Learn all about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) with your hosts Tallene & Sirak! We are a husband and wife duo who specialize as a PCOS dietitian & a PCOS personal trainer to help break down the root causes of PCOS and provide you the best information on PCOS treatments, supplements, and much more! www.PCOSweightloss.org
Episodes
Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
What is the first thing you can do in helping someone with PCOS? On this PCOS Valentine edition, we explain what PCOS is, how symptoms can differ from woman to woman, and essential ways you can help your partner or friend with PCOS!
What can you do to help someone with PCOS? You'll learn the impact of insulin resistance, stress, and what you can do to help your partner/friend incorporate changes to her diet & lifestyle without putting unneeded pressure!
What if you don't like the foods she eats or don't understand how to work out together? We help explain how you can make meals you can modify and find activities that keep you active together!
What's the hardest part of getting your partner supportive of the PCOS lifestyle? We asked you on Instagram and gathered all the answers! Tune in to hear all your responses!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free! (bit.ly/The-Cysterhood-Membership)
Ovasitol Packets: 15% OFF prc code 292660 (bit.ly/Ovasitol)
PCOS Friendly CBD: 10% OFF code TheCysterhood (bit.ly/CBDpcos)
While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Known as The Period Girl and author of Fix Your Period, Nicole Jardim has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of women around the world in addressing a wide variety of period problems including PMS, irregular periods, PCOS, and more!
On this episode, we address common period problems and their root causes as well as solutions that can be applied methodically to improve hormone health! We also discuss different supplements for women with PCOS to help with periods.
You'll learn about hormonal hierarchy, as explained in Fix Your Period, and the impact of blood sugar, gut health, stress, and more on your period.
Nicole Jardim is a Certified Women's Health Coach, writer, speaker, mentor, and the creator of Fix Your Period. To find more resources and order her book, go to FixYour Period.com! You can also find Nicole Jardim on Instagram (@NicolemJardim) and NicoleJardim.com!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free! (bit.ly/The-Cysterhood-Membership)
Ovasitol Packets: 15% OFF prc code 292660 (bit.ly/Ovasitol)
PCOS Friendly CBD: 10% OFF code TheCysterhood (bit.ly/CBDpcos)
While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
PCOS is an endocrine disorder which can be amplified by endocrine disruptors in our own environment! On this episode, we explain the PCOS endocrine system, common endocrine disruptors to look out for, and estrogen dominance!
Many women with PCOS have estrogen dominance due to the chemicals in our environment that act upon estrogen receptors. We discuss how women with PCOS struggle with reducing these toxins and the impact when they bioaccumulate!
You'll learn the 3 common endocrine disruptors, how you can be exposed, and what you can do to cut out endocrine disruptors starting today!
We asked YOU what endocrine disruptors you have swapped, tune in to hear all the responses from fellow Cysters!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free! (bit.ly/The-Cysterhood-Membership)
Ovasitol Packets: 15% OFF prc code 292660 (bit.ly/Ovasitol)
PCOS Friendly CBD: 10% OFF code TheCysterhood (bit.ly/CBDpcos)
While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy)
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Did you know many pre-natals are designed for women who are already pregnant? As a result, these pre-natals contain vitamins and nutrients you don't need until you are pregnant!
On this episode, we discuss the PCOS fertility world with Dr. Mark Ratner including fertility supplements, treatments, and the importance of other nutrients that are beneficial for getting pregnant!
Why are women with PCOS often told to lose weight in order to get pregnant? We discuss common IVF practices and misconceptions regarding PCOS & fertility.
What essential vitamins should be found in a pre-natal? You'll learn the importance of certain vitamins and compounds such as Vitamin D and folate.
Fertility Supplements discussed:
1. Theranatal Core (Pre-natal for women trying to conceive) - 15% off PRC code 292660
2. Therenatal OvaVite (Pre-natal for women over 35 trying to conceive) - 15% off PRC code 292660
3. Therenatal One (Pre-natal for pregnant women) - 15% off PRC code 292660
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free! (bit.ly/The-Cysterhood-Membership)
While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy)
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Why do some women with PCOS experience hair loss on their scalp? On this episode, we discuss the causes of hair loss in women with PCOS and the treatment options available to reverse the symptoms!
Are there natural treatments? You'll learn tips to naturally treat hair loss that you can start as soon as today! We also go over common drug treatments that are available.
How should our hair be growing? We explain the process of healthy hair growth and how it can be affected by testosterone, stress, inflammation, the thyroid, and more!
Call our PCOS Weight Loss Hotline at 1-833-ASK-PCOS (1-833-275-7267). You can leave a question or tell us how we’ve helped you!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free! (bit.ly/The-Cysterhood-Membership)
Ovasitol Packets: 15% OFF prc code 292660 (bit.ly/Ovasitol)
PCOS Friendly CBD: 10% OFF code TheCysterhood (bit.ly/CBDpcos)
While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy)
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
What causes a woman with PCOS to have her period go missing? What can she do about it?
Dr. Lara Briden, author of Period Repair Manual, joins us to discuss her top tips to get your period back, what the pill is doing to our bodies, and the top natural contraception methods aside from birth control!
A naturopathic doctor with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Lara Briden teaches women how to naturally treat their hormones for better periods and provides actionable solutions using nutrition and supplementation.
To find more resources from Dr. Lara Briden, head over to her blog and website (www.larabriden.com) & social media pages (@larabiden).
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free! (bit.ly/The-Cysterhood-Membership)
Ovasitol Packets: 15% OFF prc code 292660 (bit.ly/Ovasitol)
PCOS Friendly CBD: 10% OFF code TheCysterhood (bit.ly/CBDpcos)
While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy)
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
PCOS is often called the "diabetes of the ovaries" because too much insulin can trigger high testosterone, which manifests as PCOS symptoms such as hair loss, acne, facial hair, irregular periods, and more!
On this episode, we'll discuss the impact of insulin resistance, the side effects, and what you can do to help heal your insulin resistance naturally!
Did you know 70-80% of women with PCOS are insulin resistant...What even is insulin resistance? You'll learn exactly how insulin resistance happens in the body, what symptoms it can lead to, and how you can help heal the insulin resistance from the root cause!
Only available with exclusive bonuses until January 8th, sign up to your 4 week PCOS Meal Prep & Workout Course! (bit.ly/4weekPCOSWeightLossCourse)
Ovasitol Packets: 15% OFF prc code 292660 (bit.ly/Ovasitol)
PCOS Friendly CBD: 10% OFF code TheCysterhood (bit.ly/CBDpcos)
While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy)
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
With the holidays & the new year around the corner, we are posting one of our most downloaded episodes of 2020, How to Go Gluten & Dairy Free!
What is the first step in going gluten & dairy free for PCOS? Should I cut out dairy or gluten first? This episode is a great guide for any Cyster thinking of going gluten & dairy free!
We give you the perfect tips on how to start with one meal at a time and highlight different ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner including our favorite brands!
We discuss how to set aside time to plan meals whether you are cooking for yourself and/or for others like family and friends.
You'll learn the research and information behind going gluten & dairy free and how you can decide if this is right for you and your PCOS!
We also answer your questions submitted on our Instagram poll "How can we help you go gluten & dairy free?" as well as read other Cysters advice on going gluten & dairy free and how it helped them with their PCOS!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free! (bit.ly/The-Cysterhood-Membership)
Ovasitol Packets: 15% OFF prc code 292660 (bit.ly/Ovasitol)
PCOS Friendly CBD: 10% OFF code TheCysterhood (bit.ly/CBDpcos)
While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy)
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Many women have inadequate levels of zinc and it has been shown that women with PCOS might have an increased need for zinc! On this episode, we highlight the benefits of zinc and whether you should be taking it for PCOS!
Are you experiencing hair loss? We discuss the role that Zinc plays in improving alopecia and hirsutism!
Do you take birth control? Birth control pills have been found to cause key nutrient depletions including Zinc! We talk about the importance of zinc for those on birth control and what you can do!
How to check for a deficiency? We go through different symptoms that can be a sign of zinc depletion! You'll learn the recommended daily amount of zinc as well as what foods you can add to your diet to avoid deficiency!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free! (bit.ly/The-Cysterhood-Membership)
Ovasitol Packets: 15% OFF prc code 292660 (bit.ly/Ovasitol)
PCOS Friendly CBD: 10% OFF code TheCysterhood (bit.ly/CBDpcos)
While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy)
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Can I drink alcohol with PCOS? On this episode, we cover all types of alcohol and whether it’s okay to drink with PCOS!
What alcohol factors should women with PCOS be aware of? We discuss blood sugar issues, hunger, sleep, the impact on those taking Metformin, and much more!
Everyone wants to say alcohol is good for you in moderation…is this true though? Tune into this episode to hear the benefits and misconceptions about “moderate consumption” of alcohol including wine!
What about sugar in alcohol? We talk about how the sugar in alcohol is broken down and how to pair with other drinks & food to help control insulin and hunger levels.
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free! (bit.ly/The-Cysterhood-Membership)
Ovasitol Packets: 15% OFF prc code 292660 (bit.ly/Ovasitol)
PCOS Friendly CBD: 10% OFF code TheCysterhood (bit.ly/CBDpcos)
While Tallene is a Registered Dietitian and Sirak a Personal Trainer, this podcast provides general information about PCOS. It is not meant to serve as fitness, nutrition or medical advice related to your individual needs. If you have questions, please talk to a medical professional. For our full privacy policy, please click on the following link: (bit.ly/PCOSPrivacyPolicy)