Balancing your blood sugar doesn’t require cutting carbs, avoiding sugar, or being perfect with food.

In this episode, we’re breaking down why blood sugar matters for PCOS, how insulin resistance impacts your hormones, and the simple shifts that actually make a difference—without restriction.

If you’re tired of the all-or-nothing approach and want something that actually feels sustainable… press play.

Protein is everywhere right now... protein cereal, protein chips, protein water, and even protein ice cream. Somewhere along the way, protein went from being an important nutrient to feeling like the only nutrient that matters!

In the final episode of the Macronutrient Series, we’re breaking down the truth about protein and what it actually does in your body. We’ll talk about why protein is important for overall health and PCOS management, how much protein most people actually need, and why the current protein obsession can sometimes lead to unnecessary stress around food.

You’ll also learn how protein supports muscle growth, blood sugar stability, and metabolic health, along with simple ways to incorporate enough protein into your day without tracking every gram or relying on ultra-processed “high protein” products.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re eating enough protein or if the internet has made you feel like you need protein in every bite, this episode will help bring some clarity.

And apply here to the March cohort of PCOS Thrive Academy!

Carbohydrates might be the most misunderstood macronutrient in the PCOS world!

For many women, the first piece of advice they receive after being diagnosed with PCOS is simple: cut carbs. But the science behind carbohydrates, insulin, and metabolism is far more nuanced than that.

In Part 2 of the Macronutrient Series, we’re breaking down what actually happens in your body when you eat carbohydrates and why consistently fueling with carbs can support your metabolism, hormones, and energy levels.

If carbs have ever felt confusing or scary, this episode will help you understand how they actually work in your body so you can move away from restriction and start using them strategically to support your health...

and if you're ready to manage your PCOS without restriction or diets, you can apply to PCOS Thrive Academy here!

Next week, we’ll wrap up the series with Part 3: Protein!!

If the word “fat” still makes you a little uncomfortable… this episode is for you.

For years, women were taught that low-fat equals healthy. Then social media flipped the script and started calling seed oils toxic. And somewhere in the middle of all that noise, women with PCOS were left confused about what actually supports their hormones.

In today’s episode, we’re kicking off Part 1 of my Macronutrient Series by breaking down everything you need to know about fat... without fear, extremes, or diet culture.

We’ll cover what fat actually does in your body, how it supports hormone production, the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats, omega-3 vs. omega-6, and what’s really going on with the seed oil debate. We’ll also talk about why fat is especially important for women with PCOS, particularly when it comes to blood sugar balance, inflammation, and satiety.

This episode will help you move from confusion to clarity so you can stop fearing fat and start using it strategically to support your metabolism and hormones.

Because fat isn’t something to minimize, it’s something to understand.

Stay tuned for Part 2 (carbohydrates 👀) coming next.

If you’re ready for structured, personalized guidance on how to build balanced meals that support your hormones without restriction, you can learn more about PCOS Thrive Academy here!

If your body has changed recently — postpartum, during eating disorder recovery, with PCOS, through stress, or just through life — and your body image feels a little shaky… this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, I’m sharing my personal experience navigating body image over the past year while my body was changing in real time. From weight gain during eating disorder recovery to postpartum shifts, I’m talking honestly about the discomfort that can come up — and what actually helps.

Because here’s the truth: healing body image doesn’t mean you never have negative thoughts again. It means you learn how to respond to them differently.

In this episode, I walk you through the three shifts that helped me move from panic and “fix it” energy… to neutrality and peace. We talk about:

• Why you don’t have to love your body to treat it with respect

• How to stop treating body changes like emergencies

• What it looks like to build a life where your body isn’t the main character

• Practical tools for reframing negative thoughts into grounded, neutral ones

• Why discomfort in a changing body is normal — not a sign that you’re failing

We also touch on the research around body dissatisfaction in women and why women with PCOS are at an even higher risk for struggling with body image and disordered eating patterns.

If you’ve been feeling uncomfortable, triggered, or just “off” in your body lately, I hope this episode gives you both practical tools and real hope.

Your body is allowed to change.
You’re allowed to feel discomfort.
And healing is still possible in the middle of it.

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Apply to PCOS Thrive Academy here!

Vacations have a way of bringing up a lot of anxiety around food, routines, and the fear of “losing progress.”

But here’s the truth: a lifestyle that only works in perfect conditions isn’t sustainable and it isn’t truly healthy.

In this episode, I’m sharing what my recent trip to Hawaii reminded me about health, flexibility, and why being able to step out of your routine without guilt is actually a sign of a strong, balanced foundation.

We’ll talk about:

• Why vacations can feel stressful around food and health

• How rigid routines can backfire in the long run

• The hidden health benefits of rest, joy, and flexibility

• How to approach vacations in a way that supports your body

• Why you don’t need to “get back on track” after a trip

If you’ve ever felt anxious about traveling, eating differently, or losing progress, this episode is for you.

And if you’re ready to build habits that work in real life - not just in perfect conditions - that’s exactly what I help women do inside PCOS Thrive Academy.

You can learn more & apply here!!!

https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5

Intuitive eating doesn’t start with listening to hunger cues, it starts with eating consistently.

In this episode, we talk about why consistent nourishment comes before intuitive eating, especially for women with PCOS!

You’ll learn how under-eating and long gaps between meals can disconnect you from hunger and fullness cues, why eating more at first is often part of the healing process, and how this phase can sometimes feel like binging, even when it’s not.

I even share a bit of my own personal journey with this step... and trust me, you're gonna want to hear it!

If intuitive eating has felt overwhelming, confusing, or “out of control,” this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening in your body and why you’re not doing it wrong!

Apply to PCOS Thrive Academy here!

Gut health is one of the most talked-about topics in wellness. In this episode, Brooklyn breaks down what gut health actually means, how the gut microbiome influences inflammation, hormones, and overall health, and why fiber is one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools for supporting your gut.

You’ll learn why restriction often makes gut issues worse, how inflammation shows up beyond digestion, and simple, realistic ways to support gut health through nourishment and consistency... without fear or food rules!

If you have PCOS and want guidance that supports gut health, hormones, and inflammation without dieting, this is exactly the approach we take inside PCOS Thrive Academy.

Apply for our March cohort here!

In today’s episode, I’m joined by fellow PCOS dietitian Kailey Lewis, who was diagnosed with PCOS as a teenager and has personally navigated the confusion, frustration, and overwhelm that so many women with PCOS experience.

Kailey shares her journey of suspecting she had PCOS for years before being officially diagnosed, being handed birth control as the only solution, and feeling lost, hopeless, and unheard. While studying nutrition and becoming a registered dietitian, she began applying what she was learning to her own life, ultimately managing her symptoms and losing 30 pounds without extreme dieting or giving up the foods she loves.

In this conversation, we talk about the harm of restrictive PCOS advice, why so many women feel stuck despite “doing everything right,” and how a more strategic, supportive approach to nutrition can make a powerful difference, both physically and mentally.

This episode is for you if you’re exhausted by conflicting PCOS advice, tired of feeling guilty around food, or wondering if it’s possible to feel better in your body without restriction!

Connect with Kailey here:Instagram: @yourpcosnutritionistTikTok: @yourpcos.nutritionist

If you have PCOS and feel like you’re doing everything you were told to do, eating “clean,” being consistent, following the rules, but still feel exhausted, anxious around food, or stuck in constant food noise, this episode is for you.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the difference between managing PCOS and actually healing your relationship with food. Most women are taught how to control symptoms, but not how to support their bodies in a way that feels safe, sustainable, and flexible long term. When fear-based nutrition and restriction are layered on top of PCOS physiology, symptoms often get louder, not better.

I walk through why this happens, how under-eating and food rules can backfire hormonally, and what it really means to nourish your body with PCOS instead of fighting it. We also talk about how healing your relationship with food doesn’t mean ignoring nutrition or structure, it means building an approach that supports hormones and mental health.

This episode is for anyone who wants to manage PCOS without obsession, loosen the grip food has on their thoughts, and finally feel more confident trusting their body again.

This is the exact approach I teach inside PCOS Thrive Academy, where we combine evidence-based PCOS education with food freedom and personalized support, without diet culture.

Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/iKnpNXF5

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