Holistic Health Radio

Holistic Health Radio

Welcome to Holistic Health Radio hosted by Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Health Coach Sarah Liz King from www.sarahlizking.com In this podcast I give you practical tools and tips to help you ditch disordered eating, recover your period from hypothalamic amenorrhea, find food freedom, and heal your relationship with exercise. Our evidence-based episodes run side-by-side with real recovery stories to give you the information and inspiration you need to reach full recovery and regain the life you deserve.

Episodes

July 9, 2024 18 mins

In this episode, Sarah Liz King and Elyse Lawry reveal the top five stress management tips crucial for hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery. Managing stress effectively can significantly impact your journey to reclaiming your health, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Internal vs. External Stress: How to identify and manage different sources of stress.
  • Living Slowly: The benef...
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Holistic Health Radio! 🎙️ I'm your host, Sarah Liz King, and today we’re uncovering the top 5 essential exercise tips for anyone on their hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery journey. Joined by Elyse, we dive deep into how to navigate exercise in a way that supports your body and fosters healing. From cutting out vigorous workouts to redefining what rest means, this episode is packed with act...

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In this episode, Sarah and Elyse share their top five nutrition tips for HA recovery, offering practical advice to nourish your body and support your health journey.

Join us as we explore:

  • Why starting your day with a nourishing breakfast is crucial for energy and recovery.
  • How to listen to your body's hunger cues and honour them throughout the day.
  • The importance of carbohydrates in HA recovery and how to incorporate them eff...
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Hey everyone, it's Sarah Liz King here! 🌟 After a much-needed break, I’m finally back on Holistic Health Radio. You might have noticed my absence, and I wanted to share what’s been going on behind the scenes. I’ve been navigating through a challenging period of burnout, feeling overwhelmed, and even dealing with depression. It was a tough journey, but I realised the importance of stepping back and seeking support.

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In this episode, Sarah engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Cate Howell, delving into various aspects of women's mental health and well-being, particularly during significant life transitions like menopause, marital separation, and beyond.

Key Discussion Points:

  1. Women's Mental Health During Menopause: Dr. Howell sheds light on the mental health challenges women may face during perimenopause and menopause, including f...

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Join host Sarah Liz King as she sits down with Holly McKnight to discuss her inspiring journey of overcoming an eating disorder. From the challenges of seeking help to the transformative role of recovery coaching, Holly shares her experience of navigating through the ups and downs of recovery. Discover how she conquered anxiety, food fears, and achieved a life of freedom she once thought impossible. Holly's story offers hope and pr...

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In this episode, Sarah-Liz King discusses five things that you should stop wasting your money on in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. She explains why hormone tests, hair follicle analysis, organic food, herbs and tonics, gym memberships, and expensive clothes are unnecessary and not beneficial for recovery. Instead, she emphasises the importance of lifestyle changes, nutrition, stress management, and exercise in the recovery proce...

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In this episode, Sarah Liz King discusses common breakfast mistakes that can contribute to losing your period or delaying its return in hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery. She highlights six key mistakes and provides guidance on how to fix them. The mistakes include delaying breakfast, not eating before exercise, thinking coffee is a meal, overdoing fibre intake, not serving yourself enough, and avoiding certain foods. Sarah emp...

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Welcome back to the channel! In this episode I share my personal journey of how I reversed osteopenia (low bone mineral density) after an eating disorder and 10 years with a missing period.

I share the exact steps I took to achieve normal bone mineral density including regaining my menstrual cycle and recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea, engaging in progressive overload and strength training for bone...

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In today's episode of Holistic Health Radio, I'm joined by Millie Thomas, an eating disorder recovery coach, who shares her personal journey of battling anorexia for 15 years and her miraculous recovery. In our discussion, Millie emphasises the importance of taking ownership of one's recovery and making a conscious, consistent commitment to change. Millie also discusses the role of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) in recovery and...

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Weekends, often viewed as a sanctuary for relaxation, can paradoxically become a breeding ground for challenges that might impede your journey to hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. In this podcast, we dissect the potential perfect storm of conditions that, if not navigated mindfully, could hinder progress.

  1. Eating Schedule Shifts: Alterations to your eating routine can disrupt the delicate balance crucial for recovery. Discover ...
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In today's video, we're diving into the world of period recovery snacks and snacks ideal for those on the journey to overcome Hypothalamic Amenorrhea.

Join me as I break down the key components that make a snack perfect for recovery, sharing tips on how to eat enough of the right foods to get your period back.

But that's not all! I'll be unveiling my top three favourite snacks that have been absolute game-changers in my own recover...

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❤️ Check out Healing HA, my signature program for period recovery: https://sarahlizking.com/healing-ha/

In today's episode of Holistic Health Radio I'm joined again by Stefanie Valakas, an expert fertility dietiitan & nutritionist and founder of The Dietolo...

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In this episode of Holistic Health Radio, we delve into a mindset that can significantly impact the journey of recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). "Unicorn Thinking" is the belief that you're the exception to the rule when it comes to HA recovery. It's a mindset that can delay crucial changes needed to restore your menstrual cycle, as you believe the standard guidelines don't apply to you. We'll explore the reasons behind t...

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This episode is proudly supported by my upcoming group program Healing Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, an 8-week, hybrid group and 1:1 coaching program, with supportive materials, hormone nourishing recipes, recovery friendly workouts, and workbooks designed to help you recover your period while improving your relationship with food, exercise and your body. Enrolment is now open with the next course commencing Monday October 16th and is a...

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In today’s podcast I’m going to answer all your burning questions about weight gain and hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery including:

  1. How much weight do I need to gain to recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea
  2. At what low BMI/weight does your period stop?
  3. Can you have hypothalamic amenorrhea but not be underweight?
  4. Am I underweight if I’ve lost my period?
  5. Do you have to weigh a certain amount for your period to start and recover f...
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In today's episode I'm discussing the best diet to follow when recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea. During this podcast I answer the most common period recovery nutrition questions including:

  • What food groups should I be focusing on during hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery?
  • How important are carbohydrates when it comes to hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery?
  • What is the minimum amount of calor...
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In today's episode of Holistic Health Radio I'm joined by Food Freedom and Body Love coach, Victoria Kleinsman. After surviving anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and an abusive relationship, Victoria truly understands what it's like to feel out of control around food and disgusted with the reflection in the mirror. Having alchemised her pain into her passion and power, Victoria helps primarily women, but also men, all around...

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Today I'm joined by Ashlee Thomas, an eating disorder advocate and the co-founder of The Secret Burden. After surviving Anorexia and publicly sharing her recovery journey, Ashlee co-founded The Secret Burden with her mum in hope to start the conversation, challenge the stigma and create change in the eating disorder space.

In today's episode of Holistic Health Radio Ashlee and I discuss:

  • Her own personal journey with developin...
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This week on the podcast I'm answering several listener questions including:

  • Can restriction or over exercise ruin your metabolism?
  • What are some tips for navigating bad body image days?
  • How to deal with sluggish digestion and feeling full during recovery?
  • What's the difference between menstrual spotting and a full period?

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