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The Period Recovery Podcast

Cynthia Donovan
Period Recovery
Nutrition
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Body Image
Mental Health
Fertility
Menstrual Health
Disordered Eating
Eating Disorders
Exercise
Pregnancy
Intuitive Eating
Women's Health
Set Point Weight
Hormonal Health
PCOS
IVF
Menstrual Cycle
Weight Loss
Motherhood

Welcome to The Period Recovery Podcast, hosted by Cynthia Donovan, Registered Dietitian and Period Recovery expert. This podcast is dedicated to helping women restore their menstrual cycle, balance hormones, and rebuild a healthy relationship with food, body, and exercise.

Each week, Cynthia shares science-based education, real client stories, and practical strategies to help you understand why yo... more

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Latest Episodes

This is Part 3 of my personal hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery story.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 and Part 2 yet, go back and start there. In those episodes, I share how I lost my period, struggled with infertility, was diagnosed with hypothal... more

What if the diagnosis you've been given isn't the whole story?

Kayla spent years believing her missing period was caused by stress, work, and travel. After developing an eating disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing a significant amount of we... more

What happens after you get your period back?

Getting a period after hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) can feel like the ultimate finish line. But as Ali discovered, getting your cycle back is just the beginning.

Ali is back on The Period Recovery Podcas... more

What happens when your identity has always been tied to being an athlete?

In this deeply meaningful conversation, Cynthia sits down with former Division I tennis player, author, speaker, and eating disorder advocate Betsy Brenner to discuss how year... more

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Recent Guests

Betsy Brenner
Author and former D1 athlete advocating for recovery from eating disorders
Author, The Longest Match, Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife
Episode: The Hidden Eating Disorder in Athletes: Why It Can Show Up in Midlife with Betsy Brenner
Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt
Researcher leading HA studies at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Episode: What Does the Latest Research Actually Say About Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)?
Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
Author of Sick Enough; expert in eating disorders medicine
Gaudiani Clinic
Episode: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Why You Can Lose Your Period Without an Eating Disorder | Dr. Jen Gaudiani
Sally Davidson
Breathwork and nervous system regulation expert; conscious embodiment leadership coach
Rooted Soul; breathwork educator
Episode: Missing Your Period? Nervous System Regulation, Breathwork Support Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
Caitie Corradino
Registered dietitian nutritionist, body image counselor, and yoga teacher
Full Soul Nutrition
Episode: Why Slowing Down Feels So Hard & Why Your Body Needs It To Get Your Period Back w/ Caitie Corradino
Greta Jarvis
Founder of the Center for Active Women, Intuitive Eating Counselor and Integrative Health Coach
Center for Active Women
Episode: Empowering Female Athletes: The Hidden Impact of Missing Periods
Silba Stafler
Guest coach and expert in pleasure and intimacy
Episode: The Link Between Pleasure, Period Loss, and Coming Home to Your Body
Kelly Burnett
Nervous system coach who helps women self-heal from anxiety, chronic symptoms, and burnout through brain retraining and somatic work.
Kelly Burnett Health
Episode: How Nervous System Healing Supports Period Recovery
Dr. Nicola Sykes
Expert in hypothalamic amenorrhea and author of No Period, Now What.
No Period, Now What
Episode: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, AI in Women's Health, and What Recovery Really Takes With Dr. Nicola Sykes

Host

Cynthia Donovan
Host and period recovery expert; leads discussions on hypothalamic amenorrhea, nutrition, nervous-system regulation, and recovery strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Real Information !

    As a fellow RD in the space of recovery, Cynthia is amazing !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fellow Dietitian
    United States10 months ago
  • Outstanding

    This gives me hope, courage and a sense of community. I hope to connect with you Cynthia!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShanMac12
    United States2 years ago
  • I May Have Binged Listened…

    This podcast has been such an ally during my period recovery journey. Cynthia and her guests offer incredible wisdom, and the conversations make me feel less alone in this process. If you're feeling isolated in your own recovery, this podcast is definitely for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K3414
    Canada2 years ago
  • Life Changing Podcast

    I am so grateful for podcasts like these… I am struggling with HA for more than 7 years and Cynthia’s podcast gives me hope to recover. I’ve found here a lot of tips and guidance how to survive in recovery process. All of the stories from women who have fully recovered are really hearth-warming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patrycjaa07
    Poland2 years ago
  • Very wise and informative!

    Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lolal1010281
    United States2 years ago

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The host's expertise and real-user stories deliver hope and concrete steps.
Listeners praise practical, science-based guidance that's empathetic and honest.
Audiences value the compassionate, non-shaming approach to recovery and body image.

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Life After HA Recovery: Getting Your Period Back, Rebuilding Body Trust & Getting Pregnant Naturally
Q: How did you handle the anxiety and identity shifts from HA recovery to being pregnant?
She explains shifting from a rigid, 'robotic' routine to a more intuitive approach—honoring rest, enjoying meals, and letting the body guide exercise and activity.
Life After HA Recovery: Getting Your Period Back, Rebuilding Body Trust & Getting Pregnant Naturally
Q: What happens after you get your period back that changes your day-to-day life?
Ali describes newfound freedom, better trust in her body, and the ability to rest without anxiety, while still maintaining a healthy, balanced approach to food and movement.
I Had Abs, But I Lost Myself | How HA Recovery Changed Everything
Q: What does life look like on the other side of recovery?
More lightness in daily life and work, easier social experiences, ability to enjoy travel and food without fear, and a renewed sense of self-worth and joy.
I Had Abs, But I Lost Myself | How HA Recovery Changed Everything
Q: What finally helped you relinquish control and move toward recovery?
Support from a community and professional guidance, including feedback from Kellan the dietitian, and the realization that external validation isn't the marker of recovery—tuning into one's internal cues and slow, sustained changes mattered more.
I Had Abs, But I Lost Myself | How HA Recovery Changed Everything
Q: What was missing even after increasing food and rest?
Nervous system regulation and the need to reconnect with her body in a compassionate way, not just control through numbers or routines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Period Recovery Podcast

What is The Period Recovery Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on restoring menstrual health through evidence-based nutrition, nervous-system regulation, and compassionate coaching. Episodes blend science, clinical insights, and real client stories to explain why periods go missing and how to recover naturally, with a strong emphasis on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes. Listeners often gain practical strategies for restoration, hormonal balance, and healthier relationships with food, body, and exercise. A standout theme is empowering women to understand their bodies, navigate medical systems thoughtfully, and pursue fertility or health goals without sacrificing wellbeing. The format tends to feature expert perspectives alongside lived-experience journeys, offering... more

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1. The Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Podcast
2. Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast
3. Eat More Carbs | A Period Recovery Podcast
4. The Holistic Period Recovery Podcast
5. The EMPWR Podcast

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2. Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt
3. Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
4. Sally Davidson
5. Caitie Corradino
6. Greta Jarvis
7. Silba Stafler
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