If you’ve been told you have prediabetes or elevated blood sugar with PCOS, this episode is for you. Sam helps you understand what’s really going on beneath the diagnosis: from how insulin resistance impacts PCOS symptoms to what actually helps your blood sugar stay more stable day to day. You’ll learn how to take meaningful steps to support your health without restriction or fear. In this episode, Sam discusses: How prediabetes is diagnosed, and what the diagnosis means for youTh...

👀 Is a new name for PCOS coming? In this episode, Sam chats about the conversations around renaming PCOS. She specifically discusses: Issues with the name Polycystic Ovary SyndromeThe current plan and timeline for choosing a new nameHow you can give feedback on which name is best for PCOSLink to the name survey discussed in this episode: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/mchri/pcos/guideline ✨ Resources & Links ✨ 🎉 Join the waitlist for Nourished with PCOS. Registration will open in ...

Trying to eat intuitively with PCOS—but still feeling out of control, confused, or like it’s not “working”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Sam is breaking down 3 common mistakes I see people make when they’re trying to practice intuitive eating with PCOS—and how to approach it in a way that actually supports your blood sugar, energy, and overall well-being. ✨ Resources & Links ✨ 🎉 Join the waitlist for Nourished with PCOS. Registration will open in mid-September! https://pcosnutriti...

Most people with PCOS are told to “just lose weight” or “cut carbs” to manage insulin resistance—but that advice barely scratches the surface. In this episode, I’m breaking down what you should have been told—the things that actually move the needle when it comes to managing blood sugar with PCOS. If you’re tired of doing everything “right” and still feeling off, this conversation will help you understand why—and what’s been missing from the advice you’ve been given. ✨ Resources & Links ...

If you’ve been trying to “eat right” for PCOS and blood sugar—but end up feeling like it’s never enough—this episode is for you. Sam is breaking down what realistic, sustainable balance actually looks like when you're managing PCOS, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes. You’ll learn why perfectionist thinking keeps you stuck, what true balance feels like, and why eating consistently matters more than eating perfectly. You deserve support that works with your body—not against it. ✨ Resources...

If you’ve ever wondered how intuitive eating actually works when you have PCOS—especially with symptoms like cravings, fatigue, or blood sugar changes—this episode is for you. We’ll break down what intuitive eating really is (and what it’s not), walk through the 10 principles, and explore specific, practical ways to start applying it to your life in a way that supports both your body and your relationship with food. You’ll learn: What the 10 principles of intuitive eating meanWhy a mindset sh...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Nourished with PCOS Podcast! Are you eating regularly but still feeling exhausted, irritable, or out of control with food? In this episode, we’re breaking down some of the most overlooked signs that your blood sugar might not be as balanced as you think—and why this can happen even when you’re not dieting. If you’ve struggled with cravings, energy crashes, or feeling “off” after meals, this episode will help you understand what your body is trying to tell you. You’l...

Welcome to a new episode of the Nourished with PCOS Podcast, where we’re diving deep into the often-misunderstood world of missing periods. This episode is all about differences between the two biggest causes of missing periods, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). Joining us today is Lindsey Lusson, a registered dietitian with personal experience in overcoming amenorrhea, or a loss of period. In this episode, we'll unravel the confusion surrounding ...

Have you ever been told that you have fatty liver? Receiving a new diagnosis can be scary, but this episode is going to break down fatty liver in a super simple way so that you can feel informed and empowered. Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a condition where excess fat builds up on the liver. It affects about 25% of the population and PCOS increases the risk of developing it. While we don’t know exactly what causes NAFLD, it’s believed that the insulin resistance and metabolic...

Welcome to the Nourished with PCOS Podcast, the place where we find strength, empowerment, and soothing conversations for our PCOS journey. Today, we're welcoming a very special guest, Amanda Mittman, a passionate advocate for a positive body image, a registered dietitian, and an intuitive eating counselor. In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that often gets overlooked in nutrition counseling — body image. Amanda brings her personal experiences and professional expertise to sha...

In today’s episode, Sam is joined by Ryann Prentice, a licensed therapist specializing in binge eating disorder to discuss how to decrease binge eating with PCOS. For seven years, Ryann battled with binge eating, a struggle that overshadowed her life until she pursued a journey of recovery. Her personal experiences propelled her towards a career dedicated to guiding others through their own struggles with eating disorders. In this episode, we'll explore how weight loss, an often-suggested m...

In today's episode, we welcome guest Dr. Lisa Folden, a licensed physical therapist with a passion for fostering a weight-inclusive environment for her physical therapy clients. Dr. Folden shares her professional pivot from aspiring to work with athletes to focusing on individuals struggling with eating disorders and those living life in a larger body, influenced by her own life experiences and the enlightening principles of health at every size and intuitive eating. We'll unpack th...

What if overcoming your eating struggles and healing your relationship with food wasn’t JUST about nutrition education? What if it was also about healing your inner child? Today, Sam dives into the transformative world of inner child work with the fellow dietitian Meg Carber. They explore the significance of childhood experiences on adult struggles, especially concerning food and body image. They begin the episode by discussing how Meg became a non-diet dietitian. Meg shares a little ...

In today’s special episode of the podcast, Sam is sharing a secret project for the past few months that is finally ready to be shared with you! Sam has created a non-diet PCOS membership, the Nourished with PCOS Collective, and she’s now enrolling founding members from April 2-11. The Nourished Collective is a non-diet membership that will help you reduce PCOS symptoms through gentle nutrition without restrictive diets. If you want to manage PCOS without guilt or shame...

Welcome back to episode 55 of the Nourished with PCOS Podcast! If you are thinking about getting pregnant but have been told that you need to lose weight, or you’re just interested in fertility with PCOS then you are in for a treat. Joining Sam for this episode is Nicola Salmon—a fat positive fertility advocate who uses her platform and expertise to challenge the weight bias and stigmas that exist within the fertility industry and empower those who are often marginalized to take control of th...

Have you seen PCOS influencers recommending going gluten-free for PCOS? In this episode of "Nourished with PCOS Pod," we dive into the topic of gluten and whether you should eliminate it with PCOS. Host Sam breaks down everything you need to know about gluten, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and the impact of eliminating gluten from your diet. Sam challenges the common recommendation for individuals with PCOS to go gluten-free, providing insights into the potentia...

Our host, Sam, delves into the core principles of intuitive eating, Do you love the idea of intuitive eating but also wonder if you can be an intuitive eater while also trying to lose weight? This question pops up a lot when you have PCOS but want more food freedom, and it’s exactly what Sam discusses in this episode! Intuitive eating is a framework used to help you tune in more to your body’s inner wisdom when it comes to making nutrition and lifestyle choices. The goal is to help ...

In today’s episode of the Nourished with PCOS Podcast, Sam is joined by her client, Kara, to chat about Kara’s non-diet journey managing PCOS. They begin the episode by discussing Kara’s story of suspecting she had PCOS but being dismissed by several healthcare providers before she was finally taken seriously. Kara then shares her experience trying different restrictive diet changes and what prompted her to want to take a different approach. Kara shares how choosing the non-di...

Ready to let go of dieting but not quite sure where to start? In today’s episode of the Nourished with PCOS Podcast, Sam is joined by fellow registered dietitian Colleen Christensen. Colleen has not only navigated her own journey through disordered eating but has also transformed her struggles into a passion for helping others. From controlling food habits to binge eating, and finally finding balance, Colleen’s story is both inspiring and relatable. Sam and Colleen explore how...

Do you ever wonder how to approach nutrition recommendations for PCOS when you’re trying to be an intuitive eater? That’s exactly what is covered in today’s episode of the Nourished with PCOS Podcast! It’s a common misconception that intuitive eating is about “eating whatever you want, whenever you want”. Intuitive eating is actually about blending nutrition education with how your body is feeling and what will feel best for you mentally, emotionally, and physically. And this can be done even...