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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New around here? Not sure if you have Hypothalamic Amenorrhea — or feeling dismissed by your doctor?
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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. 18 / How Lindsey Got Her Period Back + 3 Pregnancies
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. 17 / How Julia Got Her Period Back + Got Pregnant.
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. 16 / PCOS or HA- What do I really have?
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. 15 / How To Get Comfortable With Eating More Than You Think You Should
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. 14 / Learning What Low Intensity Exercise Looks Like with Dr. Ashley Moody
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. 13 / How To Cope With Feeling Unproductive When Taking a Break From Exercise
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. 12 / How Rema Didn't Let Her Wedding Stop Her From Getting Her Period 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. 11 / The Connection with binge eating & missing periods
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. 10 / The Last Piece of my Missing Period Puzzle with former Client, Alissa
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. 9 / I’ve Been Told My Missing Period Is Not a Problem
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. 8 / Don't let the fear of weight gain stop you from getting your period back
I’m so excited about today’s episode with Florence Gillet. She shares her story of getting her period back and realizing she had never dealt with her emotional problems from her past. She shares how she recovered from society’s negative messages; you can do the same.
Ep.7 / Being a personal trainer during period recovery- Ali's Story
This is a very special episode for me. It features one of my previous clients, Ali. Ali initially believed she was in good condition as a personal trainer & health nut, but the absence of her period made her realize something wasn't right. She was working as a personal trainer while she recovered from her period.
Ep.6 / How Your Weight Can Impact the Medical Care you Receive
Do you dread going to the doctor's office and standing on the scale? Is it legal to decline to be weighed at the doctor's office? Is there a link between our weight and our health? Dr. Maggie Landes joins us today to discuss her journey as a doctor in discovering the truth about the connection between weight and health.
Ep.5/ Your Missing Period is NOT Your Fault
In this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, we will discuss the harms that have resulted in period problems for women. There are several factors, but diet culture, childhood lessons, and a lack of self-care are just a few. Today, we'll look at how these factors affect our life and why it's not your fault if you don't get your period.
Ep.4/ Kait’s Recovery Story
First, It is a BONUS episode for YOU, but I also have an extraordinary guest today! My former client Kait is joining me on this special episode. Kait is a nurse who has suffered from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). In this episode, Kate shares her story, how she faced her fears, and how amazing her life is now.
Ep.3/ The biggest period recovery fear with molly siefert
Molly & I give you practical tips to overcome this fear & so much more. Molly talks about the challenges of buying new clothes and the permission we need to give ourselves to gain weight & start living again.
Ep.2/ No Period? Now What with Dr. Nicola Sykes (Rinaldi)
I'm super excited about my guest on the show today, Nicola Rinaldi, Ph.D. Together, We take a deep dive on Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), the book she co-authored - No Period Now What, and much more!
Ep.1/ My Personal Period Recovery Journey
In Episode 1 of the Period Recovery Podcast, I share my own personal recovery story from a missing period ( Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA)