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Welcome to the Period Recovery podcast. Here is where your host Cynthia Registered Dietitian Period Recovery expert, will discuss the reality, ups & downs & life-changing journey of getting your period back and finding balance with food, body & exercise. After overcoming missing period issues of her own, Cynthia started to help women across the world get their periods back for good & restore their health & fertility through her unique methodology for period recovery. Cynthia breaks down the ...
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Dr. Kelsey Duncan shares her clinical wisdom and expertise in the field while bringing together a community of experts and fellow fertility warriors to create a safe place to learn, ask questions and feel supported on your fertility journey.
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In the 35-55 age box and starting to wonder if you will ever feel like you again? Weight gain, night wakings, brain fog, hot flashes, headaches, cravings, bloating, joint pain, mood swings, anxiety are all on the rise and no matter what you try, nothing moves the needle. Your host, Bria Gadd is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and Personal Trainer who specializes in female hormones. After helping thousands of women lose weight in their 20’s an ...
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The Flow State Podcast

Monica Grohne and Norah Candito

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The Flow State Podcast, brought to you by Marea, is all about finding balance in your everyday life. We dive into topics around women's health and wellness from menstrual health to mental health.
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Hey there sister! Welcome to another expert interview on the pod! This is an important episode that I think all women should learn more about because it has to do with missing periods and something called Hypothalamic Amenorrhea or HA for short. When our period is missing in the perimenopause years, it could be nothing, but it could be something, a…
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Ok sister, let’s talk about sex in perimenopause. As you know, a lot is changing in our female body and brain during this time but you can still have a thriving, juicy sex life and today’s guest is here to teach us how. Chloe is an internationally certified Somatic Sex Coach and Intimacy Educator. She is the founder of Honey-ed. She is also the hos…
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In this week's episode, we chat about my three fertility red flags that you can consider when you're getting curious about your fertility journey. These are all questions I ask and consider with new clients, but you can also use as tools to know when to seek support on your fertility journey. Thank you to our podcast sponser, Needed. You can use th…
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Have you ever found yourself feeling like everyone and everything around you is annoying…and. Then you realize that maybe the common denominator is YOU? I have been there, in fact today I AM there. Join me in this perimenopause friendly episode to discuss crankiness during this season of midlife and what you can do about it! Tune In To Learn: The h…
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Erietta is from Greece and lost her period due to a combination of stress, excessive exercise, and weight loss even though she never was pursuing trying to change her body or become 'more fit'. She initially ignored the signs that her body was giving her that something was up with her period and continued her lifestyle. Prior to working with Cynthi…
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This weeks episode is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen, founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute and Superbaby Nutraceuticals. We covered topics like: Does age really matter when it comes to fertility? The important conversation of our uterine microbiome Dr. Cleopatra uses her world-renowned…
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Whether you are in complete hormonal chaos, just starting to feel frustrated in your body OR you feel good but want to make sure you are going to crush these perimenopause years and sail into menopause, this episode is for you! Tune In to Learn: Why it is so hard for you to make nutrition easy The MOST important THREE steps to start with SCHEDULE A…
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Hey there sister, I am super pumped to bring this interview to you! Meet Sara Frenza, a published fitness model and writer, nutrition and body transformation coach, and the owner of Sara Frenza Fitness and Nutrition. After overcoming her own struggles with chronic dieting and post-pregnancy weight gain, Sara discovered a sustainable approach to los…
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In this weeks episode I got to sit with down Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen, founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute and Superbaby Nutraceuticals, to talk about the power of epigenetics and how we have the power to influence our genetic expression to boost fertility. We covered topics like: How genetics and epigenetics…
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If you are doing all of the things and still not feeling amazing, you don’t want to miss this episode where I cover the 2 things that WILL ALWAYS get in your way if you don’t take care of them! Tune Into This Episode To Learn: The 2 hurdles you need to be aware of that could trip you up when it comes to weight loss and feeling fabulous in perimenop…
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Are you missing your spark these days? Back by popular demand (Michelle Fraley, MA, WPCC is a clinical counselor, certified holistic life coach, yoga/ meditation teacher and speaker had the MOST listened to podcast interview on The Period Whisperer —> episode 184 is you missed it) I had to have Michelle back to cover such a keep topic: Finding your…
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In this conversation, Bria Gadd and Cynthia discuss the topic of periods and the challenges faced by women in their mid to late thirties and beyond. They explore the impact of factors such as exercise, nutrition, stress, and sleep on menstrual health. Bria shares her personal experience of losing her period and the journey to understanding the role…
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Are you missing your spark these days? Back by popular demand (Michelle Fraley, MA, WPCC is a clinical counselor, certified holistic life coach, yoga/ meditation teacher and speaker had the MOST listened to podcast interview on The Period Whisperer —> episode 184 is you missed it) I had to have Michelle back to cover such a keep topic: Finding your…
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Are you missing your spark these days? Back by popular demand (Michelle Fraley, MA, WPCC is a clinical counselor, certified holistic life coach, yoga/ meditation teacher and speaker had the MOST listened to podcast interview on The Period Whisperer —> episode 184 is you missed it) I had to have Michelle back to cover such a keep topic: Finding your…
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In this week’s episode I got to sit down with Cynthia Donovan, a registered nutritional dietician that focuses in supporting women to help regain their missing periods. We chatted all things Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), how important proper nutrition and movement can be to regaining hormonal balance, and the journey to living a more free lifestyle…
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Are you missing your spark these days? Back by popular demand (Michelle Fraley, MA, WPCC is a clinical counselor, certified holistic life coach, yoga/ meditation teacher and speaker had the MOST listened to podcast interview on The Period Whisperer —> episode 184 is you missed it) I had to have Michelle back to cover such a keep topic: Finding your…
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In this solo podcast episode, Cynthia discusses the five biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) or missing periods. She starts by addressing the mainstream medical approach to HA, which often involves prescribing birth control pills. Cynthia emphasizes that her approach as a registered dietitian is different and a…
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Well this is a different episode sisters because it is the FIRST time in over 200 episodes that I am interviewing a man on the Period Whisperer Podcast. So many of you out there like me love fitness and recognize the value of it for our hormones and body as we age. However things change for our bodies around fitness in perimenopause and so many of …
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In this week's episode I got to sit down with Marlie Cohen, a mom of 2, a certified pre/postnatal trainer and certified health coach. I wanted to get her expert take on how to add movement into your treatment plan to help improve your chances of conceiving. We covered topics like: Why movement is important for women How to find the motivation to ge…
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I used to wish that someone would just GIVE me the answers to my health goals…to better muscle building, better fat burning, fewer cravings, better sleep, effortless nutrition and so on. I would see women on the street, at the gym, on social media, on tv who seems to have the health and body that I wanted and I knew that they HAD to know something …
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Women’s Weight Release Expert & Body Love Coach, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, yoga instructor, podcast host, speaker, single mom, and cancer survivor Sarah Haas joins me on the pod to share some inspiration and ACTIONABLE tips to help women in midlife rev up their metabolism no matter how busy they are. A single m…
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In this week's episode I got to sit down with Emily Luk, cofounder and CEO of Plenty, to chat about the financial aspect of fertility treatments. We covered topics like Understanding the financial costs of fertility treatments (before your even ready) Tips on the right questions to ask your employer when it comes to possible coverage and what to lo…
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Beer on the dock, wine with friends, cocktails on a patio, butter tarts and burgers, ice cream and s'mores by the fire are all apart of what makes summer well, summer for me! But all of these things can wreak havoc on our hormones when we are already going through the transition of perimenopause. After 6 summers of happy hormones, no weight gain, a…
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Bailee a teacher & nature enthusiast from Utah, shares her journey of losing her period and struggling with infertility. She discusses the societal pressures and body comparisons that contributed to her disordered eating and exercise habits. Bailee recounts her experiences with various doctors who were unable to provide a clear diagnosis or effecti…
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If you want to learn more about fitness, fat burning or plant based living, this episode is for you. Tune in for this interview with the amazing master trainer, life coach and NLP Practitioner Kate Galli as we talk all about how to eat better, have the best body and feel great in perimenopause and beyond. We Discussed: How heavy should you be lifti…
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It's part 2 of the Transitioning off Hormonal Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack! Catch up on the conversation between Dr. Kelsey and Lisa in E119. Dr. Kelsey and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of the Fifth Vital Sign and co-author or Real Food For Fertility, finish their conversation about transitioning off of hormonal birth control with fert…
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If you are a high achieving woman, you know that you have big dreams and big goals and feeling less than awesome in your body is absolutely holding you back from that. It can be super mind (you know what) to know you aren’t feeling well, go to the doctor and have them say that everything is fine…OR be given something to help that doesn’t really sol…
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Have you heard the saying “your dreams don’t work unless you do?” Or “hustle harder”? These are motivational sayings that we have heard as women for our entire lives. But what if you are barely keeping life afloat, exhausted, hardly sleeping, not feeling like yourself…how do you work harder. Digging deep can be so important to achieving the life th…
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In this 2-part series, Dr. Kelsey chats with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of the Fifth Vital Sign and co-author or Real Food For Fertility, about transitioning off of hormonal birth control with fertility and conception in mind. Lisa is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to women's cycles and cycle charting and she's the podcast host of Fertility…
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No, added workouts, no changes to your diet, this episode packs a punch when it comes to simple things YOU can do (and NEED to do) to support your hormones in perimenopause and beyond. No matter how great your sleep, workouts and nutrition are, if you aren’t aware of this piece, you hormones are being impacted. After years of feeling great and work…
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In today's episode, we sit down with Holly, a past client, a certified acupuncturist who shares her remarkable journey from missing periods + eating disorders to regular healthy cycles ! Holly opens up about her experience with birth control, having been on and off it for over a decade. Seeking alternatives, she delved into Chinese medicine, hoping…
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Has the word burnout crossed your mind or your heart lately? I used to hear this word and wonder about it until I started to FEEL it. It was there when I felt tanked after a workout, when I felt like my afternoons were spent in a fog, when all I was looking forward to was going to bed at night, and when waking up felt like a chore. I wanted to make…
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In this episode, Dr. Kelsey discusses the challenges of staying consistent in the fertility journey, and 3 ways to help be consistent when consistency is key to being successful. She shares her 3 main strategies she uses to support her clients when it feels like nothing is working to help them get off the trial and error carousel that’s keeping the…
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When I was 37, one of the most frustrating symptoms I was experiencing was what I like to call “undeserved weight gain.” You know…when you are doing all of the same things and suddenly you are carrying an extra 5,10,15lb in your belly? Our hormones play a role in this, but spoiler alert, STRES plays an even bigger one…and often it is stress that is…
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Synching with your cycle has become a growing topic in the last few years and for good reason, there is so much power in it. Understanding your cycle, how to track it and work within it it often the missing piece of your puzzle when it comes to your health and we have spent all too long accepting signs from our periods as uncomfortable and “normal”…
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In this episode, Dr. Kelsey discusses the role of prenatal vitamins in fertility and pregnancy. She explains that while prenatals are important for maintaining nutrient stores and reducing the risk of neural tube defects, they are not the key factor in achieving pregnancy. Dr. Kelsey emphasizes the importance of a well-balanced diet and personalize…
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It wasn’t that long ago where I thought I had my nutrition dialed in, I was eating consistently, getting the right amount of micronutrients and macronutrients in…and I was still not feeling well. I was having digestive issues after dinner, I felt a low grade fatigue all of the time, my energy wasn’t what I thought it should be and I wasn’t seeing r…
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Past client Sarah 41, resides in Ireland and works in Ministry. Just like you, Sarah wondered- will I always be this weight? When Sarah stepped into the spotlight to share her deeply personal journey of battling the fear of weight gain during period recovery, she not only opened her heart but also paved the way for a profound discussion about body …
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Have you been finding yourself feeling frustrated, stuck or unfulfilled in midlife? Maybe you are starting to wonder if you even know who you are or what you want. Or MAYBE you have realized that you have checked ALL of the boxes, but you are still feeling unfulfilled. Whether you are living on autopilot and starting to wake up and wonder what more…
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It wasn’t that long ago that I went to my doctor for blood work because I wasn’t feeling well. I was awake every night in a sweat, I was exhausted, my period was heavier than normal, I was having digestive issues and skin issues and my anxiety was on the rise….and I was told that my blood work was fine and that I was the picture of health. Now I he…
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Have you ever watched the movie ‘When Harry Met Sally’? If so, you know the part where Sally fakes an orgasm in a restaurant and a female patron is overheard saying “I’ll have what SHE is having!” This is the feeling we all know so well when we have been starved for pleasure in our lives, and not just sexual pleasure, but pleasure, play and passion…
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In this episode, I am sharing my experience with Cycle Syncing while running my big 700+ person event in my late luteal phase! Cycle Syncing is something we teach all of our clients and have seen a big increase in the rate of pregnancies inside Fertility Confidence Method. But we can't always plan things perfectly... so today I share with you how I…
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Sister, do you have a supplement graveyard living under your bathroom sink, behind your mirror, or in the cabinet above your refrigerator? I did for YEARS. I have spent thousands of dollars in my life on supplements, most that were a waste of time and money and some that were very helpful. With the rise of hormone supplements on the market these da…
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In this SOLO episode, I discuss the concept of ambivalence in relation to period recovery. Key Takeaways: Ambivalence is a common experience in period recovery, as it involves conflicting desires to recover and stay in a familiar and comfortable place. Getting support is crucial in overcoming ambivalence and creating a solid foundation for recovery…
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Have you ever wondered how to balance both modern and holistic medicine to feel like you again? Especially if you are dealing with a chronic illness or autoimmune disease that requires modern medication. This can feel confusing to know where and how holistic medicine fits in. So I wanted to get my friend and herbalist Brooke Perales on the podcast …
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This episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast explores the impact of bacterial infections on male fertility. Dr. Kelsey discusses the importance of understanding the immune system's role in infertility and the need for more research in this area. She highlights the significance of the uterine and testicular microbiomes and how bacterial infectio…
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If you are uncomfortable in your health and body, it can be hard to know WHEN it is worth the time or money to get help, or when it is even worth it. Can you fix it yourself? Are you just complaining? Should you just suck it up? Are all real questions that go through our mind. But if you DO need help and you don’t get it, one thing is for sure abou…
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Have you ever wondered if you metabolism is impacting your hormones in perimenopause and making your symptoms worse? Or maybe you have wondered if your metabolism is slow or broken and what you should do to start to get it back on track so you can feel better, have more energy, better libido and gain muscle or burn fat? I know I have and metabolism…
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In this week’s episode, Dr. Kelsey and Dr. Mark chat about the importance of male fertility and preconception care. They cover the important topics of: Testing, and testing early The importance of taking a more proactive approach in mens health and having these conversations before you’re even ready to TTC How to approach the conversation with your…
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Do you feel SUPER frustrated with nutrition? Can’t seem to get into a routine or have good energy or release the weight or get results from your fitness no matter what you try? OR maybe you are like I was and find yourself in the depths of sugar craving hell every afternoon. You are not alone, and I’ve got you. In this episode I break it all down f…
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