In this episode of the Female Athlete Nutrition Podcast, host Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes, a sports dietician and lifelong athlete, speaks with Dani Sheriff, co-CEO of The HA Society. They discuss the confusion and pressure surrounding female nutrition and body image, particularly for athletes.

 

Dani shares her experience with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), its implications, and the importance of proper nutrition and balanced exercise. They emphasize the need for community support through recovery, addressing the emotional and physical aspects of healing. Dani highlights the role of fertility awareness in understanding one's cycle and health. The episode offers insights into managing HA, the benefits of community involvement, and the empowering journey of reclaiming one's health.

 

Dani Sheriff is the founder and co-CEO of The HA Society. Dani’s expertise comes from many years of research and time spent in the nutrition, sport and fitness industry, as well as being trained to use the fertility awareness method as a diagnostic tool as a certified fertility awareness practitioner. She helps women recover their missing periods, optimize them and get pregnant or avoid pregnancy naturally.

 

01:25 Meet Our Guest: Dani Sherif

04:27 Understanding Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)

05:37 Signs and Symptoms of HA

19:23 Personal Stories and Experiences

28:22 Addressing RED-S and Recovery

31:00 Long-Term Effects of HA and Reversibility

31:14 Impact on Bone Density and Heart Health

31:35 Cognitive and Physical Challenges

31:54 Eating Disorders and Malnourishment

32:29 Estrogen Receptors and Bone Health

32:47 Athletes and Bone Density

33:16 Importance of Estrogen Beyond Reproduction

33:27 Cognitive Functioning and Long-Term Impact

33:50 Coaches' Perspectives on Eating Disorders

35:11 Fear of Healing and Weight Gain

36:19 Client Case Study: Long-Term HA

37:46 The Importance of Hormones for Overall Health

39:47 Challenges in Recovery and Maintaining Health

46:03 Community Support and the HA Society

52:15 Fertility Awareness and Charting

53:42 Empowerment Through Understanding Your Cycle

59:27 Fun Questions and Closing Remarks

Follow Dani on Instagram: instagram.com/danisheriff

Follow The HA Society on Instagram: instagram.com/thehasociety

 

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