✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, Jen and Allison sit down with fellow CCN clinician, Megan, to talk all things PCOS — what it is, what it isn’t, and how diet culture has totally distorted the conversation. We unpack the myths, the medical confusion, and the real-life impact PCOS has on body image, hormones, and mental health. Megan shares insights from her work with clients navigating PCOS and offers a grounded, compassionate take on what supportive care actually looks like (hint: it’s not cutting out every carb).

Together, we explore how providers, clients, and caregivers can approach PCOS with curiosity instead of fear, focusing on individualized care, self-trust, and ditching the shame that so often comes with this diagnosis. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting PCOS advice or stuck in the wellness noise, this conversation will feel like a deep breath.

🧠 Takeaways:

• PCOS is complex — and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
• Diet culture has turned PCOS into a fear-based diagnosis.
• Blood sugar, hormones, and mental health are all connected.
• Restriction and shame make symptoms worse, not better.

• It’s possible to manage PCOS without sacrificing your relationship with food or your body.

📚 Resources & Mentions:

What is PCOS? blog post by Megan

PCOS Nutrition Center

Ovasitol Inositol Powder Supplement

Rene Jay & Women’s Health Series on TikTok

Megan’s Fav IG Accounts:

• pcos.nutritionist
• pcosnutrition

Megan’s Iced Coffee Koozie

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