The PCOS Podcast by A Cyster & Her Mister

On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, a naturopathic doctor joins us! Dr. Samina Mitha is a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in PCOS & Fertility! Dr. Samina brings greats research on dairy and its link to women with PCOS! Tallene and Dr. Samina even talk about their personal PCOS journeys and how they were able to overcome symptoms naturally! We asked what YOU wanted to ask a naturopathic doct...

How much do we Cysters need to sleep every night to make sure our bodies are ready for the next day to keep our PCOS symptoms at bay?! What is good sleep for PCOS? On this episode, we talk about how to get better sleep with PCOS. Sleep is a huge factor in our recovery and rehabilitation of our bodies. This is especially essential for women with PCOS, as we are always trying to recover from inflamm...

Your doctor probably didn't talk to you about the different types of PCOS and how there can be multiple underlying issues causing your symptoms! On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we go over the 5 different types of PCOS and how to treat each one the right way! PCOS is a syndrome which means there can be multiple underlying issues and for that reason everyone's PCOS is different. While some...

Have you wondered whether intermittent fasting can work with PCOS and losing weight? On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we talk about intermittent fasting including the benefits, side effects, and if it can be helpful for women with PCOS. Intermittent fasting, or time restricted eating, can be done in multiple ranges of hours. We go over the different ranges of time for fasting and how that...

On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we target the topic of PCOS hair growth & loss, also known as Hirsutism. Listen to us explain the two main reasons why women with PCOS go through hair growth and loss including what you can do with each type. We give you tips to naturally treat PCOS hair growth and loss including supplements and other treatment options. There is no shame in treating unwant...

Is Gluten-Free a fad or is it necessary for women with PCOS? In this episode we talk about the benefits of the gluten free diet but also go over the potential drawbacks brought up by others. Do people end up eating more processed grain products with a gluten free lifestyle? Does a gluten free diet increase the risk for Vitamin B deficiencies? Does gluten free actually help with PCOS weight loss? T...

If you've tried every imaginable cure to fix your acne and nothing has worked, this episode is for you! On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we focus on PCOS Acne and finding the best solutions so you know how to treat your acne the right way! There are many reasons why you may have PCOS acne and we go over the different causes to explain why you are breaking out and what you can do to finall...

It's been a wild time the last couple days so we had to dedicate an episode to the Corona Virus and what you can stock up with PCOS! Episode 16 of A Cyster & Her Mister is about the Corona Virus and the foods we bought to stock up with PCOS, how to be safe, and tips to continue living your life while managing your PCOS weight loss and keeping your immune system strong by focusing on reducing adren...

What are the best supplements for PCOS weight loss and management? Do all supplements work the same for every woman with PCOS? On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we talk about The Best Supplements for PCOS! There are many options when looking at supplements but that doesn't mean you need to buy all of them at once. There are different types of PCOS which means you should focus on the ones y...

Did you go hard as possible at the gym and saw no results? With PCOS, there’s a reason why intense workouts can be ineffective in weight loss and actually cause weight plateau!  We cover all the reasons why and how to actually work out for PCOS weight loss on this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister! We explain why certain forms of exercise are better than others and if cardio or weighted exercises a...

Often times we get used to having PCOS and we don't realize that there are things we can do to reverse our symptoms and move towards managing our PCOS and keeping it at bay. We feel paralyzed by the amount of things we think we need to do to heal our symptoms and then we don't even know where to start. We're here to break it down for you! In the past several weeks, we have covered Birth Control, M...

On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we introduce you to one of Tallene’s favorite doctors for PCOS, Dr. Nirvana. She was the one who told Tallene to go gluten and dairy free about 10 years ago!  It was our pleasure to take a trip to her office to discuss some of your burning questions about PCOS management. In this episode, we uncover how to find the best healthcare practitioner for your PCO...

Did the doctor prescribe you Metformin for your PCOS? Metformin is commonly prescribed for women diagnosed with PCOS while there are other options like lifestyle changes and various natural supplements. On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we talk about what Metformin is, how it works, the research behind it, and more! We go over the side effects of Metformin as well as what it does to your P...

Welcome to our first LIVE episode! To celebrate the 10th episode of the podcast, we decided to host a LIVE Q & A event with all the Cysters! We wanted you and all our Cysters to ask us the questions you wanted to learn about. And that's exactly what we did! Tune in to listen to all the PCOS questions and answers about carbs, gluten, metformin, birth control, coffee, dairy, adrenal fatigue, and so...

Was birth control the first thing the doctor offered you after being diagnosed with PCOS? Most women with PCOS are told to take birth control and there are a lot of unanswered questions about the impact this has on the body! On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we talk about birth control and if it's a good option after being diagnosed with PCOS. We go over the side effects associated with th...

What happens where there is a chronic activation of the stress system in our body? On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we talk about how our adrenal glands pump stress hormones and cause strong feelings of anxiety. We get into how food and other external factors impact your stress hormones like cortisol and the overall influence this has on your body's ability to produce & balance your level...

Have you tried going gluten & dairy free to manage your PCOS? On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we uncover the research behind gluten and dairy & how it links to the symptoms of PCOS. Tallene has been gluten and dairy free for 10 years and has been teaching the lifestyle to Cysters out there to finally lose weight with PCOS! Not only did Tallene completely overcome her PCOS but she also lo...

How has PCOS affected your relationship? We get deep on this episode and talk about PCOS breakups and makeups. From supportive stories to ones where the boyfriend just didn’t quite understand, we go through the experience of Cysters with their stories including our tips and advice to help you get through it ladies! We even discuss our break-or-make point in our relationship… listen to the hilariou...

How much do you spend on groceries? On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we talk about how we meal prep for PCOS and our strategy towards grocery shopping. We cover how much we spend on groceries, how we prepare and cook gluten & dairy free meals, and more! We often want to exercise harder and longer because we think that will make us lose weight. We uncover the common mistakes of working out...

On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we talk about PCOS friendly meals that are delicious and fun for both people in a relationship. It's good for both partners to know how to cook, even if it's a little. We go into our process and how we do it together! If a cyster is letting PCOS get her down, then the partner has to step up a little bit, and vice versa. What can he do & what you would you...

Hey Cysters! On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we talk about the different kinds of cravings that comes with PCOS and discuss tips to prevent PCOS cravings based on scientific research. We even read messages and comments from Cysters on how they fight their cravings!  We reveal the Cyster of the Week and how she has been able to manage her PCOS in different ways to get the wins she deserve...

In this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we discuss how to approach talking about PCOS and being gluten & dairy free with family and friends, a topic that’s especially relevant during the holidays! We answer questions submitted from other Cysters and read funny comments & DM’s from Instagram! We also share with you our recent dinner party, the foods we made, & how we were able to host a PCOS frie...

Welcome to the first episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, a podcast where we manage the PCOS lifestyle, gluten and dairy free. In the first episode, we, your hosts, discuss our first date, how Tallene introduced PCOS to Sirak, and how it has impacted our marriage since. We're also giving real advice to cysters who submitted their questions on how to manage PCOS in their relationships. Tune in for mor...