HERhythm Podcast

Ep 31: What to eat on the hard days of HA recovery

In this episode of the HERhythm Podcast, I break down what nourishment can look like on a rough HA recovery day - when motivation is low and food feels challenging. From easy meal ideas and realistic snack options to the mindset shifts that make recovery feel less intimidating, this episode is all about taking the pressure off while still moving forward. Inside this episode: * what to eat on difficult HA recovery days * easy low effort meal and snack ideas * why "bare minimum" can still support healing * how to reduce triggers and protect your mindset on harder days * how to stop turning recovery into another perfectionist project ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ [https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call] Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/] 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠ [http://laura@herhythmplatform.com/]  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ [https://www.herhythmplatform.com/] 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ [https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform] 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): BONUS: Mechanical eating in HA/period recovery: how, why and when to transition [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/herhythm-podcast/id1814465294?i=1000722350458] Ep 8: No hunger? Extreme hunger? What's normal in period recovery? [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/herhythm-podcast/id1814465294?i=1000715074701]

Ep 30: The 2026 period recovery checklist: a practical audit for getting your cycle back

If 2026 is the year you want to get your period back, this episode is your reset. In this episode of the HERhythm Podcast, I walk through a practical checklist to help you audit where you really are in your hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery journey. Inside this episode: - Are you eating enough consistently to restore energy availability? - Is your exercise or step count still keeping your body in a deficit? - How stress, sleep, and nervous system load impact ovulation - Why your environment and social circle can influence recovery - The role of body composition and leptin in getting your period back - Labs and recovery signs to confirm hypothalamic amenorrhea - Why timeline and consistency matter more than quick changes - The difference between knowing what to do vs actually implementing it If you are navigating missing periods, hypothalamic amenorrhea, cycle loss from stress, under-fueling, or overtraining, this episode will help you take a clear and honest look at what your body may still need to restore health, ovulation, and fertility. Let 2026 be the year your actions fully align with your goal of getting your period back! ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ [https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call] Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/] 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠ [http://laura@herhythmplatform.com/]  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ [https://www.herhythmplatform.com/] 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ [https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform]

Ep 29: A practical guide to grocery shopping in HA and period recovery

Grocery shopping when you are working on period recovery can feel way harder than it should. In this episode, I break down why making decisions around food feels overwhelming, why old food rules get louder in the aisles, and how to take the stress out of choosing what to buy. I also cover: - the five practical categories every HA recovery cart needs. - the common mistakes that make grocery shopping harder and the simple strategies you can use when anxiety spikes in the store. - answers to the most Googled, most DM’d, most panicked FAQs about what to buy, what actually matters, and what you can stop obsessing over today. Lastly I end the episode with a few challenges for you to implement when doing your next grocery store shop! If you want a clear, grounded, actually practical way to grocery shop during HA recovery - and you are sick of the stress spiral - this is an episode you cannot skip. ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ [https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call] Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/] 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠ [http://laura@herhythmplatform.com/]  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ [https://www.herhythmplatform.com/] 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ [https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform] 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): Ep 8: No hunger? Extreme hunger? What's normal in period recovery? [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/herhythm-podcast/id1814465294?i=1000715074701] Ep 12: Eating enough (or too much?) in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery: calories, set point & getting your period back [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/herhythm-podcast/id1814465294?i=1000719734698]

Ep 28: Q&A - the brutal truth about fat redistribution no one warns you about

Today is another Q&A episode where I’m answering more of your HA recovery questions that I have received. In this episode, I discuss: Why fat redistribution happens and why certain areas change first - Why you might feel hungrier after increasing your intake - Why eating more can make you feel more tired in the early stages - Whether it’s normal to grieve your pre-recovery body You will learn what these changes actually mean for your recovery, how to interpret the signals your body is sending, and the science behind these physical and emotional shifts. I also share practical ways to navigate this phase so you can stay consistent without second-guessing every symptom. ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ [https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call] Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/] 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠ [http://laura@herhythmplatform.com/]  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ [https://www.herhythmplatform.com/] 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ [https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform] 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): Ep 26: You feel fine... but scared you are overeating or wasting calories? Listened Q&A about HA [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/herhythm-podcast/id1814465294?i=1000735136922]

Ep 27: What to eat in a day for HA & period recovery: a meal-by-meal guide

If you have ever questioned how much you actually need to eat to get your period back - this episode is for you. In this episode I am breaking down exactly what a nourishing day of eating can look like when you are supporting hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. I cover: - What to eat from morning to night to signal safety to your body - Why breakfast matters even if you are “not hungry” - How to build meals with the right balance of carbs, protein, and fats - The truth about snacks (and why skipping them slows recovery) - A realistic take on portions, hunger cues, and the famous 2,500-calorie guideline - Why eating more actually strengthens your metabolism and brings your hunger back online Whether you are just starting recovery or deep in the messy middle, this episode will help you feel clearer, more confident, and way less stressed about food. Because eating enough isn’t optional - it’s foundational. And once you understand what your body actually needs, everything starts to shift. ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ [https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call] Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/] 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠ [http://laura@herhythmplatform.com/]  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ [https://www.herhythmplatform.com/] 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ [https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform] 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): BONUS: The morning routine that helps lower stress + restore your period [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/herhythm-podcast/id1814465294?i=1000717834980]