In this episode, Dani, Ashley, and Mishi dive into the concept of the “hill you’re willing to die on” in recovery. We all have beliefs we refuse to budge on—but at what cost? Many women want both full recovery and to hold onto certain habits or mindsets, yet struggle with the reality that rigidity comes with sacrifice.

We explore how culture tells us we can have it all, but in reality, true healing requires flexibility. If you’re feeling stuck, this episode will challenge you to reflect on what you’re holding onto—and whether it’s worth what you’re giving up.

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In this episode, Ashley talks with TEDx speaker Marcey Rader about her 12-year journey to recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). Misdiagnosed with menopause for years, Marcey opens up about the struggles of being a high achiever, the toll it took on her health and relationships, and how she ultimately learned to slow down and align her life with her values.

Marcey’s story is a powerful reminder for Type A personalities to prioritize well-being over the relentless pursuit of more. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

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Marcey TedX Talk:

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Short cycles are wildly common after someone has recovered from hypothalamic amenorrhea.... but what is normal? Today I answer two listener questions that are good representations of a typical experience for someone who has restored their missing menstrual cycle but still having short periods or light bleeds.

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In this inspiring follow-up episode, Ashley reconnects with Sarah Maurer, a former client and past podcast guest, to explore life after recovery and motherhood. Sarah shares her incredible journey of recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea, conceiving naturally, and how her recovery prepared her for both pregnancy and the postpartum experience.

Together, they discuss how embracing recovery helped Sarah surrender to the needs of her body during pregnancy—resting more, honoring cravings, and focusing on nourishment. Postpartum, Sarah reflects on navigating the pressures of "bounce-back culture" while staying true to her values and prioritizing what her body and baby truly need.

Sarah also opens up about how healing her relationship with food, her body, and herself has transformed her life. Recovery didn’t just help her physically; it allowed her to become the present, joyful, and flexible mom she always wanted to be. Her story is a testament to the freedom and fulfillment that comes from doing the hard work of recovery.

This episode is packed with encouragement for anyone navigating recovery or new motherhood—don’t miss it!

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In this episode, Ashley sits down with registered dietitian and author Lily Nichols to discuss her insights on hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and the role of nutrition in recovery. Together, they dive into Lily's new book, Real Food for Fertility, and her latest webinar, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Optimizing Nutrition to Restore the Menstrual Cycle.

Lily shares her evidence-based yet practical perspective, emphasizing the power of nutrition for fertility. Whether you're navigating HA yourself or supporting others in recovery, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss!

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In this episode, Ashley chats with Kasey Shuler, personal trainer and co-founder of Joyful Healthful Co. Kasey shares her personal journey of navigating diet and fitness culture and how she ultimately found freedom and balance through a grace-fueled, intuitive approach to movement.

Together with her partner Aubrey, a registered dietitian, Kasey teaches women how to embrace joyful movement and eat well, guided by faith and body positivity. Tune in as Kasey discusses how her work empowers women to let go of restrictive health rules and instead embrace health rhythms that honor their bodies and God’s grace.

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Today I answer listener questions from people who are new to the world of hypothalamic amenorrhea and are trying to understand why they have a missing period, what they can do to bring their period back and how to keep it!

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Lot's of Q&A today all about HA recovery, of course...

Resources mentioned:

Get the free Recovery Ideas meal guide:

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Questions are:

1. How many minutes, sets, reps of exercise do you do? I don't know why wrapping my head around exercising differently is so hard. Thank you for your content! I'm binging on your videos

2. I have moved overseas 3 years ago (a completely different timezone) and wonder if this could be why my periods are still missing. 'm really wondering if living on a different timezone than where I grew up can throw things off this much or my body doesn't trust me when I'm alone?

3. Period recovery when everyone around you and in your household is extra "healthy"?

4. Figuring out if you have HA or insulin resistance or something else?

5. Is it ok if my exercise is still really light?

and more!

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Olivia is 25 years old and shares her story about developing hypothalamic amenorrhea! After receiving the wrong messages early on (like all of us, right?) she went through some serious turmoil to get the answers she really needed, which ended up coming from a helpful doctor. She got her period back really recently so shares the story fresh on her mind.

I hope you enjoy this show!

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Jalissa was in a recent Restore Your Fertility Group coaching program to get her missing period of 2 years back. She had tried to work through hypothalamic amenorrhea on her own, but notice herself being stubborn about the whole thing.

Finally she bit the bullet to join the program and do the work, and today she shares her story of how she developed in to an amenorrhea state and the changes she personally had to make to reverse out. She also shares how eye opening and life changing of an experience it has been for her!

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