Check out Colomba's Podcast "Grounding Nomads" https://open.spotify.com/show/2mHNHK1PVINTH0BRV3YZVU?si=b97c92cbca06486e I love Colomba, she is an amazing member of our community at The HA Society and is one of the most dedicated and patient women dealing with hypothalamic amenorrhea I've met. In this episode she tells her story of losing her period, joining The HA Society Restore Group Program and then making the changes she needed to RECOVER finally. Her recovery hasn't been linear, and that is...
Mar 05, 2025•48 min
In this episode, Ashley sits down with Gwyn Drabek to discuss her powerful journey through hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery. Like so many women, Gwyn was doing all the right things —or so she thought. She tried every approach to regain her period except the one that actually worked: eating more and resting. From veganism to juice cleanses, fasting, functional medicine, and endless supplements, Gwyn was searching for a solution that wouldn’t require her to change her "healthy" lifestyle. But...
Feb 26, 2025•52 min•Ep. 348
In this episode, Dani sits down with Makayla Russo , a graduate of the HHAP certification , to discuss her recovery journey and how discovering the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) changed her life. They dive into why understanding your body's signals is so empowering , how FAM helps build trust in the recovery process, and why more women should have access to this life-changing knowledge. As we launch the HHAP certification , this conversation is a perfect reminder of how this program can trans...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 347
In this episode, Ashley sits down with her past client, a former queen of biohacking , who spent 11 years chasing every optimization trick in the book—keto, carnivore, endless supplements, and every functional test imaginable. She did everything except the one thing that actually mattered: nourishing her body. Like so many women, she thought she was doing everything “right.” But the truth? Health isn’t about biohacking or trying to out smart your body—it’s about the foundations. No amount of fas...
Feb 12, 2025•55 min•Ep. 346
Tune in, Rate and Subscribe to Stop Being Perfect: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-being-perfect-with-dani-sheriff/id1793939225 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hmKyBMsHTyQsB976FD9wt Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff The Content is not inten...
Feb 07, 2025•22 min•Ep. 345
In this episode, Emily Stenseth shares her HA recovery journey—not to get pregnant, but to reclaim her health and life. We dive into the pressures of chasing a revenge body after a break-up and the misleading health advice from TikTok. Emily opens up about the subtle control mechanisms—like clock-watching and rigid eating rules—that held her back, even when everything else seemed “right.” Her story is a powerful reminder that sometimes it’s the smallest habits that have the biggest impact on you...
Feb 05, 2025•44 min•Ep. 344
In this episode, Dani, Ashley, and Mishi dive into the concept of the “hill you’re willing to die on” in recovery. We all have beliefs we refuse to budge on—but at what cost? Many women want both full recovery and to hold onto certain habits or mindsets, yet struggle with the reality that rigidity comes with sacrifice. We explore how culture tells us we can have it all, but in reality, true healing requires flexibility. If you’re feeling stuck, this episode will challenge you to reflect on what ...
Jan 29, 2025•45 min•Ep. 343
In this episode, Ashley talks with TEDx speaker Marcey Rader about her 12-year journey to recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). Misdiagnosed with menopause for years, Marcey opens up about the struggles of being a high achiever, the toll it took on her health and relationships, and how she ultimately learned to slow down and align her life with her values. Marcey’s story is a powerful reminder for Type A personalities to prioritize well-being over the relentless pursuit of more. This is ...
Jan 22, 2025•59 min•Ep. 342
Short cycles are wildly common after someone has recovered from hypothalamic amenorrhea.... but what is normal? Today I answer two listener questions that are good representations of a typical experience for someone who has restored their missing menstrual cycle but still having short periods or light bleeds. Here is the Period Recovery Game Planner I mentioned: https://www.thehasociety.com/store/p/period-recovery-gameplanner Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to g...
Jan 20, 2025•22 min•Ep. 341
In this inspiring follow-up episode, Ashley reconnects with Sarah Maurer, a former client and past podcast guest, to explore life after recovery and motherhood. Sarah shares her incredible journey of recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea, conceiving naturally, and how her recovery prepared her for both pregnancy and the postpartum experience. Together, they discuss how embracing recovery helped Sarah surrender to the needs of her body during pregnancy—resting more, honoring cravings, and focus...
Jan 15, 2025•58 min•Ep. 340
In this episode, Ashley sits down with registered dietitian and author Lily Nichols to discuss her insights on hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and the role of nutrition in recovery. Together, they dive into Lily's new book, Real Food for Fertility , and her latest webinar, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Optimizing Nutrition to Restore the Menstrual Cycle . Lily shares her evidence-based yet practical perspective, emphasizing the power of nutrition for fertility. Whether you're navigating HA yourself or s...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 339
In this episode, Ashley chats with Kasey Shuler, personal trainer and co-founder of Joyful Healthful Co. Kasey shares her personal journey of navigating diet and fitness culture and how she ultimately found freedom and balance through a grace-fueled, intuitive approach to movement. Together with her partner Aubrey, a registered dietitian, Kasey teaches women how to embrace joyful movement and eat well, guided by faith and body positivity. Tune in as Kasey discusses how her work empowers women to...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 338
Today I answer listener questions from people who are new to the world of hypothalamic amenorrhea and are trying to understand why they have a missing period, what they can do to bring their period back and how to keep it! Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://instagram.com/danisheriff https://instagram...
Jan 06, 2025•29 min•Ep. 337
Lot's of Q&A today all about HA recovery, of course... Resources mentioned: Get the free Recovery Ideas meal guide: https://thehasociety.com/mealguide Get the Period Recovery Game Planner: https://www.thehasociety.com/store/p/period-recovery-gameplanner Questions are: 1. How many minutes, sets, reps of exercise do you do? I don't know why wrapping my head around exercising differently is so hard. Thank you for your content! I'm binging on your videos 2. I have moved overseas 3 years ago (a c...
Jan 01, 2025•37 min•Ep. 336
Olivia is 25 years old and shares her story about developing hypothalamic amenorrhea! After receiving the wrong messages early on (like all of us, right?) she went through some serious turmoil to get the answers she really needed, which ended up coming from a helpful doctor. She got her period back really recently so shares the story fresh on her mind. I hope you enjoy this show! Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coa...
Dec 23, 2024•57 min•Ep. 335
Jalissa was in a recent Restore Your Fertility Group coaching program to get her missing period of 2 years back. She had tried to work through hypothalamic amenorrhea on her own, but notice herself being stubborn about the whole thing. Finally she bit the bullet to join the program and do the work, and today she shares her story of how she developed in to an amenorrhea state and the changes she personally had to make to reverse out. She also shares how eye opening and life changing of an experie...
Dec 18, 2024•44 min•Ep. 334
In this episode, Amanda shares her relatable recovery journey from diet culture and restrictive habits that left her moody, stressed, and disconnected. Exercise and being the "fit girl" became her identity, but she reached a breaking point where change was necessary. Amanda talks about the physical and mental challenges of recovery, including body changes and mindset shifts. A transformative moment in her journey was attending The Rest Retreat , where she found community, connection, and the cou...
Dec 11, 2024•48 min•Ep. 333
In this episode, Sarah shares her journey of being misdiagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) after coming off hormonal birth control and not getting her period. Despite being prescribed metformin and told to maintain her “healthy” lifestyle, Sarah suspected something wasn’t right. Through her own research, she discovered hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and joined our Restore Your Fertility program. With the right support, Sarah recovered her period naturally and regained trust in her body....
Dec 04, 2024•52 min•Ep. 332
In this episode, we’re joined by one of our original members, Megan, who has been an integral part of The HA Society for over 2.5 years. Megan’s deep understanding and supportive presence in our community make her an honorary coach in our eyes. She’s here to answer your pressing questions about HA recovery, perimenopause, and everything in between. What we cover in this episode: ✨ Can you recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) during perimenopause? ✨ Why cycling naturally in your reproductive...
Nov 27, 2024•56 min•Ep. 331
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Nov 25, 2024•1 min•Ep. 330
Heather had all the most classic HA traits around diet and exercise... but still was stuck on this PCOS diagnosis that her doctors gave her and medicated her for. When we started working together, we actually hard to reverse off of the metformin and bring in our foundstriational HA recovery strategies. If you struggle with figuring out if it's HA or PCOS, we got you! Topics also discussed are the under-eating-over-eating cycle, over exercising, being overly busy with life and provera or progeste...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 329
In this episode, Ashley and Mishi reflect on how beauty standards have evolved for them since going through HA recovery. They discuss the powerful shift away from a body-first identity and the challenge of no longer leading with appearance. From redefining self-worth beyond physical appearance to embracing an authentic sense of self, they share how recovery has reshaped their views on beauty. Tune in to hear Ashley and Mishi’s honest insights on letting go of societal ideals and finding confiden...
Nov 13, 2024•54 min•Ep. 328
In this episode, Dani, Ashley, and Mishi dive into the FEM tech tools, apps, and strategies that are helping them manage their fertility now, years into life post-HA recovery. They each share their personal approaches to tracking their cycles and understanding their bodies with the help of technology. From the basic BBT thermometer to wearable devices and everything in between, they discuss what’s working for them now and why they’re passionate about these tools. Tune in to learn about the lates...
Nov 06, 2024•35 min•Ep. 327
In this episode, Ashley sits down with her Restore Your Fertility client Lisa, whose journey through HA recovery is the encouragement we all need to keep going. Lisa’s story wasn’t quick or without challenges; in fact, she almost had us convinced she’d be our first “unicorn”—someone who might not make it to the other side of HA. But through her commitment, trust in the process, and the courage to keep making the next best decision, Lisa got there. Her journey is a powerful reminder that while re...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 326
Feeling a little frustrated, uptight, inpatient or just straight ticked off about some or all aspects of hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery? Today Mishi and Dani sit down to give some advice around releasing pressure from the process - we think you need to hear it. Join The HA Society http://thehasociety.com/join Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://in...
Oct 23, 2024•36 min•Ep. 325
Lucy, a student of the HHAP program, comes on the show today to share her story of amenorrhea, many unsuccessful rounds of IVF, two successful rounds of IVF, her experience as a student doctor and practicing doctor who is also dealing with this issue. Join The HHAP Program https://holistichapractitioner.com/ b Work 1:1 with us to get your period back http://thehasociety.com/coaching Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehasociety http://ins...
Oct 17, 2024•51 min•Ep. 324
Today we talk about a PRIMARY amenorrhea case - a client who essentially has hypothalamic amenorrhea but she has never had a period in her entire reproductive life, making it "primary" instead. We talk about the differences in these clients, and the considerations to make as well as what you likely can expect as an outcome for these clients so long as they're willing to make changes. JOIN THE FREE TRAINING OCTOBER 14: https://holistichapractitioner.com/coachtraining Apply for the program (it ope...
Oct 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 323
In this episode, Dani shares a case study of her client with hypothalamic amenorrhea, who was also managing ulcerative colitis and using the carnivore diet to control her symptoms. Interesting in taking this certification? Here's what you can do: Register for the live training on October 14th at 10.30am CT: https://holistichapractitioner.com/coachtraining Apply for the program (it opens October 14th!): https://holistichapractitioner.com/enroll Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisherif...
Oct 10, 2024•27 min•Ep. 322
In this episode Ashley shares a case study about her client who chased the PCOS misdiagnosis for 10+ years...when it was HA all along. Interesting in taking this certification? Here's what you can do: Register for the live training on October 14th at 10.30am CT: https://holistichapractitioner.com/coachtraining Apply for the program (it opens October 14th!): https://holistichapractitioner.com/enroll Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/thehaso...
Oct 09, 2024•55 min•Ep. 321
In this episode Ashley shares a case study about a 42 year old client with hypothalamic amenorrhea, dealing with major digestive issues. Interesting in taking this certification? Here's what you can do: Register for the live training on October 14th at 10.30am CT: https://holistichapractitioner.com/coachtraining Apply for the program (it opens October 14th!): https://holistichapractitioner.com/enroll Visit us on YouTube https://youtube.com/c/danisheriff Follow us on IG http://instagram.com/theha...
Oct 08, 2024•40 min•Ep. 320
