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 Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
#210: Inflammation is like a forest fire within the body, affecting numerous systems and organs, while a team of firefighters fight to put out the flame.
Consequently, our bodies respond with symptoms like weight gain, bloating, headaches, IBS, and low energy levels. Chronic inflammation can be a big hindrance in seeing results in your PCOS journey but the good news is that there are effective strategies to lower inflammation and improve PCOS symptoms.
Dr. Shivani Gupta joins us to talk about the best strategies to effectively lower inflammation and alleviate the impact of PCOS on your body.
In this episode, Dr. Gupta covers lifestyle changes, including anti-inflammatory diets, and speaks on the impact of herbs and supplements on lowering inflammation.
Dr. Shivani Gupta is an Ayurvedic Practitioner with over 20 years of experience studying Ayurveda in the US and India. As a busy wife and mother of two, Dr. Gupta understands the challenges modern women face when it comes to putting their health and wellbeing first and has become an advocate for self-care. She has dedicated her career to fuse east and west practices for self-care, digestion, stress reduction and metabolism.
To find more resources from Dr. Shivani Gupta, check out her website (https://shivanigupta.com), Instagram (@dr.shivanigupta), and her supplement brand https://fusionaryformulas.com.
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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)
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Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
#209: Today, we’re going to talk about the optimal age of getting pregnant with PCOS.
We’ll explore the risk factors for waiting too long to conceive, and we’ll discuss how you can boost your fertility despite PCOS challenges.
Topics we cover:
- Is there a best age to get pregnant with PCOS?
- Effect of age on fertility
- How to increase chances of fertility with PCOS
We truly wish a happy and healthy pregnancy for all of you Cysters! Even when the odds seem stacked against you, don’t throw in the towel. There are lots of ways you can naturally reverse your PCOS and increase your odds of conceiving.
Download The Cysterhood App, the largest community of PCOS women learning to lose weight & reverse symptoms with daily meals & workouts designed for PCOS!
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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 Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
#208: Many women with PCOS gain weight easily and struggle to keep it off—mainly due to elevated insulin levels.
Ali Chappell, PHD, MS, RD, joins us to talk about the importance of a low insulin lifestyle for women with PCOS.
This episode is for you if:
- You struggle with insulin resistance
- You are looking for evidence-based tips for healthy insulin levels
- Have struggled with PCOS weight gain
With over 12 years of research and 3 human trials studying patients with PCOS, Ali Chappel is a leading expert in the field of PCOS and insulin resistance. She has created Lilli Health, an app dedicated to supporting patients with PCOS and insulin resistance based on her own research. To learn more about Lilli Health, head over to lillihealth.com.
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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!
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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 Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
#207: Hair loss, especially for women, can be an upsetting and unsettling experience. Losing it can be difficult to come to terms with but it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom!
On today’s episode, we explore the reasons why PCOS hair loss happens and what you can do to grow your hair back with Faraz Khan.
You’ll learn the role testosterone plays in PCOS hair loss and how you can treat hair loss naturally with lifestyle changes as well as natural treatments and supplements!
Faraz Khan is the founder of FullyVital and host of the Anti-Aging HacksPodcast. He is an expert in the field of hair loss in women, and has dedicated his career to understanding the complex interplay of hormones, diet, and lifestyle on hair health. And for listeners of this show, use code “PCOS15” to get 15% off your order at www.fullyvital.com!
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 Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
#206: Hormonal highs and lows can feel overwhelming…not to mention exhausting! In this episode, Dr. Tasneem Bhatia offers a road map to taking charge of hormone shifts with PCOS.
Dr. Taz combines the wisdom of Eastern methods with modern medical treatments. In her new book, The Hormone Shift, she breaks down what is happening in a woman’s body throughout her life and how it’s connected to shifts in hormones.
You’ll learn how your hormones can affect almost every aspect of your health, from metabolism to mental health, and how you can keep your body in balance throughout each stage.
Dr. Taz Bhatia is is a board-certified Integrative Medicine physician and wellness expert. Faced with personal health challenges as a medical resident in her twenties and a health care system that didn’t make her feel better, Dr. Taz turned to adding Eastern medical wisdom. She is a best-selling author and is releasing a new book this month called “The Hormone Shift”. For more information, head over to her website (https://doctortaz.com) and Instagram (@drtazmd).
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 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
#205: Ovarian drilling is a surgical procedure used to help with ovulation and infertility, particularly those with PCOS. But who is this procedure for and is it effective?
There is a lot of misinformation on the topic of ovarian drilling, which is why we did the research for you and broke down the misconceptions and myths when it comes to ovarian drilling for PCOS.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Who is ovarian drilling for?
- The 2 types of ovarian drilling procedures
- Pros & cons of ovarian drilling for PCOS
- Other alternatives including lifestyle and supplement options
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 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)!
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 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!