🧠 Episode Summary:

If you've been told that PCOS is all about insulin resistance and high testosterone, you've only been told part of the story. In this episode, we're digging into the hormonal chain reaction that causes those symptoms—starting with unopposed estrogen, low progesterone, and disrupted thyroid function.

You'll learn:

• Why estrogen isn't the enemy (and when it is)

• How estrogen increases free fatty acids and triggers insulin resistance

• The overlooked connection between thyroid, cortisol, and your cycle

• What to do if you can't get the right labs from your doctor

• What tests actually give you answers—not more questions

• How to support your hormones without crash dieting or chasing carbs around

• My go-to tools, supplements, and strategies for PCOS, hormone repair, and metabolic balance

This episode is both dense and actionable—bookmark it, take notes, and share it with someone who's tired of being told to just "cut carbs" and "lose weight."

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