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

12/07/22 • 67 min

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!

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...

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

Previous Episode

#90 Modeling and binge recovery with Shelley Western

This week Shelley Western (@shelley.western) joins us on the podcast to share her story with food and body obsession and her journey to freedom!

Shelley is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Production Fit model and mom of 2 who helps women who struggle with body image & disordered eating learn to take care of themselves in an emotionally and physically healthy way.

I talk to Shelley about:

The history of her relationship with food and her body.
Breaking free from restrictive voices and society norms.
“Food does not have this morality, there’s no good or bad.”
Her binge eating experience.
How she prioritized her nourishment to break the cycle.
The messy middle part of recovery.
Her experience with modeling and how that influenced her relationship to food and her body.
Gaining the weight to gain her life back.
The process of recovery as a mom and the healing of her relationship with her kids.
+ MORE

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...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 an email at [email protected] if you have any questions!

Next Episode

#92 FEELING vs THINKING about your body with Erica Mather

My podcast guest this week is Erica Mather @erica_mather, an author and yoga therapist. Through embodied movement, she helps people feel better about and in their bodies, and she teaches them how to make friends with their bodies and how to move forward in their lives.

Erica founded The Adore Your Body Transformational Program, a 7-step system for getting a handle on body image challenges, and also founded The Yoga Clinic of NYC, a business that educates clients, medical practitioners, and yoga teachers about empowered self-care practices using yoga as the core tool.

I talk to Erica about:

Her story of what brought her to the work she does today.
Erica’s version of forrest yoga.
How food and productivity go hand in hand.
The journey of her relationship with food and restriction.
Investigating negative thoughts around body image.
Benefits of living embodied.
Discovering her mystical experience.
Why yoga is so great for body image.
+ MORE

Resources talked about in this episode:

Erica’s book Your Body, Your Best Friend
Join Erica’s mailing list here
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle

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...

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