The Period Recovery Podcast

Cynthia Donovan is joined by Dr. Ashley Moody. She shares her journey through childhood and teen years dealing with a body she was not comfortable with. Once Ashley learned to accept and love her body, she found freedom. Learning what low-intense intentional training looks like, gave Ashley a new lease on life. Listen in to learn more:   {03:23} What made Ashley go into chiropractic work  {07:36}...

In today’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, I am talking directly to the woman who is trying to recover her period but is afraid to stop exercising. I’ve been where you are, and I understand it completely. Today, I share two important things to consider: evaluate what is healthy and what productivity truly means for getting your period back. In this episode, I give you coping strategies to...

Hey !  I am joined by my former client, Rema, for the Period Recovery Podcast this week, and she shares her story of losing and then regaining her period. Rema is a perfectionist, and the pressure and stress of trying to be perfect caused her to lose her period. During her struggle of trying to find a solution, Rema learned to listen to her inner voice and, therefore, ultimately faced her fears an...

For this week’s podcast episode , I am joined on the podcast by Elena Kunicki, a Registered Dietitian! On the show today, she shares her experience of having an unhealthy obsession with fitness, exercise, and food. Elena explains the difference between binge eating vs. eating out of hunger and encourages us to find solutions for ourselves.   Elena Kunicki RDN, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian who he...

In this week's episode, Cynthia is joined by a previous client,  Alissa, to discuss her journey of healing and period recovery journey. According to Alissa, “Cynthia was the last piece of her missing period puzzle”.  So many false statements are made to a woman who doesn’t have their period. Don’t believe everything your doctor tells you.  {03:33} How Alissa lost her period {06:12} When she realiz...

Hey everyone!  I’m very excited about this one. I’m going to be dropping some truth bombs and clearing up some of the half-truths! In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that multiple people have been told by health professionals, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.  Some of the hal...

I’m so excited about today’s episode with Florence Gillet. She shares her story of getting her period back and realizing she had never dealt with her emotional problems from her past.  She shares how she recovered from society’s negative messages; you can do the same.  I hope that you enjoy today’s conversation with Florence Gillet.  Cynthia  Listen in to learn more  {04:11} Florence’s journey  {1...

This is a very special episode for me. It features one of my previous clients, Ali.  Ali initially believed she was in good condition as a personal trainer & health nut, but the absence of her period made her realize something wasn't right. She was working as a personal trainer while she recovered from her period.  I hope that you connect to Ali’s story and will inspire you in your journey to...

Do you dread going to the doctor's office and standing on the scale? Is it legal to decline to be weighed at the doctor's office? Is there a link between our weight and our health? Dr. Maggie Landes joins us today to discuss her journey as a doctor in discovering the truth about the connection between weight and health. Maggie was a doctor who thought that our weight had an impact on our health. T...

Hey friend -  Let me start off by saying - It's not your fault if you're missing a period!  Together, we will discuss the harms that have resulted in period problems for women. There are several factors, but diet culture, childhood lessons, and a lack of self-care are just a few. Today, we'll look at how these factors affect our life and why it's not your fault if you don't get your period. Listen...

I’m so excited about today’s show on the Period Recovery Podcast! First, It is a BONUS episode for YOU, but I also have an extraordinary guest today! My former client Kait is joining me on this special episode. Kait is a nurse, and she has suffered from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). In this episode, Kate shares her story, how she faced her fears,  and how amazing her life is now.  I hope that you...

In today’s episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, I sit down with Molly Kate (or Molly Seifert)  about gaining weight during period recovery.  We all have experienced anxiety about how others will view us when we gain weight.  Molly & I give you practical tips to overcome this fear & so much more. Molly talks about the challenges of buying new clothes and the permission we need to give ou...

In Episode 1 of the Period Recovery Podcast, I want to share my own personal recovery story from a missing period ( Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)).  In this episode, I share:  How I lost my period How birth control was masking my missing period How I got my period back & conceived  My personal journey with disordered eating & over-exercising  What my life looks like now having a regular per...

I'm super excited about my guest on the show today, Nicola Rinaldi, Ph. D.  Together, We take a deep dive on Hypothalmic Amenorrhea (HA), the book she co-authored - No Period Now What, and much more!   Listen in to learn more about:  How having eating super “ Healthy”, an active lifestyle, and engaging in sports/gym activities can influence your menstrual cycles? Why so many doctors don’t know abo...

Welcome to the Period Recovery Podcast, your go-to resource for period recovery, hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), and restoring fertility naturally. I’m your host, Cynthia Donovan, Registered Dietitian and Period Recovery expert. In this podcast, we dive into the real, often overlooked reasons behind a missing period, especially hypothalamic amenorrhea and what it actually takes to get your your peri...