The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast

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-right Wor...

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: HASOCIETY Join The HA Society http:...

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...

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 mo...

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...

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 res...

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 he...

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...

Listener questions I answer today: Im recovered and a nurse but things are still a bit whacky. Do I need to do HA recovery steps or try something else? I'm triggered by eating more than my husband - help?! Im recovered but now I'm having strange 10 day bleeds... help? Want to submit one? dani@thehasociety.com Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your per...

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...

Take my 7 Day Period Recovery Kick Starter Challenge: https://thehasociety.com/7-day-challenge Here 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 recov...

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 La...

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 ho...

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...

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 multivi...

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...

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.co...

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 Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on...

In this episode, Dani and Ashley continue their conversation about Ashley’s journey through HA recovery, this time focusing on the challenges of recovering while navigating Ulcerative Colitis. Ashley shares how her symptoms were exacerbated by restriction and HA and how working with Dani helped her push through the discomfort—something she wouldn’t have done on her own. One of the biggest takeaway...

In this episode, Dani and her client Ashley dive into Ashley’s long and emotional journey to an HA diagnosis. From being diagnosed with Crohn’s at 13 to years of yo-yo dieting, macro tracking, and bodybuilding, Ashley’s pursuit of health was filled with confusion and frustration. Despite knowing her missing period wasn’t normal, she struggled to find answers—turning to naturopaths, endless interne...

In this episode, Dani, Ashley, and Mishi dive into what it really means to create a therapeutic dose of safety for your body. This conversation was sparked by a team call discussing a client who has made big changes—but her body still needs more to feel truly safe. Recovery isn’t just about doing “enough.” It’s about giving your body the deep rest it requires, not just easing into maintenance and...

Kelsey got her period back on her own but lost her second cycle after slipping into old habits. That’s when she joined coaching, realizing she needed more than just physical changes—she had to shift her mindset, too. In this episode, Kelsey shares how her definition of health kept her stuck. She opens up about the mental and emotional challenges of recovery, including the discomfort of stepping ou...

In this episode, Ashley sits down with Gwyn Drabek to discuss her powerful journey through hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery. Like so many women, Gwyn was doing all the right things —or so she thought. She tried every approach to regain her period except the one that actually worked: eating more and resting. From veganism to juice cleanses, fasting, functional medicine, and endless supplements...

In this episode, Dani sits down with Makayla Russo , a graduate of the HHAP certification , to discuss her recovery journey and how discovering the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) changed her life. They dive into why understanding your body's signals is so empowering , how FAM helps build trust in the recovery process, and why more women should have access to this life-changing knowledge. As...

In this episode, Ashley sits down with her past client, a former queen of biohacking , who spent 11 years chasing every optimization trick in the book—keto, carnivore, endless supplements, and every functional test imaginable. She did everything except the one thing that actually mattered: nourishing her body. Like so many women, she thought she was doing everything “right.” But the truth? Health...