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. 58/How Chinese Medicine and FAM can support 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. 57/Conquering Weight Gain Fear and Embracing Body Acceptance in 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. 56/Tangible Steps for Overcoming Ambivalence Toward 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. 54/Birth Control and Informed Consent: Navigating the Complexities of Women's Health with Nicole Bendayan
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. 53/A Marathon Runner's Race to 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. 52/From the Partner's Perspective: Navigating Love and HA Recovery with Isabelle's Husband Dylan
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. 51/What Happens When Period Recovery Takes Longer Than Expected: Isabelle's 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. 50/Leading the Way with HA Diagnosis & Research with Dr. Christiana 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. 49/Busy Mom of 3: When Period Recovery Takes Longer Than Expected
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. 48/When Being TOO Healthy Becomes Unhealthy & Causes Period Loss
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.
BONUS/Bridging the Gap in Practitioner Care 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. 47 /Going the Naturopathic Route with Dr. Kela
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. 46 /How This Runner Recovered Her Period In Less Than 8 Weeks
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. 45 /From Therapy to Recovery: Emily Everton on her HA journey and Pelvic Floor + Nervous System 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. 44 /Embracing the Holidays with a Missing Period; Important tips to get you through & beyond to 2024 !
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. 43 /Can you get your period back while Breastfeeding? Brittany’s 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. 42 /Beyond the Label: Embracing Body Image & a Missing Period with Jenna Cors
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. 41 /One Year of Regular Periods: Katrina’s Journey from No Periods to Regular Consistent Cycles
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. 40 /Syncing Steps and Cycles: A Dance Scientist's Perspective
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. 39 /A Deeper Dive into HA : Exploring Metabolism, Hormones and Medical Complications
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.