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62. Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Eating Disorders

• Grace Secker

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In this episode, Grace welcomes Claudia, a nutrition and dietetic consultant, to explore how stress, food restriction, and overtraining disrupt hormonal health. They discuss hypothalamic amenorrhea, the nervous system’s role in fertility, and the mindset shifts essential for healing. Claudia shares practical steps to restore balance, reconnect with your body, and support long-term recovery.

What We Cover:

  • What hypothalamic amenorrhea is and why it happens
  • How stress, disordered eating, and overtraining affect hormones
  • The link between the nervous system, feminine energy, and fertility
  • Why self-worth and identity shifts are key to healing
  • Practical steps to restore your period and support hormone health
  • Moving from control to surrender in recovery
  • How misdiagnoses like PCOS can delay healing
  • The role of IVF, birth control, and nutrition in hormonal balance

If you’ve struggled with a missing period, fertility challenges, or feeling disconnected from your body, this episode will help you slow down, listen to your body, and find a sustainable path to healing.

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Instagram: @ha.fertility.nutritionist
YouTube: @nourishedbyclaudia
Facebook: @nourishedbyclaudia

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