FERN Rising Podcast with Dr. Ashley Burton
FERN Rising is a women’s health and fertility podcast focused on hormonal balance, strength training, nutrition, and cyclical wellness, hosted by Dr. Ashley Burton. This show is the evolution of The Dr. Ashley Burton Podcast and reflects the growth of a holistic movement rooted in evidence-based care and body literacy.
Dr. Ashley Burton is a chiropractor and fertility nutrition coach who helps women restore their health naturally by supporting hormones, optimizing metabolism, and building strong, resilient bodies. Each episode explores practical strategies for improving fertility, regulating the menstrual cycle, preparing for pregnancy, supporting postpartum recovery, and creating long-term hormonal health.
Topics include fertility awareness, cycle tracking, metabolic health, prenatal and postnatal fitness, real food nutrition, stress physiology, and modern women’s health through a functional and cyclical lens. Whether you are trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, or simply seeking to understand your body better, this podcast offers grounded education and actionable tools for every stage of womanhood.
FERN Rising is your space to build strength, reclaim trust in your body, and rise into your most vital season of health.
FERN Rising Podcast with Dr. Ashley Burton
87: PCOS Has a New Name? Understanding the Shift From PCOS to PMOS
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In today’s episode of FERN Rising, Dr. Ashley Burton explores one of the biggest recent updates in women’s health and fertility medicine: the proposed renaming of PCOS to PMOS, which stands for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.
Inspired by recent discussions shared by Fiona McCulloch and emerging international endocrine consensus statements, this episode dives into why many experts believe the term “PCOS” no longer accurately reflects the complexity of the condition. This conversation goes far beyond “ovarian cysts.”
Dr. Ashley breaks down:
• why insulin resistance is central to PCOS physiology
• how metabolism, hormones, inflammation, and ovulation are interconnected
• why many women with PCOS are overlooked or dismissed
• the differences between lean PCOS and insulin-resistant PCOS
• how elevated insulin impacts testosterone, ovulation, acne, and fertility
• why blood sugar regulation is foundational for symptom improvement
You’ll also learn practical, evidence-based strategies to support PCOS naturally, including:
• protein-focused nutrition
• why breakfast matters for hormone health
• balancing carbohydrates properly
• resistance training for insulin sensitivity
• cycle tracking and Fertility Awareness Method charting
• inflammation reduction and lifestyle support
• commonly discussed supplements including inositol, NAC, magnesium, omega-3s, and vitamin D
This episode reframes PCOS as what it truly is: a complex endocrine and metabolic condition that deserves more comprehensive support than simply “go on the pill” or “lose weight.” Whether you are navigating irregular cycles, fertility challenges, acne, blood sugar instability, or simply wanting to better understand women’s metabolic and hormone health, this episode offers an empowering and evidence-based perspective on modern PCOS care.
Resources and references mentioned:
• Fiona McCulloch
• Emerging PMOS consensus discussions
• Educational PCOS review materials
• Fertility Awareness Method education
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