About this episode
In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, you’ll hear Amanda’s inspiring story, she once felt completely stuck in her PCOS journey. Struggling with overwhelming fatigue, sugar cravings, and an unpredictable cycle, Amanda was frustrated and exhausted, physically and emotionally. Despite seeking medical help, she kept hearing the same disheartening advice: “Lose weight and come back.” But none of it addressed the root of her symptoms or gave her a path forward. In this episode, you’ll learn how Amanda shifted her approach, found clarity, and finally began to feel at peace in her body. Why Root Cause Awareness Matters for PCOS Symptoms Amanda’s story highlights how powerful it is to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface of PCOS. Through the PCOS Root Cause Bootcamp, Amanda identified insulin effect as her primary root cause. For the first time, she understood that her energy crashes, cravings, and stalled weight loss weren’t about willpower, they were about blood sugar and hormone regulation. In this episode, you’ll discover how this realization shifted Amanda’s mindset and empowered her to work with her body instead of feeling broken by it. The Small Shifts That Created Big Change You’ll hear how Amanda started her healing by simply eating breakfast, something she had skipped for years. This one change stabilized her energy and appetite, and from there she gradually layered in other supportive habits like consistent movement, better sleep, and targeted supplements. Amanda’s approach wasn’t about perfection. Instead, it was about tuning in, being consistent, and learning what made her feel her best. Her experience shows that the road to healing isn’t about forcing change, but about giving your body the tools and support it needs to thrive. Healing Is About Listening to Your Body As Amanda continued to build momentum, she began to trust her body again. Food wasn’t something to fear or control anymore, it became a way to nourish her hormones. Workouts became energizing instead of exhausting. And the best part? She began to feel peace in her body, not just symptom relief. In this episode, you’ll hear how Amanda moved beyond fad diets and punishment cycles to build a sustainable lifestyle rooted in self-awareness, kindness, and science-based strategies tailored to her root cause. You can take the quiz to discover your root cause here Let’s continue the conversation on Instagram! What did you find helpful in this episode and what follow-up questions do you have? The full list of Resources & References Mentioned can be found on the Episode webpage at: https://nourishedtohealthy.com/ep-172