The Fueled and Well Podcast

We're back with another guest episode! Today's podcast episode features Heather Lasco, Registered Dietitian and Founder of Confidently NourishED. Brittany and Heather talk on a variety of amazing topics including why hunger/fullness signals can't be trusted at the start of your recovery, what mechanical eating and urge surfing is, how to reframe your eating disorder thoughts into recov...

In this episode, Brittany covers 6 common sneaky food & exercise habits that may be holding you back from fully recovering your hypothalamic amenorrhea. Topics like intuitive eating during period recovery, exercise modifications and stress are all addressed in this short but powerful episode - we can't wait for you to dive in! Be sure to check out all the resources mentioned throughout thi...

You asked, and we're here to answer! In this Q&A episode, Brittany answers questions submitted by our listeners covering things like, "I've been eating and resting more but still don't have my period," "will I always be this hungry?!" and "how can maintain my period after HA while starting exercise again?" Have a question you want to be featured on the...

Period recovery can be really tough and if you find yourself wondering if the approach you're taking is working or if you're making any progress in recovery, this episode is for you! Brittany shares a list of common signs that show you are in fact making your way toward recovering your period. She also shares a few tangible ways that you can track your progression if you are more of a data...

Today's episode features Dr. Jenn Huber who is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor and Intuitive Eating Coach set out to help women thrive in midlife. This was such a great conversation hitting on topics like being stuck in the diet cycle during midlife and how to transition to intuitive eating, what the "secret sauce" is for intuitive eaters, and how gentle nutritio...

We get asked all the time, "Do I have to cut out ALL my exercise in order to recover my period?!" In this episode, Brittany explains why modifications to your typical exercise routine are critical to your HA recovery and what those changes may look like. She helps listeners understand how the body responds to exercise and, of course, provides tips for if you are struggling to decrease yo...

This week we have a fun episode featuring Grace, our Associate Registered Dietitian and editor of the podcast! Grace shares her story on becoming a dietitian and how she got to where she is today, professionally and personally. Fun fact - if you are listening to this episode the day it airs, today is her WEDDING DAY! Brittany and Grace talk all about the wedding details, wedding planning, and endi...

If you are interested in beginning your Intuitive Eating journey while on a path to recovering your period, you NEED to listen to this episode first. Brittany discusses why jumping head first into Intuitive Eating during period recovery can actually hinder, harm, or prolong your recovery journey. She also shares which principles can be picked up immediately and which should be held off until your...

If your period is missing and you are on the fence about going "all in" for HA recovery, we highly encourage you dive straight into this episode - like, right now. Brittany shares a few common reasons, fears, and doubts for why women tend to stay stuck in their recovery. Although choosing recovery is not an easy task, the benefits of healing your body are truly unmatched. If you still do...

Have you ever been told that your missing period can be "fixed" by getting on hormonal birth control? Brittany explains in this episode why birth control is only a bandaid to your missing period and how it doesn't get to the root cause of your hypothalamic amenorrhea. She also discusses some signs to look for if you've been on hormonal birth control for years and don't know i...

In this guest episode we have on Reilly Beatty, a Certified Sports Dietitian who helps athletes of all ranges with easy and simple nutrition. Throughout the episode, Reilly describes what some of the top nutrition mistakes are that athletes make, how athletes can get away from the diet mindset, and shares how fueling can be made simple and easy again. She also loves to explain the 'why' be...

Have you been under the impression that carbs make you unhealthy and that you shouldn't eat them? If so, this episode is for you! Brittany gives the true low down on all things carbohydrates - from why you might fear them, how the anti-carb diet has developed culturally, and why you don't need to be avoiding them, especially if you are recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea. She rounds ou...

If you thought the only thing you needed to do to get your period back was to eat more and exercise less, this episode was made for YOU! Brittany explains the period recovery process more in depth so you know what to truly expect if you have HA. In this episode, you'll learn what the key first step is to take before making any physical changes, as well as the most impactful food changes you ca...

In this week's short n' sweet episode, Brittany dives into some long-term and short-term effects of hypothalamic amenorrhea that may be negatively impacting your health. She also explains the role estrogen plays in women with HA and how your gut health symptoms may be connected to your missing periods. If you are missing your period and want professional support in navigating how to get yo...

This guest episode features Bridgett Burrick Brown, founder of Beyond Beauty Project. During this inspiring and eye-opening interview, Brittany and Bridgett talk about how to reframe negative body thoughts, how to learn to befriend and be kind toward yourself, how powerful the unrealistic beauty standards in our world are, and so much more. Their conversation is vulnerable and honest and one you d...

With summer quickly approaching, Brittany dives into all things body image today! She starts this episode off by getting straight into body positivity and body neutrality, explaining the difference between them and how one will be a better foundation for body image than the other. Brittany also challenges our listeners to various summer body thoughts and encourages you to break through the barrier...

In this Q&A episode, Brittany dives into some Instagram follower questions related to nutrition, exercise, and body image for those with hypothalamic amenorrhea. We explore topics including how much exercise is too much, what foods should be avoided or eaten more of during recovery, how to feel good in your body after recovering your period, as well as discussing when intuitive eating can play...

This guest episode features Allie Landry, a fellow anti-diet dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. In this episode, we talk all about diet culture - what it is, how it shows up in your day-to-day life, and how it has evolved over time. We also discuss various aspects of intuitive eating including what it actually looks like vs. what it's made out to be, what can happen to your we...

This short n' sweet episode covers five daily habits you should start ASAP to help you along your period recovery journey. The faster you implement these habits, the quicker the recovery! Don't forget to bring your pen and paper or your notes app because you'll definitely want to jot these steps down.  If you find these episodes helpful, check out our meal & snack freebie guide for...

Do you feel like you're doing all the things you are supposed to do to be healthy, like clean eating and staying active, but still feel like it's not working? Maybe clean eating is actually one of the reasons holding you back from recovery. In this episode, Brittany elaborates on the various reasons why clean eating may not be supportive in your period recovery journey and explains how eat...

On today's episode, Brittany interviews Marina Gearhart, an Eating Disorder Therapist. These two anti-diet providers discuss the main pillars for being susceptible to an eating disorder, how to build resiliency against diet culture and why it's so hard to distance yourself from it. They also talk about the role social media can play in disordered eating/eating disorders and validate food &...

Comin' in hot with a bonus episode covering all things sports, food, and missing periods! Brittany and Cindi recorded an Instagram Live together and it was too good not to share with our podcast listeners. In this episode, these two health professionals discuss the prevalence of amenorrhea in female athletes, weight stigma in the sports world, what birth control is actually doing for you, and...

Having annoying, painful, and frequent digestive issues? If you are also missing your period, these may actually be (very) closely related. In this episode, Brittany gives you background behind WHY you might be experiencing gut issues with a lack of menstruation, explains what NOT to do and what you CAN do to manage the GI issues while on the road to recovering your period.  If this episode provid...

This episode is all about debunking hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) misconceptions. If you have been diagnosed with or think you might have HA, this episode will help you learn if you are hindering or helping your period recovery. Brittany discusses common statements like, "as long as I eat more, I can still exercise the same!" and "I was told taking birth control would fix my HA!&quot...

Thought about getting into strength training, but feel overwhelmed, scared, or don't know where to start?! Sara Tucker Howe, Personal Trainer and Health Coach, joins us today to unpack the benefits of and set the scene for what strength training can actually look like. We also discuss how tracking devices can be beneficial and not obsessive. AND, if you've ever heard people talk about cycle syncin...