Olivia shares her personal story of discovering she had hypothalamic amenorrhea after years of a competitive fitness mindset. Despite working with a coach focused on muscle gain, her hormones and cycle never normalized. That turning point led her to work with a dietitian who specialized in HA, join the HA Society, and ultimately recover her cycle.

After recovery, Olivia faced a new challenge: how to return to exercise without slipping back into old patterns. She opens up about working in a commercial gym environment, the mental strain of aesthetic-focused fitness culture, and how those experiences shaped her approach to training today.

Now a personal trainer based in Toronto, Olivia works with women both online and in person, helping them rebuild strength, confidence, and consistency after HA — without fear that exercise will “break” their cycle again.

One of the biggest fears women have after HA recovery is whether they can safely exercise again. Dani and Olivia discuss:

• Why exercise itself isn’t the enemy, but under-fueling and stress are
• How regular, well-fueled training can actually support a regular menstrual cycle
• What a healthy transition back to movement looks like after HA
• Why performance-based goals (strength, energy, resilience) matter more than weight loss

Olivia explains how she helps clients coming out of HA focus on strength, function, and confidence, rather than aesthetics, and how cycle awareness plays a role in long-term training success.

Olivia also shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building her business, Lifted with Liv, which prioritizes holistic health rather than weight loss. She talks openly about:

• The challenges of marketing a health-first message in a weight-loss-obsessed industry
• Why word-of-mouth has been essential to her growth
• The importance of long-term client relationships, especially for women with eating disorder histories
• The mental load of running a values-aligned business while navigating life stressors like planning a wedding

Dani reflects on similar challenges in the HA recovery space and why performance-focused training is becoming more appealing than traditional fat-loss narratives.

This conversation is for women who are asking:

• Can I exercise again after HA?
• How do I train without obsessing over my body?
• What does “health” actually look like long-term?
• Is there life — and fitness — after recovery?

If you’re navigating HA recovery, returning to exercise, or trying to build a healthier relationship with movement and work, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, hopeful, and empowered.

Listen now and get ready for a new era of conversations about life after HA.

Learn more from Olivia:

https://www.instagram.com/liftedwithliv_

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This episode is also being featured on The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast.

Abby Lowe and Mishi Garcia — The HA Society coaches – share their why and reasons behind not only choosing to become HA recovery coaches, but what a day in that life looks like. They share their experience using the Holistic HA Practitioner Certification as a path to getting their dream careers in motion.

Take The HHAP Coach Training

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Learn about the Holistic HA Practitioner Certification

https://holistichapractitioner.com

Visit me on YouTube

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Holistic HA Practitioner Info Session:

https://holistichapractitioner.com

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Work 1:1 with me to get your period back

http://thehasociety.com/coaching

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The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

I am co owner of two businesses: a hypothalamic amenorrhea coaching company – The HA Society – and a beef liver and oyster capsule company, Jool Wellness. As an entrepreneur of almost 10 years I have a good pulse for what is working for our business and what isn't... so today I am sharing with you the factors that have been most impactful for us, and those that are maybe a "not right now" strategy. Take what works for you, leave the rest!

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The HA Society

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Today I talk about what to expect after an early miscarriage after hypothalamic amenorrhea, as well as what to expect for your cycle and conception afterwards. I also share my FAM perspective on contraception and the potential side effects of each.

Join The HA Society

http://thehasociety.com/join

Work 1:1 with us to get your period back

http://thehasociety.com/coaching

Visit us on YouTube

https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff

Follow us on IG

http://instagram.com/thehasociety

http://instagram.com/danisheriff

The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.

Supplementation is one of the first things people with fertility challenges start doing... but at a certain point does it make sense to stop?

Postpartum tips especially for women with a history of hypothalamic amenorrhea and infertility issues.

Please support this show by supporting these guys:

The HA Society

https://thehasociety.com

Jool Wellness - use code HASOCIETY for 12% off for life (the biggest discount available)

https://joolwellness.com

Frownies - don't get botox!

https://www.frownies.com#aff=316

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Saalt Underwear - Bleed Freely!

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In today's episode we're talking about how to handle someone you love with disordered eating... can you talk to them about it?

What to do if your period goes missing after a stressful month.

Wanting to maintain your weight loss while going through recovery (which is all about having to make hard choices)

And more about being an entreprenuer!

Please support this show by supporting these guys:

The HA Society

https://thehasociety.com

Jool Wellness - use code HASOCIETY for 12% off for life (the biggest discount available)

https://joolwellness.com

Frownies - don't get botox!

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We're all struggling with the same issues. Don't believe ANYONE posting about their parenting perfection. Let's talk about it.

Please support this show by supporting these guys:

The HA Society

https://thehasociety.com

Jool Wellness - use code HASOCIETY for 12% off for life (the biggest discount available)

https://joolwellness.com

Frownies - don't get botox!

https://www.frownies.com#aff=316

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In today's SBP episode I'm answering a requested question about pregnancy when you have a history of hypothalamic amenorrhea.

There is so much to discuss about nutrition, exercise, if beef liver is safe for pregnancy and more. Below are some resources:

Is beef liver safe for pregnancy

https://www.joolwellness.com/pages/beef-liver-for-pregnancy

Pregnancy after HA: What's safe?

https://youtu.be/y6WTO7sz-F4

The HA Society

https://thehasociety.com

Jool Wellness - use code HASOCIETY for 12% off for life (the biggest discount available)

https://joolwellness.com

Frownies - don't get botox!

https://www.frownies.com#aff=316

Use code danisheriff

Saalt Underwear - Bleed Freely!

https://saalt.com/DANI96922

This week I am joined by Ashley to talk about stress and overwhelm when you have everything on your plate and feel like you need to be perfect about it.

Jool Wellness - use code HASOCIETY for 12% off for life (the biggest discount available)

https://joolwellness.com

The HA Society

https://thehasociety.com

Frownies - don't get botox!

https://www.frownies.com#aff=316

Use code danisheriff

Saalt Underwear - Bleed Freely!

https://saalt.com/DANI96922