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Abby was an EARLY client of mine from The HA Society... but here's what's coolest about that... She is a dietician and fitness enthusiast (CrossFit) who has gone through the entire journey start to finish: Lose periodGet it backReintroduce some trainingGet pregnantRecover postpartumReintroduce training (and go a little harder)Oh, and she is a business owner... So in this episode we bond over our shared experiences from recovery to being mothers who own businesses and also who purse athletic things. Let's do it! Learn more about Abby: https://instagram.com/abbygrimm_ Jool Wellness – food based supplements for your life! https://joolwellness.com Visit me on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG 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.

In this episode I'm re-joined by my OG business partner Ashley Smith but ALSO, by Mishi Garcia – the third part owner of our second business, Jool Wellness. In this episode we talk about working with friends, growing as business owners, doing things we never thought we would do and MORE. If you've ever wanted a business partnership, you'll learn something for sure. Visit on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff http://instagram.com/joolwellness The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

Dani is joined by Lindsey Cortes, the host of Female Athlete Nutrition. Lindsey is a lifetime athletes who has also had her own journey with hormone health and overtraining, and uses her platform to help other women dealing with RED-S and similar issues. However, as time goes on so does her life situation. As a mother of two boys, one with high nutritional needs which we discuss in the episode, sport AND entrepreneurship have both had to take a side step. Life is wild like that and in this episode, we talk about how wonderful it can all be when you go with it VS having such a tight hold on how everything was supposed to turn out. Enjoy! Follow Lindsey https://www.instagram.com/female.athlete.nutrition Follow Dani https://www.instagram.com/danisheriff

In this episode Dani shares openly about her perspective on screen time as a parent and how she navigates this ever-evolving internet based world with her daughter. The long and short of it is that it's not all that bad and if you're dealing with guilt about screen time as a parent, she hopes that you'll enjoy this reframe. If anything else, know that you're not alone! Follow Dani: https://thehasociety.com/danisheriff

In this episode Dani and Ashley speak candidly of how their business partnership as co-owners of The HA Society started and evolved in to what it is today. We talk about strengths, weaknesses, triumphs and pivoting FAST. How blame is not a part of our culture and how pivoting and executing FAST is our main goal always. We hope you enjoy! Learn more about Ashley: https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ Follow Dani https://instagram.com/danisheriff

Dani is joined by Mishi for an honest conversation about exercise anxiety, stepping away from movement during recovery, and what it really looks like to return to exercise without guilt, control, or obsession. This episode is especially relevant for women recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea who feel unsure whether exercise can ever be healthy again — or who fear that rest and eating freely means losing a part of their identity. From Competitive Gymnastics to Exercise ControlMishi shares her background as a competitive gymnast for 18 years and how that identity shaped her relationship with exercise long after she retired. For nearly a decade, she maintained a high level of athleticism, but over time, exercise and nutrition became increasingly rigid and controlling. Through her HA recovery, Mishi realized that exercise was no longer serving her health. She made the difficult decision to take a 6–8 month break from structured exercise and gave herself unconditional permission to eat. She describes this realization as a massive emotional release — similar to the unexpected relief she felt when being laid off during COVID — as if a constant weight had finally been lifted. When Exercise Stops Being FunThe conversation explores how exercise can become transactional: something you do to earn food, manage anxiety, or control your body. Mishi opens up about moving to Florida in 2023 and experiencing a period of emotional numbness, regret, and disconnection from movement altogether. Instead of forcing motivation, she learned to reframe her past relationship with exercise with gratitude — recognizing that it served her at one point, but no longer needed to define her present. Rebuilding an Active Life Without ExtremesMishi shares how she slowly embraced a more active lifestyle in Florida, starting with something simple and accessible: walking a familiar 3-mile bridge-to-bridge loop. She talks about overcoming the mental barriers of inconvenience, lack of purpose, and the absence of weight-loss motivation. Together, Dani and Mishi discuss the challenge many women face after HA: How do you stay consistent with movement when guilt, fear, and aesthetic goals are no longer driving the behavior? Their answer isn’t perfection — it’s balance, flexibility, and rejecting extremes on both ends. Letting Go of Validation Through Exercise and FoodThis episode dives deep into the freedom that comes from no longer using exercise or food as a form of external validation. Mishi shares how grateful she feels to move through busy seasons of life without constantly thinking about nutrition or workouts, allowing her to focus on her business and personal priorities. Dani adds her perspective on how exercise often becomes meaningful again when it supports health or function, rather than control or appearance. Shifting to Health-Focused FitnessDani reflects on her own transition from competitive Olympic weightlifting to a more health-focused fitness approach — one that improved her posture, reduced back pain, and supported better body composition without obsession. They discuss normalizing food choices, including enjoying fast food without guilt, and why reducing stress around food is especially important for women dealing with hormone imbalances. Instead of hyper-fixating on ingredients or rigid rules, Dani emphasizes intentionality, flexibility, and context. Returning to Exercise With ConfidenceToward the end of the episode, Mishi shares how she’s recently returned to strength training at a CrossFit gym — intentionally avoiding high-intensity elements while rebuilding trust with her body. She also shares a long-term goal that feels exciting rather than punishing: regaining her gymnastics skills, including back handsprings, by 2026. The episode wraps with a lighthearted discussion about competitive sports, confidence, and identity, reminding listeners that movement can be playful, empowering, and self-directed again. Who This Episode Is ForThis conversation is for you if: You feel anxious about exercising during or after HA recoveryYou’ve taken a break from movement and don’t know how to returnExercise used to feel joyful but now feels controlling or drainingYou want a healthier, calmer relationship with food and fitnessThis episode offers reassurance that you don’t have to choose between health and movement — and that joy, strength, and confidence can come back on your own terms. Follow Mishi: https://instagram.com/itsmishigarcia https://instagram.com/danisheriff

Olivia shares her personal story of discovering she had hypothalamic amenorrhea after years of a competitive fitness mindset. Despite working with a coach focused on muscle gain, her hormones and cycle never normalized. That turning point led her to work with a dietitian who specialized in HA, join the HA Society, and ultimately recover her cycle. After recovery, Olivia faced a new challenge: how to return to exercise without slipping back into old patterns. She opens up about working in a commercial gym environment, the mental strain of aesthetic-focused fitness culture, and how those experiences shaped her approach to training today. Now a personal trainer based in Toronto, Olivia works with women both online and in person, helping them rebuild strength, confidence, and consistency after HA — without fear that exercise will “break” their cycle again. Returning to Exercise After Hypothalamic AmenorrheaOne of the biggest fears women have after HA recovery is whether they can safely exercise again. Dani and Olivia discuss: Why exercise itself isn’t the enemy, but under-fueling and stress areHow regular, well-fueled training can actually support a regular menstrual cycleWhat a healthy transition back to movement looks like after HAWhy performance-based goals (strength, energy, resilience) matter more than weight lossOlivia explains how she helps clients coming out of HA focus on strength, function, and confidence, rather than aesthetics, and how cycle awareness plays a role in long-term training success. Building a Fitness Business That Prioritizes Health Over AestheticsOlivia also shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building her business, Lifted with Liv, which prioritizes holistic health rather than weight loss. She talks openly about: The challenges of marketing a health-first message in a weight-loss-obsessed industryWhy word-of-mouth has been essential to her growthThe importance of long-term client relationships, especially for women with eating disorder historiesThe mental load of running a values-aligned business while navigating life stressors like planning a weddingDani reflects on similar challenges in the HA recovery space and why performance-focused training is becoming more appealing than traditional fat-loss narratives. What This Episode Is Really AboutThis conversation is for women who are asking: Can I exercise again after HA?How do I train without obsessing over my body?What does “health” actually look like long-term?Is there life — and fitness — after recovery?If you’re navigating HA recovery, returning to exercise, or trying to build a healthier relationship with movement and work, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, hopeful, and empowered. Listen now and get ready for a new era of conversations about life after HA. Learn more from Olivia: https://www.instagram.com/liftedwithliv_ Follow Dani: https://instagram.com/danisheriff

This episode is also being featured on The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast. Abby Lowe and Mishi Garcia — The HA Society coaches – share their why and reasons behind not only choosing to become HA recovery coaches, but what a day in that life looks like. They share their experience using the Holistic HA Practitioner Certification as a path to getting their dream careers in motion. Take The HHAP Coach Training https://holistichapractitioner.com/coachtraining Learn about the Holistic HA Practitioner Certification https://holistichapractitioner.com Visit me on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram.com/itsmishigarcia https://instagram.com/abbylowekey

Holistic HA Practitioner Info Session: https://holistichapractitioner.com Get your free sample of Jool Wellness Beef Liver https://joolwellness.com Work 1:1 with me to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit me on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff 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.

I am co owner of two businesses: a hypothalamic amenorrhea coaching company – The HA Society – and a beef liver and oyster capsule company, Jool Wellness. As an entrepreneur of almost 10 years I have a good pulse for what is working for our business and what isn't... so today I am sharing with you the factors that have been most impactful for us, and those that are maybe a "not right now" strategy. Take what works for you, leave the rest! Please support this show by supporting these guys: The HA Society https://thehasociety.com Jool Wellness - Get your FREE sample! https://joolwellness.com Frownies - don't get botox! https://www.frownies.com#aff=316 Use code danisheriff Saalt Underwear - Bleed Freely! https://saalt.com/DANI96922

Today I talk about what to expect after an early miscarriage after hypothalamic amenorrhea, as well as what to expect for your cycle and conception afterwards. I also share my FAM perspective on contraception and the potential side effects of each. 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 The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

Supplementation is one of the first things people with fertility challenges start doing... but at a certain point does it make sense to stop? Postpartum tips especially for women with a history of hypothalamic amenorrhea and infertility issues. Please support this show by supporting these guys: The HA Society https://thehasociety.com Jool Wellness - use code HASOCIETY for 12% off for life (the biggest discount available) https://joolwellness.com Frownies - don't get botox! https://www.frownies.com#aff=316 Use code danisheriff Saalt Underwear - Bleed Freely! https://saalt.com/DANI96922

In today's episode we're talking about how to handle someone you love with disordered eating... can you talk to them about it? What to do if your period goes missing after a stressful month. Wanting to maintain your weight loss while going through recovery (which is all about having to make hard choices) And more about being an entreprenuer! Please support this show by supporting these guys: The HA Society https://thehasociety.com Jool Wellness - use code HASOCIETY for 12% off for life (the biggest discount available) https://joolwellness.com Frownies - don't get botox! https://www.frownies.com#aff=316 Use code danisheriff Saalt Underwear - Bleed Freely! https://saalt.com/DANI96922

We're all struggling with the same issues. Don't believe ANYONE posting about their parenting perfection. Let's talk about it. Please support this show by supporting these guys: The HA Society https://thehasociety.com Jool Wellness - use code HASOCIETY for 12% off for life (the biggest discount available) https://joolwellness.com Frownies - don't get botox! https://www.frownies.com#aff=316 Use code danisheriff Saalt Underwear - Bleed Freely! https://saalt.com/DANI96922

In today's SBP episode I'm answering a requested question about pregnancy when you have a history of hypothalamic amenorrhea. There is so much to discuss about nutrition, exercise, if beef liver is safe for pregnancy and more. Below are some resources: Is beef liver safe for pregnancy https://www.joolwellness.com/pages/beef-liver-for-pregnancy Pregnancy after HA: What's safe? https://youtu.be/y6WTO7sz-F4 The HA Society https://thehasociety.com Jool Wellness - use code HASOCIETY for 12% off for life (the biggest discount available) https://joolwellness.com Frownies - don't get botox! https://www.frownies.com#aff=316 Use code danisheriff Saalt Underwear - Bleed Freely! https://saalt.com/DANI96922