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. 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.
Ep. 70/Taking Back Our Health: The Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign Doctors Ignore
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. 69/Stronger, Healthier, and Balanced: Getting Your Period Back As An Active Woman
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. 68/Learning to Let Go, the Key to Recovery and Being Real with Yourself with Mom-to-Be, Tatyana
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. 67/Debunking Myths About Libido and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with The Labido Fairy
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. 66/The 5 Mistakes That Are Keeping Your Period From Coming 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. 65/When You Don't Always Lose Your Period in 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. 64/Will This Ever End? Finding Meaning in the Unknown & Challenges of 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. 63/Will I Ever Like My Body?
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. 62/When Getting Your Period Back is Getting Your Life Back with Erietta
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. 61/Perimenopause or 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. 60/The 5 Biggest Myths in 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. 59/Regaining Your Period and Getting Pregnant Again with Bailee
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. 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.