Dr. Kelsey is a licensed Naturopathic Physician from Portland, OR, who specializes in fertility + menstrual health. Balancing roles as a devoted mother of 2 and a thriving practitioner, she weaves comprehensive medical expertise with a holistic approach that nurtures physical, emotional, + energetic wellness. In both her busy private practice and nationwide support for couples, she sees the incredible impact digestive + hormone health have on women's health + fertility. She is very passionate...

Have you been told your labs are normal, but still missing your period? In this solo episode I’m going to walk you through what typical labs look like with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. In this Episode Why labs can be “normal,” but you’re still missing your period Best labs to have to done to distinguish between HA and PCOS When to test Progesterone to confirm ovulation What does low AMH mean with HA? Is it possible to improve low AMH? Pros/cons of using labs to assess your progress in...

Beth is a registered nurse and nursing professor with a background in obstetrical nursing from just outside St. Louis, Missouri. In an effort to "get in the best shape possible" before she and her husband tried to conceive, she unintentionally set herself down a path of severe disordered eating, over exercise, and consequently developed HA. After two years of no period returning after coming off hormonal birth control, seeking fertility assistance with a REI, and attempting recovery on her...

Courtney is a registered nurse and women’s fitness specialist. She provides sustainable fitness programs for women by incorporating menstrual cycle periodization, which means timing your workouts to the four phases of your cycle. As a mom and former athlete, she’s passionate about making fitness accessible to real-world women who are tired of burnout but want to feel strong and healthy. ‌ In this Episode: Overcoming an ED and becoming a health expert Why there’s a need to train around...

Jean wrestled with an eating disorder and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea from her late teens until her 30s. She started working with Lindsey at age 30 with the hopes of becoming pregnant. After over a decade of period loss, excessive exercise, and a complicated relationship with food, she was not only able to regain her cycle, but she is now 32 weeks pregnant with a healthy, happy, amazing baby girl! Jean lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and two dogs, and plans to get back into her work as a...

Dr. Goldstein is the founding physician of Beverly Hills Fertility. She is one of the most trusted names in fertility and is highly recommended by her patients for her communication, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Dr. Goldstein obtained her MD from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and is a double board-certified OB-GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist. In an industry that is continually becoming less personalized, Dr. Goldstein is proof that you can provide...

Kelly has been a physical therapist for 7 years and lives in eastern Pennsylvania w/her husband of 5 years. Shortly after getting married, Kelly lost her period due to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. After months of trying recovery on her own, Kelly joined Lindsey's program in the summer of 2023 after realizing she couldn’t keep putting recovery on the back burner if she wanted to get pregnant ASAP. By the end of the summer, Kelly had not only gotten her period back, she found out she was pregnant!...

Join me and my friend Cynthia Donovan, aka the Period Nutritionist, as we discuss the gaps we see currently in our healthcare system with properly diagnosing and treating Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and our hope for how our new program, Period Recovery Practitioner will help to better educate and equip healthcare professionals. ‌ In This Episode: Statistics on the prevalence of HA Why all healthcare providers need to know about HA What you won’t learn in books and research papers ...

Join me for a casual conversation with my friend Kristen Kelly who I met through HA recovery 7 years ago! We review our experiences coming to terms with an HA diagnosis, what recovery looks and feels like now versus then, and our reflections on how recovery has changed our lives for the better. In this Episode: Two very different paths that led to period loss Being honest with yourself and navigating PCOS misdiagnosis Challenges of going straight from recovery into pregnancy How to...

Cory Ruth is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and women's health expert. Cory is the founder and principal of The Women's Dietitian and Instagram account @thewomensdietitian, a private practice and digital platform for women seeking nutrition support for hormone balance, PCOS, fertility, and weight management. She specializes in PCOS and nutrition therapy for infertility and assisted reproductive technology. Cory is also the creator of the successful online programs The PCOS Boss...

Rachel is a pediatric speech-language pathologist who lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with her husband, Alec, and their dog, Sloane. Rachel grew up with a very positive relationship around food and exercise; however, her desire to "lose a little weight for senior prom" spiraled into an eating disorder, and she was diagnosed with anorexia in her freshman year of college. After going through treatment and weight restoration, her period never returned. She was placed on birth control and...

Abbie Attwood is an anti-diet, weight-inclusive nutritionist with a master of science in nutrition. She is also a body image coach, business owner, obsessed dog mom, and lover of the outdoors. Abbie worked in healthcare policy and at start-ups for a decade before returning to graduate school. The decision to change careers was a result of her own battle with disordered eating, a slew of injuries, and several autoimmune disease diagnoses. She is passionate about helping others heal from...

Andrea Hunter is originally from Colombia but has been in the US since 2010. In 2014, she met the two loves of her life: her husband, Zach, and running. As a goal-oriented person, Andrea set a goal to run the 6 major marathons in Boston, Chicago, NY, London, Berlin, and Tokyo. She pushed herself to the limit, overstressing her body through training, keeping her food intake very meticulous and just enough to fuel her runs. It wasn’t until she and Zach decided they wanted to start a family that...

For almost 20 years, Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN, has advanced the health and empowerment of thousands of clients, patients, peers, and mentees by fusing her expertise in nutritional science, functional medicine, and evidence-based holistic solutions. While currently on sabbatical from private practice work, Ayla owns and serves as the practice director of Boston Functional Nutrition, an integrative, functional nutrition practice specializing in women's health and infertility. She is also a...

Join me as I talk through various factors that play into how long it may take your body to recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and have a healthy period again. In this Episode How eating disorders play into period loss Can you permanently damage your hypothalamus? Why you can get to a healthy weight and still not see your period return Fast versus slow responders to a proper recovery plan The #1 thing that will delay your time to recovery Understanding and accepting what’s...

Robin is a proud mother of a 14-month-old boy and is expecting baby number 2 in February. She works full full-time time as a surgeon. She was a competitive gymnast growing up and a three-season athlete throughout high school. After her competitive athletic career, she struggled with disordered eating and exercise addiction. When preparing to start her family, she was diagnosed with hypothalamic amenorrhea. ‌ In this Episode The impact coaches can have on food and body image Why even...

Dr. Samantha Briguglio is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of Walk the Natural Path Hormone Health and Fertility Care. She began her practice because of her passion for helping women achieve their wellness and fertility goals. As an ND, she is licensed to treat – and teach – patients from a mindset of natural healing that treats the root cause of symptoms. ‌ In this Episode: Pros/cons of IVF Most common causes of “unexplained” infertility Understanding AMH and what it means When to...

Summer Mastain is an actor and acting coach living in Los Angeles with her husband, Schuyler. Thanks to Lindsey, Emily, and period recovery, Schuyler and Summer are expecting their first child in September 2023. NYU Tisch alumni. Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kansas City Chiefs fanatic. ‌ In this Episode: What it really feels like to go through IVF (twice) Why period recovery shouldn’t be your plan B Overcoming pressures to be thin in the acting world How to get pregnant on your first...

Join me for a deep dive into what body systems suffer the most when you aren’t getting your period. We’ll discuss the short-term and long-term health consequences of remaining in a low estrogen state as well as the psychological impact amenorrhea can have on your body. If you’re struggling with finding motivation with choosing recovery from HA, this episode will help outline why recovery is worth it for your body, your mind, your relationships, and your future. ‌ In this Episode: The...

Sophia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who specializes in women's fertility. Her greatest area of expertise is helping women tailor their nutrition to their lifestyle and support healthy progesterone production, strengthen their luteal phase, and increase their chance of a healthy implantation and pregnancy. ‌ In this Episode: What low Progesterone can look Best way to test Progesterone Signs you may be pushing yourself too hard in the gym Biggest mistakes about...

Tune into this month’s solo episode as I walk through the differences between Lactational Amenorrhea and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea to help you understand if/when you can expect to get your period back postpartum. I will also be answering a few listener questions, so be sure to listen until the very end! ‌ In this episode: What is lactational amenorrhea? The “hormone reset” theory after having a baby When you should expect your first postpartum period How to avoid relapsing back into HA...

Jenna Werner is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and owner of Happy Strong Healthy, a weight-neutral, behavior-focused, health-first, mindful eating private practice that works to help clients heal their relationship with food, fitness, body, and self. Jenna is also the co-host of the What the Actual Fork podcast, a platform that uses research, experience, and fun to help all humans realize that they are made for so much more than chasing a smaller body. Jenna loves food and helping...

Haley Pope is originally from Virginia but is currently deployed in the U.S. Navy. She loves Jesus, the beach, baking, yoga, and spending time with loved ones. She has also been a fitness and nutrition junkie her whole life. So much so that her friends, family, and co-workers all referred to her as a “health freak.” Unbeknownst to them, this was masking an eating disorder that turned into HA. Haley didn’t have a cycle for 5 years. When she asked doctors about her missing period, she was told...

Welcome to a new episode of the Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast. In today's episode, we are going to talk about Exercise Addiction. In this Episode Understanding what exercise addiction looks like Why Exercise Addiction isn’t a stand-alone issue How exercise addiction plays into period loss Red flags for exercise addiction When a full exercise break may be necessary My approach for healing from exercise addiction Connect with...