#290: Skipping breakfast might feel like a shortcut for weight loss, but for women with PCOS, it can actually make blood sugar and hormone balance worse. A protein-rich breakfast and a smaller dinner is a proven way to support your metabolism, curb cravings, and stabilize insulin.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

- Why skipping breakfast is harmful for PCOS

- How a big breakfast / small dinner approach can support hormone balance

- How to choose the right protein powder

- Tips for incorporating protein powders into your morning routine

This episode is for you if:

- You’ve been told to skip breakfast or intermittent fast and aren’t seeing results

- You want to stabilize your blood sugar and reduce cravings

- You’re looking for PCOS-friendly protein powder recommendations and breakfast tips

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#289: What if you could enjoy the holiday season food without symptoms being triggered or falling off track? We’re sharing practical, non-restrictive tips to help you confidently navigate potlucks while honoring your PCOS goals.

To show you exactly how, we’re making our favorite festive kale salad right in this video; it's the perfect, delicious, and stress-free dish you can bring to any party.

From social pressure to surprise ingredients and everything in between, we’re talking mindset, people strategies, and how to bounce back with grace if symptoms get triggered. Whether it’s your first Friendsgiving or your tenth office potluck, you deserve to feel good and enjoy this season, without guilt or inflammation.

This episode is for you if:

- You want to enjoy holiday meals without flaring up symptoms like bloating, acne, or fatigue

- You’ve ever felt pressured or judged for skipping certain foods at social gatherings

- You’re ready for easy, PCOS-friendly tips and want the recipe for our show-stopping holiday kale salad (that tastes amazing too!)

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#288: Most women with PCOS are given the same 3 options: birth control, metformin, or nothing. But when 80% of women with PCOS have insulin resistance, only one of those actually helps address the root cause.

In this episode, we break down the difference between inositol, metformin, and birth control for PCOS and discuss what actually works for insulin resistance and symptoms like cravings, fatigue, irregular periods, and stubborn belly weight.

You’ll learn:

- What insulin resistance really is and why it drives PCOS symptoms

- Inositol vs Metformin vs Birth Control, and how each one works

- How to pair inositol with diet, movement, sleep, and stress tools for better results

- What to look for when choosing the right inositol supplement for your journey

This episode is for you if:

- You’ve tried birth control or metformin but still feel stuck

- You want a safer, research-backed approach to insulin resistance with PCOS

- You’re curious if inositol could be the missing piece in your routine

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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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