especially going through the struggle with weight and the eating disorder. This convo is so powerful and shows so much support and connection to others struggling with PCOS. Also, you’re glowing!
I started watching Pretty Basic in 2020. It was a rough year but you girlies made it so much brighter ✨ love you, girlies! 💗💗💗
I have been watching you both since middle school and i’m now 24 years old, i’ve grown up with your channels
i’ve been watching remi for so many years and have been listening/watching the podcast since the 1st episode. Remi, it’s truly so lovely to watch you shine and i’m so happy you’ve been able to come out the other side of figuring out all your hormones and PCOS journey. Absolutely adore both of you, it feels like i’m listening to my big sisters who give such great advice. loved this episode and love both of you!!🩷🩷🩷
I am one of those weird people who watch the video and listen to the audo because my adhd ass can’t focus and always hears a new part or learns a new thing. love y’all so so much. As someone who does not have a sister and has almost all boy cousins besides 1 but there’s a 30yr age gap I have loved listening and learning from y’all all these years have been watching/ listening since the beginning for both. alisha with the purple room and remi in the dorms! Keep living your life and documenting how you see fit. yalls health matters mental and physical 💜💜
Thank you so much for the support!! Is there anything we should cover on the podcast??
I needed this. As someone with PCOS, I have been trying to understand it but I feel like no one clearly talks about it or it's just the case of "it is different for everyone". it becomes so frustrating. when you brought up the point of getting off birth control to have a natural period this is what I've been trying to explain to my doctor. I went months without my period which i used to be very regular all the time. So now 2 years in I can only get my period through birth control but why and how do i make it become natural. i put myself down a lot because it's like my body can't function properly. So hearing about a Pcos specialist(which i never knew about) really gave me hope that I can get off of this pill. thank you, guys, for talking about this 💞
Love this podcast as it’s so relatable to me. I’ll be 36 in December & I also have PCOS. My weight has been up and down a good 50 pounds my entire life. We started to have fertility treatments but we had to stop bc of how expensive it was. We have adopted our son & we are super happy. There is still that lingering thought of wanting to try and have one of our own though. I’m considered geriatric when it comes to getting preggo. I think I’m happy enough..I just don’t want to get even older and regret not trying again. I’ve been with my hubby since 2005! Married since 2011. High school sweethearts ❤
Cheers, ladies, for keeping the struggles real! Takes guts to speak about fertility. So, it is much appreciated and creates a community where we can be open and honest while feeling comfortable. I really enjoy your podcast every mid-week here in Yorkshire, England! 💜✨️🎤🎧
Remi thanks for sharing your story! I have endometriosis- it took 13 years to get a diagnosis, get surgery and get on the right medication. The medical community has a long way to go when it comes to believing women (and basically anyone who’s not a cis/het/white man 🙄).
Book recommendations: Dr. Jen Gunter has written two, fact based, medically accurate books - Blood and The Vagina Bible.
And if you can get her on your podcast that would be amazing too!! 💛
I have felt like no matter how healthy I ate, how great I slept, how much I walked, how often I moved my body in a dynamic way… My body would not change. I felt puffy and inflamed. I recently went to a Women’s Naturopath and she ran my blood tests. She discovered I have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis…. Finally, all the things I knew did not feel right but assumed were normal were now validated.
Appreciate that you guys heard us about the chapters on the videos makes it easier to find parts I need to hear again 🫶🏾
So happy you finally found what's working for you Remi! ❤
After a year of trying to have a baby the dr said i have PCOS. He said i may not have the cysts in my ovaries but i have high testosterones, i dont ovulate and the only time i have gained weight was when i was off birthcontrol. Its crazy how pcos shows up differently on all of this. Now i need to see the dr you are seeing!
I’m glad you found help, as women’s health issues are often dismissed quickly when you are younger. I just spent 25 years of my adult life trying to figure out a health issue. Particularly with regard to weight gain, people are quick to blame you for failing to do xyz. As an older lady, my advice is don’t let them dismiss you. If you think your body is out of whack it most likely is!
I’ve been following Alisha since BEFORE schoolisha!!! MY TOP INFLUENCER FOREVER!!! But I LOVE REMMI thanks to Alisha. So relatable and fun
I didn’t have a period for 6+ months at a time and was prescribed progesterone pills to induce a cycle. Each time I got pregnant instead and have three healthy boys. I was diagnosed pcos at 19 and told I would struggle to have kids, it didn’t bother me at the time since my symptoms weren’t affecting me much until after having my kids (gaining rapid weight) I have been on semiglutide for 9 months and am no longer pre diabetic and feel 10 years younger. Wish this was available 10 years ago. I’m thankful I had a dr who understood womens health, haven’t found a dr since who actually cared like she did
As a fellow PCOS girly, this episode is so helpful. I also learned at 23 that I had PCOS and I resonate with everything you said so much. Thank you for sharing, Remi. 🤍
I was searching for podcasts about PCOS and stumbled across this episode. I’ve heard of Pretty Basic but I’ve never listened! Just wanted to say I loved this episode! I was diagnosed with PCOS about 2 years ago and have been deeply struggling with medical issues associated with PCOS and thyroid issues. I love when influencers who also have PCOS talk about it so openly because it raises awareness! Im so glad Remi is feeling better, im on my own journey of healing right now too 🎉 congrats on the engagement! And also I love seeing Alisha be such a good and supportive friend! Im now a new listener of Pretty Basic! 🫶🏻🤍
Thank you thank you thank you from a girl with pcos remi you make me feel so seen
It’s interesting how pcos is diagnosed with blood test and what I have endometriosis requires a surgery to diagnose and love you rem you are so strong queen
Thank you so much for this episode, I don't have PCOS - but Im pretty sure my sister does and her doctor has been useless to the point that he told her she had an STI and prescribed her the wrong medication for years! Literal negligence, but I am going to help her find a specialist and figure this out.
I’ve been listening to the podcast since the first episode!!! Watched the making on your youtube channels too! I love you guys both. Seeing Remi get engaged made me tear up and just seeing where u guys are now is just literally insane!!
It's been amazing to see the change in Remi! It gives me so much hope that I can have that energy and vibrancy she has now!
I really appreciate Remi being open and talking about this because I've been experiencing almost the same things these past few years and couldn't understand what was wrong with me. I never thought I had PCOS since I've had fairly normal periods compared to my sister (who has PCOS). But now I realize it's on a spectrum so I definitely plan to bring it up to my doctor when I have insurance again 😅