The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast

In this episode, Julia Jarriel shares her recovery journey, one marked by slow, steady progress that challenged her patience, but ultimately taught her that she isn't in control. As someone who was highly active and fueled well above 2,500 calories, Julia’s story reminds us that losing a period doesn't always look like "under-eating" and recovering it isn’t always fast, even when you're "doing everything right."

If you’re feeling stuck or wondering why your recovery feels slower than others’, this conversation will reassure you that slow doesn’t mean broken and that sometimes, the long road is exactly what your body (and mind) needs.

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It's possible to menstruate and have an awesome cycle without making it your life's dedicated mission. Today I will tell you the 8 ways I make this happen and I hope you'll take some of these on for yourself.

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Bethany thought she had done recovery “right” the first time. But when HA came back, so did the doubt, fear, and frustration, especially when she considered herself “healthy” by all standards. In this episode, Bethany shares her raw and honest story of battling food obsession, navigating recovery in a new season of life (post-marriage), and how support from the HA Society helped her finally find freedom, not just physically, but mentally.

If you’ve ever thought, “This shouldn’t be happening to me,” this one’s for you.

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Today I have some serious real talk for you if you're DIY'ing your recovery and it's been a while... WHY it's not working.

Hypothalamic amenorrhea is a huge challenge with ups and downs. It's scary and confusing and when you're doing it yourself there are some things you need to watch out for.

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After many years dealing with disordered eating behaviours topped off with a failed IVF attempt that left her basically traumatized, Liz had a lot of doubt that period recovery was possible for her.

But, with perseverance and relentless confidence from her coach when she didn't feel it, here we are!

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In this episode, Amy shares her journey from feeling stuck in a cycle of control to choosing healing and freedom through the Restore Your Fertility program. In the program she was faced with a choice point: continue chasing societal expectations or prioritize her health and the desire to start a family. Amy knew that in order to truly heal, she had to let go of control. With the support of coaching, she was able to release the pressure to look a certain way and focus on what really mattered. This is a powerful conversation about surrender, support, and choosing long-term wellbeing over short-term validation.

Our Next Restore Your Fertility Opens January 2026!

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Emily Knight is a strength and running coach who knows firsthand how easy it is for health, performance, and discipline to become all-consuming. As a former collegiate runner, she opens up about the toxic culture she was immersed in, her struggle with perfectionism, and how those patterns led to hypothalamic amenorrhea.

She tried to recover on her own, cutting back on training but afraid to eat more and found herself stuck. Even after her period returned, her cycles were irregular and she couldn’t get pregnant. That’s when she reached out to us for support.

In this episode, Emily shares what it took to move past fear, find true balance, and finally get pregnant. Her story is a powerful reminder that you can recover—even when movement feels like your whole identity. If you're a runner, this pod is for you!

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In this episode, Ellen shares her honest journey through IVF, body image, and eventual recovery. She opens up about the unexpected stress and rigidity of IVF, the pressure she felt to look a certain way during pregnancy, and the moment she hit rock bottom and chose recovery. Ellen also discusses her traumatic birth experience, turning to running as a coping mechanism, and how that ultimately led her back to the same unresolved struggles. She reflects on the mental side of recovery, the power of support, and the tools that helped her finally reconnect with her body. If you've ever thought pregnancy would “fix” your food and body image issues or you're stuck in the cycle of coping without healing, this episode is for you.

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In Part 2 of Kate’s story, we pick up where we left off. After 15 years without a period, Kate defied the odds once… but her journey didn’t stop there. In this episode, Kate opens up about multiple miscarriages, the pain of pregnancy loss, and the deep surrender that came with realizing she couldn't control the outcome.

She shares how her mindset shifted from control to trust, from fear to respect for her body’s wisdom. At the time of recording, Kate is 22 weeks pregnant and reflecting on what it really means to let go and support your body, even when the path is uncertain.

If you’ve struggled with fertility, loss, or letting go—this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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In this episode, Dani sits down with Alyssa Challey—former Restore Your Fertility client, HHAP student, and now a recovery coach. Alyssa shares her full HA journey, from life as a Division I college basketball player to losing her period and finding herself stuck in restriction, overexercise, and burnout.

She opens up about the pivotal mindset shifts she made inside Restore Your Fertility, what helped her actually let go of control, and how recovery transformed her so deeply she felt called to help others do the same.

If you're navigating HA and wondering if full recovery is possible, Alyssa's story is a powerful reminder that peace, freedom, and even purpose can be on the other side.

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