EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 29 MIN
Ep 8: No hunger? Extreme hunger? What’s normal in period recovery?
from HERhythm Podcast · host Laura Hetherington Tep
If you have ever thought, “why am I suddenly starving all the time?” or “why am I not hungry, does that mean I’m back to square one?” - girl, you are not alone. This part of recovery can feel like a total mind game, and it’s easy to start second-guessing everything.In this episode, I’m sitting down with you and walking you through:- What no hunger actually means in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery, and why it’s not a “green light” to go back to restriction- Why extreme hunger is one of the clearest signs your body is trying to heal and not something to fear- How both can show up in the same week (yep, it’s confusing and I have been there)- What all of this means for your period coming back and your long-term healingBottom line: You are not broken. This is normal. And your body is wiser than you think. Want to go deeper?→ Come say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform → Got a question or need some support? Email me anytime: [email protected]→ Still wondering how long it will take for your period to come back? Go back and listen to Episode 6 on Apple Podcasts here (Spotify link below): https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/herhythm-podcast/id1814465294?i=1000712919267 → And if you want snack ideas that actually support recovery, grab my free snack guide here when you join the HERhythm Platform newsletter! https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform
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If you have ever thought, “why am I suddenly starving all the time?” or “why am I not hungry, does that mean I’m back to square one?” - girl, you are not alone. This part of recovery can feel like a total mind game, and it’s easy to start second-guessing everything.In this episode, I’m sitting down with you and walking you through:- What no hunger actually means in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery, and why it’s not a “green light” to go back to restriction- Why extreme hunger is one of the clearest signs your body is trying to heal and not something to fear- How both can show up in the same week (yep, it’s confusing and I have been there)- What all of this means for your period coming back and your long-term healingBottom line: You are not broken. This is normal. And your body is wiser than you think. Want to go deeper?→ Come say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform → Got a question or need some support? Email me anytime: [email protected]→ Still wondering how long it will take for your period to come back? Go back and listen to Episode 6 on Apple Podcasts here (Spotify link below): https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/herhythm-podcast/id1814465294?i=1000712919267 → And if you want snack ideas that actually support recovery, grab my free snack guide here when you join the HERhythm Platform newsletter! https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform
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Ep 8: No hunger? Extreme hunger? What’s normal in period recovery?
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