Laura Hetherington Tep

HERhythm Podcast

Health EN ↓ 42 episodes

Welcome to the HERhythm Podcast, the go-to show for getting your period back, restoring ovulation and natural fertility, and healing your relationship with food and your body. Hosted by Laura Hetherington Tep, certified Holistic Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Practitioner (& former HA girl herself!) this podcast delivers science-backed tips, mindset shifts, and real talk to help you recover fully. Whether you want to get your period back or want to feel like you again, consider this your permission slip to ditch the perfectionism and start healing. And yes, there will be Taylor Swift references!

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Laura Hetherington Tep

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Latest episode

Jun 18, 2026

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Episodes

BONUS: Do you have to gain weight to get your period back and recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)? 26.07.2025

Wondering if it’s possible to recover from  hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)  without gaining weight? You are not alone because this is one of the most common (and loaded) questions in the recovery space. In this episode, we dig deep into what this question  really  means, why it’s so hard to let go of weight control, and what the science and lived experience tell us about what it truly takes to resto...

Ep 11: HA recovery motivation: don’t give up on getting your period back 23.07.2025

Feeling like giving up on recovery? You are not alone. We have  all  hit that messy middle - the part where you feel you are doing “all the right things” but your period is still MIA. In this episode, I’m getting real about what that phase looked like for me, and reminding you that just because it’s taking time… doesn’t mean it’s not working. I break down the science of why some women see faster r...

BONUS: The morning routine that helps lower stress + restore your period 18.07.2025

Struggling with hypothalamic amenorrhea and wondering how to support your body from the moment you wake up? In this bonus episode, I am diving into why your mornings matter more than you think when it comes to period recovery and how they can either support or sabotage your healing. You will learn: - Why your morning routine is a powerful tool for restoring your cycle - The 5 essential pillars of...

Ep 10: The myth of "clean" eating in period recovery 15.07.2025

Let’s talk about something that keeps way too many high-achieving women stuck in the cycle of missing periods: "clean" eating. In this episode, I am breaking down why this seemingly “healthy” mindset can actually stall your recovery- and what it might be disguising underneath the surface. I also want to be super clear: I  do  advocate for a whole food approach to recovery- but there’s a...

BONUS: What NOT to buy- save your money during hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery 11.07.2025

Let’s talk about what you don’t need to spend your money on during HA recovery. In this slightly controversial episode, I break down the common things women feel pressured to buy - from expensive supplements and hormone testing kits to clean-eating groceries, period trackers, fancy gadgets, and gym memberships you probably don’t need right now. If you are in the thick of recovery, overwhelmed by w...

Ep 9: Exercise and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea- how to get your period back 08.07.2025

Trying to get your period back but not sure what to do about exercise? In this episode, we are diving deep into one of the  most confusing  parts of HA recovery: movement. In this episode, you will learn: - How exercise impacts recovery (yes, even the “gentle” stuff) - How to determine what  your  body needs (because there’s no one-size-fits-all answer) - Tips for reducing/titrating movement in a...

Ep 8: No hunger? Extreme hunger? What’s normal in period recovery? 30.06.2025

If you have ever thought, “why am I suddenly starving all the time?” or “why am I not hungry, does that mean I’m back to square one?” - girl, you are not alone. This part of recovery can feel like a total mind game, and it’s easy to start second-guessing everything. In this episode, I’m sitting down with you and walking you through: - What no hunger actually means in hypothalamic amenorrhea recove...

BONUS Q&A: rest days, missing periods due to HA? and HA recovery mistakes 26.06.2025

In this bonus episode, I’m answering some important questions about hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery that YOU have asked me over on instagram. If you are on this journey, these are the things you really need to hear: - What enough rest actually looks like during recovery (yes, even if you hate slowing down!) - How to know if your missing period is actually HA, or if it might be something else - Th...

Ep 7: The "Good Girl" trap: perfectionism in period recovery 22.06.2025

Let’s talk about the  good girl - the one who follows all the rules, never misses a workout, eats “clean,” and tries to do everything  right . In this episode, I am unpacking how this perfectionist, people-pleasing mindset can sneak into your HA journey, quietly feed disordered eating patterns, and make true recovery even harder. We’ll chat about things like: -How the good girl mindset shows up in...

BONUS Q&A: Your juicy period recovery questions answered by me! 18.06.2025

This week’s episode is a juicy Q&A where I’m answering the questions you are probably thinking, but maybe too nervous to say out loud: -Is walking every day still too much? -What if I want to recover… but also still want to look a certain way? -How do I explain this whole recovery journey to people who don’t get it- like my partner or friends? Whether you are in the messy middle or just starti...

Ep 6: How long until my period comes back? Your recovery timeline explained 15.06.2025

Impatiently waiting for your period to return? Totally get it. In this episode, we are diving into the real recovery timeline- what impacts it, how long it actually takes for most people, and why it might be taking longer than you had hoped. I will cover: - The biggest factors that affect how fast your cycle return - The average timeline (with some honest perspective) - What progress can look like...

Ep 5: Eat more without the guilt - strategies that ACTUALLY work 07.06.2025

If eating more feels terrifying (but also like the next right step in recovery), you are not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down to walk you through exactly how I overcame the guilt around eating more in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery - and how you can too. I’ll be breaking down some helpful strategies that helped me stop second-guessing every meal and start seeing food as my nourishment...

Ep 4: Wait... do I even have Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? 01.06.2025

Wondering if your missing period is actually even hypothalamic amenorrhea- or just overthinking things (again)? In this episode, we are getting clear on what HA really is. I walk you through everything you need to know if you are starting to connect the dots and want to understand what’s really going on with your missing period. I will cover: - What hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) actually is and wha...

Ep 3: If you are not getting your period back... this might be why 26.05.2025

Stuck in that frustrating in-between? You are eating more, working out less, and doing  all the right things - but your period still isn’t back. In this episode, we are talking about the  gray zone  of HA recovery: the stage where things feel confusing, discouraging, and honestly… a little defeating. I’m breaking down the sneaky reasons you might be stuck here, what this stage is trying to teach y...

Ep 2: 5 things I wish I knew before starting HA recovery 19.05.2025

Starting HA recovery can feel like stepping into the unknown - especially when you are used to control, consistency, and doing everything “right.” In this episode, I’m sharing 5 things I wish someone had told me at the beginning of my hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery journey. I will be covering things like why weight gain is not the enemy (even if it  feels  like it), the mindset shifts nobody war...

Ep 1: From Denial to Freedom: My 12-Year Journey with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea 14.05.2025

In the debut episode of the HERhythm Podcast, I am sharing my personal 12-year struggle with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), my battle with anorexia, and the rollercoaster journey to restoring my health, fertility, and the conception journey I was not prepared for. From being diagnosed with anorexia at age 15 to dealing with the aftermath of disordered eating, Type A pressure, and countless relapses...

Welcome to the HERhythm Podcast: Your HA Recovery Starts Here 14.05.2025

Here’s your sneak peek into the HERhythm Podcast - aka your new go-to show for all things hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery, while also covering things like optimising your cycle, your fertility and healing your relationship with food and your body. Whether you are deep in Google rabbit holes or playing Taylor Swift while overanalyzing symptoms (hi, same), this podcast is here to help you stop spir...

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