Eat More Carbs | A Period Recovery Podcast

Reilly Beatty MS, RD, CSSD and Jenna Fisher RD
  • 4.8 (35)
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A sports nutrition and period recovery podcast for female athletes who want to get their period back and maximize performance while doing so! Join us each Thursday to learn about how to get your period back while continuing to train as a high level athlete. Hi, we are Reilly and Jenna - two nutrition BFFs & Performance Dietitians at RBSN! RBSN specializes in helping athletes recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea, overcome REDs, and meet performance goals.

  1. 5D AGO

    152. Should Lindsey Vonn Be Competing? + Our Super Bowl LX Ad Review

    Should Lindsey Vonn be competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics after her recent injury? In this episode of Eat More Carbs, we’re stepping away from our usual nutrition topics to give our professional Sports Dietitian Reaction to the biggest headlines in the sports world. We break down the news of Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic comeback in Italy, discussing the physical and mental demands of competing with a complex injury. Plus, it wouldn't be February without a Super Bowl LX Ad Review, we’re sharing our favorite (and least favorite) moments from the big game. Tell us your favorite (or least favorite super bowl ad in the comments!   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.nutrition Struggle 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

    27 min

  2. FEB 5

    151. Sports Dietitians React: Runners WIEIAD Viral Videos

    In this episode of the Eat More Carbs podcast, Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly react to a runner's viral what I eat in a day video. While social media is full of aesthetic fueling videos, many of them promote restrictive habits that are actually detrimental to long term athletic performance and health.  A major focus of this conversation is debunking common misconceptions and myths in period recovery. For athletes struggling with hypothalamic amenorrhea, receiving conflicting advice is one of the most frustrating parts about recovery.  The episode also tackles the heavy reality of the constant pressure and desire to be thin in today's society. Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly have an honest discussion about navigating body image triggers in a world that prioritizes thin over performance.  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.nutrition Struggle 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

    26 min

  3. JAN 29

    150. How To Get Your Period Back in 2026

    In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Jenna and Reilly break down the essential framework for period recovery in 2026. They define the critical differences between Low Energy Availability (LEA), Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), highlighting the specific red flags athletes often miss. The conversation focuses on the physiological necessity of achieving a positive energy balance to signal safety to the endocrine system. Jenna and Reilly explain what eating for recovery actually looks like in practice, the biological signs that your recovery is upward trending, and why shifting out of a chronic energy deficit is the non-negotiable first step toward restoring a menstrual cycle and optimizing long term hormonal 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 @reilly.beatty.nutrition @jenna.fisher.nutrition @lillyreimer.nutrition Struggle 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

    24 min

  4. JAN 26

    BONUS EPISODE: We are Team Steady State

    Welcome to Steady State Performance Nutrition!! We are so excited to share this rebrand with you! You’ll still find us here on the podcast every Thursday! Check out our new website! 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.nutrition

    5 min

  5. JAN 22

    149. How I Lost My Period As a College Athlete: Reilly's HA Recovery Journey

    In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Reilly gets personal about her own experience with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) and the reality of recovering while maintaining an athletic identity. She breaks down the specific red flags she ignored, the mental struggle of being an athlete going through recovery, and the shifts required to start recovery. Reilly and Jenna discuss why ‘healthy’ habits often are the start of low energy availability and provide a transparent look at what the recovery process actually looks like for an athlete. Whether you're struggling with a lost period or trying to balance performance, this episode offers a look at the physical and psychological hurdles of HA recovery. 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.nutrition

    29 min

  6. JAN 15

    148. New 2025 Dietary Guidelines: Will They Get Your Period Back?

    In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Jenna and Reilly dive deep into the newly released 2025 Dietary Guidelines and discuss a critical question: Should female athletes in HA recovery actually follow them? While general health guidelines are designed for the average person, the needs of a female athlete working to restore her period are vastly different. Jenna and Reilly break down the recommendations that might actually be hindering or helping your hormonal health, the nuances of fueling for performance, and why fueling looks different when you're working towards recovering your cycle. 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.nutrition

    34 min

  7. JAN 8

    147. How to Get Your Period Back as a College Runner

    In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Jenna and Lilly break down a real life hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery case study of a Division 1 collegiate female distance runner who got her period back while training and competing in college. They discuss the biggest challenges she faced as a college runner, including high training volume, chronic underfueling, fear of weight gain, performance pressure, and the mental barriers that often keep female athletes stuck without a period. Jenna and Lilly walk through what actually supported her period recovery, how consistent fueling and mindset shifts played a role in restoring her cycle, and where she is now in her HA recovery journey as a competitive runner. 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.nutrition Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit reillybeatty.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program.

    24 min

  8. JAN 1

    146. The Things We Hope Athletes Leave Behind This Year (Because They Drive Us Bananas)

    In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly unpack the weight loss conversations, body-focused advice, and wellness trends they hope athletes leave behind this year. They dive into why weight-centric messaging, narratives, and viral TikTok wellness advice can negatively impact fueling, performance, and recovery. The discussion breaks down how these ideas show up in endurance sports, and what athletes actually need to focus on instead. If you’re ready to move into the new year with more nuance, better fueling, and less nonsense, this episode is for you. 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.nutrition  Struggle with figuring out what advice you should be following to achieve your goal of period recovery? Visit reillybeatty.com or click here for more information about the Period Recovery Program.

    21 min
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A sports nutrition and period recovery podcast for female athletes who want to get their period back and maximize performance while doing so! Join us each Thursday to learn about how to get your period back while continuing to train as a high level athlete. Hi, we are Reilly and Jenna - two nutrition BFFs & Performance Dietitians at RBSN! RBSN specializes in helping athletes recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea, overcome REDs, and meet performance goals.

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  • Creator
    Reilly Beatty MS, RD, CSSD and Jenna Fisher RD
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Reilly Beatty MS, RD, CSSD and Jenna Fisher RD
  • Show Website
    Eat More Carbs | A Period Recovery Podcast

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