Let's not ignore your missing period with Elle Kelly

Listen to this episode from Jenny for Your Thoughts on Spotify. Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of the 'Jenny for Your Thought's' podcast. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with the fabulous Elle Kelly. Elle is an eating disorder specialist and sports dietician who has worked with hundreds of women supporting them to regain their periods and regain control of their lives from disordered eating.We discuss the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle, the impact of energy availability on menstrual health, and the psychological aspects of losing one's period. The conversation delves into the role of stress in menstrual irregularities, navigating recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea, and building a healthy relationship with food and exercise. We emphasise the emotional journey of recovery, the importance of self-trust, and the tools needed to manage recovery effectively.00:00 Introduction to Eating Disorders and Nutrition02:56 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle06:10 The Importance of a Regular Cycle08:51 Low Energy Availability and Its Effects11:51 The Psychological Aspects of Period Loss14:48 Navigating Recovery and Rebuilding Relationships with Food17:49 The Societal Pressures and Body Image21:15 The Journey of Acceptance and Change28:57 Exercise avoidance 31:49 Finding Balance: one extreme to the next38:11 Understanding the Emotional Roots of Eating Disorders46:20 Taking the First Steps: Starting Recovery53:54 Trusting the Process: The Long Road to RecoveryDisclaimer: I am not a medical professional in the mental health space and everything I share is for educational purposes. It is essential that you reach out to a professional who is qualified in the area you are struggling in so that you get the help you deserve.Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeywithjen__?igsh=ZDdyeTZ5Mzh0amN6&utm_source=qrJoin my email list for free support: http://eepurl.com/isFu-gApply for coaching: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQQdn0Ev6NDXyXp911jAFNJk2XY9Bsc1Q6mcubyI3ziKJlQA/viewform?usp=pp_urlFREE ED SUPPORTS AVAILABLE:https://www.bodywhys.ie/ (Ireland)https://butterfly.org.au/ (Australia)https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ (UK)https://www.pieta.ie/ Pieta Househttps://jigsaw.ie/ Jigsaw (under 25's)