The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast

This replay of one of our HA Society community calls was too good not to share. Take a second and imagine your childhood – what do you miss about it? Then, what stops you from embracing those things that you miss? What possible role did our parents or upbringing play in our belief system around productivity and achievement? We dive into these questions and so much more. Grab a coffee, pastry and d...

Emma is an HA Society member who is both passionate about her recovery and about her running – so how can she juggle a world that involves both? I will say, it's not an easy path to take, to continue running and achieve hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery, but it's worth a shot if it's the path you're most passionate about taking. Emma catches us up on her story, how she tackled recovery and is hones...

Truth: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is temporary, you don't have to feel like this is FOREVER and never ever going to end. I'm here to explain the benefits of coming into this with a mindset of "if I want to go back, I can go back" and to remind you that when all of this is said and done and you have a healthy cycle, you honestly might not care about all the things you're afraid of losing anymore. Let'...

Well the day finally arrived, baby Zara Davis-Sheriff made her way into the world. This episode is a little off topic, personal and certainly could be triggering for those of you trying to get a cycle, but here's the thing – so many of you are family now. I really went back and forth in my mind...should I just brush over this and get back to the recovery talk? Or should I share the story? I decide...

Two Q&A episodes in a row! WOOT! I recently asked you ladies what was on your mind, and here are the questions that todays episode will be answering: -Realistic ways to reduce stress for uni students? -Are certain supplements helpful or is that a myth? -The effects of stress? -How to keep trust in the process after 6+ months all in and nothing? Enjoy! Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/jo...

Yes another wonderful bonus episode with Chloe Hodgkinson where we answer questions from you ladies and talk all things HA! Questions from this episode include (but are not limited to): -How to explain to your partner that HA= 0 libido. -How to go from half assign recovery to giving it your all? -Why Chloe chose to work with Renee McGregor? -Is it possible to eat 2000cals while following an insuli...

Ashley Noonan has a really uplifting and positive story about her journey of having both PCOS and HA. This episode is the perfect listen for anyone who is struggling to decipher and juggle them both. Learn more about Ashley and her podcast Fully Free http://instagram.com/fullyfreewithashley Take the Quiz - How Long Will It Take To Get My Period Back [FREE] http://quiz.thehasociety.com Join The HA...

Oh gosh, this is such a big thing for so many of us. "I don't LOOK like an HA'er", "My bodyweight is normal", "I don't fit the description" – let's dive into this today. In this short and sweet episode I use my personal experience with this belief to break down the excuses and negotiations I had in my head around recovery because of the belief I had that I wasn't thin enough, hungry enough, stress...

Today let's answer some more questions about hypothalamic amenorrhea! 1. Vacc1nat1on - safe or not for someone with HA? 2. How to fully commit to recovery without going from one extreme to another? 3. Is it beneficial to stop ALL walking/exercise for hypothalamic amenorrhea? 4. HA & Bone Health. Why does it depend on the "level" of HA? Does the birth control pill cause bone loss? 5. Dating in reco...

When I get a client really struggling to see progress, we do a deep dive into the following questions just to ask ourselves..."is there anywhere in my nutrition that I could be dialing in?". Often, no, always, we find an area where our subconscious is stopping us, our bias around food is kicking in our our fears are rearing their ugly heads. Join me as I walk you through a nutritional self assessm...

The HA Society is OPEN - closes July 14th so be quick http://thehasociety.com Is it possible that you're avoiding something in your recovery because you're not looking forward to facing the reality of just how far you might need to go? Coach Ashley Smith and I have a candid chit chat about some of the common avoidances we see in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery and important need-to-knows that we...

This episode is breaking down MY version of intuitive exercise and giving you some tips to help you incorporate an intuitive approach to exercise into your life. I'm 6 months pregnant at the time of recording this, but the exercise mindset and tools I've used from recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) all the way through to pregnancy has remained the same. Enjoy! Watch the full episode on Y...

Veganism and vegetarianism in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery – a big topic! Honestly, we just scratch the surface in this episode but I wanted to give in with something nice and simple. Today, I share a few tips that some RECOVERED vegan and vegetarian members of The HA Society shared regarding their journey and THEN a recovery story with guest Pauline Pkrt. She's had one cycle so far, but it wa...

Jahan Yousaf is one half of sister duo Krewella – a HUGELY popular dance music duo. When Jahan reached out to me on my Instagram to show me some love for the work I do here, I was so excited because my husband and I are actually big fans. What was more exciting is the fact that someone in the music industry, a professional performer, is speaking out about her experiences with body image, HA and he...

Kaely McDevvitt is one of The HA Society's and HA Podcast's favourite regular guests! She's a registered dietician with an incredible skill for teaching the complex subject of women's hormones to the masses. This episode is actually a replay of a presentation that she gave to The HA Society (want to attend live in the future? Join the waitlist!) but it was SO valuable that I just had to share. She...

I’m a HUGE advocator for tracking your cycles using Fertility Awareness even when you have HA. I know what you’re thinking: but I don’t have a cycle to track?! Well, trust me, it’s valuable to start even without a cycle. Today I give you some of the most important tips and need-to-knows for cycle tracking with FAM. Here's my blog post that details the points of this episode: https://hypothalamicam...

Kaitlyn is one of my 1:1 coaching clients here to give you a nice big boost of motivation juice with her story! She shares her history as an athletic teen, through birth control, 900 cal diets, tracking macros, discovering HA and taking the leap to start her version of All-In, which she share about on this episode and gives some tips for upping your calories easily. Kaitlyn and I started working t...

Getting back to exercise after hypothalamic amenorrhea is a pretty daunting feat, especially when you've worked so hard to get your period back. It's SCARY! What if you undo all your progress? Well, I'm here to give you the fundamentals that you need to make it happen without impacting your cycle negatively. Watch more videos on YouTube: http://youtube.thehasociety.com Take the 7 Day HA Recovery C...

Grab your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife or whatever you're in a relationship with, because this one is IMPORTANT. You see, HA is a bit of a team sport. You (the lady going through HA) are the star driver and all the fans are at the track to see you race, but without your pit crew you're not going to get very far. And a very important part of that pit crew is, if you have one, your significa...

Dr Heather Rhodes is a PCOS passionate healthcare practitioner who joins me today to talk about: - PCOS vs Hypothalamic Amenorrhea - Healing BOTH with a back to basics approach - The different types of PCOS and which are most common in women with hypothalamic amenorrhea - Living a lifestyle conducive to hormone healing - The Mindset PCOS'ers and HA'ers find themselves in and how to combat it. Find...

You're not a quitter! You're a go getter! You achieve at the highest level and have the HIGHEST expectations of yourself. But what if you just...actually gave yourself the freedom to quit a few things here and there? What could that free up for you mentally and physically? What could that actually mean for your recovery? Today, I share another layer of my personal story that I haven't yet dived in...

Elyse Lawry is an OG member of The HA Society which means that I got the opportunity to watch her progress through the motions of hypothalamic amenorrhea all the way through to getting that first period. Now she's had a few periods, has experienced a LOT of the ups and downs of dealing with recovery, wonky cycles, the opinions of others and more. Today, she is not just one of my favourite people,...

Getting your period back can be quite simple, it's the mental side of committing to recovery that is HARD. This week good friend of the show Meg Doll and I chat about the necessary steps you need to take to actually make the COMMITMENT to hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. Join the LIVE 7 Day HA Recovery Commitment Challenge http://challenge.thehasociety.com Find Meg http://instagram.com/iammegdoll...

On today's episode we do a fun little Q&A covering some of these frequently requested topics about hypothalamic amenorrhea: - Stuck in quasi recovery - BMI 22... isn't that perfect? - Short (5 day) luteal phases...help!! - is eating enough but not constantly an issue? (micro deficits) - How soon do you need breakfast after waking?! Have a question you want to submit to the show? Make sure you foll...

Today we uncover the research that exists about alcohol and hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. Holly Dunn is an RN who works almost as a specialty with women with HA (use the link below to book a free call with her if you want). She was so gracious to join me today to talk about the research she's done on alcohol and hypothalamic amenorrhea. So what's YOUR stance after listening? To drink or not to...