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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.

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The Period Recovery Podcast

Empowering Female Athletes: The Hidden Impact of Missing Periods

October 16, 2025 • Cynthia Donovan • Episode 94

In this episode, Cynthia welcomes guest Greta Jarvis to discuss the challenges and misconceptions they've experienced surrounding Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) in both athletes and active women. They are dedicated to education and advocacy for athletes, coaches, and parents to give as much healthy support as possible to girls and women of all ages. Cynthia and Greta explore the broader cultural issues related to body image including doctor visits, athlete and coach dynamics, and the vital importance of regular periods. They also talk about the need for systemic change in how we view health and athleticism.

October 24 2025

The Recipe for a Period®
The Science of Getting Your Period Back

Apply for coaching w/Cynthia: https://0u8h3wddwmr.typeform.com/StrategyCall

Discover the truth about HA: click the link to download Cynthia's fact sheet that debunks common myths and misinformation!

Website: https://www.periodnutritionist.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/period.nutritionist

Contact Greta Jarvis:

Check out her website: centerforactivewomen.com

DM Greta on IG @centerforactivewomen

Greta Jarvis, MS, MPH earned her Master of Public Health in Health Promotion from the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, Master of Science in Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine, and Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude in Latin American Studies and Public Health from Occidental College.

Additionally, Greta holds certifications as an Intuitive Eating Counselor, an Integrative Health Coach with Duke Integrative Medicine, and a Spinning Instructor with Mad Dogg Athletics®.

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October 24th 12 pm EST

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Cynthia Donovan

Host