

The PCOS Podcast by A Cyster & Her Mister
PCOS Weight Loss
Learn all about PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) with your hosts Tallene & Sirak! We are a husband and wife duo who specialize as a PCOS dietitian & a PCOS personal trainer to help break down the root causes of PCOS and provide you the best information on PCOS treatments, supplements, and much more!
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Dec 19, 2022 • 29min
Live PCOS Q&A: PCOS Causes, Belly Fat, Keto Diet, Pregnancy, Hair loss, and more!
Get ready to hear all your most requested PCOS questions answered LIVE on this episode!
If you know us, then you know we love going LIVE on Instagram, Tik Tok, and anywhere we can to reach you…
So for this episode, we did a podcast recording while answering all types of PCOS weight loss questions LIVE on our social channels.
Tune in for a laid back episode where we interact with the Cysters, answer questions, and cover the following topics:
- Does PCOS cause weight gain?
- PCOS fertility treatments & supplements
- How is PCOS detected?
- How to find a meal & workout plan for PCOS weight loss
- Is there a PCOS & endometriosis connection?
- Can PCOS be cured?
- And more!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free!
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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)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Dec 12, 2022 • 34min
10 foods that relieve PCOS symptoms & help you lose weight!
Women with PCOS deserve to enjoy what they eat, but not suffer because of it. Food gives us freedom, joy, and can also relieve us from some of our most debilitating PCOS symptoms!
What do we mean by this? The right food gives us energy, health, and can improve PCOS symptoms like cravings, hair loss, fatigue, and much more! And, weight loss too, for so many of you looking for a way to shed pounds with PCOS.
In this episode, we’ve compiled a list of PCOS fighting foods that you can use to create healthy and tasty meals. Meals that’ll keep you feeling like yourself while reversing and losing weight with PCOS!
For a full breakdown of the list, check out our blog!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free!
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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)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Dec 5, 2022 • 26min
Can I have eggs with PCOS?
Do you like eggs but aren’t sure if they’re good for PCOS?
Well don’t worry…eggs are a great component to a balanced diet with PCOS due to their high protein, healthy fats, and nutrition content. Even better is that they can fit into any meal whether it’s a PCOS friendly breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
But there has been recent conversations about eggs and whether they are inflammatory for PCOS…so in this episode we dive into the world of deviled eggs and give you the inside scoop!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free!
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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)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Nov 28, 2022 • 35min
PCOS & Fatigue: Why are you always tired?
Those who suffer with PCOS can experience ovarian cysts, weight gain, irregular periods, infertility, and a whole lot more.
But one of the most debilitating symptoms isn’t one often regarded as serious or severe: chronic fatigue.
Experiencing chronic low energy levels is anything but an insignificant symptom. When you’re overly tired, you lack motivation, you miss out on important events, and you’re robbed of joy.
PCOS directly affects your energy, but how? Today, we’re discussing all things fatigue. You’ll learn where the low energy comes from and how to relieve the symptoms. Let’s get into it!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free!
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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)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Nov 21, 2022 • 32min
The best PCOS skincare tips + products for healthy glowing skin!
Whenever we open social media or a magazine, we’re bombarded with altered images of perfection. This unattainable image can be particularly disheartening for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
PCOS causes a hormonal imbalance that affects the body in a number of ways. High levels of androgens (otherwise known as ‘male’ hormones) lead to a host of symptoms, including insulin resistance and weight gain. Excess androgens also cause increased sebum production, leading to acne and oily skin. The best PCOS skincare tips + products for healthy glowing skin!
When treating PCOS acne, masking the symptoms with traditional acne treatments may not be the answer. Acne is an outward manifestation of inflammation in the body combined with elevated levels of androgens, such as high testosterone levels.
To treat and reverse acne caused by PCOS, we need to understand the root issue that sparks a flare-up.
It’s not about understanding your ‘skin type’, washing your face more, or buying expensive creams to reverse your symptoms. It’s about supporting your hormonal imbalances and making healthy, sustainable lifestyle changes. After all, healthy skin starts from within.
Check out this episode where I talk about my top PCOS-friendly skincare tips to calm your breakouts and have a healthy glowing skin!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free!
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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)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Nov 14, 2022 • 26min
PCOS & Pregnancy: Fertility, Gestation, Postpartum with Dr. Loriana Soma
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects around 10% of women in their reproductive years and can interfere with fertility and pregnancy.
In today’s episode, Dr. Loriana Soma joins us to talk about PCOS & pregnancy including fertility, gestation, and postpartum.
If you’ve recently been diagnosed or gotten pregnant, you might be wondering how PCOS will affect your pregnancy and how you’ll feel after having your baby.
You’ll learn:
- You are wondering how PCOS affects fertility
- Does PCOS increase chances of pregnancy complications?
- Does pregnancy cure PCOS?
To find more PCOS resources from Dr. Loriana Soma & her team, check out the Center for Women’s Health at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free!
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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)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Nov 7, 2022 • 29min
PCOS & the Progesterone hormone: Symptoms of low progesterone, Why it’s important, and How to improve levels with Dr. Samina Mitha!
Many PCOS women deal with low progesterone which can lead to symptoms like long cycles, heavy periods, trouble sleeping, miscarriages, and more.
On today’s episode, Dr. Samina Mitha joins us to talk all about Progesterone. We talk about what Progesterone is, how it is produced, and how low levels of progesterone can affect PCOS symptoms.
You’ll learn:
- Natural ways to support Progesterone
- Why Progesterone is important for overall health and TTC
- Synthetic Progesterone vs Natural Progesterone
- When & how to test Progesterone levels
To find more PCOS resources from Dr. Samina Mitha, check out her website and Instagram! You can also join her PCOS facebook group!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free!
LET'S CONNECT:
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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)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Oct 31, 2022 • 31min
15 tips to grow hair back with PCOS!
Many women with PCOS experience hirsutism, which is excess facial and body hair growth. A lesser-discussed symptom of PCOS is hair thinning and hair loss, otherwise known as female pattern hair loss.
Hair loss can be an upsetting and unsettling experience for anyone, regardless of gender. But it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom!
Let’s explore the reasons why PCOS hair loss happens and our 15 tips to grow your hair back with PCOS!
See how Stephanie reversed her hair loss with PCOS!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free!
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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)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Oct 24, 2022 • 29min
How to pick a protein powder for PCOS + Our favorite brands!
For women with PCOS, adding protein to your diet can be a helpful strategy in losing weight and managing symptoms like cravings, insulin resistance, and weight gain.
In this episode, we dive into the world of protein powders, a common dietary tool used to add protein to your daily intake.
You’ll learn:
- What sweeteners to look out for in protein powders
- Harmful ingredients to avoid
- Our favorite brands of protein powders
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free!
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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)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!

Oct 17, 2022 • 50min
Pantry must-haves for a healthy PCOS diet
Create sustainable, hormone-balancing eating habits with this list of pantry must-haves for a healthy PCOS-friendly diet.
In this episode, we want to help you be able to quickly and easily go to the grocery store, shop, and have a stocked pantry with yummy, easy, and efficient essentials to make nutrient-rich foods that manage the symptoms of PCOS!
Sirak, my husband and PCOS personal trainer, and I, a Registered Dietitian, are here to help! Let’s start by stocking up your pantry with your PCOS essentials.
It’s time to eat the food you love, which loves you back – PCOS style!
Join us in The Cysterhood, a community of women learning how to manage PCOS & lose weight, Gluten and Dairy Free!
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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)
Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide, we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting our channel so we can continue to provide you with free content each week!