The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast

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In this episode, Emily shares her HA recovery journey—not to get pregnant, but to reclaim her health and life. We dive into the pressures of chasing a revenge body after a break-up and the misleading health advice from TikTok. Emily opens up about the subtle control mechanisms—like clock-watching and rigid eating rules—that held her back, even when everything else seemed “right.” Her story is a po...

In this episode, Dani, Ashley, and Mishi dive into the concept of the “hill you’re willing to die on” in recovery. We all have beliefs we refuse to budge on—but at what cost? Many women want both full recovery and to hold onto certain habits or mindsets, yet struggle with the reality that rigidity comes with sacrifice. We explore how culture tells us we can have it all, but in reality, true healin...

In this episode, Ashley talks with TEDx speaker Marcey Rader about her 12-year journey to recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). Misdiagnosed with menopause for years, Marcey opens up about the struggles of being a high achiever, the toll it took on her health and relationships, and how she ultimately learned to slow down and align her life with her values. Marcey’s story is a powerful remi...

Short cycles are wildly common after someone has recovered from hypothalamic amenorrhea.... but what is normal? Today I answer two listener questions that are good representations of a typical experience for someone who has restored their missing menstrual cycle but still having short periods or light bleeds. Here is the Period Recovery Game Planner I mentioned: https://www.thehasociety.com/store/...

In this inspiring follow-up episode, Ashley reconnects with Sarah Maurer, a former client and past podcast guest, to explore life after recovery and motherhood. Sarah shares her incredible journey of recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea, conceiving naturally, and how her recovery prepared her for both pregnancy and the postpartum experience. Together, they discuss how embracing recovery helped...

In this episode, Ashley sits down with registered dietitian and author Lily Nichols to discuss her insights on hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and the role of nutrition in recovery. Together, they dive into Lily's new book, Real Food for Fertility , and her latest webinar, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Optimizing Nutrition to Restore the Menstrual Cycle . Lily shares her evidence-based yet practical p...

In this episode, Ashley chats with Kasey Shuler, personal trainer and co-founder of Joyful Healthful Co. Kasey shares her personal journey of navigating diet and fitness culture and how she ultimately found freedom and balance through a grace-fueled, intuitive approach to movement. Together with her partner Aubrey, a registered dietitian, Kasey teaches women how to embrace joyful movement and eat...

Today I answer listener questions from people who are new to the world of hypothalamic amenorrhea and are trying to understand why they have a missing period, what they can do to bring their period back and how to keep it! 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 YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff...

Lot's of Q&A today all about HA recovery, of course... Resources mentioned: Get the free Recovery Ideas meal guide: https://thehasociety.com/mealguide Get the Period Recovery Game Planner: https://www.thehasociety.com/store/p/period-recovery-gameplanner Questions are: 1. How many minutes, sets, reps of exercise do you do? I don't know why wrapping my head around exercising differently...

Olivia is 25 years old and shares her story about developing hypothalamic amenorrhea! After receiving the wrong messages early on (like all of us, right?) she went through some serious turmoil to get the answers she really needed, which ended up coming from a helpful doctor. She got her period back really recently so shares the story fresh on her mind. I hope you enjoy this show! Join The HA Socie...

Jalissa was in a recent Restore Your Fertility Group coaching program to get her missing period of 2 years back. She had tried to work through hypothalamic amenorrhea on her own, but notice herself being stubborn about the whole thing. Finally she bit the bullet to join the program and do the work, and today she shares her story of how she developed in to an amenorrhea state and the changes she pe...

In this episode, Amanda shares her relatable recovery journey from diet culture and restrictive habits that left her moody, stressed, and disconnected. Exercise and being the "fit girl" became her identity, but she reached a breaking point where change was necessary. Amanda talks about the physical and mental challenges of recovery, including body changes and mindset shifts. A transformati...

In this episode, Sarah shares her journey of being misdiagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) after coming off hormonal birth control and not getting her period. Despite being prescribed metformin and told to maintain her “healthy” lifestyle, Sarah suspected something wasn’t right. Through her own research, she discovered hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and joined our Restore Your Fertility p...

In this episode, we’re joined by one of our original members, Megan, who has been an integral part of The HA Society for over 2.5 years. Megan’s deep understanding and supportive presence in our community make her an honorary coach in our eyes. She’s here to answer your pressing questions about HA recovery, perimenopause, and everything in between. What we cover in this episode: ✨ Can you recover...

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Heather had all the most classic HA traits around diet and exercise... but still was stuck on this PCOS diagnosis that her doctors gave her and medicated her for. When we started working together, we actually hard to reverse off of the metformin and bring in our foundstriational HA recovery strategies. If you struggle with figuring out if it's HA or PCOS, we got you! Topics also discussed are...

In this episode, Ashley and Mishi reflect on how beauty standards have evolved for them since going through HA recovery. They discuss the powerful shift away from a body-first identity and the challenge of no longer leading with appearance. From redefining self-worth beyond physical appearance to embracing an authentic sense of self, they share how recovery has reshaped their views on beauty. Tune...

In this episode, Dani, Ashley, and Mishi dive into the FEM tech tools, apps, and strategies that are helping them manage their fertility now, years into life post-HA recovery. They each share their personal approaches to tracking their cycles and understanding their bodies with the help of technology. From the basic BBT thermometer to wearable devices and everything in between, they discuss what’s...

In this episode, Ashley sits down with her Restore Your Fertility client Lisa, whose journey through HA recovery is the encouragement we all need to keep going. Lisa’s story wasn’t quick or without challenges; in fact, she almost had us convinced she’d be our first “unicorn”—someone who might not make it to the other side of HA. But through her commitment, trust in the process, and the courage to...

Feeling a little frustrated, uptight, inpatient or just straight ticked off about some or all aspects of hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery? Today Mishi and Dani sit down to give some advice around releasing pressure from the process - we think you need to hear it. 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 Y...

Today we talk about a PRIMARY amenorrhea case - a client who essentially has hypothalamic amenorrhea but she has never had a period in her entire reproductive life, making it "primary" instead. We talk about the differences in these clients, and the considerations to make as well as what you likely can expect as an outcome for these clients so long as they're willing to make changes. J...

In this episode, Dani shares a case study of her client with hypothalamic amenorrhea, who was also managing ulcerative colitis and using the carnivore diet to control her symptoms. Interesting in taking this certification? Here's what you can do: Register for the live training on October 14th at 10.30am CT: https://holistichapractitioner.com/coachtraining Apply for the program (it opens Octobe...

In this episode Ashley shares a case study about a 42 year old client with hypothalamic amenorrhea, dealing with major digestive issues. Interesting in taking this certification? Here's what you can do: Register for the live training on October 14th at 10.30am CT: https://holistichapractitioner.com/coachtraining Apply for the program (it opens October 14th!): https://holistichapractitioner.com...

Today we kick off the first of our Holistic HA Practitioner Series with an episode from Mishi, talking about her client Mina from her perspective as the coach. This series should be a really fun and an interesting insight in to how we think about a client from the start up. Interesting in taking this certification? Here's what you can do: Register for the live training on October 14th at 10.30...