In this episode, Dr. Lisa takes a deep dive into PCOS, insulin resistance, and their link to weight gain and metabolic health, using a story about her quirky Grandma Dot to explain how insulin works. Learn how hormones like insulin, leptin, cortisol, ghrelin, and GLP-1 interact in women with PCOS, and why this condition persists beyond menopause. Dr. Oldson also reviews dietary and lifestyle strategies, from fiber-rich meals to movement and medications, that can improve outcomes for women with PCOS, pre-diabetes, or excess weight. Whether you're newly diagnosed or just curious, you’ll walk away with one doable “Next Best Action” to support your health today.

If you'd like more support during your SMART weight loss & health focused journey, sign up for our FREE newsletter, or check out our program at: www.SmartWeightLossCoaching.com.

We would love to help you reach your happy weight, and transform the way you talk to yourself about your body and the number on the scale. Negative thoughts about yourself don't have to take up so much brain space, and we'd be honored to help you reframe those thoughts.

Also…We’d be grateful if you'd follow us and share our podcast with your friends & family. We’re here to help you improve your health, live longer, healthier, and lose weight the SMART way!

This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.