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The Period Recovery Podcast

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.

Nutrition Mindset Health & Fitness Health Wellness Mental Health
Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
92
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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5 Years to Get My Period Back, 10 Years of Truly Living —

5 Years to Get My Period Back, 10 Years of Truly Living — "This Is 40” Part 1: Losing my period

In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of turning 40, a milestone that often prompts deep self-reflection and reevaluation of life's priorities. 

I’m here to say that perfect fitnes…

00:44:03  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
Fuel, Freedom, and 20 More Points: How Sophie Got Her Life (and Period) Back

Fuel, Freedom, and 20 More Points: How Sophie Got Her Life (and Period) Back

Maintaining personal health can often feel like a secondary priority, especially if you have a physically demanding job. Sophie, a former military personnel, shares her transformative journey from st…

00:40:19  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
How Nervous System Healing Supports Period Recovery

How Nervous System Healing Supports Period Recovery

Imagine living in a world where your body feels like it's constantly on high alert, even when there's no immediate danger. This is the reality for many experiencing nervous system dysregulation. In a…

00:46:01  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, AI in Women's Health, and What Recovery Really Takes With Dr. Nicola Sykes

Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, AI in Women's Health, and What Recovery Really Takes With Dr. Nicola Sykes

Today we are so excited to have Dr. Nicola Sykes revisit the podcast! She's here to encourage women with a missing period to get the care they need by clearing up some all-too common misunderstanding…

00:57:40  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
From Wedding Weight Pressure to True Wellness: Kaitlin’s HA Recovery Story

From Wedding Weight Pressure to True Wellness: Kaitlin’s HA Recovery Story

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 …

00:48:44  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
Navigating Nutrition During Pregnancy

Navigating Nutrition During Pregnancy

In this podcast episode, Cynthia Donovan and Stephanie Lauri discuss the critical role of nutrition during pregnancy. They explore the gaps in prenatal nutrition education, the importance of balanced…

00:45:20  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Cortisol, Carbs & No Periods: What Female Athletes Need to Know

Cortisol, Carbs & No Periods: What Female Athletes Need to Know

In today’s episode, Cynthia Donovan, MS RD & Lindsey Cortes MS RD CSSD, dive into the overlooked connection between nutrition, cortisol, and period recovery—especially for active women and female ath…

00:49:35  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Losing My Period, Not My Identity

Losing My Period, Not My Identity

In this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Drew shares her experience working with Cynthia to regain her period. From conditioning to fixate on thinness to the misconceptions of healthy living, …

00:49:27  |   Thu 29 May 2025
Will I Ever Reach My Set Point?

Will I Ever Reach My Set Point?

Today Cynthia welcomes Caitie Corradino, the founder of Full Soul Nutrition to talk about the best ways to care for our bodies.​

Caitie is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eati…

00:50:50  |   Thu 15 May 2025
How Body Image Shapes Mental Health, Relationships & Self-Worth with Dr. Morgan Francis

How Body Image Shapes Mental Health, Relationships & Self-Worth with Dr. Morgan Francis

In this conversation Cynthia and Dr. Morgan Francis discuss the complexities of body image and its profound impact on mental health. They emphasize the importance of understanding body image beyond e…

00:26:58  |   Thu 01 May 2025
Reclaiming Femininity: The Journey of Period Loss

Reclaiming Femininity: The Journey of Period Loss

Silba is a behavioral scientist, somatic coach, and sensuality educator passionate about helping ambitious women with a big heart reconnect to their bodies, rekindle their pleasure, and reclaim their…

00:50:43  |   Thu 17 Apr 2025
Building a Strong Foundation for Future Performance

Building a Strong Foundation for Future Performance

Cynthia welcomes back the wonderful Elena Kunicki, RD to discuss trying to get your period back as an athlete or as an active person. We know it's a hard pill to swallow but we're big believers in re…

00:35:52  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
Getting My Period Back & Planning a Wedding- A Fairytale Ending!

Getting My Period Back & Planning a Wedding- A Fairytale Ending!

In this episode, Cynthia and Jayden discuss Jayden's inspiring journey through period recovery, her struggles with an eating disorder, and the joy of becoming pregnant. They explore the fears and cha…

00:41:29  |   Thu 20 Mar 2025
I Thought I'd Lose All My Fitness: The Real Story on Period Recovery, Running, and Preparing for Pregnancy

I Thought I'd Lose All My Fitness: The Real Story on Period Recovery, Running, and Preparing for Pregnancy

In this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Cynthia welcomes Beckah Sims, who shares her personal journey of recovery from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) and her experiences with disordered eating …

00:38:52  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
Breaking New Ground in HA Research: Dr. Shufelt on the REVEAL Registry & Period Recovery

Breaking New Ground in HA Research: Dr. Shufelt on the REVEAL Registry & Period Recovery

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A Recipe for a Period® Info Session on Feb 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM EST https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QdPiG_…

00:38:33  |   Thu 20 Feb 2025
Uncovering More Than Your Missing Period

Uncovering More Than Your Missing Period

A Recipe for a Period® Info Session on Feb 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM EST https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QdPiG_SfS4eB8klEmqjVBQ#/registration

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00:51:01  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
After 10 Years Without a Period, Kelsi Found a New Sense of Purpose and Accomplishment

After 10 Years Without a Period, Kelsi Found a New Sense of Purpose and Accomplishment

In this conversation, Kelsi shares her journey from living for athletic achievement to finding joy in so many new areas of her life including motherhood, friend and family relationships and higher ed…

00:53:57  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
When Period Recovery Give You MORE Than Exercise Back

When Period Recovery Give You MORE Than Exercise Back

Celebrating her three-year anniversary of getting her period back, in this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Grace shares her inspiring journey of recovering her menstrual health. 

Grace reflect…

00:47:17  |   Thu 26 Dec 2024
Holiday Recovery Tips for Active Women: How to Stay on Track While Regaining Your Period

Holiday Recovery Tips for Active Women: How to Stay on Track While Regaining Your Period

In this episode of the Period Recovery Podcast, Cynthia discusses the challenges women face during the holiday season while recovering their periods. 

She addresses family dynamics, the emotional toll…

00:50:14  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
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