Ep. 109/How to Support a Woman Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) | What Loved Ones Need to Know
If someone you love is recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), period loss, or disordered eating, this episode is for you. Cynthia Donovan shares what women in HA recovery wish their partners, parents, family, and friends understood about weight gain, food fears, exercise loss, fertility struggles, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm during recovery.
In this episode:
What NOT to say to someone recovering their period
Why comments like “you’re eating enough” can hurt recovery
How HA recovery impacts relationships and mental health
The emotional side of hypothalamic amenorrhea
How to truly support a woman recovering from HA
This episode is designed to help women feel seen while helping loved ones better understand the recovery journey.
And, be sure to refer back to Isabelle and Dylan's episode to hear more from a partner's perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-partners-perspective-navigating-love-and/id1623840946?i=1000649981061
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Apply for Recipe for a Period coaching w/Cynthia: https://www.periodnutritionist.com/applyforcoaching
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Trying +3 months to get your period back? Click here to download the Safety Worksheet
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