When You’re the Healthiest Person You Know…But You Can’t Get Pregnant
Nourishing Women Podcast
You eat clean, train hard, avoid toxins, and pop your supplements like clockwork—but you're still not ovulating, your period is MIA, and your pregnancy tests keep saying no. If that’s you…this episode is your wake-up call. We’re diving deep into the overlooked reason why so many high-achieving, health-conscious women can’t get pregnant: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA). In this episode, we unpack: How “healthy habits” can secretly tank your fertility The hormonal red flags your doctor might not mention Subtle signs of suboptimal estrogen and progesterone What Orthorexia is...
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3 Signs You Have Low Progesterone (+ What to Do About It)
Nourishing Women Podcast
If your PMS feels like a horror movie, your period sneaks up early, or you’re spotting like it’s trying to send you a message—this episode is for you. After the major love you gave the “3 Signs of Low Estrogen” episode, we’re diving into her hormonal sister: low progesterone—why it matters, how to know if it’s low, and what to actually do about it. Whether you're trying to get pregnant, restore your cycle, or just want your hormones to chill the heck out, consider this your must-listen guide. Today's episode is brought to you by our exclusive program, Premier Period Recovery...
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Could a Sluggish Thyroid Be the Culprit of Your Messed Up Metabolism? with Nicole Fennell RD/N
Nourishing Women Podcast
In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by functional dietitian and thyroid expert Nicole Fennell, RD/N, to unpack the hidden ways chronic stress, undereating, and over-exercising can wreck your metabolism, suppress your thyroid, and shut down your cycle. We explore how a sluggish thyroid can go undetected on standard lab work, and why low estrogen and thyroid dysfunction are deeply connected If you’re ready to finally understand the real reason behind your missing period, low energy, and brain fog—this episode is for you. Nicole Fennell is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist,...
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The Wildly Overlooked Connection between the Nervous System, Digestion + Hormones with Megan Gerber RD
Nourishing Women Podcast
This week on the podcast, I sat down with gut health dietitian Megan from Grounded Nourishment to unpack this wildly overlooked connection between your nervous system, digestion, and hormones. Because if you’re on the path to period recovery or trying to get pregnant naturally—healing your gut and regulating your stress response isn’t optional. It’s essential. Here’s what we got into: 🧠 Why women with hypothalamic amenorrhea often deal with chronic constipation, bloating, and food sensitivities 💥 How nervous system dysregulation (aka always being “on”) shuts down digestion...
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Here's What I'd Eat If I Were Trying to Get Pregnant with No Period
Nourishing Women Podcast
If you're trying to conceive but your period is missing, I want you to know: you're not broken, and you're not alone. Many women experience hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), where the body suppresses reproductive functions due to stress, under-eating, or over-exercising. But the good news is—with the right nourishment, recovery is possible. So today, I’m walking you through exactly how I’d eat if I were trying to get pregnant with no period. Listen to learn more! Today's episode is brought to you by our exclusive program, Premier Period Recovery for Fertility. Reach out to chat 1-1 with me...
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3 Signs You Have Low Estrogen (+ What to Do About It)
Nourishing Women Podcast
We're diving into a topic that's often overlooked but crucial for fertility: low estrogen. Estrogen isn't just about mood swings or hot flashes; it's a key player in your reproductive health. Usually, we focus on what to do if it’s elevated—“estrogen dominance”. But what do you do if your estrogen is low, and how do you know if it’s low? In today's episode, we'll explore three signs, without lab testing, that might indicate your estrogen levels are lower than optimal—and what you can do about it. Today's episode is brought to you by our exclusive program, Premier Period Recovery...
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What Your Eating Disorder Back in High School Has to Do with Your Fertility Today
Nourishing Women Podcast
You lost your period back in high school or college because of an eating disorder, disordered eating, or over-exercising. You got put on birth control to “regulate” things. And now, years later, you’re off the pill, trying to conceive, and your period is still MIA. And nobody told you this could happen. No one warned you that even if you’re “fine” now… your body might not be. So let’s break it down. Today we’re talking about what your past with restriction, dieting, or an eating disorder has to do with your fertility right now — and what to actually do about it....
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3 Reasons You've Gotta Eat Breakfast for Fertility
Nourishing Women Podcast
If you’re still out here skipping breakfast or just grabbing a sad little protein bar in the car? We NEED to talk. Eating breakfast isn’t just a "nice to have" — it's a fertility power move. So today, I’m giving you 3 real reasons why you've got to eat breakfast if you’re trying to get your period back, balance hormones, or grow your family in 2025. Listen to today's episode to learn more! Today's episode is brought to you by our exclusive program, Premier Period Recovery for Fertility. Reach out to chat 1-1 with me to see if it's exactly what you need to get your period back and get...
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Getting Your Period Back and Fixing Digestion After 10+ Years of Period Loss (Geraldine's Story)
Nourishing Women Podcast
After 10+ years of period loss, and seeing SO many providers who didn't get how to help her (or who gave her horrible advice), Geraldine found me and knew: she finally found the exact help she needed to get her period back. Geraldine not only got her period back in less than 1 month, she also went on to have 7 periods and resolve many of her digestive issues. Listen to today's episode to learn more! Today's episode is brought to you by our exclusive program, Premier Period Recovery for Fertility. Reach out to chat 1-1 with me to see if it's exactly what you need to get your period back...
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Nourish Your Body for Fertility Series, Part 4: Wellness Without Obsession
Nourishing Women Podcast
From your daily routines and how you spend your mornings and evenings, to reducing your exercise to lower stress on the body, to your sleep hygiene, reducing endocrine disrupting chemicals and regulating your nervous system, there is SO much you can do outside of what you eat alone to boost your fertility. In this final part of our Nourish Your Body Series, will dig in to every area of your lifestyle that you can improve to make your chances of ovulating, cycling and conceiving that much more successful. This convo is gonna surprise you...Because for my people, the way to approach your...
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