Do you get headaches, cramps, fatigue, and sore boobs in the week leading up to your period? 😭 If so, you’re going to want to listen to this episode!  Today, we’re covering premenstrual syndrome (PMS), including what it is, the symptoms of PMS, what causes PMS, health conditions that can cause PMS, and whether or not PMS can impact your fertility. See Alexandria's website here and check out her Instagram @getpoplin Please support the podcast by subscribing or following on whichever podcast platform you use, and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me on Instagram @athinacrilley or @findingflopodcast

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) describes the interaction between the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands. It's essential for your menstrual cycle and if there is miscommunication between any area of this axis, you can lose your period! Stress can significantly disrupt your HPA axis because it causes an increase in cortisol in your body. In this episode, I cover everything that you need to know about the HPA axis and stress 🤍 Please support the podcast by subscribing or following on whichever podcast platform you use, and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me on Instagram @athinacrilley or @findingflopodcast

The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis (sometimes called the HPO or HPT axis) refers to the communication between each of these areas of the body. If this communication is disrupted, it can cause you to lose your period! In this episode, I cover what the HPA axis is, the key signs that your HPA axis is imbalanced, and how nutrition can impact the HPA axis ☀️ Please support the podcast by subscribing or following on whichever podcast platform you use, and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me on Instagram @athinacrilley or @findingflopodcast

In today's episode, I talk about the pros and cons of tracking macros when you're in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. There are good and bad points to tracking and hopefully, after listening to this episode, you will know whether or not it will benefit you during your period recovery! 🤍 Please support the podcast by subscribing or following on whichever podcast platform you use, and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me on Instagram @athinacrilley or @findingflopodcast

In this episode, we’re busting some common fertility myths 👏🏻 Please support the podcast by subscribing or following on whichever podcast platform you use, and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me on Instagram @athinacrilley or @findingflopodcast

Today, I’m joined by Talida Voinea, who is a FAM educator and women's health blogger. We spoke about how to balance your hormones and get your period back when you're plant-based. We covered the key nutrients that support your hormone production and menstrual cycle, and how you can get enough of these nutrients with good old plants 🌿 See Talida's Instagram @hazel_and_cacao and check out her book here! Please support the podcast by subscribing or following on whichever podcast platform you use, and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me on Instagram @athinacrilley or @findingflopodcast

Here's why you should eat even when you're not hungry if you have hypothalamic amenorrhea and want to get your period back 👏🏻 Please support the podcast by subscribing or following on whichever podcast platform you use, and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me on Instagram @athinacrilley or @findingflopodcast

Today, we're talking about cycle syncing and seed cycling! This involves adapting your training, nutrition, and social events according to which phase of the menstrual cycle you're in. I cover everything you need to know to sync your lifestyle with your cycle in this episode ✨ Please support the podcast by subscribing or following on whichever podcast platform you use, and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me on Instagram @athinacrilley or @findingflopodcast

In today's episode, I am joined by Dani Sheriff, founder of the HA Society. We spoke all about her personal journey with HA and her recovery, to begin with. We followed up by talking about some of the key signs of recovery to look out for when you're waiting for your first recovery period after HA. Finally, we spoke about the causes of long cycles and what you can do to shorten them so that they fall within the optimal 28-35 day range ✨  Check out the HA Society and Dani's podcast here. Please support the podcast by subscribing or following on whichever podcast platform you use, and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me on Instagram @athinacrilley or @findingflopodcast

I'm joined again by Tash for another hypothalamic amenorrhea Q&A, where we answer some of your questions about HA, periods, and recovery 💜 Please support the podcast by subscribing or following on whichever podcast platform you use, and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with me on Instagram @athinacrilley or @findingflopodcast