Ep 1: From Denial to Freedom: My 12-Year Journey with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

In the debut episode of the HERhythm Podcast, I am sharing my personal 12-year struggle with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), my battle with anorexia, and the rollercoaster journey to restoring my health, fertility, and the conception journey I was not prepared for. From being diagnosed with anorexia at age 15 to dealing with the aftermath of disordered eating, Type A pressure, and countless relapses, this episode is an honest look at the sometimes painful, yet empowering journey that brought me to where I am today.In this episode, I will cover:- The anorexia diagnosis at 15: How being hospitalized and struggling with eating disorders shaped my health journey.- The many relapses: The emotional and physical toll of falling back into disordered eating, and the deep Type A pressure to "do it all."- Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA): The impact of losing my period, struggling with body image, and eventually discovering HA.- The up-and-down fertility journey: How restoring my fertility was not a straight path and the moments of hope and frustration I faced.- Bone health struggles: Navigating a diagnosis of osteopenia and the importance of rebuilding bone strength as part of recovery.- Type A pressure: How perfectionism and a high-achieving mindset kept me stuck for so long, and how I finally learned to let go.Spoiler alert: The journey was not easy, and there were plenty of setbacks, but each challenge brought me one step closer to reclaiming my health and fertility. If you are on a similar path of recovery, I hope this episode brings you the hope and encouragement you need to keep going.I would love to connect with you! Feel free to reach out to me if you ever need support because it is now my goal to help other women along this journey too xoxFind me over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform