Registered Dietitian
Tallene Hacatoryan, MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian who was diagnosed with PCOS at 18. After years of low calorie diets and workouts that never moved the scale, she reversed her own symptoms by cutting gluten and dairy and eating to balance her blood sugar. Today she helps a community of over a million Cysters lose weight in a way that works with their PCOS through OvaFit, The Cysterhood app, and the PCOS Weight Loss podcast. She lives with her husband Sirak and their son Arda.
How do you know how much caffeine is right for you? On this episode, we help you understand the potential side effects of caffeine, how it affects women with PCOS (now PMOS), and how to figure out whether cutting back could help you feel better. As a Registered Dietitian with PMOS myself, I know firsthand […]
What happens where there is a chronic activation of the stress system in our body? On this episode of A Cyster & Her Mister, we talk about how our adrenal glands pump stress hormones and cause strong feelings of anxiety. We get into how food and other external factors impact your stress hormones like cortisol […]
Period Repair Manual Why do so many women with PCOS have irregular or absent periods? What can they do about it? Are contraceptives the only option? Dr. Lara Briden, the author of the Period Repair Manual, joined us on the Cyster and Her Mister podcast to discuss her top tips to get your period back, […]
You’re probably here because you’ve discovered that what you eat is a pivotal part of reversing your PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and lessening (or completely eliminating!) your symptoms. Create sustainable, hormone-balancing eating habits with this list of pantry must-haves for a healthy PCOS-friendly diet. For a full list of your grocery shopping pantry guide, scroll […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition affecting women of childbearing age. An imbalance of reproductive hormones causes a host of symptoms, including irregular ovulation, weight gain, infertility, acne, hair loss, excess body hair, and an irregular menstrual cycle. Although reproductive health is the most common concern for women with PCOS, the condition […]
If you’re here, you’ve probably realized that what you eat plays a major role in managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and easing (or even eliminating!) frustrating symptoms. The good news? Stocking your pantry with the right essentials can make balanced, hormone-friendly eating simple and sustainable. This guide will walk you through must-have pantry staples to […]
After being newly diagnosed with PCOS, Kail Lowry, television personality from Teen Mom 2, author, social media influencer, and a mother of 4, joins us to talk about the next steps in her PCOS journey! We discuss how Kail was diagnosed with PCOS including the symptoms she was experiencing. Kail shares her experience at the […]
Did you know that Vitamin D isn’t actually a vitamin? It’s a precursor hormone produced by the kidneys and is a key factor for hormonal balance! Up to 3 out of 4 women with PCOS may have Vitamin D deficiency and on this episode, we break down the major roles this vitamin plays in your […]
Are you experiencing PCOS symptoms even after dieting & working out for weeks…maybe months? On this episode, we discuss the reasons why women with PCOS can still experience symptoms while trying their best to manage PCOS! Are you eating enough calories or carbs? We discuss how cutting calories and even carbs can affect your PCOS […]
Apple cider vinegar? One meal a day? How about black seed oil? Are you wondering if the latest PCOS diet trend is right for you? On this episode, we break down all the popular PCOS diet trends out there to help you understand what is right for you and your body! You’ll learn the pros […]
