The PCOS Podcast by A Cyster & Her Mister3 Helmi

Hidden Ingredients No One Is Talking About: What Labels Aren’t Telling You

#294: If you have PCOS and feel like you’re “doing everything right” but still struggling with hunger, cravings, or weight…this episode is for you.

Women are often taught that their bodies are the problem, so when something doesn’t work, we blame ourselves. But what if the issue isn’t willpower… it’s the formulation?

In this episode, we break down what food labels don’t tell you, and why PCOS women are especially vulnerable to certain “health” foods and marketing claims.

We cover:

- How foods are engineered for the bliss point and why PCOS appetite signaling makes this harder

- The truth about “natural flavors” and how labels can sound clean without being supportive

- Why “sugar-free” doesn’t always mean blood-sugar-friendly for insulin-resistant bodies

- How low-fat foods can worsen hunger and blood sugar swings (plus a real coaching call example with a simple fix)

This isn’t about restriction or cutting out everything you enjoy. It’s about understanding why your body responds the way it does, so you can stop blaming yourself and start making choices that actually support PCOS hormones and metabolism.

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The 5 Lab Tests That Change Everything for PCOS (Real Results Breakdown with Dr. Stephen Cabral)

#298: In this episode, we’re joined by special guest Dr. Stephen Cabral, founder of EquiLife and author of The End of All Disease, to break down how functional lab testing can uncover the root causes ...

14 Huhti 55min

Spring Clean Your PCOS: What to Stop, Start & Simplify

#297: If you have PCOS, it can feel like you need to try every hormone hack on the internet. Detoxes, cutting out foods, and taking a dozen supplements. But most women with PCOS do not need to do more...

17 Maalis 37min

Intermittent Fasting, Slow Weight Loss & Doctors Who Won't Listen: PCOS Q&A

#296: In this episode, we answer some PCOS questions from our Cysters! We cover how to control cravings, whether intermittent fasting works, the best types of workouts, and if tools like weighted ves...

3 Maalis 34min

How She Lost 120 lbs With PCOS Naturally: What She Stopped Doing

#295: In this episode, I’m sitting down with Josie, who lost 120 pounds naturally with PCOS after finally learning how to support her body instead of fighting it. Josie was diagnosed at 17 and struggl...

17 Helmi 28min

Do less: Micro habits for maximum results in 2026

#293: In this episode, we’re talking about the micro habits that actually matter for PCOS in 2026… not more rules, not more restriction, and definitely not more overwhelm. If you’re already eating glu...

20 Tammi 33min

I Stopped Working Out So Hard & Lost 50 Pounds with PCOS

#292: What if everything you've been told about weight loss with PCOS is wrong? Taylor believed harder workouts would finally help her lose weight after years of struggling with PCOS, irregular period...

6 Tammi 27min

A beginner's Guide to PCOS Meal Prepping

#291: Feeling overwhelmed by meal prep? This episode breaks down exactly how to get started with PCOS-friendly meal prepping, without the stress or spending hours in the kitchen. Why meal prepping mat...

23 Joulu 202528min