76 – Talking to Your Daughter About PCOS

“Don’t let PCOS define who are you. It’s a lifestyle. It’s a norm. I have PCOS, but I’m not PCOS. It’s just a part of me. I think that they shouldn’t focus so much on having PCOS, just how they can benefit from it and really embrace who they are, even though they have PCOS.” -Sarah Kochiu

My daughter, Lila, is 9 years old, and I am starting to think more about whether she too will have PCOS. I hear from distraught mothers almost every day. Their daughter has been diagnosed, they are not sure how to help. My podcast guest today was in the same situation not long ago. I had the privilege to coach Linda Kochiu and her daughter, Sarah, through the initial stages of healing her PCOS. Sarah is now a thriving college student. Listen in (or read the transcript) and hear about their journey, learn from their story, and know there is hope and you’re not alone. Among other things, we discuss:

Talking to friends about PCOS and lifestyle changes

The mindset shift that changed everything

Tricks for eating PCOS friendly foods at restaurants and college

How lifestyle and diet changes affected the family

Supplements that work for Sarah

Finding the right exercise balance

Managing stress

The importance of having a supportive partner/mother