Books and Skeins Podcast

PCOS Awareness Series: Psychological effects of PCOS

Living in the world is not so easy, living with PCOS can make it hard.This is third episode in the PCOS Awareness Series and I'll be talking about the psychological effects of PCOS from my own perspective. Women living with PCOS might experience mental health issues in varying degrees.
It is advised to see a counsellor if necessary and also join support groups to feel a sense of community.
To all my cysters, you're not alone👩‍❤️‍👩
Thank you for listening ❤️

PCOS Awareness Series: Nutrition and PCOS

'Food fixes things' and for a condition like PCOS, this statement is hardly cliché. This is the second episode in the PCOS Awareness Series and i'll be talking about nutrition in relation to PCOS. I'm basically being honest about the dietary expectations and rules that i had to deal with and i'm still dealing with.
The solutions shared in this episode are not substitute to consulting a doctor or possibly a nutritionist.
Thank you for listening.

PCOS Awareness Series: Basic overview of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

September is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Awareness Month. As a young lady living with this condition, i'll be using my platform to spread word about PCOS. In this episode, i give a basic explanation of this condition which includes definition,symptoms or clinical features, possible causes and a couple of tests useful in diagnosis. I also share my journey living with PCOS and helpful resources to help you get more knowledge.
Resources include;
BOOKS
1. PCOS SOS byFelice Gersh with Alexis Perella
2. Psychological aspects of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome by John .A. Barry
3. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome,Second Edition by the Cambridge University Press
Bonus books
1.Metabolism Reset Diet by Alan Christianson
2. The Ultimate Metabolism Diet by Scott Ridgεn with Barbara Schiltz
3. Ikaria-lessons on food,life and longetivity from a Greek island where people forget to die by Diane Kochilas
WEBSITES
Healthline;https://www.healthline.com/health/polycystic-ovary-disease#:~:text=Polycystic%20Ovary%20Syndrome%20(PCOS)%3A%20Symptoms%2C%20Causes%2C%20and%20Treatment,-Medically%20reviewed%20by&text=Polycystic%20ovary%20syndrome%20is%20caused,and%20the%20diabetes%20drug%20metformin.
PCOS challenge;https://pcoschallenge.org/
PCOS Awareness Association;https://www.pcosaa.org/
PODCASTS
The PCOS girls podcast; https://open.spotify.com/show/04FGCoLVRted08oGu5PRJJ?si=cfe50b4eeacc4100
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Reading wrap up for August

Here to tell you about all the amazing books I read this month while also helping you update your TBR list (you're welcome😂)
A compilation of all the book titles and authors mentioned in this episode will be posted Instagram.
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Book review: Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn

Heyyy loves, it's book review o'clock and on this episode I review Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn.
This book is an all encompassing book about human relationships(it's really not all about romantic relationships😂 so give this book a chance)
It's an introspective book and you would be glad you picked up in the first place. If you've read this book,I would love to hear your opinions about it.
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Welcome back episode

Heyy there, the podcast has officially resumed for the second half of the year and I'm so exciteddddd😂
As usual I would be bringing to you the best of books and crochet in no particular order for your listening pleasure.
Here's my interview with Chizoba Katie:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LGjOSE8VrrQZOUREt4Yrw?si=ynxcEwvyQo2msW8qIAH7Nw
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Historical fiction: a fun history class

Heyyy
On this episode,I share with you my favorite historical fiction novels and just a bit of mythology cause I've been reading them lately.
The books talked about in this episode are:
1. The Rose Code by Kate Quinn.
2. Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn.
3. The Alice Network by Kate Quinn.
4. Burial rites by Hannah Kent.
5. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.
Bonus (mythology):
Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George.
Circe by Madeline Miller.
Thank you for listening ❤️

Let’s talk crochet🧶

On this episode,I share with you my crocheting journey and also not being able to monetize my art(mainly because I am full-time student😗 and it's my HOBBY)
Anyways thank you for listening ❤️ Ps: School is after my life😔Check out Crochetpreneur:https://crochetpreneur.com/

The highlight of May for me: Icelandic literature

The month of May was a pure delight and it's all thanks to the books I read about or set in Iceland.
Books in this episode are:
1. The Burial rites by Hannah Kent.
2. The little book of Icelanders by Alda Sigmundsdottir.
3. The book of tourists of Icelanders by Alda Sigmundsdottir.
4. Woman at 1000 degrees by Hallgrimur Helgasson.
5. Saga of Icelanders.
Others are:
Names of the sea for strangers in Iceland by Sarah Moss
The Northern Lights Lodge by Julie Caplin
Why did you lie? by Yrsa Sigurdardottir.
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Here’s an update loves🤭

On this episodes, I'm basically giving an update on how the podcast is fairing and also how I am doing as well.
Link to episode 5: https://anchor.fm/acrochetdiary/episodes/Book-review-Buried-beneath-the-boabab-tree-by-Adaobi-Tricia-Nwaubani-e23pks0
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