I read a study this week that made me pause. 587 women with PMOS. 84.5% of them had pathological scores on a validated body image scale. Not "some." Not "a subset." Eighty-four point five percent. ​ And here's the part that matters clinically: when researchers ran the numbers, poor body image wasn't just showing up alongside anxiety and depression scores in this group... it was independently linked to both, even after accounting for other factors. ​ Body image isn't a footnote to PMOS mental health. In this data, it's one of the main drivers. ​ I want to be careful here, because "just lose weight" is not what this means. What it means is: if a provider is only screening for depression or anxiety with a generic checklist, and never asks how someone feels about their body, they're missing one of the biggest levers in the room. ​ 📎 The study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39945793/ ​ If body image has been part of your PMOS experience, I'd love to hear how... good, bad, or complicated.

*"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."* — Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne) A little on-the-nose for a bear who's scared of everything... but also, exactly the reminder we all need sometimes. 👇 What's one brave thing you did this week, even if nobody clapped?

I’m really glad you’re here. This is an educational community for people interested in PCOS, metabolic health, and cycle health who want clearer understanding, without fear, extremes, or rigid rules. This is not a “keep up” space. It's a place to slow down, make sense of the noise, and build consistency in a way that actually fits real life. ✅ How to Get Started Step #1: Start Here [<3 minutes] Head to the Classroom and open Start Here. It’ll orient you to how this space works and where to begin. 👉 https://www.skool.com/shift-society/classroom Optional but helpful: If you’re new to Skool, downloading the app makes it much easier to check in and not forget this space exists.📱 Apple + Android Step #2: Say Hi 👋 Introducing yourself helps this feel like a community instead of a content library. Scroll down and say hello or use the easy icebreaker below. ✨ What You’ll Find Here 📋 Education to help you make sense of labs, symptoms, and options 💬 Learning around food, metabolism, cycles, stress, and energy 🧠 Reflection prompts to support clarity and prioritization ❤️ A community that values consistency over intensity No quick fixes. No Shame. No pressure to do everything at once. 🚫 What This Space Is Not • Medical care or a doctor–patient relationship • A place for peer-led treatment advice • Cure culture or protocol pushing This is a learning and growth space designed to increase understanding and autonomy. For British Columbia, Canada Residents Only If you live in BC, a free clarity call is available for those curious about exploring 1:1 naturopathic care. No obligation, just a conversation. Covered by most extended health plans. Book yours here. 👋 Say Hi Below Keep it simple, first name only is perfect.

Watcha up to this weekend?? Pools, kids soccer and gymnastics, birthdays ... and getting my robot lawn mower to find it's recharge station so it can finish cutting this grass lol ;) Mission Roro (the name we have for it)

*"One is holding the goal like a compass. The other like a measuring stick. A lot of the work is just trading the stick for the compass."* — me 🧭 or 📏 — which one's in your hand today? 👇