PCOS Nutrition Without the All-or-Nothing Spiral (Book Review of "PCOS Is My Power" with Cory Ruth, MS, RD)

SHE'S BACK!!! Cory Ruth (aka The Women’s Dietitian) is here to talk about her brand new book, PCOS Is My Power, and why she’s determined to make PCOS feel less like a life sentence and more like a gift.

You’ll also hear a very real conversation about how restrictive PCOS advice (hello, “just do keto”) can backfire, especially if you already struggle with food noise, binge eating, or an all-or-nothing mindset.

Bottom line: PCOS can be managed, your body isn’t broken, and you don’t have to eliminate your favorite foods to start feeling better (yes, you can eat pasta with PCOS… and dessert… and cheese).

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• PCOS Is My Power - Preorder Now
• Follow Cory on Instagram - @thewomensdietitian
• Cory's website - thewomensdietitian.com
• Cory's 1st visit to the Nourished & Free® podcast - "Help, I have PCOS!"

TOPICS COVERED:

• What PCOS is (and what it isn’t) in plain English
• The 3 diagnostic criteria and how diagnosis actually works (need 2 out of 3)
• Common symptoms: irregular cycles, acne, hair changes, weight gain, and more
• Why “no carbs/no dairy/no gluten” advice can fuel food obsession + binge cycles
• The “your body is your barometer” reframe: symptoms as feedback, not failure
• How managing PCOS supports long-term health (blood sugar, heart health, diabetes risk)
• What Cory hopes readers gain from the book

JUMP TO:

00:00 PCOS can be managed (and might be your superpower)
01:38 Meet Cory Ruth + PCOS Is My Power
10:54 PCOS explained: symptoms, diagnosis, and what’s actually going on
16:14 Why restrictive PCOS diet advice backfires
23:51 Your body is your barometer (listening to symptoms)
29:24 What Cory hopes every reader takes away

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