84. Tips to Eat More Without the Stress + Meal Ideas for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

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/Apply for the Restore Your Fertility Group Programhttps://www.thehasociety.com/restore-applicationWant to join us for the next retreat?https://thehasociety.com/retreatJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 COCKTAILSOption 1:1/2 cup orange juice1 tsp cream of tarterSplash of RedmondsSea SaltOption 2:11 oz Coconut Water¼ tsp Celtic Sea Salt½ lime1 scoop Natural CalmIceOption 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, unsweetened1 scoop vanilla (or unflavored) collagen1/4 tsp cream of tartar1/4 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.Join The HA Society for an amazing RETREAT!http://thehasociety.com/retreatWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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?Join The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!Want to join us for the next retreat?https://thehasociety.com/retreatJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Register for the HA Infertility Solution webinar:https://thehasociety.com/fertilitytrainingWhy 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.Join The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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:https://holistichapractitioner.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!https://instagram.com/wakeupandsmelltherosayJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!Join the next round of The Restore Your Fertility Group Programhttp://thehasociety.com/restoreWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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!Join the next round of The Restore Your Fertility Group Programhttp://thehasociety.com/restoreWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Learn about the Holistic HA Practitioner Certification:https://holistichapractitioner.comYou'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 Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy