THE Period RECOVERY PODCAST
New episodes every two weeks!
Welcome to The Period Recovery Podcast: your go-to space for real talk, science-backed strategies, and heartfelt stories about getting your period (and fertility) back for good.
I’m your host, Cynthia Donovan, Registered Dietitian, period recovery and fertility expert, and founder of Recipe for a Period® method. After personally struggling with hypothalamic amenorrhea and the grief of missing my period and not knowing if I could ever get pregnant, I made it my mission to support other women to get their period back, their confidence with eating + exercising, and their freedom with their body.
Each episode, I’ll break down the why behind your missing period and what actually works to restore it. Whether your goal is to get your period back naturally, support your fertility, or finally stop obsessing over calories and workouts, you’ll get the tools and encouragement you need to take the next step.
No more stressing. No more guessing.
Just real, honest guidance, so you can get your period (and your life) back.
🎙️ New episodes drop every other Thursday — tune in and start healing, one step at a time.
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Clear signs to look for, what tests actually matter, and how to take the first steps toward getting your period back (without the guesswork). 💛
Ep. 90/5 Years to Get My Period Back, 10 Years of Truly Living — “This Is 40” Part 1: Losing my period
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 89/Fuel, Freedom, and 20 More Points: How Sophie Got Her Life (and Period) Back
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 88/How Nervous System Healing Supports Period Recovery
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 87/Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, AI in Women's Health, and What Recovery Really Takes With Dr. Nicola Sykes
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 86/From Wedding Weight Pressure to True Wellness: Kaitlin’s HA Recovery Story
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 85/Navigating Nutrition During Pregnancy
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 84/Cortisol, Carbs, and No Periods: What Female Athletes Need to Know
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 83/Losing My Period, Not My Identity
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 82/Will I Ever Reach My Set Point?
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 81/How Body Image Shapes Mental Health, Relationships & Self-Worth with Dr. Morgan Francis
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 80/Reclaiming Femininity: The Journey of Period Loss (Copy)
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 79/Building a Strong Foundation for Future Performance
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 78/Getting My Period Back & Planning a Wedding- A Fairytale Ending!
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 77/I Thought I'd Lose All My Fitness: The Real Story on Period Recovery, Running, and Preparing for Pregnancy
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 76/Breaking New Ground in HA Research: Dr. Shufelt on the REVEAL Registry & Period Recovery
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 75/Uncovering More Than Your Missing Period
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 74/After 10 Years Without a Period, Kelsi Found a New Sense of Purpose and Accomplishment
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 73/When Period Recovery Give You MORE Than Exercise Back
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 72/Holiday Recovery Tips for Active Women: How to Stay on Track While Regaining Your Period
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.
Ep. 71/Overcoming Period Loss: Sam's Journey to Regain Her Menstrual Cycle After Bodybuilding, Birth Control, and Disordered Eating
In this week’s solo episode, I discuss the myths and false information I was given when missing a period. Along with clarifying some of the lies that health professionals have told multiple people, I’ll give the TRUTH about your missing period.