Eat More Carbs | A Period Recovery Podcast

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 that signal your recovery efforts are working, even before your first bleed appears. Jenna and Reilly clarify what is normal versus what gets misread, helping you track your progress with confidence.Together they chat through causes of recovery delays and timeline anxiety, sharing actionable insight on why consistent energy availability is what ultimately helps to recover a missing cycle. Whether you have been in HA recovery for weeks or months, tune in to learn how to interpret your body’s signals and know for sure that your period is on its way back.The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture. You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutritionStruggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

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 crucial physiological differences between FHA and PMOS, explaining why an accurate diagnosis is essential for understanding the cause behind cycle irregularity. She breaks down how medical professionals evaluate and diagnose the condition, dismantling the pervasive online misinformation, viral "fixes," and fear mongering that often lead active women down the wrong path. Joy outlines current treatment recommendations, without falling into restrictive traps or compromising your training output.Whether you are trying to get to the root cause of your missing cycle, suspect you've been misdiagnosed, or simply want to learn how to cut through the wellness noise with actual science, tune in for an empowering, clinically grounded conversation on taking control of your endocrine health.The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture. You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @rei.beatty @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutritionYou can find Joy @joykim_RDStruggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

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 body insecurities while ignoring actual science and individual needs.Next, the team takes on the rising trends of hyper-obsessive "protein maxing" and "fiber maxing." Finally, Reilly, Jenna, and Lilly address the latest obsession taking over online forums: microdosing GLP-1 medications. Tune in for a candid, and evidence backed reality check that will help you see through social media gimmicks and stay focused on sustainable, health first fueling.The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture. You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @reilly.beatty.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutritionStruggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

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 nutritional management actually looks like when pulling an athlete out of a chronic deficit. The panel discusses how to structure fuel throughout the day to meet elevated metabolic demands, support hormonal health, and protect bone density all while managing the fear or discomfort that often comes with fueling with more.The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture. You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @reilly.beatty.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutritionStruggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program

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.Together, the experts unpack the subtle, easily missed red flags of REDs that go far beyond just losing a menstrual cycle. They explore the intricate physiological, psychological, and performance related consequences that occur when an athlete's energy intake fails to match their training load. Without getting bogged down in dense medical jargon, the panel explains how chronic underfueling compromises metabolic rate, bone health, immune function, and mental resilience, proving that REDs can affect athletes of every size, sport, and level.This conversation provides a crucial reality check for any athlete wondering if their fatigue, plateaued performance, or mood shifts are linked to their fueling. Tune in to learn how to identify the early warning signs of low energy availability in your own routine, why prevention is key to long term athletic success, and what it really takes to protect your body’s foundation. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week. The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly with easy, fun, and simple nutrition! Hosted by Reilly Beatty and Jenna Fisher, two registered dietitians who bring you weekly episodes to help you meet your goals while breaking free of diet culture. You can follow Reilly, Jenna and Lilly on Instagram @reilly.beatty.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutritionStruggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit teamsteadystate.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program