September is PCOS Awareness Month. And in this week's episode, Tallene & Sirak - of PCOS Weight Loss & the podcast A Cyster and her Mister - share everything you need to know about PCOS. Tallene is a registered dietician, focusing on PCOS. Her husband Sirak is a personal trainer whose main focus is teaching womxn how to work out for their PCOS.In this episode, we talk about how to manage PCOS which is a lifelong condition, how you can thrive with PCOS, and their 5 step protocol to helping women lose weight. Tallene and Sirak are a wealth of knowledge & support for any "cyster" (the name they affectionately call anyone with PCOS). So what is PCOS? PCOS stands for polycystic ovarian syndrome and it is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women across the world. In fact, the CDC says 1 in 10 women in the U.S. has PCOS. Host Leslie Draffin was diagnosed with it in 2020 and found support through this week's guests so she's thrilled to have them on the show!What else can you hear in this episode? We discuss:- signs and symptoms of PCOS- Tallene's journey from being diagnosed with PCOS at 18 to now, when she's thriving with the condition and helping guide thousands of womxn back to health- western medicine & PCOS- how going gluten and dairy-free can relieve PCOS symptoms- Sirak's workout methods & why he became involved in helping "cysters"- the 5 step success path for PCOS- how PCOS has impacted their relationshipJoin the Cysterhood, their monthly group mentorship program, to learn directly from Tallene & Sirak.You can also take advantage of all their free content by following them on:YouTube (search PCOS weight loss)Instagram  @pcos.weightlossOr their Podcast - A Cyster & her MisterTake their free quiz to discover YOUR PCOS type - here.Connect with Leslie on Instagram @lesliedraffinConnect with the podcast @thelightwithinpodcastEmail us if you have questions or you know someone who'd make a great guest on this show: [email protected] best way to Want to activate your healing journey? Follow these 5 steps:1. Get on my email list for the latest details on new free masterclasses, upcoming offerings and in-person retreats! PLUS all the unfiltered & uncensored 4-1-1 that 's not safe for socials. SIGN ME UP!2. Follow my socials @lesliedraffin OR @thelightwithinpodcast3. Join my online community The Sanctuary. This is for you if you want to awaken your power & purpose through connecting with pleasure, healing your womb, embodying your divine feminine & expanding consciousness through mindful microdosing. JOIN HERE & GET ONE MONTH FREE WITH CODE: THELIGHTWITHIN4. Book a free 1:1 discovery call with me if you're ready to dive deeper BOOK A FREE 1-ON-1 CALL WITH LESLIE NOW 5. Download my free microdosing guide CLICK HERE( Includes: eBook & guided meditation. )