- PCOS Challenge
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PCOS Challenge Format Reality Created by Sasha Ottey No. of seasons 1 No. of episodes 13 total Production Executive producer(s) William R. Patterson
Sasha OtteyRunning time 30 min Broadcast Picture format 480i (SDTV) Original run 2010 – Present PCOS Challenge is a reality television series produced to bring greater awareness about polycystic ovary syndrome and support to women living with PCOS.[1] The show addresses common PCOS symptoms and related conditions including infertility, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, anxiety and depression, and hirsutism. The television series is executive produced by William R. Patterson, CEO of The Baron Solution Group,[2] and Sasha Ottey, President of PCOS Challenge, Inc.
PCOS Challenge, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides support for women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome through television and radio programming, educational workshops, and online and offline support networks.[3][4] Sasha Ottey is a clinical and research microbiologist. Ottey started PCOS Challenge after her PCOS diagnosis in 2008.[5]
Contents
Season one
The show follows ten women with PCOS who are coached by registered dietitian Rebecca Mohning, fitness trainer Josef Brandenburg, and clinical psychologist Ruth Wittersgreen. The women are also guided by alternative and traditional medical experts including reproductive endocrinologists, dermatologists, acupuncturists, and naturopathic physicians.[6]
Episodes
In each episode, the women share their experiences living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and learn ways to overcome their personal challenges with the condition.
Ep # Title 1 "Intro to PCOS Challenge" The cast and coaches are introduced. The women share some of their biggest struggles living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Clips of their application videos are shown. Other experts, including reproductive endocrinologists, a dermatologist, an internist, a lipidologist, and a naturopathic physician, give their insight about PCOS. They explain what PCOS is, the symptoms and common treatments. The experts also discuss ways women with PCOS can reduce their risk for life-threatening related diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
The women share what is at stake for them if they don't take the condition seriously and start making necessary lifestyle changes.[7]2 "PCOS Nutrition and Exercise Essentials" The women meet with the coaches for their assessments and action plans for the 13-week challenge. They also meet with Fitness Coach Josef Brandenburg and Nutrition Coach Rebecca Mohning. Josef starts them on their first workout plans, and Rebecca takes the ladies to the supermarket to give them tips about shopping for food.
Host Sasha Ottey also visits some of the women’s homes to take a peek into their kitchens and cabinets to see the types of foods that they have in their homes. Sasha gets a chance to also speak to some of the spouses to see how they are handling the changes.[8]3 "PCOS Group Process" The women meet with Emotional Wellness Coach Dr. Ruth Wittersgreen and engage in a group session where they share their emotional and psychological burdens of having PCOS. The women discover similarities and differences between themselves and start to form a stronger bond with each other.
Dr. Wittersgreen also meets with some of the women individually to speak about how PCOS affects their relationships and quality of life. She also shares ways to take steps to start improving the effects of PCOS on their emotional health.[9]References
- ^ PCOS Magazine - Volume 3, Issue 1, Spring 2010, p.6
- ^ http://www.prweb.com/releases/pcos/polycystic-ovarian/prweb4412974.htm
- ^ Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association
- ^ PCOS Magazine - Volume 2, Issue 2, Nov/Dec 2009, p. 26-27
- ^ http://pcoschallenge.org/about.aspx
- ^ PCOS Challenge Television Show Cast
- ^ PCOS Challenge Television Show Episode 01
- ^ PCOS Challenge Television Show Episode 02
- ^ PCOS Challenge Television Show Episode 03
External links
Categories:- 2000s American television series
- American reality television series
- American documentary television series
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