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The Period Recovery PodcastAuthor: Cynthia Donovan
Welcome to the Period Recovery podcast. Here is where your host Cynthia Registered Dietitian Period Recovery expert, will discuss the reality, ups & downs & life-changing journey of getting your period back and finding balance with food, body & exercise. After overcoming missing period issues of her own, Cynthia started to help women across the world get their periods back for good & restore their health & fertility through her unique methodology for period recovery. Cynthia breaks down the science into simple-to-follow ways so that you can understand why your period is missing (still) and what you can do to get your period back every month (or get pregnant if that's your goal). It's time to stop stressing & guessing & get your period & your life back! Tune in every other Thursday & feel empowered to take action to get your period back for good with all the tips, information & stories Cynthia is sharing. Follow Cynthia on Instagram @period.nutritionist or visit her website www.periodnutritionist.com. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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From Wedding Weight Pressure to True Wellness: Kaitlin’s HA Recovery Story
Episode 86
Wednesday, 9 July, 2025
Our conversation today is so relatable. In this episode, Cynthia interviews Kaitlin Feda about her journey recovering her menstrual cycle after experiencing period loss due to restrictive eating and exercise habits. Kaitlin shares her struggles with body image, the impact of societal pressures, and the importance of community support during her recovery. She discusses the emotional challenges of repairing relationships on the other side of HA. The conversation emphasizes the significance of self-acceptance, the benefits of recovery, and the transformative power of prioritizing health over appearance.Takeaways:DIY period recovery vs. having the guidance and support of providers, practitioners and a community. Diet restriction and body obsession before a big event like a wedding can cause HA.Kaitlin was diagnosed with PCOS after not getting her period for six months.She experienced a binge-restrict cycle that controlled her life, but Kaitlin found support in a community of women going through similar experiences.The comments from others about her body were difficult to navigate during recovery. Positive body comments can perpetuate an eating disorder.Kaitlin found joy in life after letting go of body obsession, following the example of her sister and many in the Period Recovery Community. Kaitlin's relationships improved significantly after recovery.The journey to recovery was not easy, but it was worth it.Apply for coaching w/Cynthia: https://0u8h3wddwmr.typeform.com/StrategyCallDiscover the truth about HA: click the link to download Cynthia's fact sheet that debunks common myths and misinformation! Website: https://www.periodnutritionist.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/period.nutritionistFor the full show notes - please visit my website: periodnutritionist.com
