Episode 12: Is Intuitive Eating Appropriate for PCOS/PMOS?

<p>Can you be an intuitive eater and still manage insulin resistance?</p><p><br></p><p>*Disclaimer: This episode was filmed prior to the recent 2026 renaming of PCOS--&gt; PMOS. You will hear us referring to PMOS as PCOS throughout the episode. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we&#39;re separating myths from science and exploring how to support both metabolic health and a healthy relationship with food when living with PCOS/PMOS.</p><p>While intuitive eating can be a valuable framework for healing your relationship with food, insulin resistance—a hallmark feature of PCOS/PMOS—can make hunger, fullness, cravings, and energy levels feel less predictable.</p><p>In this episode, we&#39;re unpacking the nuanced relationship between intuitive eating and PCOS/PMOS. We&#39;ll explore how insulin resistance affects hunger regulation, why blood sugar management involves more than just carbohydrates, and how to approach nutrition in a way that supports both metabolic health and food freedom.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re newly diagnosed or have been navigating PCOS/PMOS for years, this episode will help you understand why intuitive eating may feel challenging at times—and how to make it work for you rather than against you.</p><p>In This Episode, You&#39;ll Learn:</p><ul><li>What insulin resistance is and why it&#39;s so common in PCOS/PMOS</li></ul><ul><li>Why insulin resistance can exist even when your A1C is normal</li><li>The difference between insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, and diabetes</li><li> Why carbohydrates aren&#39;t the only foods that influence insulin</li></ul><ul><li>The labs and tests that may provide insight into insulin resistance</li><li>How insulin resistance can impact hunger, fullness, cravings, and energy</li><li>Why intuitive eating can feel more difficult with PCOS/PMOS</li><li>Practical ways to build meals that increase satisfaction and satiety</li><li>How to integrate intuitive eating principles while supporting metabolic health</li></ul><p><strong>Love the show?</strong><br>Subscribe to <em>Eat Kale and Cupcakes</em> for expert conversations on PCOS/PMOS, eating disorders, intuitive eating, nutrition, body image, and women&#39;s health. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and review and share it with someone who may benefit from this discussion. Every review helps others discover the podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on instagram: </p><p>@eatkaleandcupcakes</p><p>Learn more about our work and online courses:</p><p>www.lauracipullo.com</p>