The Period Recovery Podcast

You’re Doing Everything to Get Your Period Back… So What's Missing? | 5 Parts of HA Recovery

You’re eating more, exercising less, and maybe even gaining weight… so why hasn’t your period returned? If you’re struggling with a missing period due to functional hypo

Hypothalamic Amenorrhea vs. Perimenopause: Is Your Missing Period Being Misdiagnosed?

Have you been told you're in perimenopause, experiencing early menopause, or running out of time to have children because your period has disappeared? Before accepting th

Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Part 4: I Got My Period Back… Then Life Took an Unexpected Turn

What happens after you get your period back? For years, I thought that getting my period back would be the end of the story. After years of a missing period, fertility

My Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Story, Part 3: Motherhood, Postpartum Anxiety & Letting Go of Control

This is Part 3 of my personal hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery story. If you haven't listened to Part 1 and Part 2 yet, go back and start there. In those episodes, I sha

She Was Told She Had Diminished Ovarian Reserve… But It Was Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

What if the diagnosis you've been given isn't the whole story? Kayla spent years believing her missing period was caused by stress, work, and travel. After developing an

Life After HA Recovery: Getting Your Period Back, Rebuilding Body Trust & Getting Pregnant Naturally

What happens after you get your period back? Getting a period after hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) can feel like the ultimate finish line. But as Ali discovered, getting y

The Hidden Eating Disorder in Athletes: Why It Can Show Up in Midlife with Betsy Brenner

What happens when your identity has always been tied to being an athlete? In this deeply meaningful conversation, Cynthia sits down with former Division I tennis player,

She Lost Her Period for 14 Years...Then Got Pregnant Naturally

Can you recover your period after more than a decade? Cynthia sits down with former client GNic who shares her remarkable journey from losing her menstrual cycle for 14

What Does the Latest Research Actually Say About Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)?

In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt, one of the world's leading researchers in Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, to discuss exciting new findings fro

I Had Abs, But I Lost Myself | How HA Recovery Changed Everything

Lauren spent years doing everything she thought was healthy: tracking food, exercising constantly, staying disciplined, and chasing the perfect body. On the outside, she

Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Why You Can Lose Your Period Without an Eating Disorder | Dr. Jen Gaudiani

Cynthia Donovan sits down with Dr. Jen Gaudiani, physician and author of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders (https://amzn.to/4waPFVf),

How I Got My Period Back After Losing It Twice | HA Recovery, Identity & Food Freedom

What happens when you finally get your period back… only to lose it again? In this deeply honest conversation, Cynthia sits down with Audrey to talk about her experience

How to Support a Woman Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) | What Loved Ones Need to Know

If someone you love is recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), period loss, or disordered eating, this episode is for you. Cynthia Donovan shares what women in HA r

Missing Your Period? Nervous System Regulation, Breathwork Support Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery

If you’ve lost your period, are struggling with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), or feel like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing results, this episode will o

She Thought IVF Was Her Only Option | Julia's Period Recovery Success Story

In this episode of The Period Recovery Podcast, Cynthia talks with Julia about her journey through hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), being told IVF was likely her next step,

What to Do if Your Period Still Hasn’t Returned: 2026 Recovery Mindset + Intentions

Today's episode is a message from the heart to all the women who haven't gotten their period back yet. Yes the year is coming to a close, but let's shift away from focusi

From IVF to a Surprise Natural Pregnancy: Eme's Journey to Period Recovery

In this heartfelt interview, Cynthia talks with Eme about her journey through period recovery, fertility challenges, and embracing a balanced lifestyle. Eme shares her ex

Empowering Female Athletes: The Hidden Impact of Missing Periods

In this episode, Cynthia welcomes guest Greta Jarvis to discuss the challenges and misconceptions they've experienced surrounding Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) in both ath

From Athlete to Recovery: How Eva Healed from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

In this podcast episode, Eva shares her experience with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, detailing her struggles with irregular periods and the emotional toll of HA-related healt

Fuel, Freedom, and 20 More Points: How Sophie Got Her Life (and Period) Back

Maintaining personal health can often feel like a secondary priority, especially if you have a physically demanding job. Sophie, a former military personnel, shares her t