Have you been told to cut carbs, go dairy-free, lose weight or follow a strict diet for PCOS?
In this episode, I'm joined by Amy, a PCOS nutritionist and founder of PCOS Hub, to separate fact from fiction when it comes to managing PCOS and supporting fertility.
We discuss why there is no single "best" diet for PCOS, the importance of building sustainable habits, and why many women are focusing on restriction when they should be focusing on nourishment.
Amy also shares her thoughts on the recent proposal to rename PCOS to PMOS what this could mean for women, and why there is still so much work to be done in women's healthcare.
Whether you've recently been diagnosed, are trying to conceive, or simply want to better understand your hormones and menstrual cycle, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based advice.
In This Episode We Discuss:
🌸 What PCOS is and how it affects the body
🌸 Why there is no one-size-fits-all PCOS diet
🌸 The truth about keto, low-carb, dairy-free and gluten-free diets
🌸 Why focusing on what you can add to your diet is often more helpful than restriction
🌸 The role of protein, healthy fats and balanced meals
🌸 How movement and exercise can support PCOS symptoms
🌸 Why over-exercising and under-fuelling can sometimes do more harm than good
🌸 The connection between stress, hormones and PCOS
🌸 Why sleep may be the most underrated factor for hormone and fertility health
🌸 PCOS and fertility: where to start if you're trying to conceive
🌸 The proposed PCOS to PMOS name change and what it means for women
🌸 Why women with PCOS deserve better awareness, research and support
Key Takeaway
One of my favourite messages from this conversation is that managing PCOS doesn't have to be complicated.
Rather than chasing restrictive diets and quick fixes, Amy encourages women to focus on sustainable habits, balanced nutrition, movement, sleep and stress management.
As she explains, it's not about perfection—it's about creating realistic habits that support your health for the long term.
Resources & Links
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The 30-Something Shift Podcast is a women's health podcast hosted by menstrual cycle, fertility and pregnancy yoga teacher Liv Berry, helping women in their 30s navigate hormones, fertility, menstrual health, stress, mental wellbeing and yoga through every season of womanhood.
Topics Covered: PCOS, PMOS, PCOS diet, PCOS fertility, PCOS nutrition, fertility nutrition, hormone health, menstrual cycle health, insulin resistance, women's health, PCOS symptoms, PCOS exercise, sleep and fertility, stress and hormones, trying to conceive, fertility support, PCOS weight loss, fertility podcast, hormone balance, reproductive health
