Eat More Carbs | A Period Recovery Podcast

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...

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 recommendation...

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...

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...

Our final episode… of 2025! Thank you for listening and supporting the Eat More Carbs Podcast! We are so thankful for all of you! Have a wonderful Holiday seasons and we will see you in 2026!  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...

In this episode, Jenna and Reilly are joined by runner and coach Karis Myers to talk about what it really looks like to build speed, strength, and confidence as a runner. Karis shares from both her own experience in the sport and her work coaching other athletes, breaking down training, smart progression, and mindset all play a role in long term success. They dig into common misconceptions around...

In this episode, Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly break down one of the most misunderstood topics in period recovery: the idea that going “all in” is the only way forward.  Using a real athlete case study from Lilly’s coaching, the team walks through what it actually looks like to get a period back in a way that supports performance, health, and longevity in the sport. They dig into why strict, one-size-f...

As the year winds down, Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly dive into one of the most chaotic parts of December: the pressure to set massive goals before January even arrives. In this Bananas episode, they unpack why so many athletes feel pushed to overhaul their routines, in the final weeks of the year. They also call out some of the most unhinged trends they’ve seen on Instagram lately that seem tailor mad...

Happy Thanksgiving from RBSN! Build our Thanksgiving performance plates with us, let us know in the comments how you are building yours!  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 goa...

This week, we break down how to approach Thanksgiving when you’re working on period recovery as an athlete. Holidays bring irregular schedules, long gaps between meals, comments about food, and a lot of fueling options. All of that can collide with an already challenging season of fueling more, reducing training, and rebuilding trust with your body. In this episode, we walk through how to support...

In this week’s episode, Reilly takes you through her full New York City Marathon experience. From training and race day nerves to the fueling strategies that powered her through all 26.2 miles. She breaks down what went well, what she’d tweak next time, and how she stayed strong (and fueled!) from start to finish. Whether you’re training for your first marathon or planning to run NYC next year, Re...

Bone broth cleanses, underfueling while training, and even side effects of Ozempic. Listen to this unfiltered episode to hear Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly get real about the things that drive them bananas. You'll laugh, nod along, and probably feel a little seen as they share the trends, the TikTok advice, and the things that make fueling way harder than it needs to be. Expect some honest conversa...

Happy Halloween! In this episode the SSPN team goes through some fall favorites with a fun game of smash or pass! We talk from PSLs to spooky decor, join us and let us know what your favorite fall tradition is.  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 regi...

Feeling discouraged in your period recovery journey because you worked hard all summer, got your period back, but now it is gone again? This can be a difficult part of the journey, and you might not be sure what factors caused you to lose it again.  In this episode of Eat More Carbs, Reilly and Jenna chat about why your period might have disappeared again. From changes in training to busier schedu...

HA recovery isn’t easy. Been working on getting your period back but not seeing any changes? On this episode of the Eat More Carbs Podcast, Reilly and Jenna break down the signs your period recovery plan might need a reset. They talk about what it really means if you haven’t noticed progress and how to adjust your fueling and training so your body actually starts to respond. Period recovery takes...

Struggling to balance training, work, and recovery? Wondering how to get  your period back as an athlete? In this episode, Lilly shares how one of her clients, a busy hybrid athlete juggling a 9-to-5 as a recent college grad was able to get her period back. Jenna and Lilly dive into how small changes like better snack timing, planning ahead, and consistent fueling can make a big difference in ener...

Have you ever felt guilty for enjoying your favorite fall drink after your favorite fitness influencer said it was “bad” for you? On this episode of the Eat More Carbs Podcast, SSPN dietitians Reilly, Jenna and Lilly are unpacking the ways diet culture twists everyday foods into something athletes feel they need to avoid. From eating nothing but fruit to labeling seasonal drinks as “unhealthy,” th...

Are you always reaching for a snack right after meals and wondering why you still feel hungry? Trying to ignore hunger after you just had lunch? On this episode of the Eat More Carbs Podcast, SSPN dietitians Reilly and Jenna break down why lingering hunger is so common for athletes. They explore how fueling mistakes and low energy availability (LEA) can leave you unsatisfied after meals and make i...

If you are a runner working on period recovery, this episode is for you! On today's episode, Jenna, Reilly, and Lilly talk through a real life athlete example of a cross country runner who got her period back working with Team Steady State! This athlete started working on period recovery during her summer season before her fall XC season kicked off! Tune in to hear about the changes she made t...

Recovered your period? Congratulations! Getting your period back is such a win and we are so excited for you! Now we want you to keep it! In this episode we are talking about keeping your period once you've gone through the period recovery process!  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 b...

Can the keto diet or carnivore diet make you a better runner? This week we are chatting about all the fueling misinformation online that drives us bananas! Let us know in the comments what you saw this week that drove YOU bananas! 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 Jen...

On a period recovery journey and training for a half marathon? This episode is for you! In this case study, Reilly and Jenna walk through a real athletes journey going from no period to consistently getting her period while training for a half marathon. 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 b...

Been working on period recovery this summer but didn't get it back? Good news, you can still have the goal of period recovery during your fall season, while continuting to train and compete! In this episode we are giving our tips on how to keep period recovery part of your in-season goal this fall!  The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body pro...

Is "all-in" the only way to get your period back? Is it possible to maintain training during your recovery process? What does it really take to get your period back? All questions we are talking through on today's episode!  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...

From WIEIAD videos to marketing tactics- In this episode, we share what drives us bananas! Join us we chat about wellness nonsense that we’re seeing online and WHY it’s not worth listening to! We want to hear from you! What did you see this week that drove you bananas? Tell us in the comments!  The Eat More Carbs Podcast is the go-to podcast for the GIRLIES who want to fuel their body properly wit...