367: We answer YOUR WEIGHT GAIN Q&A's: Is weight gain for HA REALLY necessary?

368. From 4 Years Without a Period to Pregnancy in 93 Days | Recovery Story w/ Caroline

After years of searching for answers, seeing multiple specialists, undergoing extensive testing, and being told she was "healthy," Caroline still didn't have a period. Like many women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), she spent years believing she was doing everything right. She exercised regularly, ate what she thought was a healthy diet, maintained a lean body, and followed many of the wellness trends praised by society. But underneath it all were years of intermittent fasting, under-fueling, chronic stress, and high physical output. In this episode, Caroline shares how she went from: ✔️ No period for over 4 years ✔️ Multiple doctor visits, lab tests, MRIs, and specialist referrals ✔️ Being told everything looked "normal" ✔️ Training for a triathlon while trying to conceive ✔️ Struggling with food rules and exercise habits To: ✔️ Recovering ovulation in just 93 days ✔️ Restoring her menstrual cycle naturally ✔️ Conceiving on her second ovulation ✔️ Being 21 weeks pregnant at the time of recording We also discuss the emotional side of HA recovery, navigating weight gain, letting go of exercise, learning to ask for help, and why investing in support can dramatically change your recovery journey. If you've been told your labs are normal, you've been trying to recover on your own, or you're wondering if Hypothalamic Amenorrhea could be the missing piece, this episode is for you. Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join [http://thehasociety.com/join] Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching [http://thehasociety.com/coaching] Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff [https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff] Jool Wellness https://joolwellness.com [https://joolwellness.com] Use code HASOCIETYFREE to get 1 free bottle (ends August 2026) Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety [http://instagram.com/thehasociety] http://instagram.com/danisheriff [http://instagram.com/danisheriff] https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ [https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_] https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/] https://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/ [https://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/] The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

367: We answer YOUR WEIGHT GAIN Q&A's: Is weight gain for HA REALLY necessary?

We asked our email list subscribers for their questions, fears and concerns about weight gain and hypothalamic amenorrhea and today we're excited to be ANSWERING THEM! Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join [http://thehasociety.com/join] Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching [http://thehasociety.com/coaching] Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff [https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff] Jool Wellness https://joolwellness.com [https://joolwellness.com/] Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety [http://instagram.com/thehasociety] http://instagram.com/danisheriff [http://instagram.com/danisheriff] https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ [https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_] https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia [https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia] The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

366. Q&A's: pregnancy hunger, recovery sleep disruptions, weight gain and set point + MORE

Join the Restore Program: https://thehasociety.com/restore-live [https://www.thehasociety.com/restore-live] Today on the Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast we answer viewer-questions about a lot of period recovery topics! 1. Questions we answer for our HA'ers: 2. Early pregnancy concerns as an HA’er 3. Recovery sleep disruptions when you get your period back or are working toward recovery 4. Can I recover without losing my body composition and gaining weight? 5. Weight gain: how can I accept it? 6. Set Point theory, how and why does this work? Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join [http://thehasociety.com/join] Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching [http://thehasociety.com/coaching] Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff [https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff] Jool Wellness https://joolwellness.com [https://joolwellness.com] Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety [http://instagram.com/thehasociety] http://instagram.com/danisheriff [http://instagram.com/danisheriff] https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ [https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_] https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/] https://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/ [https://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/] The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

365. Letting Go of the ‘Healthy Girl’ Identity to Get Your Cycle Back: Recovery Story w/Romi

Join the Restore Program: https://thehasociety.com/restore-live [https://www.thehasociety.com/restore-live] Romi did everything “right.” She worked out. She ate clean. She was disciplined, knowledgeable, and praised for it. And still...her period disappeared. In this episode, Romi shares what it actually looked like to unravel years of restriction disguised as health, control disguised as discipline, and an identity built around being the “fit, healthy girl.” Her journey wasn’t fast. It wasn’t linear. And it didn’t fit neatly into a 10-week recovery "timeline", but that’s exactly why her story matters. We talk about low energy availability that hides behind salads and productivity, binge eating that was really just hunger, the fear of eating more and resting more, and the deep resistance that comes up when healing asks you to let go of who you’ve been praised for being. Romi opens up about body changes, grief around muscle loss, developing body image for the first time, and the quiet but powerful moment when her body finally felt safe enough to ovulate again. This episode is for the woman who feels stuck even though she’s “trying.” For the one whose labs aren’t moving, whose body won’t respond on command, and who secretly wonders if she’s broken. Romi’s story is a reminder that recovery is not just about food and exercise, it’s about trust, identity, and learning how to stop micromanaging your body long enough to let it heal. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this taking so long?” or “Why can’t I just fix this?”- this one is for you. Restore Your Fertility Group Program https://www.thehasociety.com/restore-live [https://www.thehasociety.com/restore-live] Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join [http://thehasociety.com/join] Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching [http://thehasociety.com/coaching] Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff [https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff] Jool Wellness https://joolwellness.com [https://joolwellness.com] Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety [http://instagram.com/thehasociety] http://instagram.com/danisheriff [http://instagram.com/danisheriff] https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_ [https://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_] https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/] https://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/ [https://www.instagram.com/abbylowekey/] The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

364: I lost my period, ruined my dress and barely remember my wedding w/ Mishi

In this episode we talk about the slippery slope of wedding diets and Mishi shares her experience with extreme weight loss in the lead up to her own wedding. Consider this a cautionary tale for anyone telling themselves "I'll resolve my missing period later" Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join [http://thehasociety.com/join] Apply for The Restore Your Fertility Group Program https://www.thehasociety.com/restore-live [https://www.thehasociety.com/restore-live] Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching [http://thehasociety.com/coaching] Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff [https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff] Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety [http://instagram.com/thehasociety] http://instagram.com/danisheriff [http://instagram.com/danisheriff] https://www.instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_/ [https://www.instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_/] https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/] The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.