03: Why Perfectionism is Delaying Your PCOS Healing (And How to Stop the Monday Restart Cycle)
PCOS Uncensored: Candid Conversations on Hormones, Health & Hustle
Release Date: 01/05/2026
PCOS Uncensored: Candid Conversations on Hormones, Health & Hustle
Are you tired of feeling like your PCOS healing is stuck in a loop of "I’ll start again on Monday"? Have you ever wondered why, despite your best efforts to hustle harder and follow every rule, your body still feels like it's in survival mode? Today, I’m shedding light on the "perfectionism paradox" and why your commitment to being perfect is actually the very thing delaying the outcome you’ve been praying for. In this episode, I share the raw truth about how perfectionism masks itself as discipline while secretly spiking your stress hormones and stalling your progress. Whether you’re...
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It’s that time of year again, and are you tired of every holiday meal feeling like a minefield of food guilt and old diet rules? Have you ever wondered why your PCOS symptoms, like the "itis," brain fog, and intense cravings, spiral the moment you step into a family gathering? Today, I reveal how surviving the season isn’t about more restriction, but finally giving your body the blood sugar support it needs to thrive. In this episode, I break the silence on why skipping meals to "save up" for dinner is actually sabotaging your hormones and keeping you stuck in survival mode. I share...
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Ok, it’s time for some real talk. Are you tired of feeling like your body is a battleground, especially when holiday pressure starts to mount? Have you ever wondered why your PCOS symptoms, like the inflammation, the "tired but wired" nights, and the intense cravings, seem to scream louder the harder you try to "push through"? What if the breakthrough you’ve been praying for isn't found in more discipline, but in finally giving your body permission to feel safe? I break down the silence on why choosing "soft" isn’t a luxury, but rather a physiological strategy for transformation. I...
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For far too long, you’ve been failed by rushed appointments and one-size-fits-all advice. I’m Staja Dean — the PCOS Hottie Coach — with over 10 years of healthcare experience, and I’m here to break the silence. This isn’t just another podcast. This is a raw, real, faith-fueled space where your body is finally explained — often better than it ever was in the doctor’s office — and your journey finally starts to make sense. In this trailer, I’m giving you a sneak peek into what you’ll hear in upcoming episodes and why information alone isn’t healing. We’re going deeper...
info_outlineAre you tired of feeling like your PCOS healing is stuck in a loop of "I’ll start again on Monday"? Have you ever wondered why, despite your best efforts to hustle harder and follow every rule, your body still feels like it's in survival mode? Today, I’m shedding light on the "perfectionism paradox" and why your commitment to being perfect is actually the very thing delaying the outcome you’ve been praying for.
In this episode, I share the raw truth about how perfectionism masks itself as discipline while secretly spiking your stress hormones and stalling your progress. Whether you’re a "Type A" who overworks or a "Type B" paralyzed by the fear of not doing enough, I’m walking you through four powerful steps to release the pressure of the New Year reset.
Stop the expensive cycle of starting over and learn how to move forward softly. Your healing doesn’t require a clean slate or more intensity; it requires the safety of consistency, the power of faith, and the grace to just keep going.
If this episode spoke to you, I'd love for you to share it with another woman who needs to hear this message this holiday season. And, if you're ready to learn about how to support your PCOS without burnout, restriction, or starting over every Monday, make sure to give us a follow on Instagram, @pcosuncensored and hit follow or subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss the next episode. In the new year, I'll also be sharing resources and tools to support your PCOS healing. So, stay tuned and I can’t wait to see you back next season!
What's Inside This Episode
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Why the "I’ll start over on Monday" mindset is actually the primary barrier delaying the PCOS healing you’ve been praying for [1:36]
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The perfectionism spectrum and a look at the different ways that perfectionism can show up [2:22]
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How restarting every Monday or January damages your self-trust emotionally while keeping your body trapped in a viscous cycle [4:02]
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Faith over force and how God corrected the "hustle" mentality I had [5:44]
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Why "consistency over intensity" is the ultimate mantra for PCOS recovery and how this mindset shift changed everything for me [6:40]
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A breakdown of four simple, actionable steps you can start today to move towards soft progress [7:05]
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