Eat More Carbs | A Period Recovery Podcast
A sports nutrition and hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery podcast for female athletes who want to get their period back and maximize performance while doing so!HA recovery is different for every athlete and here you will learn how to recover in the way that is best for you as…
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183. What Are the Signs That Your Period Is Finally Coming Back? (opens the original)
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When you are working to recover from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), the wait for your cycle to return can feel endless and confusing. In this episode, Jenna and Reilly break down the exact physical, hormonal, and emotional signs that indicate your body is shifting into a safe state, lowering stress hormones, and preparing to ovulate. They walk through the progressive biofeedback cues your body exhibits as reproductive function restores. They break down what to look for, including subtle shifts th
182. Is It HA or PMOS? What You Need to Know About Diagnosis and Fueling (opens the original)
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Hormonal health in female athletes is notoriously complex, and misdiagnoses around conditions like PMOS are far too common when conditions like Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA) and PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, formerly PCOS) are constantly discussed online. In this episode, Jenna and Lilly are joined by Joy Kim, MS, RDN, a PhD candidate researching this PMOS at Cornell University and another dietitian with Steady State Performance Nutrition. Joy walks through the cruci
181. Is Fiber Maxing Actually Bad for Your Health? (opens the original)
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Wellness culture on social media has reached a whole new level of chaotic, and the team is back to call out the latest batch of misleading trends. In this episode, Reilly, Jenna, and Lilly dive deep into the viral online behaviors, extreme eating habits, and quick-fixes that are quietly sabotaging female athletes and period recovery. First up, they break down why an influencer using their genetics, aesthetic, or body type to sell a workout or meal plan is a major red flag, and how this preys on
180. How Do You Increase Your Daily Energy Intake to Recover From REDs? (opens the original)
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Once you recognize the signs of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), the most critical step is knowing how to strategically fix it. In Part 2 of this deep-dive series, Reilly and Jenna reunite with sports medicine physician expert Dr. Aubrey Armento, MD and board certified sports dietitian Amanda McCarthy, MS, RDN, CSSD to shift the focus from diagnosis to real world solutions and long term prevention. This episode breaks down the practical side of energy availability, detailing what nutr
179. How Does Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Actually Affect Your Health? (opens the original)
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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) is one of the most widespread yet misunderstood conditions in female athletics, often flying under the radar until significant physical damage is done. In Part 1 of this special series, Reilly and Jenna are joined by sports medicine physician expert Dr. Aubrey Armento, MD and boar -certified sports dietitian Amanda McCarthy, MS, RDN, CSSD to break down the clinical realities of low energy availability and how it silently impacts your entire system. Toge
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