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...

Do you love the idea of having food freedom but you still care about your health with PCOS? You’re going to want to tune in to today’s episode. Sam is joined by her former client, Melissa, who discusses her non-diet journey managing PCOS and has been able to regain her period, lower her A1c and liver enzymes, and find more peace with her PCOS diagnosis. The episode begins with Melissa sharing a little bit about her experience getting diagnosed with PCOS. Like many listeners, she was told ...

Have you ever felt confused about whether or not you have insulin resistance? This is a common concern with PCOS, especially if you’re newly diagnosed or didn’t get the best information when you were diagnosed. In today’s episode of the podcast, Sam is helping you understand how insulin resistance is diagnosed so that you can feel more comfortable with your plan for managing PCOS and speaking to your care team. Sam begins the episode by discussing how insulin resistance impacts mo...

Have you been wondering if you could possibly have PCOS? With an increase in PCOS awareness and education, more and more folks are recognizing symptoms like irregular periods, acne, hirsutism, and hair loss, asking their doctor to be screened for PCOS. It can be frustrating if you think you may have PCOS and your concerns are dismissed. On today’s episode of the podcast, Sam is discussing how PCOS is diagnosed so that you can have more information and a better understanding of the diagnosti...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Sam is joined by guest Dr. Asher Larmie (he/they), a transmasculine general practitioner and expert in weight stigma. Sam and Asher tackle the complexities and nuances surrounding these popular medications. They explore their impact on weight loss, management of type 2 diabetes, and the long-term relationship with our health. Asher brings up concerns over the use of these drugs in nondi...

Have you ever felt conflicted about wanting to let go of dieting but also caring about your health? This is a common concern for anyone wanting food freedom or to embrace intuitive eating with PCOS. In this episode of "Nourished with PCOS” Podcast, Sam gives advice about the struggle of wanting to ditch diets but still caring about PCOS symptoms and long-term health. Since we’re surrounded by diet talk and diet culture, we internalize that dieting means we’re improving your health. ...

Today's episode is a game-changer because we're diving into the most impactful nutrition strategy for managing PCOS - balancing blood sugar. Sam explains what insulin resistance is and how it impacts PCOS symptoms. She sheds light on how balancing blood sugar can be a game-changer in managing insulin resistance, leading to an overall improvement in how we feel with PCOS. The best part? Sam talks extensively about how to approach blood sugar balance from a non-diet perspective, incorpo...

Happy New Year! Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! Are you someone who likes making new year’s resolutions or setting intentions? Or maybe you like the idea of it even if you don’t plan anything concrete? If you answered yes then today’s episode is for you! And even if you aren’t into this in the new year, you’re still going to want to listen in because this episode is going to give you some great things to think about when you're thinking about how to approach health and wellness in gen...