The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast

This story will have your jaw hitting the FLOOR! Either from the amazing rollercoaster moments that Kyler shares about her journey or from just hearing how intense Ashley can get if you make the mistake of telling her where you work. PCOS and HA are not super common together but absolutely it happens and when it happens it creates a slew of challenges – mostly unnecessary challenges but challenges...

There are a few common objections and fears that come up around recovery for many women, so today I wanted to share what those are and our take on them here at The HA Society. It's normal to have some concerns and worry about things like "is amenorrhea recovery actually going to work for me?" or even "can you get pregnant after HA?" "is my fertility damaged forever because...

Shawna struggled with anxiety over her hypothalamic amenorrhea and infertility issues. She wanted to get pregnant and had tried everything in the book. Her history as an athlete made figuring out how to eat as a normal person a little more challenging which led her to HA. In this recovery story she is really open and honest about her struggles and this is a refreshing and honest conversation about...

Lena shares her story of going from being a super lean bodybuilder suffering with an eating disorder to entering a 2+ year recovery journey. She talks about the ups and downs that she has faced and is still facing. After 3 months of making massive changes that she struggled to let go of she had her first cycle – but the work doesn't stop there. Lena is brave and still processing her own journe...

You worked so hard to get that first recovery cycle...and suddenly the second one or even the fourth or sixth or eighth is missing again! I've walked through this question many times before but I don't think it hurts to have a refresher and try to explain things from another angle or give some more possibilities. Check out all of our DIY recovery resources https://thehasociety.com/store Jo...

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Fertility challenges are hard and if there isn't an external issue or symptom that is pushing you to take action it can be easy to ignore your infertility, amenorrhea, anovulation and short luteal phase issues. Let's have a heart-to-heart conversation about it. Work 1:1 with us to get your period back, regain your fertility and get pregnant http://thehasociety.com/coaching Girl, Check Your...

"I just couldn't do it" was something that Amy said over and over again. But here she is, after 5 years of birth control and multiple fertility treatment rounds due to 'unexplained infertility', hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery was the journey that has led her to finally having the natural menstrual cycle that she didn't think was possible. Amy shares her story of struggle,...

Digestive issues are so extremely common in women with hypothalamic amenorrhea that I can't believe we haven't done this episode yet! Ashley and I are going to discuss how to actually look at digestive issues when someone has hypothalamic amenorrhea, whether you struggle yourself or you're an HA recovery coach working with others. Become a Certified Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Practitioner...

In this episode Abby shares her amenorrhea recovery story. She does such a great job articulating so many of the experiences and feelings that we have all gone through and I think you'll find her story entertaining and encouraging. Reach out to Abby Abby.rauch@yahoo.com Become a Certified Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Practitioner https://thehasociety.com/certification Check out all our DIY recovery...

Have you ever considered becoming a hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery coach? OR have you considered adding HA to your scope as a health or fitness practitioner? In this episode, Ashley and Dani discuss who this path is best for, why the world needs more recovery coaches and they share about the accredited certification they've started to help you get the qualifications and confidence you need t...

Stress absolutely impacts hypothalamic amenorrhea. In this episode, the audio of a recent YouTube video, we talk about what the process of handling stress in the brain and body actually looks so that you can contextualize why stress affecting your body is real. In upcoming episodes we will lean on this information to talk even more about the different types of stress and stressors and how to manag...

Shannon is a long-time client whose story is important to tell. Her story is relatable: a busy student who became a busy doctor with a history of an eating disorder that, even though she did recover her period, still brought challenges when it came to keeping it long-term, optimizing, and getting pregnant (which she is still working on) - listen in! Learn about the Holistic HA Practitioner Certifi...

What does it mean when you've recovered your period due to hypothalamic amenorrhea but then your cycle disappears again? Yes, it does mean frustration and that's ok – but listen up. I have your next steps in this podcast episode (which by the way is the audio version of an recent YouTube episode - so if you're not already subscribed over there - do so!) Work 1:1 with us to get your per...

Carina shares her story of recovering from primary amenorrhea! Primary amenorrhea is when you've never had a period at all and Carina was 25 when she finally recovered. She worked with Ashley but also, she did a lot of work on her own. Primary amenorrhea is a long road and recovery cannot happen overnight, with just one practitioner on your team and with just one fleeting moment of motivation...

In this episode we dissect a DM that Dani received to help you spot things in your own beliefs that may or may not be serving you. Get the Blindspot Checklist https://thehasociety.com/blindspot Take the Restore Program DIY course https://thehasociety.com/restore Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Learn more abo...

Ashley and Dani ask you the hard questions about your hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery to help you move past the mental and physical negotiations that you've been making. Negotiations are stories and boundaries that you're either aware or unaware of that stop you from taking action in really meaningful places. Learn about the Holistic HA Practitioner Certification https://thehasociety.com/...

These next questions are a deep dive essentially in to bringing it back to basics and how to troubleshoot certain issues like sleep issues, food fears, the progesterone challenge and then I talk a little about the important of mindset when CLOTHES SHOPPING! Period Recovery Game Planner https://thehasociety.com/store/p/period-recovery-gameplanner Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Wor...

Kailen is a very inspiring and incredible young woman with an uplifting story to tell. Enjoy hearing her share her experience of recovery. Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Learn more about The HA Podcast HTTP://hapodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/thehasociety/ Follow me on YouTube http://youtube.com/danis...

The second Q&A Mash Up from YouTube! Increasing Progesterone Naturally, Do I Need To Go Back To My 'Biggest' Weight? and Getting Pregnant Without a Period Follow on YouTube https://youtube.com/danisheriff Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Learn more about The HA Podcast HTTP://hapodcast.com https:/...

Most of us know that waiting 3 cycles is recommended...but WHY? TOday I break down why I recommend three cycles of focused cycle optimization before declaring your natural cycle 100% restored. It might be more than 3 months for you! Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Learn more about The HA Podcast HTTP://hapod...

Welcome to the FIRST Q&A Mash up! In this episode we squish together three listener questions from my vlogmas serious on YouTube. How can I figure out my identify again after I stop making it all about the gym? Is THIS normal in recovery? This doesn't seem normal, what should I do next? Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehaso...

Get the Girl, Check Your Blindspot Checklist https://thehasociety.com/blindspot Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Learn more about The HA Podcast HTTP://hapodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/thehasociety/ Follow me on YouTube http://youtube.com/danisheriff Restore https://thehasociety.com/restore Learn more...

Amanda had HA for 10 years and after a long battle, some HRT and even the gift of her first baby thanks to fertility treatment (clomid and progesterone) she recovered naturally and got pregnant naturally. In this episode she talks about the changes that she made to get here and we go back and forth on a few random topics including having compassion for doctors and parenting. Join The HA Society ht...

Fara's story is one of those "I didn't really fit the mold for the HA diagnosis" ones – which we love here at The HA Podcast! Fara wasn't 100% convinced that approaching recovery from a holistic angle was going to be the answer either...but she was determined to give it a try before going down the fertility treatment route. And gosh, are we glad she did! Often times we feel lik...