Episode 36: Connecting PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and Metabolic Health

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Episode Summary:
PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, affects an estimated 5 to 6 million women in the U.S. alone—and it’s far more than a reproductive disorder. PCOS is a metabolic condition at its core, tightly linked to insulin resistance, weight struggles, and long-term health risks like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

In this episode of Lifestyle School, Hope Plack takes you on a deep dive into:

• What PCOS really is and why the name itself is misleading
  
  


• The most common symptoms and why they go far beyond fertility
  
  


• The health risks every woman should know about (even if she doesn’t have PCOS)
  
  


• How common PCOS is in the U.S. and globally
  
  


• Why insulin resistance is the root driver—and how it creates a vicious cycle with PCOS
  
  


• Why PCOS is likely to become even more common as metabolic disease rises
  
  


• What can actually be done to reverse insulin resistance and manage PCOS long-term
  
  

Finally, Hope shares how she helps women—with and without PCOS—reclaim their metabolic health inside Lifestyle School for Weight-Loss. Through blood-sugar-friendly nutrition, strategic fasting, and practical lifestyle systems, this program gives women the tools to address the root causes of PCOS and insulin resistance, restore energy, and finally feel in control of their health again.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The science behind PCOS and why it’s about more than your ovaries
  
  


• Why insulin resistance is the missing link in both PCOS and metabolic health struggles
  
  


• How modern lifestyles—poor sleep, constant stress, processed food, and lack of movement—fuel both PCOS and rising rates of insulin resistance
  
  


• Practical strategies to break the cycle and take control of your health
  
  


• How Lifestyle School for Weight-Loss supports women in creating sustainable, life-changing results

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

• Learn more about Lifestyle School for Weight-Loss → HERE
  
  


• Follow Hope on Instagram: @hopeplackcoaching