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
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
#204: Cynthia Donovan, a registered Dietitian that helps women get their periods back, joins us to break down the science behind why your period is missing and what you can do to get your period back.
In this episode, we discuss the complexities of irregular periods, healing with food & exercise, and hypothalamic amenorrhea, a condition where menstrual periods stop due to disruptions in the hypothalamus.
This episode is for you if:
- If you are missing your period
- Want to get your period back naturally without birth control
- Suspect you have hypothalamic amenorrhea
Cynthia Donovan, is a registered dietitian that helps women get their periods back. She helps them reverse hypothalamic amenorrhea, restore their health, and regain fertility. Cynthia’s life purpose is to help women find balance with food, body and exercise. You can find Cynthia on Instagram (@period.nutrionist), her website (www.periodnutritionist.com), and her podcast (The Period Recovery Podcast)!
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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!
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
#203: Rebecca is a fellow cyster from The Cysterhood, who was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 14. Like many of us, she was put on metformin, birth control, spironolactone and told to just lose weight.
In this episode, Rebecca shares how she was able to lose 13 lbs in only 2 months, find her carb tolerance, and improve her PCOS symptoms.
You’ll learn:
- Rebecca’s personal experience of being diagnosed with PCOS
- How The Cysterhood helped manage her PCOS
- Steps she took to discover her carb tolerance
- Her experience swapping Metformin for Ovasitol
This episode is for you if:
- You’re thinking about signing up for The Cysterhood
- You’re struggling to lose weight with PCOS
- You want to take back control of your body
Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS!
What’s Your PCOS Type? - Take the quiz!
Metabolism Plus - Our PCOS Supplement Line!
CONNECT WITH US:
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!
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
#202: A special guest joins us to shed light on the intricate interplay between trauma, the nervous system, and PCOS.
Savana Antonation, professional therapist and body image & food coach, helps us uncover the way life experiences sculpt our nervous system, the factors that perpetuate the fight or flight response, and the potential connection to PCOS. We also go into effective strategies to help you regulate your nervous system and find equilibrium.
Savana is a practicing therapist in Alberta, Canada and has her Master's in Clinical Social Work. Savana works with clients through a trauma-focused and nervous system lens where she helps them understand the role of the nervous system, how our life experiences get programmed into it, and how our nervous system shapes how we experience the world.
To learn more and work with Savana Antonation, head over to her website at (https://bodyunfiltered.com/) and Instagram @bodyimage.therapist (https://www.instagram.com/bodyimage.therapist/).
Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS!
What’s Your PCOS Type? - Take the quiz!
Metabolism Plus - Our PCOS Supplement Line!
CONNECT WITH US:
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!
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
#201: Kelley Nemiro is a health and hormones expert who helps women lose weight, gain energy and feel at home and at peace in their bodies. She is a certified health coach and Pilates instructor who has undergone her personal transformative journey, and is devoted to guiding others in hormone rebalancing.
In this episode, Kelley joins us to talk all about naturally re-balancing hormones for women with PCOS. We discuss:
- Lifestyle transformations
- Diet & exercise recommendations
- How to find the root cause of your symptoms
To work with Kelley and get customized support for your health & wellness goals, you can head over to her website at www.wellnessbykelley.com and her Instagram @wellnessbykelley!
Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS!
What’s Your PCOS Type? - Take the quiz!
Metabolism Plus - Our PCOS Supplement Line!
CONNECT WITH US:
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 Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
#200: IT’S THE 200TH EPISODE!! Can you believe it? We couldn't have reached this incredible point without you, our dedicated and amazing community. Thank you for letting us be a part of your PCOS journey and for your continuous support, feedback, and enthusiasm for the topics we bring to you every week.
In this special episode, we cover Blue Zones – regions around the world where people are known to live longer, healthier lives, often surpassing the average life expectancy of other populations.
What makes Blue Zones so special and how can we apply those habits to help improve PCOS symptoms?
We’ll break down daily lifestyle habits including diet, exercise, and environmental factors that contribute to healthier lives in Blue Zones…including how you can apply them to your daily routine!
Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS!
What’s Your PCOS Type? - Take the quiz!
Metabolism Plus - Our PCOS Supplement Line!
CONNECT WITH US:
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 Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
#199: Today we are talking about Zinc for PCOS! Zinc deficiency is more common in women with PCOS than those without, especially if you have insulin resistant PCOS.
Zinc is an essential mineral responsible for nearly 100 biological chemical reactions and crucial for the regulation of hormone release. It is also very important for the reproductive system in women, and only recently, attention has been drawn to the potential role of zinc in PCOS!
Topics covered:
- Does zinc increase testosterone in women with PCOS?
- How else does Zinc help PCOS?
- What is the right zinc to take?
Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS!
What’s Your PCOS Type? - Take the quiz!
Metabolism Plus - Our PCOS Supplement Line!
CONNECT WITH US:
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 Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
#198: We’ve heard it hundreds of times…Cysters go to their doctor for a PCOS diagnosis, and the only solution is to take birth control until you want to come back and get pregnant!
While some women with PCOS are on birth control for contraceptive reasons, others are given birth control to manage PCOS symptoms.
In this episode, we are going to cover all aspects of birth control for PCOS, including how to transition off birth control if you are ready to do so. Disclaimer: please consult your doctor and healthcare practitioner before deciding to go off birth control.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What is the birth control pill?
- The side effects of birth control
- Why the pill isn’t the solution for PCOS
- 5 steps to transition off birth control
Disclaimer: please consult your doctor and healthcare practitioner before deciding to go off birth control.
Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS!
What’s Your PCOS Type? - Take the quiz!
Metabolism Plus - Our PCOS Supplement Line!
CONNECT WITH US:
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 Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
#197: Happy PCOS awareness month from Sirak and I! It’s our duty to spread PCOS awareness all year, but during this special month, it’s time for all of us to turn it up a notch and share as much PCOS content with the world as possible. If you know anyone with PCOS or want a family member or friend to be more knowledgeable about it, spread the word!
PS…we are also doing a special PCOS awareness month giveaway in The Cysterhood. Every day, we are giving away a 3 month supply of Ovasitol to one member, join The Cysterhood to participate!
But we’re not stopping there! At no extra cost, when you order Metabolism Plus during the month of September, you will receive a 1 week free supply of Ovasitol + 1 month free access to The Cysterhood App!
Now let’s talk about today’s episode…
Lauren Belcastro joins us to share her expertise on a range of topics centered around well-being and self-care for PCOS!
During this episode, Lauren dives deep into the realms of yoga, meditation, and various mental health practices that have been shown to have a positive impact on managing PCOS challenges.
Lauren also discusses how mindfulness techniques can play a pivotal role in reducing stress and fostering emotional resilience in the face of PCOS-related struggles.
With this episode, you'll have the opportunity to learn from Lauren's expertise and discover how to create a self-care routine for a connection between your mind and body, even when dealing with the complexities of PCOS.
Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS!
What’s Your PCOS Type? - Take the quiz!
Metabolism Plus - Our PCOS Supplement Line!
CONNECT WITH US:
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 Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
#196: Dr. Felice Gersh is a multi award winning physician with dual board certifications in OBGYN and integrative medicine. She is the founder and the director of the Integrative Medical Group in Irvine, where women can be treated in a comprehensive way by combining conventional, naturopathic and holistic medicine.
In this episode, Dr. Felice Gersh talks about Ozempic and its impact on PCOS weight management. She also explains the truth about birth control and alternative methods to achieving hormonal balance.
To work with Dr. Felice Gersh, head over to her website (www.IntegrativeMGI.com) for in-person or virtual appointments! You can also find Dr. Felice Gersh on Instagram (@dr.felicegersh) where you can join her live shows! She is also the author of the best seller book, PCOS SOS: A Gynecologist's Lifeline To Naturally Restore Your Rhythms, Hormones, and Happiness and her new book PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track!
Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS!
What’s Your PCOS Type? - Take the quiz!
Metabolism Plus - Our PCOS Supplement Line!
CONNECT WITH US:
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 Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
#195: Join us as we delve into the 5 dangers of PCOS. While we often discuss managing symptoms and finding ways to control PCOS, it’s crucial to face the potential risks head-on.
This episode aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of these risks, not to incite fear, but to empower you with knowledge.
Some topics discussed:
- Insulin resistance & diabetes
- Infertility
- Weight gain
Remember, the goal of this episode isn’t to alarm you, but to empower you with information that can guide your PCOS journey towards better health!
Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS!
What’s Your PCOS Type? - Take the quiz!
Metabolism Plus - Our PCOS Supplement Line!
CONNECT WITH US:
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!