Best No Period Now What & Beyond Body Image Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 44 - Lindsay's recovery story 39:44

7M ago39:44

39:44

In this episode, we talk about recovering as an avid runner, nourishing our bodies and our minds, quasi recovery and Nicola's plans for an online course! Download Nicola's ultimate HA guide here: Http://noperiod.info/HAguide Connect with Lindsay on her website or her blog. To find support in your HA recovery: Get the "No Period. Now What?" book at …

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Episode 43 - Demanding weight neutral care with Dr Asher Larmie, aka the Fat Doctor 1:08:05

8M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

In this episode, Nicola and Florence talk to Dr Asher Larmie (he/they), Transmasculine weight-inclusive GP and leading expert in weight stigma. Dr Larmie is a fat activist and the founder of the #NOWeigh campaign. With over two decades of medical experience and a lifelong journey as a Fat person, Asher is combatting weight stigma and promoting weig…

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Episode 42 - Partners in recovery with Lisa Sanfilippo Waddell 47:00

8M ago47:00

47:00

In this episode, Nicola and Florence receive Lisa Sanfilippo Waddell, Fitness professional and Licensed Social Worker, who wrote the book's chapter on partners in recovery. To find support in your HA recovery: Get the "No Period. Now What?" book at noperiod.info/book. Get the French version "Je n'ai plus mes regles" book at noperiod.info/livre. Get…

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Episode 41 - Recovery is possible even after a lifetime of ED with Chris Sandel 57:30

9M ago57:30

57:30

In this episode, we meet Chris Sandel, an incredible nutritionist, coach and expert in the field of eating disorder recovery. Chris has worked with clients for over 15 years (including our very own Florence!), helping them to reach a place of full recovery, where they are no longer impacted by eating disorder thoughts and can get on with what’s tru…

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Episode 40 - Stories of recovery: Krista 47:15

9M ago47:15

47:15

In this testimonial episode, Krista explains her extended journey into recovery. Mentioned in the episode: Emily Oster, Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know (The ParentData Series) To find support in your HA recovery: Get the "No Period. Now What?" book at noperiod.info/book. Get the Fre…

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Episode 39 - How HA affects your heart health with Dr Chrisandra Shufelt, MD 48:28

10M ago48:28

48:28

In this episode, Dr Chrisandra Shufelt returns (she was already our guest on Episode 28!) with more groundbreaking facts on HA and heart health but also an invitation to join her current research! Dr Shufelt, MD, is the chair of the division of general internal medicine and associate director of Women's Health Research Center. She is a women's heal…

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Episode 38 - Weird HA scams 23:36

10M ago23:36

23:36

In this episode, Nicola and Florence chat about weird of funny HA hacks that are in fact, well, scams. Apologies, there is a small technical issue after a few minutes, please bear with us and thanks for listening! To find out more visit www.noperiod.info/resources and www.beyondbodyimage.com/resources To find support in your HA recovery: Get the "N…

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Episode 37 - Helpful things in HA recovery 26:34

11M ago26:34

26:34

In this episode, Nicola and Florence chat about helpful things for your recovery journey, including useful thermometers and cycle tracking apps, vaginal cups and reusable underwear, books, podcasts and mental health apps. To find out more visit www.noperiod.info/resources and www.beyondbodyimage.com/resources To find support in your HA recovery: Ge…

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Episode 36 - Which supplements can help in HA recovery? 21:57

11M ago21:57

21:57

In this episode, Nicola and Florence talk about evidence-based supplements to support your recovery...and those who are not at all helpful. To find support in your HA recovery: Get the "No Period. Now What?" book at noperiod.info/book. Get the French version "Je n'ai plus mes regles" book at noperiod.info/livre To join the NPNW English support grou…

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Episode 35 - Anti-Bikini Body 23:07

12M ago23:07

23:07

In this episode, Nicola and Florence debunk the bikini body concept and give you concrete tools to give you confidence in the body that you have, at the beach or the pool. Have a great summer! To find out more about Martin, please visit https://www.martinlerma.com/ To find support in your HA recovery: Get the "No Period. Now What?" book at noperiod…

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Episode 34 - Men and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport with Martin Lerma 45:19

12M ago45:19

45:19

In this episode, Nicola and Florence welcome the very first man to be a guest on the All In Podcast, to discuss RED-S and its presentation in males. Martin Lerma, a creative director and editor working in fashion and fine art out of Brooklyn, NY, describes his experience with RED-S as well as his recovery journey. To find out more about Martin, ple…

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Episode 33 - Mindful Self-Compassion with Helle Laursen 50:43

1y ago50:43

50:43

In this episode, Nicola and Florence explore Mindful Self-compassion as a useful recovery tool, against perfectionism and the harsh inner critic most of us have to deal with Helle Laursen, MA. Helle is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher and has over 20 years of experience supporting people on sick leave due to mental health issues. S…

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Episode 32 - We are back for Season 3! 1:00:19

1y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

In this episode, Nicola and Florence thank their listeners for their support, kick off season 3 of the podcast, and explain what they have done in the past 18 months while the podcast was on pause. To find support in your HA recovery: Get the "No Period. Now What?" book at noperiod.info/book. Get the French version "Je n'ai plus mes regles" book at…

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Episode 31 - Florence & Daniela share their stories of recovery 1:06:07

3y ago1:06:07

1:06:07

In this episode, Nicola and Florence meet another 2 former clients - Florence in France and Daniela in the US, to discuss their experiences with the All In method, Joint Coaching and life after HA. To find support in your HA recovery: Get the "No Period. Now What?" book at noperiod.info/book. To join the NPNW Support group, please visit noperiod.in…

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Episode 30 - Georgina, Angie and Lior share their stories of recovery 1:44:38

3y ago1:44:38

1:44:38

In this episode, Nicola and Florence meet with Georgina, from the UK, Angie in the US and Lior, from Israel, to discuss their experiences with the All In method, Joint Coaching and life after HA. To find support in your HA recovery: Get the "No Period. Now What?" book at noperiod.info/book. To join the NPNW Support group, please visit noperiod.info…

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Episode 29 - Eating for fertility with Lindsey Lusson 53:09

3y ago53:09

53:09

In this episode, Nicola and Florence meet RD Lindsey Lusson, who also went through HA & now focuses on restoring fertility in her patients with restrictive eating habits. Together they talk about - Lindsey's recovery and how it informed her job as a dietitian - Unlearning diet culture in recovery and in her practice - How to eat for fertility - How…

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Episode 28 - Amenorrhea and heart health 55:38

3+ y ago55:38

55:38

In this episode, Nicola speaks with Dr. Chrisandra Shufelt to discuss: How Dr. Shulfelt came to be interested in amenorrhea and heart health. Ways in which it's reasonable to make comparisons between people who are post-menopausal versus amenorrheic. Low estrogen affects the stretchiness of blood vessels, changes in cholesterol, and can be associat…

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Episode 27 - Monitoring your menstrual cycles 1:04:19

3+ y ago1:04:19

1:04:19

In this episode, Florence and Nicola discuss: - Menstrual cycle is a window into women’s health – ovulation as the main event - How to track your cycles after recovery: CM, BBT, Cervix position (Chapter 18) - Progression of CM throughout your cycle - What follicular waves mean in recovery or after - The perfect 28 day cycle myth - Challenges of cyc…

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Episode 26 - Redefining fitness into "movement for more" with @Fitragamuffin 53:56

3+ y ago53:56

53:56

In this episode, Nicola and Florence meet Jamie, non-diet fitness Personal Trainer. Jamie explains what led her to become a PT and a Zumba instructor, as well as a physio assistant. Jamie shares how she never really felt close to the appearance-focused fitness values in her field, and was practicing a much more compassionate, mindful approach to he…

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Episode 25 - Exposing medical weight bias with Ragen Chastain 1:04:12

3+ y ago1:04:12

1:04:12

In this episode, Nicola and Florence meet Ragen Chastain. Ragen is a HAES Speaker, Writer, Dancer, Marathoner, ACE Certified Health Coach and Functional Fitness Specialist, in Training to be an Iron-Distance Triathlete, Activist, and the brains behind The WeightAndHealthcare Newsletter on Substack. Ragen starts by telling us about her story with di…

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Episode 24 - Untangling health, thinness and external validation with Aurélie Montenair 1:11:46

3+ y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

In this episode, Nicola and Florence welcome Aurelie Montenair. Raised in France where most girls start dieting at 8, Aurelie went on her first diet as an 18 year old. She tells us about her descent into full-blown orthorexia and HA, and what it took to deconstruct many of the beliefs about body size, health and women she had internalised since chi…

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Episode 23 - Facing the fear with ED recovery Coach Tabitha Farrar 1:03:09

3+ y ago1:03:09

1:03:09

In this episode, Nicola and Florence meet with ED recovery coach and author Tabitha Farrar. Together they talk about: - Tabitha's story of anorexia and her recovery, but also what happened to her menstrual cycles as she came out of energy deficit. - Tabitha's unique views on anorexia as an evolved response to famine, and all the habitual behaviours…

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Episode 22 - Defining All In 1:27:50

3+ y ago1:27:50

1:27:50

In this episode, Nicola and Florence spend some time deep diving into the term "All In": what it refers to, what it is not, when it applies and why it is a lot more than just eating all the foods. Together they are also busting the common myths around "All In": 1/ All In is going to make me fat. If I start gaining weight, it will never end. 2/ I ca…

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Episode 21 - Catching up with professional runner Mary Cain 1:16:09

3+ y ago1:16:09

1:16:09

In this episode, Nicola and Florence meet Mary Cain, professional runner and founder of the nonprofit running team, Atalanta NYC. Atalanta NYC employs professional female runners to serve as mentors for young girls while building both their career skills and training full-time. Along with focusing on her training, Mary works at Tracksmith, as the N…

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Episode 20 - Researching Body Satisfaction with Dr Caterina Gentili 53:49

3+ y ago53:49

53:49

In this episode, Nicola and Florence receive Dr Cati Gentili, a Research Fellow working at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), based at the University of the West of England in Bristol. Over the years, Dr. Gentili's research has focused on restrained eating and body image concerns, positive body image (in particular body functionality appreci…

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Episode 19 - Overcoming HA through a long(er) recovery journey with Jess Peet 1:08:20

3+ y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

In this episode, Nicola and Florence receive Jess Peet, recovered HAer, who shares her somewhat unusual recovery story. - How she developed HA - Was she officially diagnosed with HA and her interactions with doctors - How she went on to know about No Period, Now What? and living in denial - Her "all in" process - How she dealt with recovery taking …

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Episode 18 - Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport with Dr. Kate Ackerman 42:31

3+ y ago42:31

42:31

Reminder - new period recovery support space at http://noperiod.info/support! In this episode, Florence and Nicola talk with Dr. Kate Ackerman, physician at the female athlete program at Boston Children's Hospital. They chat about: Dr. Ackerman’s story and how she became interested in working with female athletesDr. Ackerman’s period history Defini…

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Episode 17 - What's really in the book "No Period, Now What?" 53:41

3+ y ago53:41

53:41

In this episode, Florence and Nicola go over Nicola's book "No Period, Now What?" - How the book came about: where did the idea come from, what surveys were collected, who are the co-authors, designers, editors, etc - How long did the processing, researching, writing and editing take - How is the book structured and what each part covers - What you…

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Episode 16 - Body Image resilience with Dr Lindsay Kite 1:10:02

3+ y ago1:10:02

1:10:02

To start season 2, Nicola and Florence meet with Dr Lindsay Kite. Dr. Lindsay Kite is co-author of the book More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament (2020, HarperCollins) and co-director of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined, alongside her identical twin sister Lexie Kite. Both received PhDs from the University of Utah in the study…

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Episode 15 - Hormonal Health with Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr Alyse Goldberg 54:30

4y ago54:30

54:30

For the last episode of Season 1, Nicola and Florence welcome Dr Alyse Goldberg, whose endocrinology practice focuses on managing hormonal conditions in reproductive age women, many of who are attempting to conceive. Together, they discussed - How common is HA compared to PCOS, and why misdiagnoses happen - Dr Goldberg's recommendations for patient…

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Episode 14 - Letting go of body comparison 51:34

4y ago51:34

51:34

Ahead of the summer season in the Northern hemisphere, Nicola and Florence talk about the toxicity of body comparison in recovery. They evoke body dissatisfaction being a public health issue and how the Covid-19 pandemic heightened body anxiety in many of us. They go through simple ways to deal with the tendency to compare our bodies with other peo…

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Episode 13 - Taming anxiety with Hadley Ordway 38:32

4y ago38:32

38:32

In this episode, Nicola and Florence are meeting Transformational Life Coach Hadley Ordway, who is also supporting our NPNW online support group as an admin. Hadley also recovered from HA, so together we talked about her story with anxiety and an eating disorder, as well as what helped her regain periods and her mental sanity. Hadley shares simple …

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Episode 12 - Virgie Tovar on diet culture and fatphobia 1:15:05

4y ago1:15:05

1:15:05

In this episode, Nicola and Florence receive American award-winning author and leading expert on weight-based discrimination and body image, Virgie Tovar. Virgie evokes her memories of growing up in a larger body, and internalizing toxic cultural messages about her ultimate responsibility to become thin. In her early twenties, she was introduced to…

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Episode 11 - Nurturing a recovery mindset with Megsyrecovery 1:13:51

4y ago1:13:51

1:13:51

TW: talk of anorexia and pregnancy/infant loss In this episode, Nicola and Florence have a conversation with Meg, former anorexia patient and owner of the Megsyrecovery Youtube account. Together they talked about Meg's anorexia treatment as a teen in the UK, about her accidental relapse as a young adult and finally getting access to CBT-E. Meg evok…

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Episode 10 - Gut health in HA recovery with RD Erin Kenney 1:00:56

4y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

In this episode, Nicola and Florence interview Erin Kenney, a former HA patient who is also a Registered Dietitian, specializing in gut health and sports nutrition. Erin starts by explaining why she became a RD and what the difference is between RDs and nutritionists (who may have very little training). She explains how her recovery informed her wo…

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Episode 9 - Debunking 10 HA and fertility myths 1:06:58

4y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

In this episode, Nicola and Florence debunk a series of myths around HA recovery and fertility. Myth 1 - You have permanently damaged your ovaries FALSE! More on this in Episode 2 (HA Basics) and Episode 7 (Shanta's recovery story) Myth 2 - Only 2 pc of HA patients CAN actually recover Big fat no! Learn what No Period Now What? research shows for r…

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Episode 8 - Sick enough to deserve size-inclusive care with Dr Jennifer Gaudiani 1:01:40

4+ y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

In this episode, Nicola and Florence have a conversation with Dr Jennifer Gaudiani, known as Dr G, one of the few Internal Medicine Physicians who is also certified as an eating disorder expert, and the founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES (Health At Every Size)®-informed provider and embraces treating …

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Episode 7 - Resilience and Feminism in recovery with Shanta Gyanchand 58:57

4+ y ago58:57

58:57

Trigger Warning! This episode contains mention of weight stigma and calories, which could be difficult to listen to if you are in the midst of recovery. In this episode, Nico and Florence chat with Shanta Gyanchand, one of the No Period, Now What support group admins, who is also a psycho-sexual therapist, about her own recovery story and fertility…

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Episode 6 - HA diagnosis mythbusting 53:18

4+ y ago53:18

53:18

In this episode, Dr Nicola Rinaldi debunks 11 myths associated with HA diagnosis. 1 - You can only lose your period if you are underweight / if you have an ED -MYTH 2 - BCP or Provera can "kickstart" ("normalize") your cycles - MYTH More on this via noperiod.info/provera 3 - You can't have HA if your hormonal levels are "normal"- MORE NUANCE NEEDED…

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Episode 5 - HA and PCOS with Julie Duffy-Dillon 53:12

4+ y ago53:12

53:12

In this episode, Nico and Florence chat with Julie Duffy-Dillon, a Fat Positive Registered Dietitian, Eating Disorder specialist and host of the "Love, food" podcast. Julie specializes in helping people with PCOS move away from dieting and rewrite their relationship with food to promote health, and advocate for better (non-weight centric) care. Tog…

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Episode 4 - Cynthia Donovan (The Period Nutritionist)'s recovery story 1:00:13

4+ y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

In this Episode, Nico and Florence chat with Cynthia Donovan, also known as @period.nutritionist. Cynthia recovered using No Period. Now What? and is now one of the NPNW Support Group admins, where she shares with members her knowledge as an anti-diet Registered Dietitian and former HA patient. Cynthia explains she started dieting and over exercisi…

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Episode 3 - New Year, New You? 57:36

4+ y ago57:36

57:36

In this Episode, Nicola and Florence explore - How Florence became a certified Eating Psychology and body image coach - That body image is - in fact - an "inside job". It is related to our thoughts, feelings and emotions towards our bodies, and doesn't have much to do with the way we look. - That to increase body confidence and recover our periods,…

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Episode 2 - Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Basics 1:04:11

4+ y ago1:04:11

1:04:11

In this Episode, Nico and Florence explore - the meaning of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (learn more and download a free chapter at noperiod.info/HA) - How the hypothalamus reacts to different types of food and to regular eating (noperiod.info/energy-balance) - Connection between hypothalamus and pituitary and reproductive system, and hormones that are …

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Episode 1 - Nicola and Florence's recovery stories 1:02:13

4+ y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

In this episode, Dr Nicola Rinaldi, lead author of "No Period, Now What" and Florence Gillet, certified Eating Psychology Coach and founder of www.beyondbodyimage.com, go through their own recovery stories and what led them to choose a career in supporting other women who have lost their periods or struggle with body image issues. To get the "No Pe…

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All In Podcast Trailer 13:03

4+ y ago13:03

13:03

In this introductory episode, Dr Nicola Rinaldi, lead author of the "No Period, Now What" book and Florence Gillet, Certified Eating Psychology Coach and founder of www.beyondbodyimage.com discuss what the All In podcast will cover every fortnight, and why they chose to call it "All In". To get support with your HA recovery: Get the "No Period. Now…

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