PCOS Unfiltered: Nourish, Heal, Thrive

Lindsie Vizethann

Welcome to PCOS Unfiltered: Nourish, Heal, Thrive — the place where real talk meets real healing. I'm Lindsie, nurse, health coach, and mindful eating advocate. Each week, we're diving deep into the truth about PCOS — from nutrition and mindful habits to emotional healing — all without the filters, the fads, or the shame. If you're ready to ditch the diets, listen to your body, and finally thrive, you're in the right place.

  1. 20 MIN AGO

    Liver, Fat, Ovaries... and Insulin. It's All Connected.

    In this episode, I cover: Why insulin resistance is central — not just secondary — to PCOS symptomsWhat the 2023 Journal of Ovarian Research review reveals about insulin's impact on:The liver (glucose metabolism + fat production)Adipose (fat) tissue (hormone disruption + inflammation)The ovaries (androgen production + ovulation)How to understand insulin resistance beyond traditional glucose and A1c testingWhy fasting insulin is your early warning system — and how to ask for itTwo key treatment pathways: 🌱 Lifestyle interventions (nutrition, mindful movement, strategic “add-ins”)💊 Pharmaceutical support (metformin, GLP-1s, and when they can help)How combining both strategies can significantly reduce PCOS symptoms and risksThe difference between managing and healing PCOS with the right approach 📚 Referenced Research:https://ovarianresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13048-022-01091-0?.com 💬 Don't miss our free, 3-night virtual event starting in October!   Unwritten: Healing Beyond the DiagnosisI'll be joined by 5 other speakers who have healed beyond their own diagnosis and are giving you all the tools to do the same.   Save your spot HERE! 🎧 Subscribe + Review:If today’s episode gave you clarity or encouragement, hit subscribe and leave a quick ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review—it helps more women like you find their way to real healing. 📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover! ✅ What's included: Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after) Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changes Bonus reflection questions to guide your next steps 📥 Grab it HERE!

    13 min
  2. From City Balcony to Backyard Bliss: Advice on Homesteading Anywhere for Better Health with Special Guest, Amanda Wolter

    4 DAYS AGO

    From City Balcony to Backyard Bliss: Advice on Homesteading Anywhere for Better Health with Special Guest, Amanda Wolter

    In This Episode, You'll Learn: 🌱 How Amanda and her husband went from a city apartment balcony to a 15-acre working farm🥕 Why homegrown food tastes better—and is better—for your health🥚 How full-fat, pasture-raised animal products support hormone balance🧈 Why Amanda started making her own butter and how it transformed their kitchen🌞 How early morning sunshine, natural movement, and seasonal rhythms improve mental and metabolic health🍞 How fermented and cultured foods like sourdough, kefir, and pickles promote gut health and regularity🧒 How involving kids in gardening and cooking builds healthier families🏡 Easy ways to start homesteading in an apartment, suburb, or city🔄 Why homesteading isn’t all-or-nothing—it’s about reconnecting with your food, body, and environmentMentioned in the Episode: 🥔 Potato CSA Subscription Box (ships monthly, Sept–Dec): Check out the offerings from Heart's Pasture Farm HERE 🧑‍🌾 Homesteading Consultations & Skill Sessions: Learn from Amanda & her husband, both experienced educators and farmers. 🛒 Find them locally: Petoskey & Harbor Springs Farmers Markets – Friday & Saturday mornings (Michigan residents) 🔗 Connect with Amanda & Heart's Pasture Farm🌐 Website: https://www.mitasteofplace.com/ 📦 Potato CSA 📅 Book a homesteading consult or Q&A session 📍 Find them at local Michigan farmers markets (Petoskey, Harbor Springs) 💖 If You Enjoyed This Episode...👉 Subscribe & leave a review 📤 Share with a friend who’s curious about homesteading 🎧 Stay tuned for a special announcement about our healing event in October 📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover! ✅ What's included: Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after) Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changes Bonus reflection questions to guide your next steps 📥 Grab it HERE!

    32 min
  3. Feng Shui for Healing: Clear Your Space to Calm Your Nervous System with Catherine Dean

    9 SEPT

    Feng Shui for Healing: Clear Your Space to Calm Your Nervous System with Catherine Dean

    In this episode, you’ll learn: What feng shui really is (art + science of harmonizing people and place) and what it isn’t (not a religion, and no mandatory red door).How your space mirrors your inner world—and how imbalance in a room can amplify stress, decision fatigue, and scattered energy.Why bedroom and kitchen are your top feng shui priorities for healing (sleep + nourishment).The clutter–stress loop and how to break it with small, confidence-building wins.Bedroom do’s & don’ts for better sleep and calmer hormones (command position, close ensuite/closet doors at night, thoughtful under-bed storage).Kitchen cues for mindful eating and steadier blood sugar (clear counters, create a dedicated eating area, reconsider visible knife blocks).How intention + symbolism shape your daily behavior (artwork, colors, and where you place workout gear matters).Practical tweaks for small spaces, home offices, nurseries, and kids’ rooms.Quick Start Checklist Pick one room: bedroom or kitchen.Remove obvious clutter (one drawer, one counter, one pile).Bedroom reset: face the bed so you can see the door, close bathroom/closet doors at night, keep under-bed items soft (linens/clothes only).Kitchen reset: clear the table for meals, add placemats/napkins to cue mindful eating, move knives into a drawer organizer.Entryway scan: make your first view calming—not a pile.Set an intention for the space (e.g., “This room restores me,” or “This kitchen supports simple, balanced meals.”)Highlights & Takeaways “Clutter is the enemy of your serenity.” Start micro; momentum follows.Your center of home relates to health—keep it as open and harmonious as possible.Energy drains matter: close ensuite doors at night; avoid electronics near children’s beds.Symbolism is powerful: choose art and objects that reflect healing, strength, and ease.Resources & Guest Links Catherine Dean, Feng Shui Consultant — newsletter, blogs, and consults: catherinedeanfengshui.com Follow Catherine on Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook  Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or treatment plan. Share the Love If this episode helped you see your space differently, send it to a friend and leave a review—it helps others find the show! 📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover! ✅ What's included: Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after) Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changes Bonus reflection questions to guide your next steps 📥 Grab it HERE!

    55 min
  4. From Nurse to Nutrition Coach: Reversing Insulin Resistance and Reclaiming Health with Grace Yun (Part 2)

    5 SEPT

    From Nurse to Nutrition Coach: Reversing Insulin Resistance and Reclaiming Health with Grace Yun (Part 2)

    In this episode, you’ll learn: Grace’s journey from nurse → patient → coach and how she reversed her own insulin resistance.The first steps she took: food label awareness, budget shifts toward fresh foods, and removing carbs from breakfast.Why vegetable variety and cruciferous foods matter — and how to ease in without overwhelming your digestion.The role of strength, mobility, and cardio in improving insulin sensitivity (and why enjoyment matters most).How sleep deprivation, night shifts, and stress hormones keep insulin high and cravings strong.Why frequent nighttime bathroom trips may be an overlooked sign of insulin issues.The connection between PCOS and type 2 diabetes, and why the risk is 4–7x higher. A thoughtful look at metformin: when it helps, when it masks, and why lifestyle changes remain essential.Simple, doable tools like 1 minute of daily breathwork to calm stress and lower insulin.Mindset shifts: moving from perfectionism to progress, budgeting for your own health, and embracing the truth that “I’m worth it.”Grace’s definition of true health: not lab numbers, but resilience, recovery, and being the active steward of your own body.Practical tips to try today: Swap your carb-heavy breakfast for protein + healthy fats.Add one new veggie to your weekly rotation.Insert “movement snacks” between work sessions.Practice 1 minute of deep breathing (box, 4-7-8, or simple slow inhales/exhales).Celebrate small wins instead of chasing perfection.Check out Grace's 'Top 10 Insulogenic Fix Mini-Guide' here 👉 https://link.feacreate.com/widget/form/sibtkOixPIHmUThztH24 You can also connect with Grace and learn more about her approach to reversing type 2 diabetes naturally on her website, facebook, and @graceyun4x on Instagram.  Or join her facebook group!  Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, exercise, or treatment plan. 📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover! ✅ What's included: Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after) Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changes Bonus reflection questions to guide your next steps 📥 Grab it HERE!

    35 min
  5. From Nurse to Nutrition Coach: Reversing Insulin Resistance and Reclaiming Health with Grace Yun (Part 1)

    2 SEPT

    From Nurse to Nutrition Coach: Reversing Insulin Resistance and Reclaiming Health with Grace Yun (Part 1)

    Together, Grace and I break down: The real root causes of insulin resistanceWhy type 2 diabetes and PCOS are often misunderstood and mislabeled as “lifelong conditions”How traditional healthcare approaches fall short when it comes to healingPractical, empowering steps you can take to reclaim your energy, regulate blood sugar, and reverse symptoms naturallyKey Takeaways: You can reverse insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes in many cases.PCOS and diabetes share a common root: insulin overload — not a medication deficiency.Symptoms like belly fat, constant fatigue, acne, cravings, and even waking up at 2–4 a.m. could point to insulin resistance.Root cause healing goes far deeper than “managing” your diagnosis — it empowers you to transform it.Check out Grace's 'Top 10 Insulogenic Fix Mini-Guide' here 👉 https://link.feacreate.com/widget/form/sibtkOixPIHmUThztH24 You can also connect with Grace and learn more about her approach to reversing type 2 diabetes naturally on her website, facebook, and @graceyun4x on Instagram.  Or join her facebook group!  Whether you're facing a diagnosis or just feel like something is “off” in your body, this episode is packed with insight, compassion, and actionable tools to help you get to the root — not just manage the surface. 📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover! ✅ What's included: Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after) Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changes Bonus reflection questions to guide your next steps 📥 Grab it HERE!

    32 min
  6. 29 AUG

    Breathe to Heal: How Simple Breathing Techniques Can Transform PCOS Health

    What you’ll learn in this episode: How the nervous system impacts hormones, digestion, and weight releaseWhy women with PCOS often get stuck in “fight or flight” modeThe science-backed benefits of intentional breathing on cortisol, blood sugar, and inflammationWhy breathing before meals is a game-changer for PCOS symptomsStep-by-step instructions for three simple, powerful breathing techniquesA guided breathing session you can follow along withBreathing techniques covered: 4-7-8 Breathing → stress & inflammation reduction Box Breathing → focus, grounding, and calm (used by Navy SEALs!) 5-5-5 Breathing → digestion and blood sugar regulation Try this tip today: Take 60–90 seconds to breathe intentionally before your next meal. Notice how your digestion, energy, and cravings respond. If you loved today’s episode, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an update, and leave a quick review to help more women discover this powerful, healing practice. Check out these studies for more info. 👍     📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover! ✅ What's included: Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after) Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changes Bonus reflection questions to guide your next steps 📥 Grab it HERE!

    16 min
  7. Adding Over Subtracting: A New Approach to PCOS Healing with Hannah Al-Raee

    26 AUG

    Adding Over Subtracting: A New Approach to PCOS Healing with Hannah Al-Raee

    📒 In this episode, we discuss:Why healing with PCOS (and beyond) should focus on addition over subtractionHow adding nutrients, protein, veggies, and rest naturally shifts habits without the stress of restrictionHannah’s experience helping women with PCOS build confidence through electrolysis and laser treatmentsThe role of nervous system regulation and why breathing and journaling create a foundation for sustainable healthUnderstanding the difference between removing foods from fear vs. out of self-respect and healingHow balanced blood sugar plays a surprising role in symptoms like excess hair growth, fatigue, and weight gainThe importance of community, support, and the right guidance in your wellness journeySimple, practical first steps: adding clean water and intentional breathing practices daily👉 Connect with Hannah at Tampa Bay Laser if you're in the Tampa Bay area — click HERE. Or follow Tampa Bay Laser on instagram @tampabaylaser and on facebook 💡 If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs encouragement on their healing journey, subscribe for more unfiltered conversations, and leave a quick review to help us reach even more amazing women like you. 📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover! ✅ What's included: Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after) Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changes Bonus reflection questions to guide your next steps 📥 Grab it HERE!

    27 min
  8. Part 2: Unmasking the Hidden Connection Between PCOS and Hashimoto's with Dr. Anya Szigeti

    22 AUG

    Part 2: Unmasking the Hidden Connection Between PCOS and Hashimoto's with Dr. Anya Szigeti

    In this episode, we cover: Why PCOS and Hashimoto’s so often occur togetherThe difference between “normal” vs. “optimal” lab rangesEssential labs and functional tests to request (thyroid antibodies, fasting insulin, stool analysis, Dutch test, and more)The critical role of gut health in both conditionsHow inflammation, blood sugar imbalance, and leaky gut drive hormone disruptionDietary and lifestyle interventions that help both PCOS and Hashimoto’sThe impact of chronic stress, trauma, and emotional health on autoimmunity and hormone balanceDr. Anya’s personal story of reversing symptoms and lowering antibodies without medicationBusting the myth that weight loss is just about “willpower”🔗 Connect with Dr. Anya Szigeti:       *Website: www.backtohealthfunctionalmedicine.com       *Appointment Booking: https://backtohealthfunctionalmedicine.janeapp.com/       *Best-Selling Author - "You Can’t Outrun Your Fork”       *Holistic Hashimoto’s Healing Community on Skool       *IG https://www.instagram.com/dr.anyaszigeti/       *FB https://www.facebook.com/theszigetimethod Key Takeaway: Your body is always talking to you. Symptoms are not random—they are messages that something needs attention. With the right testing, support, and lifestyle shifts, healing from PCOS, Hashimoto’s, or both is possible. 📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover! ✅ What's included: Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after) Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changes Bonus reflection questions to guide your next steps 📥 Grab it HERE!

    32 min

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Welcome to PCOS Unfiltered: Nourish, Heal, Thrive — the place where real talk meets real healing. I'm Lindsie, nurse, health coach, and mindful eating advocate. Each week, we're diving deep into the truth about PCOS — from nutrition and mindful habits to emotional healing — all without the filters, the fads, or the shame. If you're ready to ditch the diets, listen to your body, and finally thrive, you're in the right place.

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