Ep.1/ From denial to freedom: My 12-year journey with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
In the debut episode of the HERhythm Podcast, I am sharing my personal 12-year struggle with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), my battle with anorexia, and the rollercoaster journey to restoring my health, fertility, and the conception journey I was not prepared for. From being diagnosed with anorexia at age 15 to dealing with the aftermath of disordered eating, Type A pressure, and countless relapses, this episode is an honest look at the sometimes painful, yet empowering journey that brought me to where I am today.
In this episode, I will cover:
- The anorexia diagnosis at 15: How being hospitalized and struggling with eating disorders shaped my health journey.
- The many relapses: The emotional and physical toll of falling back into disordered eating, and the deep Type A pressure to "do it all."
- Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA): The impact of losing my period, struggling with body image, and eventually discovering HA.
- The up-and-down fertility journey: How restoring my fertility was not a straight path and the moments of hope and frustration I faced.
- Bone health struggles: Navigating a diagnosis of osteopenia and the importance of rebuilding bone strength as part of recovery.
- Type A pressure: How perfectionism and a high-achieving mindset kept me stuck for so long, and how I finally learned to let go.
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