Episode 20

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24th Sep 2025

Fueling your fertility- Diet and PCOS with Ro Huntriss

Welcome back to another episode of The Fertility Podcast, and if you're listening in real time, it's September, which means it’s PCOS Awareness Month, and that’s exactly what we’re focusing on today.

In this episode, I’m joined by Ro Huntriss, an award-winning fertility dietitian and founder of Fertility Dietitian UK. Ro breaks down what PCOS is, how nutrition and lifestyle changes can make a real difference, and how to advocate for yourself, especially when you feel dismissed or misunderstood by healthcare professionals.

What we talk about

●    Why conversations about fertility nutrition are finally becoming more mainstream

●    What PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) actually means and how it shows up differently for everyone

●    The emotional impact of being dismissed by your GP and how to push for answers

●    How to identify insulin resistance and support your body through nutrition

●    The truth about carbs – why reducing carbohydrate load and choosing low glycaemic index foods helps

●    What a balanced, PCOS-friendly breakfast, lunch, and dinner can actually look like

●    The role of resistance training, HIIT, sleep, and stress in PCOS management

●    Understanding supplements like inositol and when they might help

●    How to advocate for yourself with your GP using NHS resources and tracking symptoms

●    Misconceptions about fertility and PCOS – and why hope and progress are still possible

●    Managing the mental load of trying to conceive while navigating PCOS

●    Why support, education, and specialist care can change the journey completely

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If you’ve found your route to parenthood hasn’t been straightforward, The Fertility Podcast is for you. From how to optimise your fertility to getting pregnant naturally, navigating IVF, understanding donor conception or surrogacy to how to prepare for a life without children. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Created by Natalie Silverman, a former fertility patient in 2014 Natalie set about speaking to experts and sharing lived experience and expert interviews In 2019 Kate Davies, an independent fertility nurse consultant joined as co-host and from 2023-2024, Kate hosted the podcast solo sharing more of her expert insight and stories from her patients. As The Fertility Podcast reached its 10th anniversary the decision was taken to cease publishing.. until now. The Fertility Podcast is proud to partner with Fertility Action, a new UK charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by infertility, secondary infertility, or sub-fertility. Together, we aim to amplify our mission of education, empowerment, and support. Fertility Action combines patient advocacy with expert knowledge to offer peer support, therapy, and reliable information. They are also committed to improving fertility care access, raising awareness, and driving research to advance understanding and treatment.

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