HERhythm Podcast

Laura Hetherington Tep

Welcome to the HERhythm Podcast, the go-to show for getting your period back, restoring ovulation and natural fertility, and healing your relationship with food and your body. Hosted by Laura Hetherington Tep, certified Holistic Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Practitioner (& former HA girl herself!) this podcast delivers science-backed tips, mindset shifts, and real talk to help you recover fully. Whether you want to get your period back or want to feel like you again, consider this your permission slip to ditch the perfectionism and start healing. And yes, there will be Taylor Swift references!

  1. 12/05/2025

    Ep 29: A practical guide to grocery shopping in HA and period recovery

    Grocery shopping when you are working on period recovery can feel way harder than it should. In this episode, I break down why making decisions around food feels overwhelming, why old food rules get louder in the aisles, and how to take the stress out of choosing what to buy. I also cover: - the five practical categories every HA recovery cart needs. - the common mistakes that make grocery shopping harder and the simple strategies you can use when anxiety spikes in the store. - answers to the most Googled, most DM’d, most panicked FAQs about what to buy, what actually matters, and what you can stop obsessing over today. Lastly I end the episode with a few challenges for you to implement when doing your next grocery store shop! If you want a clear, grounded, actually practical way to grocery shop during HA recovery - and you are sick of the stress spiral - this is an episode you cannot skip. ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): Ep 8: No hunger? Extreme hunger? What's normal in period recovery? Ep 12: Eating enough (or too much?) in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery: calories, set point & getting your period back

    35 min

  2. 11/25/2025

    Ep 28: Q&A - the brutal truth about fat redistribution no one warns you about

    Today is another Q&A episode where I’m answering more of your HA recovery questions that I have received. In this episode, I discuss:Why fat redistribution happens and why certain areas change first - Why you might feel hungrier after increasing your intake - Why eating more can make you feel more tired in the early stages - Whether it’s normal to grieve your pre-recovery body You will learn what these changes actually mean for your recovery, how to interpret the signals your body is sending, and the science behind these physical and emotional shifts. I also share practical ways to navigate this phase so you can stay consistent without second-guessing every symptom. ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): Ep 26: You feel fine... but scared you are overeating or wasting calories? Listened Q&A about HA

    30 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    Ep 27: What to eat in a day for HA & period recovery: a meal-by-meal guide

    If you have ever questioned how much you actually need to eat to get your period back - this episode is for you. In this episode I am breaking down exactly what a nourishing day of eating can look like when you are supporting hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. I cover: - What to eat from morning to night to signal safety to your body - Why breakfast matters even if you are “not hungry” - How to build meals with the right balance of carbs, protein, and fats - The truth about snacks (and why skipping them slows recovery) - A realistic take on portions, hunger cues, and the famous 2,500-calorie guideline - Why eating more actually strengthens your metabolism and brings your hunger back online Whether you are just starting recovery or deep in the messy middle, this episode will help you feel clearer, more confident, and way less stressed about food. Because eating enough isn’t optional - it’s foundational. And once you understand what your body actually needs, everything starts to shift. ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): BONUS: The morning routine that helps lower stress + restore your period

    32 min

  4. 11/04/2025

    Ep 26: You feel fine… but scared you are overeating or ‘wasting calories’? Listener Q&A about HA 


    In today’s episode, I dive into some recent questions about hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery that I have received over on instagram and via email - I imagine some of these will be ones that so many of you are thinking, but might not say out loud. I answer: - How do I recover when I feel fine, but I’m missing my period and underweight? - I don’t know if I’m overeating or binging, or if this is just my normal. How can I be intuitive? - Why is my estrogen still low even though I’ve gained weight, stopped exercising, and eat carbs daily? - I work in an office where everyone eats so little, how do I handle the judgment when I’m eating more? - I feel like every meal has to be perfect for recovery. How do I stop fearing ‘wasting calories’ and actually enjoy food again? This episode is your reminder that you are not alone in these thoughts - and that every question you have on this journey is valid.  ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): BONUS Q&A: Your juicy period recovery questions answered by me! BONUS Q&A: rest days, missing periods due to HA? and HA recovery mistakes

    31 min

  5. 10/29/2025

    Ep 25: What really happens when you don’t have a period (it’s not just about fertility)

    Your period isn’t just about fertility - it’s a vital sign. In this episode, I’m breaking down what really happens when your body loses its rhythm and you are living in a low-estrogen state. From bone loss and heart health risks to the emotional rollercoaster that comes with hormonal imbalance, I’ll explain why missing your period is anything but normal. I’m also sharing one of my own wake-up calls - being diagnosed with osteopenia at just 23 - and how that moment completely shifted what I believed about “health.” You will hear how hypothalamic amenorrhea impacts not only your body, but also your brain, mood, and long-term wellbeing, along with the emotional and financial costs that can come with trying to force fertility before your body is truly ready. If you have ever brushed off your missing period because you are “not trying for a baby anyway,” this episode will change the way you see your cycle - and help you take the first steps to restore your health. ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): Ep 5: How to eat more without the guilt -strategies that ACTUALLY work Ep 6: How long until my period comes back? Your recovery timeline explained Ep 9: Exercise and HA - how to get your period back BONUS: Do you have to gain weight to get your period back and recover from HA? Ep 17: How to stop counting calories - practical strategies for HA and disordered eating Ep 20: Body image: why your brain is lying to you and how to stop obsessing

    32 min

  6. 10/18/2025

    Ep 24: The comparison trap in HA recovery - why your journey can’t look like hers

    No one is immune to comparison - especially in recovery. Whether it’s comparing your body to your past self, your meals to your best friends or partner’s, or your progress to someone else’s highlight reel online, it’s easy to feel like you are doing recovery “wrong.” In this episode, I break down the many forms of comparison that show up during hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery - from body and food comparison to exercise, hunger, and recovery timelines. You will hear real client examples, personal insights from my own journey, and practical ways to shift from self-criticism to compassion. If you have ever thought, “Why is it easier for her?” or “Why doesn’t my body look like that?” - this episode will help you find peace in your own process and trust your body’s timing again. ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): Ep 6: How long until my period comes back? Your recovery timeline explains Ep 12: Eating enough (or too much?) in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery: calories, set point & getting your period back BONUS: Mechanical eating in period/HA recovery: how, why and when to transition

    37 min

  7. 10/08/2025

    Ep 23: Metabolic adaptation and HA - why eating less backfires

    I know you have gotten used to reducing your calories - maybe it even feels normal now. Smaller portions, low-cal swaps, skipping snacks. You tell yourself you are just being “healthy,” but deep down, you know your body’s tired of surviving on less. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually happens when you under-eat for too long and how your metabolism adapts to protect you - not punish you. I’ll explain why this adaptation is the reason recovery can feel frustrating at first (yes, including the quick early weight gain) and why that’s a sign that your body is finally feeling safe again. From this episode you will: - Learn what metabolic adaptation actually is (and why it’s reversible) -  Understand why recovery often feels worse before it feels better - Discover how to know when you have reached true maintenance (including practical tips to get there!) ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): Ep 5: Eat more without the guilt Ep 12: Eating enough (or too much) in HA recovery Ep 21: Why you should wait 3 cycles before you consider yourself recovered from HA Ep 22: Bloating, fullness and digestive issues during period recovery explained

    36 min

  8. 09/29/2025

    Ep 22: Bloating, fullness, and digestive issues during period recovery explained

    Are bloating, constipation, or unpredictable digestion making your HA recovery feel frustrating? You are not alone and your gut is not broken! In this episode, I break down why digestive issues happen during hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery, why they often existed before recovery, and why cutting out foods like dairy or gluten is not usually the answer. I share my personal story of years of digestive discomfort, running every GI test imaginable, and finally realising the real culprit was under-eating. You will learn why symptoms can feel worse before they get better, what’s happening in your body and gut during recovery, and how digestion improves once your hormones and energy balance are restored. This episode is for anyone struggling with bloating, fullness, or food anxiety while trying to recover their period. I give science-backed explanations, practical takeaways, and reassurance that full digestive comfort is possible - and it’s waiting on the other side of recovery. ✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: ⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-call⁠ Links + Resources Mentioned: 📸 Come say hi on Instagram → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/⁠⁠ 📬 Email me anytime → ⁠⁠laura@herhythmplatform.com⁠⁠  🌐 Website →⁠https://www.herhythmplatform.com⁠ 📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → ⁠https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform⁠ 🎧 More episodes you will love (Apple Podcasts Links): Ep 19: True vs eating disorder food preferences

    32 min
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Welcome to the HERhythm Podcast, the go-to show for getting your period back, restoring ovulation and natural fertility, and healing your relationship with food and your body. Hosted by Laura Hetherington Tep, certified Holistic Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Practitioner (& former HA girl herself!) this podcast delivers science-backed tips, mindset shifts, and real talk to help you recover fully. Whether you want to get your period back or want to feel like you again, consider this your permission slip to ditch the perfectionism and start healing. And yes, there will be Taylor Swift references!

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  • Creator
    Laura Hetherington Tep
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  • Episodes
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