Our Emotions and Nutrition – Improved Living with PCOS
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 5:55 PM | by
PCOS TV |
PCOS Challenge coaches Rebecca Mohning, RD and Ruth Wittersgreen, PhD speak about emotional health and good nutrition for PCOS.
Our emotional state can play a huge role in the decisions that we make. Depression, anxiety, body image and self esteem issues are things that many women with
PCOS live with, and these can affect the way we choose to nourish our bodies. Rebecca Monhing and Dr. Ruth Wittersgreen share ways to improve nutritional and emotional balance.
Rebecca Mohning
Registered Dietitian |
Rebecca Mohning is a registered dietitian and a certified personal trainer. Rebecca received her Bachelor’s degree in dietetics and her graduate degree in exercise and sports science from Iowa State University. She also has a personal training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. |
Rebecca previously worked as the dietitian for Iowa State University’s Wellness Center. Her work there provided her with the opportunity to work with college athletes, as well as counsel students on weight management and eating disorders. Currently, Rebecca works at the George Washington University’s Weight Management Center and Women’s Heart Program.
Ruth Wittersgreen
Clinical Psychologist
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Dr. Wittersgreen is a clinical psychologist who has been providing psychotherapy for over 12 years. She works with people to help them recover from past trauma or grief, to manage depression, and to overcome anxiety. |
Dr. Wittersgreen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida and a Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina-Columbia. She did her Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at James Madison University. Dr. Wittersgreen helps individuals and couples achieve healthier sexual functioning and greater fulfillment in their relationships. She addresses the emotional components of many health difficulties, including infertility, and helps individuals to cope with disability and change health behaviors.
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