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You've lost your period, you know you're not pregnant... the good news is it's probably just something called hypothalamic amenorrhea. Easy to understand and simple to resolve but surprisingly difficult to actually execute. In this episode we walk you through why you should be relieved that it's not something else like polycystic ovaries, premature ovarian insufficiency or early menopause and how to approach it! Watch the Masterclass https://thehasociety.com/masterclass Restore Your Fertility LIVE Group Coaching Program https://www.thehasociety.com/restore-live Restore Your Fertility Blueprint https://www.thehasociety.com/ Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Morning Water Electrolytes: https://morningwater.co/?ref=DANISHERIFF Code DANI Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia https://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/ The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

You've gained weight, you've been eating more food consistently, you've even reduced or stopped working out. This isn't making SENSE! I get it and as a coach who works with many women with amenorrhea all of the time, this isn't an uncommon concern. In this video I walk through the common misconceptions of weight gain, thought process traps and mindset reframes for those of you who actually MAY need to still let their body do it's thing. Watch the Masterclass https://thehasociety.com/masterclass Restore Your Fertility LIVE Group Coaching Program https://www.thehasociety.com/restore-live Restore Your Fertility Blueprint https://www.thehasociety.com/ Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia https://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/ The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

What if you’re doing everything “healthy”… but your period is still missing? Carlin had always been active. Over time, intermittent fasting, restrictive eating, exercise, weight loss and life stress slowly became her normal. When she eventually had her IUD removed to start trying for a baby, her period never came back. After multiple doctors, bloodwork, ultrasounds and even an MRI left her without a clear answer, Carlin discovered hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and for the first time, her missing period started to make sense. In this episode, Carlin shares what she actually had to change to recover her cycle, why “eating more” on her own wasn’t enough, the struggle of stepping away from exercise and gaining weight, and how she went from years without a natural period to ovulating again and ultimately getting pregnant. If you’ve lost your period, have been told everything looks “normal,” or feel like you’re already doing everything to get your cycle back, you’ll see a lot of yourself in Carlin’s story. Restore Your Fertility LIVE Group Coaching https://www.thehasociety.com/restore-live Restore Your Fertility Blueprint https://www.thehasociety.com/ Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia https://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/ The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

A reddit thread about people worrying about becoming 'like us' in order to recover strikes up a conversation between us. Restore Your Fertility Blueprint https://www.thehasociety.com/ Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia https://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/ The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

Zoe got her first period back about a WEEK before she was supposed to start coaching with us. Amazing, right? Except… she knew she wasn’t actually recovered. Her luteal phase was basically nonexistent, her relationship with food and exercise was still crap (her words 😂), and part of her was already thinking: cool, I stopped exercising, got my period back… now I can go back to what I was doing. And THAT is what we talk about in this episode. Zoe shares her long history with an eating disorder, years of running 10K a day + going to the gym + doing HIIT, being told by doctors that her exercise was “great,” and eventually learning that she had hypothalamic amenorrhea. She also talks about what happened AFTER that first period came back. Because getting one bleed and building a body that can consistently ovulate are not necessarily the same project. We talk about: Why exercise was the biggest thing Zoe had to changeHer struggle with eating breakfast without “earning it” firstWeight gain and the moments she wanted to restrict againWhy getting her first period back didn’t magically fix her relationship with food and exerciseLearning how to read her cycle and understand what actually moves the needle for HER bodyReintroducing exercise without going straight back to old habitsWhy recovery gets easier when you finally have enough experience to trust your bodyHer TTC journey and chemical pregnancyWhy she’s actually grateful she didn’t get pregnant immediatelyBody comments from other people and learning to care a whole lot less 😂And the freedom of being able to miss a workout, sit on the couch, and… not lose your freaking mind over itZoe is now 8 cycles into recovery, exercising again (WAY differently), fueling for it, TTC, and in a completely different relationship with her body than when she started. This episode is such a good reminder that the goal of recovery isn’t just to force your body to produce one period. Restore Your Fertility Blueprint https://www.thehasociety.com/ Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia https://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/ The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

Did you know this episode is WATCHABLE on YouTube? https://youtu.be/-Qe0iWrbd1g In today's episode of The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast: Front of podcast banter: How to Solve Your Smelly Arm PittsHow People Respond When We Tell Them Our Job Is To Get Periods Skip to the meat of the episode: 27:00 5 Things You Can Do During Recovery Past clients we mention Tatum (Musician): https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yq9dgatAJy6Hj0Rn89Q7Z Rosa (Make Up Artist): https://www.instagram.com/primroseglam Sofia (Artist): https://www.instagram.com/sofiadelriveroart Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Sky &Sol: https://skyandsol.co/pages/home Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

Did you know this episode is WATCHABLE on YouTube? https://youtu.be/YEQr60v4uD8 Q&A starts at 10:00 minute mark In this episode we answer questions around hypothalamic amenorrhea AND: - the provera pill. Does the progesterone challenge have side effects? - breast feeding and period recovery expectations - intuitive eating vs mechanical eating for HA and more! Watch the free Masterclass https://thehasociety.com/yt-masterclass Restore Your Fertility Blueprint https://www.thehasociety.com/ Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

For years, Bianca did everything she believed a "healthy" woman should do, she exercised daily, tracked her calories, avoided carbs, and was repeatedly told by doctors that nothing was wrong. After nearly 8 years without a menstrual cycle, countless specialist appointments, blood work, MRIs, and a misdiagnosis of PCOS, Bianca finally discovered she had hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). That discovery didn't just lead to getting her period back, it completely changed the trajectory of her life. In this episode, Bianca shares her recovery journey, the mindset shifts that helped her embrace weight gain and rest, and how recovering from HA inspired her to become a certified Holistic HA Practitioner so she could help other women avoid the years of confusion she experienced. We also discuss: Bianca's 8-year journey to recovering her period naturallyBeing misdiagnosed with PCOS and told to "just go back on the pill"How over-exercising, under-fueling, and diet culture contributed to HAThe mental challenge of eating more, exercising less, and accepting body changesWhy recovery is about so much more than getting your period backThe surprising symptoms of HA that disappeared after recovery (cold intolerance, fatigue, hair loss, food obsession, irritability, and more)How recovery transformed Bianca's relationship with food, movement, and herselfWhy she chose to become an HA coach and now helps women recover around the worldThe importance of support, patience, and not comparing your recovery to someone else's Recovery gave Bianca far more than a menstrual cycle, it gave her freedom, purpose, and a life that no longer revolved around food and exercise. If you're in the middle of HA recovery and wondering whether it's worth it, this conversation is the reminder that the life waiting on the other side is bigger than you can imagine. If you want to turn your mess into your message like Bianca, check out our Holistic Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Practitioner (HHAP) Certification program. Become a certified HHAP Practitioner https://www.holistichapractitioner.com/ Connect with Bianca: Instagram & TikTok: @letthemeatcarbs Try the Blueprint https://thehasociety.com/blueprint Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

In this episode, Dani sits down with Meg Dapper, an HA Society HHAP Certified Practitioner, to discuss her journey from anorexia and hypothalamic amenorrhea to helping women recover their health and reclaim their lives. Meg shares how she physically recovered from an eating disorder as a teenager but later realized she had never truly healed her relationship with food, exercise, and control. Years later, those same patterns resurfaced in a different form, leading to hypothalamic amenorrhea. Together, Dani and Meg explore the difference between physical recovery and mental recovery, why identity plays such a significant role in healing, and how recovery ultimately led both of them to discover a deeper sense of purpose. If you've ever wondered whether life after recovery can become bigger than simply getting your period back, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we discuss: Meg's journey from anorexia to hypothalamic amenorrheaWhy eating disorder recovery and HA recovery are two different healing journeysHow control around food often shifts into exercise and routineThe hidden mental work required to fully recoverThe importance of finding a compelling "why" during recoveryWhy community is one of the most powerful tools for healingHow recovery can lead to a complete identity transformationTurning your own healing into helping other womenThe realities of building a coaching business after recoveryWhy purpose and service often become the greatest rewards of healing Connect with Meg: Instagram: @meg.n.recovery Become a certified HHAP Practitioner https://www.holistichapractitioner.com/ Try the Blueprint https://thehasociety.com/blueprint Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

This listener had 5 cycles after recovering her missing period from hypothalamic amenorrhea but the 6th one never came after reintroducing weight lifting. In this episode I will go over her case with what information I have and help her find a path forward. Try the Blueprint https://thehasociety.com/blueprint Jool Wellness https://www.joolwellness.com/ Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

Today on the Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast we answer viewer-questions about a lot of period recovery topics! Questions we answer for our HA'ers: Early pregnancy concerns as an HA’erRecovery sleep disruptions when you get your period back or are working toward recoveryCan I recover without losing my body composition and gaining weight?Weight gain: how can I accept it?Set Point theory, how and why does this work? Have a question for the show? Email dani [AT] thehasociety.com or comment on our YouTube Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia Jool Wellness: https://www.joolwellness.com/ The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

In this episode, we sit down with Tamara, an HA Society HHAP graduate and practitioner, to unpack her 11-year journey with hypothalamic amenorrhea, despite having a medical background and helping others recover. We talk about the hidden patterns that keep high-achieving women stuck, how control can simply shift forms (from food to work), and why recovery ultimately comes down to doing the basics consistently, eating more, resting more, and telling yourself the truth. If you feel like you “know what to do” but aren’t fully doing it, this episode will hit. Connect with Toma: https://www.instagram.com/tamara.podanova Become a Certified HHAP Practitioner: https://www.holistichapractitioner.com/ Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

In this episode, Ashley sits down with recent HHAP graduate Katie Weber to talk about her journey from eating disorder recovery, to HA to getting her period back and helping other women do the same. Katie shares how years of food rules, control, over-exercise, and “wellness” beliefs slowly led her into HA, and why true recovery required much more than just knowing the science. Together, Ashley and Katie talk about the deeper emotional work of HA recovery, including identity loss, surrender, external validation, and the uncomfortable unraveling that happens when control is no longer an option. They also discuss: How Katie’s eating disorder recovery still left her with lingering food rulesThe wellness and “crunchy health” messaging that contributed to her HAWhy many women with HA look healthy on the outside but are deeply under-fueledThe difference between eating enough to survive vs eating enough to ovulateWhy HA recovery is simple, but not easyThe role of coaching, accountability, and body feedback in recoveryHow Katie used her faith and personal recovery journey to shape her coaching practiceWhat it’s been like graduating from HHAP and beginning to coach women through HA recovery If you’ve ever felt stuck in quasi-recovery, trapped in control, or like you “know what to do” but still can’t fully let go, this conversation will hit home. Become a HHAP Coach: https://www.holistichapractitioner.com/ Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Try our beef liver & oyster: https://www.joolwellness.com/ Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Resources MentionedKatie’s Substack: Caitlin WeberThe Period Recovery Movement podcast

There are symptoms that can get in the way of low hormone restoration and period recovery... and then there are the ones that are stories in your head that your brain is using to negotiate you NOT committing. In this video I help you determine if your uncomfortable symptom during recovery is a mindset issue or if it's something you need to stop drop and roll on. Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Jool Wellness https://www.joolwellness.com/ Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Use my Factor Nutrition Link to get $150 off of your first order: http://bit.ly/4pp734a

In this episode we cover a LOT of subjects: - The different recovery goals of women with HA in different regions - Toxic families making it harder to gain weight in a safe environment - Teenagers trying to recover and advice for their parents Check out our HA Recovery for Teenagers Course https://thehasociety.com/teens Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Jool Wellness Beef Liver & Oyster https://www.joolwellness.com/ Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.