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...
Jul 13, 2025•41 min•Ep. 87
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 onli...
Jun 29, 2025•32 min
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 health The science behind how carbs fuel ovulation, thyroid function, and...
Jun 15, 2025•22 min
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 option Why a "normal" BMI, healthy labs, and regular workouts don’t mean...
Jun 01, 2025•29 min
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 period The daily “healthy” habits that might actually harming your fertility How to not let your work schedule i...
May 18, 2025•43 min
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 t...
May 04, 2025•28 min
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 recomme...
Apr 20, 2025•25 min
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 Nutritio...
Apr 06, 2025•49 min
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 back Links and Resources: – Episode 39: What happens if I don’t get my period back? – Find ED support: alliancefor...
Mar 23, 2025•30 min•Ep. 79
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 brea...
Mar 09, 2025•44 min
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 – Un...
Feb 23, 2025•33 min•Ep. 78
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 ...
Feb 09, 2025•38 min•Ep. 77
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 telemedi...
Jan 19, 2025•58 min
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 ...
Jan 05, 2025•25 min
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 withou...
Dec 22, 2024•47 min
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 induct...
Dec 08, 2024•45 min
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 ki...
Nov 24, 2024•45 min
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 ...
Nov 10, 2024•50 min
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 ...
Oct 27, 2024•54 min
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 get...
Oct 13, 2024•34 min
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 Fert...
Sep 29, 2024•47 min
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 ...
Sep 15, 2024•43 min
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 ultima...
Sep 01, 2024•42 min
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 ...
Aug 18, 2024•56 min
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 ...
Aug 04, 2024•44 min
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:...
Jul 21, 2024•38 min
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 ...
Jul 07, 2024•48 min
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 per...
Jun 23, 2024•43 min
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 ...
Jun 09, 2024•48 min
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...
May 26, 2024•58 min
