64 episodios
Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast Lindsey Lusson
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- Salud y forma física
Welcome to the Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast! Here we discuss the challenging, rewarding, and life changing process of recovering your period and finding freedom with food and exercise. Whether you’re hoping to regain your cycle and get your health on track or you're ready to become a momma- this podcast is for you.
While the recovery process isn't always rainbows and butterflies, it’s my hope to bring you both information and inspiration during your own recovery journey. I’m your host, Registered Dietitian and fellow HA woman Lindsey Lusson.
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Ep 58: Marathon runner to momma: Healing from disordered eating and miscarriage trauma
Sam lives in Charlotte, NC, with her husband and GSP dog, Millie. She was a collegiate runner turned marathon runner, which inevitably led to disordered eating and unhealthy exercise habits. In January of 2023, she and her husband decided they wanted to start their family. After going off birth control, it became clear this wasn't going to be easy, as her period was nonexistent. Over 10 years of a missing period, Sam was able to recover her cycle naturally through the Food Freedom Fertility Society and is now happy to share she is expecting her first baby boy in September.
In this Episode:
The athletic background that can set the stage for period loss
Red flags of hormone imbalances that are often brushed under the rug
Why your Obgyn won’t be the one to tell you how to get your period back
Why you can get weight and still not get your period back
The mental prison of disordered eating and exercise obsession
Overcoming the fear of what others will think if you gain weight
Why it’s so hard to push yourself to eat enough when you’re working on your own
Getting pregnant again after loss and avoiding relapses into disordered eating
The magic of getting a positive pregnancy and re-establishing trust in your body
Connect with Lindsey:
Instagram: @food.freedom.fertility
Website: www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/
Twitter: @lindseylusson
Tiktok: @food.freedom.fertility
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Ep 57: Root Causes of Period Loss and Infertility
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 about bridging gaps in comprehensive healthcare, empowering women with education, and nourishing the transition into Parenthood.
In this episode:
Can micronutrient deficiencies cause amenorrhea?
Simple ways to incorporate mindfulness to support nervous system regulation
The best ways to support your detox pathways
Ways to limit endocrine-disrupting chemicals to support your fertility
Signs of lingering low hormone levels even when you are getting your period
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency vs. Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
How often to test your hormones to get a full picture of your fertility
Financial considerations during your fertility journey
Products we’re loving: Tempdrop
Use code “AFfoodfreedomfertility” for 10% off
Connect with Dr. Kelsey
Instagram: @drkelseystang
Website: www.drkelseystang.com
Connect with Lindsey:
Instagram: @food.freedom.fertility
Website: www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/
Twitter: @lindseylusson
Tiktok: @food.freedom.fertility
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Ep 56: Understanding Labs with HA
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 recovery
Episodes referenced today:
Ep 48: PCOS and HA? Navigating nutrition when you have both
Ep 39: What happens if you don’t recover your period
Ep 12: Do I have HA or PCOS?
Connect with Lindsey:
Instagram: @food.freedom.fertility
Website: www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/
Twitter: @lindseylusson
Tiktok: @food.freedom.fertility
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Ep 55: Overcoming denial about your habits and finally making changes to support fertility
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 own, she made the decision to join Lindsey's program to get the additional support, guidance, and encouragement needed to get her period back and get pregnant naturally!
Show notes:
Taking your fitness journey too far and losing your period
Maybe tiny tweaks and not getting results
Being tapped out on fertility treatment and getting serious about recovery
Thinking about period recovery as a prescriptive diet
When you need more than spousal support to recover
Getting pregnant in under 3 months after over a year of infertility
Take pride in healing from disordered eating to be a role model for your kids
Have a question you want me to answer on the podcast? Add it here!
Ask the REI: Diagnosing HA Episode 52
How your partner can support you during recovery Episode 15
Connect with Lindsey:
Instagram: @food.freedom.fertility
Website: www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/
Twitter: @lindseylusson
Tiktok: @food.freedom.fertility
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Ep 54: Cycle syncing your workouts with Courtney Babilya
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 your menstrual cycle
Explaining what a “normal” cycle looks like
Using cyclical fitness to help regulate your cycle
Understanding how your hormones impact motivation and exercise performance
Approaching fitness without being overly focused on changing body composition
Adjusting fitness to the life stage that you’re in and making it fun!
Links Mentioned in the episode:
Dr. Stay Sims book: “Roar”
Connect with Courtney:
Instagram: @courtneykeepingbalance
KBM App: KBMAPP
KBM Podcast: Keeping Balance
Connect with Lindsey:
Instagram: @food.freedom.fertility
Website: www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/
Twitter: @lindseylusson
Tiktok: @food.freedom.fertility
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Ep 53: Pressing pause on IVF and getting pregnant naturally 3 months later
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 Pilates instructor at some point postpartum.
In this Episode
Overcoming denial about disordered eating
Hitting your breaking point in “quasi-recovery”
When measuring food turns into a crutch that perpetuates under-eating
Understanding what foods help you to feel your best through recovery
Getting pregnant naturally on your first ovulation
The benefits of having food freedom during pregnancy
How to avoid disordered eating relapse during pregnancy
Why you need to break up with your scale ASAP
Exposing the lie “I won’t care about weight gain once I’m pregnant”
Links: Episode 18 from IVF to Natural Pregnancy
Have a question you want me to answer on the Podcast? Add in here
Connect with Lindsey:
Instagram: @food.freedom.fertility
Website: www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/
Twitter: @lindseylusson
Tiktok: @food.freedom.fertility
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lindsey032/support