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In today's episode, Melody from our Restore Your Fertility group program opens up about her journey from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) to ovulation and ultimately, pregnancy, all within a remarkable 12-week period!
But as we all know, the path to there isn't always smooth sailing. Melody faced significant hurdles along the way, including grappling with doubts related to PCOS and navigating the challenge of letting go of her fit girl identity.
Tune in to hear Melody's inspiring story—it's a testament to resilience and the power of determination. I'm certain many of you will find her journey relatable and inspiring.
The PCOS study I mentioned (and slightly butchered 😂).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29073797/
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There are many things that are important for period recovery. As a coach, when I look at client food logs and consider recommendations, there are a few things that come up time and time again. Today, I'm sharing them with you.
Adrenal cocktail ideas:
ADRENAL COCKTAILS
Option 1:
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tsp cream of tarter
Splash of Redmonds
Sea Salt
Option 2:
11 oz Coconut Water
¼ tsp Celtic Sea Salt
½ lime
1 scoop Natural Calm
Ice
Option 3: This one is called "Creamsicle Adrenal Cocktail"
1/2 cup pull-free orange juice, no sugar added (and preferably freshly squeezed)
2 tbs coconut milk, unsweetened
1 scoop vanilla (or unflavored) collagen
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/4 tsp sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
- Root vegetables, under rated for recovery!
- Reducing/removing caffeine. Here is a link to my video about caffeine: https://youtu.be/hD5aRude7GM
- Eating regularly, including snacks: Snacks between all meals help with blood sugar, energy and getting calories in.
- Eating protein, carbs and fat with all main meals: blood sugar, cals, stress... all the things!
- Eating first thing in the morning: same as above - calories, stress etc.
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In today's episode listeners ask about the possibility of doing multiple 'conflicting' recovery strategies at once: bulking to gain size, running to get faster.... oh but doing them at the same time as recovery. Is it possible? How would you have to do it?
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On a random weekend in March, we gathered 7 of us HA'ers from the community in to a beautiful Airbnb in Joshua Tree, California.
I took this opportunity to sit them all down and ask them some questions about their recovery experiences and stories. I hope you find this episode entertaining and inspiring!
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Why do some people recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea and get their missing period back so much faster than others?In today's episode I lay out some of the considerations before you panic and start comparing yourself to others in HA recovery.
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Why do some people recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea and get their missing period back so much faster than others?
In today's episode I lay out some of the considerations before you panic and start comparing yourself to others in HA recovery.
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Today we freestyle chat about the importance of the menstrual cycle and WHY you should care about it. It's hard to be fully motivated in recovery when we're not deeply connected to why we're doing this.
Interested in the deep science? Well, you'll want to look in to the Holistic HA Practitioner program:
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Meet Natalie Rose, the ED therapist who tells it like it is 🙂 I hope you enjoy this short episode where we introduce you to a resource that hopefully you'll love!
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Lina shares details about her recovery and eventual pregnancy from hypothalamic amenorrhea. In this episode she breaks down:
How this all started at a young age (hello early 2000's diet culture)The types of treatments she triedFinding the root cause of the problemFinding the podcast and implementing some changesJoining the Restore Program (next round starts April 9th)Recovering and getting pregnant!Enjoy this episode!
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Gayle has been through it all!
A childhood filled with older-sister responsibilityBorn and raised vegetarianHaving reservations and being stubborn about changesA 1 year recovery journey that REALLY when you think about it was only 4 weeks and then boom she got pregnant.Enjoy this story, Gayle is a joy to listen to!
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You've been through your own journey of ditching the dieting and healing your relationship with food... and now you can't unsee it - it's EVERYWHERE!
Most of the time, it's not our place to butt in, it's too awkward. But I mean, sometimes it's a great opportunity for you to spread the information you now have to make a difference.
I mean, your gym friends are always giving you unsolicited advice on how to diet, right? Now it's your turn.
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Today we discuss a very important stage of everyone's recovery journey: the SUCK.
After today you should have a pretty good idea of where you're at in your journey and if it's normal, expected or actually...a bit of a blindspot.
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Jay Feldman, a health coach, independent health researcher, and the host of The Energy Balance Podcast,
Learn more from Jay:
Find The Energy Balance Podcast
https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
Questions I ask Jay:
Hypothalamic amenorrhea in women is when energy intake is so low, and typically energy output is also too high, and a menstrual cycle stops. Let’s talk about what this looks like for men? RED-S etc.Many people, in particular women, feel like men (eg, their partners) don’t have to eat as much, can skip meals etc, and can train as much as they want, and it’s difficult for women to continue eating to heal with this comparison. Is it true? Can men just train and fast as they want with no repercussions? What are some signs and symptoms that a males hormones are “out of balance”TRT for men is everywhere: It feels like this huge discussion is advertising that TRT in any and all men has absolutely no negative repercussions and only an upside. Is there truly no cost to TRT for men? Should they all be going to their doctor to try and get it? Do these clinics opening up specifically for TRT make senes for the most part?Many already unwell women, and likely men, believe that so long as they are eating enough they should be able to exercise during a healing phase. What does it look like for exercise to actually be harmful?Join The HA Society
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You've been through your own journey of ditching the dieting and healing your relationship with food... and now you can't unsee it - it's EVERYWHERE!
Most of the time, it's not our place to butt in, it's too awkward. But I mean, sometimes it's a great opportunity for you to spread the information you now have to make a difference.
I mean, your gym friends are always giving you unsolicited advice on how to diet, right? Now it's your turn.
Join The HA Society
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In this episode, Ashley and Mishi explore the concept of expecting rewards for simply taking care of our bodies in recovery. They delve into the disconnect between our expectations and reality, questioning whether our idea of health has distorted our perception of reality. Enjoy!
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So maybe you want to become a certified coach that can also help women with hypothalamic amenorrhea and other low-hormone infertility issues recover and get pregnant naturally.
I started this practice from NOTHING, so I'm very excited to tell you the only three things you need to get started. Let's go.
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4 things you need to know if you're a fertility coach or thinking about becoming one.
I have coached hundreds of women through hypothalamic amenorrhea to recover and get pregnant, and I've learned a lot. I wanted to share 5 intangible things you need to know about fertility coaching.
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Theresa shares her story of recovery as a life long dancer whose disordered journey with food started from a young age.
She talks about lacking a true sense of self because of her history and how after 3 weeks with Ashley she recovered from 10 years of hypothalamic amenorrhea... well ok then!!
But it's not always a smooth journey. She lost cycle again after "going back" to old ways, hoping that recovery "would just stick" which is a really common downfall... but she was able to resolve everything again after more learning.
Enjoy the show!
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These mistakes are all really important for HA recovery. In this episode I will break them all down! Let's go.
- Shout out the 5 signs that recovery is happening video
- Focusing on weight gain obsessively
- Playing how low can you go
- Continuing to eat diet foods
- Adding in supplements without adding in foods
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I received a listener question about her moral dilemma – to leave veganism in order to improve her health and get her period back... or not. Clearly, it's a very hard decision for her to make and many others are in a similar boat. Wanting to maintain veganism throughout amenorrhea recovery is a widely shared challenge. So here is what I can tell you based on my experience with vegan and vegetarian clients.
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A listener asked me about exercise during pregnancy being safe for people who have hypothalamic amenorrhea. It's a great question (more resources below) but in the end I have a slightly different take than some may expect.
I do NOT mean to be tough about this, I am trying to be firm but kind in order for my sisters out there to do what is best by their own bodies.
Pregnancy and Exercise: What's safe?: https://youtu.be/y6WTO7sz-F4?si=_7HK8nY6suBDuKVl
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