The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast
The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast focuses on helping women recover missing periods and optimize their menstrual cycles. It also covers natural conception for those who want to become pregnant. The show is hosted by Dani Sheriff, a Certified Functional Nutrition Counsellor and Fertility Awareness Practitioner. Episodes provide information and support for hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery.
Episodes
385. “I Wanted to Recover Without Gaining That Much Weight” | Recovery Story w/Ali
If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll do what it takes to get my period back…I just really don’t want to gain THAT much weight,” you’re going to relate to Ali.Ali spent years in and out of recovery, sometimes bleeding, sometimes not, but never really letting go of the food control or trusting her body. And when she finally decided she wanted to become a mom, she had to face the thing she’d been afraid of
384. What If HA Recovery Takes Longer Than You Thought? | Recovery Story w/Mady
Mady thought she’d go all-in on HA recovery, get her period back in 3 months and move on with her life. Instead, recovery took about a year and forced her to completely rethink health, her identity as the “healthy girl,” weight gain and her need for control. Ironically, it wasn’t until she stopped making recovery the center of her life and started actually LIVING again that her period finally came
383. Yay! Your Biggest Problem Is Just Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. That's a GOOD thing!
You've lost your period, you know you're not pregnant... the good news is it's probably just something called hypothalamic amenorrhea. Easy to understand and simple to resolve but surprisingly difficult to actually execute.In this episode we walk you through why you should be relieved that it's not something else like polycystic ovaries, premature ovarian insufficiency or early men
382. But What If I've Gained Enough Weight Already?
You've gained weight, you've been eating more food consistently, you've even reduced or stopped working out. This isn't making SENSE! I get it and as a coach who works with many women with amenorrhea all of the time, this isn't an uncommon concern.In this video I walk through the common misconceptions of weight gain, thought process traps and mindset reframes for those of you w
381. I Was “Healthy”… So Why Was My Period Missing? :Recovery Story w/Carlin
What if you’re doing everything “healthy”… but your period is still missing?Carlin had always been active. Over time, intermittent fasting, restrictive eating, exercise, weight loss and life stress slowly became her normal. When she eventually had her IUD removed to start trying for a baby, her period never came back.After multiple doctors, bloodwork, ultrasounds and even an MRI left her without a
380. The HA Society body's scare me: A Reddit Thread
A reddit thread about people worrying about becoming 'like us' in order to recover strikes up a conversation between us.Restore Your Fertility Blueprinthttps://www.thehasociety.com/Work 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps:/
379.“I’ll Get My Period Back, Then Go Back to Normal”: Recovery Story w/Zoe
Zoe got her first period back about a WEEK before she was supposed to start coaching with us. Amazing, right? Except… she knew she wasn’t actually recovered.Her luteal phase was basically nonexistent, her relationship with food and exercise was still crap (her words 😂), and part of her was already thinking: cool, I stopped exercising, got my period back… now I can go back to what I was doing. And
378. 5 Ways To Start Finding The NEW You During HA Recovery + How to Solve Your Smelly Arm Pits
Did you know this episode is WATCHABLE on YouTube? https://youtu.be/-Qe0iWrbd1gIn today's episode of The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast:Front of podcast banter:How to Solve Your Smelly Arm PittsHow People Respond When We Tell Them Our Job Is To Get PeriodsSkip to the meat of the episode: 27:005 Things You Can Do During RecoveryPast clients we mentionTatum (Musician): https://open.spotify.com/
377. The REAL Impact of CALORIES for HA | Watching GLP-1 Infertility Problems Play Out | Intuitive Eating
Did you know this episode is WATCHABLE on YouTube? https://youtu.be/YEQr60v4uD8Q&A starts at 10:00 minute markIn this episode we answer questions around hypothalamic amenorrhea AND:- the provera pill. Does the progesterone challenge have side effects?- breast feeding and period recovery expectations- intuitive eating vs mechanical eating for HAand more!Watch the free Masterclasshttps://thehaso
376: Why No One Could Tell Bianca Why Her Period Was Missing: Bianca's Recovery Story
For years, Bianca did everything she believed a "healthy" woman should do, she exercised daily, tracked her calories, avoided carbs, and was repeatedly told by doctors that nothing was wrong.After nearly 8 years without a menstrual cycle, countless specialist appointments, blood work, MRIs, and a misdiagnosis of PCOS, Bianca finally discovered she had hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). That dis
375. From HA to Purpose: How Recovery Led Meg Dapper to Help Other Women
In this episode, Dani sits down with Meg Dapper, an HA Society HHAP Certified Practitioner, to discuss her journey from anorexia and hypothalamic amenorrhea to helping women recover their health and reclaim their lives.Meg shares how she physically recovered from an eating disorder as a teenager but later realized she had never truly healed her relationship with food, exercise, and control. Years
374. I started to lift weights after HA recovery and lost my period AGAIN | Q&A
This listener had 5 cycles after recovering her missing period from hypothalamic amenorrhea but the 6th one never came after reintroducing weight lifting. In this episode I will go over her case with what information I have and help her find a path forward.Try the Blueprinthttps://thehasociety.com/blueprintJool Wellness https://www.joolwellness.com/Work 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://th
373. Period Recovery WEIGHT GAIN, SET POINT THEORY, SLEEP PROBLEMS, PREGNANCY + MORE
Today on the Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast we answer viewer-questions about a lot of period recovery topics!Questions we answer for our HA'ers:Early pregnancy concerns as an HA’erRecovery sleep disruptions when you get your period back or are working toward recoveryCan I recover without losing my body composition and gaining weight?Weight gain: how can I accept it?Set Point theory, how and w
372. You Have to Eat to Be Feminine: The Truth About HA Recovery w/Tamara Podanova
In this episode, we sit down with Tamara, an HA Society HHAP graduate and practitioner, to unpack her 11-year journey with hypothalamic amenorrhea, despite having a medical background and helping others recover.We talk about the hidden patterns that keep high-achieving women stuck, how control can simply shift forms (from food to work), and why recovery ultimately comes down to doing the basics co
371. How Katie Recovered from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Became an HA Recovery Coach
In this episode, Ashley sits down with recent HHAP graduate Katie Weber to talk about her journey from eating disorder recovery, to HA to getting her period back and helping other women do the same.Katie shares how years of food rules, control, over-exercise, and “wellness” beliefs slowly led her into HA, and why true recovery required much more than just knowing the science. Together, Ashley and
370. Hormone Healing Interruptions: Sleep, Bloating + More. Which Are Real? Which Are In Your Head?
There are symptoms that can get in the way of low hormone restoration and period recovery... and then there are the ones that are stories in your head that your brain is using to negotiate you NOT committing.In this video I help you determine if your uncomfortable symptom during recovery is a mindset issue or if it's something you need to stop drop and roll on.Join The HA Societyhttp://thehaso
369: Toxic Families When You're Gaining Weight and Helping Teenagers With HA Recovery
In this episode we cover a LOT of subjects:- The different recovery goals of women with HA in different regions- Toxic families making it harder to gain weight in a safe environment- Teenagers trying to recover and advice for their parentsCheck out our HA Recovery for Teenagers Coursehttps://thehasociety.com/teensWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingJoin The HA S
368. From 4 Years Without a Period to Pregnancy in 93 Days | Recovery Story w/ Caroline
After years of searching for answers, seeing multiple specialists, undergoing extensive testing, and being told she was "healthy," Caroline still didn't have a period.Like many women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), she spent years believing she was doing everything right. She exercised regularly, ate what she thought was a healthy diet, maintained a lean body, and followed many of t
367: We answer YOUR WEIGHT GAIN Q&A's: Is weight gain for HA REALLY necessary?
We asked our email list subscribers for their questions, fears and concerns about weight gain and hypothalamic amenorrhea and today we're excited to be ANSWERING THEM!Join The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffJool Wellnesshttps://joolwellness.comFollow us on IGhttp:/
366. Q&A's: pregnancy hunger, recovery sleep disruptions, weight gain and set point + MORE
Join the Restore Program: https://thehasociety.com/restore-liveToday on the Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast we answer viewer-questions about a lot of period recovery topics!Questions we answer for our HA'ers:Early pregnancy concerns as an HA’erRecovery sleep disruptions when you get your period back or are working toward recoveryCan I recover without losing my body composition and gaining weig
365. Letting Go of the ‘Healthy Girl’ Identity to Get Your Cycle Back: Recovery Story w/Romi
Join the Restore Program: https://thehasociety.com/restore-liveRomi did everything “right.” She worked out. She ate clean. She was disciplined, knowledgeable, and praised for it. And still...her period disappeared.In this episode, Romi shares what it actually looked like to unravel years of restriction disguised as health, control disguised as discipline, and an identity built around being the “fi
364: I lost my period, ruined my dress and barely remember my wedding w/ Mishi
In this episode we talk about the slippery slope of wedding diets and Mishi shares her experience with extreme weight loss in the lead up to her own wedding. Consider this a cautionary tale for anyone telling themselves "I'll resolve my missing period later"Join The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinApply for The Restore Your Fertility Group Programhttps://www.thehasociety.com/rest
363: From Denial and Delay in Diagnosis to a QUICK Recovery w/ Anna
Anna is in her early 20's but still had a long road with misdiagnosis, crappy medical advice and confusion around her missing period.After discovering her dedication to weight loss was the issue causing her amenorrhea, she hit the group running with recovery.Join The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTub
362: I Still Had a Period… So I Thought I Was Fine: Recovery Story w/Jasmine
In today’s recovery story, Ashley sits down with Jasmine, a psychologist from the UK whose journey challenges the idea that you need to completely lose your period to struggle with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea.For over 10 years, Jasmine lived in the gray area: irregular cycles, delayed ovulation, low estrogen, intense exercise, chronic stress, and constant reassurance from doctors that everything was “
361. Prenatal Vitamins Explained w/FullWell Founder Ayla Barmmer
In this episode of The HA Podcast, Dani and Ashley sit down with registered dietitian and FullWell founder Ayla Barmmer to break down what actually matters when it comes to prenatal nutrition, fertility, and supplementation.If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need a prenatal, if food alone is enough, or why so many supplements fall short… this episode is for you.Ayla shares how working with
360. Is the anxiety of HA recovery making things worse? How much working out is too much?
Learn more about the next Rest Retreathttps://thehasociety.com/retreatIn today’s episode, we’re answering two powerful (and very common) questions we see during hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery:1. Can you work out 4x per week during recovery? One listener shares that she’s gained weight, regained two periods, and is feeling more stable—but recently increased her training from 3 to 4 days per
359. Symptoms of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea That You Don't Know Are Connected to Your Missing Period
In this episode, Dani, Ashley, and Mishi break down the lesser-known symptoms of hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and why a missing period is often just the tip of the iceberg.From digestive issues to bone loss like osteopenia and osteoporosis, many of the symptoms we see in practice feel like “medical mysteries”… or are even normalized as part of the female experience. Some are unexpectedly praised,
358. What Is True Health? Why Your Menstrual Cycle Matters More Than How You Look
In this episode, Dani, Mishi, and Abby sit down to unpack a question that most people think they know the answer to…What does it actually mean to be healthy?Because right now, we’re being flooded with wellness advice, trends, and “healthy” lifestyles…But much of what’s being sold as health is actually just a look. And that’s where things start to break down.In this conversation, we challenge the m
357. From Rock Bottom to Recovery: How Lucy Got Her Period Back After a Lifelong ED
In this episode, I sit down with past client and HHAP graduate, Lucy C, to share her powerful recovery story from a long-standing eating disorder and hypothalamic amenorrhea.Lucy opens up about how her eating disorder began early in life as a response to bullying, and how it evolved into a severe coping mechanism that impacted both her physical and mental health for years.In this episode we cover:
Lucy (Dr. Weeks), a Dr for 13 years before she figured HA out...(Replay)
Lucy (Dr. Weeks), a student of the HHAP program, comes on the show today to share her story of amenorrhea, many unsuccessful rounds of IVF, two successful rounds of IVF, her experience as a student doctor and practicing doctor who is also dealing with this issue.Join The Period Recovery Mastermindhttps://holistichapractitioner.com/mastermindWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasocie
356. Accepting You Need To Rest to Get Your Period Back | The Disciplined Woman
In this episode we're talking about a topic of conversation that has been coming up a lot inside of The HA Society (our community for women with HA) so I wanted to share it.When you're a highly motivated, strong willed and disciplined woman, it's hard to put those things down in the name of rest. For so long your body has been a vehicle for you to achieve, achieve, achieve... so when y
355. Lab Work in HA: What Does It Look Like and When Do You Pull It and How Do You Use It?
This podcast episode walks through how we use lab work before working with a woman with hypothalamic amenorrhea, when we use and how to understand it for your missing period.Join the Mastermindhttps://holistichapractitioner.com/mastermindBecome a Coach:https://www.holistichapractitioner.com/Get the Lab Guidehttps://thehasociety.com/labguideWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociet
354. I Always Thought I Had Time...Until I Didn't: HA to POI Story w/Laura
For 17 years, Laura lived without a cycle.She was told not to worry.She wasn’t trying to get pregnant.So she assumed she had time.She did have hypothalamic amenorrhea.And she believed she could recover whenever she was ready.Laura joined the Holistic HA Practitioner (HHAP) Certification to better understand her own body. As she worked through the lab modules and we reviewed her bloodwork together,
Guiding Someone Through the PCOS VS HA Dilemma REPLAY
In this episode Ashley shares a case study about her client who chased the PCOS misdiagnosis for 10+ years...when it was HA all along.Interesting in taking this certification? Here's what you can do:Register for the mastermind https://holistichapractitioner.com/mastermindApply for the program (it opens October 14th!): https://holistichapractitioner.com/enrollVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.
353. Half-In Recovery Kept Me Stuck for 10 Years: DIY Recovery Story w/Ashley M.
In this episode, Ashley shares her decade-long journey with HA from losing her cycle during an eating disorder in college, to being reassured by doctors that it was “normal” and nothing to worry about.She was praised for her low weight. Told to eat 1,800 calories. Advised to go on birth control if that didn’t work.At one point, she was even misdiagnosed with type 2 diabetes due to an elevated A1c,
352. Our Perspectives On Weight Control As Low Hormone Function Experts w/ Dani, Ashley and Mishi
In this episode we discuss our personal relationships, past and present, with our bodies. We also comment on fear of weight gain and control from the perspective of being YEARS past recovery and YEARS past dieting. We also share our insights on these topics as experienced coaches of many women who are trying to tackle their low hormone function. Enjoy!You can also watch this episode on Youtube! Jo
351. From Bingeing to Food Freedom: Breaking the Cycle w/Amber Abila , The Confident Eater
Binge eating is part of so many HA stories, even if we don’t always talk about it. In this episode, we’re joined by Amber, Binge Eating & Overeating Coach (aka The Confident Eater), to unpack the restrict–binge cycle and what it actually takes to feel normal around food again.After years of struggling with “all the eating issues”, restriction, overeating, bingeing, food obsession, Amber decide
350: From Half-Recovery to Full Surrender. Lexi’s Wake-Up Call: Recovery Story
Lexi’s story is one so many women in HA recovery will recognize. On the outside, she looked healthy, disciplined, and “high functioning.” On the inside, her body was quietly waving red flags. Years of under-fueling, over-exercising, and being praised for it made it hard to see there was a problem at all.In this episode, Lexi shares what it was like to live in half-recovery—doing some of the work,
349: How Victoria Restored Her Period and Rebuilt Her Relationship with Food
In this powerful episode of The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast, Victoria opens up about her deeply personal journey through eating disorders, body image struggles, and the long road to restoring her menstrual health. From developing restrictive habits as a teenager to receiving a potential PCOS diagnosis after coming off birth control, Victoria’s story offers a raw and honest look at what recover
348: Healing HA When Weight and Worth Are Entangled: Recovery Story w/Maggie
Maggie’s recovery story will resonate with runners and women who learned to equate control, performance, and worth with staying small. After years of restriction, being told she was “healthy,” and struggling to maintain cycles while trying to conceive, Maggie realized recovery required more than willpower.Through the Restore Program, coaching, and community inside The HA Society, she learned to le
347: Recovery Felt Wrong… Until It Worked: Recovery Story w/Julia
Julia never felt “skinny enough,” grew up in a health-conscious home, and lost her period after only a few cycles as a teen. Like many women, she tried to DIY her recovery until she realized that HA recovery wasn’t just physical… it was deeply mental.In this episode, Julia shares what it was like to get support via coaching, stop overriding her body, trust extreme hunger and fatigue, and accept th
346: Several Moments of Courage & Bravery to Break the Cycle: A Recovery Story w/ Lydia
In this episode, Lydia shares her recovery story and the moments of courage it took to break long standing patterns around food, exercise, and control. After years of disordered eating, inconsistent cycles, and being told she was pre-menopausal, Lydia struggled to accept that HA could apply to her, especially since she didn’t relate to the “typical” HA story.Skeptical but encouraged by her husband
345. Even With Self Doubt, You Can Recover w/ Sarah
In this episode, Dani sits down with her client Sara to share her journey from feeling like a “unicorn” who doubted recovery would ever work for her, to getting her period back and becoming pregnant just months later. Sara opens up about the fear, hesitation, and resistance she felt in the beginning, especially around weight gain, and how those emotions showed up as she moved from our Bootcamp int
344: You Can’t Out-Discipline Your Body: Patricia’s Recovery Story
In this episode, Patricia shares a recovery story so many women will see themselves in. She began with a PCOS diagnosis and followed the typical low-fat, low-carb protocol, only to slip deeper into HA. Even though she wasn’t “overexercising” in the traditional sense, her naturally active city lifestyle kept her body in a constant state of output.Inside our Restore Your Fertility Program, Patricia
343: What Heather Did to Recover Her Missing Period Part 2
In this episode, Heather continues her journey of recovery, diving deeper into the specific steps she took to restore her missing period and rebuild her health. She shares the practical strategies, mindset shifts, and lessons learned along the way, giving listeners a clear roadmap for navigating recovery from HA.This is part 2 of a 2-part series.Trigger warning: Discussion includes periods, hormon
342: Recovery Hope After a Severe Eating Disorder w/ Heather Part 1
In this episode, Heather shares her journey of finding hope and healing after a severe eating disorder. She opens up about the realities of recovery, the mindset shifts that made lasting change possible, and the deeper freedom that comes with reconnecting to your body. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.Trigger warning: numbers, calories, talk of eating disorders and weights are discussed here. Ple
341: I've had a few periods but things are still confusing... listener Q&A about HA
Sometimes a beautiful lady with hypothalamic amenorrhea has so many questions to ask me and I just can't get to them all at once... but I will save them up and do it eventually!Petra is recovered her missing period but things are still a little whacky and confusing for her. So today I try to answer her lingering questions.Jool Wellnesshttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasoci
340: Is Your Morning Routine Holding You Back? Recovery Story w/Claudia
Claudia’s story will hit home if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right in recovery but your period still isn’t coming back. Like so many of us, Claudia started by “just trying to be healthy”, eating cleaner, working out more, cutting carbs, and following what everyone around her said was good for her.Early signs of recovery came, but her period didn’t, until she realized one big thin
339: Symptoms that are NORMAL for Early Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
Today I wanted to talk about signs and symptoms that are actually pretty normal and expected for early hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. When you first go in to recovery a bunch of stuff is likely to happen and it's normal to think some of it is a bit weird or concerning... good news it probably isn't.Join The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backht
338: Recovery Burned the Bridge of Caring What Others Think: Recovery Story w/Samantha
In this episode, Ashley sits down with Samantha, her Restore Your Fertility client, to talk about how recovery transformed her relationship with herself. From growing up as a dancer to facing pressure to be thin for her wedding and “bounce back” after pregnancy, Samantha spent years chasing perfection and approval. What started as restriction for control turned into health challenges and burnout.
337: Short Girls and Step Count: How Do These Play a Role in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea?
Today I answer listener Q&A's with a few underlying themes:- does my short height make a difference for how much I need to eat to get my period back?- My step count is above 5k, 10k, 11k and 13k.Enjoy!Jool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingFollow
336: "I just was really afraid"... but she still recovered! Nina's HA Recovery Story
Nina spent 5–6 years stuck in hypothalamic amenorrhea, convinced she was the “healthiest” she’d ever been. What started as clean eating and exercise quickly turned into control, fear, and denial—excusing behaviors she thought made her thrive. Deep down, she was terrified to let go… but eventually, she did.In this episode, Nina shares how body image struggles, fear of losing control, and years of e
BONUS: Future wave of HA with GLP-1 and HRT
Today Ashley and Dani talk about one of the future avenues of HA coaching, which is the introduction of GLP-1 shots into the market and the use of HRT as both a weight loss and recovery "tool". We also touch on the rise of "early menopause" and how this is actually HA in disguise... keeping recovery coaches in business.Holistic HA Practitioner Certification:https://holistichapracti
335: Similarities Between Perimenopause & HA with Carin from Is It Hot or Just Me?
In this episode, Carin—host of Is It Hot or Just Me?—joins Ashley to share her personal journey from entrepreneurship to navigating menopause. She opens up about how she realized she was in perimenopause and the unexpected parallels between perimenopause and hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA).If you’re curious about the overlap between these two experiences and what they can teach us about women’s healt
334: How Holly Recovered and Turned Her Journey Into Her Business
In this episode, Dani sits down with Holly as she opens up about her HA recovery journey. From growing up insecure and that manifesting into the high-achiever, to controlling food and exercise in college, Holly shares how she lost her period and was repeatedly dismissed by doctors because she was a normal BMI and didn’t “look skinny enough.” She talks about the hard reality of letting go of her fi
BONUS How Abby and Mishi Became HA Coaches | Holistic HA Practitioner Certified Coach Story
Abby Lowe and Mishi Garcia — The HA Society coaches – share their why and reasons behind not only choosing to become HA recovery coaches, but what a day in that life looks like. They share their experience using the Holistic HA Practitioner Certification as a path to getting their dream careers in motion.Take The HHAP Coach Traininghttps://holistichapractitioner.com/coachtrainingLearn about the Ho
333: No Period + Eczema to Ovulation and Clear Skin: Recovery Story w/Maren
In this episode, Mishi sits down with her Restore Your Fertility client Maren to share a powerful story of resilience and transformation. After years of pushing her body, the loss of a fallopian tube, and living in a deep deficit, Maren was left struggling with debilitating eczema and no period. Desperate to feel better and be present with her family, she faced the fears of weight gain and leaned
332: I Wouldn’t Be Where I Am If I Didn’t Lose My Period: Recovery Story w/Bethany Fennessey
In this episode, Ashley is joined by her client Bethany, who shares how losing her period became the wake-up call that led her back to true health and spiritual alignment. She opens up about surrendering to recovery by eating more, resting, and trusting the unknown...even when it felt uncomfortable. Through that journey, Bethany learned to embrace discomfort and now applies that resilience to ever
331. Just realized your period was missing? Short menstrual cycles? This Q&A is for you.
In this episode I am giving you the audio from two YouTube Q&A's I did. Visit us on YouTube for the originalshttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffQ&A 1: I answer listener questions from people who are new to the world of hypothalamic amenorrhea and are trying to understand why they have a missing period, what they can do to bring their period back and how to keep it!Q&A 2: Short cycles
330. Fresh Takes on Accepting Weight Gain and Dealing With Low Progesterone: Q&A w/Abby
In this episode, Dani sits down with Abby, one of our newest HA Society coaches, for a fresh Q&A session. Together they tackle big topics like accepting weight gain in recovery, reframing body image struggles, and understanding how low progesterone impacts your health.Jool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with u
329: When Progress Is Slow: Recovery Story w/ Julia Jarriel
In this episode, Julia Jarriel shares her recovery journey, one marked by slow, steady progress that challenged her patience, but ultimately taught her that she isn't in control. As someone who was highly active and fueled well above 2,500 calories, Julia’s story reminds us that losing a period doesn't always look like "under-eating" and recovering it isn’t always fast, even when y
328: 8 Easy Strategies to Let Your Period Run in the Background of Your Life
It's possible to menstruate and have an awesome cycle without making it your life's dedicated mission. Today I will tell you the 8 ways I make this happen and I hope you'll take some of these on for yourself.Check out Stop Being PerfectJool Wellness:https://www.joolwellness.com/Discount Code: HASOCIETYJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period ba
327: Dealing with HA for the 2nd Time: Recovery Story w/Bethany Boylston
Bethany thought she had done recovery “right” the first time. But when HA came back, so did the doubt, fear, and frustration, especially when she considered herself “healthy” by all standards. In this episode, Bethany shares her raw and honest story of battling food obsession, navigating recovery in a new season of life (post-marriage), and how support from the HA Society helped her finally find f
326. Why DIYing Your HA Recovery Isn't Working For You
Today I have some serious real talk for you if you're DIY'ing your recovery and it's been a while... WHY it's not working.Hypothalamic amenorrhea is a huge challenge with ups and downs. It's scary and confusing and when you're doing it yourself there are some things you need to watch out for.Is Recovery Coaching Right For You?http://thehasociety.com/is-coaching-rightWork 1:
325. Choosing Recovery Even When You Think It's Not Possible w/ Liz
After many years dealing with disordered eating behaviours topped off with a failed IVF attempt that left her basically traumatized, Liz had a lot of doubt that period recovery was possible for her.But, with perseverance and relentless confidence from her coach when she didn't feel it, here we are!Jool Wellness:https://www.joolwellness.com/Discount Code: HASOCIETYJoin The HA Societyhttp://theh
324: Giving Up Control to Allow My Body to Heal: Recovery Story w/ Amy Kelly
In this episode, Amy shares her journey from feeling stuck in a cycle of control to choosing healing and freedom through the Restore Your Fertility program. In the program she was faced with a choice point: continue chasing societal expectations or prioritize her health and the desire to start a family. Amy knew that in order to truly heal, she had to let go of control. With the support of coachin
323: Running Was Her Job—She Still Recovered. Emily Knight's HA Journey
Emily Knight is a strength and running coach who knows firsthand how easy it is for health, performance, and discipline to become all-consuming. As a former collegiate runner, she opens up about the toxic culture she was immersed in, her struggle with perfectionism, and how those patterns led to hypothalamic amenorrhea.She tried to recover on her own, cutting back on training but afraid to eat mor
322: HA After IVF: Recovery Story with Ellen Diefenderfer
In this episode, Ellen shares her honest journey through IVF, body image, and eventual recovery. She opens up about the unexpected stress and rigidity of IVF, the pressure she felt to look a certain way during pregnancy, and the moment she hit rock bottom and chose recovery. Ellen also discusses her traumatic birth experience, turning to running as a coping mechanism, and how that ultimately led h
321. When the body heals faster than my heart: Recovery Story w/Kate Wara
In Part 2 of Kate’s story, we pick up where we left off. After 15 years without a period, Kate defied the odds once… but her journey didn’t stop there. In this episode, Kate opens up about multiple miscarriages, the pain of pregnancy loss, and the deep surrender that came with realizing she couldn't control the outcome.She shares how her mindset shifted from control to trust, from fear to resp
320: From D1 Athlete to Mother and Coach Alyssa Chally's Recovery Story
In this episode, Dani sits down with Alyssa Challey—former Restore Your Fertility client, HHAP student, and now a recovery coach. Alyssa shares her full HA journey, from life as a Division I college basketball player to losing her period and finding herself stuck in restriction, overexercise, and burnout.She opens up about the pivotal mindset shifts she made inside Restore Your Fertility, what hel
319: How to Make Tweaks When Your Cycle Gets Wonky with Megan Viggers
In this episode, Ashley chats with longtime HA Society member Megan Viggers about what happened when her cycles started to get a little wonky — longer lengths, PMS symptoms, and increased fatigue after exercise. Megan shares how these changes triggered some old fears from her original recovery and how she moved through them with more self-trust this time around. She opens up about the simple shift
317: Redefining Health and Discovering What Wellness Really Means: Recovery Story w/Tatum Treffeisen
In this episode, Dani chats with Mishi's client Tatum, who shares her recovery story. Though she never identified with having an eating disorder, Tatum realized her rigid food rules, exercise habits, and loss of her period were signs something was off. Through recovery, she challenged what she thought was “healthy,” learned to rest, nourish her body, and ultimately found more joy and freedom i
316: Recovery Motivation: Not wanting to change, skin, feeling cold, eating enough for exercise & more
Take my 7 Day Period Recovery Kick Starter Challenge: https://thehasociety.com/7-day-challengeHere is a replay from a live Q&A I did inside of The HA Society and on YouTube!I go through about 6 listener questions. Some of the questions are:- Is being cold after getting your first period back normal?- How do I know how much food to eat once I start reintroducing exercise?- Acne after recovery-
315. The Power of Permission in HA Recovery: Recovery Story w/Laura Hetherington
Laura Hetherington is a recovered HA'er turned recovery coach! In today's episode she shares her story of having a past eating disorder, recovering her missing cycle and dealing with reoccurring miscarriage. She also talks about her passion-led decision to become a Certified Holistic HA Practitioner so that she can help other women going through a similar journey to her.Learn more from Lau
314. Q&A: Exercise, Running, Light Bleeds and Mucus Patterns Before HA Recovery
In today's episode I'm bringing you a mash up of Q&A's about hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery from my YouTube Channel. I do LIVE Q&A's inside of The HA Society and post those videos here a few months later.Question's answered:What does a LOT of cervical mucus mean when you're postpartum trying to get your period back?I don't want to lose my period again so how d
313. Unexplained Infertility After Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Recovery Story with Dani B
Many women with hypothalamic amenorrhea end their journey there. They resolve the period and get pregnant within months. Yay! And to be clear, that IS the case for most women.Every now and then though, someone continues to be a part of the unexplained infertility statistic. Cycling beautifully but not falling pregnant. Getting pregnant but miscarrying within days or weeks. Why? We still don't
312. Benefits of Beef Liver & Oysters for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea + How We Started Jool
In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on how we accidentally became supplement company owners. Yep, we’re fertility coaches turned owners of Jool Wellness—because why not start a beef liver and oyster empire on a random Tuesday?We also break down why BOTH beef liver and oyster are absolute gold for hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery—and why your body actually prefers liver and oyster over multivit
311. Feel like your HA recovery journey is STUCK? This one is for you: HA Recovery Story w/ Emily Lewis
Recovery isn’t always fast — and that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. In this episode, Emily Lewis shares her powerful HA recovery story that took nearly a year, included a pause, and taught her that slow and steady was the path. Two weeks before her first IVF appointment, she got her first bleed — and a major blind spot finally came to light. If you’re feeling stuck or like it’s “taking too l
305. When Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery Feels SLOW w/ Colomba [REPOST]
Heeey everyone...Colomba is such a force of strength, spirituality and just great vibes that I just HAD to have her on the show. Enjoy her story of recovery and also feel comfort in knowing that for some of us, getting the body to respond is a long process. It's ok to be one of those people and MORE can come out of that situation that you think.Get in touch with Colomba: https://instagram.com/
310. Do what your body needs, what your baby's body needs and roll with it: Kayla's Recovery Story
While Kayla tells her story of recovery, her and Dani also get fired up about certain unfairness in the medical system, illogical ways of seeing and viewing health and more.Enjoy Kayla's story of hypothalamic amenorrhea to getting her period back to PREGNANCY!Join The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTu
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