In this episode of the Joyful Health Show Kasey interviews registered dietitian Ashley Smith about recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA for short). If you’re dealing with cycle irregularities, waiting for your efforts to heal your period to pay off, or just handling weight gain as you make a choice to nourish yourself, this episode is for you! Ashley speaks from her personal and professional experience, and shares how the Lord walks with us in our healing journey.  

In This Episode We Discuss:

1. What Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is and what causes it
2. How to move towards a healthy cycle
3. Handling weight gain with confidence

We pray this episode equips you to experience a more joyful health in your body, at every stage of life and in your health journey. 

Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10

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Takeaways When Handling Comments About Weight Gain

1. “You have to own the story or it’s going to own you”
2. Motive is everything
3. Being clear is being kind

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Connect with Ashley:

Ashley Smith is a Women's Holistic Hormone Health practitioner who specializes in helping women heal from hypothalamic amenorrhea and restoring their fertility naturally. After going through her own HA healing journey and battling the mental and emotional stronghold of seeking validation, worthiness, and praise about her body, she finally surrendered, submitted, and received what God had already spoken about her in His word. 

You can find more from Ashley at:

• https://www.instagram.com/ashley_marie_smith_/
• https://www.thehasociety.com

Resources:

• Ep 16: Losing the Health Rules and Finding Grace with Audrey Isabelle
• Body Blessings Journal
   
• No Period, Now What

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