Nourished Fertility (A Period Recovery + Fertility Podcast)

Tired of being told you have PCOS just because your period is MIA? You might have been misdiagnosed. In today's episode, Victoria breaks down why active women are so often misdiagnosed with PCOS when they actually have Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)—and what to do instead. We cover: Why PCOS and HA get confused How lab markers like AMH and LH/FSH can mislead Why retesting is key in recovery Real-lif...

You're eating healthy. You're tracking ovulation. You're doing everything right —and still not getting pregnant. What if the problem isn't your supplements or your timing... What if it's your relationship with food ? In this episode, I'm sharing 5 subtle but powerful signs that your diet might be blocking your fertility—especially if you have a history of restriction, clean eating, or disordered h...

Client story alert! 💕 Morgan went from years of period loss, confusing doctor's visits, and fertility fears… to getting her period back in 11 weeks and getting pregnant on her second ovulatory cycle. In this episode, she shares her raw journey as a college athlete, her struggles with food and exercise, and the exact steps she took to heal her body so she could step into her dream of motherhood. T...

If you're an active woman with a missing or irregular period and you've been told your issue is "too much estrogen" or PCOS—this episode is your permission slip to think differently. Inside, I'm breaking down why low estrogen is actually the root cause for so many women like you… and why increasing estrogen is actually what you need to get your period back and get pregnant. You'll learn: Why estro...

Is it normal to feel so full it's almost unbearable while working to get your period back? YES. And no—this isn't a sign to stop. In this episode, I'm breaking down: Why fullness in recovery is unfamiliar (not wrong) When not to use intuitive eating cues How to sit with discomfort without spiraling into body image panic The exact moment it's safe to use hunger/fullness cues again If uncomfortable...

If the thought of "giving up exercise" makes you panic, this episode is for you. Victoria unpacks the truth about movement, stress, and what your body is really asking for when your period disappears. Whether you're an anxious overachiever or a recreational athlete who just loves to move, this is your permission slip to rethink what healthy means—for now. Today's episode is brought to you by our e...

Are you the girl who never skips a workout—even when you're sick, exhausted, or stressed AF? This episode is for the high-achieving, fit, disciplined woman who's doing  everything right to be healthy... except her period is MIA. Let's talk about the link between overexercise, undereating, and the silent fertility struggle most fit women never see coming: hypothalamic amenorrhea. If you're chasing...

You got your period back — now what? This episode dives into the third and often overlooked phase of healing: life after recovery. From finding your maintenance rhythm with food, to adding movement back in without obsession, to navigating lingering body image thoughts — this is your guide to thriving, not just surviving. Today's episode is brought to you by our exclusive program, Premier Period Re...

Think you're "healthy" because you're at a normal weight—but your period is still missing? 😳 Let's talk about why weight alone doesn't equal fertility. In today's episode, we break down why women with a "normal" BMI can still struggle with period loss and infertility—especially when under-fueling, overtraining, or stuck in perfectionist patterns. Hear real client wins, learn the truth about body...

In this eye-opening episode, Victoria sits down with Dr. Kelsey Duncan, ND, to talk about something that's not getting enough attention in fertility conversations: men's health. This one's for the guys (and for every woman who's doing it all on her own). Learn why nourishing the male body matters just as much for sperm quality, conception, and pregnancy success—and what simple, tangible actions yo...

In this episode, we're busting one of the biggest myths in the wellness world: that red meat is bad for you. Spoiler: it's actually one of the most fertility-supportive foods you can eat. We're talking: Why grass-fed beef is a nutrient-dense powerhouse (think: iron, zinc, B12, choline) The truth about saturated fat + cholesterol and how they support your hormones Why cutting red meat might be hold...

In today's episode, I'm calling out the gaslighting many of you have faced in the doctor's office when you're told "everything looks fine"—even though your body is clearly screaming otherwise.  We're breaking down why "normal" labs ≠ optimal for fertility, especially if you're dealing with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). We'll decode the key labs like FSH, LH, estrogen, AMH, prolactin, and thyroid m...

If your period is missing, your digestion is a mess, and your labs are "normal" but you still feel off—this episode is for you. In today's powerful episode, I'm joined by gut health expert Dr. Heather Finley to explore the invisible yet critical link between digestive health, mineral balance, and your hormones.  We unpack why so many women with a history of dieting, overtraining, and under-eating...

Let's call this what it is: a fertility crisis rooted in diet culture. This week, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest lies women have been sold—the 1,200-calorie "healthy" diet—and how it's quietly contributing to infertility. In this truth-bomb episode, we dive into: Why 1,200 calories is toddler-level nutrition, not adult female fuel How under-eating disrupts hormone production an...

You eat clean, train hard, avoid toxins, and pop your supplements like clockwork—but you're still not ovulating, your period is MIA, and your pregnancy tests keep saying no. If that's you…this episode is your wake-up call. We're diving deep into the overlooked reason why so many high-achieving, health-conscious women can't get pregnant: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). In this episode, we unpack: How...

If your PMS feels like a horror movie, your period sneaks up early, or you're spotting like it's trying to send you a message—this episode is for you. After the major love you gave the "3 Signs of Low Estrogen" episode, we're diving into her hormonal sister: low progesterone —why it matters, how to know if it's low, and what to actually do about it. Whether you're trying to get pregnant, restore y...

In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by functional dietitian and thyroid expert Nicole Fennell, RD/N , to unpack the hidden ways chronic stress, undereating, and over-exercising can wreck your metabolism, suppress your thyroid, and shut down your cycle. We explore how a sluggish thyroid can go undetected on standard lab work, and why low estrogen and thyroid dysfunction are deeply connected I...

This week on the podcast, I sat down with gut health dietitian Megan from Grounded Nourishment to unpack this wildly overlooked connection between your nervous system, digestion, and hormones. Because if you're on the path to period recovery or trying to get pregnant naturally—healing your gut and regulating your stress response isn't optional. It's essential. Here's what we got into: 🧠 Why women...

If you're trying to conceive but your period is missing, I want you to know: you're not broken, and you're not alone. Many women experience hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), where the body suppresses reproductive functions due to stress, under-eating, or over-exercising. But the good news is—with the right nourishment, recovery is possible. So today, I'm walking you through exactly how I'd eat if I we...

We're diving into a topic that's often overlooked but crucial for fertility: low estrogen. Estrogen isn't just about mood swings or hot flashes; it's a key player in your reproductive health. Usually, we focus on what to do if it's elevated—"estrogen dominance". But what do you do if your estrogen is low, and how do you know if it's low? In today's episode, we'll explore three signs, without lab t...

You lost your period back in high school or college because of an eating disorder, disordered eating, or over-exercising. You got put on birth control to "regulate" things. And now, years later, you're off the pill, trying to conceive, and your period is still MIA. And nobody told you this could happen. No one warned you that even if you're "fine" now… your body might not be. So let's break it dow...

If you're still out here skipping breakfast or just grabbing a sad little protein bar in the car? We NEED to talk. Eating breakfast isn't just a "nice to have" — it's a fertility power move. So today, I'm giving you 3 real reasons why you've got to eat breakfast if you're trying to get your period back, balance hormones, or grow your family in 2025. Listen to today's episode to learn more! Today's...

After 10+ years of period loss, and seeing SO many providers who didn't get how to help her (or who gave her horrible advice), Geraldine found me and knew: she finally found the exact help she needed to get her period back.  Geraldine not only got her period back in less than 1 month, she also went on to have 7 periods and resolve many of her digestive issues. Listen to today's episode to learn mo...

From your daily routines and how you spend your mornings and evenings, to reducing your exercise to lower stress on the body, to your sleep hygiene, reducing endocrine disrupting chemicals and regulating your nervous system, there is SO much you can do outside of what you eat alone to boost your fertility. In this final part of our Nourish Your Body Series, will dig in to every area of your lifest...

Minerals are a foundation to fertility. We want before pregnancy to be a time of mineral replenishment. You want to be in the positive, because nothing demands more nutrition than creating human life and your body's needs in the process to making that beautiful baby. Nothing will deplete you more than pregnancy and postpartum. So we don't want to start off in a deficit. This is why with every clie...