S3 E12: PCOS Hacks That Will Make You Forget You Have PCOS (Alaina's Story Part 2)

Today we’re diving into Part 2 of Alaina’s PCOS story AND what she actually does every single day to keep her PCOS in check (to the point where she actually forgets she has PCOS....no lie.)We’re talking about the hacks and habits that make a real difference: balancing blood sugar without stressing over food rules, the golden combo of walking + weight training, why you should never eat your carbs ‘nakeyyyyy,’ and the nervous system tools that help keep stress in check.We’ll get into supplements we swear by — like inositol, magnesium, and omega-3s — plus gut health, fermented foods, and even colostrum. You’ll hear why protein is queen, why detox basics like sweating and pooping matter, and how quick fixes stack up against long-term lifestyle shifts.If you’ve ever wondered what daily routines can actually move the needle with PCOS, this episode is your roadmap. Let’s get into it.TOPICS WE COVER:➡ The # goal if you have PCOS: balance that blood sugar➡ The golden combo: walking and weight training ➡ Naked carbs (and why you don't want to eat them nakeyyyyy)➡ Finding stress, sleep, and nervous system tools that actually work for YOU➡ Supplements we swear by (inositol, magnesium, omega-3s, vitamin D)➡ Gut health, fermented foods, and colostrum ➡ Herbs + tinctures: cinnamon, fenugreek, berberine, holy basil➡ Apple cider vinegar, bitters, and other low-effort hacks➡ Protein obsession (even tho it's trendy AF) and why muscle is queen➡ Detox basics: broccoli sprouts, raw carrot salad, dry brushing, sweating, pooping ➡ Quick fixes vs. lifestyle shifts — can you make lifestyle shifts that give you the same results your medicine do (but without the side effects)?RESOURCES➡ Organic Olivia tinctures code BALANCEDBEYARS for 15% off➡ Methodology code BALANCEDBEYARS (this is the best and most quality meal prep service we've tried yet!! Love their Haute Mom program)➡ Inositol code BALANCEDBEYARS15➡ Urban Moonshine bitters code BALANCEDBEYARS10➡ PCOS tea blends code BALANCEDBEYARS15➡ Favorite PCOS books (linked on the episode page)➡ Castor oil packs (organic + dark glass bottled oil only)SPONSORS➡ Our favorite Bone Broth is FOND Bone Broth! save 10% with code JUSTAPHASE at fondregenerative.com.ABOUT USWe’re Carly, Alaina and Julie Beyar, three silly sisters helping you thrive through every phase of womanhood—cycle health, fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood—with real talk, hormone education, zero shame...and with a healthy dose of humor. From fertility to postpartum, and everything in between, join us every Wednesday for candid conversations, empowering insights, and the occasional dose of laughter.SUBSCRIBE NOW for a journey through the phases, where we keep it real, relatable, and always entertaining...and don't forget to RATE US & REVIEW ⭐ We appreciate YOU!LET'S CONNECT➡ Shop page ⁠https://shopmy.us/balancedbeyars⁠➡ Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/balancedbeyars/⁠➡ Join our weekly newsletter ⁠https://balancedbeyarssisters.substack.com/⁠➡ Website ⁠https://www.balancedbeyars.com/