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Nourished with PCOS

Nourished with PCOS

Sam Abbott 72 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

The Nourished with PCOS Podcast, hosted by registered dietitian nutritionist and certified intuitive eating counselor Sam Abbott, offers guidance for managing PCOS without diet culture. Each week, Sam shares tips on improving insulin resistance and reducing PCOS symptoms while promoting a healthy relationship with food. The show emphasizes that it's possible to thrive with PCOS while respecting your body and enjoying food. Listeners can expect practical, compassionate advice on nutrition and self-care.

Episodes

71. Catching up! PCOS Name Change + How to Lower Blood Sugar
71. Catching up! PCOS Name Change + How to Lower Blood Sugar Aug 21, 2026 897 I'm back after a summer off, and I'm easing back into the podcast with a quick update on where I've been, plus something big that happened in the PCOS community while I was away: PCOS officially started the process of becoming PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome).In this episode, I'm sharing my honest thoughts on the name change and what you need to know as someone wit
70. Why Your A1c Lab Matters with PCOS
70. Why Your A1c Lab Matters with PCOS Apr 22, 2026 881 If you've been told your A1c is creeping up or you're feeling confused about what your PCOS labs actually mean, this episode is for you.Getting your labs done and understanding what they mean can feel overwhelming and confusing. In this episode, Sam breaks down what's really happening in your body and why A1c can be an important marker for understanding insulin resistance and managi
69. Prediabetes and PCOS: What You Need to Know to Support Your Health and Blood Sugar
69. Prediabetes and PCOS: What You Need to Know to Support Your Health and Blood Sugar Oct 22, 2025 1997 If you’ve been told you have prediabetes or elevated blood sugar with PCOS, this episode is for you. Sam helps you understand what’s really going on beneath the diagnosis:  from how insulin resistance impacts PCOS symptoms to what actually helps your blood sugar stay more stable day to day. You’ll learn how to take meaningful steps to support your health without restriction or fear.In this episode
68. A New Name for PCOS?
68. A New Name for PCOS? Aug 6, 2025 1297 👀 Is a new name for PCOS coming?In this episode, Sam chats about the conversations around renaming PCOS. She specifically discusses:Issues with the name Polycystic Ovary SyndromeThe current plan and timeline for choosing a new nameHow you can give feedback on which name is best for PCOSLink to the name survey discussed in this episode: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/mchri/pcos/guideline ✨ Free Au
67. Don't Make These 3 Intuitive Eating Mistakes with PCOS
67. Don't Make These 3 Intuitive Eating Mistakes with PCOS Jul 9, 2025 1031 Trying to eat intuitively with PCOS—but still feeling out of control, confused, or like it’s not “working”? You’re not alone.In this episode, Sam is breaking down 3 common mistakes I see people make when they’re trying to practice intuitive eating with PCOS—and how to approach it in a way that actually supports your blood sugar, energy, and overall well-being. ✨ Free August Masterclass ✨Join me fo
66. What You Should Have Been Told About Managing Insulin Resistance with PCOS
66. What You Should Have Been Told About Managing Insulin Resistance with PCOS Jul 2, 2025 985 Most people with PCOS are told to “just lose weight” or “cut carbs” to manage insulin resistance—but that advice barely scratches the surface.In this episode, I’m breaking down what you should have been told—the things that actually move the needle when it comes to managing blood sugar with PCOS.If you’re tired of doing everything “right” and still feeling off, this conversation will help you unde
65. What Balance Really Looks Like with PCOS and Blood Sugar Management
65. What Balance Really Looks Like with PCOS and Blood Sugar Management Jun 25, 2025 1313 If you’ve been trying to “eat right” for PCOS and blood sugar—but end up feeling like it’s never enough—this episode is for you.Sam is breaking down what realistic, sustainable balance actually looks like when you're managing PCOS, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes. You’ll learn why perfectionist thinking keeps you stuck, what true balance feels like, and why eating consistently matters more th
64. How to Be an Intuitive Eater with PCOS
64. How to Be an Intuitive Eater with PCOS Jun 18, 2025 1618 If you’ve ever wondered how intuitive eating actually works when you have PCOS—especially with symptoms like cravings, fatigue, or blood sugar changes—this episode is for you.We’ll break down what intuitive eating really is (and what it’s not), walk through the 10 principles, and explore specific, practical ways to start applying it to your life in a way that supports both your body and your relat
63. Signs Your Blood Sugar Isn't Balanced
63. Signs Your Blood Sugar Isn't Balanced Jun 12, 2025 815 Welcome to Season 3 of the Nourished with PCOS Podcast!Are you eating regularly but still feeling exhausted, irritable, or out of control with food?In this episode, we’re breaking down some of the most overlooked signs that your blood sugar might not be as balanced as you think—and why this can happen even when you’re not dieting. If you’ve struggled with cravings, energy crashes, or feeling “off”
62. Navigating Period Loss: PCOS vs. Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Lindsey Lusson
62. Navigating Period Loss: PCOS vs. Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Lindsey Lusson May 15, 2024 1664 Welcome to a new episode of the Nourished with PCOS Podcast, where we’re diving deep into the often-misunderstood world of missing periods. This episode is all about differences between the two biggest causes of missing periods, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). Joining us today is Lindsey Lusson, a registered dietitian with personal experience in overcoming amenor
61. PCOS and Fatty Liver
61. PCOS and Fatty Liver May 8, 2024 741 Have you ever been told that you have fatty liver? Receiving a new diagnosis can be scary, but this episode is going to break down fatty liver in a super simple way so that you can feel informed and empowered.Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a condition where excess fat builds up on the liver. It affects about 25% of the population and PCOS increases the risk of developing it. While we
60. Feeling Better in Your Body with Amanda Mittman
60. Feeling Better in Your Body with Amanda Mittman May 1, 2024 2298 Welcome to the Nourished with PCOS Podcast, the place where we find strength, empowerment, and soothing conversations for our PCOS journey. Today, we're welcoming a very special guest, Amanda Mittman, a passionate advocate for a positive body image, a registered dietitian, and an intuitive eating counselor.In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that often gets overlooked

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