59: Misdiagnosed? – The Unbelievable PCOS Myths Destroying Your Metabolism (and How to Fix Them) with Tallene Hacatoryan & Sirak

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🎙️ Episode Summary:In this episode, Dr. Cassie Smith, a board-certified endocrinologist, discusses polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with Tallene Hacatoryan, a registered dietitian, and Sirak, who is a PCOS personal trainer, who co-host the podcast "A Cyster and Her Mister." They explore the prevalence, misdiagnosis, and four types of PCOS, emphasizing the importance of individualized treatment.

About Tallene Hacatoryan & Sirak:

Tallene is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in PCOS weight loss. She was diagnosed with PCOS when she was 18, but after much research and experience, she reversed her symptoms and now helps other women do the same. Tallene and her husband, Sirak, who is a PCOS personal trainer, focus on helping women with PCOS learn how to thrive, symptom free. They have developed an app called The Cysterhood, which hosts the largest community of PCOS women learning how to lose weight and manage PCOS. 

✨ Key Topics Covered

• What is PCOS, and why is it so often misdiagnosed?

• The 4 root causes of PCOS

• How gluten and dairy affect PCOS symptoms—and why many women find relief by eliminating them

• Why “eat less, move more” doesn’t work for PCOS

• The truth about intermittent fasting and carb cycling for hormone balance

• Best exercises for PCOS: strength training, walking, and avoiding overtraining

• A breakdown of a typical PCOS-friendly day

• Supplements that support PCOS healing

• Why strength training is better than cardio for insulin sensitivity and sustainable weight loss

• The emotional and psychological side of PCOS

:🛒 Products and Resources Mentioned:

• The Cysterhood App – PCOS support, meal plans, workouts, and community https://pcosweightloss.org/
  

• A Cyster & Her Mister Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pcos-podcast-by-a-cyster-her-mister/id1489565668

• Ovasitol Inositol Supplement (NSF Certified) – https://ovafit.org/ovasitol/

• Glutathione  https://www.modern-endocrine.com/shop/#!/L-Glutathione-60-CT-ME/p/520047703

• Curcumin https://www.modern-endocrine.com/shop/#!/Turmeric-Select-ME/p/529067365

• CoQ10 Supplement https://amzn.to/3SEMe6F

• Berberine https://www.modern-endocrine.com/shop/#!/Berberine-Plus-ME/p/529059680

• Spearmint Tea – Naturally lowers androgens/testosterone https://ovafit.org/testosterone-relief-tea/

• Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz – Hormone-based fasting for women

• Chia Seed Pudding Recipe – Rich in fiber, omega-3s, and protein https://thishealthykitchen.com/easy-chia-pudding/

• Dr. Cassie’s Homemade Gluten-Free Bread Recipe – A healthy alternative to processed breads https://www.modern-endocrine.com/gluten-free-bread-breadmaker-recipe/

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📲 Connect with Tallene Hacatoryan:

• Website: www.PCOSweightloss.org 

• Email: tallene@pcosweightloss.org 

• Instagram: @pcos.weightloss 

 

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