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 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!
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
#194: Did you know Vitamin D deficiency is commonly diagnosed in women with PCOS? This has been found to be associated with metabolic syndrome and can make PCOS symptoms like insulin resistance, menstrual irregularities, and mood swings worse!
In this episode, we are going to help you learn everything you need to know about Vitamin D for PCOS.
You’ll discover:
- Why PCOS women struggle with Vitamin D
- How to know if your getting enough Vitamin D
- How to get Vitamin D from food
- How to pick the right form of Vitamin D
We’ll also tell you our favorite Vitamin D supplements for PCOS, tune in to hear all about the sunshine vitamin!
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 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
#193: I’ve talked so much on our podcast about our PCOS weight loss methods, like discovering your PCOS type, switching out inflammatory foods, discovering your carb tolerance range, and switching to low intensity workouts like slow weighted workouts.
But today I thought I would dive into a few mindset changes, and tips that helped me on my PCOS weight loss journey!
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 Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
#192: We know managing PCOS can feel like a never-ending puzzle, and then finding out that many of the products you have in your house could be influencing your symptoms can be a bummer!
We've been on a journey to swap out harmful stuff like plastic and skincare products, but cookware is a whole other story. Trust us, though, it's worth it for your health! Plus, treat yourself to some new kitchen goodies - totally justifiable!
Here's the deal: the wrong cookware can actually leak nasty stuff like cadmium, aluminum, and lead into your food. Over time, these toxins mess with your hormones, making PCOS symptoms worse!
But don't worry, we've got your back! In this episode, we're spilling the beans on non-toxic cookware that'll keep you and your hormones happy. We've got practical tips and our top recommendations to make your kitchen a safer haven.
- Stoneware Pan: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J9DOI6/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=stephenccom-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B001J9DOI6&linkId=1d25dab23b20ea7b23fa6b80cbb98444&th=1
- Ceramic Cookware: https://www.carawayhome.com/
- Stainless Steel Cookware: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BS646K9/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?smid=AA0JXIBOQVERM&th=1
- Pyrex: https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Basics-Baking-Dishes-Oblong/dp/B01LXV2RWL/ref=sr_1_5?crid=27OZ7DPKZN2T7&keywords=pyrex+cookware&qid=1692902897&s=home-garden&sprefix=pyrex+cookware%2Cgarden%2C146&sr=1-5
- Ceramic https://xtrema.com/https://www.heathceramics.com/
- Nonstick https://www.greenpan.us/collections/gp5?Cjevent=9a9e8b2a271411ee80f2eadd0a1eba24&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww
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 Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
#191: PCOS, ovarian cysts, and follicles are not all the same! In this episode, we are going to break down the differences and show you how to identify if it's PCOS.
You’ll also learn the different types of ovarian cysts including the root causes and treatments for each variation. Hormonal imbalances can be a key factor, but fear not – most cysts don't burst or cause pain!
Looking for extra help? We also cover supplements and natural treatments to help with ovarian cysts…and by the end of this episode, you’ll be a lot more confident about managing 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!