#91 Why is my period missing? PCOS chat with Sam Abbott, RD

In this episode, Sam Abbott, RD @pcos.nutritionist of joins me to talk all about PCOS. This is a condition with so much confusion around it that causes many women to struggle with binge eating, missing periods, body image issues, food fear and disordered eating.

Sam is a fellow dietitian who specializes in PCOS and non-diet approaches to managing PCOS. She offers MANY free and valuable resources for people with PCOS who are seeking a peaceful way to manage PCOS without food fear and restriction.

I talk to Sam about:

• What is PCOS?
• If I have PCOS, how can I tell? And getting the proper diagnosis.
• The overlap of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), disordered eating behaviors and PCOS.
• Sam's recommendations for determining whether you have PCOS.
• The misconception that a restrictive diet and excessive exercise are beneficial for PCOS.
• An overview of PCOS treatment.
• Choosing the right treatment for PCOS & eating disorders.
• Sam's opinion on PCOS and birth control.
• The misinformation around different types of PCOS.
• The connection between disordered eating and PCOS.
• + MORE

Resources talked about in this episode:

• Sam’s website: https://pcosnutritionco.com/
• Rotterdam Criteria
• Sam’s recent blog post: Are There Different Types of PCOS?
• Differences in environment for PCOS: IG Post by Gregory Dodell, M.D. @everything_endocrine
• Sam’s FREE Intuitive Eating Guide for PCOS.

And if you are tired of being stuck in this never ending cycle of feeling in control around food and your physique goals and then binging yet again...

If you are ready to finally find peace with food, your body and exercise so you can be TRULY healthy and reach fitness goals in a way that doesn’t sacrifice your life and happiness...I am now opening spots for Small Group Coaching! Click here to fill out a coaching application and we can have a no-pressure chat to see if my services would be a good fit for you.

Or send me a DM @elenakunicki_rd on Instagram with any questions!