Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast
The Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast discusses the challenging and rewarding process of recovering your period and finding freedom with food and exercise. Hosted by Registered Dietitian Lindsey Lusson, it offers information and inspiration for those hoping to regain their cycle or become a mother. The podcast covers topics related to hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and fertility.
Episodes
Episode 118: Food Rules and Your Fertility (Part 4: Finding Food Freedom)
When you hear “food freedom,” you probably picture one of two things. Either the donuts-for-breakfast, cake-for-dinner free-for-all that's all over social media, or the quieter version your favorite wellness accounts are selling: eat whatever you want… as long as it's 90% whole foods, portion controlled, and “in moderation.” One sounds like chaos. The other sounds balanced, but look closel
Episode 117: Food Rules and Your Fertility (Part 3: Common Pitfalls)
You did the homework. You named a food rule, maybe two, and you started challenging it you added the snack back, skipped tracking for a day, even had the bagel you hadn't touched in a decade. And at first it felt fine. But a few weeks in, something feels off: your period still isn't back, you haven't ovulated, or you got one cycle and then stalled right back out.In part 3 of the Food R
Episode 116: Food Rules and Your Fertility (Part 2: Naming Your Food Rules)
Picture this: it's your birthday, and underneath the excitement there's a twinge of dread because you know dessert, family dinners, and “what will people think” are all coming with it. It's not just birthdays. Every holiday brings the same tug-of-war between excitement and anxiety, and if celebrations feel more like a threat than a gift, that's not “just being health conscious.” Th
Episode 115: Food Rules and Your Fertility Part 1: What are Food Rules?
If you've ever felt a flicker of panic before a dinner out, or noticed quiet rules running in the background of what you “allow” yourself to eat, this episode is for you.This episode kicks off a new three-part series, Food Rules and Your Fertility, unpacking how these quiet, often invisible rules run in the background of your biggest trips and your most ordinary Tuesdays and how they can quiet
Episode 114: Do You Need Medication to Ovulate?
If you're standing at the crossroads between fertility treatment and working on restoring your fertility naturally, this episode is for you.The episode closes out the series with three sets of questions: ones to ask yourself, ones to bring to your reproductive endocrinologist, and ones to bring to your dietitian or root-cause practitioner, so you can move forward from a place of real informati
Episode 113: Ovulatory Dysfunction & The HA Spectrum
If your period shows up every month like clockwork, it's easy to assume your hormones are fine.But a regular cycle is not the same thing as healthy ovulation.In this episode, Lindsey continues the All About Ovulation series and introduces what she calls the HA Spectrum, a framework for understanding that ovulatory dysfunction is not a light switch. It's not simply "ovulating" or
Episode 112: All About Ovulation: Why Your Period Is Not Proof You Ovulated
Most women are taught that getting a period is the main event of the menstrual cycle.But the truth is, ovulation is the main event.In this episode, Lindsey kicks off the All About Ovulation mini series and breaks down why ovulation matters for fertility, hormones, and long-term health.She explains why bleeding does not always mean you ovulated, why progesterone matters far beyond pregnancy, and ho
Episode 111: How Do You Know You’re Actually Recovered?
If you’ve gotten your period back after hypothalamic amenorrhea, it can feel like the finish line.And honestly, it is a huge milestone. Getting a bleed again can be such a powerful sign that your body is responding to more nourishment, more rest, and a safer internal environment.But getting your period back and being fully recovered are not always the same thing.You may have gained weight, started
Episode 110: Client Story: From Missing Period to Natural Pregnancy After Years of “Doing Everything Right”
When you’ve been told that you’re “so healthy,” but your period is still missing, it can feel confusing, frustrating, and incredibly lonely.You may be eating well, exercising, seeing doctors, running labs, trying to “do the right thing,” and still not getting answers. And when every provider tells you nothing is wrong but your body still isn’t ovulating it can leave you wondering if IVF, medicatio
Episode 109: Orthorexia Deep Dive: Why “Clean Eating” Can Tank Your Hormones
If you’re eating all organic, high-protein, “clean” foods but your period is still missing, it can feel confusing to know what your body actually needs.You may be tracking ingredients, avoiding processed foods, following wellness influencers, and doing everything you’ve been told is “healthy.” But what happens when those healthy habits start creating more stress, rigidity, food fear, and under-fue
Episode 108: PCOS or Under-Fueling? How to Know What’s Really Keeping Your Period Missing
If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS but your period is still missing, it can feel confusing to know what your body actually needs.You may be told to eat fewer carbs, exercise more, take Metformin, start Letrozole, or move straight to fertility treatments. But what happens when those recommendations don’t work? And what if PCOS isn’t the full story?In this episode, Lindsey walks through three real c
Episode 107: Low AMH and No Period: Why IVF Wasn’t Her Only Option
If you’ve been told your AMH is low, it can feel like the clock is suddenly ticking faster.You may hear things like: “You should freeze your eggs,” “You may need IVF,” or “You’re running out of time.” But AMH is one of the most misunderstood fertility markers especially if you’re not ovulating regularly.In this episode, Lindsey walks through Kaitlyn’s story: a fit, active woman in her early 30s wh
Episode 106: 5 “Healthy” Food Habits That Stall Ovulation
If your period is missing… and you feel like you’re doing everything “right” with food… this episode might shift everything.Because many habits that look healthy can actually signal stress or underfueling to your body keeping ovulation turned off.In this episode, Lindsey breaks down the 5 most common food habits that disrupt hormone signaling and delay ovulation and what your body actually needs i
Episode 105: Elevated FSH Isn’t Always the Problem (Client Case Study)
Fertility challenges don’t always show up clearly in lab work.In this episode, Lindsey breaks down a clinical case study of a client who was told her elevated FSH could be a major concern for fertility. But as you’ll hear, the real issue wasn’t ovarian failure, it was the environment her body was operating in.Through this story, Lindsey explains why lab values alone don’t tell the full story, how
Episode 104: Navigating Pregnancy After Loss: A Clinical Case Study
Episode 104: Navigating Pregnancy After Loss: A Clinical Case StudyPregnancy after miscarriage isn’t just about “trying again.”It’s about rebuilding ovulation, stabilizing the nervous system, and protecting against relapse especially for women with a history of restriction, over-exercise, or hormonal suppression.In this episode, Lindsey shares a clinical case study of a client who navigated period
Episode 103: If Your Period Still Isn’t Back, You’re Probably Solving the Wrong Problem
If You’re Still Stuck in Period Recovery, You’re Probably Solving the Wrong ProblemMost women don’t stay stuck in period recovery because they’re not trying hard enough. They stay stuck because they’re focused on the wrong problem.In this episode, Lindsey reframes one of the biggest reasons women stay stuck in recovery not lack of effort, but misdirected effort.If you’ve already made changes like
Episode 102: Your Body Isn’t Broken: The Missing Piece in HA & PCOS Recovery
In this episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey breaks down a complex client case where hypothalamic amenorrhea and PCOS overlapped and why mislabeling the problem kept ovulation from happening for years.This client came in after nine months with no period, a failed Provera challenge, failed ovulation meds, and multiple PCOS diagnoses — even though her labs, symptoms, and h
Episode 101: When “Eating Enough” Isn’t Enough to Get Your Period Back
In this clinical case episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey breaks down one of the most confusing period recovery scenarios she’s seen: a client who was eating 2,500–3,000+ calories per day, had gained weight, stopped intense exercise, and still didn’t ovulate for over five years.This episode explores why calories alone don’t turn ovulation back on, and how safety, signal
Episode 100: What I’d Do If I Lost My Period Again Today (With Everything I Know Now)
In this milestone 100th episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey shares a deeply practical, no-fluff conversation about what she would actually do if she woke up tomorrow without a period armed with everything she knows now after helping 400+ women restore their cycles.Instead of a highlight reel or celebration episode, Lindsey walks you through how she would think, prioriti
Episode 99: Getting Honest About Your Relationship With Exercise — You Can’t Heal What You Don’t Acknowledge
In this episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey has an honest, grounding conversation about exercise, identity, and why so many women stay stuck in recovery without realizing their training habits are part of the problem.If you’re trying to get your period back or hoping to get pregnant in 2026, this episode is a must-listen. Lindsey breaks down why movement that once felt
Episode 98: 5 Things That Helped Me Overcome My Fear of Weight Gain
Episode 98: 5 Things That Helped Me Overcome My Fear of Weight GainIn this episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey opens up about one of the biggest fears women face in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery: the fear of weight gain.After years of disordered eating, compulsive exercise, and living in a body that was far below her natural set point, Lindsey shares the mindset shif
Episode 97: From HA to Healthy Pregnancy: How a Touring Musician Got Her Period Back Naturally
In this episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey sits down with former client Taylor, a full-time touring musician and songwriter who went from years of restrictive eating, industry pressure, and a completely missing period… to restoring her cycle naturally and getting pregnant on the very first month she and her husband tried.If you've ever felt like your lifestyle is “
Episode 96: She Got Pregnant on Her 1st Ovulation… After Thinking Recovery “Would Never Work”
In this episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey sits down with former client Tori, who went from years of missing periods, two rounds of amenorrhea, and “DIY recovery”… to restoring ovulation and getting pregnant on her very first ovulation inside the Food Freedom Fertility Society. She’s now 27 weeks along and thriving.If you've ever thought “Why isn’t this working for
Ep 95: Stress, Missing Periods & Your Long-Term Health: Understanding HA with Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt of Mayo Clinic
If you’ve ever been told to “just go back on the pill” when you lost your period, or you’ve been dismissed with a misdiagnosis like “PCOS type D,” this episode is a must-listen.Today, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt, Chair of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville and a leading researcher in Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA). Dr. Shufelt has spent decades studyi
Ep 94: From Olympic Trials to Missing Periods: Taylor’s Fertility Wake-Up Call
Lindsey sits down with Taylor, a former elite marathoner who qualified for the Olympic Trials twice—but spent 15 years without a period.After years of overtraining, under-fueling, and convincing herself she could “fix it” on her own, Taylor finally surrendered control, restored her cycle, and went from no period to pregnancy within months.This is a raw, faith-filled conversation about what it real
Ep 93: The Top Functional Tests for your Fertility Part 3: the DUTCH Test
We’re back with the final episode of our 3-part series on functional testing for fertility! 🎉Lindsey is joined again by our functional fertility dietitian, Anabelle, to unpack one of the most popular (and misunderstood) advanced hormone tests: the DUTCH test.If you’ve ever wondered whether the DUTCH test could be the missing piece in your fertility journey, this episode is for you.What You’ll Lear
Ep 92: 🎙️ The Top Functional Tests for your Fertility Part 2: GI MAP
Welcome to part two of our mini-series on the top functional tests for your fertility. Today we’ll discuss GI-MAP stool testing—a powerful way to uncover what’s really going on in your gut and how it’s impacting your gut symptoms, your hormones, periods, and fertility. I’m joined again by our functional fertility dietitian, Annabelle, to break down everything you need to know.In this episode: What
Ep 91: The Top Functional Tests for your Fertility Part 1: HTMA
This is part one of a three-part series on functional lab testing with our Functional Fertility Dietitian, Anabelle. Over the next few episodes, we’ll dive into the three main labs we use to help clients get to the root of:Hormone imbalancesFatigue and burnoutMissing or irregular cyclesFertility struggles and unexplained infertilityIn today’s episode, we’re starting with one of our favorite tests:
Ep 90: 5 Red Flags That Your Cycle Isn’t Actually Healthy (Even If You’re Bleeding)
Just because you’re bleeding doesn’t mean your cycle is healthy—or that your body is ready for pregnancy.In this episode, I’m walking you through the five most common red flags I see in women who have gotten their period back but are still struggling to get pregnant. This is especially relevant for the 40% of our clients who come to us already cycling but still facing hidden hormone imbalances, cy
Ep 89: Unexplained Infertility: What Your Doctor’s Missing
If your doctor told you “everything looks normal” but you still can’t get pregnant… this episode will blow your mind (and validate your gut instinct).I’m joined by Dr. Aumatma Simmons, board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and the powerhouse behind @holisticfertilitydoctor, to talk about why unexplained infertility isn’t actually unexplained—and how to uncover what your body’s been trying
Ep 88: 10 Mistakes that are Keeping you Stuck in Period Recovery
Are you eating more, gaining weight, and still not getting your period back? Or maybe you’ve gotten one bleed and assumed you were fully recovered—but still can’t get pregnant? In this episode, Lindsey breaks down the 10 most common mistakes she sees women make when trying to restore their cycle and support natural fertility.Spoiler alert: it’s not always about the calories, and it’s definitely no
Ep 87: From “Early Menopause” to Pregnant: The Power of Slowing Down
If the idea of “slowing down” makes you panic… this episode is a must-listen.Jennifer is a Yoga, Pilates, Meditation & Breathwork teacher who specialises in fertility & women’s health. During a long & difficult fertility journey of her own, Jennifer eventually found the practice of Fertility Yoga. This practice was able to ease her anxiety while TTC, relieve chronic insomnia, re-balanc
Ep 86: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Carbs and Fertility
I’m tackling one of the most common and misunderstood topics in the world of hormone health and fertility: carbohydrates. Specifically, how well-intentioned choices—like following a low-carb or "clean" eating plan—might be silently disrupting your cycle, impairing ovulation, and delaying your chances of getting pregnant.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why eating “clean” or low-carb might b
Ep 85: Why Healthy, Type-A Women Struggle to Get Pregnant—and What to Do Instead
In this solo episode, Lindsey gets real about why the conventional fertility model isn’t built for the high-achieving, fit, Type A woman struggling with a missing or irregular period. If you're eating clean, working out, and doing everything right—but still not ovulating—this episode is for you.You’ll hear:Lindsey’s personal fertility story and how she got pregnant naturally—three times—after
Ep 84: Why Summer Is Actually the Best Time to Start Period Recovery
In this powerful and honest episode, Lindsey sits down with past client Caitlyn, a nurse practitioner who went from a decade without a natural period to pregnant in under 6 months—all while working 12-hour hospital shifts and navigating a deeply ingrained identity around health and fitness.In this Episode:Why working in healthcare can help you identify the root cause of your missing periodThe dai
Ep 83: Listener Q&A: Cervical Mucus Confusion, Carb Timing for Ovulation & What to Do When Periods Return but You’re Still Not Ovulating
In this packed listener Q&A episode, Lindsey dives into some of the most frequently asked (and misunderstood) questions in the HA recovery and fertility space. Whether your period is back but ovulation is still MIA, or you're unsure if you're doing “enough” to support your fertility—this episode breaks it all down with compassion, science, and practical steps you can take today.Questio
Ep 82: No period to Pregnant in 3 months and Trusting your intuition about IVF
Today’s guest is Sarah—a former college basketball player whose journey with missing periods began during her time as a student-athlete. After college, Sarah pursued a career as a gym teacher and athletic director, but despite her active lifestyle, her period never returned. For years, she was reassured that it was “normal” for athletes, but everything changed when she got married and began trying
Ep 81: Nutrition for IVF Simplified
Susan Portz is a registered dietitian specializing in nutrition for women with unexplained infertility and those undergoing fertility treatments like IVF. After experiencing her own six-year infertility journey—including multiple rounds of IVF—Susan understands firsthand the emotional and physical toll of trying to conceive. Now a mom, she is passionate about helping other women optimize their fer
EP 80: How Long Will It Take To Get Your Period Back?
In This Episode:– Average recovery times for clients following the Food Freedom Fertility method– Why it doesn’t matter how long your period has been missing– Understanding weight restoration and what it means for your fertility – Will exercise delay your recovery time?– Unpacking what full recovery from HA looks like– Why more information isn’t what you need to get your period backLinks and Resou
EP 79: Stress, Blood Sugar Balance, and Your Fertility
Jillian Greaves (MPH, RD, LDN) is a Functional Medicine Dietitian, Women's Health Specialist, podcast co-host, and founder of the highest-rated dietitian and functional nutrition business in Boston. She has been recognized across major publications such as Dr. Axe, Healthline and EatingWell for her transformative and unique approach to wellness. Jillian’s mission is not only to empower women to un
EP 78: Saving $15,000 by Getting Your Period Back Naturally
Mallory Cooper is a devoted wife to her husband, Colton, of five years, a proud dog mom to her two golden doodles, Dood and Doodette, and, most recently, a loving mother to her little miracle boy, Hendon. She is passionate about her faith, cherishes time with family and friends, and embraces every opportunity to soak up the sunshine.In this Episode:– The toxic environment of them gym when battling
EP 77: From Denial to Recovery to Pregnant! The Benefit of Period Recovery Before Fertility Treatment
Maggie lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and cat. She works in IT audit, and in her free time she loves spending time outdoors, reading, and exercising (now--in moderation!). Maggie and her husband welcomed a baby boy just a few weeks ago at the end of January!In this Episode: – The perfectionist pathway into period loss– The sobering results of not responding to the Provera challenge
Ep 76: Why you don’t have to be underweight for your fertility to be compromised with Dr. Gaudiani
Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board-certified in internal medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the medical director at ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to
Ep 75: Your Listener Questions Answered
In the Episode:
What is set point weight?
Is it possible to overshoot your setpoint and when will your weight return to baseline?
Expectations for your 2nd recovery period
Why cycle tracking is an important tool for hormonal health
How to know whether or not you’re ovulating
Troubleshooting if your period are irregular after recovery
The role body and exercise plan in ferti
Ep 74: HA or PCOS? You may not know, and it may not matter
While the etiology of HA and PCOS are very different, the two conditions can present very similarly in the clinical setting. In this episode, Sam and I unpack the similarities and differences between HA and PCOS and share some foundational nutrition and lifestyle habits that are beneficial for healthy hormones and fertility if you’re unsure which condition you have.
Sam Abbott, MSEd, RD, LDN, is
Ep 73: Natural pregnancy after a year of TTC with no period
Jamie joined the Food Freedom Fertility Society in April 2024 after being told IVF was her only option. She is a 28-year-old nurse with a love for running, living in St. Louis MO. She dove in and started diligently following the FFF Method. In just 2.5 weeks, Jamie saw a return of her period! 2 months after that, she got pregnant naturally.
In the Episode
Why rapid weight loss should be met with
Ep 72: Is it Binging or Prolonged Restriction? Overcoming BED w/Michelle Yates
Michelle is a Registered Dietitian with her Master's in Health Psychology. She is the owner/founder of Yates Nutrition with a mission to both treat and prevent eating disorders for women all over the world. Michelle ultimately leads women away from habits and behaviors which can be destructive, discouraging, and disordered and leads them to a healthy relationship with food, fitness, and their bodi
Ep 71: Nourishing Your Body for IVF Success
Renae lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband, Trevor, and goldendoodle, Derby.
She works as a Physician Assistant in Dermatology and loves all things - SKIN.
Reane and her husband are currently pregnant with a baby boy, due in December 2024!
In this Episode:
Can you recover from HA while doing IVF?
The role proper nutrition can play in egg retrieval
Creating safety in an over-stres
Ep 70: How long does it REALLY take to heal your relationship with food and fitness?
Noelle is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP™) and a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA®) Certified Personal Trainer. She’s the host top-ranked health podcast, Well-Fed Women, and the founder of coconutsandkettlebells.com. She’s also the author of the best-selling cookbook, Coconuts and Kettlebells, and the creator an innovative personalized home workout program, Strong From
Ep 69: Your Listener Questions Answered!
I’m spending the next half hour answering questions directly from our podcast listeners! Have a question you would like for me to answer on Pod in the future? You can submit that here.
In this episode:
The importance of nutrient timing for period recovery
How Fasting impacts female reproductive hormones
The HA “spectrum” that can occur even if you do get a period
The difference between H
Ep 68: You don't need IVF to get pregnant, you need to get your period back
Becca lives in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with her amazing husband, 3 fur babies, and a human baby on the way! Becca shares that she always struggled with body image issues, stemming largely from being a cheerleader in college and competing in bikini and figure competitions post-college. As a result, she suffered several negative consequences with her relationship with food, turning to over-exercise a
Ep 67: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health with Everest Goldstein
Everest is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner certified in functional medicine. She founded and runs Everest Functional Psychiatry and Wellness, one of the only Functional Psychiatry practices in Texas. Here, she takes a holistic approach to healing and believes in the connection between the body and mind. Integrating lifestyle, diet, medicine, and other innovative technologies, she
Ep 66: Natural pregnancy at age 38 and finding your “why” for real recovery
Laura lives outside of Philadelphia PA with her husband and almost 2-year-old son. Her journey began over 20 years ago in high school when she wanted to lose a little bit of weight, which quickly turned into an eating and exercise disorder. For years she struggled with finding peace with food and her body, while trying to focus on recovery. It wasn't until she reached her mid 30's and want
Ep 65: Is your relationship with exercise healthy? Peeling back the layers of exercise addiction with Caroline Shermer
Caroline Shermer is a registered dietitian, eating disorders specialist, and many of her clients' biggest cheerleader. She founded Meant To Eat Nutrition Counseling with one mission: to empower women to learn all that they are meant to eat and to be a part of disordered eating, excessive exercise, and body image concerns. She lives in Nashville and is passionate about pouring into her local
Ep 64: Natural Pregnancy after 3 years of IVF
Brittany is a Registered Nurse who lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, two Children, and dog Paisley. She enjoys hiking, baking, and spending time with my family and friends. After getting married at age 26 and coming off of birth control, Brittany’s cycles never returned. She and her husband, and I were informed by an endocrinologist that IVF was our only option to conceive. After years
Ep 63: The importance of proper testing for understanding your hormone health and fertility
Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility, and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health firsthand, Kaely is passionate about empowerin
Ep 62: Your wedding or your fertility? Why now is the time to focus on period recovery
Jordana is a 31-year-old mom of one, and one is on the way! In 2022, she got married and realized she wanted to get pregnant right after her wedding. Since she didn’t have a period, she went to see her doctor out of concern and was told to just give it time. Jordana knew in the back of her head that something wasn’t right. She happened to stumble across Lindsey’s Instagram and knew she needed to r
Ep 61: When, where and how should we start screening for HA?
Emily Everton, PT, DPT is a holistic Women’s Health Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Embody Physical Therapy & Wellness, LLC in Hopkinton, MA. Emily specializes in Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and is especially passionate about all things menstrual health, fertility, and perinatal care. Emily also supports women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and irregular menstrua
Ep 60: Addiction, Denial, and Fixing Irregular Periods to Finally get Pregnant
Shannon is a retired Division One soccer player who struggled with her identity outside of being an athlete. After college, she turned to weightlifting and became a certified personal trainer, which made it easy to mask her health and exercise obsession. Shannon got married, quit working, and now travels around the country with her husband, who is a professional baseball player. She had always dre
Ep 59: How to effectively transition off birth control + Your listener questions
Taylor is a Registered Dietitian specializing in identifying and treating the root causes of hormone imbalances. She has a particular passion for educating women about the rarely discussed negative side effects of hormonal birth control. She works 1:1 with women in her private practice, helping them navigate how to support their body on and/or how to safely transition off of birth control, symptom
Ep 58: Marathon runner to momma: Healing from disordered eating and miscarriage trauma
Sam lives in Charlotte, NC, with her husband and GSP dog, Millie. She was a collegiate runner turned marathon runner, which inevitably led to disordered eating and unhealthy exercise habits. In January of 2023, she and her husband decided they wanted to start their family. After going off birth control, it became clear this wasn't going to be easy, as her period was nonexistent. Over 10 years
Ep 57: Root Causes of Period Loss and Infertility
Dr. Kelsey is a licensed Naturopathic Physician from Portland, OR, who specializes in fertility + menstrual health. Balancing roles as a devoted mother of 2 and a thriving practitioner, she weaves comprehensive medical expertise with a holistic approach that nurtures physical, emotional, + energetic wellness. In both her busy private practice and nationwide support for couples, she sees the incre
Ep 56: Understanding Labs with HA
Have you been told your labs are normal, but still missing your period? In this solo episode I’m going to walk you through what typical labs look like with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea.
In this Episode
Why labs can be “normal,” but you’re still missing your period
Best labs to have to done to distinguish between HA and PCOS
When to test Progesterone to confirm ovulation
What does low AMH mean with
Ep 55: Overcoming denial about your habits and finally making changes to support fertility
Beth is a registered nurse and nursing professor with a background in obstetrical nursing from just outside St. Louis, Missouri. In an effort to "get in the best shape possible" before she and her husband tried to conceive, she unintentionally set herself down a path of severe disordered eating, over exercise, and consequently developed HA. After two years of no period returning after co
Ep 54: Cycle syncing your workouts with Courtney Babilya
Courtney is a registered nurse and women’s fitness specialist. She provides sustainable fitness programs for women by incorporating menstrual cycle periodization, which means timing your workouts to the four phases of your cycle. As a mom and former athlete, she’s passionate about making fitness accessible to real-world women who are tired of burnout but want to feel strong and healthy.
In this
Ep 53: Pressing pause on IVF and getting pregnant naturally 3 months later
Jean wrestled with an eating disorder and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea from her late teens until her 30s. She started working with Lindsey at age 30 with the hopes of becoming pregnant. After over a decade of period loss, excessive exercise, and a complicated relationship with food, she was not only able to regain her cycle, but she is now 32 weeks pregnant with a healthy, happy, amazing baby girl! Jea
Ep 52 Ask the REI: How Should we Approach Getting Pregnant with HA?
Dr. Goldstein is the founding physician of Beverly Hills Fertility. She is one of the most trusted names in fertility and is highly recommended by her patients for her communication, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Dr. Goldstein obtained her MD from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and is a double board-certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist. In an industry t
Ep 51: Going from No Period to Pregnant in 8 Weeks
Kelly has been a physical therapist for 7 years and lives in eastern Pennsylvania w/her husband of 5 years. Shortly after getting married, Kelly lost her period due to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. After months of trying recovery on her own, Kelly joined Lindsey's program in the summer of 2023 after realizing she couldn’t keep putting recovery on the back burner if she wanted to get pregnant ASAP.
Ep 50: Bridging the Gap in Practitioner Care for Period Recovery
Join me and my friend Cynthia Donovan, aka the Period Nutritionist, as we discuss the gaps we see currently in our healthcare system with properly diagnosing and treating Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and our hope for how our new program, Period Recovery Practitioner will help to better educate and equip healthcare professionals.
In This Episode:
Statistics on the prevalence of HA
Why all healthcar
Ep 49: Recovery Reflections 7 years later
Join me for a casual conversation with my friend Kristen Kelly who I met through HA recovery 7 years ago! We review our experiences coming to terms with an HA diagnosis, what recovery looks and feels like now versus then, and our reflections on how recovery has changed our lives for the better.
In this Episode:
Two very different paths that led to period loss
Being honest with yourself and navi
Ep 48: PCOS and HA? Navigating nutrition when you have both
Cory Ruth is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and women's health expert. Cory is the founder and principal of The Women's Dietitian and Instagram account @thewomensdietitian, a private practice and digital platform for women seeking nutrition support for hormone balance, PCOS, fertility, and weight management. She specializes in PCOS and nutrition therapy for infertility and assisted re
Ep 47: Pushing past the discomfort of weight gain to finally recover
Rachel is a pediatric speech-language pathologist who lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with her husband, Alec, and their dog, Sloane. Rachel grew up with a very positive relationship around food and exercise; however, her desire to "lose a little weight for senior prom" spiraled into an eating disorder, and she was diagnosed with anorexia in her freshman year of college.
After going th
Ep 46: Body Image, Period Loss as a Runner, and Holiday Eating tips with Abbie Attwood
Abbie Attwood is an anti-diet, weight-inclusive nutritionist with a master of science in nutrition. She is also a body image coach, business owner, obsessed dog mom, and lover of the outdoors.
Abbie worked in healthcare policy and at start-ups for a decade before returning to graduate school. The decision to change careers was a result of her own battle with disordered eating, a slew of injuries,
Ep 45: How this runner recovered her period in just 8 weeks
Andrea Hunter is originally from Colombia but has been in the US since 2010. In 2014, she met the two loves of her life: her husband, Zach, and running. As a goal-oriented person, Andrea set a goal to run the 6 major marathons in Boston, Chicago, NY, London, Berlin, and Tokyo. She pushed herself to the limit, overstressing her body through training, keeping her food intake very meticulous and just
Ep 44: What to look for in a prenatal vitamin with FullWell founder Ayla Barmmer
For almost 20 years, Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN, has advanced the health and empowerment of thousands of clients, patients, peers, and mentees by fusing her expertise in nutritional science, functional medicine, and evidence-based holistic solutions. While currently on sabbatical from private practice work, Ayla owns and serves as the practice director of Boston Functional Nutrition, an integrativ
Ep 43: Setting a realistic recovery timeline
Join me as I talk through various factors that play into how long it may take your body to recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and have a healthy period again.
In this Episode
How eating disorders play into period loss
Can you permanently damage your hypothalamus?
Why you can get to a healthy weight and still not see your period return
Fast versus slow responders to a proper recovery plan
Ep 42: Skipping Clomid and giving natural pregnancy a shot
Robin is a proud mother of a 14-month-old boy and is expecting baby number 2 in February. She works full full-time time as a surgeon.
She was a competitive gymnast growing up and a three-season athlete throughout high school. After her competitive athletic career, she struggled with disordered eating and exercise addiction. When preparing to start her family, she was diagnosed with hypothalamic am
Ep 41: Sleep, Unexplained Infertility, and the Drawbacks of IVF
Dr. Samantha Briguglio is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of Walk the Natural Path Hormone Health and Fertility Care. She began her practice because of her passion for helping women achieve their wellness and fertility goals. As an ND, she is licensed to treat – and teach – patients from a mindset of natural healing that treats the root cause of symptoms.
In this Episode:
Pros/cons of IVF
Mo
Ep 40: Getting Pregnant before your first recovery period
Summer Mastain is an actor and acting coach living in Los Angeles with her husband, Schuyler. Thanks to Lindsey, Emily, and period recovery, Schuyler and Summer are expecting their first child in September 2023. NYU Tisch alumni. Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kansas City Chiefs fanatic.
In this Episode:
What it really feels like to go through IVF (twice)
Why period recovery shouldn’t be your plan
Ep 39: What happens if you don’t recover your period
Join me for a deep dive into what body systems suffer the most when you aren’t getting your period. We’ll discuss the short-term and long-term health consequences of remaining in a low estrogen state as well as the psychological impact amenorrhea can have on your body. If you’re struggling with finding motivation with choosing recovery from HA, this episode will help outline why recovery is worth
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