Rewriting Wellness

Vacations have a way of bringing up a lot of anxiety around food, routines, and the fear of “losing progress.”But here’s the truth: a lifestyle that only works in perfect conditions isn’t sustainable and it isn’t truly healthy.In this episode, I’m sharing what my recent trip to Hawaii reminded me about health, flexibility, and why being able to step out of your routine without guilt is actually a sign of a strong, balanced foundation.We’ll talk about:Why vacations can feel stressful around food and healthHow rigid routines can backfire in the long runThe hidden health benefits of rest, joy, and flexibilityHow to approach vacations in a way that supports your bodyWhy you don’t need to “get back on track” after a tripIf you’ve ever felt anxious about traveling, eating differently, or losing progress, this episode is for you.And if you’re ready to build habits that work in real life - not just in perfect conditions - that’s exactly what I help women do inside PCOS Thrive Academy.You can learn more & apply here!!!https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5

Intuitive eating doesn’t start with listening to hunger cues, it starts with eating consistently.In this episode, we talk about why consistent nourishment comes before intuitive eating, especially for women with PCOS! You’ll learn how under-eating and long gaps between meals can disconnect you from hunger and fullness cues, why eating more at first is often part of the healing process, and how this phase can sometimes feel like binging, even when it’s not.I even share a bit of my own personal journey with this step... and trust me, you're gonna want to hear it!If intuitive eating has felt overwhelming, confusing, or “out of control,” this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening in your body and why you’re not doing it wrong!Apply to PCOS Thrive Academy here!

Gut health is one of the most talked-about topics in wellness. In this episode, Brooklyn breaks down what gut health actually means, how the gut microbiome influences inflammation, hormones, and overall health, and why fiber is one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools for supporting your gut.You’ll learn why restriction often makes gut issues worse, how inflammation shows up beyond digestion, and simple, realistic ways to support gut health through nourishment and consistency... without fear or food rules!If you have PCOS and want guidance that supports gut health, hormones, and inflammation without dieting, this is exactly the approach we take inside PCOS Thrive Academy.Apply for our March cohort here!

In today’s episode, I’m joined by fellow PCOS dietitian Kailey Lewis, who was diagnosed with PCOS as a teenager and has personally navigated the confusion, frustration, and overwhelm that so many women with PCOS experience.Kailey shares her journey of suspecting she had PCOS for years before being officially diagnosed, being handed birth control as the only solution, and feeling lost, hopeless, and unheard. While studying nutrition and becoming a registered dietitian, she began applying what she was learning to her own life, ultimately managing her symptoms and losing 30 pounds without extreme dieting or giving up the foods she loves.In this conversation, we talk about the harm of restrictive PCOS advice, why so many women feel stuck despite “doing everything right,” and how a more strategic, supportive approach to nutrition can make a powerful difference, both physically and mentally.This episode is for you if you’re exhausted by conflicting PCOS advice, tired of feeling guilty around food, or wondering if it’s possible to feel better in your body without restriction!Connect with Kailey here:Instagram: @yourpcosnutritionistTikTok: @yourpcos.nutritionist

If you have PCOS and feel like you’re doing everything you were told to do, eating “clean,” being consistent, following the rules, but still feel exhausted, anxious around food, or stuck in constant food noise, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, we’re talking about the difference between managing PCOS and actually healing your relationship with food. Most women are taught how to control symptoms, but not how to support their bodies in a way that feels safe, sustainable, and flexible long term. When fear-based nutrition and restriction are layered on top of PCOS physiology, symptoms often get louder, not better.I walk through why this happens, how under-eating and food rules can backfire hormonally, and what it really means to nourish your body with PCOS instead of fighting it. We also talk about how healing your relationship with food doesn’t mean ignoring nutrition or structure, it means building an approach that supports hormones and mental health.This episode is for anyone who wants to manage PCOS without obsession, loosen the grip food has on their thoughts, and finally feel more confident trusting their body again.This is the exact approach I teach inside PCOS Thrive Academy, where we combine evidence-based PCOS education with food freedom and personalized support, without diet culture.Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and make sure you’re following the podcast so you don’t miss what’s next 🤍

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by supplements, or frustrated that you’re “doing everything right” but still don’t feel better, this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, we’re taking a grounded, anti-diet look at supplements for PCOS. We’re talking about what actually helps, what’s often overhyped, and why supplements don’t work the way you expect when your body is under-fueled or overstressed.✨ In this episode, we cover:Why supplements feel so appealing, especially if you’ve dieted or have PCOSHow chronic under-eating and stress can mimic nutrient deficienciesWhy supplements often don’t work when foundations aren’t in placeThe supplements I recommend specific to your PCOS symptomsI created a PCOS Supplement Decision Flowchart to help you decide:what (if anything) to addwhat to focus on firstand how to stop guessingDownload the flowchart here!If you decide supplements make sense for you, you can find the exact practitioner-grade brands I use and recommend here:Link to my Fullscript DispensaryIf you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or tired of trying to piece this together on your own, this is exactly what we work through inside PCOS Thrive Academy, food-first foundations, intentional supplement use, and individualized support.Link to apply to PCOS Thrive Academy

For many women with PCOS, nutrition advice sounds like: eat less, cut carbs, and try harder.But what happens when following that advice leads to food guilt, obsession, restriction, and worsened symptoms?In this episode, Brooklyn dives into the often-overlooked connection between disordered eating and PCOS, inspired by a real client story that highlights a much larger issue in PCOS care. You’ll learn why weight-focused recommendations are so common, how chronic restriction impacts hormones and metabolism, and why eating more, not less, is often the missing piece for PCOS management.This conversation is for anyone who has felt confused, blamed, or discouraged after doing “everything right” and still not seeing results.Why women with PCOS are 2–3x more likely to struggle with disordered eatingHow calorie restriction and carb fear fuel food obsession and binge-restrict cyclesThe role of stress hormones and under-fueling in worsening PCOS symptomsWhy weight loss is not required for improvements in insulin resistance or hormone balanceHow eating more consistently can actually support blood sugar and metabolismWhy healing your relationship with food is a core part of PCOS care, not an afterthoughtWhat to focus on adding to meals and snacks instead of what to cut outYou didn’t fail PCOS management.PCOS management often fails women by ignoring biology, stress, and mental health.The solution isn’t more control or less food, it’s more nourishment, consistency, and compassion.If this episode resonated with you and you’re ready to manage your PCOS without restriction, guilt, or food rules, Brooklyn supports women inside PCOS Thrive Academy, a program focused on fueling your body, balancing hormones, and healing your relationship with food at the same time.👉 Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5If this episode hit home, share it with a friend or leave a review, it helps more women find this message!!

In this episode, Brooklyn walks you step-by-step through how to create sustainable, PCOS-friendly goals that support your hormones and your real life without burnout, perfectionism, or starting over.You’ll learn:how to set goals that actually stickwhy sustainable goals start with clarity, not pressurethe simple framework Brooklyn uses with clientshow to build goals around supportive “anchors” like nutrition, movement, blood sugar, and stresshow to break the binge–restrict–start-over cycle for goodwhy slow, steady progress is the kind that lastsThis episode is about designing goals that fit your capacity, flex with your life, and still support your hormones, not another January overhaul.If you’re ready to stop starting over and build something you’ll still be doing in June, this episode will show you how!Link to apply for PCOS Thrive Academy: https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5

Before you start setting New Year’s goals or planning a 2026 “reset,” this episode is your permission slip to slow down.In today’s conversation, Brooklyn breaks down why the traditional “new year, new me” mindset keeps women with PCOS stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle, and what to do instead.You’ll learn:why restriction resets never workhow perfectionism fuels burnoutwhat hormone-friendly goals actually look likewhy PCOS requires a different approachthree powerful reflection prompts to help you end the year with clarity, not pressureIf you’ve ever felt like you’re starting over every January… hopefully this episode feels like a breath of fresh air!And next week, in Part 2, we’ll build your 2026 routine together... one you’ll actually stick with ;)

If you’ve ever found yourself in front of the pantry after a long day thinking, “Why am I doing this? I’m not even hungry…” , this episode is going to feel like a deep breath.Today we’re breaking down what emotional eating is actually communicating, why it’s not a personal failure, and how to expand your emotional toolbox so food isn’t the only coping strategy your brain knows.We’ll talk about:why emotional eating is completely normalthe difference between emotional hunger vs. biological hungerhow restriction makes emotional eating so much worsewhat your brain is trying to accomplish when it turns to foodthe exact steps to take when emotional eating feels out of controlhow to build supportive coping tools without demonizing foodThis is a compassionate, shame-free conversation that will help you understand your behaviors in a whole new way and start responding with intention instead of guilt.If you’ve been stuck in the emotional eating cycle for years, if you feel out of control around food, or if you’re healing from a restrictive past, this episode will meet you right where you are.Ready for deeper support with emotional eating, blood sugar balance, and PCOS symptom relief?Enrollment is now open for PCOS Thrive Academy, my 12-week group coaching program designed to help you regulate your hormones, feel confident with food again, and build sustainable habits without restriction. Apply here for the January 2026 cohort: https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5

In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the real-life habits I’m prioritizing in this current season, not because they’re perfect or you should copy them, but because they fit my actual life!This episode was inspired by a recent client call where we created a realistic, sustainable plan that fit her extremely busy schedule. It was such a powerful reminder to me (and one that. I think we could all use from time to time) that your routine should support your season… not the ideal version of life you wish you had.In this episode I’ll walk you through:• the habits grounding me right now as a new mom• how my routines have shifted from season to season• why your health habits should evolve with your life• how to choose anchor habits that support your hormones, energy, and wellbeing• permission to stop chasing the “perfect” routine and choose what’s realisticIf you’ve been feeling like you can’t stay consistent or that your routine keeps “falling apart,” this episode will help you reframe your expectations and build a version of wellness that actually works for you!And if you're ready to take a step towards managing your PCOS without restriction, apply for our January 2026 cohort of PCOS Thrive Academy here! Can't wait to chat with you! https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5

If you’ve ever felt confused about insulin resistance, what it is, why it happens, or why literally every PCOS article mentions it, this episode is for you!!Today, Brooklyn breaks down insulin resistance in the simplest, most relatable way. Together we’ll cover:• what insulin actually does in your body• how insulin resistance develops (and why it's so common with PCOS)• the symptoms no one connects to blood sugar• the biggest mistakes women make when trying to “fix” it• simple, evidence-based tools that actually improve insulin sensitivityBy the end, you’ll understand your body on a whole new level and feel empowered instead of overwhelmed!Link to apply to PCOS Thrive Academy: https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5

The holidays are here… and if you have PCOS or a history of food rules, this season can feel stressful. In today’s episode, we break down how to enjoy holiday food without guilt, keep your blood sugar steady, and stay connected to your body, all without slipping back into old diet culture habits!You’ll learn:Why holiday eating feels so overwhelming (and how to change that)How to build satisfying, balanced plates that support PCOS How to prevent the 2pm crash and stop “saving up” for big mealsPractical strategies for partiesHow to honor hunger/fullness cues even on busy daysWhat to do when guilt or old food rules creep inThis episode blends intuitive eating, PCOS-friendly nutrition, and real-life tools you can start using today. If you want to actually enjoy the holidays this year, without spiraling or stressing... this one is for you.Link to apply for January cohort of PCOS Thrive Academy: https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with one of my past clients, Kiersten, whose transformation is one of the most beautiful and powerful journeys I’ve witnessed as a dietitian.Kiersten is a college student studying nutrition and dietetics with the goal of becoming an intuitive eating dietitian herself. But before she ever stepped into this work, her relationship with food and her body felt chaotic, consuming, and exhausting. She was stuck in the binge–restrict cycle, constantly tracking, weighing, overthinking food, and feeling disconnected from her life, especially around the holidays.In this conversation, we walk through:What her relationship with food looked like before coachingThe moment she realized she needed support and what made her reach outThe mindset shifts that completely changed her day-to-day lifeHow she stopped letting the scale dictate her choicesWhat it was like to navigate the holiday season while learning intuitive eatingHow she learned to trust her body, enjoy food again, and get her spark backHer advice for anyone afraid to break old rules or start healingKiersten shares candidly about the anxiety, the breakthroughs, the challenges, and the relief that came with letting go of control. Her story is such a powerful reminder that you do not have to stay stuck in food rules forever, healing is possible, sustainable, and so worth it.If you’re navigating binge-restrict patterns, body image struggles, or fear around holiday eating… we hope that this episode will help you!

Protein is everywhere!! Protein tortilla's, protein ice cream, protein cereal, protein SEASONING (crazy)… but when and why did we become so obsessed with it?In this episode, Brooklyn talks about how the wellness world’s “protein craze” has turned a good thing into yet another diet culture rule. You’ll learn why protein matters, what the real risks (and myths) are, and how to find the balance between fueling your body and over-fixating on numbers.This one’s for you if you’ve ever wondered, “Am I eating enough protein?” or felt guilty for not hitting your macro goals.Inside we’ll cover:Why protein is essential (and how much you really need)How the high-protein trend got out of controlThe overlooked nutrients we miss when we over-focus on proteinHow to fuel your body for hormone balance without obsessionApply for PCOS Thrive Academy → https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5Follow Brooklyn on Instagram → @dietitianbrooklynkeywords: protein, diet culture, nutrition, PCOS, food freedom, intuitive eating, women’s health, hormone balance, metabolism, healthy habits

“Balance your hormones.” We hear that phrase everywhere... but what does it actually mean?In this episode, Brooklyn breaks down what hormones really are, what they do, and how they impact everything from your mood and energy to your cravings and period.You’ll learn how to start supporting your hormones naturally, without tracking, restricting, or chasing perfection, and why your hormones aren’t broken… they’re communicating!Whether you have PCOS or just want to better understand your body, this episode will help everything finally click!Inside we’ll cover:What hormones actually are and how they functionCommon reasons hormones feel “out of balance”How stress, sleep, and food impact hormone communicationSimple ways to support hormonal health dailyWhat to know when it comes to PCOS + your hormonesApply to PCOS Thrive Academy → https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5Follow me on Instagram → @dietitianbrooklynkeywords: hormones, hormone health, PCOS, women’s health, blood sugar, stress, metabolism, hormone balance, intuitive eating, food freedom, menstrual cycle

For so many women, “wellness” has become a constant battle to take up less space... smaller portions, smaller jeans, smaller goals. But what if true health isn’t about shrinking at all?!?!!In this episode, Brooklyn Bezzant, RD, shares what really happens when you stop obsessing over weight and start nourishing your body instead!! You’ll learn how letting go of the pressure to be smaller opens the door to better hormone health, stronger metabolism, and deeper self-trust!Tune in + you'll hear: • Why chronic dieting keeps your body in survival mode • How nourishment and consistency supports overall health• What it looks like to pursue health without obsession or guiltIf this episode helped and you're READY to recieve personalized guidance & support for your PCOS management, apply to PCOS Thrive Academy here! Enrollment is currently OPEN and spots fill fast!⁠https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5⁠And don't forget to grab your free Nourish Without Rules Starter Guide here... ⁠https://nutritionwithbrookie.myflodesk.com/jeaanks3gt⁠ your first step to supporting your body without restriction!!

If you’ve ever been told to “just lose weight” or “cut out gluten & dairy” for PCOS, and have no idea where to start, this is the episode is for you!!Brooklyn Bezzant, Registered Dietitian and hormone health expert, breaks down the most common PCOS myths that are keeping women stuck and frustrated and teaches you what to actually focus on instead!You’ll learn:• Why restriction makes PCOS symptoms worse• The truth about carbs, gluten, dairy, insulin resistance, and weight (lots.. I know! this episode is PACKED with info)• What ACTUALLY supports hormone health long-term with PCOSIf this episode helped and you're READY to recieve personalized guidance & support for your PCOS management, apply to PCOS Thrive Academy here! Enrollment is currently OPEN and spots fill fast!https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5And don't forget to grab your free Nourish Without Rules Starter Guide here... https://nutritionwithbrookie.myflodesk.com/jeaanks3gt your first step to balancing blood sugar and supporting your hormones without restriction!!

In this very first episode of Rewriting Wellness, Brooklyn Bezzant, Registered Dietitian and hormone health expert, opens up about her personal journey, from struggling with food and perfectionism on her LDS mission to her road to recovery and discovering what true wellness actually means.You’ll hear the story behind the podcast, why Brooklyn is passionate about helping women heal their relationship with food, and how her path as a dietitian led her to specialize in PCOS, a condition that impacts millions of women, many of whom are stuck in cycles of restriction and guilt.You’ll leave this episode with hope, clarity, and permission to finally build a version of wellness that feels good again.💛 Free Resource: Download your Nourish Without Rules Starter Guide, your 3-step roadmap to start reconnecting with your body and feeling at peace with food.https://nutritionwithbrookie.myflodesk.com/jeaanks3gt

Welcome to Rewriting Wellness, a podcast by registered dietitian and intuitive eating + hormone health expert, Brooklyn Bezzant, RD.This short trailer gives you a peek into what’s coming! In the weeks to come, you'll find honest conversations about food freedom, hormones, PCOS, and redefining what it means to be well.If you’re ready to unlearn diet culture and start building a version of health that actually feels good, hit follow and get ready for the first episode of Rewriting Wellness - coming soon!