The Holistic Period Recovery Podcast

Nervous system dysregulation is deeply connected to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. Whether you want to believe it or not, if you are in HA, if you don’t have a period- there is a layer of nervous system dysregulation going on in the background. The lifestyle that causes us to develop Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is surprisingly not supportive of a regulated and calm nervous system (sarcasm). 😅 In today’s ep...

When you first start your period recovery journey, cervical mucus usually isn’t the first thing on your mind. We somehow all come to the conclusion that eating more and resting more are the top interventions. Whether someone told you this advice or you found it online. We do start to do these things and pray our period comes back. We cross our fingers without really paying attention to that fact t...

If you are currently in HA, or have been through period recovery, there’s a good chance you’ve been down the “wellness” or biohacking rabbit hole. And if you’ve ever felt like the online wellness culture is stressful or contributed to the loss of your period in some way…you’re not alone. In today’s episode, I go over: ➡️ How the wellness industry promotes HA behaviors & stress ➡️ How woman can eas...

Is it just me or did the obsession with exercise intensify AFTER your period went missing? Of course exercise is a large component of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, we know this. But funny enough, the compulsive behavior that leads us to be consumed with needing to exercise or needing to constantly be moving…the kind of hyper fixation that causes us to ignore our injuries or our hunger…seems to ramp up...

Have you ever noticed that, right now while you’re deep in HA, it feels almost impossible to slow down? You feel rushed all the time, you have no patience, and even rest feels uncomfortable? Many women assume that this is just their personality, but while you are in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, it’s a sign of something deeper. Listen to Today’s episode as I unpack: ➡️ why we feel so rushed while in HA...

You know those little ‘quirky’ things you like to do? Those funny habits you’ve developed since losing your period? Yeah those are actually HA behaviors🥲 And they’re actually restrictive patterns under the disguise of being “health conscious.” I know I’m sorry! But it’s the truth and someone had to tell you ❤️ Listen to today’s episode as I recount some of the top HA behaviors and habits that I d...

Have you ever thought to yourself that because you don’t see yourself as super thin - it’s not possible for you to have hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)? I’m here to tell you that it absolutely is possible! The idea that you have to be a certain weight to have HA, ignores the whole reason why you have HA in the first place.. Listen to today’s episode as I walk through: ➡️The mindset surrounding “not b...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought of period recovery in a negative way 🙋‍♀️ I know I have. It’s so easy to get slip into a negative mindset while in HA recovery and fixate on all the “annoying” or “hard” things we HAVE to do to recover. But in today’s episode- I want to help shift your mindset. I want to help you look at recovery in the grand scheme of things. By the end of this episode, I h...

Sooo yeah. I lost my period not only once, but twice. Listen to today’s episode as I tell my story on how I lost my period.. again & how having a period recovery coach would have saved me. I go over: ➡️ how I lost my period again ➡️ the red flags I didn’t see at the time ➡️how I recovered as quickly and as effectively as possible ➡️ how having a coach would have saved me ➡️ the silver linings and...

It is more common then you think for women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) to be mistakenly diagnosed with PCOS. Most concerningly, the treatment for each of these conditions varies greatly. This is why it is so crucial to understand the full picture as to why someone has a lack of a period. Hormone levels and testing needs to be considered in the context of the lifestyle the woman is living! In...

One thing about Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)- is that there is never just ONE reason as to why your period is missing. If you’re at home right now “trying all the things” to get your period back, spinning your wheels and feeling frustrated…you’ve come to the right place. Let’s sit down together today and think through some reasons as to why your period is still missing. Consider this your free DIY...

Honestly answering some questions regarding period recovery that I have received online! In HA, we all kindaa want to know the same things… So I hope this helps to answer some of the questions that you may also have on your mind right now😊 Enjoy 🌸 I hope that I can be a resource to you ❤️ Rebecca Pinho RN, NTP 🩸Resources and 1:1 Period recovery coaching➡️ 💻My website: www.holisticperiodrecover...

If you’re reading this, and also in HA, please stop normalizing being hungry! Hunger is a biological signal. Your body is just trying to tell you it needs fuel. In HA, this ‘call’ to eat can be intensified - and this is on purpose. Your body is trying to tell to you to increase the energy intake! Aka food. Listen to today’s episode as I talk through: ➡️ how normalized being hungry has become ➡️ wh...

It’s no secret that the gut issues that came on at the same time you lost your period - are no coincidence. Are you struggling with period loss as well as bloating, constipation, or heart burn? Are you trying 1 million different supplements to “heal your gut” but ignoring the fact that you don’t have a period? Are you trying to eat more to try to recover your period, but can’t get over the fact th...

Who doesn’t love a good girl talk? Basically like a built in therapy session 😌 Are you struggling with gripping to old routines and behaviors in HA that don’t suit you anymore? Are you uncomfortable with your perception of yourself as you gain weight? Are you struggling with being vulnerable? Or panicking thinking about what other people are going to think of you?? Listen to today’s episode as I...

A common complaint from women during Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is that they experience compulsive thoughts and behaviors, brain fog, and increased emotional stress. Because Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is so understudied, there is lack of education for medical professionals on the true signs and symptoms that come with being in HA. Women are chalking up their heightened OCD and even ADHD as their new nor...

Alcohol in period recovery is a hot topic. Alcohol tends to be thought of as a standard self care mechanism and a way to “relax.” But is it secretly sabotaging your period recovery? Listen to today’s episode as I explain: ➡️ How our body’s react to alcohol while in HA ➡️How I came to a conclusion on alcohol during my recovery journey ➡️ What my decision led too I hope this episode reaches those of...

Cortisol has been demonized in the health and wellness world and has been made to blame for numerous health issues, especially period loss. In this episode, I will go over all things cortisol and its relation to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. We’ll talk about: ➡️how to really balance your cortisol in recovery ➡️ the symptoms of high & low cortisol ➡️repercussions of both sides and what to do for each ➡️...

If you’re in HA- show this to your loved ones. Or, take some notes and share the information with them. It’s so important to have support during period recovery and it helps EVEN more if your support system actually understands what you’re going through. So they’re not just saying “oh yeah she doesn’t have a period.” Whether it is your family, boyfriend, husband, friends, etc; this episodes helps...

The burning question: will I have to gain weight in recovery?? How much will I have to gain?? The short answer is yes-you will have some degree of weight gain. Weight gain in recovery is inevitable, but it’s needed. In HA, you are in a depleted state. Nourishing your body back to a place of satiety and safety, is what is needed . So yes- gaining some weight will be the results of this.. but I enco...

Ooohh the conundrum of tracking calories in HA recovery. It’s no secret that tracking calories can lead girls to restrictive eating patterns & cause us to only see our plates as a number. This behavior needs to go. It’s not serving you girl. Listen to today’s episode on how there is a much needed mindset shift in order to recover your period - and how to use looking at calories as a TOOL instead o...

I was your typical coffee lover. Coffee was what got me up in the morning. My nespresso machine was my prized possession. But it wasn’t until I went through Hypothalamic Amenorrhea recovery that my perspective on caffeine shifted. Listen to today’s first shortie-sode and learn about how caffeine could be impacting your recovery journey, how to know, and what to do instead. I hope this episode reac...

But exercise is healthy! It’s so good for you and so good for your heart! Right?? Two things can be true at the same time. Exercise, to an extent has its benefits, of course. But obsessing over it and exercising during HA, can actually be harming you. Listen to today’s episode as I talk about how exercise can turn into an unhealthy obsession during HA and why this tends to happen. From a former HA...

One of the most mentally challenging symptoms of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is food obsession. Your brain in HA keeps you on guard, hyper-vigilant towards food so it is constantly on your mind. But you’re not broken, this is your body trying to help you! Listen to today’s episode as I break down how food obsession usually begins in HA and what domes of the mechanisms are that drive the obsession even...

Not having a period is not something to ignore. Estrogen has been demonized, but what if I told you we actually need it to protect us? Today’s episode goes over all the unfavorable consequences related to going on in life without having a period. Issues like osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, dementia, even poor gut health. Learn about the toll HA can take on your body which will hopefully insp...