Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast

If you’ve been told your AMH is low, it can feel like the clock is suddenly ticking faster.You may hear things like: “You should freeze your eggs,” “You may need IVF,” or “You’re running out of time.” But AMH is one of the most misunderstood fertility markers especially if you’re not ovulating regularly.In this episode, Lindsey walks through Kaitlyn’s story: a fit, active woman in her early 30s who hadn’t had a period in over a year, was told her AMH was extremely low, and was encouraged to freeze her eggs immediately. But instead of jumping straight into fertility treatment, Kaitlyn focused on restoring ovulation first and eventually conceived naturally.This case study is a powerful reminder that low AMH does not always mean low fertility, and that missing periods, under-fueling, overtraining, and stress physiology can all impact how your body shows up in labs.In this episode, we cover:What AMH actually measures and what it does not tell youWhy AMH can look falsely low when you’re not ovulating regularlyHow hypothalamic amenorrhea, under-fueling, and overtraining can suppress follicle developmentWhy low AMH does not automatically mean IVF is your only optionWhy restoring ovulation should often come before panicking over lab resultsHow consistent nourishment, exercise reduction, recovery, and targeted support helped her body feel safe againThe role of Vitamin D, egg quality support, and foundational fertility nutritionWhy “normal” labs are not always optimal for fertilityLow AMH does not mean your body is broken.It does not mean natural pregnancy is impossible.And it does not always mean you need to rush into IVF or egg freezing.Sometimes, the most powerful first step is understanding why ovulation is missing in the first place and giving your body the support it needs to feel safe, nourished, and fertile again.

If your period is missing… and you feel like you’re doing everything “right” with food… this episode might shift everything.Because many habits that look healthy can actually signal stress or underfueling to your body keeping ovulation turned off.In this episode, Lindsey breaks down the 5 most common food habits that disrupt hormone signaling and delay ovulation and what your body actually needs instead.In this episode, we cover:• Why ovulation stops when the body senses low or inconsistent energy• How fasting or skipping meals impacts hormone signaling• Why low carb intake can suppress reproductive hormones• The hidden risks of “clean eating” and food rigidity• How tracking calories/macros can lead to underfueling• Why comparing your food intake to others keeps you stuckYour body isn’t broken, it's responding to the signals it’s receiving.Ovulation happens when your body feels safe, nourished, and consistently fueled.Ready to Understand What Might Be Affecting Your Ovulation?If your period is missing, irregular, or you’re unsure if you’re ovulating consistently, take Lindsey’s Fit Girl Fertility Quiz.  It will help you uncover what’s blocking your fertility.

Fertility challenges don’t always show up clearly in lab work.In this episode, Lindsey breaks down a clinical case study of a client who was told her elevated FSH could be a major concern for fertility. But as you’ll hear, the real issue wasn’t ovarian failure, it was the environment her body was operating in.Through this story, Lindsey explains why lab values alone don’t tell the full story, how subtle stressors can disrupt ovulation even in “healthy” women, and what actually needs to shift for the body to feel safe enough to conceive.If you’ve been told your labs are “off” or even “normal” but something still feels off in your cycle or fertility journey, this episode will help you understand what may really be going on.In this episode, we cover:Why elevated FSH doesn’t always mean diminished fertilityHow the brain and ovaries communicate during ovulationThe difference between functional hormone disruption vs clinical diagnosesSubtle signs of hormonal imbalance that often get overlookedHow restriction, binge patterns, and control impact fertility Why “healthy habits” can still create stress on the bodyThe role of energy availability in supporting ovulationHow reducing exercise intensity can improve hormone functionWhy consistency matters more than extremes in fertility recovery What actually helped this client restore ovulation and conceiveElevated FSH isn’t always a sign that your body is failing.Sometimes, it’s a sign your body is trying harder to ovulate  and needs the right support to do so.Ready to Understand What Might Be Affecting Your Ovulation?If your period is missing, inconsistent, or you’ve been trying to conceive and aren’t sure whether you’re ovulating reliably, Lindsey’s free training - Getting Pregnant with HA, will walk you through exactly what to look for and where to start.It will help you identify what may be keeping ovulation weak, inconsistent, or absent and what to address first.

Episode 104: Navigating Pregnancy After Loss: A Clinical Case StudyPregnancy after miscarriage isn’t just about “trying again.”It’s about rebuilding ovulation, stabilizing the nervous system, and protecting against relapse especially for women with a history of restriction, over-exercise, or hormonal suppression.In this episode, Lindsey shares a clinical case study of a client who navigated period recovery, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy again. She breaks down how the body heals after miscarriage and why ovulation reliability and mental safety must be addressed together.If you’ve experienced miscarriage and feel pressure to get pregnant again quickly, this conversation will help you understand what your body actually needs during recovery.In this episode, we cover:• Why pregnancy after loss requires more than just trying again• How stress, restriction, and over-exercise can suppress ovulation• The realistic timeline for ovulation returning after miscarriage• How to track ovulation without becoming obsessive• Why relapse prevention is critical for women with ED history• How mental safety impacts hormone health and fertility outcomesPregnancy after loss isn’t about doing more, it's about helping your body feel safe enough to ovulate again.Ready to Understand What Might Be Affecting Your Ovulation?If your period is missing, inconsistent, or you’re trying to conceive again after loss and unsure if you’re ovulating reliably, take Lindsey’s ovulation quizIt will help you identify what may be keeping ovulation weak, inconsistent, or absent and what to address first.

If You’re Still Stuck in Period Recovery, You’re Probably Solving the Wrong ProblemMost women don’t stay stuck in period recovery because they’re not trying hard enough. They stay stuck because they’re focused on the wrong problem.In this episode, Lindsey reframes one of the biggest reasons women stay stuck in recovery not lack of effort, but misdirected effort.If you’ve already made changes like eating more, reducing exercise, improving your relationship with food, or trying supplements and testing but still don’t have a cycle back this conversation will help you understand why.This isn’t a checklist episode. It’s a mindset shift.Because ovulation doesn’t happen when everything looks perfect on paper it happens when your body feels safe.In this episode, we cover:Why most women focus on outputs (weight, calories, labs) instead of the real root issueThe difference between “doing more” and creating true physiological safetyWhy weight gain alone often isn’t enough to restore ovulationThe trap of chasing supplements, testing, and perfect protocolsHow hyper-vigilance and trying harder can actually delay recoveryWhy ovulation is a safety signal not a performance outcomeThe mindset shift that helps women finally move forward in recoveryIf you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still not getting results, this episode will help you zoom out and see the bigger picture.Because period recovery isn’t about controlling your body harder it’s about creating the conditions where your body feels safe enough to ovulate again.Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Moving Forward?If this episode felt like it was describing you. If you’re tired of second-guessing every decision in your recovery. Start with our free training:How To Recover Your Period and Get PregnantBecause your body isn’t broken it just needs the right environment to feel safe again.

In this episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey breaks down a complex client case where hypothalamic amenorrhea and PCOS overlapped and why mislabeling the problem kept ovulation from happening for years.This client came in after nine months with no period, a failed Provera challenge, failed ovulation meds, and multiple PCOS diagnoses — even though her labs, symptoms, and history told a very different story.What ultimately helped her ovulate wasn’t trying harder or restricting more — it was proper sequencing, lab-based insight, and restoring safety before treating PCOS physiology.If you’ve ever felt confused by mixed diagnoses or stuck despite “doing everything right,” this episode will help you understand why and what actually works.In this episode, we cover:Why this client’s history and labs pointed to HA, not classic PCOSWhat a failed Provera challenge and low estrogen really indicateHow HA can mask underlying PCOS physiology — and unmask it during recoveryWhy treating PCOS too early can suppress ovulation furtherThe importance of sequencing: restoring safety before addressing insulin and androgensHow lab trends (not single snapshots) guide recovery decisionsThe strategy that led to two natural ovulations — and a spontaneous pregnancyReady for a Clearer Path Forward?If you’ve been told it’s PCOS, but your story includes restriction, overtraining, or missing periods — there may be more going on beneath the surface.You can apply to work with our team inside the Food Freedom Fertility Society.That application helps us understand your history, your goals, and whether we’re the right fit to support you.Because your body isn’t broken it just needs the right strategy to ovulate again.

In this clinical case episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey breaks down one of the most confusing period recovery scenarios she’s seen: a client who was eating 2,500–3,000+ calories per day, had gained weight, stopped intense exercise, and still didn’t ovulate for over five years.This episode explores why calories alone don’t turn ovulation back on, and how safety, signaling, nervous system regulation, and control around food and movement can quietly keep reproduction shut down.If you’ve ever thought, “I’m eating enough… so why is nothing changing?” — this episode is for you.In this episode, we cover:Why eating more calories doesn’t automatically restore ovulationHow ovulation depends on perceived safety, not just intake or weightWhy rigid food tracking can suppress fertility even at high caloriesThe difference between weight gain and hormonally supportive body fatHow exercise and lifting can divert energy away from reproductionWhy fertility meds fail when the brain still feels unsafeThe key shifts that allowed ovulation to return within weeksThis case is a powerful reminder that the body doesn’t need to be forced into fertility treatment before asking the right questions.When the brain finally believes energy is abundant, reliable, and safe, ovulation can come back online even after years of silence.Ready to Measure Progress and Stop Guessing?Download my free Lab Guide to understand:Which hormone labs to requestWhat optimal ranges look like for health and fertilityHow to use labs to track real progress (not just effort)

In this milestone 100th episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey shares a deeply practical, no-fluff conversation about what she would actually do if she woke up tomorrow without a period armed with everything she knows now after helping 400+ women restore their cycles.Instead of a highlight reel or celebration episode, Lindsey walks you through how she would think, prioritize, and sequence recovery not as a checklist, but as a strategic approach rooted in physiology, pattern recognition, and support.If you’ve been “doing all the right things” but still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why your period hasn’t returned, this episode will help you zoom out, stop chasing the wrong problem, and reframe what recovery truly requires.In this episode, we cover:Why the first step is zooming out and looking at the last 6–12 months instead of the last weekThe HA spectrum and how hormonal red flags often appear long before your period disappearsWhy quick fixes and tweaks fail when the foundation itself needs rebuildingHow food becomes both a physical and psychological stressor in period lossWhy low energy availability shuts down ovulation regardless of BMI or diagnosisThe double impact of under-fueling + fear of food and weight gainWhy reducing training is essential to signaling safety, not “giving up”How chronic fight-or-flight keeps reproduction turned offWhy objective progress tracking matters and how labs can guide recoveryThe blind spots of DIY period recovery and when support becomes essentialReady to Measure Progress and Stop Guessing?Download my free Lab Guide to understand:Which hormone labs to requestWhat optimal ranges look like for health and fertilityHow to use labs to track real progress (not just effort)

In this episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey has an honest, grounding conversation about exercise, identity, and why so many women stay stuck in recovery without realizing their training habits are part of the problem.If you’re trying to get your period back or hoping to get pregnant in 2026, this episode is a must-listen. Lindsey breaks down why movement that once felt empowering (especially for former athletes or women with a history of restriction) — can quietly work against ovulation and hormone balance when your goals change.Drawing from physiology, lived experience, and years of working with women inside the Food Freedom & Fertility Society, this episode explores how old identities, fear-based movement, and unintentional underfueling can keep your body in survival mode — even when you believe you’re “doing everything right.”If you’ve ever thought: “I eat pretty well and exercise responsibly — why hasn’t my period come back?” this conversation will help you see what might actually need to shift.In this episode, we cover:How athletic identity, discipline, and “pushing through” can quietly work against ovulationThe difference between training for performance vs. training for fertilityHow underfueling happens even when you’re not dieting or intentionally restrictingWhy low energy availability is one of the most common (and overlooked) reasons ovulation doesn’t returnThe physiology behind why your body is saying “not yet” — and why that doesn’t mean it’s brokenWhat training for fertility actually looks like (and why it often feels uncomfortable at first)The mindset shift required to move from fear-based movement to body trust and safetyThe honest questions that reveal whether your current habits are truly aligned with your fertility goalsResources Mentioned:Research on Low Energy Availability (LEA) and ovulatory suppressionSports medicine guidelines on menstrual dysfunction in active womenEpisode 1 of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast (Lindsey’s personal recovery story)Ready to Restore Your Period Without Letting Old Food and Fitness Rules Run Your Life?Watch my free training: How To Recover Your Period and Get Pregnant With the Food Freedom Fertility SocietyYou’ll learn exactly what’s keeping you stuck — and the proven path to recovery inside the Food Freedom Fertility Society.

Episode 98: 5 Things That Helped Me Overcome My Fear of Weight GainIn this episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey opens up about one of the biggest fears women face in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery: the fear of weight gain.After years of disordered eating, compulsive exercise, and living in a body that was far below her natural set point, Lindsey shares the mindset shifts, science, faith, and lived experiences that helped her finally let go of control — and ultimately restore her period, heal her relationship with food, and get pregnant naturally.If you’ve ever thought: “I know I need to gain weight… but I’m terrified,” this episode is a must-listen.These are the exact tools Lindsey used to overcome 15+ years of body image struggles and build the freedom-based relationship with her body she has today.In this episode:How curating your social media feed can rewire body image beliefs and stop reinforcing the “smaller is better” narrativeThe science behind HAES, set point theory, and weight bias — and how education dismantles fearGetting radically honest about under-eating, over-exercising, and long-term weight suppressionWhy weight gain is often the missing link for ovulation and pregnancy (even when your BMI is “normal”)How faith, surrender, and true exposure to weight gain helped Lindsey break free from quasi-recoveryWhy avoiding full weight restoration keeps you stuck — and the identity shift that happens when you finally let goWhat real freedom feels like when you stop fighting your body’s natural sizeResources Mentioned:Health at Every Size (HAES) frameworkIntuitive Eating principlesEpisode 1 of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast (Lindsey’s personal story)Ready to Restore Your Period Without Obsessing Over Every Bite?Watch my free training: How To Recover Your Period and Get Pregnant With the Food Freedom Fertility SocietyYou’ll learn exactly what’s keeping you stuck — and the proven path to recovery inside the Food Freedom Fertility Society.

In this episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey sits down with former client Taylor, a full-time touring musician and songwriter who went from years of restrictive eating, industry pressure, and a completely missing period… to restoring her cycle naturally and getting pregnant on the very first month she and her husband tried.If you've ever felt like your lifestyle is “too busy,” “too demanding,” or “too public” for recovery — or you fear what will happen if you stop controlling food and movement — Taylor’s story will remind you what’s possible when your body finally feels safe again.In this episode:How childhood body comments and teasing can shape your body image as adult The hidden pressure of the music industry — and how praise for extreme leanness can reinforce disordered habitsWhen your wedding diet spirals into panic attacks, IBS, and insomniaWhy Taylor chose to join the Food Freedom Fertility Society (even though she was terrified to change)Getting your first natural period in just 5 weeks — after years of suppression on birth controlHow to protect progress while performing, traveling, and touring across multiple statesThe shocking way Taylor found out she was pregnant on her first “try” Advice for the high-achieving woman who keeps waiting for the “right time” to start recoveryReady to Understand What’s Keeping You Stuck?Take my free quiz: Fertility Fix for the Fit GirlGet your personalized report and the next steps your body needs to restore ovulation naturally.

In this episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast, Lindsey sits down with former client Tori, who went from years of missing periods, two rounds of amenorrhea, and “DIY recovery”… to restoring ovulation and getting pregnant on her very first ovulation inside the Food Freedom Fertility Society. She’s now 27 weeks along and thriving.If you've ever thought “Why isn’t this working for me?”, “I should be able to fix this myself,” or “I’m scared to ask for help,” this episode will speak straight to your heart.

If you’ve ever been told to “just go back on the pill” when you lost your period, or you’ve been dismissed with a misdiagnosis like “PCOS type D,” this episode is a must-listen.Today, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt, Chair of General Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville and a leading researcher in Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA). Dr. Shufelt has spent decades studying how hormones, stress, metabolism, and lifestyle interact to influence women’s health—especially heart health.Together, they break down:What FHA actually is (spoiler: it’s not just “no period”).Why high-functioning, health-conscious women often miss the diagnosis.How low estrogen + chronic stress impacts bone density, cardiovascular function, inflammation, and brain signaling—even when you feel “fine.”Why one in every three women with FHA may already be showing early cardiovascular changes, even in their 20s.How ongoing research is working to improve diagnosis, treatment, and awareness—including two major new studies that need participant voices.This is a supportive, science-backed, empowering conversation that every active woman needs to hear.About Our GuestDr. Chrisandra Shufelt, MD, MSChair, Division of General Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic JacksonvilleInternational researcher in women’s hormonal health, cardiovascular risk, and menopausePrincipal investigator on multiple studies examining FHA and long-term health outcomesResources & Research ParticipationDr. Shufelt and her team are actively recruiting for two important research studies:1. REVEAL Registry (Virtual / Worldwide)For women with missing or irregular cycles, with or without a formal diagnosis.No clinic visit required.→ Join the REVEAL Registry: https://noperiod.info/reveal2. ARCH FHA Study – Mayo Clinic Jacksonville (Travel Stipend Provided)A 3-month research study evaluating cardiovascular + bone health in women with FHA.Travel expenses are covered.→ Apply for the ARCH Study: https://noperiod.info/archConnect with Lindsey:Instagram: @‌food.freedom.fertilityWebsite: www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/Twitter:@lindseylussonTiktok: @‌food.freedom.fertility

Lindsey sits down with Taylor, a former elite marathoner who qualified for the Olympic Trials twice—but spent 15 years without a period.After years of overtraining, under-fueling, and convincing herself she could “fix it” on her own, Taylor finally surrendered control, restored her cycle, and went from no period to pregnancy within months.This is a raw, faith-filled conversation about what it really takes to let go of perfectionism, heal your relationship with exercise, and rebuild trust with your body.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why partial recovery never works when control is still in the driver’s seatThe mindset shift that helped Taylor surrender her addiction to runningHow faith and community helped her rebuild a healthy relationship with foodWhat recovery looked like week by week—and how she got her period back after 15 yearsUnderstanding when fertility treatment is okay after recovery The unexpected lessons she’s learned now navigating pregnancy after HAConnect With UsIf you’ve been “trying to do it on your own” and still don’t have your period, let Taylor’s story be your nudge that it’s time for real support.👉 Learn more about the Food Freedom Fertility Society:https://www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/ Take the free quiz to uncover what’s keeping your cycle stuck:Fertility Fix for the Fit Girl Quiz Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We’re back with the final episode of our 3-part series on functional testing for fertility! 🎉Lindsey is joined again by our functional fertility dietitian, Anabelle, to unpack one of the most popular (and misunderstood) advanced hormone tests: the DUTCH test.If you’ve ever wondered whether the DUTCH test could be the missing piece in your fertility journey, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What the DUTCH test actually is (and why it’s different from standard bloodwork).The hormones and metabolites it measures—estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, and more.Why the timing of the test matters (and why it’s not useful if you’re not currently ovulating).Who benefits most from running a DUTCH test—and who doesn’t.How results can uncover hidden hormone imbalances contributing to symptoms like:Short luteal phasesHeavy or painful periodsPMS or estrogen dominancePCOS-like patternsHow a practitioner interprets results and creates an actionable, individualized plan (and why running the test on your own can feel like reading another language).Next Steps:👉 Curious if advanced testing like the DUTCH is right for you?Take our free quiz to uncover what’s blocking your fertility and what your next personalized step should be.Take the Quiz HereConnect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to part two of our mini-series on the top functional tests for your fertility. Today we’ll discuss GI-MAP stool testing—a powerful way to uncover what’s really going on in your gut and how it’s impacting your gut symptoms, your hormones, periods, and fertility. I’m joined again by our functional fertility dietitian, Annabelle, to break down everything you need to know.In this episode: What the GI-MAP test is and what it measures (microbiome balance, pathogens, inflammation, digestion, immune markers, and more).Why gut health and hormones are inseparable—from estrogen detox to nutrient absorption.How digestive symptoms like bloating, constipation, and reflux can be early red flags of hormone imbalance.Client stories where uncovering gut issues (like H. pylori) helped restore fertility and support natural pregnancy.The surprising way gut imbalances may contribute to acne, skin flares, and unexplained infertility.Why only 10% of our clients need advanced gut testing to fix their digestive issuesLinks & Resources:What’s blocking your fertility? Take our 2 minute quiz: ⁠The Fertility Fix for the Fit Girl ⁠Interested in learning more about how to work with our team? Apply here Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠⁠⁠

This is part one of a three-part series on functional lab testing with our Functional Fertility Dietitian, Anabelle. Over the next few episodes, we’ll dive into the three main labs we use to help clients get to the root of:Hormone imbalancesFatigue and burnoutMissing or irregular cyclesFertility struggles and unexplained infertilityIn today’s episode, we’re starting with one of our favorite tests: the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA).What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why HTMA is often the first test we run for clients who feel stuck in their fertility journey.How mineral patterns reveal your body’s ability to handle stress, produce energy, and support hormone balance.The three stages of stress (alarm, acute, and burnout) and how HTMA shows where your body is on that spectrum.Why even women who “eat really clean” may still be mineral deficient due to soil depletion, stress, or under-fueling.Real-life client stories where HTMA uncovered hidden burnout and helped guide targeted support—leading to restored fertility and pregnancy.How this simple, low-lift test offers insight into thyroid health, adrenal function, hydration, and overall resiliency.Why This Matters: Many women are told their labs look normal—yet they still feel exhausted, anxious, or struggle to get pregnant. HTMA helps uncover what’s going on beneath the surface by showing us the mineral imbalances that drive hormone and energy dysfunction. This can be both validating and empowering, giving you the clarity you need to move forward with confidence.Next Steps:We run HTMAs inside our Food Freedom Fertility Society as an add-on, and they’re included in our new Functional Fertility Package with Annabelle, which offers private coaching and personalized lab interpretation.👉 Curious if minerals are the missing link in your fertility journey? Take our free quiz: What’s Blocking Your Fertility (and What to Do About It)It only takes a few minutes and will point you toward the best next steps.Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠⁠⁠

Just because you’re bleeding doesn’t mean your cycle is healthy—or that your body is ready for pregnancy.In this episode, I’m walking you through the five most common red flags I see in women who have gotten their period back but are still struggling to get pregnant. This is especially relevant for the 40% of our clients who come to us already cycling but still facing hidden hormone imbalances, cycle irregularities, or subclinical signs of under-fueling and stress.If you've worked hard to restore your period but are still facing frustrating fertility setbacks, this episode is going to help you understand what your body is trying to tell you.We’ll cover:What an irregular cycle really means (and why it may be anovulatory)The most overlooked signs of weak ovulationWhy a short luteal phase matters (and how it's connected to under-fueling and stress)What your bleed quality can reveal about hormone balanceWhy periods sometimes disappear again—and what to do about itYou'll also learn how we help clients inside the Food Freedom Fertility Society move from “just cycling” to thriving hormonally with regular ovulation, balanced hormones, and cycles that are truly ready to support pregnancy.Whether your period just came back or you’re still dealing with short cycles, no ovulation, or low progesterone—this episode will help you connect the dots.🔍 Related Resources & Links:👉 Apply for the Food Freedom Fertility Society🎧 Episode 79: Low Blood Sugar, High Cortisol & No Period: A Fertility Red FlagConnect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠⁠⁠

If your doctor told you “everything looks normal” but you still can’t get pregnant… this episode will blow your mind (and validate your gut instinct).I’m joined by Dr. Aumatma Simmons, board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist and the powerhouse behind @‌holisticfertilitydoctor, to talk about why unexplained infertility isn’t actually unexplained—and how to uncover what your body’s been trying to tell you all along.We dive into the root causes missed in traditional fertility care, how to tell if your labs are actually optimal (not just “normal”), and what high-achieving women need to understand about stress, estrogen, and their nervous systems if they want to get pregnant naturally.Dr. Simmons also shares the real deal on the age and fertility myth (spoiler: it’s based on data from the 1800s) and gives us a first look at her AI-powered root cause analysis tool, Madre Fertility.Why “unexplained infertility” is a lazy diagnosis—and what’s actually going onThe 5 most common root causes most doctors missWhy normal labs ≠ optimal fertilityHow high-achieving women accidentally block ovulationEasy ways to regulate your nervous system and boost hormonesWhat it actually takes to increase estrogen and restore ovulationTake the Root Cause Quiz → www.madrefertility.comWork with Dr. Simmons → www.holisticfertilityinstitute.comFollow her on Instagram → @‌holisticfertilitydoctorEpisode Highlights:[03:10] The personal fertility journey that led Dr. Simmons to this work[09:30] Where the “fertility cliff at 35” myth actually comes from[14:45] Toxins, gut health, stress & the real root causes of infertility[25:40] Why your estrogen is low (and what to do about it)[33:10] Why normal labs can be misleading[41:00] How perfectionism and high cortisol block your cycle[50:00] 3 free tools to regulate your nervous system and boost hormones[58:00] What to do if you feel like you’ve tried everythingConnect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠⁠

Are you eating more, gaining weight, and still not getting your period back? Or maybe you’ve gotten one bleed and assumed you were fully recovered—but still can’t get pregnant? In this episode, Lindsey breaks down the 10 most common mistakes she sees women make when trying to restore their cycle and support natural fertility.Spoiler alert: it’s not always about the calories, and it’s definitely not just about weight.Whether you’re tracking macros, still overtraining, or waiting for a doctor to “diagnose” you before taking action, this episode will help you identify what might be holding you back—and what to do instead.In this Episode:Why tracking calories might actually be slowing your recoveryThe hidden harm of “clean eating” when it comes to hormonesWhy fiber isn’t always your friend if you have low estrogenThe role of your nervous system in ovulationWhy one period ≠ full recovery or full fertilityWhy fertility treatments don’t always work (and what to do first)Why it’s never too early to care about getting your period back📚 Referenced Episodes:Ep. 14 –Disordered Eating and Digestive IssuesEp. 39 – What Happens if you don’t Recover your PeriodEp. 76 – You don’t have to be Underweight to Lose your Period Ep. 86 – What Every Woman Needs to Know About Carbs & Fertility📥 Links & Resources:💻 Free Training: How to Get Pregnant with a Missing PeriodSubmit a listener question for the podcast🧪 Grab our Lab Guide: Understand Labs with HAConnect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠⁠

If the idea of “slowing down” makes you panic… this episode is a must-listen.Jennifer is a Yoga, Pilates, Meditation & Breathwork teacher who specialises in fertility & women’s health. During a long & difficult fertility journey of her own, Jennifer eventually found the practice of Fertility Yoga. This practice was able to ease her anxiety while TTC, relieve chronic insomnia, re-balance a thyroid condition…and eventually it helped her to fall pregnant naturally. She now runs an online business, Element Pilates & Yoga, helping women all over the world to overcome fertility challenges & find their way to motherhood. In this EpisodeWhy giving up high-intensity workouts felt impossible—and why she finally did itHow fertility yoga helped regulate her cycle, balance hormones, and heal insomniaWhat most doctors miss when diagnosing cycle issues or "early menopause"The real science behind blood flow, nervous system regulation, and fertilityPractical tips to shift out of fight-or-flight and reconnect with your bodyIf you're stuck in the "all or nothing" mindset around exercise, think fertility yoga sounds boring, or feel like rest equals failure—this episode is here to change your mind (and maybe your cycle).Want to try fertility yoga with Jen?Jen is hosting a free 3-day Fertility Yoga Workshop! You’ll get daily practices, breathwork, and calming tools to help regulate your hormones and reconnect with your body.Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠

I’m tackling one of the most common and misunderstood topics in the world of hormone health and fertility: carbohydrates. Specifically, how well-intentioned choices—like following a low-carb or "clean" eating plan—might be silently disrupting your cycle, impairing ovulation, and delaying your chances of getting pregnant.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why eating “clean” or low-carb might backfire when it comes to hormonal healthThe science behind how carbs fuel ovulation, thyroid function, and estrogen balanceHow low energy availability—even if you're eating a lot—can shut down your reproductive systemWhat happens to LH pulses, T3, and gut health on a low-carb or high-stress lifestyleWhy mindset matters as much as macros when it comes to recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)I’m breaking down the exact physiological reasons why your cycle may still be MIA—even if your labs look “normal” and you’ve already increased calories.This isn’t just about how much you eat… it’s about what you’re eating (and what signals you’re sending your brain).You’ll also hear:Why we see so many Type A women, athletes, and “wellness girlies” struggling to ovulateReal stats from our program (91% get their period back in 90 days!)Why your gut health and hormone health are more connected than you thinkResources mentioned:Free Quiz: Are You Too Healthy to Get Pregnant?Episode 14: Disordered Eating and Digestive Issues with Dr. Heather FinleyEpisode 85: Why Healthy, Type A Women Might Be Struggling to Get Pregnant 💛 Ready to stop second-guessing and start ovulating again—without going low-carb, burning out at the gym, or dropping $1,000s on supplements?Take the quiz linked above and find out what’s keeping your period and fertility stuck. Your body wants to heal—you just have to give it the right tools.Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠

In this solo episode, Lindsey gets real about why the conventional fertility model isn’t built for the high-achieving, fit, Type A woman struggling with a missing or irregular period. If you're eating clean, working out, and doing everything right—but still not ovulating—this episode is for you.You’ll hear:Lindsey’s personal fertility story and how she got pregnant naturally—three times—after being told IVF was her only optionWhy a "normal" BMI, healthy labs, and regular workouts don’t mean your body is hormonally ready for pregnancyHow under-fueling and overtraining can silently sabotage your fertility, even if you look healthy on the outsideThe research behind body fat, energy availability, and ovulation—and why increasing your intake might be the keyWhy IVF may not be the golden ticket (and what to do before going that route)The exact 4-part framework our team uses to help clients restore cycles and get pregnant naturally inside the Food Freedom Fertility Society💡 Whether you’ve been told IVF is your only option or you just know something deeper is going on, this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and hopeful.🎧 Mentioned in This Episode:Episode 1: Lindsey’s Full Fertility StoryEpisode 64: Natural Pregnancy after 3 years of IVF🎥 **Free Training: **How to Get Pregnant with a Missing Period — Learn the 3-part framework our clients use to restore ovulation and get pregnant naturally (even if they’ve been told IVF is the only option)Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠

In this powerful and honest episode, Lindsey sits down with past client Caitlyn, a nurse practitioner who went from a decade without a natural period to pregnant in under 6 months—all while working 12-hour hospital shifts and navigating a deeply ingrained identity around health and fitness.In this Episode:Why working in  healthcare can help you identify the root cause of your missing periodThe daily “healthy” habits that might actually harming your fertilityHow to not let your work schedule interfere with recovery Why you shouldn’t put recovery off just because it’s summer How to advocate for yourself when your doctors ignore your symptoms Tips for Type A women struggling to conceive naturallyLeave a Review + Share:If this episode encouraged you, please consider leaving a 5-star review and sharing it with a friend who's ready to take charge of her fertility.📥 Ready to get your period back ASAP?  Apply now to work with our team and get the support, structure, and strategy that helped Caitlyn go from no period to pregnant in just 3 months.Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson

In this packed listener Q&A episode, Lindsey dives into some of the most frequently asked (and misunderstood) questions in the HA recovery and fertility space. Whether your period is back but ovulation is still MIA, or you're unsure if you're doing “enough” to support your fertility—this episode breaks it all down with compassion, science, and practical steps you can take today.Questions Answered in This Episode:"How long after cervical mucus should I expect a period?""Why is it so hard to eat carbs consistently throughout the day—and why does it matter?""My period is back, but I’m not ovulating. Is it still an under-eating issue?""Is HA recovery about total calories or specific macros—especially carbs?"Key Takeaways:Cervical mucus is a positive sign but not a guaranteed countdown to ovulationNutrient timing matters as much as total intake—especially for LH and FSH signalingEating all your calories at night may keep your body in survival modeMindset blocks like “earning your food” or fearing fullness can silently sabotage your progressCarbohydrates are critical—not optional—for hormone production and ovulationRecovery isn’t just about food—it’s also about stress, sleep, movement, and mindsetResources Mentioned:Free Training – How to Get Pregnant with a Missing PeriodEpisode 69: Nutrient Timing for Period RecoveryLow Carb for Period Recovery? What the Science Says (Blog Post)Submit a question for a future Q&A episode → Listener Q&A FormWant support from Lindsey and her team?Check out the Food Freedom Fertility Society to get expert guidance and community support through every stage of period and fertility recovery.Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson

Today’s guest is Sarah—a former college basketball player whose journey with missing periods began during her time as a student-athlete. After college, Sarah pursued a career as a gym teacher and athletic director, but despite her active lifestyle, her period never returned. For years, she was reassured that it was “normal” for athletes, but everything changed when she got married and began trying to start a family. When lower-intervention fertility treatments failed and her doctor began recommending IVF, Sarah found herself at a crossroads. That’s when she discovered she was severely underfueling—and connected with Lindsey to begin a new chapter in her fertility journey.In this Episode The information that gets missed after getting diagnosed with HATake charge of your fertility journey after 5 failed Clomid cycles The accidental under fueling that can happen as a 3 sport athlete Getting your period back in just 3 weeksNatural pregnancy just 2 months later Why you should care about a missing period as a college athleteWant to learn more about how to go from no period to pregnant in under 6 months? Grab my free training here Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠@lindseylusson

Susan Portz is a registered dietitian specializing in nutrition for women with unexplained infertility and those undergoing fertility treatments like IVF. After experiencing her own six-year infertility journey—including multiple rounds of IVF—Susan understands firsthand the emotional and physical toll of trying to conceive. Now a mom, she is passionate about helping other women optimize their fertility through science-based nutrition and sustainable lifestyle changes.Through Fertility Nutrition Simplified, she provides expert guidance, compassionate support, and practical strategies to help women take control of their fertility. She offers a free training and a comprehensive course designed to help women improve their chances of conception with the power of nutrition. In this Episode:Why nutrition matters even if you’re doing IVFUnderstanding a realistic timeline for pregnancy when using fertility assistanceWhy so many millennial women are under fueling for fertilityTop foods and supplements for boosting fertilityHow eating perfectly for fertility can be a gateway into disordered eatingHelpful mindset shifts to make if you’ve been TTC for multiple yearsTo learn more, find susan on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.infertility/⁠@‌nutrition.for.infertility or reach out at ⁠[email protected]⁠.course link (with 40% discount!): ⁠https://go.simplejoyfulnutrition.com/fertilitynutritionsimplified-5284⁠Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠Website: ⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠Twitter: ⁠@lindseylusson

In This Episode:– Average recovery times for clients following the Food Freedom Fertility method– Why it doesn’t matter how long your period has been missing– Understanding weight restoration and what it means for your fertility – Will exercise delay your recovery time?– Unpacking what full recovery from HA looks like– Why more information isn’t what you need to get your period backLinks and Resources:– Episode 39: What happens if I don’t get my period back?– Find ED support: allianceforeatingdisorders.com– Apply for the Food Freedom Fertility Society: Click HEREConnect with Lindsey:Instagram: @food.freedom.fertilityWebsite: foodfreedomandfertility.comTwitter: @lindseylusson

Jillian Greaves (MPH, RD, LDN) is a Functional Medicine Dietitian, Women's Health Specialist, podcast co-host, and founder of the highest-rated dietitian and functional nutrition business in Boston. She has been recognized across major publications such as Dr. Axe, Healthline and EatingWell for her transformative and unique approach to wellness. Jillian’s mission is not only to empower women to understand and treat the root causes of their health issues naturally, but also to guide them in breaking away from the pursuit of perfection in doing so.It was early on in Jillian’s career when she realized the potentially damaging consequences of the “pill for every ill” approach traditional medicine often takes. After years of struggling with her own health, she realized that what she learned in her professional experience and her doctors’ orders to “just take birth control” were not enough to help her truly reverse her symptoms. Fueled by her own personal health challenges and frustration with being told that “everything looks normal” while her body was telling her otherwise, she decided to build her own private practice.Through her private nutrition coaching and courses, Jillian has helped thousands of women – and counting – heal their gut and hormone symptoms while breaking away from dieting extremes through personalized and sustainable programs. Her unique approach to helping clients achieve whole-person health is focused on helping them foster empowering relationships with food and their bodies.In this Episode– Understanding the stress bucket – How under eating derails blood sugar balance and increases cortisol – Dangerous social media diet trends for hormones and fertility– Understanding how the circadian rhythm impacts hormone production – Nutrition to boost egg quality and the importance of fermented foods – Debunking myths about AMH and your ability to get pregnant – Learning the line for what’s too much exercise for fertility Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: @food.freedom.fertilityWebsite: foodfreedomandfertility.comTwitter: @lindseylusson

Mallory Cooper is a devoted wife to her husband, Colton, of five years, a proud dog mom to her two golden doodles, Dood and Doodette, and, most recently, a loving mother to her little miracle boy, Hendon. She is passionate about her faith, cherishes time with family and friends, and embraces every opportunity to soak up the sunshine.In this Episode:– The toxic environment of them gym when battling exercise addiction– Why a missing period should be a red flag for disordered eating support– Unpacking the financial and emotional costs of IVF– Moving out of denial and into alignment with your true values– Advocating for yourself and why permanent period loss is a myth  – Using recovery tools to support your body postpartum – The importance of addressing your relationship with exercise  – How to go from no period to pregnant in 5 months without fertility treatment Connect with Lindsey:Instagram: @food.freedom.fertilityWebsite: foodfreedomandfertility.comTwitter: @lindseylusson

Maggie lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and cat. She works in IT audit, and in her free time she loves spending time outdoors, reading, and exercising (now--in moderation!). Maggie and her husband welcomed a baby boy just a few weeks ago at the end of January!In this Episode: – The perfectionist pathway into period loss– The sobering results of not responding to the Provera challenge – How to overcome food guilt during recovery – The macro counting trap preventing you from eating enough– How motherhood will challenge your relationship with food – Getting your period back in 6 weeks – The benefit of restoring your period before fertility treatmentConnect with Lindsey:Instagram: @food.freedom.fertilityWebsite: foodfreedomandfertility.comTwitter: @lindseylusson

Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board-certified in internal medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the medical director at ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic, which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic that offers telemedicine throughout the US and is dedicated to caring for people with eating disorders, disordered eating, and malnutrition. Dr. Gaudiani’s first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders is available on Amazon. In this Episode The gap in doctors identifying and diagnosing eating disorders Defining Relative Energy Deficit in Sport (RED-S) Identifying the body systems impacting by undereating How to distinguish between healthy behaviors and ED behaviors Why women in their 40s are at a higher risk for developing an eating disorder Is full recovery from an eating disorder even possible? Why some women lose their period, and others do not The shocking statistics of EDs among patients seeking fertility assistance Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

In the Episode: What is set point weight? Is it possible to overshoot your setpoint and when will your weight return to baseline? Expectations for your 2nd recovery period  Why cycle tracking is an important tool for hormonal health How to know whether or not you’re ovulating Troubleshooting if your period are irregular after recovery  The role body and exercise plan in fertility Wanna ask a question for me to answer on the pod? Add it here  Invest in a wearable fertility device: Tempdrop  Use code “AFfoodfreedomfertility” for 20%off Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

While the etiology of HA and PCOS are very different, the two conditions can present very similarly in the clinical setting. In this episode, Sam and I unpack the similarities and differences between HA and PCOS and share some foundational nutrition and lifestyle habits that are beneficial for healthy hormones and fertility if you’re unsure which condition you have.   Sam Abbott, MSEd, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist who helps those with PCOS ditch diets and balance hormones without feeling guilty or stressed about food. She is the owner of PCOS Nutrition Company, where she helps clients  improve hormone regulation without a side of diet culture or weight stigma. In her Nourished with PCOS Program Collective, her non-diet nutrition membership, she empowers people with PCOS to find peace and balance with nutrition, hormones, body and life. You can find Sam on Instagram at @‌pcos.nutritionist or on her podcast, the Nourished with PCOS Podcast, where she gives free tips and support around managing PCOS without dieting.   In this Episode Why weight shouldn’t be the focus when it comes to balancing your hormones Looking holistically at each individual to accurately diagnose PCOS Why nutrition recommendations for PCOS and HA don’t have to conflict Understanding the different “types” of PCOS Is adrenal PCOS just HA? What does the research say Why comparison is the worst metric for whether or not you’re eating enough Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

Jamie joined the Food Freedom Fertility Society in April 2024 after being told IVF was her only option. She is a 28-year-old nurse with a love for running, living in St. Louis MO. She dove in and started diligently following the FFF Method. In just 2.5 weeks, Jamie saw a return of her period! 2 months after that, she got pregnant naturally. In the Episode Why rapid weight loss should be met with concern, not praise  Losing your period when on the pill and why that’s not normal Is ovulation induction a waste of time with HA?  Overcoming the fear of gaining all the weight back Why it’s unhealthy to restrict and overtrain during fertility treatment  The power of community for motivation in your recovery journey How to approach your fertility journey with confidence  Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

Michelle is a Registered Dietitian with her Master's in Health Psychology. She is the owner/founder of Yates Nutrition with a mission to both treat and prevent eating disorders for women all over the world. Michelle ultimately leads women away from habits and behaviors which can be destructive, discouraging, and disordered and leads them to a healthy relationship with food, fitness, and their bodies. Michelle hosts Nourished & Free: The Podcast and lives in the Midwest with her husband, 2 kids, and cat. In the Episode Does the field of dietetics set you up for developing an eating disorder? The overlap between restrictive EDs and binge eating The top things women who struggled with binging need to know  How perfectionism with food can drive binge eating  Understanding the clinical definition of Binge Eating Disorder (BED) The first steps to healing from BED and improving your relationship with food Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

Renae lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband, Trevor, and goldendoodle, Derby. She works as a Physician Assistant in Dermatology and loves all things - SKIN. Reane and her husband are currently pregnant with a baby boy, due in December 2024!   In this Episode: Can you recover from HA while doing IVF? The role proper nutrition can play in egg retrieval Creating safety in an over-stressed body Tracking recovery progress while using supplemental hormones Why many doctors will tell you to skip IUI Honesty is key when working with a fertility specialist How to make HA recovery a positive experience Overcoming the fear of gaining weight Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

Noelle is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP™) and a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA®) Certified Personal Trainer. She’s the host top-ranked health podcast, Well-Fed Women, and the founder of coconutsandkettlebells.com. She’s also the author of the best-selling cookbook, Coconuts and Kettlebells, and the creator an innovative personalized home workout program, Strong From Home. Noelle has been working in health and wellness industry for almost 20 years. She’s a Marine Corps wife, mom to two young kids, and currently resides with her family in Northern Virginia. Download Noelle’s FREE Protein Hacks guide and sample meal plan here: Protein Prep Method.   In this episode: Hitting rock bottom with dieting and trying to change your body What we’ve learned over the last 20 years about fitness culture Why more isn’t better when it comes to exercising for healthy hormones What is HPA axis dysfunction, and how do we fix it? Questions to ask if you can’t break your routine with exercise Sifting through the lie “If I stop now, I’m going to lose all my fitness” Why true mental healing from disordered eating takes years, not months Letting go of a fit identity and learning to be okay with getting it wrong sometimes Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

I’m spending the next half hour answering questions directly from our podcast listeners! Have a question you would like for me to answer on Pod in the future? You can submit that here.   In this episode: The importance of nutrient timing for period recovery How Fasting impacts female reproductive hormones The HA “spectrum” that can occur even if you do get a period The difference between HA and POI Why we see diminished ovarian reserve is some women with HA Will weightlifting prevent you from getting your period back? Best practices for alcohol use during HA recovery Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

Becca lives in Hot Springs, Arkansas, with her amazing husband, 3 fur babies, and a human baby on the way! Becca shares that she always struggled with body image issues, stemming largely from being a cheerleader in college and competing in bikini and figure competitions post-college. As a result, she suffered several negative consequences with her relationship with food, turning to over-exercise and control. This eventually led to fertility problems, which is why she joined the Food Freedom Fertility Society! Becca shares that since recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, she’s never looked back because her life has forever changed for the better! In this Episode: In this episode: PCOS misdiagnosis and the light bulb moment recognizing you have HA The psychological impact of high-dose hormones used in fertility treatment Can macro counting be a stepping stone to food freedom? The true freedom of letting go of numbers and learning to trust your body The power of positive thinking during your recovery journey The work that needs to be done even after you get your period back Navigating miscarriage and getting pregnant with your rainbow baby Why healing your relationship with food matters for motherhood Ready to fast-track fertility journey through period recovery? Apply for the Food Freedom Fertility Society: FFF Society Application Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

Everest is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner certified in functional medicine. She founded and runs Everest Functional Psychiatry and Wellness, one of the only Functional Psychiatry practices in Texas. Here, she takes a holistic approach to healing and believes in the connection between the body and mind. Integrating lifestyle, diet, medicine, and other innovative technologies, she views each patient individually to help them take control of their health and improve their quality of life and well-being. ‌ In this Episode: Combining functional medicine with psychiatry How media has shaped your relationship with food and body Are you blaming your missing period on the wrong things? How under eating makes your anxiety worse Coffee and cortisol: do you need to quit it altogether? Why food sensitivity tests often aren’t helpful for identifying food intolerances The power in community and connection for overcoming disordered eating The role between cortisol, exercise, and progesterone Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

Laura lives outside of Philadelphia PA with her husband and almost 2-year-old son. Her journey began over 20 years ago in high school when she wanted to lose a little bit of weight, which quickly turned into an eating and exercise disorder. For years she struggled with finding peace with food and her body, while trying to focus on recovery. It wasn't until she reached her mid 30's and wanted to start a family that she realized quasi-recovery wasn't going to help her reach her goals, which ultimately led her to the food freedom fertility society. In this episode: The downsides of “DIY”ing your fertility journey Why you need to gain at least 25 lbs. during pregnancy How to know what “quasi recovery” looks like Using period recovery as an opportunity to finally find food freedom Getting in touch with what you body really wants and needs for be healthy The first step to moving out of quasi recovery Calling out the lie: “it’s not the right time” to work on recovery Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

Caroline Shermer is a registered dietitian, eating disorders specialist, and many of her clients' biggest cheerleader. She founded Meant To Eat Nutrition Counseling with one mission: to empower women to learn all that they are meant to eat and to be a part of disordered eating, excessive exercise, and body image concerns. She lives in Nashville and is passionate about pouring into her local community. In this Episode: Can becoming an RD be a breeding ground for developing disordered eating? The importance of variety in your exercise routine The role food plays into an exercise addiction How small changes in your routine can help decrease dependence The power of a full exercise break during ED and HA recovery Identifying the 4 different types of hunger The simplest thing you can do to improve body image this week The connection between Taylor Swift’s music and women with EDs Connect with Caroline: Website: www.meanttoeat.com Instagram: @meanttoeat Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

Brittany is a Registered Nurse who lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, two Children, and dog Paisley. She enjoys hiking, baking, and spending time with my family and friends. After getting married at age 26 and coming off of birth control, Brittany’s cycles never returned. She and her husband, and I were informed by an endocrinologist that IVF was our only option to conceive. After years of fertility treatments, they were blessed with their daughter and son, but Brittany always wondered if her lifestyle was the cause of my HA diagnosis. After taking the leap to join the Food Freedom Fertility program, Brittany was able to regain my period and conceive our third child, due in November, naturally on my second recovery cycle. ‌ In this Episode Why IVF isn’t the fast track to baby Finally, getting the right diagnosis on your fertility journey When your missing period symptoms become a burden, you can’t ignore How over-exercise can play into poor hunger cues Overcoming denial that your nutrition habits aren’t contributing to your lack of period When period recovery just takes a little longer Why weight gain won’t go on forever during recovery Setting yourself up for success to avoid postpartum relapse Why you need to step away from calorie burn goals on your fitness tracker Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson

Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility, and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health firsthand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to build health from a place of connection: to self, to nature, and to community. ‌ In this episode: Looking at period symptoms as clues into your health Why millennials are a generation deprived of Progesterone Why body size isn't a great reflection of how well you're fueling The importance of creating safety in your body for optimal fertility Why you need to care about ovulation even if you don't care about pregnancy Reliable forms of natural birth control so you can break up with the pill forever HA or POI? Exploring elevated FSH and the connection with under fueling How functional testing can give you a closer look at hormone imbalance. ‌Connect with Kaely: Instagram: @kaelyrd Website: KM Nutrition | Registered Dietitians For Women’s Hormone Health Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility

Jordana is a 31-year-old mom of one, and one is on the way! In 2022, she got married and realized she wanted to get pregnant right after her wedding. Since she didn’t have a period, she went to see her doctor out of concern and was told to just give it time. Jordana knew in the back of her head that something wasn’t right. She happened to stumble across Lindsey’s Instagram and knew she needed to reach out for support. After joining the Food Freedom Fertility Society, she not only got her period back in less than 2 months, but she also found out she was pregnant! She’s now pregnant with baby #2 and looking forward to welcoming her second boy this fall. ‌ In this Episode How being in a smaller body can be a trigger for period loss The challenging dynamic between moms and daughters and diets Looking at your long-term fertility goals over losing weight for your wedding How period recovery works to bring your body back into balance Building out your “A Team” for support during recovery Adding life back into your marriage by finding food freedom Going from no period to pregnant in 2 months The difference between mental and physical recovery What it looks like to live a recovered lifestyle Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠

Emily Everton, PT, DPT is a holistic Women’s Health Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Embody Physical Therapy & Wellness, LLC in Hopkinton, MA. Emily specializes in Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and is especially passionate about all things menstrual health, fertility, and perinatal care. Emily also supports women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and irregular menstrual cycles in her role as a Women's Health coach, where she helps women restore ovulation, get their period back, regulate their menstrual cycles, and if hoping to get pregnant, do so naturally. Both during and outside of her clinical work, Emily loves to talk about taboo topics and challenge unsustainable societal standards to help girls/women find peace with their bodies and live their fullest, symptom-free life. Though Emily’s work was initially inspired by her own lived experience with disordered eating, orthorexia, RED-S, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, infertility, and a poor relationship with her body…she is consistently inspired by the wonderful girls and women she is so fortunate to support on a daily basis. ‌ In this Episode Why athletes are at a higher risk for amenorrhea Defining RED-S and understanding the signs and symptoms How body comments can trigger disordered eating How to improve body image during period recovery Working through recovery before you’re ready to get pregnant Using HA recovery as a “permission slip” to rest and nourish Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠

Shannon is a retired Division One soccer player who struggled with her identity outside of being an athlete. After college, she turned to weightlifting and became a certified personal trainer, which made it easy to mask her health and exercise obsession. Shannon got married, quit working, and now travels around the country with her husband, who is a professional baseball player. She had always dreamed of being a mom, and with the help of Lindsey, her husband and she will be welcoming their baby girl later this year in September! ‌ In this Episode How the athlete mindset can set the stage for disordered eating Signs of underfueling even when you do get your period Overcoming the fear of undereating if you don’t track your food The overlap between eating disorders and addiction Calling out the lie, “I won’t care about gaining weight once I’m pregnant.” When a full exercise break is necessary for changing your mindset FINALLY getting pregnant after a 2 year infertility journey Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility

Taylor is a Registered Dietitian specializing in identifying and treating the root causes of hormone imbalances. She has a particular passion for educating women about the rarely discussed negative side effects of hormonal birth control. She works 1:1 with women in her private practice, helping them navigate how to support their body on and/or how to safely transition off of birth control, symptom-free. She has an extensive background working with clients with eating disorders and practices from a non-diet, weight-inclusive perspective. Connect with Taylor on Instagram- @‌nourishedbytay Download Taylor’s Health Hormone Recipe Guidebook Work with Taylor ‌ In this Episode: Why birth control won’t solve your period problems Is a birth control “period” better than no period? How to correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies caused by the pill You may be undereating even if your weight is normal How to transition out of a constant fight-or-flight state Non-hormonal options for preventing pregnancy The science behind food habituation and “moderation.” Have a question you want me to answer on the Podcast? You can submit that here Ready to get your period back? Learn more about the FFF Society Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility

Sam lives in Charlotte, NC, with her husband and GSP dog, Millie. She was a collegiate runner turned marathon runner, which inevitably led to disordered eating and unhealthy exercise habits. In January of 2023, she and her husband decided they wanted to start their family. After going off birth control, it became clear this wasn't going to be easy, as her period was nonexistent. Over 10 years of a missing period, Sam was able to recover her cycle naturally through the Food Freedom Fertility Society and is now happy to share she is expecting her first baby boy in September. ‌ In this Episode: The athletic background that can set the stage for period loss Red flags of hormone imbalances that are often brushed under the rug Why your Obgyn won’t be the one to tell you how to get your period back Why you can get weight and still not get your period back The mental prison of disordered eating and exercise obsession Overcoming the fear of what others will think if you gain weight Why it’s so hard to push yourself to eat enough when you’re working on your own Getting pregnant again after loss and avoiding relapses into disordered eating The magic of getting a positive pregnancy and re-establishing trust in your body Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.foodfreedomandfertility.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @lindseylusson Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@‌food.freedom.fertility⁠