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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 32 MIN

#86 Why Nothing is Working, With Allie Chandler (Part 2)

from PCOS Unfiltered: Nourish, Heal, Thrive · host Allie Chandler

Connect with Allie Website facebook TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Pinterest X Instagram If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to ask yourself: Where am I trying to force my body instead of actually supporting it? If you loved this conversation: Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes Share it with someone who needs to hear this message Leave a review to help more women find this work What You’ll Learn Why doing more isn’t helping (and may be hurting) The role of stress and your nervous system in PCOS Why healing isn’t linear The emotional + identity side of PCOS Key Takeaways Your body is not broken—it’s responding to stress, environment, and past experiences You cannot outwork a dysregulated nervous system Healing requires addressing mind, body, and emotional patterns together Small, consistent changes create lasting results Letting go of guilt and perfection is part of the healing process There is always hope for healing Notable Quotes “You can’t heal in the same energy that made you sick.” “Healing isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing differently.” “Your body isn’t broken—it’s communicating.” “You are enough for who you are, not just what you do.” Resources & Links Mentioned Allie’s nervous system + mindset freebie: upsell.com/brain Patient archetype + practitioner matching tool: upsahelp.com/archetype Explore free tools like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) on YouTube ⚠️ Podcast Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health routine. 📘 Healthy for a Reason: 12 Practical Guidelines to Feel Like Yourself AgainIf you're tired of starting over, trying harder, and wondering why nothing seems to work, Healthy for a Reason was written for you.For years, we've been told the answer is more willpower, more restriction, and more rules. But if you've struggled with cravings, fatigue, emotional eating, poor sleep, or stubborn weight despite doing everything "right," you know it's not that simple.What if those struggles weren't signs that you've failed?What if they were your body's way of asking for something different?In Healthy for a Reason, Lindsie combines nearly two decades of nursing experience with practical health coaching strategies to help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along. You'll learn how to calm your nervous system, recognize your body's signals, build sustainable habits, and create lasting health by working with your body instead of constantly fighting against it.This isn't another diet book or a collection of quick fixes. It's a practical, compassionate guide to helping you reconnect with your body, rebuild trust in yourself, and finally understand why you're healthy for a reason.✨ Available now in paperback and Kindle.👉 Grab your copy HERE, available in paperback or on kindle 📝 Free Download: The Food Timeline TrackerUnlock the clues your body is already giving you.This simple worksheet helps you connect your meals to your hunger, cravings, and energy—so you can start spotting patterns, identifying insulin resistance symptoms, and making empowered food choices (no calorie counting required). Use it for just 2-3 days and prepare to be amazed at what you discover!✅ What's included:Meal tracking prompts (before, during, after, and long after)Space to note physical, emotional, and energy changesBonus reflection questions to guide your next steps📥 Grab it HERE!

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In this powerful and deeply human episode of PCOS Unfiltered, Lindsie sits down for part 2 of the episode with Allie Chandler to unpack what healing really looks like—beyond diets, supplements, and surface-level strategies. What unfolds is a raw, honest conversation about chronic illness, PCOS, and the emotional and nervous system patterns that often go unaddressed in traditional care. Allie shares her journey from thriving to chronically ill, and the unexpected lessons she learned along the way—especially the realization that healing isn’t something you can force, hustle, or perfect your way into. Instead, it requires safety, patience, and a willingness to look at the deeper layers: trauma, identity, body image, and self-worth. Together, Lindsie and Allie challenge the “do more, try harder” mentality that so many women with PCOS fall into. They explore how perfectionism, extreme protocols, environmental stressors, and unresolved emotional experiences can all contribute to a body that feels stuck—despite doing “everything right.” This episode ultimately reframes healing as a process of supporting the body, not controlling it—and reminds listeners that their symptoms are not failures, but messages.

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Unshamed & Unchained: Carving Space For Self-Healing & Habit Transformation Danny Poelman Welcome to "Unshamed & Unchained: Carving Space For Self-Healing & Habit Transformation", the podcast where we break the chains of shame and societal expectations to create a safe space for self-healing, habit transformation, and personal growth. Hosted by a seasoned life coach, Danny Poelman DDS, with years of hands-on experience, this podcast is your guide to reclaiming your voice, embracing your story, and living life on your terms.In each episode, we dive deep into the topics that matter most to you—whether it's:-breaking free from unwanted habits like pornography-excessive people-pleasing-healing from past trauma-recovering from narcissistic abuse or religious/relational trauma-anxiety/depression-money mindset blocks-overcoming limiting beliefsWe’re not afraid to talk about the things that are often considered taboo, because we believe that through honest, unfiltered conversations, real transformation happens.You’ll hear real Untethered with Lindsay Tuttle NP Lindsay Tuttle NP Lindsay Tuttle is the creator and founder of Lindsay Tuttle NP, a thriving practice helping women heal their health and lives through freeing themselves and becoming unstuck. Lindsay has close to 20 years experience working in health and wellness, and through her own journey resolving chronic illness, realized she could help others do the same.Lindsay started this podcast to be able to bring together practitioners, healers, free thinkers and the like to come together in a place to uplift one another and have radical and uncensored conversations, pulling back the veil when it comes to health and truly thriving. The goal is that you leave listening feeling refreshed, empowered, inspired, you become untethered and experience expanded freedom in your life.

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