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.
What is the first step in going gluten & dairy free for PCOS? Should I cut out dairy or gluten first? This episode is a great guide for any Cyster thinking of going gluten & dairy free! We give you the perfect tips on how to start with one meal at a time and highlight […]
What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made with PCOS weight loss? On this episode, we go over the 5 biggest mistakes while trying to lose weight with PCOS! You’ll learn the common misconceptions about birth control, Metformin, and how they can have adverse effects on your weight loss progress! We discuss the myths surrounding carbs and […]
More than 70% of women with PCOS have insulin resistance! What is insulin resistance and how do you treat it? On this episode, you’ll learn what the symptoms of insulin resistance are, including mental & physical side effects and what untreated insulin resistance can lead to! Were you prescribed Metformin? We discuss treatment options that […]
Do you feel alone in your PCOS journey? This is a great episode to remind yourself that you are not alone in this and have a whole community behind you Cyster! Andrea Lewis, an actress & filmmaker known for her roles in hit tv shows like Degrassi, joins us to discuss her story with PCOS! […]
Are your workouts not giving you the results you want? On this episode, we talk about the best kind of workouts for PCOS weight loss! What’s more important? Diet or exercise? We go into the importance of nutrition and how it can be paired best with exercise! What about supplements before/after workouts? We got you […]
Up to 64% of women with PCOS have depression and up to 57% have anxiety! If you struggle with this, you are not alone! On this episode, we discuss the science behind why women with PCOS can have depression and/or anxiety, the different options available for mental health improvement, and why it’s important to incorporate […]
What are the risk factors of PCOS? On this episode, you’ll learn how to prevent them with a consistent PCOS lifestyle! Did you know women with PCOS have higher chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes, Gum disease, Cardiovascular disease, and more! Do you have trouble sticking to the PCOS lifestyle to prevent these risk factors? […]
An OB-GYN (obstetrician-gynecologist) joins us on the podcast to talk all about PCOS and her approach to helping women with PCOS get the treatment they need to lead the healthiest lives possible! Dr. Shamsah Amersi is one of the country’s leading and most recognized Ob-Gyns. She graduated in the top 1% of her medical school […]
What is the argument against going gluten & dairy free for PCOS? On this episode, we discuss the common misconceptions about going gluten & dairy free with PCOS! Should only people with Celiac Sensitivity go gluten free? We explain the research behind Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity and how this relates to PCOS! Is there research on […]
A fellow Cyster joins us on this episode to talk about her journey and success with PCOS! Rebecca, an active member of The Cysterhood, was diagnosed with PCOS about six months ago and has lost 25 pounds in the process! You’ll learn how Rebecca was diagnosed, what the doctors told her, and how she found […]
