Eat More Carbs | A Period Recovery Podcast

Reilly Beatty MS, RD, CSSD and Jenna Fisher RD
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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 an athlete. The same habits preventing you from having a regular menstrual cycle are preventing you from reaching your athletic goals. We don't want to stop you from training, we want to maximize it! Learn more about our Period Recovery Program and HA recovery resources at www.teamsteadystate.com

  1. 4d ago

    182. Is It HA or PMOS? What You Need to Know About Diagnosis and Fueling

    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.nutrition You can find Joy @joykim_RD 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

  2. Sep 3

    181. Is Fiber Maxing Actually Bad for Your Health?

    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.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

  3. Aug 27

    180. How Do You Increase Your Daily Energy Intake to Recover From REDs?

    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.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

  4. Aug 20

    179. How Does Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Actually Affect Your Health?

    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.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

  5. Aug 13

    178. How Do You Maintain Period Recovery When You Go Off to College

    Heading off to college is a huge milestone, but for an athlete navigating hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and low energy availability (LEA), leaving the safety of home routines can feel downright overwhelming. Between dining hall buffets, chaotic class schedules, late-night socializing, and roommate dynamics, how do you protect the progress you’ve made on your period recovery journey? Lilly and Jenna team up to tackle the real world realities of keeping your period recovery on track while stepping into campus life. They chat about the mental game required to navigate communal dining halls without dropping back into restrictive habits. They discuss how to build a flexible fueling structure that fits unpredictable class and training schedules, while keeping your plate filled with the energy abundance your endocrine system needs.  Finally, the conversation covers how to stay anchored in your goals when surrounded by new peers, busy schedules, and lifestyle shifts. Lilly and Jenna share essential strategies for period recovery, helping you step into your college years fully fueled, confident, and empowered to protect 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 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

  6. Aug 6

    177. Are What I Eat in a Day Videos Ruining Your Relationship With Food?

    Social media wellness culture is at it again, and this month, team Steady State is stepping in to set the record straight. Reilly, Lilly, and Jenna sit down for another round of What Drives Us Bananas to unpack the latest wave of viral food trends, sketchy nutrition advice, and misleading online habits that make period recovery and low energy availability (LEA) twice as hard to navigate. First up, the constant stream of "What I Eat In A Day" videos featuring tiny, hyper curated, highly unrealistic influencer meals. The dietitians break down why these aesthetic posts rarely reflect real- ife fuel needs, how comparison traps quietly trigger underfueling in athletes, and the hidden psychological toll of measuring your plate against a stranger's highlight reel. Then, the team takes on the massive resurgence of raw milk trends taking over your feed. Stripping away the pseudoscience and TikTok hype, Reilly, Lilly, and Jenna present a grounded, clinical look at what unpasteurized dairy actually means for your digestive health, immune safety, and athletic performance. Tune in for a hilarious, brutally honest, and evidence backed reality check that will help you tune out social media noise, protect your relationship with food, and focus on real 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.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

  7. Jul 30

    176. Do You Need To Go All In On Period Recovery (Rerun)

    In this episode, Reilly and Jenna answer one of the most polarizing questions in the entire hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) community: Do you actually have to go "All In" to get your period back? The internet often makes it seem like your only two options are either continuing down a path of low energy availability or completely stopping all exercise, dropping all structure, and dramatically increasing your food intake overnight. If the thought of the "All In" approach gives you immense anxiety or feels impossible with your current lifestyle and athletic goals, Reilly and Jenna are here to break down the science behind what your body actually requires to restore ovulation. As dietitians, Reilly and Jenna pull back the curtain on the physiological mechanisms of energy availability and stress hormones. Reilly and Jenna provide a clear, objective framework to help you assess how to go about period recovery that works for you. The truth is, the best way to get your period back is the way that works for you.  They address the fear of losing fitness, and how to determine if your current approach is actually helping you move towards getting your cycle. Tune in to hear an honest conversation that strips away the social media dogmatism and helps you choose the smartest, most sustainable path back to full hormonal health and athletic longevity. 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

  8. Jul 23

    175. How to Navigate Vacation Fueling and Avoid a Recovery Step Back

    In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Lilly and Jenna break down how to maintain your momentum and confidence when traveling: How to Navigate Vacation Fueling and Avoid a Recovery Step Back. For many competitive athletes, a routine at home serves as a comfort zone during hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) recovery. When on a summer vacation or a trip away, you rely on unknown restaurant meals and unstructured schedules, the shift can easily trigger food anxiety or accidental restriction. Lilly and Jenna are here to provide a practical framework to help you adapt your fueling on the go without sacrificing your HA recovery progress.  Lilly and Jenna also dive into the realities of altered holiday schedules, addressing how to maintain a sufficient total daily energy intake when regular meals are delayed, replaced by snacks, or completely out of sync with your normal routine. Lilly and Jenna share their top fuel items to pack in your suitcase to guard against an unintentional energy deficit, alongside essential tips on how to balance food enjoyment with recovery. Finally, they chat about the physical demands of vacation movement. From exploring a new city on foot to all day excursions, vacation activity levels often sneakily rival a regular training day. Tune in to gain the tools you need to travel freely, enjoy your vacation, and keep your HA recovery fully on track. 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

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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 an athlete. The same habits preventing you from having a regular menstrual cycle are preventing you from reaching your athletic goals. We don't want to stop you from training, we want to maximize it! Learn more about our Period Recovery Program and HA recovery resources at www.teamsteadystate.com

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  • Creator
    Reilly Beatty MS, RD, CSSD and Jenna Fisher RD
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Reilly Beatty MS, RD, CSSD and Jenna Fisher RD
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    Eat More Carbs | A Period Recovery Podcast