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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 29 MIN

Hair, Hormones, and Healing: How Stress Impacts PCOS and Unwanted Hair Growth

from PCOS Unfiltered: Nourish, Heal, Thrive · host Lindsie Vizethann

✨ In this episode, we discuss:The surprising link between chronic stress, cortisol, and unwanted hair growth in PCOSWhy hirsutism and hair loss are more than “skin deep”How environmental, emotional, and physical stressors impact your hormonesThe emotional toll of shame and how it shapes our relationship with our bodiesPractical, holistic tools to reduce stress and support your healingWhy finding the right support system is key to thriving with PCOS💡 Hannah shares her expertise on:The realities of laser hair removal for women with PCOSCreating safe, welcoming spaces for conversations about body image and healingDaily habits and stress relief practices she recommends to clients (including the magic of float tanks!)Resources & Links:🔗 Connect with Hannah at Tampa Bay Laser if you're in the Tampa Bay area — click HERE.Or follow Tampa Bay Laser on instagram @tampabaylaser and on facebook 🎧 Recommended Episodes to Pair With This One:Episodes 1, 2, and 3 (3-part mini-series) on insulin resistance & its link to PCOSIf you loved this episode:💌 Share it with a friend who needs to hear this message.⭐ Leave a review to help us reach more women on their healing journey.🎙 Subscribe so you never miss an unfiltered conversation.Let’s keep nourishing, healing, and thriving—together.#UnfilteredAndUnstoppable 📘 Healing Beyond the Diagnosis: Rewrite Your PCOS Story to Finally Reclaim Your HealthIf you’re tired of chasing symptoms, starting over, and feeling disconnected from your body, this book was written for you.In Healing Beyond the Diagnosis, Lindsie guides you beyond labels and quick fixes and into a deeper understanding of what your symptoms are actually communicating. This book blends science, lived experience, and compassionate insight to help you rebuild trust with your body, calm your nervous system, and create sustainable, lasting health — without restriction, shame, or burnout.✨ Perfect for women with PCOS who want clarity, confidence, and a path forward that finally makes sense.👉 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 empowering episode of PCOS Unfiltered: Nourish, Heal, Thrive, I sit down with Hannah, a licensed electrologist and laser technician who specializes in helping women with PCOS tackle one of the most frustrating and emotional symptoms: unwanted hair growth. Together, we dive into how chronic stress, hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle factors contribute not only to PCOS symptoms like hirsutism but also to the bigger picture of women's health. From the connection between cortisol and insulin resistance to the emotional toll of shame, Hannah and I offer both personal stories and practical strategies to break the cycle. We explore holistic approaches for managing stress, from meditation and movement to float tanks and daily mindset shifts, while reminding listeners that healing is not just possible—it’s deeply personal and absolutely worth pursuing. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been on this journey for years, this conversation will leave you feeling more seen, supported, and empowered to take the next step toward healing.

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