The Period Recovery Podcast

This is a MUST listen episode for anyone worried about what can happen with your metabolism & health when your period is missing.  Join me today as I sit down with the accomplished Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic. In today’s episode, we delve deep into missing menstrual periods, discussing not just the hows and whys, but also the medical complexities...

Today I chat with Gabrielle who is now halfway through her natural pregnancy. As a licensed clinical social worker with a specialization in treating eating disorders, Gabrielle not only shares professional wisdom but also opens up about her own journey with eating disorders and a missing period. Together, we explore some profoundly personal topics: Gabrielle’s story with HA Unpacking the guilt tha...

Becca a Physical Therapist and former fitness enthusiast just welcomed her first baby in August of 2023.. She takes us on her inspiring journey, detailing her challenges with fertility treatments, the heartache of being told she might never conceive, and the eventual joy of her pregnancy. Join us as we delve into some deeply personal insights: The importance of seeking support outside of close fri...

Today, I'm thrilled to chat with the wonderful Kaely McDevitt, a registered dietitian with a passion for women's health nutrition. Today we talk ALL things birth control - this episode is a MUST listen for anyone that's ever been on the pill or prescribed the pill.  Tune in as we explore some key insights: The challenge with birth control lies in the lack of comprehensive information available, pr...

Welcome to another episode of the Period Recovery Podcast! Today, I have the opportunity to speak with one of my past clients, Gianna! She was born in 1994 and lives in  California. In this episode, Gianna shares her exciting story of losing her period not once, but twice, and how she ultimately got it back and is happily pregnant! Listen in to hear more about:  “ I didn’t have any positive expect...

Welcome to this exciting episode of the Period Recovery Podcast ! Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with a fellow dietitian and friend, Lindsey, who specializes in sports nutrition. Naturally, our conversation today will be centered around everything athletic! Listen in to hear more about:  The body's inability to distinguish between exercise and genuine danger leads it to prioritize energy f...

Settle in for another heartwarming episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, where I catch up with my former client, Kristin!  In this episode, Kristin bravely shares her journey from losing to regaining her period, thinking fertility treatment was her only option and the joy of now expecting a baby. She opens up about her personal struggles with hypothalamic amenorrhea(HA)  and her empowering journ...

In today's episode, we delve into a very specific yet crucial aspect related to missing periods: exercise. We're delighted to have Sam Christy , a respected registered dietitian and the inspiring owner of Triple A Wellness , to share her wisdom and insights about the right kinds & amounts of exercise. Let's get this engaging conversation started! Listen in to learn more: Modifying your exercis...

Welcome to another heartening episode of the Period Recovery Podcast , just you and me! Today, I walk you through the physical and emotional landscapes of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea , a condition often characterized by a missing period. Let's unfold this together, embracing understanding and insight along the way. Listen in to learn more: What you think is healthy and what is actually healthy for you...

Join me when I talk with Jenn! Jenn is the Intuitive Nutritionist about embracing your body's needs and nourishing it with adequate nutrition, even during the summer months, which can positively impact your overall hormonal health and help restore your menstrual cycle. Remember, everyone's journey is unique, and self-care should never be compromised for the sake of conforming to external pressures...

Join us for this week's heartwarming episode, where I catch up with my dear friend and former client, Diane ! Together, we reminisce about her inspiring period of the recovery journey, where she bravely sought answers from multiple medical professionals before finding her path to healing. Let's settle in and listen to her incredible story as we learn from her resilience and determination. Listen i...

Join me for this week's cozy episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, where I have a heart-to-heart with the lovely Lauren Cadillac! A talented registered dietitian from New Jersey, she works her magic as a certified intuitive eating counselor and personal trainer. We'll be sharing uplifting conversations about intuitive eating and unraveling its beautiful connection to period recovery. Let's dive...

This week’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast is a solo episode - just me today! I’m sharing about ovulation, what to look out for, and how you can still have a period but simultaneously miss your ovulation. I hope you find this episode helpful today!  Cynthia Listen in to learn more: [3:49] You could have HA but could not know it because you still have a monthly cycle, and no one focuses on...

In this week’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, I talk with Danielle, the owner of CHEERFIT and a former Syracuse University cheerleader. She talks about her experiences with body image as a former cheerleader and also her experience with losing her period. Listen in to learn more: [08:37] How positive reinforcement can be negative reinforcement [29:55] It’s essential to have that time for...

In this week’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, I talk with one of my past clients, Madison. The COVID-19 pandemic kicked up her healthy behaviors, ultimately causing her to lose her period. She shares her experiences from this event, as well as how hard she worked through it to get her period back & live a happy life again. Listen in to learn more: [18:14] Underfueling can be a signifi...

In this week’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, I talk with Dr. Chisandra Shufelt , the Chair of the Division of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She and I discuss some health disparities that come with a missing period. Listen in to learn more: [08:13] Heart disease. This area is understudied and underdiagnosed; women often don’t have symptoms of this cond...

In this week’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, I’m not only talking to those that have a  missing period, but also those that have been affected by HA (hypothalamic amenorrhea) - your family, significant other, friends, and more. Hopefully, this episode is helpful to those to support further your loved one who may be dealing with a missing period. I hope that you find this episode helpful....

In this week’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, I am joined by Becca King - Becca is a registered dietician, nutritionist, and an adult diagnosed with ADHD. Together, we talk about everything surrounding ADHD, freedom and fears with food, and struggles! I hope that today's episode is helpful for you!  Cynthia  Listen in to learn more: [09:30] Dopamine, which is low in ADHD brains, is tied t...

For today’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, I am joined by one of my past clients, Cornelia. She shares her story of how she lost and then got her period back.  You are going to be inspired by her journey of loss, facing her fears, and recovery.  I hope that you find this episode helpful.  Cynthia  Highlights: {03:10} How Cornelia lost her period {14:20} The driving factor that led to over...

It can be so confusing navigating period recovery, especially when it comes to figuring out if you are getting closer. This episode is not in place of any medical advice; it's to become aware of signs and symptoms.  I am giving some of my tips on things to be aware of the signs and symptoms and learn our bodies of the steps for recovery. Signs and symptoms come and go and could look different for...

Gut symptoms can be the most difficult thing to struggle with. Today, I am joined by Dr. Heather Finley, who shares her knowledge of living with digestive symptoms.  We discuss the problem of bloating and the importance of fueling our bodies! What are the red flags we should be looking for?  Dr. Finley shares the difference between Gluten intolerance and sensitivity.  I hope you find this episode...

Today on the podcast, I’m joined by  Lindsey Lusson, a fertility nutritionist who shares her story of HA and period recovery with us. She tells us how to overcome our fears, face discouragement, and recover. I hope that this episode is helpful for you!  Cynthia  Listen in to learn more about my conversations with Lindsey:  {05:48} The importance of early diagnosis {12:10} Lindsey’s journey {16:55}...

Hey Friends!  Julia, a former client of mine, joins me on today’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast!  Julia shares her journey of doctor visits with no solutions for her missing period, facing her fears, and eventually finding herself with a period & then pregnant! Now, as a mother and a former HA woman , she wants to share what she exactly did to get her period back.  I hope that you fin...

In today’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Sam Abbott joins the podcast to teach us about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS. ) . What exactly is PCOS? What are the treatments? This is an issue that many women deal with, and they can not find the help they need. If that is you, Sam will bring you hope, information, and resources today!  I hope that you find this episode insightful and helpful...

In today’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, I am talking directly to a woman trying to recover from her period but feeling like she shouldn’t be eating as much as her body needs. I get it. I’ve been where you are.   Today, I share several important things to consider: consider what your body needs, identify your why for your recovery, what mental hunger is, and what to do about it.  In this...