The Gut 360 Podcast
Episode 38: Trying to Conceive? PCOS, Endometriosis, Hormones & Preconception Nutrition with Megan Hallett
If you are trying to conceive, navigating PCOS, living with endometriosis, or wanting to better understand how to support your hormones before pregnancy, this episode is full of practical, evidence-based advice.
I’m joined by women’s health nutritionist Megan Hallett to discuss fertility, hormone health, preconception nutrition, and why so many women feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice online. Megan also shares how her own PCOS diagnosis at 18 shaped the work she does today.
We explore what really matters when it comes to supporting fertility, improving symptoms, and cutting through the noise.
• Megan’s personal journey with PCOS and women’s health
• Why hormone and fertility advice can feel overwhelming
• Common symptoms seen in clinic: irregular cycles, acne, hair loss, PMS and fertility struggles
• PCOS and endometriosis explained
• Where to begin with nutrition and lifestyle support for PCOS
• Supplements commonly used for PCOS and endometriosis
• Reducing inflammation and supporting hormone balance
• How to identify your fertile window
• What “Trimester 0” means and when to start preparing for pregnancy
• Foods, nutrients and supplements to prioritise when trying to conceive
• Egg quality, preconception health and avoiding fertility perfectionism
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Megan is a nutritional therapist specialising in PCOS, endometriosis, and fertility, and is a two-time cookbook author. She helps women address hormonal imbalances and reverse symptoms through tailored diet and lifestyle strategies. Diagnosed with PCOS at 18, Megan transformed her own health, restoring her cycles, reversing years of persistent hair loss, and clearing chronic acne, through nutrition, self-care, and lifestyle changes.
Today, she empowers women to understand the root causes of their symptoms and health conditions, with a mission to ensure that everyone she works with feels educated, empowered, and energised in all areas of life. Megan also consults for a range of women’s health start-ups, including supplement brands, cycle tracking apps, and blood testing companies, and she regularly speaks at workshops and events.
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About The Gut 360 Podcast
Welcome to The Gut 360 Podcast with Eli Brecher, a Registered Associate Nutritionist with a passion for gut health. This podcast will provide nutrition tips, mindset tools and actionable steps to help you thrive on your journey to a healthier gut and a happier you. The mission of this podcast is to empower you to optimise your nutrition and transform your gut health using a 360° approach to wellbeing, so that you can reclaim your life and unlock your full potential.
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