Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions around body dysmorphia, weight loss, diet culture, PCOS, disordered eating, and the use of weight-loss medications. If these topics are sensitive or triggering for you, please listen with care or skip this episode if needed. Your mental and emotional well-being is always the priority.
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Feb 25
2016 YouTube, Hormones in Our 30s & Beauty Eras We Survived
This week on Pretty Basic, we’re time-traveling a whole decade — if you had a flower crown in 2016 and now own beige linen pants… this one’s for you.We’re chatting about who we were in 2016, who we are now, and what the actual hell happened in between. From full beat glam to clea ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 18
Alisha’s Most Unhinged Fangirl Moment Yet...
This week on Pretty Basic, Alisha’s Pilates princess era is fighting for its life after a Super Bowl weekend that included a fangirl moment and phone issues that nearly sent her over the edge. Meanwhile, Remi is making two HUGE announcements, recapping her birthday weekend, and s ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 11
We Can Laugh About It Now…
This week on Pretty Basic, we’re covering everything—from the insecurities of being the tall girl to behind-the-scenes Grammys and BU content you didn’t see online.We’re unpacking what was actually real, why Heath is now Remi’s assistant (???), Alisha’s Bad Bunny hotel moment, an ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2025
How Lea Lost 45+ Pounds with PCOS: A Cysterhood Success Story
<p>#283: In this episode, we’re interviewing Lea, a fellow Cyster who took control of her health after years of frustration with doctors who dismissed her PCOS symptoms</p>
<p>After struggling with weight gain, fatigue, and a scary hospital visit, she found The Cysterhood, lost 4 ... Show More
42m 16s
Aug 2024
Trendy Diets That Went Viral for PCOS: Fact or Fiction?
<p>#247: Are you tempted by the latest viral diet trends on TikTok or Instagram? You’re not alone! With so many diets claiming to be the solution for PCOS weight loss, it can be hard to know which ones are worth your time.</p>
<p>In this episode, Tallene, a registered dietitian s ... Show More
38m 55s
Aug 2024
Everything You Want to Know About PCOS, Thyroid and Fertility
<p>In this episode of Transform, hosts Sami Clarke and Sami Spalter welcome Lauren Papanos, a functional dietitian and hormone specialist, to dive deep into the complexities of hormone health. Lauren shares her personal journey to becoming a functional doctor and breaks down the ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2025
The PCOS Plate Method: A Beginner's Guide to Eating for Weight Loss
<p>#279: Struggling with what to eat for PCOS? The PCOS Plate Method is here to take the guesswork out of meal planning! In this episode, we’re breaking down how to build balanced, blood sugar-friendly meals that support hormone health, metabolism, and PCOS weight loss…without re ... Show More
16m 56s
Apr 2025
#1 Weight Loss Doctor: The Truth About Obesity, Ozempic, Dieting, & How to Feel Better Now
<p>This episode is a must-listen if you or someone you love has ever struggled with weight. </p><p>Today, Mel sits down with world-renowned, triple board certified endocrinologist and obesity specialist, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, to explain the medical truth behind your metabolism, ... Show More
1h 18m