# Episode 98: 5 Things That Helped Me Overcome My Fear of Weight Gain

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Podcast: [Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/period-recovery-and-fertility-podcast-6059114)
Published: 2025-12-16T20:53:16+00:00
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Episode 98: 5 Things That Helped Me Overcome My Fear of Weight Gain In this episode of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast , Lindsey opens up about one of the biggest fears women face in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery: the fear of weight gain . After years of disordered eating, compulsive exercise, and living in a body that was far below her natural set point, Lindsey shares the mindset shifts, science, faith, and lived experiences that helped her finally let go of control — and ultimately restore her period, heal her relationship with food, and get pregnant naturally. If you’ve ever thought: “I know I need to gain weight… but I’m terrified,” this episode is a must-listen. These are the exact tools Lindsey used to overcome 15+ years of body image struggles and build the freedom-based relationship with her body she has today. In this episode: How curating your social media feed can rewire body image beliefs and stop reinforcing the “smaller is better” narrative The science behind HAES, set point theory, and weight bias — and how education dismantles fear Getting radically honest about under-eating, over-exercising, and long-term weight suppression Why weight gain is often the missing link for ovulation and pregnancy (even when your BMI is “normal”) How faith, surrender, and true exposure to weight gain helped Lindsey break free from quasi-recovery Why avoiding full weight restoration keeps you stuck — and the identity shift that happens when you finally let go What real freedom feels like when you stop fighting your body’s natural size Resources Mentioned: Health at Every Size (HAES) framework Intuitive Eating principles Episode 1 of the Period Recovery & Fertility Podcast (Lindsey’s personal story) Ready to Restore Your Period Without Obsessing Over Every…

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