97. Making a Safe Return to Exercise after Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
Release Date: 02/08/2021
233. How to Become a Flourishing Woman with Dr. Cate Howell
Holistic Health Radio
In this episode, Sarah engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Cate Howell, delving into various aspects of women's mental health and well-being, particularly during significant life transitions like menopause, marital separation, and beyond. Key Discussion Points: Women's Mental Health During Menopause: Dr. Howell sheds light on the mental health challenges women may face during perimenopause and menopause, including fluctuations in hormonal levels leading to symptoms like depression and anxiety. Strategies for Self-Care: The conversation explores holistic approaches to self-care,...
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232. From Fear to Freedom: Holly's Journey to Full Recovery
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Join host Sarah Liz King as she sits down with Holly McKnight to discuss her inspiring journey of overcoming an eating disorder. From the challenges of seeking help to the transformative role of recovery coaching, Holly shares her experience of navigating through the ups and downs of recovery. Discover how she conquered anxiety, food fears, and achieved a life of freedom she once thought impossible. Holly's story offers hope and practical insights for anyone on their own path to recovery. ❤️ for weekly motivation and inspiration and you'll also receive a FREE copy of my eBook...
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231. Stop Wasting Your Money on these 5 Things in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
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In this episode, Sarah-Liz King discusses five things that you should stop wasting your money on in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. She explains why hormone tests, hair follicle analysis, organic food, herbs and tonics, gym memberships, and expensive clothes are unnecessary and not beneficial for recovery. Instead, she emphasises the importance of lifestyle changes, nutrition, stress management, and exercise in the recovery process. ❤️ for weekly motivation and inspiration and you'll also receive a FREE copy of my eBook "Body Confidence (for life!) guide" ❤️ Ready to...
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230. Breakfast Mistakes to Avoid for Faster HA Recovery
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In this episode, Sarah Liz King discusses common breakfast mistakes that can contribute to losing your period or delaying its return in hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery. She highlights six key mistakes and provides guidance on how to fix them. The mistakes include delaying breakfast, not eating before exercise, thinking coffee is a meal, overdoing fibre intake, not serving yourself enough, and avoiding certain foods. Sarah emphasises the importance of a balanced and energy-dense breakfast to support HA recovery and overall health. ❤️ for weekly motivation and inspiration...
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229. How I Reversed My Low Bone Mineral Density After an Eating Disorder and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
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Welcome back to the channel! In this episode I share my personal journey of how I reversed osteopenia (low bone mineral density) after an eating disorder and 10 years with a missing period. I share the exact steps I took to achieve normal bone mineral density including regaining my menstrual cycle and recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea, engaging in progressive overload and strength training for bone health, focusing on nutrition like having enough calcium each day and the correct balance of macronutrients, prioritising rest and recovery, ensuring energy available and good vitamin D...
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228. How to rewire your brain in recovery with Millie Thomas
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In today's episode of Holistic Health Radio, I'm joined by , an eating disorder recovery coach, who shares her personal journey of battling anorexia for 15 years and her miraculous recovery. In our discussion, Millie emphasises the importance of taking ownership of one's recovery and making a conscious, consistent commitment to change. Millie also discusses the role of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) in recovery and provides practical advice for those struggling in their recovery journey. She highlights the power of support and the ability to find joy and beauty in life after overcoming an...
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227. Why Your Weekends Could be Delaying Your Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
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Weekends, often viewed as a sanctuary for relaxation, can paradoxically become a breeding ground for challenges that might impede your journey to hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. In this podcast, we dissect the potential perfect storm of conditions that, if not navigated mindfully, could hinder progress. Eating Schedule Shifts: Alterations to your eating routine can disrupt the delicate balance crucial for recovery. Discover how to maintain consistency and adequacy in your nutritional intake during the weekends. Snack Neglect: Missing out on important snacks might seem trivial but can be a...
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226. The Best Snack Ideas for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
Holistic Health Radio
In today's video, we're diving into the world of period recovery snacks and snacks ideal for those on the journey to overcome Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. Join me as I break down the key components that make a snack perfect for recovery, sharing tips on how to eat enough of the right foods to get your period back. But that's not all! I'll be unveiling my top three favourite snacks that have been absolute game-changers in my own recovery journey. Additionally, I'm addressing the controversial but necessary topic of snacks and foods to avoid – because let's face it, understanding what doesn't...
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225. Recovering Your Periods Post Partum with Fertility Dietitian Stefanie Valakas
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❤️ Get your FREE Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery Checklist here: ❤️ Check out Healing HA, my signature program for period recovery: In today's episode of Holistic Health Radio I'm joined again by Stefanie Valakas, an expert fertility dietiitan & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her virtual practice are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility & pregnancy. Her passion for nutrition in this space has truly grown from her experience helping her clients online from around the world and also through her own personal...
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224. What is "unicorn thinking" and how can it delay hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery?
Holistic Health Radio
In this episode of Holistic Health Radio, we delve into a mindset that can significantly impact the journey of recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). "Unicorn Thinking" is the belief that you're the exception to the rule when it comes to HA recovery. It's a mindset that can delay crucial changes needed to restore your menstrual cycle, as you believe the standard guidelines don't apply to you. We'll explore the reasons behind this thinking, its consequences, and how to overcome it for a healthier recovery. Episode Highlights include: Defining "Unicorn Thinking" Explore what "Unicorn...
info_outlineToday I’m joined again by Lucy McConnell – last time she was on the show she was a guest explaining her recovery journey and what she learned and now she’s back but with a whole new role! She’s now part of the coaching team here at sarahlizking.com and heading up the Better Balance Training programs alongside taking 1:1 health coaching clients for HA recovery.
Making a safe return to exercise is so important after recovery, but oftentimes people aren't sure where to start, what to do, and how hard they can push. So today, we're going to answer all those questions and more!
In today’s episode on how to make a safe return to exercise after HA recovery we’re going to be covering:
- Our own personal journeys with exercise after HA recovery
- The most common mistakes people make when returning to exercise after HA recovery
- Answering the question: is it ever safe to lose weight after Hypothalamic Amenorrhea recovery
- The best goals to set for yourself when you return to training
- When and if high intensity training is appropriate and what that looks like
- The importance of strength training for bone health
- Are PDF plans and instagram workouts ok to do after recovery? Why or why not?
- Education on understanding the menstrual cycle and performance - what you SHOULD be tracking, what that means and how to interpret it.
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