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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2025 · 34 MIN

Real Talk on PCOS: Weight Gain, Anxiety, and the Journey to Healing

from Doing It Anyway · host Jess Hugo

In today’s episode of Navigating your 20s, I’m diving into my personal experience with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), and how it affected my body, mental health, and overall well-being. I share my journey of being diagnosed with PCOS, the frustrating side effects like weight gain, acne, and the endless struggle of tracking calories, yo-yo dieting and over exercising only to see no results. On top of that, I’ll talk about the heightened anxiety and depression that often comes with PCOS, and how I struggled with taking contraception and the impact it had on my body. If you've ever felt like your body is “broken” or like no matter what you do, you just can’t get control of your health, you’re not alone. In this episode, I discuss how I went from feeling defeated and frustrated to healing my PCOS naturally, and how I’ve learned to work with my body instead of fighting it. I’ll give you practical tips, insights on managing your symptoms, and share the mindset shifts that helped me reclaim my health. If you’re dealing with PCOS, weight loss/gain struggles, or just feeling lost in your body, this episode will give you insight into what I did to start taking back control of your health, your mind, and your life. Wanting more from me? Freebies & more: https://linktr.ee/success.withjess Join my FREE broadcast HERE for live life updates.

In today’s episode of Navigating your 20s, I’m diving into my personal experience with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), and how it affected my body, mental health, and overall well-being. I share my journey of being diagnosed with PCOS, the frustrating side effects like weight gain, acne, and the endless struggle of tracking calories, yo-yo dieting and over exercising only to see no results. On top of that, I’ll talk about the heightened anxiety and depression that often comes with PCOS, and how I struggled with taking contraception and the impact it had on my body. If you've ever felt like your body is “broken” or like no matter what you do, you just can’t get control of your health, you’re not alone. In this episode, I discuss how I went from feeling defeated and frustrated to healing my PCOS naturally, and how I’ve learned to work with my body instead of fighting it. I’ll give you practical tips, insights on managing your symptoms, and share the mindset shifts that helped me reclaim my health. If you’re dealing with PCOS, weight loss/gain struggles, or just feeling lost in your body, this episode will give you insight into what I did to start taking back control of your health, your mind, and your life. Wanting more from me? Freebies & more: https://linktr.ee/success.withjess Join my FREE broadcast HERE for live life updates.

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