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PODCAST

The Period Recovery Podcast

Cynthia Donovan

Welcome to the Period Recovery podcast. Here is where your host Cynthia Registered Dietitian Period Recovery expert, will discuss the reality, ups & downs & life-changing journey of getting your period back and finding balance with food, body & exercise. After overcoming missing period issues of her own, Cynthia started to help women across the world get their periods back for good & restore their health & fertility through her unique methodology for period recovery. Cynthia breaks down the science

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35:46

Libido, Intimacy and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with The...

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2024/10/02

In this conversation, Cynthia and Hannah - The libido fairy discuss the topics of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), libido, and intimacy. They explore the connection between HA and the absence of menstrual periods, as well as the role of the hypothalamus in regulating the menstrual cycle. They emphasize the importance of nourishing the body with enough food and rest to support the recovery of HA.Key TakeawaysHypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is a condition characterized by the absence of menstrual per...

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The 5 Mistakes That Are Keeping Your Period From...

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2024/09/18

In this episode, Cynthia discusses the five biggest mistakes women make when trying to recover their periods from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). These mistakes include: Not eating enoughOver-exercising Not gaining enough weightStaying in a constant state of stressLacking patience with the recovery process Cynthia emphasizes the importance of addressing these mistakes in order to restore hormonal balance, improve overall health, and achieve long-term period recovery. She also highlights the nee...

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41:20

When You Don't Always Lose Your Period in HA

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2024/09/04

Sarah shares her journey of regulating her menstrual cycle and conceiving two children. She initially experienced irregular periods after coming off birth control, which led her to make lifestyle changes. She stopped intermittent fasting, ate more balanced meals, and dialed back her intense exercise routine. Through these changes, she was able to regulate her cycle and conceive her first child. After nursing her first child, she got her period back and was able to conceive her second child. S...

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46:58

Will This Ever End? Finding Meaning in the Unknown &...

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2024/08/21

Natalie Rose shares her journey of struggling with body image, dieting, and disordered eating, as well as her path to recovery and becoming a therapist specializing in disordered eating. She emphasizes that disordered eating and body image issues can impact quality of life, even if a person hasn't lost their period.Natalie discusses the normalization of calorie counting and dieting, and how these behaviors can become obsessive and harmful. She also highlights the importance of community suppo...

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49:38

Will I Ever Like My Body?

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2024/08/07

In this conversation, Cynthia and Caitie discuss body image and the challenges that come with it, particularly during the summer season. They emphasize the importance of working towards healing for your overall well-being. They also explore the normalization of body image struggles and the need to redefine what is considered normal. The conversation touches on topics such as bathing suits, social events, and the vulnerability of exposing one's body. They encourage listeners to prioritize thei...

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36:43

When Getting Your Period Back is Getting Your Life...

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2024/07/24

Erietta is from Greece and lost her period due to a combination of stress, excessive exercise, and weight loss even though she never was pursuing trying to change her body or become 'more fit'. She initially ignored the signs that her body was giving her that something was up with her period and continued her lifestyle. Prior to working with Cynthia she decided to pursue fertility treatment and successfully got pregnant through IVF. However, after her Son was 1 years old, she still felt the n...

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Perimenopause or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea?

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2024/07/10

In this conversation, Bria Gadd and Cynthia discuss the topic of periods and the challenges faced by women in their mid to late thirties and beyond. They explore the impact of factors such as exercise, nutrition, stress, and sleep on menstrual health. Bria shares her personal experience of losing her period and the journey to understanding the role of hormones and the transition of menopause. They emphasize the importance of listening to our bodies, finding balance in our lifestyle, and recog...

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33:10

The 5 Biggest Myths in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

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2024/06/27

In this solo podcast episode, Cynthia discusses the five biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) or missing periods. She starts by addressing the mainstream medical approach to HA, which often involves prescribing birth control pills. Cynthia emphasizes that her approach as a registered dietitian is different and aims to provide better information for making informed decisions. She also highlights that HA is a global issue and can affect individuals of all sh...

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Overcoming Fear in Period Recovery & Finally Pregnant...

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2024/06/13

Bailee a teacher & nature enthusiast from Utah, shares her journey of losing her period and struggling with infertility. She discusses the societal pressures and body comparisons that contributed to her disordered eating and exercise habits. Bailee recounts her experiences with various doctors who were unable to provide a clear diagnosis or effective treatment. She hired a functional med doctor which drew her deeper into HA. Despite being told she had PCOS, Bailee trusted her intuit...

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51:56

How Chinese Medicine and FAM can support Period Recovery

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2024/05/30

In today's episode, we sit down with Holly, a past client, a certified acupuncturist who shares her remarkable journey from missing periods + eating disorders to regular healthy cycles !Holly opens up about her experience with birth control, having been on and off it for over a decade.Seeking alternatives, she delved into Chinese medicine, hoping to restore her period without facing potential weight gain, a common concern with Hormonal Amenorrhea (HA).Navigating Challenges:Despite her efforts...

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45:38

Is Weight Loss Possible After Recovery?

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2024/05/16

Past client Sarah 41, resides in Ireland and works in Ministry. Just like you, Sarah wondered- will I always be this weight? When Sarah stepped into the spotlight to share her deeply personal journey of battling the fear of weight gain during period recovery, she not only opened her heart but also paved the way for a profound discussion about body image, health, and self-acceptance. This episode is a celebration of doing the healthiest thing for her body despite societal pressure....

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Ambivalence in Period Recovery. Tangible Steps To...

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2024/05/02

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The Biggest Thing Holding You Back From a Monthly...

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2024/04/16

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Medical Gaslighting: Navigating the Complexities of...

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2024/04/06

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A Marathon Runner's Race to Period Recovery

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2024/04/04

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63:02

From the Partner's Perspective: Navigating Love and...

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2024/03/21

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What Happens When Period Recovery Takes Longer Than...

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2024/03/07

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Leading the Way with HA Diagnosis & Research with Dr....

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2024/02/22

Dr. Shufelt is leading the way when it comes to hypothalamic amenorrhea research! Dr. Shufelt is the Chair of the Division of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Florida. If you want to know the most updated information when it comes to HA, this is a MUST LISTEN episode! We talk about it all today, including:HA is underreported, understudied, and undertreated, but it is much more common than we believePCOS & HA AMH levels & how they relate to missing periods You should ask your

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35:23

Busy Mom of 3: When Period Recovery Takes Longer Than...

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2024/02/08

Laura is a busy working mom of 3 young kids, sharing her struggle with unexplained infertility, lack of food freedom, and waiting longer than she expected to get her period back. Laura spills the beans on what it took to navigate the challenges of her missing period amidst the chaos of a full-time working Mom.We dive into some juicy insights that Laura learned on her road to recovery:The myth of unexplained infertility gets busted wide open - there's always a why behind the what.Ready for a

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40:39

When Being TOO Healthy Becomes Unhealthy & Causes...

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2024/01/26

Erin is a medical student in her 20s who lost her period after going on a restrictive diet due to digestive issues and exercise. Thinking she was her healthiest self, her Mom & Grandma thought differently. She shares how she flipped the script from rigid routines to relishing life's little joys. It's a real story about finding balance in health, with lessons and inspiration for your own period recovery journey. In this episode:How Erin navigated gluten-free diets and a misdiagnosis

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