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. 34 /Understanding the Athletic Body: Insights on Training, Recovery, and Menstrual Health with Lindsey
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. 33 /Becoming a Mom After Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Kristin's Inspiring 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. 32 /Escaping the Exercise Guilt Trap with Sam Christy
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. 31 /Understanding Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Unmasking the Physical & Emotional Impact
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. 30 /Embracing Your Body’s Needs During the Summer with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
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. 29 /Resilience & Healing: Diane's Quest for Period Recovery Answers and Success
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. 28 /Nourishing Body & Mind: Intuitive Eating for 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. 27 /My Period is BACK! But am I ovulating?
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. 26 /turning a Challenge into an Opportunity: Period Loss to a Mom of Two & a Cheerleading Business!
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. 25 /How a global pandemic and anxiety Impacted one woman's Period Health?
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. 24 /Missing Periods & Heart Health with Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt
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. 23 /“Hypothalma-what?! Understanding and empathizing with someone you love whose health has been impacted by HA
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. 22 /ADHD & Missing Periods with Registered Dietitian Becca King
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. 21 /How Cornelia modified her lifestyle to get her 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. 20 /Signs You are Getting Closer to a 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. 19 /Missing Period Digestion Troubles Explained w/Dr. Heather Finley
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. 18 / How Lindsey Got Her Period Back + 3 Pregnancies
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. 17 / How Julia Got Her Period Back + Got Pregnant.
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. 16 / PCOS or HA- What do I really have?
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. 15 / How To Get Comfortable With Eating More Than You Think You Should
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.