The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast

Today I answer listener Q&A's with a few underlying themes:- does my short height make a difference for how much I need to eat to get my period back?- My step count is above 5k, 10k, 11k and 13k.Enjoy!Jool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

Nina spent 5–6 years stuck in hypothalamic amenorrhea, convinced she was the “healthiest” she’d ever been. What started as clean eating and exercise quickly turned into control, fear, and denial—excusing behaviors she thought made her thrive. Deep down, she was terrified to let go… but eventually, she did.In this episode, Nina shares how body image struggles, fear of losing control, and years of excuses kept her stuck—and what finally helped her recover.If you’ve ever felt “too afraid to let go” in recovery, Nina’s story will resonate deeply.Jool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

Today Ashley and Dani talk about one of the future avenues of HA coaching, which is the introduction of GLP-1 shots into the market and the use of HRT as both a weight loss and recovery "tool". We also touch on the rise of "early menopause" and how this is actually HA in disguise... keeping recovery coaches in business.Holistic HA Practitioner Certification:https://holistichapractitioner.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

In this episode, Carin—host of Is It Hot or Just Me?—joins Ashley to share her personal journey from entrepreneurship to navigating menopause. She opens up about how she realized she was in perimenopause and the unexpected parallels between perimenopause and hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA).If you’re curious about the overlap between these two experiences and what they can teach us about women’s health, this conversation is a must-listen.Learn more about Carin + Is It Hot or Just Me?:https://hotorjustme.com/https://www.instagram.com/hotorjustme/Carin TIME Magazine Article:https://time.com/7019600/perimenopause-signs-symptoms/Learn about the Holistic HA Practitioner Certificationhttps://holistichapractitioner.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://www.instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_/https://instagram.com/itsmishigarciahttps://instagram.com/abbylowekeyThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

In this episode, Dani sits down with Holly as she opens up about her HA recovery journey. From growing up insecure and that manifesting into the high-achiever, to controlling food and exercise in college, Holly shares how she lost her period and was repeatedly dismissed by doctors because she was a normal BMI and didn’t “look skinny enough.” She talks about the hard reality of letting go of her fit-girl identity, the breakthroughs she found in recovery, and how the HHAP Certification gave her the tools and confidence to turn her healing into her career. Now, as a certified Holistic Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Practitioner, Holly is helping other women walk the same path she once did.Connect With Holly:https://Instagram.com/ha.recovery.hollyLearn about the Holistic HA Practitioner Certificationhttps://holistichapractitioner.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/itsmishigarciahttps://instagram.com/abbylowekeyThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

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 Traininghttps://holistichapractitioner.com/coachtrainingLearn about the Holistic HA Practitioner Certificationhttps://holistichapractitioner.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/itsmishigarciahttps://instagram.com/abbylowekeyThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

In this episode, Mishi sits down with her Restore Your Fertility client Maren to share a powerful story of resilience and transformation. After years of pushing her body, the loss of a fallopian tube, and living in a deep deficit, Maren was left struggling with debilitating eczema and no period. Desperate to feel better and be present with her family, she faced the fears of weight gain and leaned into the mindset shifts recovery required. Today, Maren is thriving with clear skin, restored ovulation, and a deep connection to her body that allows her to live freely without fear.Jool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

In this episode, Ashley is joined by her client Bethany, who shares how losing her period became the wake-up call that led her back to true health and spiritual alignment. She opens up about surrendering to recovery by eating more, resting, and trusting the unknown...even when it felt uncomfortable. Through that journey, Bethany learned to embrace discomfort and now applies that resilience to every area of her life. If you’ve ever feared letting go of control, her story will remind you that healing can be the catalyst for the life you’ve been craving.Connect w/Bethany here:https://bdfennessey1234.wordpress.com/Jool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

In this episode I am giving you the audio from two YouTube Q&A's I did. Visit us on YouTube for the originalshttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffQ&A 1: 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!Q&A 2: 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.Jool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

In this episode, Dani sits down with Abby, one of our newest HA Society coaches, for a fresh Q&A session. Together they tackle big topics like accepting weight gain in recovery, reframing body image struggles, and understanding how low progesterone impacts your health.Jool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/itsmishigarcia/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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

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.Jool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

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.Check out Stop Being PerfectJool Wellness:https://www.joolwellness.com/Discount Code: HASOCIETYJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

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.Jool Wellness - Use HASOCIETY for 12% offhttps://joolwellness.comJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

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.Is Recovery Coaching Right For You?http://thehasociety.com/is-coaching-rightWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

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!Jool Wellness:https://www.joolwellness.com/Discount Code: HASOCIETYJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

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!Jool Wellness:https://www.joolwellness.com/Discount Code: HASOCIETYJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

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!Connect with Emily here:https://www.instagram.com/knight__fit/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knight-fit/id1719649709Jool Wellness:https://www.joolwellness.com/Discount Code: HASOCIETYJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

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.Join The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

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.Join The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_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.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations

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.Restore Your Fertility is open for enrollment and starts June 17th:https://www.thehasociety.com/restore-applicationBecome an HA Recovery Coach:https://www.holistichapractitioner.com/Connect with Alyssa:https://wholecyclehealth.comhttps://instagram.com/wholecyclehealthJoin The HA Societyhttp://thehasociety.com/joinWork 1:1 with us to get your period backhttp://thehasociety.com/coachingVisit us on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/c/danisheriffFollow us on IGhttp://instagram.com/thehasocietyhttp://instagram.com/danisheriffhttps://instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_https://www.instagram.com/rosay.way_wellness/The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-podcast/donations