
Ep 64: Cortisol, Insulin & Reproductive Hormones: Navigating PCOS During the Holidays
From Joyful Eating for PCOS and Gut Health by Trista Chan RD MHSc
November 24, 2025 · 16 min
About this episode
This episode discusses how to manage PCOS symptoms during the holidays by understanding and supporting key hormones.
Feeling off, bloated, or low on energy this holiday season? You’re not imagining it - your hormones are responding to changes in routine, meals, and daily structure. And the good news? You don’t have to feel “off” or wait until January to get back on track. In this episode, we’re breaking down the three key hormones that often get disrupted for people with PCOS during the holidays: cortisol, insulin and reproductive hormones. You’ll learn why your body reacts the way it does, and more importantly, simple, realistic ways to support your hormones so you can feel steady, energized, and in control. Inside, you’ll discover how to: Use anchor rituals to regulate cortisol, even when your schedule is unpredictable Balance meals to keep insulin steady, without giving up the foods you love Understand the trickle-down effect on reproductive hormones, and why upstream support matters more than chasing “perfect” estrogen or progesterone Plus, I’m sharing free resources to help you take action immediately: ✨ PCOS Symptom Tracker know what’s driving your symptoms and get clarity on what to do next ✨ Hormone & Gut Health Toolkit : everyday strategies to boost energy, reduce stress, and feel…
People in this episode
Host: Trista Chan RD MHSc
Topics covered
- PCOS
- hormones
- nutrition
- holiday health
- energy management
Keywords
- PCOS
- cortisol
- insulin
- reproductive hormones
- holiday health
- energy
- nutrition
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