The Period Recovery Podcast
Welcome to the Period Recovery podcast. Here is where your host Cynthia Registered Dietitian Period Recovery expert, will discuss the reality, ups & downs & life-changing journey of getting your period back and finding balance with food, body & exercise. After overcoming missing period issues of her own, Cynthia started to help women across the world get their periods back for good & restore their health & fertility through her unique methodology for period recovery. Cynthia breaks down the science into simple-to-follow ways so that you can understand why your period is missing (still) and what you can do to get your period back every month (or get pregnant if that's your goal). It's time to stop stressing & guessing & get your period & your life back! Tune in every other Thursday & feel empowered to take action to get your period back for good with all the tips, information & stories Cynthia is sharing. Follow Cynthia on Instagram @period.nutritionist or visit her website www.periodnutritionist.com.
Episodes
93 episodes
The Link Between Pleasure, Period Loss, and Coming Home to Your Body
In this conversation, Cynthia and Silba break down the reasons for pleasure feeling like such a taboo topic for many women. They explore the ties between body connection and true intimacy with yourself or with a partner. Pleasure no...
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Episode 91
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48:21
5 Years to Get My Period Back, 10 Years of Truly Living — "This Is 40” Part 1: Losing my period
In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of turning 40, a milestone that often prompts deep self-reflection and reevaluation of life's priorities. I’m here to say that perfect fitness, elite athleticism and the all-...
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Episode 90
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44:03
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 transformative journey from strict discipline to a balanced lifestyle, emph...
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Episode 89
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40:19
How Nervous System Healing Supports Period Recovery
Imagine living in a world where your body feels like it's constantly on high alert, even when there's no immediate danger. This is the reality for many experiencing nervous system dysregulation. In a recent conversation with Kelly Burnett, a ne...
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Episode 88
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46:01
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, AI in Women's Health, and What Recovery Really Takes With Dr. Nicola Sykes
Today we are so excited to have Dr. Nicola Sykes revisit the podcast! She's here to encourage women with a missing period to get the care they need by clearing up some all-too common misunderstandings. Dr. Sykes also shares insights...
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Episode 87
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57:40
From Wedding Weight Pressure to True Wellness: Kaitlin’s HA Recovery Story
Our conversation today is so relatable. In this episode, Cynthia interviews Kaitlin Feda about her journey recovering her menstrual cycle after experiencing period loss due to restrictive eating and exercise habits. Kaitlin shares her struggles...
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Episode 86
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48:44
Navigating Nutrition During Pregnancy
In this podcast episode, Cynthia Donovan and Stephanie Lauri discuss the critical role of nutrition during pregnancy. They explore the gaps in prenatal nutrition education, the importance of balanced meals, and how to manage food aversions and ...
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Episode 85
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45:20
Cortisol, Carbs & No Periods: What Female Athletes Need to Know
In today’s episode, Cynthia Donovan, MS RD & Lindsey Cortes MS RD CSSD, dive into the overlooked connection between nutrition, cortisol, and period recovery—especially for active women and female athletes. If you’ve ever wonde...
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Episode 84
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49:35
Losing My Period, Not My Identity
In this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Drew shares her experience working with Cynthia to regain her period. From conditioning to fixate on thinness to the misconceptions of healthy living, Drew discusses how her experiences led her to...
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Episode 83
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49:27
Will I Ever Reach My Set Point?
Today Cynthia welcomes Caitie Corradino, the founder of Full Soul Nutrition to talk about the best ways to care for our bodies.Caitie is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, eating disorder recovery...
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Episode 82
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50:50
How Body Image Shapes Mental Health, Relationships & Self-Worth with Dr. Morgan Francis
In this conversation Cynthia and Dr. Morgan Francis discuss the complexities of body image and its profound impact on mental health. They emphasize the importance of understanding body image beyond eating disorders, highlighting its influence o...
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Episode 81
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26:58
Reclaiming Femininity: The Journey of Period Loss
Silba is a behavioral scientist, somatic coach, and sensuality educator passionate about helping ambitious women with a big heart reconnect to their bodies, rekindle their pleasure, and reclaim their full feminine expression so they can safely ...
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Episode 80
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50:43
Building a Strong Foundation for Future Performance
Cynthia welcomes back the wonderful Elena Kunicki, RD to discuss trying to get your period back as an athlete or as an active person. We know it's a hard pill to swallow but we're big believers in rest days. We want to encourage you to build up...
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Episode 79
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35:52
Getting My Period Back & Planning a Wedding- A Fairytale Ending!
In this episode, Cynthia and Jayden discuss Jayden's inspiring journey through period recovery, her struggles with an eating disorder, and the joy of becoming pregnant. They explore the fears and challenges faced during recovery, the importance...
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Episode 78
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41:29
I Thought I'd Lose All My Fitness: The Real Story on Period Recovery, Running, and Preparing for Pregnancy
In this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Cynthia welcomes Beckah Sims, who shares her personal journey of recovery from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) and her experiences with disordered eating and body image issues. Beckah dis...
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Episode 77
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38:52
Breaking New Ground in HA Research: Dr. Shufelt on the REVEAL Registry & Period Recovery
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Episode 76
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38:33
Uncovering More Than Your Missing Period
A Recipe for a Period® Info Session on Feb 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM EST https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QdPiG_SfS4eB8klEmqjVBQ#/registration...
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Episode 75
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51:01
After 10 Years Without a Period, Kelsi Found a New Sense of Purpose and Accomplishment
In this conversation, Kelsi shares her journey from living for athletic achievement to finding joy in so many new areas of her life including motherhood, friend and family relationships and higher education. She discusses her struggles with dis...
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Episode 74
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53:57
When Period Recovery Give You MORE Than Exercise Back
Celebrating her three-year anniversary of getting her period back, in this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Grace shares her inspiring journey of recovering her menstrual health. Grace reflects on the challenges she faced ove...
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Episode 73
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47:17
Holiday Recovery Tips for Active Women: How to Stay on Track While Regaining Your Period
In this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Cynthia discusses the challenges women face during the holiday season while recovering their periods. She addresses family dynamics, the emotional toll of weight gain, and the longing ...
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Episode 72
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50:14
Overcoming Period Loss: Sam's Journey to Regain Her Menstrual Cycle After Bodybuilding, Birth Control, and Disordered Eating
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41:34
Taking Back Our Health: The Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign Doctors Ignore
Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles.In this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Cynthia talks to Lisa Hendr...
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Episode 70
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53:42
Stronger, Healthier, and Balanced: Getting Your Period Back As An Active Woman
In this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Cynthia discusses the critical relationship between menstrual health and athletic performance. She addresses common fears athletes have about regaining their periods, emphasizing that recovery can...
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Episode 69
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31:21
No Period to PREGNANT ! Tatyana's Story...
In this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Tatyana shares her inspiring journey from struggling with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea to celebrating her pregnancy. She discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of seeking help, and the role...
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Episode 68
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1:01:02
Libido, Intimacy and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with The Libido Fairy
In this conversation, Cynthia and Hannah - The libido fairy discuss the topics of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), libido, and intimacy. They explore the connection between HA and the absence of menstrual periods, as well as the role of the hypoth...
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Episode 67
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35:46