74 - Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Eating Disorder Recovery, the Pressures of Body Expectations & More with Olivia Geraci.
Hello Humans! Welcome to the 74th Show housed in “The Human Theatre”. The menstrual cycle is considered a vital sign, just like our temperature, blood pressure and pulse, and any change or irregularity in the menstrual cycle is a symptom that should not be ignored. In fact, the menstrual cycle is kind of like our very own built-in bio-feedback tool that lets us know how we are doing. While there are other conditions, such as PCOS, that result in irregular or missing periods, infertility and an ovulation, today’s episode highlights one condition that is actually really close-to-home and unfortunately increasingly common, and that is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea.At the time of this recording, it is said that 17.4 million women have HA worldwide, and HA accounts for 1/3 of cases of secondary amenorrhea in women of reproductive age. Whether or not HA applies to you, this episode, and conversations like these, are undeniably important because unfortunately, HA is ever-increasing in prevalence. And to begin this important conversation, I’m bringing onto the show today Olivia Geraci. Olivia is a certified Personal Trainer & Virtual Health Coach who helps active women rebuild their strength and confidence without obsessing over weight or aesthetics. After overcoming years of under-eating, over-exercising, and period loss, she now empowers women to fuel their bodies, train effectively, and feel strong without restriction.Through personalized coaching, she supports women recovering from disordered eating, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and body image struggles, guiding them to build strength and trust in their bodies. Her approach focuses on performance, well-being, and sustainable habits—helping her clients feel capable, confident, and healthy beyond the scale.Olivia and I dive deep into Olivia’s Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery story, eating disorders, body pressures, specifically on social media, overtraining, misconceptions about HA & eating disorders, losing yourself to Eating Disorders and “Fitness”, what it takes to recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Eating Disorders, body fat versus muscle, fearing weight gain and Olivia’s top tips to overcome the fear, ravenous hunger, irregular periods within the fitness industry and SO much more. Share this episode far and wide! These are the conversations we need to be having if we want to face the crisis of infertility, eating disorders and disordered eating. Show Links:10% DISCOUNT CODE for OXFORDHEALTHSPAN:https://oxfordhealthspan.com/discount/KELSEYNutrition Network Affiliate code:https://courses.nutrition-network.org/?affcode=173323_21c0sxer10% DISCOUNT for Zero BS Beef Tallow: use coupon code kelsey_buchalter at checkout:https://zerobs.co.za?ref=kelsey_buchalter 10% DISCOUNT CODE for Lifr Kudu Liver Supplement: use coupon code KUDU10 at checkout:https://lifr.co.za/?bg_ref=avNrko5xkTOlivia Geraci:https://www.oliviageraci.com/ , @liftedwithlivFollow me on Instagram@kelseybuchalter for all things relating to me and this podcast.Also, never hesitate to drop me a message either on Instagram or on my email:
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